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President's Message
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Written by Josh Mahar, CGCS
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 15:19 |
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Nebraska GCSA has been managed by Kissel/E&S Associates for nearly a year now and from my perspective it has been a great thing for our association. We have seen improvements in the association including a revamped newsletter, enhanced communication through emails and notices, and better organized monthly meetings. Those things are all critical to serving the membership, but Kissel’s work doesn’t end there. Many other behind-the-scenes’ duties facilitate Nebraska GCSA’s mission. A prime example was Nebraska GCSA’s exhibit at the Nebraska Golf Expo in Omaha. Kristin Crawford and Katy Post made sure we did this event right. They were consumed by the fact that we wanted to promote our profession and enhance our image. With only volunteer help our presence at the Expo would not have been polished or impressive. An executive director has the time and energy to devote to causes that fulfill our mission. This is one example of Kissel’s diligence but there have been so many more since their hiring. They have responded to Omaha’s overtures to shut down a public golf course, challenged the Nebraska Corn Board’s advertisement attacking golf courses, and networked with the NGA, PGA of Nebraska, and Nebraska Dept. of Tourism to promote golf in the state. Also they are able to provide a great conference room for board meetings, consistent financial reporting, and always want to “help us any way they can.” In a nutshell, their mantra is we do our job (of managing our association) so you (members) can do yours. Hopefully you met Kristin and Katy at Nebraska Turfgrass Conference so you can put a face with the name. Let them know you appreciate their work, because as President I sure do!
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The Par Side
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Written by Bob Hall
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Monday, 01 March 2010 00:00 |
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President's Message
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Written by Josh Mahar, CGCS
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Wednesday, 18 November 2009 10:53 |
By all accounts, Ryan Krings, Bill Kubly, Anne Streich, Steve Merkel, and Arbor Links crew hosted a fabulous September meeting. It was our best attended meeting of the year which I hope bodes well for the coming year. The Education and Meeting Committee worked hard to provide entertaining and educational opportunities throughout the year. For those who were not able to attend a meeting, ask someone who did and they will relay that all meetings this year were both fun and educational. Again, thanks to Ryan for putting together such a great meeting.
As my term as President comes to a close I want to take the opportunity to dole out thank-yous to those that have helped the association and myself during the past couple of years.
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Western Waves
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Written by Bill Bieck, CGCS
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Friday, 21 August 2009 09:20 |
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Most of us take pride in our heritage. We are proud of who we are, our roots, our ancestry and would never consider changing our names. Perhaps if we have been convicted of a felony and hurt society, we would welcome a name change. Women can change their names by simply becoming married. Sports heroes have found it fashionable to change their names to reflect a specific personality or character trait. Motion picture icons have changed their names to create better name recognition. But as golf course superintendents, what would be the benefit to change our name? It would be cool to have a moniker of Frank Fairway, Pete Parr, Mike Mulligan, Tommy Turfman, Sandy Hazards, Woody Strokes, or Grant Greenman.
Silly or not, the GCSAA recommends that its members change their names. They have encouraged us to “add four letters.” Those four letters are CGCS. It has been a marketing strategy to encourage members to achieve “Certification” status in their professional career. GCSAA’s Certification Program is the industry’s most recognized professional distinction. The program demonstrates commitment to your career and exceptional knowledge of the profession, both on and off the course.
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President's Message
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Written by Josh Mahar, CGCS
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Friday, 21 August 2009 09:14 |
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I have never been very good at training new employees to mow and will pass it off to my staff if possible. My wife informs me that I can’t give instructions just once and expect someone to learn that way. I guess that is a shortcoming of mine which doesn’t bode well for a new employee under my tutelage. But whether it is me or my staff doing the training, our new employees learn to mow greens first. Some of you may be questioning my sanity to put a new hire on the most critical mowing operation right out of the gate, but it has worked for us. Why? I am not sure but maybe it is the trial by fire method that encourages the quickest, most advanced learning curve? That same trial by fire training engrossed me last spring when I became President of Nebraska GCSA. I knew as much about the association as the first day employee knows about mowing a golf green, but I climbed on and gave my best effort. Much like a new operator, I struggled to “find the controls” as I started out. Was it overwhelming? Yes. Did I make mistakes? Yes. But by the 6th hole the novice mower (and myself) were quickly adapting to a new venture. Follow along as I relate what that journey has meant for me.
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