Follow the U.S. Open with GCM Editor Scott Hollister. All this week, visit GCM's blog for a live, behind-the-scenes view of the U.S. Open and the work of Winged Foot's superintendent Eric Greytok and his staff.
Watch your local news for GCSAA video. GCSAA has produced a video news release (VNR) that was distributed to more than 900 television and cable outlets in advance of the U.S. Open. The goal of the VNR is to communicate the value golf courses provide to communities, the work of The Environmental Institute for Golf and the expertise of GCSAA golf course superintendents.
Final week for GCSAA's Golf Course Environmental Profile Survey. June 16 is the deadline to take the 2006 GCSAA Golf Course Environmental Profile survey. GCSAA will use the survey results to promote the good work you're doing – help us help you. Click here to take the survey.
Apply for 2006 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards. Earn recognition for your hard work. GCSAA is now accepting applications for the 2006 ELGAs. Applications will be evaluated in the five categories identified in the application: resource conservation, water quality management, integrated pest management, wildlife/habitat management and education/outreach.
Self-promotion. If you're a seasoned superintendent, it's important to know and communicate the benefits of your experience to current or potential employers.
The focus of this session will be on taking a proactive approach to promoting your golf course, your profession and your staff. Jeff Bollig, GCSAA director of communications, will teach you how to communicate to a variety of audiences the value your course provides to the community from an environmental, economic and recreational perspective.
Note: All GCSAA webcasts are recorded. Pre-register today – even if you can't attend the live event – and GCSAA will notify you by e-mail when the ON DEMAND version is available.
Did you know? Male employees are twice as likely as their female counterparts to play hooky from work by calling in sick according to the 11th annual Attitudes in the American Workplace poll. 14 percent of women reported calling in sick when they weren't, while 29 percent of men admitted to doing so. (Source: Supervisor's guide to employment practices, Jan. 2, 2006.)
Watch the magic in person at Winged Foot GC June 15-18. The USGA is offering complimentary grounds admission to Class AA, Class A, Superintendent Member and retired members from those classes to the 2006 U.S. Open.
