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Tel: 800.472.7878, ext. 3635 Field staff report ARE YOU SELF-PROMOTING? by Shane Conroy | Apr 09, 2024 Self-promotion at your facility shouldn’t be seen in a negative light. GCSAA has tools available to help you navigate this tricky area. Full story CHAPTER LEADERS/EXECUTIVES SYMPOSIUM CONTINUES TO INSPIRE by Shane Conroy | Mar 21, 2024 Each March, GCSAA welcomes chapter leaders from across North America to take part in the two-day Chapter Leaders/Executives Symposium at the association’s headquarters in Lawrence, Kan. Full story NOGCSA COMPLETES YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION by Shane Conroy | Feb 29, 2024 The Northern Ohio GCSA officially wrapped up its centennial year celebration at the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Tradeshow (CTS) earlier this month. 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. 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