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October 2007

Mona to leave GCSAA for World Golf Foundation
See news release for more details.

Submit proposals for 2008 Research Grant Program by Nov. 16
GCSAA invites you to submit a research proposal to the 2008 Research Grant Program. We encourage chapters, superintendents and turfgrass scientists to work together to identify research needs and to jointly develop the research proposal.


The deadline to submit proposals is Nov. 16. Please visit www.eifg.org for details about submitting a proposal.

Watch for Chapter Delegates Meeting highlights and outcomes
Highlights from the 2007 Chapter Delegates Meeting will be available on the Web site home page the week of Oct. 15. The presentation slides and notes will also be posted at that time. Full meeting outcomes will be available by mid-November.

Take advantage of outreach resources for your chapter
To create awareness, understanding and demand for GCSAA members and the association in the marketplace, GCSAA promotes its members in many ways. Included in this campaign are ongoing efforts to assist chapters in promoting the chapter and their members. Some of the efforts targeted specifically at chapters include articles for reprint, chapter media strategic planning/execution, news release templates and more. For more information on chapter-specific outreach efforts, contact Jeff Bollig, director of communications, at 800-472-7878, ext. 4430.

Check out the other ways GCSAA is promoting its members.

GCSAA Board of Directors proposes 6% dues increase among other items at the summer meeting in Austin, Tex.
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Final call for 2008 EGR Award nominations – due Oct. 15
If you wish to make a nomination for the 2008 Excellence in Government Relations Awards (EGR), please note that this year’s deadline of Oct. 15 is quickly approaching. The EGR Awards recognize and honor outstanding individual and chapter government relations efforts in the areas of advocacy and compliance. Visit GCSAA Online to learn more about the EGR Awards and to complete a nomination form.

Volunteer for a 2008 GCSAA committee or task group
Submit this online volunteer form no later than Nov 5th. For more information about the benefits of volunteering for GCSAA committee/task group service go here.

 

2008 GCSAA Education Conference
and Golf Industry Show

Your Business. Your Industry. Your Show.

Conference brochures were sent to members with the September issue of GCM
Chapter executives will receive their conference brochure in mid-October. This is your guide to all GCSAA Education Conference seminars/sessions, show events, registration and the Golf Industry Show. Register today.

Make your housing and air travel reservations
It's not too early to make your hotel and airline reservations for Orlando. Golf Industry Travel is available 365 days a year to assist in securing airline tickets for you. Plan now to bring your entire family to Orlando!

You Asked For It...You Got It! opens for member vote
This conference session will feature hot topics chosen by members! The voting phase is now open! Topics have been solicited from members on the Golf Industry Show Web site throughout the summer months. We asked members what problems and issues they faced over the year and now we are ready to have them vote on those hot topics. Their voice matters, so be sure to encourage your members to vote!

Solution Centers allow members to share best practices and interact with other industry professionals
Don't miss the exciting events and activities in the Solution Centers in Orlando! From the Pit Crew Challenge in the Team Solutions Center, to the building of the tee boxes in Golf Course Solutions, to the hitting cages in the Range & Outdoor Facility Solutions Center - there is something for every member of your golf course and facility management team.

 
10/13
2007 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards nominations due
10/12-10/14
Chapter Delegates Meeting
10/15
2008 Excellence in Government Relations Awards nominations due
11/5
Deadline to volunteer for 2008 committee/task group
Toro extends GCSAA tournament sponsorship
Chris Carson wins GCSAA’s Leo Feser Award
GCSAA contributes to Special Olympics success
Sarro named Colorado Golf Person of the Year
Greensburg, Kan. golf course to get makeover
Carlson earns national environmental award
Bayer to send five superintendents to conference & show
Wood selected to Advisory Council

This month the spotlight is on...

Michael “Mickey” Stachowski, GCSA of New Jersey president. Mickey shares his thoughts on how to keep all members engaged in a statewide chapter.

Cece Peabody, GCSA of New Jersey chapter executive.


The GCSA of New Jersey shows its commitment to the game and the environment by raising funds for the GCSA of New Jersey Foundation and The Environmental Institute for Golf.


Due to our system conversion the shared membership reports will not be available this month. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please contact Leann Cooper with any questions. Thank you!

 
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