Board of Director Meeting, Irrigation Education & Opening Reception
Full Day Education Program with Awards Dinner & Auction
Sticks for Kids Golf Outing Rocky River Golf Club
Omni Charlotte Hotel 132 E. Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 GCBAA Rate - $185/night
PGA Championship Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte NC August 10-13, 2017
Your 2017 GCBAA membership card, when accompanied by a photo ID, extends complementary grounds admission into the Tournament.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 7 GCBAA Board of Directors Dinner ..........6:00-9:00
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 GCBAA Board of Directors Meeting.........8:00-2:00 Irrigation Education.........................................8:00-4:00 GCBAA will offer both classroom and hands-on irrigation education at the facility of GCBAA member Smith Turf & Irrigation. Learn the lates trends and technologies on thrust blocking, wiring, grounding and fault finding from industry experts. Stay tuned for the final agenda on our website. (Lunch and transportation provided) Trade Show Set-Up.........................................12:00-5:00 GCBAA Guest Reception (Invite Only)....5:00-6:00 Opening Reception & Trade Show...........6:00-8:00 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 Breakfast with the Vendors.......................7:00-8:00 Welcome & President's Update................8:00 Education Sessions..........................................8:30-4:30 Featured Education Topics to Include: Left-Brain vs. Right Brain Golf Architecture, Municipal Land Use around Golf Courses, 2018 GIS "Inside the Ropes," a Fireside Chat with Young & Younger Builders, Safety & Risk Management, & MORE! (Lunch provided)
Spouse Event......................................................1:00-4:00 Sample and sip your way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local prodcue, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. Taste local craft beer, enjoy wine pairings, and stroll along city streets to explore some of Charlotte's historical past. This is a walking tour so pack your comfy shoues! Your tour will cover about 1 mile of slow-paced walking, but rmember, you will be stopping along the way to sit and refuel at some of the city's lmost unique eateries. Your tour guide will bring you back to the Hotel with plenty of time to freshen up for the evening's Dinne & Auction.
"Buy from Within" Reception, Dinner & Auction...6:00-9:00 Directly on hotel property, this evening includes a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and awards at 7:00, with a live auction benefitting the GCBAA Foundation.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 Sticks for Kids Golf Tournament - Rocky River Golf Club The celebrated Sticks for Kids tournament will be held at Rocky River Golf Club in Concord, NC. The entry fee of $150 per player includes: transportation to and from the course, breakfast, lunch, golf, cart, awards, beverages, tee gifts and a golf shirt. Spouses and guests are welcome and encouraged to play in the tournament.
Buses Depart...........................................7:00
Breakfast & Warm-Ups.....................7:30
Shotgun Start.........................................8:30
Awards Luncheon.................................1:30
Buses Return...........................................2:30
Conclusion of GCBAA Summer Meeting
PGA Championship Quail Hollow - Thursday, August 10-Sunday, August 13 Your 2017 GCBAA membership card, when accompanied by a photo ID, extends complimentary grounds admission into the Tournament.
The attendee list will be available 1 week prior to the event.
GCBAA has consolidated sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming Summer Meeting to maximize the exposure for you and your company while supporting the meeting and activities. See the sponsorship form below for additional details.
SPONSORSHIP FORM
We are seeking your support for the annual auction and raffle that benefits the GCBAA Foundation and Sticks for Kids Program. Proceeds from this event are used to further the mission of the GCBAA Foundation to provide youth with the tools and opportunities to explore the game of golf and potential careers related to the golf industry. This event will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2017 during the GCBAA Summer Meeting.
MAKE A DONATION!
The GCBAA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity (47-082041); your donation is a tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Contact the GCBAA office if you would like to donate to this year's auction & raffle, (402) 476-4444 or stephanie_bruss@gcbaa.org
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