ASSOCIATION UPDATES WSPA & SGAMA COOKOUT
Karen Cooper stands at the front on the right with Casey Reynolds right behind her as introductions are being made.
Te Wisconsin Sod Producers Association (WSPA) and the Sod Growers Association of Mid-America (SGAMA) held their annual joint Cookout on July 11. It was hosted by Mark Lurvey at Lurvey’s Garden Center just Northwest of Chicago in Des Plaines, IL. Tis event brings the two groups together to give the sod growers and a few of their suppliers the opportunity to connect, learn from each other and just have an enjoyable, relaxing time. Each of the two associations meet on their own several times a year to discuss topics relevant to sod production, including environmental considerations, current trends and practices, and legislation, and to strengthen their business connections through networking.
Tose in attendance got the chance to meet the new TPI Executive Director Casey Reynolds and new Associate Executive Director Karen Cooper. Since the TPI Staff had been together all day in the Lombard office for the annual Turf News editorial meeting, the magazine co-editors, Steve and Suz Trusty also were able to attend. WSPA representative to TPI and TPI Board of Trustees member, Randy Jasperson had each person introduce themself and tell a little about their operation. After introductions and some time for conversation everyone enjoyed a great meal that included hamburgers, sausage and beer brats.
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Te outdoor kitchen display at Lurvey’s Garden Center was put to good use in preparing the meats for the meal.
While at the meeting Suz Trusty talked to the Jaspersons about setting up telephone interviews for the planned article about them and their operation. Randy commented that after he had just read last month’s article on Jimmy Fox, “We might have enough to say for you to get a couple of paragraphs.” As you can see in the article beginning on page 36, the Jaspersons had a lot more to offer.
Hilda Jasperson (left) and Gina Halter, WSPA executive secretary, look on as WSPA President Tom Halter invites everyone up to start the food line. Tom & Gina own Halter Sod Farms, Union Grove, WI.
Photos by Steve Trusty TPI Turf News September/October 2017
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