GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 20) CONFERENCE SEMINARS HIT THE RIGHT NOTE WITH THE INDUSTRY’S BEST SEMINAR PROGRAM GCSAA seminars can help you and your staff march to the right tune. Taught by the industry’s most recognized researchers, industry experts and superintendents, GCSAA seminars deliver learning that you can immediately apply at your facility. In addition, GCSAA seminars are mapped against the competencies — or skill sets — superintendents need to achieve career success. With these guidelines in place, you can be assured that GCSAA seminars not only cover the issues and challenges you face today, but also give you the information you need to prepare for the future. SEMINAR HOURS Full-day seminars take place from 8 am – 5 pm Six-hour seminars are scheduled 8 am – 3 pm Half-day seminars run from either 8 am – noon, or 1 – 5 pm SEMINAR REGISTRATION • There is a separate fee for seminars in addition to the full-conference registration fee. (Student members receive a 50% discount on conference seminars when they register after Oct. 29. You must provide your student member number to receive the student rate.) • See the registration section for a comprehensive seminar reference listing and registration details. • Register early! Enrollment is limited, so select your seminars and register now. • Online registration is the quickest and most convenient way to register. Go to www.gcsaa.org/conference. EDUCATION POINTS GCSAA education points are offered for completing GCSAA seminars and are required for application to Class A membership and the certification program, as well as for renewal of these designations. These points are based on the number of contact hours for the seminar, and to earn them, you must complete the evaluation form at the end of the seminar to verify your attendance. Half-day seminar .35 Six-hour seminar .55 One-day seminar .7 One-and-a-half-day seminar 1.05 Two-day seminar 1.4 EDUCATION POINTS FOR ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE If you register for the full-conference package, you will automatically be awarded 1.5 education points in addition to any seminar points. These education points will be recorded by GCSAA and are typically posted in March after the conference. SEMINAR TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are not included in the seminar registration fee. For those seminars requiring a designated textbook, you may bring your own copy, borrow or purchase one. Textbooks may also be recommended, though not required, for a seminar. Both required and recommended textbooks are indicated in the course descriptions. Upon confirmation of your seminar registration, you will receive information on how to purchase textbooks by mail. You can also purchase them at the GCSAA Bookstore in the New Orleans Morial Convention Center beginning Monday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 am. CERTIFICATION RESOURCES GCSAA’s certification program enables you to be recognized for your superior level of achievement in golf course management. The Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation — the most widely recognized in the golf industry and the highest level of recognition to be achieved — is bestowed upon those who voluntarily meet these stringent requirements. The certification process allows you to begin early in your career by self-assessing your knowledge, skills and abilities through the Professional Development Resource (available in the education section of gcsaa.org); building your portfolio; and by continuing to improve your skills in the competencies and performance levels set for certification. Many types of resources are available to help you improve your skills, including GCSAA conference seminars. CGCS 18 To find seminars containing content related to the competencies and testing objectives covered in the certification process, look for the Certification icon above the seminar title.
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