The Taranaki Golf Course Superintendents Association welcome delegate registrations for the 2008 North Island Fine Turf Conference, which will be held at the Quality Hotel Plymouth International in New Plymouth.
Our theme for the conference
We have practical presentations, quality speakers and a great venue.
Topics are aimed to be as informative as possible and the 14 individual presentations fall into the following categories: sustainable turf management; construction and landscaping; plant health; machinery; employment and personal development.
Speakers include:
Megan Hood,
Alex Glasgow,
Peter Munro,
Martin Wrigley,
Steve Marsden,
Peter Boyd,
Kevin Adams
and a number of local specialised speakers.
In addition to the presentations there will be a number of trade displays and a conference dinner, all at the Plymouth International.
Transport and accommodation is to be arranged by the individual delegates.
The two primary accommodation options are:
Quality Hotel Plymouth International; phone 0800 800 597 email reservations@plymouth.co.nz
Auto Lodge Motor Inn; phone 0800 800 896 email reservations@autolodge.co.nz
To avoid disappointment please book your rooms by May 23.
Both venues have single and twin share options available. Please indicate when booking that you are with the North Island Fine Turf Conference. The Auto Lodge is a 2-minute walk from the Plymouth International.
Registration will be in the foyer of the Plymouth from 2pm to 8pm on Sunday 29 June and in the entrance to the Plymouth Ballroom from 7:30am to 8:30am on Monday 30 June.
Delegates are kindly requested to return their registration form with payment by May 30.
Any enquiries contact the conference secretary, Martin Berry on email martinandandrea@clear.net.nz or 021 0526333.
