Apologies for the brevity of this report but it is a very busy time in BC as golf courses, and golfers, start to wake up. Here in the Okanagan many golf courses are opening soon or have already opened. We’ve experienced a late cold snap which doesn’t do Superintendents here any favours but I would guess many of us are ready to get the season under way. |
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The Canadian- It's a Wrap |
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More than 650 delegates and exhibitors attended The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference last week and feedback indicates it was a huge success. Delegates enjoyed the user friendly platform, the variety of speaking topics, awards presentations and the trade show.
We want to thank all of our sponsors, exhibitors, donors and attendees. Our gamification game was so popular this year we even had a 3 way tie. Prizes included VISA gift cards, CGSA and OGSA products and event registrations. Our Online Auction raised over $27,000 towards advocacy and scholarships. Thank you to all of our generous donors and bidders. Below is a list of our donors. We hope we will see you in Vancouver February 21 - 23, 2023.
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A behind the scenes look at the conference. This is the room where it all came together. Speakers and hosts gathered behind the scenes and were cued when ready to present. Thank you to all our volunteer hosts and to our exceptional presenters.
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Please join the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) in congratulating the 2021 award winners who were recognized last week during our virtual The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in partnership with the OGSA. |
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The CGSA was pleased to announce R. Marie Thorne, a leader and mentor in the golf industry as CGSA's first female John B. Steel Distinguished Service Award recipient for 2021. Congratulations Marie. For details click here. |
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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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Jeff Brown, Sharron ON
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Jesse Cleaveley, Tisdale, SK
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Pat Craven, Burlington, ON
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Matt Davidson, Etobicoke, ON
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Michael Davies, Hudson, QC
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Dylan Dutka, Winnipeg, MB
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Gregory Fehr, Cranford, AB
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Lawrence Garnett, Beaverton, ON
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Leam Grendahl, Calgary, AB
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Ryan Holliday, Kelowna, BC
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Steven Levesque, Lac La Biche, AB
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Rossel Marion, Winnipeg, MB
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Tyler Milanovic, Blairmore, AB
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Nicholas Pierce, Winnipeg, MB
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Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) Designation
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Congratulations to Andrew A. Marsan, AGS from Caledon Woods Golf Club in Bolton, ON who just became CGSA’s latest member to receive his Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) designation.
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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Recent Member Moves
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Mark Obee, Superintendent from HawkRidge Golf Club to Superintendent at Bonaire Golf Club
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Jonathan Peters, Superintendent from Glendale Country Club to Superintendent at Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club
If we have missed anyone, we apologize and please send us your details to include in another edition of GreenMatter, Lori Micucci at lmicucci@golfsupers.com.
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Annual General Meeting
Thursday, March 22
All members of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association in good standing are invited to a zoom meeting for the Annual General Meeting. You need to register in advance for this meeting. To register click here.
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Inside Track-Staff Recruitment Strategies
We recognize that the labour market is facing challenges and are hoping to collect some successful recruitment methods. As such we have compiled a short survey to ask those in the industry to share some of your successful approaches to attract talent.
This survey is an open-ended format. Please click here to open the survey and simply write a brief summary of any hiring practices that you are using to attract potential staff. Please respond to this survey by Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
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Receive a 2% cash rebate on the purchase or lease of Toro Workman GTS, Sand Pro 3040/5040 and Sand Pro 2040Z.
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More memberperks in March 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.
March is Wellness Month
The Perks being promoted in March are:
- Adeeva
- Vitamix
- Polysleep
For more details click here.
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As a Premium or Ultimate member of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, you have access to HumanaCare’s Member Assistance Program providing free, confidential support and counselling for individuals and their families experiencing work-life challenges. For details and newsletters/webinars click here.
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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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