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

Presented in partnership with The Toro Company

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
AQUATROLS – Booth 4829
Floratine Products Group, Inc. – Booth 3025
JRM, Inc. – Booth 3947
Orlando CVB and OCCC – Booth 4947
Premier Club Services – Booth 7545
SipcamAdvan – Booth 2115
Syngenta – Booth 3725

The 2010 Golf Industry Show will close in style. Featuring multiple 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.

Several exciting giveaways will be announced during the event. Be sure to stop by the Test Drive Technology Lab in Booth 3148 to register for these great prizes:

• HP NetBooks
• A Lenovo NetBook
• iPod Nanos
• Logitech Wireless Keyboard/Mouse combination packs

The GCBAA (booth 3753) will be selling raffle tickets for a 2010 softtail Harley Davidson motorcycle. All proceeds will go to the GCBAA Sticks for Kids program. The winner will be announced at 5 p.m. during the Show Floor Happy Hour.

Golf Industry Show management will be walking the trade show floor during the Show Floor Happy Hour to hand out prizes to qualified buyer attendees at random. Prizes include a complimentary registration to the 2011 Golf Industry Show in Orlando, gift certificates and cash. $5,000 worth of prizes will be handed out - don't miss your opportunity to be one of the lucky winners.

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. Cameron J. Rains, co vice-president of the USGA Executive Committee, will be in attendance as our special guest and awards presenter.

If you're a CGCS, RSVP to the invitation mailed this fall and include a non-certified peer, your employer or assistant.