Happy New year!
It’s been quiet the past couple of months in the Province with the majority of course shops being closed during the winter months. For those who do work in their buildings year-round, many are busy cleaning parking lots and getting things ready for the spring including doing some paper work for IPM and Pesticide Usages for the upcoming season as well as the provincial Nutrient Management Regulation applications.
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CGSA is saddened to learn of the recent passing of David (Dave) Kennedy from North Vancouver. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. David has been a CGSA member since 1996. This photo was taken when he hosted the Canadian Pacific Women's Open in 2015 at The Vancouver Golf Club. He was in the business for over 40 years and will be greatly missed.
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Sam DiPinto passed away recently. He was a member of the CGSA for many years and a well respected golf course superintendent for over 35 years. His grandson, Denver Hart, pictured here, was a CGSA top scholarship winner in 2017. Denver has taken over his grandfather's passion for the turf industry. CGSA sends thoughts to his family and friends.
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
DEREK ALEXANDER,
WINNIPEG MB
ETHAN BAILEY,
CALGARY AB
MARCUS BLECH,
SUNDRE AB
HåKAN BLUSI,
STOCKHOLM
SEAN BROWN,
EDMONTON AB
DEB DALE,
LONDON ON
DAVID DUNCAN,
COQUITLAM BC
ANDREW GARBUTT,
WASAGA BEACH ON
STEPHEN HICKS,
BRANTFORD ON
ADAM KIMBER,
MISSISSAUGA ON
GARY MCGONIGLE,
TURNER VALLEY AB
RYAN MILLER,
WOOSTER OH
HENRIK NORÉN,
JäRFäLLA --
SHAWN RAPOSO,
CAMBRIDGE ON
TOM SCHELLENBERG,
VANCOUVER BC
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CGSA's Latest Accredited Members
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Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
Accredited Golf Superintendent™ (AGS®) Renewal
- Douglas Campbell, AGS, Superintendent, Riverside Country Club
If you are interested in writing the Master Superintendent or Accredited Golf Superintendent Exam at The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Banff, please contact
Lori Micucci .
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Pro-Rated Membership is Here
Join the CGSA now and pay
1/2
price. New members then receive
$150
off an All-Access registration to The Canadian 2019 Golf Course Management Conference in Banff from March 4-7, 2019.
To join on-line, click
here
: or download the 2018-2019 Pro-Rated Membership Application, click
here
.
To register for The Canadian and receive the $150 off your registration, please contact the CGSA office for the coupon code or download the Registration Form, click
here
and mail, fax or e-mail it to the CGSA office (information below).
Potential Savings for a New Superintendent
All Access conference package – New Member Rate - $559 - $150 = $409
All Access package – Non-Member Rate - $859
Pro-rated Superintendent Membership - $183
Total cost:
$592 plus tax, an immediate savings of $267
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Reward and engage your team by bringing them to The Canadian!
For a limited time....
Register yourself and any members of
your team at the member rate
ACT NOW! This offer will expire on January 15th
Bring members of your team to The Canadian at the member rate, even if they aren't a member. Special Promotion begins today and runs until January 15th. There needs to be a member registered to take advantage of this promotion and all registrations must be from the same company/ club. For details contact
Barb Manifold.
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Request for Silent Auction Donations
Help the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) Silent Auction by donating while receiving an opportunity to promote your product or service to over 500 golf industry delegates. CGSA is the national association committed to excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its 1000 plus members.
The Silent Auction will be held during The Canadian Golf Course Management Trade Show in Banff, Alberta on March 5 & 6, 2019. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will be used to support advocacy, scholarships and awards.
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Thank you to the Toro Company for supporting the Silent Auction and donating this Toro Workman GTX. Visit the CGSA Silent Auction site often for items to bid on
Silent Auction Items
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Industry Education Opportunities
Industry Education Opportunities provide trade show exhibitors with an opportunity to educate a large group of conference delegates on specific product and service offerings.
In addition to 7 hours of trade show time, your company can purchase 30 minute time slots to educate an audience of buyers on your product or service. To ensure your desired time, please book early. There are a limited number of spots available.
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Toro Online Claim Form Now Available
Our newest Golfmax partner, the Toro Company, provides manufacturer’s rebates on qualified purchases of new and used equipment to CGSA members. Members receive a 1% rebate when converting from a competitive brand on new equipment purchase or lease; and receive a .5% rebate when converting from a competitive brand on used equipment purchase or lease.
To make the claim process easy for members, Toro has created an online Rebate Claim Form. Click
here
to submit your claim for any purchases or leases as of November 1, 2018.
For more information please contact Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services, Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) at (800) 387-1056 ext. 27 or
lmicucci@golfsupers.com
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2019 Classes Start January 14th in
Online Golf & Resort Management Program
at McMaster Centre for Continuing Education
Through its unique online delivery platform, McMaster University CCE prides itself on "bringing the business of golf to you," for adult learners interested in a career in the golf industry.
McMaster University CCE offers the only university diploma in Golf & Resort Management in Canada. Students who complete all ten courses will receive a Diploma in Golf & Resort Management from McMaster University and an industry certification from the Golf Management Institute of Canada (GMIC).
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CGSA has Moved
Please note that we have new phone extensions:
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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