5/18/2020

NEWS  NEW C&P PRESIDENT ELECTED UPCOMING EVENTS  VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING SERVICE  LAST CALL for Board Candidates THANKS! Food and Fund Drive for St. Mary's Food Bank MEMBERS  HACK ATTACK MEMBERS  BACK 2 GOLF RESOURCES C&P SUPERS on TWITTER @ChadParron on Twitter Slicing fairways and topdressing greens on the Gold course today. Can only do so much with a minimal crew. I am proud of what we can get done! #byebyerye #transition2020 #gcsaa #cactusandpine #azgolf https://t.co/sd2cmkisGf Read more twitter.com

MARK WOODWARD, CGCS ELECTED CHAPTER PRESIDENT

In a unanimous decision by online, special election late last week, Mark Woodward, CGCS, Director of Agronomy at Whisper Rock GC has been elected the next President of the Cactus and Pine GCSA.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: 5/20 "We are in for some challenging times in the next few years and as history has shown, the Cactus & Pine GCSA will be right in the thick of every issue that affects our industry and our jobs as golf course superintendents..." READ MARK'S MESSAGE HERE

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING on 6/10/20

REGISTER ONLINE NOW! Date  : WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 Time  : 10:00 am - 11:00 am Location  : Online Interactive Webinar/Meeting with Voting Capabilities Cost:  FREE Agenda: State of the Association Voting on Revised Bylaws Election of New Board of Directors ALL  2020-2021 Members are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Only registered attendees will be able to vote for incoming Board of Directors positions. REGISTER ONLINE NOW! * Thanks to Jeff Jensen and the GCSAA for facilitating this online event.

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BECOME A CACTUS AND PINE BOARD MEMBER

Attention All Class A & B and Affiliate Cactus & Pine GCSA Members:  "We Need You!  " The Board of Directors has started our campaign to obtain: -  FOUR  (4) New  Board of Directors  to serve a three (3) year term  and -  ONE  (1) New Non-Voting  Affiliate Liaison  to serve a two (2) year term  We are currently accepting candidates to be placed on our 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting ballot. If you are interested in becoming more active and involved, having your voice and opinions heard The Board of Directors ballot will be assembled and voted on during our 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. If you are interested in becoming more active and involved, and having your voice and opinions heard, let us know. Not sure about the time requirements? Unfamiliar with what you will be asked to do? Please, reach out and a current Board member would be glad to answer any questions you may have. CLASS A & B Members Click HERE for Flyer CLASS AF Members Click HERE for Flyer Deadline for Candidates to submit their names for consideration is Friday 5/22/2020. Interested candidates can contact Carmella anytime.

THANK YOU FOR GIVING!

On Friday, May 15, the Cactus and Pine GCSA concluded our 2020 Food and Fund Drive in partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank . 

Food and Fund Drive Results: Food: Over 1500 lbs Funds: Over $1450

We would like to acknowledge and give thanks to the many association and community members that contributed to the drive: Tony at Casanova's Pizza, Gilbert, AZ Dave Osinga Rory Van Poucke, Apache Sun Michael Musulin, Apache Sun Barrett LaMay, Apache Wells Dr. Paul Rowe Rob Collins, Paradise Valley David Bergstrom, Granite Falls Carmella Ruggiero and Peaceful Valley Neighborhood Shawn Emerson and the Entire Team, Desert Mountain David Escobedo and Jose Murillo, Westbrook Village Mark Dirtadian, Bear Creek Daniel Mayfield, La Paloma Casey Ruddick, Southwest Turf Support Matt Guilfoil, Desert Canyon Andrew Hitchcock, Blackstone Gabe Towers and Mark Hensley, Wilbur-Ellis 

HACK ATTACK 2020

A Message from Ed Shimkus: Hackers, I'm sure that all of you are experiencing unprecedented challenges as we learn how to function in this new world. I'm not sure how we're going to fire up the golf league this season, but I think it's time to get the ball rolling in that direction. Let's get started by updating my email contact information. Please reply to me with any thoughts on hosting an event or participating in the league in any way. Contact me to be involved in discussion about the League activities going forward. Ed Shimkus | Director of Agronomy | Wickenburg Ranch Ed.Shimkus@WickenburgRanch.com

Back2Golf: RE-OPENING RESOURCES FROM WE ARE GOLF

As part of an industry-wide collaboration to lead the responsible return of golf in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the game’s allied organizations have established “ Back2Golf ,” a plan outlining operational guidelines for golf’s 16,000-plus golf facilities which adhere to nationally established protocols and best practices. Learn more about Back2Golf and access their resources, including printable posters, HERE .

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