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Strategic Plan. The CGSA has shown a revenue surplus for the last seven years but there is so much potential for the association to grow, particularly in the Assistants category. They are the future of our industry. Some of the Strategic Priorities will include:
• Serving members
• Professional recognition and brand awareness • Advocacy
• Revenue growth
• Environmental stewardship
Once the plan is complete, it will be available to members indicating where we want to end up as an association.
Another element we are working on is the restructuring of the membership- pricing model. Our diligent staff is in the process of creating a model that allows facilities to have respective members renew/join the CGSA at a group rate and have subsequent members join at a discounted rate. Keep an eye on future com- munications to see what is in store for our association.
The CGSA recently announced an important new program, which will extend further support and recognition to facilities for sustainability and weather patterns. This long-term project is being delivered by the CGSA and NGCOA Canada in collaboration with the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, which is the international not-for-profit entirely dedicated to establishing golf as a leader in this field. The core components of the initiative include:
• Free provision of GEO’s Oncourse Program for sustainable golf facilities
and course management
• Access to annual Sustainable Golf Scorecards and Carbon Footprints
• Communication strategies that spotlight golf’s positive environmental
stewardship
• Creation of a valuable industry data bank to support golf’s positive story
• Annual awards and internationally accredited certification
• Aligned strategies, goals, and member support from the CGSA
Lastly, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest members of the CGSA team to further provide exceptional service and support to our members. Welcome to Jenn Rozek from British Columbia, Terri Solodan from Alberta, and Guylaine Richard from Quebec.
Once again, it is a true honour to be your President and I wish each one of you a happy, healthy, and successful golf season. GM
Pour la version française, veuillez visitez www.golfsupers.com.
THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES GENEROUSLY SUPPORT
THE CANADIAN GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION:
PLATINUM PLUS SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
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