. Weinbrenner and Combs Join CSFM Club MSTMA members Mike McDonald, CSFM, University of Minnesota, far left, and Tom Rudberg, CSFM, S&S Tree Specialists, far right, celebrate two new CSFM's to their club at the STMA National conference in Orlando, Fla. on January 15. The two new members are Roger Weinbrenner, CSFM, University of St. Thomas, (second from right) and Herb Combs, CSFM, (second from left) The Pennsylvania State University. Herb has Minnesota ties as he worked under Mike McDonald at the University of Minnesota early in his career. Minnesotans Enjoy a Great Time in Orlando For the 2010 STMA Conference in January The 2010 Conference & Exhibition took place at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center in Lake Buena Vista the week of January 11-16. The thought of Florida in January seemed very appealing as Minnesotans were weathering 15 below temperatures through the holidays. When MSTMA members landed in Florida early in the week the temp was only 38 degrees, a little disheartening but still about 50 degrees warmer than Minnesota. Each day warmed up a bit and by the end of the week the temps were near 80. The conference was well-run and very educational. Speakers covered a variety of topics. It was tough to attend every seminar that was of interest. READ MORE MSTMA ELECTS FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS AT ITS JAN. 6 ANNUAL MEETING . At its Annual Meeting on Jan. 6, the membership of the MSTMA voted four new members to the Board of Directors and voted to retain Roger Weinbrenner, CSFM, University of St. Thomas, as Treasurer of the association. The new members are: Kevin Fernandez, White Bear Lake Area Schools #624, as 2nd Vice President; Jeff Hintz, Northwestern College as General Director: Scott Melling, Professional Fieldcare, a division of Par Aide Products Company, as Commercial Director, and Jim Schmitz, Reinders, Inc., as MTGF Representative. Pictured is new Commercial Board member Scott Melling. Steve Berg, St. Paul Academy and Summit School, is now President. Out-going President Paul Griffin will stay on Board as Ex-Officio. Steve Gilbertson, City of Lino Lakes, is now Vice-President. Also retaining their positions on the Board are General Director Josh Graham, University of Minnesota; Commercial Director Kevin Manley, JRK Seed and All Pro Turf Supply, and MTGF Representative Connie Rudolph, Midway Stadium/City of St. Paul. Jeff Turtinen continues to serve as Executive Secretary. Recognized and thanked by out-going President Paul Griffin for their contributions on the Board were: Tom Fuller, Turfwerks; Rick Beane, City of St. Louis Park, and Grant Davisson, Minnesota Vikings Football Club. Pictured on the left is new MSTMA Board member Jim Schmitz. Schmitz is standing with Dale Parske. Both are representatives of Reinders, Inc.  *  *  *  * The MPSA / MSTMA Spring Workshop is set for March 31 at the University of St. Thomas. Speakers will be confirmed soon. Registration forms, sponsorship opportunities and display opportunities will be forwarded to the membership by February 1.