agcsa membership agcsa membership
popular addition to the 2013 event at Twin Waters. Karl’s specialty is turfgrass science, physiology and ecology and he does an excellent presentation on ‘Growing degree days’. David hails from the UK and has been a past presenter at BIGGA conferences. He will bring an interesting insight into the politics within your organisation. We are also delighted to announce that we have secured current GCSAA president Patrick Finlen as a speaker for the 2014 event. Pat is well known in all golfing circles for his professionalism and his meticulous course presentation. Those Australian volunteers who were part of the 2012 US Open tournament crew at The Olympic Club will certainly attest to his abilities. Pat has recently been promoted to the position of general manager at Olympic and he will provide a fascinating insight into the transition from superintendent to GM at what is one of America’s most unique sporting institutions. During the conference the AGCSA Awards are presented and it would be great to keep the judges busy with some quality nominations. The award process is great personal development and it offers an opportunity to showcase the magnificent work that is being carried out within your club. The awards presented include: Claude Crockford Environmental Award, presented in partnership with Syngenta; l Excellence in Golf Course Management Award, presented in partnership with John Deere; l Graduate of the Year Award, presented in partnership with Toro (nominations via TAFE’s); l Distinguished Service Award (bestowed by the AGCSA Board). I appreciate that many may think nominating for awards is not in the Australian culture, but I am sure that if you ask past nominees they would encourage you to take part in the process. Since the last edition of ATM I have fielded quite a number of calls from people seeking information on what the AGCSA is considering regarding the changes to education in the industry. This issue is a huge concern for the industry and the AGCSA is currently in discussions with an RTO to determine the best option and model to allow quality training to be offered to all at a level that the industry wants. This process will take some time but it is felt that industry where possible should take on training and provide a quality learning outcome. I would like to state that I don’t have an issue with the teachers within the TAFE system; they are passionate and provide great training. I have some frustrations with the ‘system’ as it currently stands and I hope that we can work together to get the best outcome for all in the industry. In closing I hope everyone had a merry Christmas and that 2014 brings everything you hope for. Please feel free to contact me at any time in the coming year if you have any feedback. I hope the summer treats you well. l
AGCSA
au s t ra l i a n g o l f c o u r s e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t s ’ a s s o c i at i o n
MeMbership application forM Helping superintendents and their staff to achieve the best possible playing surfaces and adjacent environment within the limitations of the available resources
Surname: ............................................... First Name:.......................................................... Preferred Mailing Address:................................................................................................. City/Suburb: ........................................... State: .................................Postcode: ................. Position: ............................................................................................................................. Club/Organisation: ............................................................................................................. Phone: Landline: ............................................ Mobile: .................................................... Email:................................................................................................................................. Member Category: ............................................................................................................ State Membership: ............................................................................................................ PAyMENt o Please send me a tax invoice o Please charge this purchase to my credit card account o MasterCard ..... o Visa Card Number: ................................................................................ Expiry Date: ___/___ CCV No: ..............
...............
..............
Cardholder Name: Signature: ........................................................................................................... send completed application form and payment to: Suite 1, Monash Corporate Centre, 752 Blackburn Rd, Clayton, 3168, Vic Phone: 03 9548 8600 Fax: 03 9548 8622 Email: info@agcsa.com.au AGCSA MeMberShip Superintendent .......................................................................................................... $350 Assistant Superintendent. .......................................................................................... $305 Ground Staff/Foreman/Irrigation Technician/3IC/Arborist. ........................................ $150 Sports Turf Manager................................................................................................... $305 Consultant .................................................................................................................. $350 International . ............................................................................................................. $210 Trade .......................................................................................................................... $320 Retired ........................................................................................................................ $135
StAte MeMberShip NSW - New South Wales Golf Course Superintendents Association ................................ Superintendent $100
Assistant $80
Groundstaff $60
Apprentice FREE
QLD - Golf Course Superintendents Association of Queensland .............................. $88 SA - South Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association .................................... Superintendent $80 Groundstaff $50 Apprentice FREE TAS - Tasmania Golf Course Superintendents Association........................................ $60 WA - Golf Course Superintendents Association of Western Australia ..................... $110 VIC - Victorian Golf Course Superintendents Association....... Please call 0408 354 100
the Next GeNerAtioN (StudeNt MeMberShip) Australian Turf Industry Apprentice/Student ............................................................ FREE
For superintendents and two or more staff joining AGCSA, a discounted membership rate may be available. For further information send your list of names and positions to info@agcsa.com.au
January-February 2014
7