The Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of New England (GCSA of New England) elected its 2013 Board of Directors at its recent Annual Meeting, held on January 9th at Blue Hill Country Club in Canton, MA:
President
Mark Gagne
Walpole Country Club
Vice President
Scott Lagana, CGCS
Oak Hill Country Club
Treasurer
Mike Luccini, CGCS
Franklin Country Club
Secretary
David Johnson
Whitinsville Golf Club
Trustee
Jeff Urquhart
Milton Hoosic Club
Trustee
David Stowe, CGCS
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
Trustee
Mike Rose
Belmont Country Club
Finance Chairman
Donald D’Errico
Spring Valley Country Club
Golf Chairman
Jason VanBuskirk
Stowe Acres Country Club
Education Chairman
Patrick VanVleck
New Sandy Burr Country Club
Newsletter Chairman
Peter Rappoccio
Concord Country Club
Past President
Jason Adams
Blue Hill Country Club
Affiliate Trustee
Mark Casey
MTE Turf Equipment Solutions
Association Manager
Don Hearn
MGA Golf House
The GCSA of New England also announced the latest recipient of its Distinguished Service Award, James R. Fitzroy of Presidents Golf Course in Quincy, MA
The GCSA of New England was founded in 1924 and serves over 400 members, most of whom are superintendents and assistant superintendents at golf facilities throughout New England. The GCSA of New England’s mission includes furthering the education of its members in the science of golf course maintenance, encouraging the free exchange of ideas and experiences, advancing the interests and welfare of its members, encouraging the highest standards of dignity, integrity and skill in the profession and fostering active cooperation and participation in all things good for the profession such as turfgrass conferences, experimental and research work, government advocacy and environmental stewardship.