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Working & Advisory Groups

2010-11 TPI WORKING GROUPS

The focal point of membership involvement is through "Open Forum Roundtables" held at every TPI meeting. Members of all classes are encouraged to participate in open discussions of identified topics in order to address their concerns and develop meaningful answers. TPI Board, and staff serve as facilitators at each discussion table and report the group’s findings and/or recommendations to the full Board. At its discretion, the Board may direct a matter to the staff for implementation, create a Task Force for further review or it may create a Working Group to address the issue. Task Forces and Working Groups disband upon completion of their specific assignment, unless otherwise determined by the Board or members. Some Working Groups will have long-term objectives that necessitate their continued existence.

ARTIFICIAL TURF

Scope: The group’s goal is to keep abreast of current research, cost comparison claims, sales practices, government regulations, and the potential consequences associated with artificial turf fields when compared to natural turfgrass.

Chair:
Mike Selman
Buena vista Turf Farm
330 Oaks Trail
Garland, TX 75043
Phone (972) 226-8873
Fax (972) 226-4029
 

MEMBERSHIP

Scope: This group was re-established in 2006 to develop programs and strategies that expand TPI’s exposure and membership participation throughout the world.

Chair:
Tobey Wagner
Sod Solutions
PO Box 460
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465
Phone: (843) 849-1288
Fax: (843) 849-1415
 

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Scope: The primary goal of the PR working group is to maximize TPI’s effectiveness in developing marketing strategies that serve educate the general public, convey beneficial information to producers, suppliers and end-users, address specific environmental advantages and/or concerns, and develop, review and revise various support materials specifically designed to achieve the intended objectives.

Chair:
Linda Moyer
Sod Solutions
PO Box 460
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465
Phone: (843) 849-1288
Fax: (843) 849-1415

 

2010-2011 TPI ADVISORY GROUPS

Advisory Groups will remain a vital part of TPI’s organizational structure, with participating members of each group being selected by past service or specific Board appointments. Advisory Groups shall address specific issues directed to them by the Board of Trustees and/or the President. In addition, they can identify areas of concern and questions that require additional examination by other TPI groups.

MANUFACTURERS ADVISORY COUNCIL

Scope: The primary responsibility of this council shall be to identify and report on new developments within the industry, as originating with, or directed to the manufacturing segment and related to turfgrass sod operations and projection.

Chair:
Dave Dymond
H & H Sod Co., Inc.
4699 N. Canoe Creek Road
Kenansville, FL 34739
Phone: (407) 892-2024
Fax: (407) 892-5909
 

NOMINATING

Scope: The primary responsibility of this committee shall be to develop a qualified slate of candidates to serve on the TPI Board of Trustees, for consideration by the membership at the TPI annual business meeting.

Chair:
Chip Lain
Pine Island Turf Nursery, Inc.
1081 County Rte. 1
Pine Island, NY 10969
Phone: (800) 700-8873
Fax: (845) 258-2505
 

PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL

Scope: The primary responsibility of this council shall be to review ongoing and contemplated programs offered by TPI and suggesting positive alternatives or improvements based on their experiences as past leaders of the organization.

Chair:
Chip Lain
Pine Island Turf Nursery, Inc.
1081 County Rte. 1
Pine Island, NY 10969
Phone: (800) 700-8873
Fax: (845) 258-2505