GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page Cover3) BUDGETING FOR THE BIG EASY INDEX You can be part of the excitement! Budget constraints affect everyone, but don’t let that cause you to miss the unparalleled networking, learning and career opportunities during the GCSAA Education Conference and the Golf Industry Show. By arriving in New Orleans Wednesday and departing Saturday afternoon you can take advantage of the majority of the events, spend less than $1,500 and be away from your course/family for only four days. Here’s how: Activity Amount Cost-Saving Tips INDEX Air Travel 56 Assistant Superintendent Session and Reception 10 Assistant Superintendent Education Track 14 Attendee Resources 44–45 Bookstore 44 Car Rental 56 Career Forum 10 Career Hot Topics 14 Certification Events 15 Chapter Events 15 Coffee Talk with the Experts 13 Communications Hot Topics 13 Education Sessions 5–15 Election Activities 15 Employer Education Track 15 Environmental Session: A Focus on Water 10 General Session 11, 42 Golf Industry Show 39–45 Golf Irrigation Auditor (GIA) Program 22 Hotel Accommodations 57, 59 Innovative Superintendent Breakfasts and Sessions 8, 11 International Resource Center 44 Internet Café 44 Media Center 44 Merchandise Store 44 National Championship and Golf Classic 69–77 Networking Parks 41, 45 New Product Showcase 41 Opening Session 9 People Mover 41 Prayer Breakfast 11 Registration Forms/Instructions 47–53 Remodeling University 35 Research Solutions 10 Road to Riches 41 Seminars 17–36 Shuttle Bus Service 56 Silent Auction 45 Student/Superintendent Employment Fair and Networking Reception 12 Team Day 42 The Changing Face of Golf Forum 9 Tours 64–67 Turf Bowl Competition 11 USGA Green Section Education Program 12, 43 Voter Check-In 15 Welcoming Reception 8 You Asked For It . . .You Got It! 8 Register by the advance registration Registration for $275 include the full-conference (does notseminars, date to secure the lowest possible education registration fee. package which require additional fees). If you are a new member or have never taken advantage of your one-time complimentary registration, this is your chance!* Contact Golf Industry Travel and a representative will research all routes to obtain the best rate. Within driving distance? Visit GCSAA’s members-only conference forum at gcsaa.org to see if there is someone else in your area you could share driving expenses with. Airline ticket $350 (average domestic flight price as of July 2008). Airport shuttle $28 round trip Visit www.gcsaa.org/conference for more information and to schedule pick-ups. Hotel room $432 (3 nights at one of the $139 official conference hotels, includes tax and city occupancy fee). Share a room with a friend or colleague. Visit the members-only conference forum at gcsaa.org to see if there is someone else looking for a roommate. This amount is based on the availability of a $139 room so make your reservations early for the best hotel selection. Attend full-conference events that include food/beverage – the Welcoming Reception and Innovative Breakfasts, for example. Many chapter/exhibitor events also include food/beverage. Stay in an official conference hotel and utilize the complimentary shuttle to/from the convention center and evening events. New Orleans is known for its “walkability” and many hotels are close enough to the convention center you can walk. Meals $300 ($75 per day for 4 days). Ground transportation $0 TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $1,387 This cost could be lower by $275 if you are able to take advantage of the FREE full-conference registration package for members.* *This is a one-time benefit offered to all GCSAA members. Redeemable for one full-conference registration package (seminars excluded) at the conference and show of the member’s choosing. No cash value will be awarded. A Successful Event is Guaranteed GCSAA is so confident that you will be completely satisfied with your 2009 conference and show experience that we will refund your registration fee if you are not. Following the event, simply send a letter by Feb. 20, 2009, explaining why you weren’t satisfied to GCSAA Registration, 1421 Research Park Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049. Refunds will be paid directly to the original payor. 80 http://gcsaa.org http://www.gcsaa.org/conference http://gcsaa.org
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