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The 2018 Summer Meeting will be held in Nashville, Tennessee! Dates and hotel information to follow next month.
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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 Download Irrigation Education Agenda (PDF) 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 8:15 - 9:15....The U.S. & International Economic Outlook - Keynote Speaker Bernard Baumohl, The Economic Outlook Group LLC Sponsored in partnership with GCBAA and Charter Member Hunter Industries
9:15 - 10:15..Right-Brain vs. Left-Brain Golf Course Architecture - Ron Whitten, Golf Digest
10:15.....Morning Break - Break Service sponsored by Peat Inc.
10:30.....Industry Allied Reports - CMAA, ASIC, NCA, GCSAA, ASGCA
11:00....Monetizing Extra Land within your Golf Course - Erik Larsen, BrightView Golf
11:30....Beyond Golf - Klaus Ahlers
11:45....Reviving the Golf Courses that Revitalize our Heroes - Jennifer Poth, Operation Support Military Golf
12:00...Luncheon Speaker Humpy Wheeler, Jr. - Former President and General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway Sponsored in partnership with GCBAA and Buildertrend
1:00....Fireside Chat with Young & Younger Builders - Moderated by Guy Cipriano, Golf Course Industry
2:00....Elements of an Effective Safety Program - Chuck Martinek, LMC Insurance & Risk Management
2:45...Inside "Inside the Ropes" - Patrick Wolters, Freeman; Shelly Urish, Golf Industry Show; Justin Apel, GCBAA
3:15...Afternoon Break - Break Service sponsored by Peat Inc.
3:30...What "Certification" says about you - Henry Delozier, Global Golf Advisors
4:30...Wrap-Up
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 produce, 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 shoes! Your tour will cover about 1 mile of slow-paced walking, but remember, you will be stopping along the way to sit and refuel at some of the city's most unique eateries. Your tour guide will bring you back to the Hotel with plenty of time to freshen up for the evening's Dinner & 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.
GCBAA Summer Meeting Attendee Roster * Updated July 31, 2017
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.
2017 Live Auction Donations
GCBAA Luggage Package - Ryangolf Corporation
Disney Vacation Package - The Toro Company Includes: 3-nights lodging in one room for up to four at the Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans French Quarter or Port Orleans Riverside Resort (based upon availability), and four 3-day passes to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot Center and Hollywood Studios.
Ladies Purse Package - Dakota Peat & Equipment, Inc.
28-Day Rubber Tracked Skid-Steer Loader - Sunbelt Rentals
Cigar & Whiskey Package - Frontier Golf
Shot Gun - Southeastern Golf, Inc.
Steel Wings Duck Club - Heritage Links
Custom Jewelry - SportZmix Solutions - Waupaca Sand & Solutions
One Full-page ad in October Construction/Design Issue - Golf Course Industry
Moselem Springs Golf Club Outing - Aqua Agronomic Solutions, Inc.
One 9 yard (covers 1350 ft2) truck load of Capillary Concrete - Capillary Concrete, LLC
Fine Art Silver Tree Mixed Media "Summer Breeze" - VM Golf Services
Cat Rental for Any US Cat Dealer (Cat Commercial Account Prepaid Card) - Caterpillar, Inc.
Chicago Golf Club Outing - Shapland Golf Consultants, LLC
GCBAA Yeti Cooler - ACC Golf Construction
CAT Yeti Cooler - Caterpillar, Inc.
South Dakota Hunting, Golf and Sightseeing Trip - Duininck Golf For 2 individuals, includes 2 night stay at the Duininck Companies Ranch House; such as hunting prairie dogs, turkey (depending on time of year), golf, sightseeing the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, hiking, touring 13,000 acre ranch on rangers.
$3,500 in Fumigation Services - TriEst Ag Group, Inc.
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Getaway - Bandon Dunes Golf Resort 3-days unlimited golf (greens fees) for 4 at Bandon Dunes/Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails/Old McDonald with 2-nighs lodging in 4 Lily Pond rooms.
His & Hers Apple iWatch - Golf Creations
Dismal River Trip (Mullen, NE) - Ewing Irrigation Includes: (2) rounds of golf for a foursome, (2) night of lodging at Dismal River Golf Club, dinner and transportation from Arizona or Texas via Ewing Jet to and from North Platte.
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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