Well what a year it’s been! Seems like every year now we start our reports with, “Well what a year it’s been!” The successive years of dealing with a new reality combined with weather systems that have devastated communities are definitely taking a toll on all of us.
In BC, just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse after the entire province was on fire, Mother Nature said, “Hold my beer!”.
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The Canadian Goes Virtual |
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The Boards of Directors for the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and the Ontario Golf Superintendents' Association announced the pivot to a virtual event given the latest varient of concern of Covid-19.
The good news is that the virtual conference will build upon the success of the 2021 Virtual Canadian and you can participate all from the comfort of your home or office. We hope you will take advantage of the reduced registration rates, more education than ever before and top-notch trade show all while saving more money. CGSA and OGSA are in the process of finalizing the program and registration. Watch for details coming soon!
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Book Your Virtual Booth Today |
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The pivot to a virtual trade show has some advantages saving you travel and accommodation costs for staff while still having the opportunity to live chat with more delegates from across the country. As an exhibitor you can now schedule an Industry Presentation or have a commercial running through breaks to keep your company brand top of mind with delegates. Watch for details coming soon! |
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association in partnership with the Ontario Golf Superintendents' Association will be hosting an online auction during The virtual Canadian Golf Course Management Conference and Trade Show March 1 - 3, 2022. Consider donating an item to support both associations while promoting your product or service to over 800 golf industry delegates and members. |
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Rhod Trainor, the former superintendent at Hamilton Golf and Country Club has just been named the 11th recipient of the William Sansom Distinguished Service Award by the Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association. Click here for details.
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Congratulations to Dean Piller, AGS as the 2021 Gordon Witteveen Award Winner sponsored by Toro. You can read his article "Managing Your Golf Course Ecosystem" in the Winter issue of GreenMaster. Dean will be recognized during The Canadian.
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
- Blaine Batchelas, Mississauga ON
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Woodrow Bishop, Hunter River, PE
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Paul Crane, Calgary, AB
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Bryan Fuglerud, Gormley, ON
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Kyle Shannon, Winnipeg, MB
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Ryan Sherry, Halifax, NS
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Mark Thordarson, Guelph, ON
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Benjamin Wheeler, Port Stanley, ON
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For information on how you can achieve your designation, please click here or contact Lori at ext. 27 at the CGSA office.
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Prorated Membership is Back for New Members
Do you have a staff member that is not a CGSA member? Now is a great time to sign them up as a member! Starting in January the CGSA membership dues are prorated for new members. If they join the CGSA now they will pay 1/2 price for their 2021-2022 membership dues and if they sign up for our upcoming virtual conference from March 1-3, 2022, in partnership with OGSA their name will go into a draw to win some CGSA prizes. As an extra bonus, have the new member include your name as the referral and your name will also go into the draw to win prizes. This promo expires on February 28, 2022.
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Receive a 2% cash rebate on the purchase or lease of Toro Outcross 9060 or Pro Sweep from November 1 - January 31, 2022.
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More memberperks in January 2022
For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, there are more savings for you in January through memberperks.
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Priceline - Save up to 65% off your hotel
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Vitamix - Save 20% off and free shipping
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Drexel – Save 25% on Stamina exercise equipment online
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Telus Health – Book up to 5 mental health consultation for $95 through Telus MyCare
For more details click here.
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2022 Newsletter, click here
2022 Webinars, click here
For more HumanaCare benefits click here. |
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Canadian Golf Superintendents Association Contributes $5,000 to Turf Research
In a renewed effort to support turfgrass research, the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) Board of Directors voted to contribute $5,000 toward 2022 project funding through the Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation.
John Scott, CGSA President and Paul Schofield, CTRF Board Chair, along with Benoit Huot, CTRF Director, took an active role securing the CGSA's participation in helping the CTRF advance education and scientific knowledge associated with the safe, recreational and functional use of turfgrass.
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Consider Placing Your Ad here
Advertising in GreenMatter will allow your company to reach industry professionals directly. It is issued monthly to over 900 CGSA members.
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CONTACT US
Jeff Calderwood, Executive Director ex. 24
Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services ex. 27
Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer ex. 23
Barb Manifold, Business Development and Trade Show ex. 25
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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