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 News | Education | Reminders | Member Benefits
July 25, 2006

GCSAA wants you! GCSAA is currently forming a Superintendent Research Panel that will help educate the golf course management industry on the needs of superintendents. Learn more about the panel and sign up to participate.

Heat wave hazard. Heat stress is a major cause of concern as temperatures rise, especially for golf course employees who spend countless hours in the sun. Learn how to protect yourself and your staff from the harmful effects of heat stress and check out the heat stress resources in GCSAA's online Compliance section.

Help recognize the efforts of your peers. GCSAA Excellence in Government Relations Awards recognize and honor outstanding individual and chapter efforts in government relations. If your chapter or someone in your chapter has made great strides in the areas of advocacy or compliance, let GCSAA know. EGR Award nominations are due Oct. 15.

Networking dos and dont's. Good networking and communication skills are essential on and off the golf course. Follow this list of dos and don'ts at your next social function.

7/26
 Southeast regional seminar: Bermudagrass Greens Management

Education spotlight of the week

New safety training course now available online

"Training Your Employees for a Safe Facility" is the newest self-paced online course offered by GCSAA. This course provides the tools superintendents and assistant superintendents need to deliver safety training to their staff members – it also serves as a reminder to maintain good safety practices at your facility.

GCSAA online courses are compatible with most PCs and Mac OS 9 or higher. Order now and start planning today for a safe facility tomorrow.
Member price: $70.

GCSAA education programs are funded by The Environmental Institute for Golf. Regional seminars are presented in partnership with Jacobsen, a Textron Co., and webcasts are presented in partnership with Syngenta Professional Products.

Employee retention trend. Forty-eight percent of hiring managers say they are willing to provide more flexible work arrangements this year to encourage recruitment and retention of employees. (Source: "Supervisor's Guide to Employment Practices," April 10, 2006)
8/1
 GCSAA Education Conference and GIS housing opens
9/1
 2007 Distinguished Service Award nominations due
10/1
 Dr. James Watson Fellowship Program application deadline
10/15
 GCSAA Excellence in Government Relations Award nominations due
10/21
 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards application deadline

Easy ways to educate your golfers. Download golf course facts on everything from fixing divots to lightning safety to post in your pro shop or submit to your course's newsletter.