In April, Kentucky SFMA (KYSFMA) organized a New Haven Community Field Clean Up Day at New Haven Community Park. The project focused on practical improvements that directly affect field safety, playability and appearance. Work included Safecoat installation, infield grading, installation of new base anchors, a new pitching rubber and a new home plate, painting foul lines and foul poles, stringing off the field, seeding and fertilizing the outfield, edging the field and helping set up the field’s maintenance game plan for the year. KYSFMA organized volunteers to give back to the community and network with turf managers from across the state during this hands-on project.
The chapter also hosted a Florence Y’alls Baseball Game Social Event on May 14 in Florence, Kentucky. The event was promoted as a networking night at the ballpark, giving members a more informal way to connect outside of a traditional education setting.
Kentucky SFMA and Tennessee Valley SFMA are partnering for a June 24 Field Day at the University of the Cumberlands. The event will focus on natural turf and synthetic turf education, CEUs and networking with turf professionals.
The event will feature a full day of education, networking and tours where attendees can meet members from across the region, share stories and grow their professional network.
This kind of cross-chapter collaboration strengthens the profession by connecting members across state lines and giving attendees access to a broader range of experiences, facilities and expertise.