If you’ve been looking for a way to get more involved in TPI or TLI now is the time! Complete a Committee Interest Application and join us as we shape the future of TPI and TLI.
What are the Turfgrass Producers International and The Lawn Institute Committees?
Conference & Education Committee
The primary responsibility of this committee is the development and coordination of educational programs for TPI events including pre-conference seminars, panel/board discussions, general education, and breakout sessions, and tours, along with the identification and recruitment of speakers.
Membership Committee
The focus of this group is to identify new programs and strategies that expand TPI’s membership participation worldwide and increase the value of a TPI membership.
Public Relations Committee
The primary goal of this group is to maximize TPI’s effectiveness in developing marketing strategies that serve to educate the general public; convey beneficial information to producers, suppliers, and end-users; address specific environmental advantages or concerns; enhance and expand TPI’s relationships with turfgrass extension specialists, researchers and educators; and develop, review, and revise various support materials specifically designed to achieve the intended objectives.
Leadership and Innovations Committee
The primary goal of this committee is to develop connections with leaders within TPI to develop strategies for reaching new leaders, developing new TPI programs, and utilizing technology to push TPI initiatives forward.
The Lawn Institute Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for developing fundraising activities for the Foundation and for helping to secure donations.
The Lawn Institute Research Committee
The Research Committee focuses on reviewing research proposals and making funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The Research Committee is also responsible for tracking the research being done in the turfgrass field and reporting on that research to the board.
The Lawn Institute Scholarship Committee
The Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship was established to honor a founding father of Turfgrass Producers International while demonstrating TPI’s commitment to education and offering a valuable member benefit. The Scholarship Committee solicits, collects, and reviews Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship applications annually. The committee members use objective criteria to select scholarship winners.
Join an open TPI or TLI Committee call in 2022
Add the committees of your choice to your calendar and save the links below to join us for our April Committee Week. All TPI Members are welcome to attend our committees and speak during the open remarks and questions period at the end of each call.
Membership: April 25, 2022 at 11 am EST Zoom Call Link
Research: April 25, 2022 at 2 pm EST Zoom Call Link
Conference and Education: April 26, 2022 at 11 am EST Zoom Call Link
Fundraising: April 26, 2022 at 2 pm EST Zoom Call Link
Scholarship: April 27, 2022 at 11 am EST Zoom Call Link
Leadership, Innovation, and Technology: April 27, 2022 at 2 pm EST Zoom Call Link
Public Relations: April 28, 2022 at 2 pm EST Zoom Call Link
