The 2007 GCSAA Board of Directors: (front row) Downing, Heine, Kuhns, Hoolehan; (back row) Randquist, Finlen, Fitzroy, Queen, Ihms.
2007 GCSAA Board of Directors elected at annual meeting. Ricky D. Heine, CGCS, was elected president of the association at the annual meeting and election Feb. 23. Also elected were vice president David S. Downing II, CGCS, and secretary/treasurer Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS. Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, and James R. Fitzroy, CGCS, were re-elected to the board. Keith A. Ihms, CGCS, was newly elected as a director. Sean A. Hoolehan, CGCS, will serve on the board for one year as immediate past president. Sanford G. Queen, CGCS, and Patrick R. Finlen, CGCS, both enter the second year of their terms as directors. In addition, all amendments to the GCSAA bylaws were approved.
Regan takes GCSAA National Championship. Jason Regan, superintendent at Selma (Ala.) Country Club, rallied from four shots back to fire a 1-under-par 71 in the final round and win the 2007 GCSAA National Championship. Regan's three-day total of 3-over-par 219 (76-72-71) was two shots better than second-round leader Paul Jett, CGCS, with (74-70-77) and Robert Harper with (76-72-73), who both finished at 221. You can view all tournament results here, and get more details on the GCM blog.
Penn State accepts GCSAA certification portfolio toward degree. Penn State's World Campus announced that it will accept the GCSAA certification portfolio as the equivalent of up to 18 credit hours toward Penn State's new 120-credit online bachelor of science degree in turfgrass science.
Get involved with the 2008 GCSAA Education Conference
The deadline for Call for Presentations is nearing. Do you have experience, expertise and ideas that would benefit your peers? Would you like to take your communication and presentation skills to the next level? GCSAA invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2008 GCSAA Education Conference at the Golf Industry Show in Orlando. Program opportunities include the Agronomic General, Innovative Superintendent and Special Interest sessions. The deadline to submit a proposal is March 9, so don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the dynamic educational lineup.
Looking for another GCSAA education opportunity?
The education committee invites you to share your knowledge and experience by submitting a Request For Proposal for the seminar programs at the 2008 Orlando conference. GCSAA provides the largest and most diverse continuing education program in the golf course management and turf industry. The deadline for proposals is March 2.
Week of education and industry collaboration wraps up. Read all the news from the GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show in GIS NewsWeekly: Thursday, Feb. 22, Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24. You can also read more coverage of GCSAA’s golf championship, education events and the trade show on the GCM blog.
Share advice, opinions and camaraderie on GCSAA discussion forums. The four forums: Talking Turf, Shop Talk, Talking It Over and Muncipal Square allow members worldwide to discuss questions and issues related to golf course management.
