The last few months we have seen a couple different seasons; warm, melting, rain, snow, wind, cold and that cycle has continued. One of the more interesting winters I have seen while being in the industry. There is some concern throughout the province with potential ice issues and damage on the turfgrass from the unique winter we have had. December and January rain on frozen ground has lots scratching their heads. Some courses have tried different techniques to remove the ice, and some are letting things be because of the potential for additional damage. |
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Some Content you will Find in This Issue:
- Registration Open for the Summer Shamble
- National Tournament Program - RBC Canadian Open
- Economic Impact Survey
- Committee Volunteers
- New Members and Member Spotlights
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CGSA's inaugural Summer Shamble will be hosted by Matthew Blackburn. Come and enjoy some Maritime hospitality starting with the sunset patio meet and greet and ending your time in Chester with a traditional east coast Kitchen Party. Don't miss out, register today. Click here for the schedule and paper registration form. Want to sponsor? Click here for options. |
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Upcoming National Tournament Program |
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In support of our Canadian golf industry partners, Golf Canada is pleased to offer all CGSA members one free pass to the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club any day except Friday/Saturday (concert days). You must go through admissions and present your CGSA membership card and ID, and you will be granted access to the grounds. Please note that no additional guest passes are included. |
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Economic Impact Survey
The National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA) which CGSA is a part of, has sent an Economic Impact Survey of Golf (EIS) to all golfers and golf course operators. The results of this survey determine the value of the golf industry in Canada and assist in showing employment numbers, environmental impact and participation levels of the sport.
If you have participated in the survey, thank you! In an effort to get as much participation as possible, please review your inbox or encourage your GM or Club Ownership to do so and look for the survey and complete - it would have come from this email address with this subject line: ngcoa@ngcoa.ccsend.com - NAGA Seeks Your Input for 2024 Golf Economic Impact Study . The more participation the better the overall results of the survey are.
If you have not already participated in the golfer survey; which may have come through Golf Canada - please visit one of the links below to participate today:
Thank you for your time to participate in this valuable research.
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
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Alex Bond, McKellar, ON
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Carlo Carino, North York, ON
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Brett Davies, Winnipeg, MB
- Lilly Gotting, Toronto, ON
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Carson Lavender, Calgary, AB
- Matthew Milne, Niagara Falls, ON
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Alex Plante, Berthierville, QC
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Thomas Reidy, Bethesda, MD
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Brodie Weaver, Chatham-Kent, ON
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CGSA’s Standing Committees are the lifeblood of our organization. The input of our members in a number of critical areas of the CGSA mandate helps to shape the very programs and services that the CGSA provides on a daily basis and provides an exciting opportunity to meet people from across the country and get first-hand, and in many cases, advanced knowledge of the issues and situations affecting golf course management in Canada. |
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Upcoming Renewal Notices and New Member Program Coming |
Watch your inbox for an announcement regarding a new member program later this week. The CGSA is planning on sending the 2024-2025 membership renewals out later this month. We encourage you to make sure your membership information is up to date to be sure you don't miss this information.
If you require help updating your membership information, please email Lori Micucci.
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Congratulations to CGSA members and their accomplishments. Have a photo to share? send it to cgsa@golfsupers.com. |
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Jordan Collins, AAGS, Seymour Golf and Country Club proudly displays his new AAGS pin. |
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Carol Turner, Superintendent, Bigwin Island Golf Club was selected by Turf & Rec as one of this year's leading Women in Turf. To read more about Carol click here.
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Karen Rumohr, Shuttle 14 joins Carol as one of the Leading Women in Turf. Congratulations Karen. To read more about Karen click here.
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Congratulations Kim Best, Superintendent, Eagle Creek Golf Club on being named one of the Leading Women in Turf. To read more about Kim visit here.
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Lesley Thomas is surrounded by her peers as she is named one of the Leading Women in Turf. To read more about Lesley click here. |
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Positive mental health is the state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their potential, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It’s about experiencing all of life’s ups and downs, embracing the good with the bad, and knowing when to ask for help when you need to. |
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PLEASE SEE SOME OF THE ADDED PERKS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2024
Log into your memberperks account to check out all the ways you and your family can have fun and save!! See April Specials Below!
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CONTACT US
Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services ex. 27
Kathryn Wood, Chief Executive Officer ex. 23
Barb Manifold, Events and Administration ex. 25
Jenn Rozek, Communications Manager (jrozek@golfsupers.com)
Guylaine Richard, Education ex. 29
Terri Solodan, (tsolodan@golfsupers.com
Jeff Calderwood, Strategic Advisor ex. 24
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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