As another year closes and a new one begins, it’s always a good time to look back with gratitude and appreciate what was accomplished in the previous year. As Golf Course Superintendents, we are always looking to improve and be even just a little bit better than the year before.
Defining that improvement can often be where the challenge comes. My first inclination is to tout things that our Team did that golfers would notice. Maybe that was constructing a new tee box, raking bunkers more often or keeping green speeds more consistent.
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Some Content you will Find in This Issue:
- Register for the Canadian and Trade Show Booths
- Collaboration with GEO Foundation
- Budgeting for Staff Membership
- New and Accredited Members
- More Than Turf Photo Contest
- Members Award Recognition
- Golfmax
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Register Now for The Canadian |
Register now for The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference and Trade Show in partnership with the QGSA with the All Access package and receive 3 days of education, largest trade show of its kind, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 evening social events and social breaks. Also take advantage of the $199 room rate at the Hotel Bonaventure. |
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Booths are Selling Quickly for The Canadian |
Over 80% Sold, the 2024 trade show in partnership with the Quebec Golf Superintendents Association, uniting, face to face, all levels of golf course management personnel and industry supporters from across Canada.You will want to book your booth now for the trade show on Wednesday, February 28 in Montreal, Quebec. |
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Announcing Collaboration with GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf |
New Initiative Supports the Business of Golf,
Stewardship of Courses, and Image of the Sport
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) are pleased to announce an important new program which will extend further support and recognition to facilities for sustainability and climate action. This long-term project is being delivered by the two Canadian associations in collaboration with the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, which is the international not-for-profit association entirely dedicated to establishing golf as a leader in this field.
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Consider Budgeting Staff Membership in 2024 |
Assistant membership has been a hot topic around the CGSA Board of Directors lately. All too often the challenge of finding Assistant Superintendents these days is daunting. Once you do so, we highly encourage you to consider budgeting for their membership in the coming year. In speaking with T-Jay Creamer, AGS, British Columbia Director he said, “I know my first exposure to CGSA was almost 25 years ago winning a bursary out of college. Looking back through the years now, I realize how much I benefited from my membership with education, networking, and recognition programs that not only helped propel my career, but also cemented my dedication to the industry itself.” |
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
- Cory Ang-Hamiltona, Vernon, BC
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Jason Andress, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
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Alex Bigras, Laval-sur-le-Lac, QC
- Marc Andre Cormier, Ile Bizard, QC
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Cory Ang-Hamilton, Vernon, BC
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James Chapman, Winnipeg, MB
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Caralynn Cullen, Truro, NS
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Taytem Eilers, Winnipeg, MB
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Jake Hemlock, Kahnawake, QC
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Brett MacNeil, Langley, BC
- Robert McGregor, Cavendish, PE
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Doug Nisbet, Vancouver, BC
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Guy Paquette, Blainville, QC
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Zane Sheldon, Morden, MB
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Malcolm Starkey, Blainville, QC
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Ken Tilt, Georgetown, ON
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Harrison Tutt, Panorama, BC
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CGSA's Latest Accredited Members |
Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
RENEWAL OF THE ACCREDITED GOLF SUPERINTENDENT (AGS) DESIGNATION
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Jamie Robb, AGS, Superintendent at Marine Drive Golf Club has recertified his AGS designation for another five (5) years.
Congratulations to Jamie!
For more information on how you can achieve and track your designation, please click here or contact Lori at ext. 27 at the CGSA office.
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More Than Turf Photo Contest |
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Each month GreenMatter has shared some of the photos submitted as part of the More Than Turf Photo Contest. The winner will be selected in December and receive "bragging rights" and a CGSA merchandise package. Watch for 2024 contest details in the New Year. |
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Selkirk Golf and Country Club, Manitoba. Photo: Ian Brooks |
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Ian Brooks, Selkirk Manitoba |
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Ian Brooks, Selkirk Manitoba |
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Ian Brooks, Selkirk Manitoba |
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Pierre Vezeau, AGS Receives J. Drew Smith Award |
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CGSA Past President Pierre Vezeau, AGS recently received the distinguished J. Drew Smith Award from the Saskatchewan Turfgrass Association. This award recognizes dedication and outstanding contribution to the turfgrass industry in the province. Congratulations Pierre! |
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Reid Solodan, AGS Receives the 2023 Walt Gooder Distinguished Service Award |
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CGSA President Dustin Zdan, AGS (left) presents Reid Solodan, AGS with the 2023 Walt Gooder Distinguished Service Award, by the Alberta Golf Superintendents Association during their Property Managers Conference in Canmore. Congratulations Reid! |
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Members Save $$$$ on Quality Parts
NAPA Canada has over 600 locations in Canada and offers a wide range of replacement parts, accessories, supplies, tools, equipment and quality products to the consumer groups that make up our clientele, namely, repair shops, commercial fleet operators, professional mechanics, do-it-yourselfers, and automobile owners.
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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)
Terri Solodan, (tsolodan@golfsupers.com)
Jeff Calderwood, Strategic Advisor ex. 24
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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