GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 47) GOLF INDUSTRY SHOW ATTENDEE RESOURCES A Gumbo of Useful Services From a personal meeting with a GCSAA staff member you’ve been working with, to a comfortable spot to rest your feet, each of these resources are designed to help you make the most of your membership and your week in New Orleans. Explore all these services as you make your way around the trade show floor. International Resource Center Presented in partnership with Syngenta Professional Products and Phillip Jennings Turf Farms This is an ideal spot for international attendees to network with peers, meet up with friends and enjoy refreshments. The center will be staffed with a multilingual interpreter. Internet Café Presented in partnership with DuPont Professional Products GCSAA Answer Zone Presented in partnership with Golf Industry Travel As you scout the trade show floor, be sure to stop by the GCSAA Answer Zone for the answers to all your questions about GCSAA programs and services, and find out how you can maximize the value of your membership. GCSAA staff members will be onhand with information on career services, certification, membership, chapter services, education and public policy. You’ll also be able to: • Learn how to effectively navigate your way around the GCSAA Web site • Participate in 30-minute Career and Communications Hot Topics presentations and discussions. Come and go as your schedule allows • Learn more about GCSAA’s live and ON DEMAND webcasts • Hone your job search skills with free résumé critiquing services and tips • Learn about the certification process • Focus your career goals by participating in employment and interview coaching sessions • Find information on state and federal legislative activity affecting golf facilities • Search/apply for available positions using GCSAA’s free online job search and résumé posting tools • Find out more about becoming a Class A member or maintaining your Class A status • Add to your knowledge base by collecting informational materials to help your employment search or build your career in your current position • Learn how to get more connected with your local chapter The GCSAA Answer Zone is the place to go for personalized information about your GCSAA membership. Browse the Internet, print documents, check your e-mail and keep in touch with your course and family while you are away. Media Center The Golf Industry Show Media Center provides members of the media, newsletter editors, media/public relations officials and exhibitors a place to conduct operations including interviews, news conferences, collect exhibitor information and construct articles for publication. This is an area to network, learn about new products and compile information for publications. Merchandise Store and Bookstore This once-a-year opportunity offers the largest selection of books, apparel and accessories, all at great prices. You’re sure to find something for yourself and others, including your staff, family and friends: • Materials for conference seminars • Classic golf course management, golf general interest and career development titles • Newest titles related to the golf course management industry • Popular styles and colors of polos, windshirts, jackets, ladies apparel and select items for children • Book-signing events Did you know? New Orleans Notables New Orleans boasts an astonishing roster of native sons and daughters who have made significant contributions in many areas of arts and entertainment. Just a few of those include Harry Connick Jr., Fats Domino, Pete Fountain, Wynton Marsalis and his brothers, the Neville Brothers, Ellen Degeneres, Bryant Gumbel, John Larroquette, Richard Simmons, Cokie Roberts, Truman Capote and Anne Rice. 44 http://www.gcsaa.org/conference
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