7:30-8:00 AM REGISTRATION
Coffee and Danishes
8:00-10:00 AM STIHL TECHNOLOGY, SAFETY AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Mark Harrison, STIHL USA, Technical Sales Specialist
This class will discuss safety and operation of STIHL products. They will cover how to properly maintain chainsaws and trimmers including troubleshooting, preventative and routine maintenance.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM NEW AND OLD BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
Hosted by Napa and East Penn Manufacturing
Do you know the difference between lead acid, absorbed glass mat and spun wound batteries? Did you know they charge differently? What’s the future in turf equipment for Lithium ion power cells? There’s a lot more to battery construction and technology than you realize. Join us for a look at what’s new in batteries.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM REEL TECHNOLOGY
Instructors: John Herrera, Smith Turf & Irrigation Tommy Howard, Tri-State Pump & Controls Cort Rash, Revels Turf & Tractor
This seminar will focus on the continuing evolution and technological innovation prevalent in modern reel type cutting units. Regardless of manufacturer, design or application, the technician plays a critical role in the effectiveness, durability and performance of their reels. The process starts with first identifying best management practices associated with the type of reels they have at their property.
12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH AND BUSINESS MEETING
Sponsored by STI
TURF TECH OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by TSP
1:30-3:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION WITH STI, TSP, JOHN DEERE, JRM Moderator: David Prekop, Equipment Manager, Secession Golf Club John Hererra, Smith Turf & Irrigation Tommy Howard, Tri-State Pump & Controls Cort Rash, Revel Turf & Tractor Ted Pegram, Tee to Goal Jimmy Abernathy, JRM, Inc.
2:00 PM EETC/GCSAA TESTING AVAILABLE (Please bring your own laptop)
4:00-7:00 PM CAROLINAS GCSA TRADE SHOW Myrtle Beach Convention Center
7:00-10:00 PM CAROLINAS NIGHT ON THE BEACH Dunes Golf & Beach Club 9000 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC