EARTH SHAPING NEWS Published Quarterly by the Golf Course Builders Association of America
SUMMER EDITION
GCBAA Staff and Meetings Committee members, Jon Truttmann and Matt Lohmann, along with GCBAA Foundation Board member, Rick Lohman at the Coeur d’Alene Resort and Golf Course.
Inside Issue the
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President’s Perspective
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Executive Director Notes
7
Foundation Update
13 Developers Guide 14 Human Resources 16 Allied Updates 22 Movers & Shapers 34 GCBAA Meetings Calendar
PLAYGROUND OF THE
Northwest
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oeur d’Alene, Idaho is a hidden gem just about 40 miles from the Spokane, Washington airport and is truly the “Playground of the Northwest”. We are extremely excited to welcome you to this amazing host location for the upcoming Summer Meeting. When on the site visit, GCBAA Staff were able to utilize the shuttle service from the hotel and highly recommend this option if you choose not to rent a car. It was very convenient, timely, and hassle-free. However, you must schedule in advance to be included in the transportation, which is ($79 per person round trip or $50 per person one-way). The registration packet includes these details, or you may contact GCBAA Staff for further information. Coeur d’Alene not only offers a beautiful resort and golf course, but just beyond in walking distance is the Sherman Main Street with many shops, food venues, and sports bars. If you have time, we suggest a hike around “Tubbs Hill”, you can enter the path just near the hotel, walk the boardwalk, sit on the Lakeview Terrace and take in the breathtaking views of the lake, mountains, and scenery. We will kick off the event with a Board Meeting and Board Dinner on Monday, August 29th,
with the Opening Reception and Sticks For Kids Dinner/Auction on Tuesday, August 30th. Next up, there will be optional shuttle buses and boats transporting guests from the resort to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course on Wednesday for the kick-off of the education at the Hagadone Event Center, which sits right next to the clubhouse where the afternoon will be filled with the return of the Sticks For Kids Golf Outing, and closing down the event with an awards reception and an optional ticketed dinner back at the Hagadone Event Center. Please know your family is welcome! While members are golfing on Wednesday afternoon, non-golfers and families will be able to take part in yard games and other family fun activities at the course. There is also a Lakeside Infinity Outdoor Pool located along the pristine grounds of the golf course. While the format of the Summer Meeting has adjusted, it will still offer education, networking, collaboration, and fun, while supporting “Buy From Within” and Sticks For Kids! This is truly a breathtaking experience and one you will not want to miss! See you in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in August!