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MEMBERSHIPDIRECTORY

Turf & OrnamentalCommunicators Association

2011

Dear TOCA members,

Thank you for your membership and welcome to the 2011edition of the TOCA membership directory. This handyguide will help you build relationships with fellow TOCAmembers and make the most out of your TOCAmembership.

The TOCA directory is a great resource to not only contact current TOCAmembers, but also to show your fellow co-workers how many high-profile greenindustry professionals are members to encourage them to join TOCA as well.Share this with your supervisors as well – they need to know the breath anddepth of our organization.

Within these pages, you will find a wide selection of people who work forpublishers, associations, manufacturers and marketing communications agencies.However, building a relationship is about a lot more than calling people out ofthe directory, so make sure to meet these players face-to-face at the TOCAannual meeting or our breakfast events at major industry trade shows.

To get you started, turn to the page where the Bs are and look me up. Then,give me a call and we can chat about TOCA (one of my favorite subjects). If youhave any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Den Gardner, ourexecutive director.

Thanks,

Jared BodnarTOCA President

TOCA120 W. Main St.P.O. Box 156New Prague, MN 56071Work: (952) 758-6340Fax: (952) [email protected]

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TOCA SAYS THANK YOU!

TOCA would like to thank the following sponsors who support programsthrough our association to encourage professional development within theturf and ornamental communications industry:

Gold Sponsor

Syngenta

Silver Sponsors

Bayer Environmental ScienceBriggs & Stratton Yard Power

Products GroupJohn DeereProject EverGreenJacobsen

Bronze Sponsors

Arysta Life SciencesAgrium Advanced TechnologiesBASFBobcatEwing IrrigationPBI/GordonPhoenix Environmental CareSyngenta InternationalSwanson Russell Schiller Grounds CareThe TruGreen Companies

Green Sponsors

GCSAA/Golf Course Management Gardner & Gardner CommunicationsMeister MediaNufarmOutdoor Power Equipment Institute/PLANETQuali-ProSports Turf Managers Association

Publisher Sponsor

GIE MediaGolf Course ManagementGreen Media/M2Media 360Moose River MediaTotal Landscape CareTurfNet Media Network

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http://www.briggsandstratton.com/

http://www.jacobsen.com/americas?country=146

http://www.deere.com/en_US/deerecom/usa_canada.html

http://ewing1.com/

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http://www.pbigordon.com/

http://phoenixenvcare.com/

http://www.projectevergreen.com/

http://www.sramarketing.com/

http://www.trugreen.com/

http://www.gcsaa.org/

http://www.opei.org/

http://www.sportsturfmanager.com/

http://www.giemedia.com/pages/home/default.aspx

http://www.gcsaa.org/

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Ed HiscockLawrence, KS

Mike SistiPhoenixville, PA

Agrium Advanced Technologies

Bryan GoochLoveland, CO

Archer Malmo

Meg BrodmanMemphis, TN

Michael ButlerMemphis, TN

Emily DahlbeckMemphis, TN

Arysta LifeScience

Linda FrerichsCary, NC

Associated Advertising

Brian SchoenthalerWichita, KS

Michael SimmonWichita, KS

Bader Rutter & Associates

Alane SaphnerBrookfield, WI

Roger StanleyBrookfield, WI

BASF

Tom HillResearch Triangle Park, NC

Bayer Environmental Science

Matthew BradleyResearch Triangle Park, NC

Cynthia GigandetApex, NC

Jimmy JohnsonResearch Triangle Park, NC

Jose MilanResearch Triangle Park, NC

Scott WelgeResearch Triangle Park, NC

Becker Underwood Inc.

Charlie HaleAmes, IA

Joe LaraAmes, IA

BFL Marketing Communications Inc.

Dennis J. PavanCleveland, OH

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power ProductsGroup

Troy BlewettPort Washington, WI

Broadhead + Co

Dee WeedaCreston, IA

Members by Company

Canyon CommunicationsJared BodnarMesa, AZ

Shannon MartinMesa, AZ

Megan ReisigMesa, AZ

Amanda SmithMesa, AZ

Charleston/Orwig Inc.

Lyle OrwigHartland, WI

Clayton Himes PR

Debbie ClaytonAmbler, PA

Communicopia

Angela JamisonWake Forest, NC

Cornell University

Dr. Frank RossiIthaca, NY

Cygnus Business Media

Rick MonogueFort Atkinson, WI

Gregg WartgowFort Atkinson, WI

Dow AgroSciences

Patrick D. Bell Indianapolis, IN

Environmental Turf Inc.

Stacie ZinnAvon Park, FL

EPIC Creative

Jim BeckerWest Bend, WI

Sandra CashmanWest Bend, WI

John CrossmanWest Bend, WI

Brooke Engelhardt Happel West Bend, WI

Timm MerathWest Bend, WI

Joseph RoggeWest Bend, WI

Jodi ZirbelWest Bend, WI

Ewing Irrigation

Laura OryPhoenix, AZ

Lacy RavencraftPhoenix, AZ

Nancy SnyderPhoenix, AZ

Florida GCSA

Joel JacksonOrlando, FL

Florida Turf Digest

Darren DavisNaples, FL

Focal Point Communications

Joe ShoonerCincinnati, OH

Matt ShoonerCincinnati, OH

Gardner & Gardner Communications

Cindy CodeMentor, OH

Den GardnerNew Prague, MN

Kathy HeydaNew Prague, MN

Tom MentzerRoeland Park, KS

Kenna RathaiSt. Anne, IL

Barb UlschmidNew Prague, MN

GCSAA

Roger BillingsLawrence, KS

Jeff BolligLawrence, KS

Scott HollisterLawrence, KS

Shelly HowardLawrence, KS

Seth JonesLawrence, KS

Lisa KenneyLawrence, KS

Sharmion Linseisen-KerleyLawrence, KS

Kelly NeisLawrence, KS

Gary RhodesLawrence, KS

Christina SlapeLawrence, KS

Bunny SmithLawrence, KS

Jonathan WieselLawrence, KS

GIE + EXPO

Polly MoterNew Albany, IN

GIE Media Inc.

Chuck BowenRichfield, OH

Patrick JonesRichfield, OH

David KuackFort Worth, TX

Sarah MartinezForth Worth, TX

Kelli RoddaRichfield, OH

Andrea VagasFort Worth, TX

Yale YoungbloodFort Worth, TX

Michael ZawackiRichfield, OH

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Gillham & Assoc. MarketingCommunications

Felicia GillhamBonita, CA

Imre

McGavock EdwardsRaleigh, NC

Tracy LathanRaleigh, NC

Kyle RubelingSparks, MD

Irrigation Association

Eva HornakKnightdale, NC

Jacobsen, A Textron Co.

Deanna GriffithCharlotte, NC

John Deere Ag & Turf Division

Matthew ArmbristerCary, NC

Maureen McCormackCary, NC

Barry NelsonLenexa, KS

JP Horizons Inc.

Jim PaluchPainesville, OH

Kelly Moore Consulting Inc.Kelly MooreDes Moines, IA

Leading Edge Communications

Brooke MyrickFranklin, TN

M2 MEDIA360/Bev-Al Comm./SportsTurf

Eric SchroderHarrisburg, PA

Marketing By Nature, LLC

Sally LeeChagrin Falls, OH

Marvel Golf Club

Christopher Gray, Sr.Benton, KY

Meister Media Worldwide

Delilah OnofreyWilloughby, OH

Sara TambascioWilloughby, OH

Bob WestWilloughby, OH

Kevin YanikWilloughby, OH

Michael Joyce Associates

Michael JoyceGreensboro, NC

Midwest Assoc. of Golf CourseSuperintendents

Luke CellaGeneva, IL

Moose River Media

Larry AylwardMedina, OH

Dave BlaskoStrongsville, OH

Amy HillSt. Johnsbury, VT


NGCOA/Golf Business Magazine

Ronnie MusselwhiteCharleston, SC

Joe RiceCharleston, SC

Nicholson Kovac Inc.

Renee RobinsonKansas City, MO

Novozymes Biologicals

Nicole SlaydonSalem, VA

Nufarm Americas Inc.

Erika CanadyCary, NC

Brian RundCary, NC

Padilla Speer Beardsley

Marnie AndersonMinneapolis, MN

Sören EricksonMinneapolis, MN

Chris HigginsMinneapolis, MN

Heather MuellerMinneapolis, MN

PBI/Gordon Corporation

Jim GoodrichKansas City, MO

Doug ObermannKansas City, MO

Mary Ellen ScheibKansas City, MO

Laylah VanBibberKansas City, MO

Performance Marketing

Todd VersteegWest Des Moines, IA

Kristine WhiteWest Des Moines, IA

Phoenix Environmental Care LLC

Patti NiewoehnerValdosta, GA

Owen TowneValdosta, GA

Pure Ag

Steve EngleColumbia, MO

Quali-Pro

Russ MitchellRaleigh, NC

Questex Media Group Inc.

Ron HallPort Clinton, OH

Dan JacobsCleveland, OH

Carrie ParkhillCleveland, OH

Patrick RobertsCleveland, OH

Kevin StoltmanCleveland, OH

Marty WhitfordCleveland, OH

Nicole WisniewskiCleveland, OH

RSVP Communications Inc

Judy MillerGreensboro, NC

Cyndi TewGreensboro, NC

Schiller-Pfeiffer Inc. & CommercialGrounds Care Inc.

Linda BeattieSouthampton, PA

Scranton Gillette Communications

Tim HodsonArlington Heights, IL

Diane PirocanacArlington Heights, IL

Sod Solutions Inc.

Justin WallaceMt. Pleasant, SC

Sports Turf Managers Association

Kim HeckLawrence, KS

Stone Peak Services

Helen StoneLas Vegas, NV

Swanson Russell

Dave HansenLincoln, NE

Jason SchmadererLincoln, NE

Brent SchottLincoln, NE

Lynette Peterson Von MindenLincoln, NE

Joan WilliamsLincoln, NE

Syngenta

Margaret BellGreensboro, NC

Kristen BettencourtGreensboro, NC

Elaine BruneGreensboro, NC

Scott ColeGreensboro, NC

Scott LawsonGreensboro, NC

Alex MooreGreensboro, NC

Shawn PotterGreensboro, NC

Scott ReasonsGreensboro, NC

Rose ReifsnyderGreensboro, NC

Laurie RiggsGreensboro, NC

Dan SteltzGreensboro, NC

Scott ValentineGreensboro, NC

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

Patricia SarikelleKent, OH


The Grasshopper Company

Ray GarveyMoundridge, KS

The Promersberger Company

Denise StoppleworthFargo, ND

The Scotts Company

Su LokMarysville, OH

The Toro Company

Vana AnkenyRiverside, CA

Sandra DonnellyBloomington, MN

Lisa HowardBloomington, MN

Tierney Communications

Matt BrosciousPhiladelphia, PA

Diane JohnsonPhiladelphia, PA

Total Landscape Care

Jenny Agee-AldridgeTuscaloosa, AL

Jeff CullTuscaloosa, AL

Lauren HeartsillTuscaloosa, AL

Billy SimsTuscaloosa, AL

Dan TidwellTuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa, AL

Tree Care Industry Assoc.

Mark GarvinLondonderry, NH

Don StarukLondonderry, NH

Trone

Mark FoundsHigh Point, NC

Mark LaFleurHigh Point, NC

Trusty & Associates

Steven TrustyCouncil Bluffs, IA

Suz TrustyCouncil Bluffs, IA

Turfco

Scott KinkeadBlaine, MN

Turfgrass Producers International

Lynn GroomsMt. Horeb, WI

James NovakEast Dundee, IL

TurfNet

Jon KigerAtlanta, GA

Peter McCormickOrlando, FL

John ReitmanOrlando, FL

Randy WilsonOrlando, FL


Two Rivers Marketing

Christina Jesson SchaveDes Moines, IA

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS:

Australian Golf Course Supt. Assn.

Jo CorneClayton North, Victoria AUSTRALIA

Brett RobinsonClayton North, Victoria AUSTRALIA

Melissa WallaceClayton North, Victoria AUSTRALIA

Landscape Ontario

Allan DennisMilton, ON CANADA

Lee Ann KnudsenMilton, ON CANADA

Sarah WillisMilton, ON CANADA

Syngenta Crop Protection A.G.

Austen SuttonBasel, SWITZERLAND


President

Jared BodnarVice PresidentCanyon Communications1955 S. Val Vista Dr. Ste 101Mesa, AZ 85204Work: (480) 775-8880Fax: (480) 775-8882Email: [email protected]

Immediate Past President

Ed Hiscock2121 Owens Lane Lawrence, KS 66046Cell: (785) 840-4349Email: [email protected]

Vice President

Margaret BellSenior Marketing Communications Mgr.Syngenta410 Swing Rd. Greensboro, NC 27409Work: (336) 632-2115 Fax: (336) 632-6135Cell: (336) 339-2611Email: [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer

Debbie ClaytonClayton Himes PR1107 Harrogate WayAmbler, PA 19002-1844Work: (215) 643-1524 Fax: (206) 666-5468Cell: (215) 720-4626Email: [email protected]

Executive Director

Den GardnerTOCA120 W. Main St., P.O. Box 156New Prague, MN 56071Work: (952) 758-6340 Fax: (952) 758-5813Email:[email protected]

TOCA Directors

Troy BlewettDirector of Dealer Channel MarketingBriggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Gp.500 No. Spring St. P.O. Box 997Port Washington, WI 53074Work: (262) 957-8706 Fax: (262) 957-8292Email: [email protected]

Chuck Bowen (To be voted on May 2011) Editor/Associate PublisherGIE Media Inc.4020 Kinross Lakes Pkwy, Ste 201Richfield, OH 44286Work: (330) 523-5330Fax: (330) 659-0823Email: [email protected]

Cindy CodeSr. Account ExecutiveGardner & Gardner Communications8883 Hendricks Rd.Mentor, OH 44060Work: (440) 463-6445Cell: (440) 725-3053Email:[email protected]

McGavock EdwardsAccount DirectorIMRE19 W. Hargett St. Ste 602Raleigh, NC 27601Work: (919) 747-8681Cell: (919) 272-4657Email: [email protected]

TOCA 2010-2011 Board of Directors

Mark FoundsAccount SupervisorTrone4035 Piedmont Pky.High Point, NC 27265Work: (336) 812-2048Fax: (336) 888-1655Email: [email protected]

Felicia GillhamManaging DirectorGillham & Assoc. Marketing Comm.521 Pepperwood CourtBonita, CA 91902Work: (619) 482-8820Fax: (619) 482-8825Email: [email protected]

Ron HallEditor-at-LargeLandscape ManagementQuestex Media Group Inc.415 Washington St.Port Clinton, OH 43452Cell: (419) 573-9103 Fax: (216) 706-3712Email: [email protected]

Scott Hollister (To be voted on May 2011)Editor-in-Chief, Golf Course ManagementGCSAA1421 Research Park Dr.Lawrence, KS 66049-3859Work: (785) 832-4456Fax: (785) 832-3665Cell: (785) 424-0932Email: [email protected]

Tom MentzerAccount SupervisorGardner & Gardner Communications4907 W. 57th St.Roeland Park, KS 66205Work: (913) 626-9066Email:[email protected]

Lacy RavencraftPublic Relations ManagerEwing Irrigation Products3441 E. Harbour Dr.Phoenix, AZ 85034Work: (800) 343-9464 Fax: (602) 437-0446Email: [email protected]

John ReitmanNews & Editorial DirectorTurfNet1500 Park Center Dr.Orlando, FL 32835Work: (407) 563-7049 Fax: (407) 513-9108Email: [email protected]

Christina SchaveTwo Rivers Marketing106 E. 6th St.Des Moines, IA 50309Work: (515) 557-2037Cell: (205) 657-2636Email: [email protected]

Jason SchmadererAssociate Account SupervisorSwanson Russell1222 P St.Lincoln, NE 68508Work: (402) 437-6421 Fax: (402) 437-6401Email: [email protected]

Brian Schoenthaler (To be voted on May2011)VP – Acct. LeaderAssociated AdvertisingNoble Arts Building330 N. MeadWichita, KS 67202Work: (316) 683-4691Fax: (316) 683-1990Email: [email protected]

Bob WestGroup PublisherMeister Media Worldwide37733 Euclid Ave.Willoughby, OH 44094-5992Work: (440) 942-2000 Fax: (440) 975-3447Cell: (216) 246-7889Email: [email protected]

Strategic Planning CommitteeCorporate SponsorshipTom Mentzer, chairMargaret BellMeg BrodmanDoug ObermannMike SistiJared Bodnar, board liaison

MembershipChris Higgins, chairJim BeckerAmy OgburnOwen TowneSteve TrustyEd Hiscock, board liaison

Professional DevelopmentMark Founds, chairFelicia GillhamRon HallChristina JessonLacy RavencraftBob WestDebbie Clayton, board liaison

Communication & BrandingRoger Stanley, chairMcGavock EdwardsLinda FrerichsCindy Code, board liaison

ScholarshipCindy CodeFelicia GillhamSteve Trusty

ProgramJared BodnarTom MentzerLacy RavencraftChristina Schave

Professional Communications StandardsMargaret BellMcGavock EdwardsFelicia GillhamRon HallEd HiscockJohn Reitman

TOCA 2010-2011 Committees

Since its organization in 1989, the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association has beenserving editors, writers, publishers, photographers, public relations/advertising practitioners,industry association leaders and others involved in green industry communications byfostering an open exchange of information regarding issues that affect how we communicate toour various audiences.

TOCA Presidents-YearJerry Roche 1989-1991Pat Jones 1991-1992Bob Tracinski 1992-1993Ron Smith 1993-1995Lisa Osborne 1995-1997Cindy Code 1997-1999

TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year Award1999 Mark Welterlen (Grounds Maintenance Magazine)2000 Bill Love (W.R. Love Golf Architecture)2001 Tim Doppel (Atwood LawnCare, Inc.)2002 Doug Fender (Turf Producers International)2003 Allen James (RISE)2004 Ron Dodson (Audubon International)2005 Jeff Gullikson (Spokane Country Club)2006 Kevin Trotta (North Rockland Central School District, Garnerville, NY)2007 Helen Stone (SW Trees & Turf )2008 Allied Golf Associations of Colorado2009 Dr. Larry Stowell and Dr. Wendy Gelernter (PACE Turf ) 2010 Chris Gray (Marvel Golf Club)

TOCA Distinguished Service Award1999 Den Gardner (Gardner & Gardner Communications)2002 Bob Tracinski (John Deere)2006 Owen Towne (Phoenix Environmental Care LLC)

TOCA Scholarship Award1992 Michelle Thomas, Ohio State University1993 Jay Warnick, Utah State; Scott Hoffman, Colorado State1994 Sally Moore, Michigan State; Nicole McCarren, Ohio State1995 Teresa Cousins, California Poly; Katie Sue Thomas, Kansas State1996 Rebecca Ann Williams, Michigan State1997 John DeLisle, Michigan State; Miranda Juett, University of Missouri1998 Christy Cassady, University of Kentucky; Louise Williamson,

San Joaquin Delta College; David Fulgham of Mississippi State1999 Jamie Vandecoevering, Oregon State; Carol Rudolph, North Carolina State2000 Helen Fare, Western Texas College; Marian Boulet, Finger Lakes Community College, NY2001 Kelsey Hall, Ohio State; Beverly Moseley, U of Florida2002 Linda Kiscellus, Wm Rainey Harper College, Ill; Jennifer Hoyer, Iowa State2003 Beth Loberg, Iowa State University2004 Patrick McCullough, Clemson University; Dan Fuhrman, Colorado State University2005 David Baer, Harper College; Whitney Siegfried, Colorado State 2006 Angelina Toomey, University of Florida2007 Kelly Norris, Iowa State; Patricia Jackson, U of Delaware 2008 Carol Allen, U of Maryland2009 Jennie Love, Longwood Gardens2010 Mikael Pehkonen, University of Guelph

TOCA History

Steve Trusty 1999-2001Pat Jones 2001-2003David Cassidy 2003-2005Bill Klutho 2005-2007Ed Hiscock 2007-2009Jared Bodnar 2009-Present


I will inform my company/clients that I follow the News Release Guidelines forMarketers as put forth by TOCA. These guidelines were developed by the editor andpublisher members of TOCA. By following the guidelines, I can be better assured thatcoverage of the company and products I represent will be successful.

1. The news releases I distribute will be newsworthy. Under TOCA’s News Release Guidelines for Editors, editors are committed to selectingand publishing news releases which contain news “value.” This is the most importantelement needed for a news release to be published. Avoid sending releases that lack newsvalue because editors may conclude that future releases will also lack news.

2. I will distribute news releases to the appropriate publications. Understanding the publications and the audiences they write for is critical. Sources, suchas Bacon’s Media Directories or the magazine’s sales departments, can provideinformation about editorial direction. When possible, tailoring news releases specificallyfor certain magazines may increase publishing success.

3. My media list will be updated frequently to determine current contactinformation and editor preferences.Incorrect addresses, e-mails or fax numbers may delay the review of your release or causeits loss altogether. Today, editors prefer to receive news releases in a variety of ways, eitherby mail, fax or Email. Learn those preferences and follow them for each specific editor tobe successful.

4. I will not call editors to confirm that a release has been received. I will also not call editors to ask when or if a news release will be published. Contactingeditors about news releases is the biggest complaint editors have against PR practitioners.It is considered acceptable to call editors to pitch story ideas. However, virtually alleditors state that they do not have the time to track news releases. In general, editorsrespond negatively to calls related to news releases.

5. I will not call editors to ask for clips of my published news release.If a copy of the published news release is needed, contact the magazine’s sales orcirculation department. Virtually all editors say they do not have time to send clips.

6. I will never use advertising as a leverage for placement. To use advertising to “strong arm” editors to publish news releases or other editorials is aserious breech of professional ethics.

TOCA encourages companies to place the following statement on news releasesdistributed to TOCA editor members: “We follow the TOCA Guidelines for NewsReleases.”

TOCA News Release Guidelines for Marketers


TOCA News Release Guidelines for Editors

I will inform my magazine co-workers and Publisher(s) that I follow the News ReleaseGuidelines for Editors as put forth by TOCA. These guidelines were developed bymarketing and public relations members of TOCA. By following the guidelines, I can bebetter assured that the news releases we receive will be relevant to our readers and fostermore editorial value.

1. I will select and publish news releases based strictly on their news value to myreaders.The objective selection of releases based on their news worthiness ensures that readerswill have full access to industry news. Selection of releases based on any other factornegatively affects the free and fair flow of information.

2. I will establish a standard policy for the editorials that I will and will not acceptand apply that policy fairly to all PR practitioners.Public relations practitioners ask that editors provide a “level playing field” for the workthey produce. A clearly stated policy is the best route to receiving quality information.

3. I will treat public relations and marketing personnel with respect.

4. I will not use placement of editorials as a leverage for advertising.To use placement to “strong arm” marketers for advertising is a serious breech ofprofessional ethics.

TOCA encourages editors and publishers to direct PR/marketers to the TOCA NewsRelease Guidelines for Marketers located at the TOCA Web site.


TOCA Professional Communication Standards

(August 10, 2009)

The Professional Communication Standards (Standards) outlined in this documentapply to members of the Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA).These Standards are designed to serve as a guide for TOCA members as they carry outtheir daily jobs in communications – in all media formats – with and to the greaterGreen Industry and all of its stakeholders.

As the primary communication professionals within the Green Industry, TOCAmembers require a level of trust with their various audiences – clients, customers,readers, etc. – and, as such, take on an obligation to operate ethically. Each member, asa representative of the communication profession and as a TOCA member, is acontributor to the reputation of this field. We each set examples for one another, andour various audiences, by a pursuit for the common good, for excellence, and for ethicalresponsibility.

By design the Standards are not enforceable, rather should serve as a guide – and abenchmark – for good and ethical behavior.

These Standards have been organized to include guidelines for our members in theeditorial side of the business, as well as those in marketing communications.

GENERAL STANDARDS:

We actively protect the free flow of accurate and truthful information to serve thepublic interest and contribute to informed decision making in a democratic society.

• We will preserve the integrity of the communication process.• We will be honest and accurate in all communications.• We will act promptly to correct inaccurate information for which we are responsible.• We will strive to depict only safe industry practices, unless the intent is for

educational purposes.• We will use proper judgment when giving or receiving gifts by ensuring those gifts –

including travel and accommodations – are appropriate, nominal, legal andinfrequent.

We promote fair competition among all communicators in order to protect an ethicalclimate and foster a robust business environment.

• We will respect fair competition among professionals, organizations, and mediaoutlets.

• We will preserve intellectual property rights in the marketplace.• We will follow ethical hiring practices.


We believe open communication fosters informed decision making in a democraticsociety.

• We will reveal sponsors of research, events and interests represented.• We will disclose any conflict of interest or financial interest in related

organizations/businesses.• While recognizing the value and expertise of industry-supplied material, we also

believe in a clear distinction between editorial content and advertising.• We discourage advertising designed to mimic editorial and recommend

identification of editorial content sources

We believe in trust within our industry and therefore require the appropriate protectionof confidential and private information.

• We will safeguard the confidences of present, former, and prospective clients,customers, audiences, information sources, etc.

• We will protect privileged, confidential or insider information received from acolleague, peer, client, customer or information source.

Standards (continued)


Bylaws of Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association-(Created 1990)

Bylaws

Table of Contents

Page

ARTICLE I Purpose …………………………………………………….......... 3 ARTICLE II Offices ………………………………………………………….. 3 ARTICLE III Membership ……………………………………………………... 3 Section 1 Membership ……………………………………………………... 3 Section 2 Membership Classes …………………………………………….. 4

Section 3 Membership Applications ……………………………………….. 4 Section 4 Membership Dues ……………………………………………….. 4 Section 5 Annual Meeting …………………………………………………. 5

Section 6 Special Meeting …………………………………………………. 5 Section 7 Other Meetings ………………………………………………….. 5 Section 8 Quorum ………………………………………………………….. 5 Section 9 Voting …………………………………………………………… 5 ARTICLE IV Board of Directors ………………………………………………. 5 Section 1 General Powers ………………………………………………….. 6 Section 2 Number, Tenure and Qualifications …………………………….. 6 Section 3 Regular Meetings ………………………………………………... 6 Section 4 Special Meetings ………………………………………………… 6 Section 5 Quorum and Adjourned Meetings ………………………………. 7 Section 6 Voting ………………………………………………………........ 7 Section 7 Resignation and Removal ………………………………….......... 7 Section 8 Filling Vacancies …………………………………………........... 8 Section 9 Compensation ………………………………………………........ 8 Section 10 Meetings Without Notice ………………………………………... 8 Section 11 Additional Directors ……………………………………………... 9 Section 12 Proxies ……………………………………………………........... 9 Section 13 Presence At Meetings ………………………………………........ 9 Section 14 Committees of the Board ……………………………………….. 9 Section 15 Nominating Committee ……………………………………........10 ARTICLE V Officers and Employees ……………………………………….. .10 Section 1 Election ………………………………………………………… 11


Section 2 President ……………………………………………………….. 11 Section 3 Vice President ……………………………………………......... 11 Section 4 Secretary/Treasurer ……………………………………………. 12 Section 5 Executive Director …………………………………………….. 12 Section 6 Management and Administrative Employees …………………. 13 Section 7 Compensation …………………………………………………. 13 Section 8 Bond …………………………………………………………… 13 Section 9 Removal of Officer ………………………………………......... 14 Section 10 Resignation ……………………………………………………. 14 ARTICLE VI Awards ………………………………………………………… 14 ARTICLE VII Cessation of Operations and Distribution of Assets …………... 14 Section 1 Right to Cease Operations and Distribute Assets ……………... 14 Section 2 Cessation and Distribution ……………………………………. 15 ARTICLE VIII Indemnity ……………………………………………………… 15 Section 1 Indemnity ……………………………………………………… 15 Section 2 Insurance ………………………………………………………. 16 ARTICLE IX Amendments …………………………………………………... 16 ARTICLE X General Provisions …………………………………………….. 16 Section 1 Contracts ………………………………………………………. 16 Section 2 Loans and Pledges ……………………………………….……..17 Section 3 Authorized Signatures …………………………………………. 17 Section 4 Deposits …………………………………………………….…. 17 Section 5 Corporate Seal …………………………………………………. 17 Section 6 Books and Records ……………………………………………. 17 Section 7 Documents Kept at Registered Office ………………………… 17 Section 8 Accounting System and Audit …………………………….…... 18 ARTICLE XI Notices and Waiver ……………………………………………. 18 Section 1 Notices ………………………………………………………… 18 Section 2 Waiver …………………………………………………………. 18 ARTICLE XII Miscellaneous …………………………………………………. 19 Section 1 Gender References …………………………………………….. 19 Section 2 Plurals …………………………………………………………. 19 SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE ……………………………………………………... 19


BYLAWS OF THE

TURF AND ORNAMENTAL COMMUNICATORS ASSOCIATION (the “Corporation”)

As amended May 24, 2005

ARTICLE I

PURPOSE

The objects and purposes of the Corporation are as stated in its Articles of

Incorporation.

ARTICLE II

OFFICES

The principal office of the Corporation in the State of Minnesota shall be located

in the City of New Prague, County of LeSueur. The Corporation may have such other

offices within the State of Minnesota as the Board of Directors may determine or as the

affairs of the Corporation may require from time to time.

The Corporation shall have, and continuously maintain, in the State of Minnesota

a registered office. The registered office may be, but need not be, identical with the

principal office in the State of Minnesota, and the address of the registered office may be

changed from time to time by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership. The members of the Corporation shall be the persons,

corporations, entities, or organizations so designated from time to time by the Board of

Directors. There are two types of memberships available: individual and corporate.

Section 2. Membership Classes.

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Membership in the Corporation shall consist of three (3) classes:

(a) Active. Active members shall include persons in editorial staff positions with general or specialized commercial turf and ornamental publications, freelance writers, and technical writers. Specifically excluded from eligibility for active membership are those whose primary responsibilities are in advertising, circulation, production or other non-editorial functions for commercial magazines.

(b) Affiliate.

1. Persons engaged in editorial, photographic, public relations, advertising, or non-commercial publications/newsletters whose work is directly related to the turf and ornamental industry; and

2. Those involved in federal and state governmental agencies,

educational institutions or non-profit institutions and foundations doing business in the turf and ornamental industry.

(c) Honorary Life. Honorary Life membership may be granted to those who

have rendered distinguished service to the Corporation and/or to the turf and ornamental industry. Such membership must be approved by a majority vote of the membership, following investigation and recommendation by the Membership Committee. Honorary members shall have all rights and privileges of Active and Affiliate members. Nominations for this class of membership must be submitted in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the Corporation’s annual business meeting.

Section 3. Membership Applications.

All applications for membership must be in writing on forms obtained from the Executive

Director. Membership approval, classification and reclassification shall be the

responsibility of the Membership Committee. A membership challenge can be appealed

to the Board of Directors for final decision. Members who assume new duties or

different positions are required to notify the Executive Director and to submit their

resignations or request reclassification.

Section 4. Membership Dues. Membership dues shall consist of annual dues and

shall be assessed on an annual, calendar-year basis. There will be no dues for Honorary

Life members. Any changes in membership dues must be approved by majority vote of

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the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Failure to timely remit such dues shall

terminate membership rights and privileges, if any, and such members shall be removed

from the membership roll maintained by the Corporation.

Section 5. Annual Meeting. The annual business meeting of the Corporation will

be held in April or May of each year at a time and location determined by the Board of

Directors. Notification will be by newsletter, e-mail, or other mail at least five (5) days

and not more than sixty (60) days prior to the meeting date. Such notice shall contain the

date, time, place and purpose of the meeting.

Section 6. Special Meeting. A special business meeting may be called at any

time by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Notification will be by newsletter, e-

mail, or other mail no fewer than fourteen (14) days prior to date of meeting. Such notice

shall contain the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting. Only subjects listed on a

pre-approved agenda will be acted upon at the meeting.

Section 7. Other Meetings. Meetings, workshops and other events for purposes

other than the business of the Corporation may be scheduled by the Board of Directors.

Section 8. Quorum. For any annual or special meeting, twenty percent (20%) of

the membership or fifteen (15) members, whichever is less, shall constitute a quorum.

Section 9. Voting. At each meeting of the membership, every member having

the right to vote shall have one (1) vote. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum

of all voting members shall constitute a duly authorized action of the membership.

ARTICLE IV

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Section 1. General Powers. The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by

its Board of Directors. Except as limited by the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws,

the Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to do all acts and perform all

functions that the Corporation may do or perform.

Section 2. Number, Tenure and Qualifications. The Board of Directors shall be

composed of not less than three (3) or more than twenty (20) members, consisting of a

President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and Directors. The President shall be

elected to a two-year term, then assume the position of Immediate Past President for two

years before being removed from the Board. Each director shall hold office until a

successor has been elected, or until the director dies, resigns, or is removed. All Board of

Directors members will be voted on by membership attending the annual meeting. The

Immediate Past President shall serve as a voting member.

Section 3. Regular Meetings. The Board of Directors shall meet at least twice

each year, once at the annual business meeting, and a second time at the call of the

President. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at the call of the

President or by written notice received by mail, in person or alternatively by telephone at

least three (3) days prior to the meeting. The notice shall designate the time, place and

date of such meeting; however, the notice need not specify the business to be transacted.

Section 4. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be

held at the call of the President for the transaction of business as may come before the

meeting. The President shall call a special meeting of the Board of Directors upon the

written request of one-third (1/3) of the members of the Board of Directors, or by vote of

the Board of Directors, or at the option of the President, by giving no less than three (3)

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days notice of the date, time and place of such meeting. Notice of any special meeting of

the Board of Directors shall be given by written notice delivered personally, sent by mail,

or by telephone to each director. Any director may waive notice of any special meeting

whether in writing or orally. Attendance of a director at a special meeting shall also

constitute waiver of notice of the meeting, unless the director attends for the purpose of

objecting to the meeting. The notice shall specify the business to be transacted.

Section 5. Quorum and Adjourned Meeting. A meeting at which thirty-five

percent (35%) of the members of the Board of Directors are present shall constitute a

quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board. If, however, such

quorum shall not be present at any such meeting, the director or directors present thereat

shall have the power to adjourn the meeting from time to time without notice other than

announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

Section 6. Voting. Each voting member of the Board of Directors shall have the

power to exercise one (1) vote on all matters to be decided by resolution of the Board.

The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of all voting Board members shall

constitute a duly authorized action of the Board.

Section 7. Resignation and Removal. Any director may resign at any time,

effective immediately, or at a specified later date, by written resignation delivered to the

Secretary of the Corporation. A director may be removed for, among other things,

missing three (3) consecutive, regularly scheduled meetings of the Board without

notifying the President of his intent to be absent prior to the meeting; provided, however,

such removal shall be accomplished only by the affirmative vote of a majority of all

directors of the Corporation.

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The Secretary shall, if directed by the Board, provide notice of this Section and

the Board’s intent to remove the absent director within ten (10) days after such director

has not attended three (3) consecutive meetings of the Board. Such notice shall be a

prerequisite for removal for absence and shall be provided in the manner set forth in

Article X of these Bylaws.

Section 8. Filling Vacancies. Vacancies on the Board caused by death,

resignation, disability, removal or such other cause shall be filled by appointment of a

new director by the affirmative majority vote of quorum of the remaining directors. A

director filling a Board vacancy shall serve for the balance of the unexpired term left by

the vacancy.

Section 9. Compensation. Directors, as such, shall not receive stated salaries for

their services, but nothing in these Bylaws shall be construed to preclude any director

from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.

In addition, the directors of this Corporation may be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-

pocket expenses incurred by them in rendering services to this Corporation, as the Board

of Directors from time to time determines to be directly in furtherance of the purpose of,

and in the best interest of, the Corporation.

Section 10. Meeting Without Notice. Any director may in writing or orally,

either before or after any meeting of the Board, waive notice thereof and without notice,

any director by his attendance at, and participation in, shall be deemed to have waived

notice of the action or actions taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors. Whenever

all of the directors of this Corporation shall be present and consent to, or participate in, a

meeting thereof, such meeting shall be deemed to be a legal meeting and the business

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transacted thereat shall be legal and valid in all respects, the same a though such meeting

had been regularly called and notice thereof had been regularly given.

Section 11. Additional Directors. The Board may create an additional class or

classes of nonvoting directors as it may from time to time determine.

Section 12. Proxies. A director shall not appoint a proxy or vote by proxy,

except as provide by Statute, the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation, or these

Bylaws.

Section 13. Presence at Meetings. Members of the Board of Directors or any

committee may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee by

means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by which all

persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation at a

meeting shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

Section 14. Committees of the Board. The Board of Directors may, by resolution

passed by a majority of the Board of Directors, designate, define the authority of, set the

number and determine the identity of, members of one or more committees, each

committee to consist of at least one or more directors of the Corporation. However, not

all committee members need to be members of the Board of Directors. The Board may,

by similar vote, designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee,

who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee.

Any committee, to the extent provided in these Bylaws or in the resolution, shall have

and may exercise all of the powers and authority granted by these Bylaws to the Board of

Directors in the management and business affairs of the Corporation; provided, however,

that no committee shall be granted any powers or authority exceeding that granted to the

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Board of Directors. Unless otherwise stated in the resolution creating it, or in these

Bylaws, committee actions shall be taken only upon affirmative vote of three-fourths

(3/4) of the members of the committee. Failure of a committee to reach an agreement

upon any issue before it, shall require referral of such issue to the entire Board of

Directors.

The activity of all committees of this Corporation shall be conducted in such

manner as will advance the best interests of the Corporation. The rules of procedure and

all other regulations of each committee shall be consistent with the Articles of

Incorporation, Bylaws, and policies of the Corporation. There shall be no limit to the

number of years a committee member may serve on a committee or committees. The

meetings of all committees shall be open to attendance by all directors, which directors

may participate in any such meeting but may not vote unless he is a member of the

committee.

All actions of each committee shall be reported to the Board of Directors and shall

be subject to revision and alteration. Each committee shall fix its own rules of procedure,

except as specifically limited by the Board of Directors or these Bylaws. Each committee

shall meet as provided by such rules, or by resolution of the Board of Directors, or a call

by any member of the committee.

Section 15. Nominating Committee. The Executive Director and/or a Nominating

Committee appointed by the President shall present a slate of candidates for the Board of

Directors. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual business meeting.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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Section 1. Election. The officers of the Corporation shall be elected by the

membership at the annual business meeting of the membership, and shall consist of a

President, Vice President, a Secretary/Treasurer and such other officers as the Board shall

determine from time to time. The President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer

shall be selected from the Board of Directors of the Corporation. A vacancy in any office

of this Corporation occurring by reason of death, disqualification, resignation or removal

shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the election or appointment of a

successor by the affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the remaining directors

present at any meeting of the Board.

Section 2. President. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the

Corporation and shall preside at all meetings of the members, and of the Board of

Directors as Chairperson of the Board. The President shall appoint all committees

required to carry out the activities of the Corporation. The President shall execute all

contracts or instruments requiring an officer’s signature, unless otherwise directed by the

Board, and shall have the general powers and duties usually vested in the office of the

President, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of

Directors may from time to time prescribe.

Section 3. Vice President. The Vice President shall attend all meetings of the

members and all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall exercise and perform the

authorities and duties of the President in the event of the latter’s death, disqualification,

or incapacity, unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors. The Vice President

shall have such powers, and shall exercise and perform such other authorities and duties

as the Board of Directors shall from time to time prescribe. The Vice President shall be

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Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairperson shall act in the

absence of the Chairperson of the Board and shall assume the duties of the Chairperson in

such event.

Section 4. Secretary/Treasurer. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be secretary of,

and shall attend all meetings of, the Board of Directors and the membership and shall

perform such duties as may, from time to time, be prescribed by the Board of Directors.

Section 5. Executive Director. The Executive Director shall serve at the pleasure

of the Board of Directors and shall handle the administrative duties of the Corporation.

The Executive Director shall be appointed at the annual meeting by a majority vote of the

Board of Directors for a term of one (1) year and shall be a non-voting member of the

Board. The Executive Director shall maintain the office of the Corporation, and shall

attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and the membership and record all the

proceedings of the minutes of the Corporation in a book to be kept for that purpose, and

shall perform like duties for the standing committees when required. The Executive

Director shall preserve all documents and records belonging to the Corporation and shall

maintain a list of all members of the Corporation in good standing and give, or cause to

be given, notice of all meetings of the members and all meetings of the Board of

Directors. The Executive Director shall have the care and custody of the corporate funds

and securities and shall receive, disburse and account for all funds and other items of

value belonging to the Corporation as may be ordered from time to time by the Board of

Directors. The Executive Director shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and

disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall present a financial

statement at each annual meeting of the Corporation. As requested by the Board of

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Directors, the Executive Director will, from time to time, provide an audited financial

statement to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director shall deposit all monies,

securities, and other valuable effects of the Corporation in the name, and to the credit of

the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated from time to time by the Board

of Directors. Except to the extent that some other person or persons may be specifically

authorized by the Board of Directors, the Executive Director shall make, execute, and

endorse all checks and other commercial paper on behalf of the Corporation when

requested by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director shall publish and distribute

a newsletter, and shall perform such other duties as determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 6. Management and Administrative Employees. This Corporation may

have such management and administrative employees from time to time determined

necessary by the Board of Directors. Those employees shall be appointed in a manner,

have the duties and responsibilities, and hold their positions for the time prescribed by the

Board of Directors.

Section 7. Compensation. The officers and employees of this Corporation may

be paid such reasonable compensation, if any, for their services rendered to this

Corporation in those capacities and be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses,

as the Board of Directors from time to time determines to be directly in furtherance of the

purposes of, and in the best interests of, this Corporation.

Section 8. Bond. The Board of Directors of this Corporation shall from time to

time determine which, if any, of the officers, agents, or employees of this Corporation

shall be bonded and the amount of each bond.

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Section 9. Removal of Officer. Any officer may be removed at any time, with or

without cause, by the vote of a majority of the membership at any regular meeting or at a

special meeting called for that purpose.

Section 10. Resignation. Any officer may resign at any time. Such resignation

shall be made in writing to the President or the Secretary of the Corporation and shall

take effect at the time specified therein or, if no time be specified, at the time of its

receipt by the President or Secretary. The acceptance of a resignation shall not be

necessary to make it effective.

ARTICLE VI

AWARDS

Member awards for service to the turf and ornamental industry and/or excellence in

communications skills may be established by the Corporation upon recommendation of

the Board of Directors and approval by the membership. Without such approval, no

awards program shall carry endorsement by the Corporation, either specific or implied.

ARTICLE VII

CESSATION OF OPERATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

Section 1. Right to Cease Operations and Distribute Assets. By a majority vote

of all directors, the Board may resolve that the Corporation cease operations and

voluntarily dissolve. Such resolution shall set forth the proposed dissolution and direct

designated officers of the Corporation to perform all acts necessary to effect a

dissolution. If notice as required by these Bylaws has been given, the resolution may be

adopted at any meeting of the Board. The resolution to dissolve shall be approved only

upon affirmative vote by three-fourths (3/4) of the members of the Board constituting a

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quorum at the meeting during which the resolution is proposed. If there are members

with voting rights, the resolution and plan of dissolution shall be submitted for approval

by the members. Written notice shall be given to each member with voting rights and

such notice shall state that the purpose of the meeting is to consider dissolving the

Corporation. If such cessation and distribution is called for, the Board shall set a date for

commencement of the distribution.

Section 2. Cessation and Distribution. When cessation of operations and

distribution of assets has been called for, the Board of Directors and the designated

officers shall cause the Corporation to discontinue its regular business activities and

operations as soon as practicable, and shall liquidate and distribute all the Corporation's

assets to other entities in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 317A.735. Notice

of intent to dissolve shall be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Minnesota

Statutes, Section 317A.723 and 317A.733.

ARTICLE VIII

INDEMNITY

Section 1. Indemnity. Each director, officer, and employee, past or present, of

the Corporation shall be indemnified by the Corporation in accordance with, and to the

fullest extent permitted by, Minnesota Statutes, Section 317A.521. The Corporation shall

not be obligated to indemnify any other person or entity, except to the extent such

obligation shall be specifically approved by resolution of the Board of Directors. This

Section is for the sole and exclusive benefit of the persons designated herein and no

person, firm, or entity shall have any rights under this Section by way of assignment,

subrogation or otherwise, and whether voluntarily, involuntarily, or by operation of law.

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Section 2. Insurance. The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on

behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the

Corporation, against any liability asserted against and incurred by such person in his

official capacity, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation

would have the power to indemnify such person against liability under Minnesota

Statutes, Section 317A.521, the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws. The

Corporation shall have the power to advance to such persons expenses incurred in

defending any such proceeding to the maximum extent permitted by law. This section is

for the sole and exclusive benefit of the directors, officers and employees, past or present,

of the Corporation and no other person, firm, or entity shall have any rights hereunder by

way of assignment, subrogation, or otherwise, whether voluntarily, involuntarily, or by

operation of law.

ARTICLE IX

AMENDMENTS

The Bylaws of the Corporation may be altered, amended or repealed by a three fourths

(3/4) vote of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting of the Board,

provided that notice of the proposed changes is included in the notice of such meeting.

Amendments shall be effective immediately upon approval by the Board.

ARTICLE X

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Contracts. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or

officers, agent or agents of the Corporation to enter into any contract or execute and

deliver any instrument in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, and any such

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authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Unless so authorized by the

Board of Directors, no officer, agent, or employee shall have any power or authority to

bind the Corporation by any contract or engagement, or to pledge its credit or to render it

liable pecuniarily for any purpose or to any amount.

Section 2. Loans and Pledges. No loans shall be contracted nor pledges or

guarantees given on behalf of the Corporation unless specifically authorized by the Board

of Directors.

Section 3. Authorized Signatures. All checks, drafts, or other orders for the

payment of money, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of the

Corporation shall be signed by such person or persons and in such manner as shall be

from time to time determined by the Board of Directors or these Bylaws.

Section 4. Deposits. All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited to the credit

of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of

Directors may designate and shall be disbursed under such general rules and regulations

as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.

Section 5. Corporate Seal. The Corporation shall not have a corporate seal.

Section 6. Books and Records. The Board of Directors of this Corporation shall

cause to be kept:

(a) Records of all proceedings of the Board of Directors and all committees;

(b) Records of all votes and actions of the members; and

(c) All of the records and books of account as shall be necessary and appropriate to the conduct of the corporate business.

Section 7. Documents Kept at Registered Office. The Board of Directors shall

cause to be kept at the registered office of this Corporation originals or copies of:

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(a) Records of all proceedings of the Board of Directors and all committees;

(b) Records of all votes and actions of the members;

(c) All financial statements of this Corporation; and

(d) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of this Corporation and all amendments and restatements thereof.

Section 8. Accounting System and Audit. The Board of Directors shall cause to be

established and maintained, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

applied on a consistent basis, an appropriate accounting and financial reporting system

for this Corporation.

ARTICLE XI

NOTICES AND WAIVER

Section 1. Notices. Whenever, under provisions of Statute, the Articles of

Incorporation, or these Bylaws, notice is required to be given to any member, director, or

committee member, it shall not be construed to mean personal notice, but such notice as

may be given in writing, by mail, addressed to such member, director or committee

member at his address as it appears on the records of the Corporation, with postage

prepaid thereon, and such notice shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same

shall be deposited in the United States mails. Notice may also be given by telegram,

telex, or telephone, followed by written confirmation within five (5) days.

Section 2. Waiver. Whenever any notice is required to be given under the

provisions of Statute, the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, the person or

persons entitled to notice may waive such notice, whether before or after the time stated

therein, by a signed writing to that effect, which shall be deemed the equivalent of proper

notice.

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ARTICLE XII

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1. Gender References. All references in these Bylaws to a party in the

masculine shall include the feminine and neuter.

Section 2. Plurals. All references in the plural shall, where appropriate, include

the singular and all references in the singular shall, where appropriate, be deemed to

include the plural.

SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE

The Undersigned, being the Secretary of the Corporation, does hereby certify that

the foregoing Bylaws of the Corporation were adopted by resolution of the Board of

Directors of the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association at a duly authorized

meeting held on the 9th day of November, 1989.

ATTEST

Cindy Code, Secretary

Jerry Roche, President Turf And Ornamental Communicators Association

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AustraliaAustralian Golf Course SuperintendentsAssociationScott [email protected]

Golf AustraliaBrendan [email protected]

Golf & Sports Turf MagazineLesley [email protected]

Greenworld MagazineNeil [email protected]

Power Equipment AustraliaStephen [email protected]

Turfgrass AustraliaBrett [email protected]

AustriaGreenkeepers Association of AustriaChristian [email protected]

BelgiumGreenkeepers Association of BelgiumEttienne [email protected]

CanadaCanadian Golf Superintendents [email protected]

DenmarkDanish Greenkeepers AssociationB. [email protected]

EstoniaEstonian Greenskeepers AssociationRein [email protected]

EuropeFederation of European GolfGreenkeepers AssociationsDean [email protected]

FinlandFinnish Greenkeepers AssociationMs. Pirjo [email protected]

FranceGreen [email protected]

French Golf Course GreenskeepersAssociationPatrice Bernardwww.golfpiste.com

Materiel & PaysageJean-Paul [email protected]

GermanyGerman Greenkeepers AssociationHubert [email protected]

GVD Greenkeeper Verband DeutschlandGreenkeepers [email protected]

Greenkeepers JournalFranz-Josef [email protected]

TOCA International Communications Contacts


IcelandIcelandic Greenkeepers AssociationMargeir [email protected]

International International Greenkeepers AssociationClaus [email protected]

Federation of European Golf GreenskeepersAssociationDean [email protected]

IrelandGolf Course Superintendents Association ofIrelandTracy [email protected]

ItalyItalian Golf FederationItalian Association of Golf Secretaries andGreenkeepersPaolo Crocewww.gcsai.org

Italian Greenkeepers [email protected]

JapanJapanese Society of Turfgrass Sciencehttpwww.tctv.ne.jp

Japan Golf Fellowship AssociationGodai Koga

Turfgrass R & D Organization of JapanYoshisuki Makigdmaki@enshu_net.or.jb

NetherlandsGroenten & FruitEddie van der WereldRedactie.groenfen&[email protected]

Netherlands (Dutch) GreenkeepersAssociationArnoud de [email protected]

NorwayNorwegian Greenkeepers AssociationSteinar [email protected]

PolandPawel LewinskiPolish Greenkeeper [email protected]

RussiaRussian Greenkeepers AssociationDmitry [email protected]

SloveniaSlovenian Greenkeepers AssociationGorazd [email protected]

South AfricaParks and Grounds Maintenance magazineGC Managers & Greenkeepers Associationof Republic of South AfricaNigel H. [email protected]

SpainReal Club de Golf SotograndeIgnacio [email protected]

Spanish Greenkeepers AssociationRafael [email protected]

SwedenSwedish Greenkeepers AssociationRolf [email protected]

SwitzerlandSwiss Greenkeepers AssociationMartin [email protected]


Turf [email protected]

UKAmenity Machinery and EquipmentTony [email protected]

Beam AdvertisingGraeme [email protected]

The British and International GolfGreenkeepers AssociationGreenkeeper [email protected]

Golf Management EuropeJohn [email protected]

Horticulture WeekSally [email protected]

The Institute of GroundsmanshipThe GroundsmanMike [email protected]

Landscape and Amenity Product UpdateDavid [email protected]

Landscape DesignSally [email protected]

Landscape NewsGraham [email protected]

The LandscaperChris [email protected]

Pitchcare ComDave [email protected]

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