Summer Meeting

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Monday, August 13
Premier Partner Dinner

Tuesday, August 14
Board of Directors Meeting, Off-site Builder Education & Opening Reception

Wednesday, August 15
Education, Casino Games, with Awards Dinner & Auction

Thursday, August 16
Sticks for Kids Golf Outing

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, August 13

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
GCBAA Premier Partner Dinner
The GCBAA is partnering with fellow GCBAA members to provide a unique and informative networking and education tract for this year's meeting. To kick off this event the GCBAA Board of Directors along with Builder and Contractor members will be hosted at the George Jones Museum for a Reception and Dinner. Additional information to follow!

Tuesday, August 14

8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
GCBAA Board of Directors Meeting

8:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Hands-on Builder Education - Hermitage Golf Course
Brought to you by our Premier Education Partners - Profile Products, Wacker Neuson, Sunbelt Rentals & Better Billy Bunker
In support of GCBAA's renewed mission to provide high level education, join us and our Education Partners for a unique perspective for attendees. We invite you to take advantage of the latest technologies and advancements in the industry. Transportation will take the group to an active job site for a day of hands-on learning. We encourage all Builders and their fellow employees to join on this focused education discussion.

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Trade Show Set-Up

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

GCBAA Guest Reception (Invite Only)

This short reception is a way to continue to welcome new members and special guests, as well as thank theweek's education presenters.

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Opening Reception & Trade Show

Wednesday, August 15

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast with the Vendors

8:30 a.m.

Welcome & President's Update

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Stand up and Play - Anthony Netto
As the founder of the Stand Up and Play Foundation and KidSwing International, Anthony has a 25 year track record within the adaptive sports community. Anthony's dedication to an active lifestyle and his belief that anybody can lead a healthy life despite physical limitations has been proven time and time again. Anthony travels throughout the country working with different organizations, community centers, rehabilitation hospitals and golf courses to promote active standing therapy programs. Anthony lives in California, Florida, Nebraska, Washington D.C., or anywhere the foundation needs him at any given time.

9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Networking Break

10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
ASGCA Facilities Market Watch - Chad Ritterbusch, Executive Director of the ASGCA

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
USGA Putting Green Construction - Adam Moeller, Director, Green Section Education for USGA

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker - Megan Leavey
Megan Leavey is a US Marine corporal veteran who served as a Military Police K9 handler. She grew up in Valley Cottage, New York. Leavey enlisted in the Marines in 2003 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, where she was paired with military working dog Rex (E168). The pair served two deployments in Iraq together. They were first deployed to Fallujah in 2005, and then to Ramadi in 2006, where they were both wounded by an improvised explosive device. Leavey was awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a "V" device for heroism in combat. Leavey first sought to adopt Rex after the 2006 bomb blast. Later, when Rex developed facial palsy that ended his bomb-sniffing duties, Leavey petitioned the Marine Corps for his adoption. They were reunited in April 2012 through the intervention of Senator Chuck Schumer. Rex died on December 22, 2012. Leavey and Rex became the subject of the 2017 biographical film Megan Leavey.

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Casino Afternoon ($40 entry)
Craps, Roulette, Poker & Black Jack! Entry fee includes: $1,500 in "play money," hosted bar along with bourbon tastings from Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, and creative networking opportunities! The top (3) individuals with the most "cash" at the end will received a voucher to be used towards a purchase at the Foundation Auction that evening. Limited to the first (45) entries.

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Reception, Awards Dinner & Auction
Directly on hotel property, this evening includes a recption and silent auction, followed by an awards dinner honoring our Perry Dye recipient, Mr. Dennis Wagner. And to top it off, participate in a live auction benefiting the GCBAA Foundation and Sticks for Kids.

Thursday, August 16

Sticks for Kids Golf Tournament (Hermitage Golf Course)

7:30 a.m. - Buses Depart (meet in the lobby of the Omni Nashville at 7:15 a.m.)
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast & Warm-Ups
9:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start
The celebrated Sticks for Kids tournament will be held at Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, TN. An 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. DJ Black Circle will join us to offer the musical version of hooks and fades and will kick the tournament off with a fun vibe. Practicing your dance moves before arrival is optional!

2:00 p.m. - Awards Luncheon
3:00 p.m. - Buses Return to Hotel

Conclusion of the 2018 GCBAA Summer Meeting

Attendee Roster - Updated August 7, 2018

GCBAA Sponsorship Opportunities

The GCBAA has a number of sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming Summer Meeting to maximize the exposure for you and your company while supporting the meeting and activities. All sponsor packages include recognition on the GCBAA website, along with additional visibility throughout the mobile event app and post show publications.

Please contact the office with other sponsorship ideas your company would like to pursue.
All sponsorships include recognition on the GCBAA webiste, along with additional visibility throughout the mobile event app and post show publications.

Premier Education Partners

2018 Auction & Raffle - August 15, 2018

Live Auction

Silent Auction	Donated By
Framed Ernie Els Autographed Flag & Magazine	GCBAA Foundation
Greg Norman Framed Drawing	GCBAA Foundation
Jake Owen Autographed T-Shirt	Total Golf Construction
Jake Owen & John Daly Autographed T-Shirt	Total Golf Construction
Honey Cask - Belle Meade Bourbon Bottles	GCBAA Foundation
Jack Nicklaus Autographed Photo & Magazine	GCBAA Foundation
Payne Stewart Framed Drawing	GCBAA Foundation
Cigars (Macanudo & Partagas)	NGCOA
Custom Knife with Stand	Benson Construction
Wags Grillin' Rub Basket	Dennis Wagner
Jack Nicklaus Autographed Hat (4) - Collectors Edition	GCBAA Foundation
Costa Del Mar Saltbreak 580G Sunglasses	Dakota Peat & Equipment
Mac knife Professional Hollow Edge Chef's Knife 8"	Dakota Peat & Equipment
Crystal Figurines	McDonald & Sons, Inc.
Vintage Boot Purse with Beaded Handle	Kempker Greens
Pair of Faceted Tour Turquoise Stone Earings with CZ's in White Gold	Turf & Soil Diagnostics
Raffle	Donated By
Golf Buddy Laser Range Finder	Profile Products
Greg Norman Autographed Hat (Size XL)	Winterberry Irrigation
Odyssey White Hot Pro 2.0 V. Line Putter	Profile Products
Shinnecock Hills Men's Tie	USGA

We are seeking your support as an auction item donor for the annual auction to benefit 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 15, 2018 during the GCBAA Summer Meeting in Nashville, TN. The GCBAA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity (47-0842041); your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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