Class A Code of Standards
Chapter III - Application for Class A Status
1. 1. New Member Application Process for Class A Status
1.1. Applicant must submit the completed GCSAA membership application, accompanied by the appropriate membership dues fee.
1.1.1. Completed applications shall be forwarded to the Director of Member/Chapter Services for approval.
1.2. Applicant must submit the completed GCSAA Class A Eligibility Worksheet accompanied by the following documentation:
1.2.1. Official college transcript
1.2.2. A Record of all education/service points achieved.
1.2.3. Proof of a current pesticide license or of passing the GCSAA IPM exam.
1.3. Applications for individuals requesting Class A status may take up to 30 days to process.
1.3.1. The official date of entry into Class A will become effective on the date the Class A membership is approved.
1.3.1.1. Due to varying dates of the Golf Industry Show (f/k/a GCSAA International Golf Course Conference and Show), all individuals joining as Class A in the month of February will have the expiration date of their first five-year renewal period extended to the last day of the month (2/28). Subsequent five-hear renewal cycles will run from 3/1 through 2/28.
1.3.2. Applicants will be notified by mail when Class A status is approved.
1.4. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant for further action.
1.5. Disputed applicant information shall be resolved in the form of a written appeal submitted by the applicant to the membership committee in care of the Director of Member/Chapter Services. (In accordance with Chapter VII of this Code.)
1.6. An individual denied Class A status may choose to appeal this action to the GCSAA Membership Committee by way of written appeal within 45 days of notification of such action. (In accordance with Chapter VII of this Code.)
2. Reclassifying to Class A Status
2.1. A Superintendent Member reclassifying to Class A status must submit the completed GCSAA Class A Eligibility Worksheet, if not previously submitted, accompanied by the following documentation:
2.2. Incomplete Class A Eligibility worksheets will be returned to the Superintendent Member for further action.
2.3. Disputed applicant information shall be resolved in the form of a written appeal submitted by the applicant to the membership committee in care of the Director of Member/Chapter Services. (In accordance with Chapter VII of this Code.)
2.4. An individual denied Class A status may choose to appeal this action to the GCSAA Membership Committee by way of written appeal within 45 days of notification of such action.
2.5. Class AA Life and A-Retired members who regain employment as a golf course superintendent will be grandfathered from the Class A entry-level requirements and will be placed directly on a five-year renewal cycle.
3. Confidentiality
3.1. The application and all subsequent related forms, reports and records shall be held by GCSAA in strict confidence. Applicants shall have complete access to all information in their file when requested in writing or in person.
3.2. The results of all administrative action shall be held by GCSAA in strict confidence.
3.3. The application and classification status of an individual may be shared with GCSAA Affiliated Chapters in accordance with the dual membership requirement.
4. Changes of Information
4.1. The applicant has a responsibility and burden to notify GCSAA in writing of any changes of information during the application or reclassification process.
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