The International Greenkeepers were lucky enough to be invited to promote our industry to the public at The National Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo this year, 21-23 April.
The event went well, with Greenkeepers teaming up with Turf NSW to put on a great show for the public.
So many people to thank for the event and hopefully I won’t forget anyone.
First off to Mark and his team from Evergreen Turf NSW for preparing the area, by top making the area.
Then Turf NSW for organising the turf especially the two farms who donated the turf.
Huge thanks to Anthony from Greener Lawn Supplies who even delivered and laid his competitors turf plus donating 200m2 of his own turf with his offsider Nathan.
And to All Year Round Turf for donating the other 200m2.
We cannot forget Dave Raison and John from Turf Plus for coming out to help after half the job was done, you both were life savers as the roles were heavy.
Then there was life saver Michael Sammut for sorting out a fence to protect the site from cars and trucks.
And finally to the Sydney Dragway for allowing us to dig up their site, then replacing with nice new turf.
We also recently exhibited at a huge high school careers event in Western Sydney with around 6000 students and job seekers passing through during the three days.
Huge thanks to the NSW Sports Turf Association for helping out as well as our members Damien Curtis, Jake DeMarigny and Darren Turner.
We spoke to hundreds of kids who have no idea what that want to do, great news, close to 200 kids registered their interest in our Industry.
We have a lot more events this year to exhibit at so if you are in helping out or require staff please do not hesitate to reach out International Greenkeepers.
Events like this are very important for our industry as majority of people have no idea what we do. A short conversation can change a persons thoughts on what we do, maybe even join our industry.
For more information check out our website internationalgreenkeepers.com or email me internationalgreenkeepersfh@gmail.com
