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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2007

Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council Hires Management Company

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council (PTC) recently contracted with Calabrese Management, Inc., an association management company based out of Harrisburg, PA, to provide its administrative services.

Denise R. Calabrese has been named the Executive Director of PTC. Calabrese has been working in non-profit management for the past 19 years in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Her focus has been in public affairs, public relations, fundraising, strategic planning, media relations, and crisis communications.

In addition to Calabrese serving as Executive Director, PTC staff will include Amy Bell, Database and Financial Manager; Bethany Dennis, Communications Manager; Julie Sullivan, Events Coordinator; and Tonya Weikel, Customer Service Representative.

When asked about contracting with PTC, Calabrese said, “We are looking forward to partnering with the PA Turfgrass Council to advance its presence in the industry. I am excited to begin developing and strategizing new ideas that will surely invigorate PTC and promote its annual trade shows as the premier events for the industry.”

The Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council promotes professionalism in all facets of the turfgrass industry by providing educational opportunities, grants and support for education and research projects, encouraging future industry leadership through scholarship and awards, and promoting interaction with government agencies, private institutions and the general public. Members include golf course superintendents, owners/operators of lawn care services, nurserymen, landscapers, sod growers, sports field managers and industrial representatives.

MEDIA CONTACT: Bethany Dennis, Communications Manager, communications@paturf.org