GCSAA

Celebrate GCSAA’s Centennial with a donor plaque at HQ: GCSAA is building a donor wall at headquarters to honor members, chapters, industry partners and individuals who have been part of our history throughout the years. Starting at just $100, you can secure your personalized donor plaque on the plaza and support the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign. Secure by July 31 for inclusion in plaza dedication Oct. 8: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcs…

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The association’s evolving name reflected its expanding reach and influence. Each change marked another chapter in the profession’s growth and development. Follow the Centennial countdown: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcs…

Day 38 of the 100-day GCSAA Centennial countdown: Recognition from the @USGA strengthened the tournament’s prestige and underscored the close relationship between organizations dedicated to advancing the game. Discover more stories from GCSAA’s first century: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcs…

GCSAA is looking for you! Do you have?: • Professional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills • Ability to maintain confidential information appropriately and exercise discretion, sensitivity, tact and respect for sensitive situations at all times • Excellent customer service abilities with strong follow-up skills Learn about joining our team as the part-time human resources temp: bit.ly/gcsaa-jobs

LAST CALL: Nominations are open until July 15 for the GCSAA Excellence in Government Affairs Award. The award recognizes outstanding #golfadvocacy or compliance efforts. gcsaa.org/who-we-are/abo…

Great @GCSAA Summer Board Meeting in Indy. Improving collaborative efforts with @NationalFFA for the future. Met with an energetic and forward thinking @theigcsa board. Kissed the bricks @IMS and thanks to @RyanmFranklin played a bucket list course @BrickyardGC.

Day 37: Postwar enthusiasm helped fuel record participation. Attendance in New York demonstrated the growing importance of education, networking and professional development within the industry. Explore the milestones that shaped GCSAA: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcs…

Day 36: John Morley’s vision and leadership shaped the association’s earliest years and left a lasting impact on the profession. His legacy continues to influence GCSAA a century later. Learn more about GCSAA’s 100-year history: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcs…

Day 35: The return of the annual tournament was another sign that the profession was rebuilding connections and traditions after years of wartime disruption. Continue the countdown to GCSAA’s centennial: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcs…

That’s a wrap! Great couple of days in Indiana. The @GCSAA Board met with @NationalFFA to continue advancing our career pathways initiative. We also had the opportunity to meet with the Indiana GCSA chapter to exchange ideas, share challenges, and learn from one another. #LeadOut

Day 34 of the 100-day GCSAA centennial countdown: 

The effects of World War II continued to shape daily life and business operations. Even so, exhibitors and attendees were eager to reconnect and share ideas as the industry moved forward. Learn how today’s profession was shaped by yesterday’s leaders: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcs…

#GCSAACentennialFlag is taking shape. Thanks to Hoosier GCSA president @JTgolfsuptSHGC, @theigcsa president @BentgrassWizard and @GCSAA’s 88th president @TA_Barker_CGCS for adding their names to the flag this week.

@3sticksCGCS @GCSAA_NE @WomeninTurf @TurfMgmtWomen @womeninturfteam @GCSAA_NW @GCSAA_SW @GCSAA_Central @GCSAA_SouthAtl @GCSAA_SE @GCSAA_GL Oh, she’s a shoe in!

@GCSAA @GCSAA_NE @WomeninTurf @TurfMgmtWomen @womeninturfteam @GCSAA_NW @GCSAA_SW @GCSAA_Central @GCSAA_SouthAtl @GCSAA_SE @GCSAA_GL Can Lucy sign up?

Cultivate your career: The Women’s Leadership Academy is designed to help you develop your leadership skills, grow your professional network and advance in your career. The event will be held Nov. 10-12 at GCSAA headquarters. Apply by July 15 for an opportunity to meet new peers and mentors in the turfgrass industry, gain a valuable educational experience and become an inspirational leader. gcsaa.org/career/leaders… #GCSAAWLA

Best wishes to members and their teams this week as they play host to tournaments: • @HurstbourneCC's Walter K. Pritchett, CGCS (@HCCTurf): @PGATOUR's @ISCOChamp • Old Chatham Golf Club's Tyler Andersen: @USGA's U.S. Girls Junior • @FirestoneCC's @SMurph8 and @TGruber26: @ChampionsTour's @KauligChamp • @TPCColorado's @Olson_1717: @KornFerryTour's @TheBlue_Champ ⛳ Golf course facts: bit.ly/tourney-fact-s…

Needwood Golf Course @MCGolf_MD hosted William Tyler Page Elementary for a beautiful day of golf course maintenance education and fun. Thank you to everyone who made this happen. @GCSAA

Day 33: Long before today's precision technology, one breakthrough changed the way turf managers cared for healthy playing surfaces. Tom Mascaro's vision gave turf a literal breath of fresh air. His invention helped transform the way professionals care for healthy turf. Join us as we honor a century of progress: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcs…

Last night I had the honor to present two letters from Alaska State Senators, Sullivan and Murkowski to George Howe, CGCS, commending him on his 45-year career as a superintendent and 30 years at Chena Bend Golf Course at Ft Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska! @GCSAA

Nicole Poell, an award-winning sports journalist with more than three decades of experience, has been named editor-in-chief of @GCM_Magazine and director of publications for GCSAA. She takes over the position from Andrew Hartsock, who is retiring this month. Learn more about Poell's background: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/med…

Day 32: Even without a conference, GCSAA remained connected to its members. Gathering feedback through a survey helped association leaders understand priorities and plan for the future. Take a look back at key moments in association history: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcs…