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  Are you tired of the HEAT?  Are you tired of irrigation (irritation) failures? Are you ready for a break????  Then come to Saint Joseph, Missouri September 8^th. 

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.

October 23, 2010 -- Sport Transition Field Day at Community America Ballpark --- How to transition fields from one sport to another. Look at up coming project for KC Wizards new stadium & Field complex.  Everyone is invited to stay for the game afterwards at Community America Ballpark.  This is a Saturday event so participation is on voluntary/mandatory basis.  Just like the professionals.

November -- Tour on Wheels - Date to be announced.  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. 

December -- Common Ground turf conference & Kansas turf Conference - Dates to be announced

January 11 - 15, 2011 -- Sport Turf Managers Association conference - Austin Convention Center, Austin Texas

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.