Highlights
Celebrate GCSAA!
Tuesday, Feb. 9
5:30 - 9 pm
Presented in partnership with Syngenta
Get ready for an evening of celebration as the former Opening Session and Welcoming Reception are combined to create a new special event. GCSAA President Mark Kuhns, CGCS, serves as host as the association honors the winners of GCSAA's most prestigious awards. The festivities then continue with food, fellowship and entertainment.
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Golf Industry Show
General Sessions
Before you hit the trade show floor, join your colleagues for two insightful presentations that will inspire, entertain and help you grow both professionally and personally. Arrive early for the perfect networking opportunity in a beautiful setting overlooking the San Diego Bay. Concession outlets will be available for you to purchase coffee and continental breakfast fare.
Multiple Personalities in the World of Golf:
Strange Creatures and True Characters
featuring Dr. Brian Little
Wednesday, Feb. 10
8-9 am
Dr. Brian Little, whose presentations are described as "utterly hilarious" and profoudly moving," will illustrate the effect personality has on communication, memory, learning styles and decision-making and argues that in our professional work, we are not always what we appear to be.
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Start Where You Are
featuring Chris Gardner
Thursday, Feb. 11
8-9 am
Few stories are as inspiring and moving as Chris Gardner’s rise from homelessness to become the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC, the bestselling author of the autobiography The Pursuit of Happyness, and inspiration for the movie of the same name starring Will Smith. Don't miss the opportunity to hear him share his keys to self-empowerment, and the message of beating the odds and breaking cycles.
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Student/Superintendent Employment Fair
Thursday, Feb. 11
5:30-6:15 pm
Presented in partnership with Hunter Industries
This event brings you face-to-face with motivated and dedicated students who are prepared to make the transition to internship, crew or assistant superintendent positions at your facility. The casual format of this event provides you the opportunity to engage with qualified applicants in an informal setting, minimizing the time you spend in the hiring process and maximizing your results.
Student/Superintendent Networking Reception
Thursday, Feb. 11
6:15-7 pm
Presented in partnership with John Deere Golf
The Networking Reception will be held immediately following the Employment Fair. This event offers food, beverage and camaraderie in a relaxed and casual environment. The 16th Annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition winners and team placements will be announced during the reception. Make plans to attend and develop those strong peer-to-peer connections that make a difference.
Show Floor Happy Hour
Thursday, Feb. 11
4-6 pm
Presented in partnership with
Agrotain International – Booth 4407
Floratine Products Group, Inc. – Booth 3025
JRM, Inc. – Booth 3947
Orlando CVB and OCCC – Booth 4947
Phillips Jennings Turf Farms – Booth 4151
The 2010 Golf Industry Show will close in style. Featuring 27 bars spread throughout the show floor, this event will provide a relaxed and casual atmosphere to conduct business, celebrate another successful show, and enjoy entertainment and networking opportunities with your colleagues and industry experts.
Don't miss these exciting technology giveaways during this event, compliments of the Test Drive Technology Lab:
- Two HP Netbook computers
- One Lenovo laptop computer
- Four iPod Nanos
Celebrating Certification!
Friday, Feb. 12
Noon - 1:30 pm
Presented in partnership with Syngenta
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, including a networking area, food and beverage stations, and music while celebrating superintendents who have achieved and maintained their CGCS designation. The short program will introduce newly certified superintendents and showcase the 25-year anniversary class. Invite a colleague to share in this experience.
If you're a CGCS, RSVP to the invitation mailed this fall and include a non-certified peer, your employer or assistant.