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May 16, 2006

Golf leaders come together. GCSAA CEO, Steve Mona, CAE (left), James B. Singerling, CEO of the CMAA, and Joe Steranka (right), CEO of the PGA of America, met for a candid conversation on the state of the game with GCSAA staff members, Wednesday, May 10, at GCSAA Headquarters.

GCSAA supports Special Olympics. Again this year, GCSAA is joining the PGA of America, LPGA, USGA and the PGA Tour in supporting the Special Olympics National Games. Nearly 200 Special Olympics golfers from 43 states will compete in one of five levels of competition in Ames, Iowa, July 1-8, 2006.

Have you recently changed jobs? Help GCSAA keep your membership records current by updating your contact information. During a recent audit of GCSAA’s membership data, an external vendor found that many superintendents and assistants haven't updated their membership information after changing employers. It’s a simple process. Call (800) 472-7878, or update your information online.

Cell phone etiquette – how proper are you? Make the most of your business meetings by following these rules on cell phone use.

6/13
Southeast regional seminar: Taking Control of Greenspeed

Education spotlight of the week

Webcast: Tuesday, May 23, 1 p.m. (CST)
Coaching Your Team with Positive Feedback

Join Robert Milligan, Ph.D., for tips on improving your leadership skills as a supervisor and coach, and increasing the quantity and quality of the feedback you provide to your employees. This webcast will help you make the most of your interactions with staff, and coach them in developing into a highly informed and motivated team.

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.

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.

Attention recent grads: Federal school loans will increase from 5.3 percent to 6.8 percent, effective July 1. If you haven't consolidated your student loans, you may want to think about doing so before July. (The Kiplinger Letter, Feb. 17, 2006)

Take GCSAA's Golf Course Environmental Profile Survey
6/30
Class A 3-year renewal cycle deadline
7/1
Deadline for nominating GCSAA members for the 2007 board of directors

Need some advice? GCSAA has three different forums that allow members to connect on the issues that are important to them.