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August/September 2009

Register by Aug. 17 for Chapter Delegates Meeting
The 2009 Chapter Delegates Meeting will be held at the Kansas City Airport Marriott in Kansas City, Mo., and at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., Oct. 9-11. The format has been changed to include more opportunities for delegates, current board members and 2010 board candidates to network and learn from one another. Learn more about the meeting and register.

Voting rosters available online
Voting rosters are now accessible online to chapter presidents, executives, voting delegates and alternates. Chapters may amend their rosters through Dec. 1 in preparation for the annual meeting Feb. 12, 2009, in San Diego. Visit the voting delegate page for more information on voting rosters and the annual meeting.

Appoint voting delegate and alternate by Oct. 1
It’s not too early to appoint your chapter’s voting delegate and alternate. The voting delegate is the individual who attends the GCSAA annual meeting and casts votes on behalf of your affiliated chapter. Please fill out this form.

GCSAA can help promote your chapter
GCSAA regularly advertises in national industry publications as part of its ongoing efforts to reach employers, influential golfers and other key audiences. The most recent print media campaign includes three ads, each focusing on a specific way Class A superintendents benefit their golf facilities. These ads are now available for chapters to download for use in promoting superintendents in their local or state industry media, such as state golf association publications, regional golf magazines and fliers for posting in golf facilities.


 

EGR Awards recognize government relations efforts – nominate your chapter today
The 2010 GCSAA Excellence in Government Relations (EGR) Awards recognize members and chapters for their government relations efforts and accomplishments in the areas of advocacy and compliance. The awards reflect all government relations efforts and are not limited to the previous year's activities. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 15, 2009. Learn more about the awards and complete a nomination form.

 

Help your chapter members receive recognition for their environmental efforts
Applications for the 2009 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA) are now available online. These awards, presented in partnership with Syngenta and Rain Bird, Golf Division, recognize golf course superintendents and golf courses for their commitments to environmental stewardship. The deadline for applications is Oct. 18. Learn more.

 

Bayer program offers all-expenses-paid trip to San Diego conference and show
Bayer Environmental Science has teamed up with The Environmental Institute for Golf to send five golf course superintendents to the 2010 GCSAA Education Conference and the Golf Industry Show. Superintendents who have not attended the last two annual events are eligible to apply by Oct. 19. Winners will be selected by random drawing. Grants include airfare, hotel for five nights, full-pack registration, two seminars and $200 spending money. Learn more.

 

Congratulations to the latest research panel prize winners
Members of GCSAA’s 2009 Superintendent Research Panel were recently awarded prizes in the second-quarter drawing. The panel consists of nearly 2,000 members who offer opinions and expertise on surveys, products and other research efforts to assist the association and industry.

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View the latest videos featuring your chapter’s members:

Tee-2-Green Presents: A Renovation at California GC, with Thomas Bastis, CGCS at California GC, and a member of the GCSA of Northern California.
What’s in Your Cart? with Bruce Worzella, CGCS at West Bend CC, and a member of the Wisconsin GCSA.
Damaged green at Brown Deer Park GC, with Class A members Tim Wegner, John Canavan and Brian Zimmerman at Milwaukee County Parks, and members of the Wisconsin GCSA.
Sustainable Moments -- Weed Control, and Quick Couplers, with Class A member Darren Davis, superintendent at Olde Florida GC, and a member of the Florida GCSA and Everglades GCSA.

8/17

Chapter Delegates Meeting registration

10/1

Watson Fellowship Grants

10/15

GCSAA Excellence in Government Relations Awards nominations

10/18

GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards nominations

GCSAA Legacy Awards announced

Palm Springs courses to welcome GCSAA golfers

GCSAA Survey reveals member value increase

Oklahoma GCSA develops a six-point strategy to reach media and the public. Check out the strategy.

Congratulations to North Florida GCSA: 60th chapter to adopt new logo
The North Florida GCSA will receive $1,000 for assistance in converting to the new logo. By aligning the chapter logo with the national brand, the chapter will be able to take advantage of GCSAA’s national outreach efforts with golfers and employers. If your chapter would like more information regarding chapter logos, contact Leann Cooper, GCSAA’s chapter services manager.


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 that have recently become certified or renewed their certification.

Newly certified in July: Kevin Heath Puckett, CGCS at Cypress Lakes G&CC in Muscle Shoals, Ala.

 

 

 

 
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