Pages within Resources Research & InformationBuyers GuideToolsRegional ResourcesCentral PlainsSouthwestSoutheastSouth CentralNorthwestNortheastMid-AtlanticGreat LakesFloridaChapter ResourcesChapter DirectoryAnnual Reporting RequirementsChapter Outreach Grant ProgramBest Management Practices Grant ProgramEventsChapter Leaders/Executives SymposiumChapter Board ResourcesSpeakers BureauManaging Your ChapterModel BylawsRequirements for New ChaptersChapter EM ToolkitValue of Competency-Based Education for EMsChapter Education for EMs BMPsPoints for Chapter EM EducationSpeakers Bureau for EM educationEM Series WebinarsChapter and member logosAdvocacy ToolkitEvent Codes and PointsGCSAA Now App Great Lakes Shane Conroy Great Lakes regional representative A former assistant golf course superintendent, Shane joined the GCSAA staff in 2015. He resides in Chicago, Ill. Tel: 800.472.7878, ext. 3635 Field staff report GREAT LAKES DUO AMONG FIRST TO EARN CTEM DESIGNATION by Shane Conroy | Jun 09, 2022 After years of planning and efforts from many in the association and industry the Certified Turf Equipment Manager (CTEM) is now available. Full story FIRST GREEN FIELD TRIPS CONTINUE TO BLOOM THIS SPRING by Shane Conroy | Apr 26, 2022 Great Lakes region hosts First Green field trips for students to learn STEM in a golf course setting. Full story HELP SUPPORT ROUNDS 4 RESEARCH by Shane Conroy | Mar 31, 2022 For those not familiar with R4R, this is an innovative program which funds research, helps ensure golf’s future and gives money back to local GCSAA chapters and turf foundations. Full story Transitions New members Illinois Bradley J Bednarski, Class EM, Lake Forest Zeke Bochenek, Class AF, Chicago Gerardo Contreras, Class EM, Winnetka Kai E Jacobs, Class C, Jacksonville Brandon Kohley, Class SW, Homer Glen Brian D Kolar, Class EM, Romeoville John C Nugent, Class B, Channahon Indiana Matthew Hession, Class C, Indianapolis William R Hoke, Class EM, Indianapolis Matthew A McIntyre, Class C, Bristol Brock Neff, Class SW, W Lafayette Chad W Smith, Class C, Fishers Michigan Tyler Goss, Class SW, East Lansing Aaron M Herman, Class SW, East Lansing Andrew A Hovsepian, Class SW, East Lansing Ryan Maxwell, Class B, Livonia Matthew Simonson, Class SW, Howell Ohio Mitchell L Cofer, Class SW, Dublin Tyler M Payne, Class C, Dayton John C Prusa, Class AF, Stow Arthur E Rhoades, Class EM, Sylvania Dan G Stauffer, Class C, Canton Tyler S Topp, Class SW, Kettering Christopher White, Class C, New Albany Wisconsin Jake R Ertel, Class C, Thiensville Dominic A Frese, Class B, Racine Joey T Peterson, Class SW, Menomonie Michael A Stachowicz, Class EM, Green Bay Matthew T Statz, Class C, Middleton On the move Illinois Charles W Anfield CGCS, formerly (A) at Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club, is now (A) at Prestwick Country Club in Frankfort Indiana Robert J Kowatch, formerly (A) at The Bridgewater Club, is now (A) at Meshingomesia Golf & Social Club in Marion Kentucky Michael B Sanders Jr, formerly (SW) at Louisville Country Club, is now (SW) at Louisville Country Club in Louisville Ohio Thomas Collins, formerly (A) at World of Golf, is now (A) at The Camargo Club in Cincinnati Ryan Fleming, formerly (B) at Hamilton Elks Golf Club, is now (B) at Miami View Golf Course in Cleves Jack C Hutchison, formerly (B) at Trumbull Country Club, is now (AS) at Trumbull Country Club in Warren James R Lynn, formerly (C) at Crooked Stick Golf Club, is now (B) at Columbus Country Club in Columbus Wisconsin Jeremy D Dahl, formerly (C) at The Club at Strawberry Creek, is now (B) at Johnson Park Golf Course in Racine Brett Morris, formerly (C) at Hawk's View Golf Club, is now (B) at Browns Lake Golf Course in Burlington Matt R Smith, formerly (C) at Sentryworld Golf Course, is now (B) at Sentryworld Golf Course in Stevens Point Adam C Wepfer, formerly (C) at Bishops Bay Country Club, is now (B) at Bishops Bay Country Club in Waunakee Upcoming events Upcoming events in the region. This is not necessarily a comprehensive list. If you have an addition to make, please reach out. SIGCSA April Meeting Dates: 17 Apr, 2018 The Orchards Golf Club - Belleville, IL Visit Great Lakes forums Visit the Forums » This region includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Tweets by @GCSAA_GL