MOKAN STMA Schedule of Events
We are lining up another great year of events for 2012. Hope to see you there.
Below are the currently scheduled activities, as well as a recap of previous years.
2012 MOKAN Schedule of Events
2012 schedule is not yet completed. Please contact Dave Stokka if you would like to host or provide assistance with any of the events listed below.
February 15 - Going native with grounds, Tree care, Landscape Maintenance & Equipment Safety at K-State Research farm in Olathe KS
Host: Rodney St. John
April 18 - Spreaders & Sprayer Calibration, Fertilizer Selection & Tour of Liberty North sports fields.
Host: Justin
Presson
June 20 - Equipment Rodeo - Location needed. Please contact us if you would like your facility to host.
July 20 –
Golf outing at Hodge Park golf club
September 19 - Topic & Location not finalized. Please contact us if you have ideals for this meeting and would like your facility to host.
November 9
- Tour on Wheels - Location not
yet determined. Please contact us if you would like your facility
to be on the tour on wheels.
Conference
Dates
Jan 10 to 14 – STMA Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA. STMA will be headed to Daytona Beach for its 2013 Annual Conference and Exhibition, Jan. 15-19, 2013.
December 4 to 6 –
KTF conference
2011 MOKAN Schedule of Events
January 11 - 15, 2011 -- Sport Turf Managers Association national conference - Austin Convention Center, Austin Texas
February 23, 2011- Managers breakfast meeting- Demystifying the CSFM process at Firstwatch on Shawnee Mission parkway Host: Dave Stokka
March 16, 2011- Equipment maintenance, Tree care & Landscape maintenance at K-State Research farm in Olathe KS Host: Dr. Rodney St. John/ K-State
April 13, 2011- Irrigation repair basics, Irrigation controller programming, Water budgeting & Drainage basics at Legacy Park in Lee’s Summit MO. Host: Devin Wetzel. He is in charge of the 500+ acres that host softball, baseball, football, soccer community events and much more. The agenda for the day is below don’t miss the irrigation training or the opportunity to ask the designer of Legacy Park, Vance Rzepka, any questions you may have.
Registration- 7:30am to 8:00am
Introductions(Dave Stokka)- 8:00am to 8:15am
Irrigation Repair & Controller programming(Ed Stegall)- 8:15am to 9:15am
Legacy Park Design(Vance Rzepka)- 9:30am to 10:30am
Tour of Legacy Park(Devin Wetzel)- 10:30am to 12:00am or so
Lunch- 12:00pm
May 5, 2011- Baseball & Softball field maintenance, Infield skin maintenance & Usage control (50 Cal. Nest) Royal game after meeting (1:10pm start). Meeting will begin promptly at 8:AM to have a quality meeting then get to the Royals Game for the 1:10 start.
Fountain Bluffs Sports Complex is hosting our May meeting. We will be touring the multi-use (football,soccer,baseball & softball). Chris Carnes be our host and will take us thru the unique features of his complex. Fountain Bluffs is located on Old 210 highway just west of 291 south of Liberty.
June 29, 2011- possible golf outing
July 20, 2011- Field painting (both natural & Synthetic turf) tips, Short cuts & new equipment for painting. Tour Pioneer Stadium Leavenworth
September 14, 2011- Sprayer calibration & basics, Spreader calibration & basics, Chemical & Fertilizer selection
December 5 - 7, 2011 – KTF conference
December 13 & 14, 2011 – Common Ground turf conference
December 16, 2011- Turf & Grounds Maintenance Education Seminar in Lees Summit, MO.
Joint event with Missouri Park & Rec Association. Click Here for More Information.
2010 MOKAN Schedule of Events
Jan 12-16, 2010 STMA National Conference & Exhibition at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
March 17, 2010 at the KSU research farm in west Olathe from 8am – 12 pm. We have some excellent speakers. Matt Evans of Ryan Lawn & Tree to speak on tree & plant care. Jason Dremsa from Applied Ecological services to speak on Storm water retention ponds Maintenance. Vance Rzepka of VSR Design will talk about landscape design around stadiums & sports complexes. Last but not least Dr. Rodney St. John from K-State Research farm will speak on what is new & what is going on at the farm.
7:30 – 8:00 Registration
8:00 – 12:00 Speakers
12:00 - ??? Networking Lunch
June 23, 2010 -- Heritage Park Sports Field We are planning to mix business with pleasure. The business will consist of a review of the complex and a discussion of current issues in our industry, a P.A.L. update and an equipment rodeo to determine the best operator in the MoKan membership. Earn 0.15 CEUs from STMA for attendance & participation.
7:30 – 8:00am Registration
8:00 – 10:00 Heritage Park Review
10:00 – 12:00 Rodeo / equipment competition
12:00 Lunch and dismiss
July 13 --14, 2010 -- MU Field day
September 8, 2010 -- St. joseph MO Field tours
The MoKan STMA will be touring….
……The indoor / outdoor football training facility at Missouri Western University, and their relationship with the KC Chiefs
……Historic Phil Welch baseball park, home of the St. Joe Mustang’s, that was renovated last year.
….. Heritage Park the city softball complex that hosts city league, ASA events and college games.
8:00 – 8:30 am Registration
8:00 – 9:00 am MoWest Football facilities
9:00 – 10:30 am Phil Welch baseball park
10:30 – Lunch Heritage park softball park
As you can see there is something
for every one. This is a great opportunity to see some great
facilities and bring a friend.
There is no cost
for current members, $25 for new members (we still have 3
meetings left) or $10 for a single event.
November 17, 2010 -- Tour on Wheels -
November brings cooler temperatures and the Tour on Wheels which falls in the Sunflower state. The sites are Overland Park Soccer Complex and the new Blue Valley Southwest High School. STMA is awarding 0.3 CEUs for this event.December 14 & 15, 2010-- Common Ground turf conference & Kansas turf Conference
- To be held at the Overland Park Convention Center.2009 MOKAN Schedule of Events
March - Irrigation Workshop. Topics will include everything from installation of a new system to troubleshooting an existing system. Detailed information on this event will be coming soon.
April 8 - Going Green. Lenexa, KS Conference Center, starts at 8am. MO-KAN members will have the opportunity to learn water quality best management practices from experts. Topics include water quality issues, irrigation, controlling runoff, and treatment. We will view activities at Lake Lenexa. Optional tour to Black Hook Park will also take place.
June covers Synthetic Turf Issues. Many synthetic fields have been in use for several year and maintenance issues are arising. This event will focus on repair and maintenance of synthetic fields.
August 12 - Golf outing at Shoal Creek Golf Course (8905 Shoal Creek Parkway Kansas City, MO 64157). Tournament proceeds to support the Police Athletic League.
November 12 PAL Field Day. Service project and infield workshop at the Kansas City Police Athletic League field (1801 White, Kansas City, MO). Join your colleagues in our efforts to help a worthy cause.
December 15 & 16 - 5th Annual Heartland Green Industry Expo at the Overland Park Convention Center. MOKAN STMA is a partner in sponsoring this event. Join your colleagues at this educational event. Click here for more information.
2008 Events
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February 13, 2008 Mechanics Workshop and Seminar Olathe Research Center Equipment Maintenance, blade balancing and sharpening, reel mower maintenance |
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March 12, 2008 Baseball Infield Workshop Truman High School Learn to layout an infield, build and maintain a mound, install base sleeves and more. |
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April 2, 2008 Manager’s Networking Breakfast First Watch-Shawnee Update on Turf Research at MU and KSU |
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May 21, 2008 Sports Facility Landscape Design and Maintenance KS Speedway Learn how to enhance your sports facilities with high impact native landscaping |
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June 18, 2008 Synthetic Turf Seminar Blue Valley Northwest HS Learn maintenance and repair techniques, see the latest maintenance equipment |
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July 8, 2008 University of Missouri Field day Columbia, MO |
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July 23, 2008 Renovation and Relaxation Hillcrest Country Club Kansas City, MO Summer turf renovation seminar followed by Golf Tournament to benefit MOKAN Scholarships and Research |
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August 7, 2008 Kansas State University Field day Manhattan, KS |
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September, 2008 Fall Turf Renovation Seminar Aeration, topdressing, overseeding & traffic control in high wear areas. |
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October 22, 2008 Fall Sports Facilities Tour Tour starts at Park Hill High School at 8 am. We'll board buses for tours of the Park Hill and North Kansas City school districts sports facilities |
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November 18-20, 2008 Kansas Turfgrass Conference Topeka, KS |
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December 16-17, 2008 Heartland Green Industry Expo Overland Park Convention Center |
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January 13-17, 2008 STMA National Conference San Jose, California
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