February 23, 2007

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Whatever we accomplish is due to the combined effort. The organization must be with you or you don’t get it done. In my organization, there is respect for every individual, and we all have a keen respect for the public.” -- – Walt Disney

Croce headlines Golf Industry Show General Session
Pat Croce brought his dynamic, brand of teamwork to the Golf Industry Show General Session today.

Toro continues support of The Institute
The Toro Foundation has donated $50,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf to support GCSAA's Environmental Profile Project.

Jumeirah Golf Estates, Singh, Garcia, Dye pledge support to The Institute
Some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking members of the golf industry have announced their support of The Environmental Institute for Golf by agreeing to serve on its Advisory Council.

Friday is Team Day at GIS
The Execution of Teamwork, by the Disney Institute presented in partnership with The Toro Company was tailored specifically for the Golf Industry Show. The high-energy presentation explored the legacy of teamwork and collaboration in Walt Disney theme parks and resorts, and let attendees experience fun training techniques designed to identify the value of key team success factors.

LESCO joins The Institute's Platinum Tee Club
Lesco Inc. has made a donation of $5,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf, qualifying it for The Platinum Tee Club.

Penn State now accepting GCSAA certification toward degree
Penn State's World Campus announced today at the Golf Industry Show that it will accept the completion of the GCSAA certification program as the equivalent of up to 18 credit hours toward Penn State's new 120-credit online bachelor of science degree in turfgrass science.

Pursell presents Solutions Challenge print
Each year since 1994 David Pursell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Agrium Advanced Technologies, has donated a drawing for the print used as the incentive for Solutions Challenge participants.  This year's drawing is of Alister MacKenzie, one of the game's most well-known golf course architects.

Clubhouse Solution Center focuses on spa development
Events and activities in the Clubhouse Solutions Center will focus on successful operations inside the clubhouse facility at a golf course or club. Three areas of focus will be highlighted, each with applicable solutions for your facility.

Upcoming events in the world of golf course management.