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See the attached file for the 2021 annual meeting minutes and power point presentation
Annualmeeting12082021.pptx
2021 GCSA of NY annual meeting script.docx
annualmeeting1216.pdf
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GCSAA held a virtual Chapter Delegates meeting via Zoom on October 20-21, 2020. There were 112 delegates representing 93 of GCSAA’s 98 affiliated chapters in attendance. The meeting covered topics ranging from, State of GCSAA, State BMP implementation, advocacy efforts and virtual Golf Industry Show. In addition, delegates had the chance to discuss issues and provide input in small virtual group sessions and during a “town hall” session.
CEO J. Rhett Evans gave a report on the state of the GCSAA and the strength of GCSAA members. He discussed how the GCSAA influences the world of golf, facing difficult times during a global pandemic. He stated that the GCSAA continues to showcase the organization and its members as the global leaders in golf course management
● GCSAA Membership numbers remain strong
During the meeting, delegates received an update from Mark Johnson, Associate Director, Environmental Programs on the GCSAA’s goal to have all 50 states with a BMP by 2020. Here are the current numbers:
Facility Adoption is beginning to gain momentum in the states that have a current BMP. There are currently 9 GCSAA and 4 self-initiated workshops available for anyone that is interested in doing their own Facility BMP.
The GCSAA Board makes a recommendation to the membership on changes to A,B or C membership dues every two years based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI has increased by 3.3% over the past two years and this translates to a proposed $15 dues increase for Class A/B and a $10 increase for Class C. Currently there is no plan to increase the dues of the EM membership category. The new proposed dues would be $415 for Class A/B and $215 for Class C.
Delegates got a chance to get a sneak peak into the virtual 2021 Golf Industry Show. The GIS is slated for February 2-4,2021. Many of the delegates were pleasantly surprised with what the show will be able to offer. Attendees will have the ability to network with colleagues, check out products on the trade show “floor” and will have access to over 80 hours of education during the three-day conference. There are basic and all-access packages built for every budget and the entire facility.
Chapter delegates learned about the myriad of legislative, regulatory and political issues facing the industry. Delegates heard case studies that demonstrate why “strength in numbers” has a positive impact as GCSAA strives to make sure golf’s voice is heard at all levels of government.
There are currently 98 open spots in the GCSAA GrassRoots Ambassador program. They are still striving to fill all of the 535 members of congress. We are currently looking for someone in NY District 25 (Rochester - Morelle), once this is filled the GCSA of NY will have all Ambassador positions filled. If interested please contact Kevin Doyle (kdoyle@gcsaa.org) .
I thoroughly enjoyed being the 1st Chapter Delegate for the GCSA of NY. This provided a great opportunity to network with other local chapter delegates from around the country. If anyone has more questions about the delegate meeting please contact me via email:
aeick@mohawkgolfclub.com
Respectively submitted,
Andy Eick
Director of Facilities and Agronomy Mohawk Golf Club
April Meeting Minutes
CNYGCSA 4/21/2015 11:15am
Scott Winkleman opened meeting.
GCSAA doing nutrient study/survey. Please complete.
Asked who had to do snow removal on greens? Few
Today's topic: Water withdrawal reporting and permitting.
Pat Carroll:
WW is about "sustainability". NYS wants to "grandfather" current uses and plan for possible exporting water in future. Encourages conservation.
What they want to know: max capacity you can pump and what & when you actually pump.
More than 100,000 GPD must permit; that's all golf courses. WW with high capacity & "new" users must apply 2015. Rest of use over next few years.
Buy muni water no permit necessary. (It's accounted for by Muni).
File ww report annually
If filed in past, they will be looking for report.
Will need meter and calibration methods. Check with DEC to be sure meter is in compliance. Calibrate meter annually, certification of meter calibration required every 5 years.
Permit good for 10 years. No cost for permit (?) Engineers stamp required on permit Could be $5k to $10k for engineers stamp. CHA Eng. James Trasher 315.471.3920 & Doug Miller Eng. 315.558.8417 are 2 local firms.
Need plans, design for pump station, pump performance curves, system plan, DEC will be seeking out courses that have not yet filed for a permit.
New users are required to file in 2015. Those that have not filed in past will be treated as new user.
Google water withdrawal permit in NY to find info on DEC website.
NYSDEC contacts: to help start the permitting process: Richard Kruzansky 518.402.8182 and to follow through on the permit and processing Eric Schmidt 518.402.8187.
Future purpose of ww is to determine needs, surplus, availability, possibly for sale of water out of area.
BOARD MEETING:
(Dick) 2014 Charity donation: $1,000 to ARISE Foundation. Board approved
(Scott) GCSAA Chapter outreach grants available for public awareness programs (ie Perry Noun 106.3)
(Pat) SUNY Delhi golf outing to raise $$ for golf education programs
(Dick) CNYGCSA to give Cornell $4,000 grant to fund greens brushing research. Board approved.
Cornell field day June 25th followed by golf at RTJ.
Reviewed list of unpaid members.
July board meeting - Marcellus Golf Club host (2nd week?)
Google water withdrawal permit in NY to find info on DEC website.http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/55509.html