News and Information
11/18/2009
Michigan GCSA awarded a 2010 Chapter Outreach Grant
November 17, 2009
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded a 2010 Chapter Outreach Grant to the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association.
The Michigan GCSA will receive a $2,000 grant through the program, which was designed to assist GCSAA-affiliated chapters in communicating with key constituents, primarily golfers and employers. In the last two years, GCSAA has distributed more than $50,000 to chapters across the country to help with outreach efforts on a local and regional level.
With its Outreach Grant, the Michigan GCSA plans to expand on its long-term strategic plan by launching a campaign promoting the golf course superintendent as a key-decision maker to members of allied associations. The plan will include print advertising through association with the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association, the Golf Association of Michigan and Michigan Golf Magazine. Web advertising will also be included.
In addition, the MiGCSA plans to establish a business certification program to assist chapter members, through education and training, to promote the superintendent profession at the facility level.
For more information about the GCSAA Chapter Outreach Grant program, visit www.gcsaa.org/chapters.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 20,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
For more information contact:
Angela Nitz, GCSAA’s manager, corporate communications, at 800-472-7878, ext. 3647 or anitz@gcsaa.org.
