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FORE YOUR INFORMATION S N GC S A B OA R D O F D I R E C TOR S APPROVES DUES INCREASE
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message Meeting Schedule
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Tri Chapter Meeting 2011
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GCSAA Board of Directors Meeting
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Supe O’ the Day : Scott Kotrc
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Assistant Superintendent Boot Camp
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Graeagle Meeting Info
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Scholarship Event High-
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Thank You Sponsors
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Tri Chapter Event Highlights
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Dates to Remember
B Y J E R E M Y P AY N E
As many of you may know, especially those who have served on the board over the last couple of years, our association finances have always been a hot topic of discussion. The stagnant economy has hit everyone, and the association has not been immune. After having to pull out of our savings CD for the past two years in a row to make sure we can pay our bills through the end of the year, the board looked long and hard into finding a solution to prevent this same dilemma from occurring again.
Sierra Nevada GCSA An Affiliate Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
our association. The dependence on affiliate sponsorship will be much less, which is feedback we’ve heard from our affiliate members over and over again. Their support will always be there, but monetary donations are very hard to come by during these tough economic times. We’ve been privileged to 6 years without a SNGCSA dues increase, but this increase will now bring us in line with the average annual dues shared by the rest of the associations through(Continued on page 6)
2012 B OARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS
B Y J E F F C O U W EN H OV EN
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After much discussion and debate, an increase to our annual membership dues was determined to be the best solution. And while no one likes to hear of an increase in their expenses, there are a number of positives that stem from this decision: The dues increase will balance our finances such that, regardless of meetings and their variable success, the administrative side of our expenses will always be able to be covered, ensuring the continued and uninterrupted operation of
Every November the Sierra Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association hosts its annual meeting. It is a good time for reflection and a chance to perform vital functions such as elections and bylaw changes, that keep this great organization running smoothly and
fairly. This year will be no exception. What will be the exception is the timing and location of the meeting and it is exciting. This articles purpose is four things: A notice that our annual meeting will be hosted at the California Golf Course Superinten-
dents Association Annual Conference at the Silverado Resort and Spa. Details of the time and where on the resort will be disclosed later. An invitation to serve your profession by running for a position on (Continued on page 4)