Student Essay / Video Contest

Tired of shrinking budgets limiting your professional development and that of your students? The Irrigation Foundation is proud to present an opportunity where you won't need a school grant to attend...

Your student - and YOU - could be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2011 Irrigation Show with a winning essay or video.

For the eighth consecutive year, the Irrigation Foundation is sponsoring an essay/video contest for college and technical school students interested in the green industry.

Encourage your students to craft a 1,500-1,800 word essay or a three- to five-minute video on this topic: How will irrigation careers be affected by limited water supplies in the future. Winners receive a trip valued at over $2,500 and an invaluable opportunity.

If your student is selected as a winner, you'll both receive a free trip to the show, Nov. 6-8 in San Diego. The Foundation will cover the costs of airfare, airport transfers, housing, educational classes, exposition registration and even a meals stipend.

The Irrigation Show is a unique event where you and your student will:

• Network with industry leaders


• Gain access to information and technologies not available in your local community.


• Discuss the field with industry professionals.


• Compare educational experiences with other instructors.


• Earn bragging rights for your educational institution.

Click here for details, application and submission link.

A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Irrigation Foundation created this contest to educate students on potential careers in the irrigation industry.

Golf Course Superintendent Openning in Alva, OK

Alva Golf & Country Club is a semi-private 9 hole golf course with approximately 175 dues paying members. Resources are somewhat limited so this position is a full time working position. There have been in the past, 2 part-time employees to assist the course manager. This is a hands on type of job.

Alva is a great community of approximately 5,000 people. We have a regional university, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, a newly remodeled and expanded health care facility, Share Medical Center and a great public school system. Like a lot of smaller Oklahoma towns, Alva does not have all the amenities of the larger cities but is a great place to live and to raise a family. I have lived in this area my entire life.

Should you or anyone have any questions, please feel free to contact Terry Ross at 580-327-5500. Applications or resumes may be sent to PO Box 42, Alva, OK 73717. For a more complete job description go to: www.osuokc.edu/gerkend