GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 12) EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND EVENTS Chapter Executives Session and Networking Lunch 11 am – 3 pm Please see the chapter activities listing in this section of the brochure for a full description. Assistant Superintendent Session and Reception 1:30 – 5 pm Presented in partnership with Syngenta Professional Products and The Toro Company Hear from golf course management professionals who will share their expertise in interviewing, budgeting and various other practices that will help you with career success. We’ve recruited an excellent panel consisting of a first-time superintendent, a newer superintendent who has hired an assistant, a veteran superintendent who has hired and trained many assistants, and a well-known general manager who also has hired numerous superintendents. Learn tips that will help you transition from assistant to superintendent at whichever facility type you’re targeting. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear from fellow assistants, as they share innovative practices that you can implement at your own facility. Ample Q & A time after the presentations is planned, with a networking reception following. Environmental Session: A Focus on Water 12:30 – 2 pm This session will examine the use of water by the golf industry, innovative conservation methods, current and future issues of utilizing recycled water, and expose future technology for measuring water needs and scheduling irrigation. It will begin with an overview of water use and conservation in the golf industry from the GCSAA Environmental Profile Project. A panel of speakers will discuss a variety of environmental and economic issues related to the future use and protection of water resources. In The Moment . . . The State of Public Golf 1 – 2:30 pm Exceptional experiences are essential tools for success! This is an opportunity for those within or curious about the public/municipal arenas to discuss challenges and hear topics pertinent to their facilities. Join us for an engaging session that provides networking opportunities and the ability to hear peer-to-peer experiences regarding this environment. A question-and-answer period following the panelist presentations will provide for additional discussion. Chairperson: Todd A. Lupkes, CGCS Creative and Affordable Environmental Stewardship Programs – Christopher S. Gray Sr. Increasing the Municipal Profile – Brian M. Zimmerman Challenges in Working with the Union – James N. Ward, CGCS Assistant Superintendent Presenters: Template for Becoming Engaged in Your Chapter – Alexis Wenker Dealing with the Politics – Tavis Horton Interviewing Tips 101 – Dan Schuknecht Superintendent Panelists: Michael Heustis Greg Boring George Carroll Sandy Clark, CGCS Research Solutions: Science for Your Course 2 – 4:30 pm Don’t miss this opportunity to gather practical information to take back to your facility, learn leading turf management research information and find answers to common golf course problems. This session is designed to feature current research findings, including three GCSAA research projects funded by The Environmental Institute for Golf, as well as research-based topics shaping the industry. There will be an opportunity for a five-minute question-and-answer period at the end of each presentation. Career Forum: Balancing Personal Priorities with Business Responsibilities 1 – 3 pm Managing stress is one of the greatest challenges to the superintendent family. Come to this session and gather tools to give you command of your work/life balance. Leading golf industry guru Henry DeLozier, a partner in the international consulting firm Global Golf Advisors, and Laura Jenkins, a financial advisor for UBS Financial Services, partner to provide superintendents (and their spouses) who attend this forum with specifics to reduce anxiety at work and at home, including worksheets and educational pieces to begin an action plan. • Use this information to take charge of yourself and your family, both from an emotional and financial standpoint • Take ownership of your career growth and advancement • Put your financial house in order Chairperson: Paul McGinnis, CGCS Assessing Golf Course Water Management Options Under Drought Emergency – Dale Devitt, Ph.D. Physical Water Conditioner Effects on Turfgrass – Bernd Leinauer, Ph.D. Energy Efficiency Management for Golf Courses – Andrew Staples Turfgrass Reestablishment Techniques Following Winterkill – Kevin Frank, Ph.D. New Application Techniques for Golf Weed Management – Shawn Askew, Ph.D. Speakers: Henry B. DeLozier, Global Golf Advisors Laura Jenkins, UBS Financial Services Louisiana Lingo Where y’at? How are you doing? 10
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