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REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the TPI 2016 International Education Conference & Field Day: See page 73 & 74 for information and watch your mail for the registration brochure.
• Turf News goes digital: Do you prefer to read using your mobile device? Watch your email for a link to Turf News, digital edition.
TPI “Together We Grow Stronger” Membership Campaign: proudly share the benefits of belonging to TPI with a farm or company that isn’t a member.
The Turf News Reader Survey is accompanying this issue of Turf News and we encourage all members to take the time to fill it out. The survey is also available online at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TurfNewsSurvey.
TPI EVENTSTake advantage of networking and educational opportunities at these TPI events. REGISTER NOW
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TPI 2016 International Education Conference & Field Day February 22-25, 2016 in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. Hyatt Regency Houston Field Day Host: All Seasons Grass, Inc.
TPI 2017 International Education Conference & Field Day Celebrating TPI’s 50th Anniversary February 20-23, 2017 in Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. Saddlebrook Resort Field Day Host: SMR Farms, LLC
The TPI conferences and conventions provide you with an opportunity to meet with turfgrass professionals from around the world. With education sessions, business meetings, indoor exhibits, live equipment demonstrations and social activities. There is something for every professional in the industry at a TPI event. DON’T PUT IT OFF, REGISTER TODAY!
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
TPI is launching a new Membership Campaign and we encourage all TPI members to utilize these tools to promote our great organization to potential members. TPI represents: Purpose, Expertise, Support, Education and Commitment.
Go to
www.TurfGrassSod.org and click on the Become a Member tab or wherever you see the Together We Grow Stronger logo for more information on how you can help TPI GROW STRONGER.
Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. Mattie Stepanek MEMBERSHIP MATTERS If you are not taking advantage of these member benefits, you ought to!
HOW TO MEASURE LAWN/NON-LAWN AREAS The Turfgrass Calculator is a popular tool that is avail- able and easy-to-use. Go to
www.TurfGrassSod.org.
PHOTO GALLERY Photo library for your business. Many albums available including: Equipment, Irrigation, Turfgrass Field, Small Rolls, Big Rolls and Slabs.
www.TurfGrassSod.org/pages/ professional-resources/photo-gallery.
The Turfgrass Lawn Guide includes a colorful presenta- tion pocket-folder, six attention-getting brochures, an insert for your own business card and a professionally narrated DVD presentation addressing the Benefits of Turfgrass. These beautiful marketing and educational materials help build turfgrass awareness and generate sales! Order the whole set or individual brochures. Go to
http://www.TurfGrassSod.org/pages/professional-resources/ turfgrass-lawn-guide-educational-and-marketing-materials.
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