CTRF Awards Services Contract to WCTA

Dec 5, 2016

For immediate release:

The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF) is pleased to announce the Western Canada Turfgrass Association (WCTA) has been selected to provide administrative services to the CTRF.

The selection process began earlier this year with circulation of an RFP followed by committee review of submissions and a final decision made by the CTRF Board this spring.  Over the summer and into the fall, a comprehensive contract was developed, outlining duties, responsibilities and expectations of the service provider.

“We’re very pleased to have ratified the service agreement for the WCTA to provide administrative services to the CTRF,” stated Christian Pilon, CTRF Chair, adding, “We look forward to a strong relationship with the WCTA that will benefit turfgrass research as a whole.”

WCTA President, Jason Pick added, "As a primary mandate of the WCTA, encouraging scientific process and contributing to turfgrass research has been our priority.  Sharing this passion with the CTRF, our alignment promises to foster continued investment, to the betterment of our turfgrass industry." 

Transition from the current service provider, the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, will begin immediately.

About the CTRF
The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation is a federation of organizations from across Canada that is committed to funding research that assists turf production, golf and sports field turf management.

Contacts:
Christian Pilon, Chair - cpilon_mbcc@bellnet.ca
Jerry Rousseau, WCTA Executive Director – exec.director@wctaturf.com
Website: www.turfresearchCanada.ca