MISSION STATEMENT
The Atlantic Turfgrass Research Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the turfgrass industry in Atlantic Canada.
HISTORY
16 June 1992: Registration of Atlantic Turfgrass Research Foundation incorporation.
22 July 1992: Became a tax-exempt status as a registered charity. Objects of the corporation are to receive all manners of charitable gifts and donations and to apply the same for charitable purchases as follows:
(i) conducting research into the growth of turfgrass and trees and the study of horticulture
The Atlantic Turfgrass Research Foundation Inc. (ATRF Inc.) is supported by members of the Atlantic Golf Superintendents Association Inc. These members have formed a board of directors and developed a partnership with the Nova Scotia Agricultural College to further develop turfgrass research in Atlantic Canada. In 1994, with the construction of an USGA spec. research green at the NSAC campus, the Atlantic Turfgrass Research Center began.
in all it's aspects;
(ii) donating funds to other charitable organizations within the limits proscribed by law, for
the purpose of providing for the study of and/or research into growth of turfgrass,
trees and the study of horticulture in all it's aspects; and
(iii) granting bursaries to individuals who are engaged in the study of horticulture in all aspects.
In 1996, it was determined that fund raising was necessary to continue the growth of research. The ATRF Inc. did not have the right under it's charter to sell services for revenues. Therefore the A.T.R.F. Membership Services Inc. became the fund raising organization of the ATRF Inc.
ATRF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS 2008
Chair
Barry
Stone
Irri Plus
Vice Chair
Ken
Gosbee
Fox Hollow
Past Chair
John
Mills
Northumberland Links
Treasurer/ Industry Rep.
Steve Lowe
Shaw Resources
Secretary
Gorden
Horsman
Moncton Commons
NS Director
Sue Crawford
Mill Ridge
NB Director
Kevin Wentzell
Golf Bouctouche
Andy Magee
Hampton Golf & CC
PEI
Director
AGSA Rep.
Andrew Chant
Granite Springs Golf Club
ATRF PAST CHAIRMEN
Present
Barry Stone
2004-06
John Mills
2002-04
Stuart
Lenthall-Ascott
2000-02
Jim Nix
1997-00
Hugh Yorke
1995-97
Mike De Young
1992-95
Blake Palmer
ATRF SCRAMBLE SITES
Antigonish Golf & Country Club
Pine Needles Golf & Country Club
Stanhope Golf & Country Club
Mactaquac Golf Course
Ashburn Golf Course
Sussex Golf & Country Club
Fox Meadow Golf Course
Abercrombie Golf & Country Club
Rockwood Park Golf Club
Summerside Golf Club
Northumberland Links
Abercrombie Country Club
Sussex Golf & Country Club
Moncton Golf & Country Club
Amherst Golf Club
Links at Crowbush Cove
Mactaquac Golf Course