Environmental Institute for Golf to fund Chapter Leaders/Executive Symposium
The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), announced today that the Williams Leadership Endowment target has been reached and that funding has begun for the GCSAA Chapter Leaders/Executive Symposium.
More than $50,000 has been raised through contributions by GCSAA chapters, organizations and individuals and by GCSAA Past President, Bruce R. Williams, certified golf course superintendent (CGCS) at The Los Angeles Country Club, who established the Williams Leadership Endowment in 2002. The endowment recognizes GCSAA Past President Robert M. Williams and his son, Bruce, for their contributions and ongoing commitment to mentoring golf course superintendents to become leaders in the golf course management profession. Both have dedicated their careers to strengthening the profession and instilling leadership qualities in superintendents.
"We have been involved with GCSAA in many ways for more than 85 years collectively," said Bruce Williams. "We are especially proud to be involved in an exciting program to help enhance leadership training, development and support to chapter leaders."
Now fully funded, the Williams Leadership Endowment will help support the GCSAA Chapter Leaders/Executive Symposium, which focuses on interpersonal and organizational leadership. The symposium brings together chapter leaders and executives for leadership training, networking and opportunities to more effectively serve members. Attendees in the program learn about leadership, communication styles, providing a more meaningful chapter experience through the engagement of members and volunteer involvement, developing goals and a plan for their chapter, and sharing best practices and innovative ideas.
"We applaud the leadership provided by Bob and Bruce Williams," said GCSAA Secretary/Treasurer David S. Downing, II, CGCS at Rivers Edge Golf Club in Shallotte, N.C., and chairman of the Chapter Relations Committee. "The GCSAA Chapter Leaders/Executive Symposium will continue to expand on the education opportunities for our members."
The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course. For more on The Institute, visit www.eifg.org.
Celebrating its 80th anniversary, GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
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For more information contact:
Teri Harris, GCSAA managing director, development, at (785) 832-4465 or tharris@gcsaa.org
Bruce R. Williams, CGCS, The Los Angeles Country Club, at (310) 860-3248 or Williams@thelacc.org
Contact:
Jeff Bollig, GCSAA director of communications
(800) 472-7878, ext. 4430 or jbollig@gcsaa.org
