GCBAA Summer Meeting Registration Packet 2019

2019 GCBAA Summer Meeting

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO AU G U S T 5 - 8 , 2 0 1 9

CHANGE GRAND HOTEL & SPA X E G N I N I M E TH NETWORKING

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FA M I LY F U N

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MONDAY, AUGUST 5

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

GCBAA Board Dinner

Board of Directors Meeting, Builder Education, Opening Reception

Education, Local Flavor, Dinner & Auction

Sticks for Kids Golf Outing

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 6:00–9:00 p.m.

GCBAA Board Dinner

GCBAA Board Members and guests join staff for an evening dinner. This invitation only event will be held in downtown Colorado Springs.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 8:00 – 2:00 p.m.

GCBAA Board of Directors Meeting 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Member Education

GCBAA Members are encouraged to arrive early on Tuesday into Colorado Springs to participate in expanded education sessions that will help you and your company understand the latest trends and technologies in Golf Construction. Sessions include a panel discussion on Common Irrigation Contractor Mistakes and ways to avoid them, as well as local industry partners providing updates related to industry trends. A group of your peers will host a panel discussion on ways to work as a team with a final presentation on how to use social media to engage the next generation of your customers and clients.

12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Trade Show Set-Up 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Opening Reception & Trade Show

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast with the Vendors

This is a great way to thank our vendors and those exhibiting in the trade show area – and even better, it’s over a hot breakfast!

9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Introductions

WEDNESDAY CONTINUED 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Keynote Education Sessions (Lunch Included) 10:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Spouse Event

Downtown Colorado Springs offers a number of scenic views and local flavor to keep your special someone busy while you grind away at the education sessions. With local guides provided by some of our friends who live in the area, attendees will avoid the tourist traps and be ushered around the area to see local shopping stops like Manitou Springs. For those up for the challenge; pack your hiking shoes for a chance to explore the foothills of Pikes Peak or test your athleticism on the infamous “Incline”.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Local Flavor

Your GCBAA Meetings and Education Committee want to bring some local Colorado flavors to you and are planning some group activity with local brews and atmosphere. This networking opportunity will help you prepare for a special golf outing (Putting Contest) that will roll everyone into the opening reception.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Putting Contest

In the theme of networking and fun, plan on joining the group in the hotel lobby for a unique putting contest that will challenge your skills.

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sticks for Kids Reception, Dinner, and Auction

Directly on hotel property, this evening includes a reception and silent auction before dinner. To top it off, guests can participate in a live auction benefiting the Golf Foundation and Sticks for Kids.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Sticks for Kids Golf Tournament Bear Dance Golf Course, 6630 Bear Dance Road, Larkspur, CO 80118 6:15 a.m.

Buses Depart 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast & Warm-Ups 8:30 a.m.

Shotgun Start

The celebrated Sticks for Kids tournament will be held at Bear Dance Golf Course. An entry fee of $175 per player includes: transportation to and from the course, breakfast, lunch, golf, cart, awards, beverages, tee gifts and a golf shirt. If you would like to play, please indicate on the registration form your current USGA handicap index or average 18-hole score and shirt size. A limited number of rental clubs are available for $60/set. Spouses and guests are welcome and encouraged to play.

1:15 p.m.

Awards Luncheon 2:30 p.m.

Buses Return to Hotel

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.

After reviewing the sponsorship form, please identify which sponsorship you would like to secure. For signage and recognition purposes, please send your company logo to Mychelle Thompson, mychelle_thompson@gcbaa.org.

• Please contact the office with other sponsorship ideas your company would like to pursue.

• All sponsor packages include recognition on the GCBAA website, along with additional visibility throughout the mobile event app and post show publications.

A big thanks to our current Sponsors:

Conclusion of GCBAA Summer Meeting

[ Your Logo Here! ]

GCBAA SUMMER MEETING REGISTRATION Complete this form or register online at www.gcbaa.org by July 26, 2019 to avoid late fees.

Mail completed registration form with check, money order, or credit card information to:

or FAX completed registration form to

GCBAA, 6040 S. 58th Street, Suite D, Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 476-4489

NAME COMPANY ADDRESS CITY

STATE

PHONE

ZIP

EMAIL

FAX

SPOUSE REGISTRATION for spouse or significant other (non-business only), must select spouse registration below: EMAIL

SPOUSE NAME

Included in this registration fee is the Tuesday evening Opening Reception, Wednesday’s Spouse Event, and the Wednesday evening Dinner.

Wednesday Education

Wednesday Reception, Dinner & Auction

Amount

X

X

X

$450

X

X

X

$450

X

$375

Tuesday Education

Tuesday Opening Reception

Builder/Contractor Registration

X

Supplier & Industry Guest Registration

X

Spouse Registration (Includes spouse event)

X

DON’T FORGET...

Local Flavor (Wednesday 4-5 pm)

$40

Putting Contest (Wednesday)

$20/round

Sticks for Kids Golf Outing (Thursday)

$175

Rental Clubs (limited) $60 per set Men’s (circle one: LEFT or RIGHT handed)

$60

Women’s (RIGHT handed only)

$60 TOTAL CHARGES

Golfer’s USGA Handicap: Golfer’s Shirt Size:

S

M

L

XL

XXL

XXXL

If you have any special dietary or accessibility needs, please list them here: Special instructions on your registration:

METHOD OF PAYMENT:

Mastercard

Check #

CREDIT CARD #

Visa V-CODE

American Express EXP

NAME (As it appears on card – please print) ADDRESS

Where your Credit Card statements are received

EMAIL ADDRESS for receipt if different from above • No registration refunds will be awarded after July 26, 2019

ZIP

Discover

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Mining Exchange 8 S Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Reservation Deadline: July 18, 2019 Arrival Check-in: 3:00 p.m.

Departure Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER Each room request must be assigned to a registered meeting participant. Companies are not allowed to block rooms under one name. The Hotel is a non-smoking establishment. Smoking rooms are NOT available.

HOW TO REGISTER A web link to make your hotel reservation will be emailed to you upon receipt of your meeting registration.

All reservations are to be made, modified or canceled

by YOU, the member or guest.

RESERVE YOUR ROOM EARLY! Reservations must be made by July 18, 2019.

EARLY DEPARTURE POLICY An early departure fee of one nights’ room and tax will be assessed to the folio of any guest who departs earlier than the date confirmed at check-in. The fee will automatically post to the guest’s individual account, on or after departure.

ROOM RATES The guest room types and rates for GCBAA are:

NOTE – This is a change from previous years where the office would make your reservation based on the arrival and departure date you indicated on the registration form.

Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be based on availability at the Hotel’s prevailing rates.

One (1) King Bed: $165/night + tax Two (2) Double Beds: $165/night + tax Check-in: 3:00 p.m.

Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

COLORADO SPRINGS TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Check out 1 2 of the region's best attractions with activities ranging from museums, zoos, parks, trains, exploration and incredible fun! Contact the GCBAA office for more information.

1. Historic Manitou Springs - Spend a day at the base of Pikes Peak – Enjoy the many shops and galleries, have lunch at one of the many eateries and drink from one of 8 mineral springs!

2. Academy Riding Stables – Explore Garden of the Gods the way our ancestors did a hundred years ago - on horseback! Perfect for any and all riding abilities.

3. Challenge Unlimited: Pikes Peak by Bike – See Pikes Peak in a whole new and thrilling way - by bike! Take the 20-mile journey down all while being navigated safely by a guide.

4. Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad – Jump on one of the Railroad's 15-ton 'Iron Horses# and have a relaxing 45-minute trip through the heritage of Cripple Creek.

5. Ghost Town Museum – Experience Colorado's past at this fun and historic look back at the Old West!

6. May Natural History Museum – Over 8,000 insects, arachnids, butterflies and beetles await your family at the May Museum.

7. Space Foundation Discovery Center – Come to the place where childhood astronaut dreams are born. See the wonder and mystery of space in a whole new way!

8. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – Visit America's one and only mountain zoo! From elephants to grizzlies and everything inbetween, they have all your favorite animals.

9. Historic Old Colorado City – This shopping district features locally owned boutiques and specialty shops. Enjoy the outdoor cafes or gourmet restaurants!

10. Pikes Peak: America's Mountain – Take a 19-mile scenic journey above the clouds! This safe highway allows you to enjoy America's Mountain at your leisure.

11. Broad moor's Pikes Peak Cog Railway – Sit back, relax and take in the amazing views of Colorado's mountains while ascending Pikes Peak on a cog train!

12. Manitou Cliff Dwellings – Explore inside each dwelling, touch the sandstone and roam free through these architectural remnants of American Indian culture that traveled the Four Corners of Colorado.

Directions from Airport: FROM COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT (COS) Take Milton E Proby Parkway away from the airport, staying in the far right lane. Turn slight right onto C0-21 N/S Powers Blvd. From Powers Blvd turn left onto E. Fountain Blvd/ US-24 W. Merge onto E Fountain Blvd toward C0-29 I Circle Drive. Turn right onto S Wahsatch Ave. Turn left onto E Pikes Peak Ave. Turn left onto S Nevada Ave/ 1-25-BR S / US-85 S / US-87 S. 8 S Nevada Ave is on the right.

FROM DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DIA) Head South on 1-25, exit the interstate at exit 142 Bijou St, as you exit turn left, heading east. Remain in the middle lane and turn slightly right onto Kiowa St. From Kiowa St. turn right onto Nevada Ave. Remain in the far right lane, the hotel, at 8 S. Nevada Ave, is 1 block ahead on the right.

GCBAA Office 6040 S. 58th St., Suite D Lincoln, NE 68516

(O) 402.476.4444 (F) 402.476.4489

For the latest GCBAA updates, “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @GCBAA For up to the minute meeting updates, download the GCBAA mobile event app!

!#" #GCBAA19MTG

1. Go to your app store and download “TBM Engage” 2. Enter the access code GCBAA 3. Create your account

2019 AUCTION DONATION FORM 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 7, 2019 during the GCBAA Summer Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO. 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.

Donor Information (please print or type)

NAME COMPANY MAILING ADDRESS CITY PHONE

ZIP

STATE FAX

EMAIL

Donor Information Description

Value

Preferred Format (Live Auction, Silent Auction, or Raffle)

Please be sure to include any marketing materials, brochures, and relevant details about the item you donate, so we can include an accurate description for potential bidders. **Please note whether a Certificate of Authenticity is available for signed pieces.

2019 AUCTION DONATION FORM

EXCLUSIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND VALID DATES Please be sure to include any relevant details about the item you donate, so we can include an accurate description for potential bidders. Please list any exclusion, limitations or expiration dates here: Item

Exclusion, Limitation, Valid Dates

PHOTOGRAPH / LOGO

FULFILLMENT

We would like to display a picture and/or donor logo along with the description. Please submit these materials via e-mail to mychelle_thompson@gcbaa.org

Items should be shipped to the GCBAA for fulfillment before Friday, July 26, 2019. If your item will be fulfilled in another way, please explain here: (i.e., Shipped to hotel). Hotel charges for shipments will apply.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT INFORMATION

FULFILLMENT DETAILS

Please use the following name(s) in all acknowledgments: NAME NAME I (we) wish to have our gift remain anonymous.

SIGNATURE(S) DATE

Please submit form to:

mychelle_thompson@gcbaa.org

Please mail donation to (unless otherwise noted in fulfillment section):

GCBAA Foundation Attn: Mychelle Thompson 6040 S. 58th Street, Suite D Lincoln, NE 68516

GCBAA Sponsorship Opportunities EDUCATION PARTNERS ($5,000) 2019 Summer Meeting August 5-8, 2019 Colorado Springs, CO

[ Your Logo Here! ] Using the check boxes on this form, indicate which sponsorship your company would like to secure. Return with registration form or email to mychelle_thompson@gcbaa.org

Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Item(s) – Registration Bags

Cost

Availability

$1,000

Welcome Gift

Company Provides

Available

Room Drop (Gift or Company Material)

$1,000

Available

– Lanyards & Name Badges (Winter/Summer)

$2,000

– Custom Hotel Room Keys

$2,000

Available

Tuesday Opening Reception

$5,000

Available

– Breakfast with the Vendors

$2,500

– Wednesday Break Service

$1,500

Wednesday Lunch

$3,000

Available

Local Flavor

$2,000

Available

– Putting Contest

$2,000

Wednesday Dinner & Auction

$5,000

Available

GCBAA Sponsorship Opportunities

Golf Outing Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Item(s)

Cost

– Player Breakfast & Lunch

$1,000

– On-Course Beverages

$2,000

– Bloody Mary Bar

$500

– Golf Shirts

$4,500

Availability

Available

$400/Hole (includes 2 chairs and a table, hole signage, cooler with beverages, two golf shirts, breakfast, lunch, tent and contest)

Hole Sponsor

– Trophies & Awards

Company Provided

– Golf Pin Flags

Company Provided

144 Golf Giveaways

Company Provides

18 Available

Multiple Available

More Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Item(s)

Cost

Availability

Trade Show Booth (A)

$500

Multiple Available

Web Banner on Mobile Event App (B)

$300

Multiple Available

A

NAME

COMPANY Invoice Me

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Check Enclosed

Add it to my Registration Fee

B