For the sixth straight year, Bayer Environmental Science has teamed with The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), to send five golf course superintendents to the 2009 GCSAA Education Conference (Feb. 2-7) and Golf Industry Show (Feb. 5-7) in New Orleans.
The purpose of the grant is to assist golf course superintendents with their professional development through participation in the annual event, which features the most comprehensive education program and trade show in the industry.
Golf course superintendents who did not attend the last two GCSAA Education Conferences and Golf Industry Shows (Orlando 2008 and Anaheim 2007) are eligible. Those interested should complete and submit the online application at www.gcsaa.org or contact GCSAA member services at 800-472-7878 to receive an application via fax. Entries will be accepted through Oct. 20, 2008. The winners will be selected through a random drawing, and The Institute will notify winners by Oct. 24, 2008. Only one application will be accepted per person. GCSAA membership is not required.
Each grant will cover expenses for airfare, hotel accommodations for six nights, conference registration (full-pack), two education seminars (half-day, one-day, or two-day), and $200 for personal expenses.
“We greatly appreciate Bayer's continued support of this program,” said GCSAA CEO Mark Woodward, CGCS. “By sending five golf course superintendents to the GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show, Bayer continues to recognize the role of the golf course superintendent in the success of a golf facility.”
“Bayer Environmental Science recognizes the importance of professional development to stay current in the field,” Mike Daly, Bayer Environmental Science fungicide business manager, said. “We are pleased to continue our relationship with The Environmental Institute for Golf by helping five golf course superintendents further their professional development at the 2009 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show.”
