Forty-eight leaders from 27 affiliated chapters strengthened their leadership skills at the 2026 Chapter Leaders/Executives Symposium, March 24-25, at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan. The symposium is funded in part by the Williams Leadership Endowment Fund through the GCSAA Foundation.
This annual event allows chapters to send a volunteer leader and association staff member to GCSAA headquarters. The program is intended to strengthen each chapter’s leadership team, build on successes and learn new concepts and ideas to support chapter effectiveness.
Attendees participate in sessions focused on a broad segment of volunteer and association management topics with plenty of time to network with their peers from around the country. GCSAA staff also highlight the various ways the association can assist in chapter operations.
The first day covered updates on GCSAA, how to successfully market your chapter and an interactive session on working with personalities by Amy Leslie, CEO of Perspective Consulting. Discussion also included GCSAA efforts to enhance workforce development and peer-to-peer learning on successful chapter operations.
Day two was filled with key information on the GCSAA Foundation, the Rounds 4 Research program and leadership training.
Mark Norman, professional leadership consultant and training professional with The Differentiate Group, concluded the event with an interactive session on boosting leadership skills and teamwork.