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Not to be Missed at The Canadian
Don’t miss the many networking
opportunities at the Canadian, starting
with the Opening SociALL on Day 1
sponsored by BrettYoung at 7:00 pm.
This exciting event at the Niagara
Parks Power Station will take you to
the base of Niagara Falls, one of the
world’s most iconic waterfalls, where
you will enjoy beverages, food and
music in addition to seeing the falls
from the private viewing platform.
Day 1 also celebrates Canada’s
best during the awards luncheon
sponsored by Envu. This is a great
chance to applaud your colleagues
and friends. Day 1 also features the
Assistants Networking Social,
sponsored by Rain Bird, an
opportunity to get together, enjoy a
beverage and network with fellow
Assistant Superintendents in a casual
atmosphere taking place.
On Day 2, unwind and catch up
with colleagues and friends at the
party sponsored by Turf Care and
Toro, starting at 4:30 pm.
On Day 3, participate in the first
annual Women in Turf Networking
Breakfast where you can join like-
minded individuals and discuss the
distinct experience of being a woman
in the turfgrass industry taking.
Education Highlights
Sponsored by Syngenta
The Canadian Golf Course Man-
agement Conference in partnership
with the OGSA kicks off with four-
time Ironman Triathlon finisher,
Mount-Everest summiteer and an
active adventurist, Rhett Evans, CEO,
GCSAA. Other well-known speakers
include: Ben McGraw, Ph.D., Micah
Woods, Ph.D., Katerina Jordan, Ph.D.,
Tom Hsiang, Ph.D., Patricia Anne
Miller, Laura Anderson, Chris
Tritabaugh, James Beebe, Matthew
Pringle, Cristina Tomaino, B.A.,
Melanie Groves, Paul McCormack,
and Matt Legg.
You also won’t want to miss the
Assistant Superintendent and Super-
intendents panel discussion, which is
always a highlight of the event!
Attendees can also view the recorded
sessions after the Conference and
receive CECs (if applicable) through
the Live Learning Centre.
Equipment managers and
technicians will have also have access
to an off-site shop tour and two days
of education specific to equipment
managers. Presenters include Mike
Rollins, Taylor Cairns and Kevin
Hennigar.
Trade Show
You will want to make sure to sched-
ule your time on Day 2, Wednesday,
February 26 from 10:00 – 2:30 to
connect with your favourite suppli-
ers and explore new opportunities
and relationships. You will also have
the opportunity to update your head
shot by a professional photographer.
Get product and material specific
information during the Industry Pre-
sentations being held during the
trade show by Belchim’s Paul Grotier
and Billy Joe; Turf Care’s Don White,
Syngenta’s Matt Legg, BASF, Envu
and Nufarm.
Online Auction
CGSA and OGSA thank all donors for
the online auction contributions with
proceeds going to advocacy, awards
and scholarships. Make sure you visit
the auction during the conference
and place your bids. CGSA members
can place bids online even if you do
not attend the conference in-person.
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Visit golfsupers.com for more details!
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