GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 37) HALF-DAY SEMINARS CGCS 8 am – Noon .35 education points, $75 member, $115 nonmember CONFERENCE SEMINARS Calibrate Your Management Skills — Business Management for Today’s Superintendent Mike Muetzel, President, Mx Marketing, LLC Did you know? Crescent City The city gets this nickname from the way it is nestled in a swooping bend of the river, from the Uptown Riverbend area to the heart of the French Quarter. (325-01) Stay current on the latest national trends in business management techniques with key topics such as: • Human capital management • Employee retention • Generation X/Y employees • Leadership skills • Team development CGCS HALF-DAY SEMINARS 1 – 5 pm Communication Skills for the Interactive Superintendent (Formerly known as Administrative Management) William H. Maynard, CGCS, Milburn Golf and Country Club .35 education points, $75 member, $115 nonmember Inventory and Budgeting Management Terry L. Vassey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, California Polytechnic State University (562-01) Effective communication is often a large part of the superintendent’s daily responsibilities. Therefore, it is critical to focus on developing the skills necessary to communicate, facilitate and disseminate information. Learn how to manage meetings and develop techniques to work collaboratively with players and staff to create a team concept. (353-01) This seminar is designed to give participants information necessary to successfully manage a golf course operation. Topics covered include: • Budget planning • Effective materials bidding • Supplies/inventory storage and distribution THURSDAY, FEB. 5 CGCS Developing Best Management Practices for Golf Course Water Conservation: Approaches and Resources Robert N. Carrow, Ph.D., Professor of Turfgrass Science, University of Georgia Clint Waltz, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Turfgrass Extension Specialist, University of Georgia, Griffin CGCS Negotiating for Success Bruce R. Williams, CGCS, Director of Golf Operations, The Los Angeles Country Club; GCSAA Past President Tommy D. Witt, CGCS, Director of Golf Course Operations, Northmoor Country Club; GCSAA Past President (378-01) Strong negotiating skills are an asset that every superintendent needs. Learn the basic concepts of negotiating in commonly faced situations such as: • Employees and new hires • Compensation and benefit packages • Getting products at the right price • Boards, city councils and homeowners associations (315-01) As water issues become increasingly important, it’s more necessary than ever to develop a plan for successful water conservation. This seminar, which focuses on developing a BMP approach that is holistic, flexible and science-based, is designed for: • Superintendents interested in developing a customized plan for their golf courses • Superintendents at the exploratory stage wanting to gain insight for potential future action • Association representatives interested in fostering a BMP approach within their state regulatory agencies Completion of the online course, W.A.T.E.R. for Efficient Water Management, is not a prerequisite for this seminar, but is highly recommended. For more information on the online course, check the education section of gcsaa.org. Remodeling University (518-01) The American Society of Golf Course Architects’ (ASGCA) Remodeling University, a “Short Course to a Better Course,” is a perfect introduction for any golf course decision-maker who is involved in the remodeling process or will be in the future. Feasibility, budgeting, communications, construction and phasing, and financial models that demonstrate the benefits of a remodel, will be addressed. Case studies illustrating the concepts taught will be presented. This course will include a field trip to the Golf Industry Show to visit the construction project on the show floor. Please note: Superintendent registrants may bring their club managers, owners or green committee members at no additional charge if their registration form accompanies that of the superintendent. Using Your Computer — Basic Excel Tracy Adair Derning, Sr. Specialist, New Media Products/Software Trainer, GCSAA (394-02) (This seminar is also offered on Monday, Feb. 2, 8 am – Noon. Please see that listing for description.) Register at www.gcsaa.org/conference 35 http://www.jrmonline.com http://www.jrmonline.com
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