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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


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ADVOCACY TEAMS

by Shane Conroy | Nov 30, 2022


Last week, I continued highlighting GCSAA’s advocacy efforts focusing on Grassroots Ambassadors. This week, I’m following that up focusing on GCSAA’s Advocacy Teams.

19. Advocacy Teams

This won’t be a lengthy post – as it’s piggybacking off last week’s post – but I think it’s important to know there are additional members aiding in the advocacy efforts alongside Grassroots Ambassadors.

GCSAA recognizes not all members are eligible or able to serve as Grassroots Ambassadors. Those unable to serve as ambassadors can support advocacy efforts through GCSAA Advocacy Teams. Each member of an Advocacy Team is assigned a role serving one or more of the Priority Issues policy areas and is tasked with informing their audience on those issues in their area.

By joining an Advocacy Team in your Congressional district, you will be joining an association-wide effort to educate policymakers and protect our industry through coordinated advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels.

Advocacy Teams will show the strength and significance of the golf industry and create a unified, positive, and proactive message. Advocacy Team members can provide outreach to other policymakers including governors, state lawmakers, state agency officials, and non-governmental organizations

As you can see, Advocacy Team members who team up with Grassroots Ambassadors create a strong, unified message in their district and ensure golf’s voice is heard.

As always, if you have missed any of the previous posts, you can check them out below:


Transitions

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

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

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