Chapter Liaison – Association Management

Purpose

At the GCSAA, there is a saying that “we serve our members through our chapters.” To that end, numerous programs and services have been developed and are in place to achieve this objective. There is also no substitute for personal communication. As such, a “field staffing” concept has been identified as the best way for GCSAA to outreach to its membership.  It is my goal to serve you and your chapter, and I want you to get the most out of your membership.

Another important responsibility is to listen to the needs of you and your chapter and to relay your input back to GCSAA Headquarters. It is the desire of GCSAA to have a presence at the chapter level, and your feedback is necessary to improve our operations.

Currently, I am working with various chapters and helping coordinate streamlined association management systems. There are specific chapters that I will be focused on in the short term, including Michigan and Pennsylvania, along with future coordination with various other chapters across the country including California in 2007.

The focus of this position is:

• Develop member/chapter services, including regional membership recruitment and strategic planning initiatives
• Work with chapters to establish a governance system for the state chapter and coordinate financial and membership systems
• Develop communication, publication, media and public relations plans
• Establish relationships among chapters, allied organizations, commercial partners and student chapters within the states
• Attend allied and chapter meetings and industry events to increase GCSAA visibility and promote a sense of community
• Increase awareness of the value and benefits of the GCSAA and chapter membership to current members; promote the value and benefits to non-member facilities to promote becoming a member of both GCSAA and a GCSAA-affiliated chapter
• For chapters looking to form one state-wide chapter, serve as a temporary executive for any amount of time necessary

Personal

I have worked in golf administration for nearly the past 10 years, including serving as the regional affairs/media relations director and junior golf manager for the Minnesota Golf Association. In addition, I was the executive director of the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association, which is the governing body of amateur golf for New Mexico and West Texas. In addition, I have worked in sports information and as a golf coach at South Dakota State University.

I have a Master’s Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Communications from St. John’s University in Minnesota.

I have served on the USGA regional associations committee and have been active at numerous national events. I look forward to the opportunity of serving GCSAA and its members. GCSAA members are vital for everyone who enjoys the game of golf.