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Internet Café

Level 1, Lobby B

DupontPresented in partnership with DuPont Professional Products

Keep in touch with your course and family while you are away.

Cafe hours are as follows:
6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 28
7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29 - Thursday, Jan. 31
7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1
8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2

Merchandise Store and Bookstore

Trade Show Floor – Booth 5145

This once-a-year opportunity offers the largest selection of books, apparel and accessories, all at great prices. You’re sure to find something for yourself and others—staff, family and friends.

  • Materials for conference seminars
  • Classic golf course management, golf general interest and career development titles
  • Newest titles related to the golf course management industry
  • Popular styles and colors of polos, wind shirts, jackets, ladies apparel and select items for children
  • Book-signing events
Merchanside store (GCSAA & CMAA) hours:
7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Wednsday, Jan. 30
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2
Bookstore hours:
6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 28
7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29
7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Wednsday, Jan. 30
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2

 

Golf Industry TravelNetworking Parks

presented in partnership with Golf Industry Travel

Located throughout the trade show floor, these parks are perfect places to relax, enjoy comfortable seating and meet with colleagues—all without leaving the trade show floor! The parks will feature internet kiosks, product locators and concession vendors.

New Orleans in 2009

Visit the New Orleans booth on the trade show floor and see what New Orleans has to offer attendees for next year’s GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show – Feb. 2-7, 2009. Learn more about New Orleans.

 

Attendee Resources in The GCSAA Answer Zone

The GCSAA Answer Zone hours:
8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1
9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2
Career Action Center

The Career Action Center provides your favorite career and employment features.  Take advantage of the following services:

  • Access free materials with information for job success – managing a team, elevating your position on the management team, processing paperwork, preparing job search tools, interviewing, mentoring through internships, hiring a staff and more!
  • Post your résumé online through GCSAA Job Postings.
  • Search the ERS Job Postings – hot off the computer, read them as they come in!
  • LIVE! One-on-One Career Coaching sessions including résumé and cover letter critiquing, interviewing strategies and techniques, exploring alternative career paths*.
  • Conduct live interviews with Employers – If you are an Employer who is interested in setting up interviews, we have the solution for you*.
  • Attend one of the informative Career Hot Topics  

*Advance appointments for one-on-one, 30-minute sessions and employer interviews are encouraged, but not required. Session times are available Thursday, Jan 31, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Contact  GCSAA Career Services at 800-472-7878, ext. 4424 or email to career@gcsaa.org to schedule a time today!

Chapter Services

Get connected with your local chapter and get details on the following:

  • Access resources and tools to effectively manage your chapter as a volunteer or executive.
  • Tap into information that will help you develop your leadership skills and prepare future leaders.
  • Take advantage of the resources and benefits available to GCSAA-affiliated chapters.
  • Get ideas to grow your membership, retain members and engage members in new way.
Member Services

The member services area is the place to go at the Golf Industry Show for personalized information about GCSAA membership.You’ll find GCSAA staff on hand to tell you how you can become a member or simply make the most of the education, programs, resources and networking opportunities that come with your existing GCSAA membership.

In the member services area you can:

  • Participate in interactive demonstrations
  • Navigate your way through Member Central
  • Preview GCSAA’s Weathercast tool
  • Find out more about becoming or maintaining a Class A membership
  • Learn more about GCSAA’s Certification program, including how to become certified, maintaining your certification, and resources to help you get there.
  • Certification. GCSAA offers golf course superintendents a professional certification program enabling them to be recognized for their superior levels of achievement in golf course management. The professional designation (CGCS) Certified Golf Course Superintendent is bestowed upon those who voluntarily meet the stringent requirements.

    Learn more about:
    • What does it take to become certified?
    • Certification process
    • How to get started
    • Resources to help you prepare Learn about the certification process and your career
  • Education programs
    The education zone can provide tools to elevate your career, enhance your facility and help you achieve the highest level of success. Find out how to make the most of GCSAA’s educational programs and how to extend your conference experience.
    • View interactive Webcast demonstrations
    • Check out ON DEMAND Webcasts
    • Host a Regional Seminar at your chapter
    • Review self-study course offerings
    • Find out how to expand your next chapter event by hosting a Webcast
    • Expand your knowledge base by ordering an Online Course
  • Governance
    Here is your opportunity to ask questions about how GCSAA’s Board of Directors is working to achieve greater results on behalf of the overall membership and how key strategic meetings influence the future direction of the association. Get answers to your questions on GCSAA’s Bylaws and Code of Ethics.
  • Government Relations
    Learn more about how GCSAA advocates and educates members in relation to state and federal legislative activity affecting golf facilities.
    • Advocacy
    • Bill tracking
    • Priority issues
    • Compliance
    • Environmental issues
    • Safety
    • Labor relations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post and search jobs

During the week of the Golf Industry Show, all ERS Jobs Postings will be free!


One-on-One Career
coaching sessions

Located in the Answer Zone, Thursday Jan. 31, Take advantage of individual career counseling appointments for career coaching on résumé critiquing, interviewing techniques, interviewing strategies, and/or exploring alternative career paths. All sessions are set for 30 minutes intervals, Thursday only. Contact career@gcsaa.org for an appointment.