What a difference a year makes. Last year many parts of Ontario experienced near record heat and drought conditions. This year is almost the opposite. There has been an abundance of rain throughout the province with high humidity throughout the summer. Hopefully the fall will bring more stable conditions.
The province is slowly easing covid restrictions as we get back to somewhat normal operating situations. With the easing of restrictions we are starting to see some of the regional associations getting back to hosting their own golf outings.
The Fall Field Days East and West are quickly approaching. There are a few spaces left to register to participate in golf and to reconnect with your colleagues.
CGSA would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support in making the 2021 Fall Field Days a success. Special thanks to The Toro Company for sponsoring receptions at each event and for Syngenta for sponsoring the awards dinners. We would also like to thank all of our tee sign and other sponsors. For a full listing of our sponsors please see the link below.
Congratulations to John Cunningham, a CGSA member since 1979, on his retirement.
Scott Brook and his team at Osprey Valley (Heathlands Course) celebrate the Osprey Valley Open.
Turfteam at Osprey Valley gets a shoutout from the PGA for getting the Heathlands into Tour shape for the Osprey Valley Open.
New Members
Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
Kyle Arink,Canmore, AB
Curt Huenison,Claresholm, AB
David MacKenzie,Vancouver, BC
CGSA 2021 Award Programs
Nominate or Apply for One of These Great CGSA Awards!
The award programs noted below are one of the ways in which the association profiles the work of the golf course professionals. These award programs are sponsored in whole or in part by industry partners and for this we are very grateful.
Building on the success of 2020, CGSA, in conjunction with other global superintendent groups, is recognizing those who help keep the game going and enjoyable with #ThankASuper Day. Be sure to recognize superintendents on September 14.
Being Aware of our Emotions at Work is Important
Bruce Mayhew, CGSA Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Leadership Thought Leader has shared a 3-part series that discusses the need and impact of our emotions at work. Have you ever been told to leave your emotions at the door because you are at work? To read more on the series visit Bruce Mayhew Blog.
NGCOA Canada in partnership with the CGSA negotiates volume related discounts, rebates, and value-added services under the Golfmax Purchasing Program for our members. Members usually recover their entire membership dues through the savings of just one supplier. There are presently 17 suppliers in the CGSA program.
The Annual Turf Managers’ Short Course Returns at a New Location
Turf industry professionals can once again gather at the renowned Turf Managers’ Short Course this winter. The intensive month-long professional development program is offered through Open Learning and Educational Support in partnership with the Guelph Turfgrass Institute at the University of Guelph (U of G).
