RECAP EMBRACING TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE A VIRTUAL SERIES FEBRUARY 16-19, 2021 TPI’S 2021 VIRTUAL SERIES RECAP
TPI adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions on travel and large gatherings just as so many other associations have needed to do—virtually—with TPI’s Virtual Series. While we missed gathering in person with all our friends and colleagues as we usually do at onsite conferences, we were able to enjoy a top- notch program virtually!
Te TPI 2021 Virtual Series took place February 16 through February 19. It was an immersive digital experience that provided interactive content, networking opportunities, collaboration with peers, and even two Virtual Field Days.
Te Virtual Series theme was Growing Forward, and it was packed with virtual sessions focused on doing so. Te virtual format gave virtual attendees the option to set their own “where and how” to take part and many TPI members included many of their staff members in the experience.
Tis special section of Turf News, compiled by Steve and Suz Trusty, captures many highlights of the Virtual Series. Share it with all your team via the online version of the magazine.
TPI Annual Business Meeting
Reports presented during the TPI Annual Business Meeting showed TPI remained strong through the difficult Covid-19 pandemic year of 2020 and is continuing to do so into 2021. TPI Executive Director Casey Reynolds, PhD, is working in conjunction with the TPI Board of Trustees to serve the association’s membership even more effectively through bringing more attention to turfgrass sod producers and reaching out to consumers about the importance and benefits of natural grass in multiple ways, including through the new TLI website. Dr. Reynolds also spoke about TPI’s current and future endeavors interacting with governmental agencies on regulatory affairs on behalf of turfgrass producers and spreading the word on the Sod Checkoff initiative. Te 2021 TPI officers and Board of Trustee members began their year of service on January 1, 2021. Te slate of officers and trustees for 2022 was presented and elected unanimously. Te 2022 officers are Jim Keeven - President; Bob McCurdy - Vice President; Diane Mischel - Secretary/Treasurer; and Steve Griffen - Past President. Elected to the Board of Trustees to serve three-year terms are Larry LeMay, Albrecht Knigge, Lindy Murff, and Wade Wilbur.
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TPI Turf News May/June 2021
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