CSMFO’s Golf Tournament

2020 CSMFO Golf Tournament

For the 2020 Conference, CSMFO Disney aficionados competed on Pelican Hill’s North Ocean Course in Newport Beach, California. The Ocean North Course features panoramic views from every hole of the Pacific Ocean and this day it was so clear we could see Catalina Island sitting 22 miles away from the shore. The morning routine included networking, last minute fine tuning of golf swings on the range and heading out to take on Tom Fazio’s beautifully designed North Course. Once the rounds were completed and score cards turned in, we socialized just outside the beautiful clubhouse enjoying appetizers and quenching beverages while sharing our tales of great shots and possibly some putts that almost went in. Congratulations are in order this year to the winning team, who finished with a final team score of 62. The team included Brad Rockabrand from Eide Bailly, LLP, Joann Gitmed from Eide Bailly, LLP, Brent Byrne from Quartz Hill Water District & Ryan Smith from City of Aliso Viejo. The men’s and women’s long drive champions were Bobby Young from HDL Companies and Teresa Miller from Eide Bailly, LLP. The Closest to the Pin winner was Kyle Johnson from City of Glendora. Thank you to all 104 participants who were able to join us for a perfect day of great golf and views that were second to none. This year we had not only the most players participating but also the most corporate sponsors than ever in CSMFO history. We want to give a special recognition to the corporate sponsors who helped put on this special event.

Chapter Engagement Experiences

Karla Romero, CSMFO Communications Chair, City of La Quinta

Chapter engagement was in full swing during the 2020 conference. With several opportunities to connect, laugh, enjoy a bit to eat with a cold beverage, or breakfast for those early morning risers. Chapter Chairs and Vice Chairs are often closest to CSMFO members. They coordinate year-round local training events which drive ongoing engagement with CSMFO. On Thursday night the conferenced offered a sponsored cocktail reception to promote chapter engagement and meet the CSMFO leadership team. Discussions were lively and included great topics for upcoming chapter training sessions, who’s new to the leadership team, and who’s available to support everyone’s future success. CSMFO Board Members were in attendance to recognizing and thank the chapters for the important work and resources they provided. In the grand ballroom on Friday morning each chapter had a few assigned tables to again engage with members while enjoying a delicious breakfast and an abundant amount of coffee to jolt everyone wide awake. Chapter Chairs were formally introduced and provided members with a warm welcome to 2020. Chapter Chairs and Vice Chairs discussed new training ideas and how to further collaborate with members. Members also discussed their roles (new and continued) within their organizations. Breakfast concluded with the Annual Conference Business Meeting where CSMFO President, Steve Heide, provided a membership overview and a few Board updates. Don’t miss out on your next local CSMFO chapter meeting.