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Spring Management Meeting @ Egypt Valley Country Club, Ada (.65 GCSAA CEU's)
Please join the MiGCSA, and host Superintendent Jeff Holmes, CGCS for a day of education from leaders in the golf industry. Technicians are welcome for a reduced rate and separate education. Is your tech and/or Assistant not a member? No problem, sign them up for the education and get them a free 2010 MiGCSA membership. And all new MiGCSA Superintendent members can sign up for a 2010 membership and attend the education for free. .65 GCSAA CEU'S and 6 MDA credits for either 3A or commercial core available.
Register Online Here
Printable Registration Here


| MiGCSA Superintendent | $50.00 |
| MiGCSA Assistant | $35.00 |
| MiGCSA Affiliate | $50.00 |
| MiGCSA Technician | $35.00 |
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 7:30-8:00 | Arrival | |
| 8:00-8:30 | MIGCSA/MTF Update | |
| 8:30-9:30 | The Evolution of Design Theory and Master Planning to the Future | Chris Wilczynski - Arthur Hills Associates |
| 9:30-10:15 | Turf Research Applications and Ideas for Michigan Superintendents | Dr. Steinke - Assistant Professor MSU |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break | |
| 10:30-11:15 | Turfgrass Potpourri | Dr. Thom Nikolai - Cultural Mgt Specialist MSU |
| 11:15-12:00 | Coming out of the Rough… the future of golf in Michigan | Kate Moore - Executive Director MGCOA |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00-2:00 | How to Develop a Sustainable Golf Course Business Model | Tom Mead |
| 2:00-4:00 | Round Table Discussion -We will break into small groups -Please bring ideas and thoughts for cost cutting, revenue enhancement, marketing, etc. |
Ron Dahlin - The Meadows Dr. Thom Niolai - Cultural Mgt. Specitalist MSU Jeff Holmes - Egypt Valley Country Club |
| Equipment Technician Education | ||
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Tips and Tricks from the Trade | Mike Thorsen, Equipment Technician Kent Country Club |
| 9:00 - 9:15 | Break | |
| 9:15 – 10:00 | Part 2: Tips and Tricks from the Trade | Mike Thorsen, Equipment Technician Kent Country Club |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break | |
| 10:15 - 11:50 | Reading and Understanding Electrical Schematics | Mr. John Garlets, Service Manager Spartan Distributors |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 2:30 | Overview of Diesel Fuel System, Trouble Shooting with Hands On Experience | |
| 2:30 - 4:00 | Hydraulic Concepts and Trouble Shooting for Success | Jeremy Warner, Weingartz Golf & Turf |
2010 USGA/PGA Rules of Golf Seminar .55 CEU's
The seminar will feature PGA Professional Mark Wilson. This seminar will once again include a “Power Point” computer graphic presentation implemented for the USGA’s Rules of Golf education program. This is a dynamic presentation of the Rules of Golf. PGA Professionals who attend will earn 6 CE points. GCSAA points have been applied for.
Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be included. The cost for the seminar will be $40.00. All seminar participants will receive a Rules of Golf book.
Deadline for registration is Monday, March 1. Registrations forms may be downloaded from the website or distributed through email upon request. On-site registration will not be available. Attendance is limited and will be based on a first come – first served basis.
To guarantee your spot at this seminar, please return the attached form with a check made payable to the GAM. If you need further assistance, please feel free to call Ken Hartmann, Director of Rules and Competition at 248-478-9242 ext. 22 or e-mail at khartmann@gam.org.
Ken Hartmann
