The golf season does not want to end, particularly in Southern Ontario. A long stretch of near record temperatures in November has extended an already long season in the province.
This extraordinary fall has only added to the record number of rounds played at golf courses. Some course or clubs are reporting as much as a 40 percent increase in play compared to last season.
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The Canadian Goes Virtual March 2 - 4, 2021 |
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Preparations are underway for the 2021 first virtual Canadian Golf Course Management Conference. Look forward to hours of education, awards ceremony, trade show, networking and silent auction, all from the comfort of your office or home. Look for details coming soon at: golfsupers. |
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CGSA Award Nominations Now Being Accepted |
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The CGSA uses a variety of award programs to recognize the achievements of its members in the conduct of their duties as professional golf course managers. Several of these award programs are sponsored in whole or in part by industry partners and for this we are very appreciative. The support of these companies allows us to provide a tangible component to the recognition these individuals receive as award recipients.
NOMINATE OR APPLY FOR ONE OF THESE Great CGSA AWARDS
Thank you to our 2020 Award *Sponsors!
*click on the logo below for sponsor websites
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$18.2B Generated Through Golf Activity in Canada |
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The Canadian golf industry generated $18.2B in economic benefits across our nation in 2019, according to a recent economic analysis conducted by Group ATN Consulting Inc. on behalf of the National Allied Golf Associations (We Are Golf).
According to The Economic Impact of Golf in Canada (2019), the Canadian golf industry employs the equivalent of nearly 249,000 people through direct and spin-off effects and contributed to $10.6B in household income. The industry also contributed $4.5B in government tax revenue ($1.8B federal and $2.1B provincial) used to support a variety of programs for all Canadians. |
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Live Learning Centre Free to Members |
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CGSA is excited to announce that this promotion has been extended by popular demand! CGSA members can now continue to enjoy FREE access to ALL content from 2015 to 2019 conferences, until December 31, 2020!
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Save $200
Reduced Member Rate until October 31, 2021
CGSA members save $200 by posting a job ad through SuperSearch to the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) website until October 31, 2021.
SuperSearch is a broadcast service for golf clubs and courses that are seeking the services of a golf course professional. It provides CGSA members with a value-added member service. Not only do CGSA members save on posting job ads, but each job posting is circulated by email to members and posted to our “Members Only” portion of the website.
For more details, please click here. |
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The GreenMaster Winter Issue will be in the mail shortly and we are preparing for the Spring Issue. Do you have any fun stories to share or article ideas? If so, contact Barb.
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Toro Renews Multi-Year Platinum Plus Partnership |
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and The Toro Company are pleased to announce their renewed three-year partnership as a Platinum Plus sponsor, which includes the exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award, and the Gordon Witteveen Award. In addition, Toro will sponsor the Specialized Learning Workshops during The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference (CGCMC) in 2022 and 2023, the CGSA Fall Field Day Welcome Reception and will be a contributor to the CGSA Silent Auction until 2023. |
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Syngenta Renews Gold Sponsorship Agreement |
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Syngenta Canada Inc. (Syngenta) are pleased to announce that Syngenta has renewed their Gold Sponsorship agreement and will continue to be the Exclusive Sponsor of the Education Program at The Canadian 2021 Golf Course Management Conference (CGCMC). Syngenta will also host the 2021 Fall Field Day Awards Dinner. |
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The Foley Company Continues Sponsorship |
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and the Foley Company are pleased to announce the continued exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Foley Company Equipment Technician of the Year Award. |
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Bayer Continues Sponsorship |
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Bayer are pleased to announce the continued exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Bayer Superintendent of the Year Award. Nominations for the award are now closed. |
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Congratulations to Doug Meyer, MS, AGS
After 51 years in the golf business, Doug Meyer, MS, AGS, retires from the Beaconsfield Golf Course. Doug has been a CGSA member since 1975. He served on the CGSA Board of Directors from 1990 - 1999, serving as President in 1998. Doug was awarded the CGSA Superintendent of the Year in 2004. He has held the Master Superintendent designation since 2006 and was a frequent participant at The Canadian Golf Course Management Conferences and the CGSA Fall Field Days even capturing the top prize several years.
CGSA thanks Doug for his many years of support and involvement in the CGSA and extends best wishes to he and his wife Lynn for a relaxing and enjoyable retirement!
Doug says, "I've had lots of fun and looking forward to retirement."
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Congratulations to Michael Dermott
Congratulations to Michael Dermott (center) for 43 plus years at Oakdale Golf and Country Club, the last 18 as property manager. He has been a CGSA member for 34 years and has attended many CGSA events over the years. He will be missed. We wish Michael the best in his retirement years! "An outstanding Superintendent and industry leader in the Greater Toronto Area," say colleagues.
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Canmore Golf & Country Club |
"Desperate times call for desperate measures. Cleaning snow off tee decks to prepare for winter applications." |
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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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Anthony D'Onofrio, Vancouver BC
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Simon Hansen, Edmonton, AB
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Dave Long, Medicine Hat, AB
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Kenneth Malcolmson, Elmira, ON
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Brooks Primo, Barrie, ON
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Steve Sibbald, Burlington, ON
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Ryan Trudeau, Kirkland, QC
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Daylan Van der Weyde, Nelson, BC
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Jasmine Wong, Angus, 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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Take advantage of a 2% cash rebate with our NEW Toro Opportunity Buy. CGSA members receive the rebate on the purchase or lease of Outcross 9060 and Pro Sweep. |
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BCGSA Virtual Conference November 16 - 18 |
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This year the BCGSA Professional Development Days event will be hosted virtually from November 16 - 18. This event will be free to all BCGSA members. Visit BCGSA for details. |
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Congratulations to Allan Neilsen who is retiring after nearly 60 years at the Professional Gardener Co. Ltd. |
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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. Upcoming 2020 Webinars:
- November 20 - What is Substance Abuse and Addiction & What to do about it?
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December 14 - Mental Health Awareness
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memberperks for CGSA
For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, there are some great savings. Visit through memberperks.
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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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