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FORE YOUR INFORMATION INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
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Meeting Schedule
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Open Date to Host a Meeting
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Government Relations Update
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Wilber’s News
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2011 President’s Cup Winner
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CGCSA Annual Conf.
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GCSAA Las Vegas
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Thank You Sponsors
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Meeting Highlights
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Dates to Remember
November 6, 7, & 8 California GCSA Coference & Golf Championship Silverado Resort Sierra Nevada GCSA An Affiliate Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
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We have had a tremendous year in our association and this is due to the dedicated group individuals you have on the board. It is a pleasure to introduce you to the 2011/2012 Slate of Candidates. Jeff Couwenhoven, Superintendent at Woodcreek Golf Course, is seeking the President‟s position. Jeff joined the board in 2009. He worked his way up the ladder serving as a director, Secretary/Treasurer, and VP. Jeff has attended
leadership classes at National and has been instrumental in several projects for the association, most recently the website. He is also serving as the chapter representative to the State Board and is working as the website committee chairman for the upcoming year on that board. In the VP position we have Jeremy Payne, Superintendent at Winchester C.C. Jeremy also joined the board in 2009. He served as a board member for two
years and most recently as the Secretary/ Treasurer. While in this position Jeremy was instrumental in developing the Sponsorship Packages for the association, which after meeting with several affiliate members, were created and has been very well received. He has also developed a strong budget and while serving in this position the association has remained strong during some of the most difficult economic times. Jeremy also has participated in leadership (Continued on page 4)
ELECTION MEETING REMINDER BY JEFF COUWENHOVEN We wanted to take the time and remind you to sign up for the CGCSA annual conference and golf tournament coming up next month. The SNGCSA is going to be having its annual election at the annual conference on Monday November 8th. It will be in the conference
room so members can cast their ballots and review information on the past year‟s successes and challenges during the breaks. Some of the candidates will be there I am sure to answer questions and provide you with a friendly face to put the name to. You can also submit your
ballot by mailing back the absentee ballot that was sent to you . We recently have received concerns about our email service and how many of our members are not getting our communications at all or on a con(Continued on page 6)