Bayer to send five superintendents to conference & show
For the fifth straight year, Bayer Environmental Science has teamed up with The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), to send five golf course superintendents to the 2008 edition of the GCSAA Education Conference (Jan. 28-Feb. 2) and Golf Industry Show (Jan. 31-Feb. 2) in Orlando.
The purpose of the grant is to assist golf course superintendents with their professional development through participation in the annual event, which features the most comprehensive education program and trade show in the industry.
Golf course superintendents who did not attend the last two GCSAA Education Conferences and Golf Industry Show are eligible. Those interested should complete and submit the online application on either www.gcsaa.org, www.eifg.org, or contact GCSAA member services at 800-472-7878 to receive an application via fax. Entries will be accepted through Oct. 26, 2007. The winners will be selected through a random drawing, and The Institute will notify winners in November. Only one application will be accepted per person. GCSAA membership is not required.
Each grant will cover expenses for airfare (including international), hotel accommodations for six nights, conference registration (full-pack), two education seminars (half-day, one-day, or two-day), and $200 spending money.
"We are delighted that Bayer has renewed this program for a fifth year," said GCSAA CEO Steve Mona, CAE. "By sending five golf course superintendents to the GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show, Bayer continues to recognize the role of the golf course superintendent and The Institute’s commitment to strengthen the compatibility of the game of golf with our natural environment."
"Bayer Environmental Science recognizes the importance of professional development to stay current in the field," Mike Daly, Bayer Environmental Science golf market manager said. "We are pleased to continue our relationship with The Environmental Institute for Golf by helping five golf course superintendents further their professional development at the 2008 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show."
Bayer Environmental Science is a division of Bayer CropScience LP, a member of the worldwide Bayer Group, a $27-billion international health care and chemicals group based in Leverkusen, Germany. For more information on Bayer Environmental Science, call 919-549-2000 or visit www.bayerprocentral.com.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization, that 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.
The Environmental Institute for Golf 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.
The GCSAA Education Conference, held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, is the largest educational conference in the turfgrass management industry. More than 100 seminars and 50 additional hours of educational sessions are offered, covering all ranges of golf course management, including agronomics, communication and business management.
The Golf Industry Show is an innovative trade show designed for the owners/operators of golf facilities, and the professional members of the golf course and club management industries. Featuring its signature interactive solution centers, as well as the largest exhibit floor in the industry, the event combines education, networking and solutions for golf course superintendents, owners/operators, general managers, chief operating officers, architects and builders. The Golf Industry Show is presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) and the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), along with supporting organizations, the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA), the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and the National Golf Foundation (NGF). The 2008 event will be Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Orlando. Visit www.golfindustryshow.com.
Contact:
Jeff Bollig, GCSAA director of communications
800-472-7878, ext. 4430 or jbollig@gcsaa.org