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Donovan Maguigan
from The Greenerside, Volume 64
by GCSANJ
By Maureen Sharples
The Member of the Year Award allows our members to nominate someone who has shown great enthusiasm and service to our chapter This year, the Board of Directors received several nominations for one individual The nomination forms were filled with sentiments about creativity, dedication, commitment, and volunteerism On behalf of the chapter, I would like to congratulate Donovan Maguigan, our newly elected Chapter President as our unanimous and worthy recipient of the 2022 Member of the Year Award
Donovan is the golf course superintendent at Springdale Golf Club in Princeton He is also our Chapter President, Editor in Chief of the Greenerside, a Grassroots Ambassador, and serves as a director on the New Jersey Turfgrass Association board Aside from all these commitments, Donovan resides in Hopewell and enjoys spending time with his wife, Jen, and their dog Emerson
When the Greenerside needed volunteer writers, Donovan was the perfect fit He enjoys traveling, reading, writing, photography, and much more, and as a result, his interests and perspective have provided the publication with numerous unique articles He was the obvious choice when it came time for a new editor, and he was eager to volunteer as he graciously always is He has brought new creative ideas while still honoring the history of the publication Writing is not just a skill for him but a passion The members of GCSANJ are fortunate to be able to read his thoughtful articles One nomination read, “Donovan has impressed me with his professionalism and a strong desire to help in any way that is needed I have yet to hear him say no He puts a tremendous effort into the Greenerside ”
Donovan has quickly moved up the ranks on the Board of Directors. Beginning as a director, then secretary, and now president. Treasurer Ken Anson shares, "Donovan has been a great leader on our board. He is punctual and professional and always treats everyone with respect. As president, I know he will make a lasting positive impact on our association for years to come."
Certainly, Donovan Maguigan deserves the distinction of Member of the Year, and on behalf of the chapter, I thank you for your dedicated service to GCSANJ.
