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October/November 2009

Delegates gather for 17th annual meeting
Delegates representing 95 chapters met Oct. 9-11 at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., and in Kansas City, Mo., for the annual Chapter Delegates Meeting. Attendees were updated on the association’s current programs and future initiatives, and met the candidates for the 2010 GCSAA board of directors. Delegates were particularly interested to hear how GCSAA is faring in the tough economy. View the presentations and a recap of the discussions.

Emerging leaders participate in GCSAA Leadership Academy
Twenty-five superintendents attended the second annual GCSAA Leadership Academy, Sept. 9-10 at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan. The class participated in sessions aimed at developing leadership skills and becoming better informed about GCSAA programs and services. Attendees also had ample opportunities to network with their peers. Read more.

Final week for Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards
Applications for the 2009 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards are due by Oct. 18. National winners will be determined from the top public, private, resort and international applicants. From the national winners, an overall winner will be announced, and chapter and merit prizes are also awarded. Chapter awards are given to each chapter’s applicant who has the highest score and who is not a national winner.

Nominating Committee announces candidates for 2010 GCSAA Board of Directors

GCSAA needs you! Volunteer for 2010 committee service


 

Donating to the Environmental Institute for Golf just got easier! Donors can now make a donation online. It’s easy, fast and convenient.

 

Research program update: A letter from the chair of the Research Committee and GCSAA’s director of research regarding funding new research for 2010.

 

Registration open for GCSAA Education Conference
and the Golf Industry Show

Conference and show registration is now open, so make plans to kick it west to San Diego this February. The 2010 event will debut a completely revamped Monday-Friday schedule, which frees up your weekends to enjoy all that this sunny city has to offer. The conference will include new events, seminars and sessions designed to give you the greatest return for your investment. Learn more and register. If you would like to promote the 2010 GCSAA Education Conference and the Golf Industry Show, You’ll find promotional ads in various sizes in GCSAA’s chapters section.

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Promote profession, fellow members with GCSAA TV’s autoplay
Now you can set up a continuous loop of GCSAA TV on any television to share these stories with your crew and golfers, in trade show booths and at chapter meetings, fundraisers and other community events.

“Autoplay" allows you to select and play multiple GCSAA TV channels – including features, environmental, research, and short, fun videos such as What’s in Your Cart? and Tee It Up.

Play GCSAA TV in the clubhouse or pro shop to take your golfers inside the world of golf course management. When your staff breaks for lunch or inclement weather, keep them informed and entertained with videos featuring innovative golf operations, the latest university research, tips from environmental leaders and tournament prep stories.

View this video to learn the four simple steps to connect your computer to any television, and how to activate the autoplay feature.

 

10/18

GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards nominations

11/02

Deadline to volunteer for committee service

Rankin to receive Old Tom Morris Award

Golf Industry Show joins fight against hunger

Rockland's Ceplo to host Green Links

GCSAA awards 12 collegiate scholarships

GCSAA awards Royal Spanish Golf Federation scholarship


Midwest Association of GCS hits the airwaves to promote their members and profession
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GCSAA visits 25 chapters in
2009 Speakers Bureau Program
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Each month, GCSAA provides membership reports of new, reclassified and dropped members to assist chapters with the shared membership verification process. Get these reports now.

Be the first to congratulate your members who recently became certified or renewed certification.

Newly certified in September:
Michael Studier, CGCS
Capital City Club at Crabapple    
Woodstock, Ga.

Brian Hollingsworth, CGCS
Dataw Island Club
Saint Helena Island, S.C.

 

 

Partner Recognition Program

 

 
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