THE PULSE is designed to keep members updated on current events related to the industry and membership.  Members can post information on "this web page" FREE of charge.  Simply email your information to kweitzel@westerneda.com at HAGCSA.  Your submission will be posted within forty-eight business hours and will remain on the site for forty-days. For additional questions, please contact Kim Weitzel at 816-561-5323.

The Heart of America GCSA is Looking for
Class A and Class B Superintendents
to Service on the 2025 Board of Directors.

Commitment:

Two Year Term

Attend Board Meetings Six Times a Year

Serve as a Committee Chairman

Provide Your Voice as a Voting Member to Association Decisions and Direction

You’re Not in it Alone
You Support the Association and Your Executive Board and Management Staff Supports You.

If Interested, Please Contact:
Jonathan Bennett, CGCS, Immediate Past President

jonathan@sunflowerhillsgolfcourse.com; 913-291-5347

Advanced Turf Sprayer Sweepstakes

Advanced Turf Solutions is excited to announce the chance to win a free one-year lease on a Steel Green Manufacturing SGXL (ARV $10,250), a powerful, high-capacity sprayer. Click below for more information and to learn how to register.

Joshua Michael Douglas

May 26, 1990 - May 16, 2024

Golf Course Superintendent

Milburn Country Club

The Heart of America GCSA is Honored to Announce Jeff White, CGCS, as GCSAA’s 2024 President.

Most Successful Rounds 4 Research in Program’s History

Volunteers Needed for the Advent Health Championship at Blue Hills CC

Memorial for Jeremy Dobson

Sandy Queen Announced as Executive Director

Sandy will serve as a personal contact for our members, working on increasing attendance, participation, and involvement with association activities. His focus will also be on fund raising and growth of membership. It is hoped Sandy will become a point of contact for our members and he also plans to visit each facility over the next two years. For the official announcement please click here...

KC Hall of Fame Adds Four

Central Links Golf — the product of a merger of the Kansas City Golf Association and the Kansas Golf Association in 2020 — has named four outstanding individuals to join the Kansas City Golf Hall of Fame. For more details click here...

DAVE FEARIS
1946 – 2021

David William Fearis, 74, born in Peoria, Illinois on October 14, 1946. The beloved husband of Lynn and father of Blaise, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas. David graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Agronomy from Perdue University Turf Grass School. David started his Superintendents Career at the Country Club of Peoria, Illinois at the age of 23. In 1985, David accepted the role of Superintendent at Blue Hills Country Club and served in the capacity for 16 years. David Fearis, a 53 year GCSAA Member, served as Association President in 1999 and was The Director of Membership from 2004 to 2010. David served on the boards of The Heart of America, GCSAA and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation and was President of The First Tee of Greater Kansas City in 2006 - 07. The Heart of America Chapter twice honored David with its Chester H. Mendenhall Award presented for Outstanding Service in the profession. David received GCSAA’s Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award in 2016, and was inducted into the Kansas City Golf Hall of Fame in 2020.

David was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bernice Fearis. He is survived by his wife, Lynn of the home, and his son, Blaise from Omaha, Nebraska. David will be forever remembered by his family, friends and lifelong golf relationships as the ultimate gentleman and your forever friend.

BRIAN BREEDLOVE
1971 - 2021

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Brian Breedlove, Advanced Service Technician, Van Wall Equipment. 

Our hearts and prayers go out to Brian’s family, friends, and co-workers during this most difficult time.  Brian was highly respected in his profession and an asset to our association and peers.  He will be deeply missed.

OBITUARY:

We mournfully announce the death of Brian Breedlove, 49, on January 29, 2021.  Brian Breedlove, from Kearney, Mo., was born to his parents, Ray and Thelma Breedlove, on June 24, 1971.
He is survived by his daughter, Justine Myers, and his very beloved grandchildren, Nikki, Brooklyn, Karleigh and Isaiah. He is also survived by his brother, Kevin Breedlove; his niece and nephews, Brandon, Mackenzie and Braxton, who meant more to him than words can describe.
Brian exhibited the perfect depiction of selflessness throughout his entire life. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and was truly an amazing father, son, brother and papa. His memory will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and there will never be a moment, of any day, that he is not missed.

Follow Us On Twitter Without a Twitter Account

Do you want to get tweets from @HAGCSA but don't want to create a Twitter account?  YOU CAN DO IT!  Just turn on your mobile phone, create a new text message, in the recipient space type 40404, type the following in the message body "follow @HAGCSA", hit send.  You will now be following us via the text message service provided by Twitter.  Any tweets we send out will come to you via a text message.  Standard text message rates apply.

HAGCSA Unveils New and Improved Website

The HAGCSA has officially launched a new, more updated website.  Though the new website may look different, the same content is available that was on the old website.  Features that are being discussed at the board level before implementation include online event registration and credit card processing.  These two features will give the HAGCSA a more streamlined and efficient way for members to conduct HAGCSA business.   An added feature of the new website is also the "Upcoming Events" page where viewers can see all scheduled events that have already been planned for the year.  If an event is not on the page, it is because the event does not have a date or location yet.  As of right now, once clicking on an event, you will be able view the event details and download the registration form.  You will also see on the left side of the page links to add the event to your Google calendar and/or your iCal.  You will also notice, if using your mobile device when viewing the site, it is very mobile friendly and looks very similar to a well designed app.  You are able to see and do everything on the mobile site you do on the desktop site.  Concerning mobile devices, it is possible on all "smart phones" to add the website to your phone's "home page" by adding it as a shortcut.  All phone's browsers are different so if you need help doing this go to this site for help.  The website also features a viewable and downloadable HAGCSA roster.  This is a page meant to viewed by HAGCSA members only.  If you do not have the password, please email Kim Weitzel.  Please be looking for updates to the entire site in the future.  If you have questions, comments, or feedback concerningthe site please contact Jacob Rockhold, jacob.rockhold@clubcorp.com