Tomorrow:
Join the online chat on GCSAA's proposed dues
strategy. A live, online chat is scheduled
11 a.m. to noon (CST) tomorrow, Sept. 6 -- don't
miss the chance to ask
questions and provide input on the proposed
pricing concept for GCSAA membership dues.
Students:
Applications for the Dr. James Watson Fellowship
Program are due next month. Up to four
$5,000 fellowships are awarded each year to students
pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in fields
related to golf course management. Applications
are due Oct. 1.
GCSAA wants you! The
association is currently recruiting volunteers for
2007 committees and task groups. Consider sharing
your talents and experience with the association
and apply
today.
Begin planning for the
GCSAA Education Conference. Check out GCSAA.org
for the most up-to-date information on education
opportunities, the Golf Industry Show, the GCSAA
National Championship and Golf Classic, Anaheim
attractions and key dates and deadlines.
College
savings plans -- investing in the future. As
the cost of college continues to rise, you'll
need to save even more for your child's education.
However, before you invest, make sure to consider
all your options.
Participants
in this seminar will learn a real-world
approach to planning and managing successful
projects on the golf course from Bruce R.
Williams, CGCS, past president of GCSAA,
and director of golf courses and grounds
at The Los Angeles Country Club. Williams
is a highly rated speaker and instructor
for GCSAA, the PGA and regional turf conferences.
Did you know? According
to the Women's Leadership Study: The Qualities that Distinguish
Women Leaders (Caliper Corp.), female leaders possess stronger
interpersonal skills (empathy, flexibility and sociability)
and are more assertive than their male counterparts. (Source:
Supervisor's Guide to Employment Practices, Feb. 13, 2006)
Get
the most out of your association. Make sure
to keep your contact information up-to-date to ensure
uninterrupted service of your membership benefits, including
important communication from the association. You can
update your information online
or by calling GCSAA Member Services at (800) 472-7878.
