PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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can't begin to describe what a privilege it is to be President of the OGSA during our 90th year. To follow in the footsteps of past leaders and distinguished gentlemen who have done so much to elevate our profession is truly a humbling honour. Before I go any further, I would like to thank Past President Doug Breen who stepped off the Board in January at the AGM. Doug has passionately devoted countless hours of his time during his 12 years on the Board to ensure the association remains one of the largest and most successful by Phil Scully superintendent-run organizations in North America. The OGSA President OSGA grows stronger each year and the current Board of Directors is committed to not only maintaining our position in the golf industry, but clearly focused on enhancing and protecting our interests both at a grassroots and a provincial level. The 2014 OGCM Conference and Trade Show in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle was a huge success. The conference committee and Sally Ross flawlessly executed one of the best shows in recent memory. A great line up of speakers ensured that delegates were able to obtain all necessary IPM CECs and a well thought out trade show floor provided a fantastic venue for networking. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors for their support, both of our show and of our association year after year. As I write this letter, most of Ontario is buried under a heavy blanket of snow and an inconceivable layer of ice. It has been a winter like no other and we still have a long way to go before spring. Try and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends and if you haven't already, join the conversation on Twitter by following us @OntarioGSA. I wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous 2014 and, last, but definitely not least, happy anniversary OGSA! ■
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