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FORE YOUR INFORMATION B OA R D O F D I R E C T O R S Strategic Planning 2011
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
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Meeting Schedule
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Wilber’s News
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Conference & Golf Championship
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Code of Ethics
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GCSAA Delegates Meeting
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Government Relations
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Introducing Green Golf USA
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Dates to Remember February 7 — 11, 2011 GCSAA Annual Conference and Show Orlando, Florida
Sierra Nevada GCSA An Affiliate Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
By Jim Alwine On December 16th, the Sierra Nevada GCSA Board of Directors met with Steve Randall of GCSAA to examine the current condition of the Association and to set goals for the coming year. This day-long meeting is conducted each year to map a direction for the future. Using a SCOR analysis, with Mr. Randall leading the way, we explore our strong points and also identify the chinks in our armor. From that point we can review the mis-
sion statement and visions of the Sierra Nevada and finally, pick out a few goals for the coming year. Our new Board of Directors includes Scott Dickson as Past President, Jim Alwine as President, Jeff Couwenhoven as Vice President, Jeremy Payne as Secretary Treasurer, Phil Brown, David Bermudez, Jesse Sequin, Frank Putnam, Dave Wilber, and Pete Bowman as Directors. This is an energetic and upbeat group that is
committed to achieving the goals outlined during the Strategic Planning session. Last year, our main goal was to develop a concentrated education series based on the most important topic in our region: “WATER.” Jeff, Jeremy, and Dave Wilber did a wonderful job lining up innovative and engaging speakers throughout the year. This year will include a new theme put (Continued on page 7)
Governmental Relations By Jim Ferrin, CGCS The Governmental Relations Committee for the California Golf Course Superintendents Association continues to monitor legislation that will impact the golf course industry. There are three large challenges going forward that golf operations will face in the near future and golf course superintendents really need to be mindful of each one.
The first is the impact that the Golby 11 lawsuit of pesticide restrictions in Northern California will have on other areas within California where there might be documented endangered species and habitat. Pesticide manufacturers are very wary of this movement currently being monitored by the EPA and how easily it might spread to
other counties in California by advocacy groups such as the Center for Biological Diversity. The second concern is the future regulatory and restrictive effect that the NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) will have on pesticide applications on golf courses near water (Continued on page 11)