The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has ratified the official slate of candidates for its 2006 elections. Voting members will elect three officers and two directors at the 2006 Annual Meeting, Friday, Feb. 10, held in conjunction with the 2006 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show, Feb. 6-11, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
The following individuals will appear on the ballot:
For president:
* Sean A. Hoolehan, CGCS at Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Pendleton, Ore.
For vice president:
* Ricky D. Heine, CGCS, general manager and director of grounds at The Golf Club Star Ranch in Austin, Texas
For secretary/treasurer:
* David S. Downing II, CGCS, director of golf operations at The Pearl Golf Links and Ocean Isle Beach Golf Course in Sunset Beach, N.C.
* Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS, director of grounds at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J.
For director:
* Gregg A. Blew, CGCS at Wellshire Golf Club in Denver, Colo.
* Gary K. Carls, CGCS, golf operations supervisor at Sunnyvale/Sunken Gardens Golf Course, Sunnyvale, Calif.
* Patrick R. Finlen, CGCS, director of golf maintenance operations at The Olympic Club, San Francisco, Calif.
* John C. Miller, CGCS at The Golf Club at Yankee Trace, Centerville, Ohio
Sanford G. Queen, CGCS, manager of golf course operations at Overland Park ( Kan.) Golf Club
Mark J. Woodward, CGCS, golf operations manager for the City of San Diego, is retiring from the board of directors after serving the last year as immediate past president.
Timothy T. O’Neill, CGCS at the Country Club of Darien ( Conn.), will serve on the board for one year as immediate past president. James R. Fitzroy, CGCS, director/superintendent at Wollaston Recreational Facility/Presidents Golf Club in North Quincy, Mass., and Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, director of golf course and grounds at Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton, Fla., each have one year remaining on their two-year director terms.
About the GCSAA Education Conference
The GCSAA Education Conference, held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, is the largest educational conference in the turfgrass management industry. More than 100 seminars and 50 additional hours of educational sessions are offered, covering all ranges of golf course management, including agronomics, communication and business management.
About the Golf Industry Show
Presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the Golf Industry Show is an innovative tradeshow that features unparalleled networking opportunities and hands-on access to golf course and facility management solutions for professional members of the golf industry. The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) will become associated with the event in 2007. Also participating as supporting organizations are the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA), the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and the National Golf Foundation (NGF). For more, visit www.golfindustryshow.com.
The inaugural Golf Industry Show was conducted last February in Orlando. The show attracted nearly 23,000 golf industry professionals and featured 826 exhibitors covering more than 270,000 square feet of exhibit space. In addition, a number of special features have been designed to enhance the show experience for attendees. Showcased on the floor will be six "solution centers" focused on a particular area of golf facility management/development, each offering interactive demonstrations, presentations and case studies by industry experts, and informative displays.
Media registration for the 2006 Golf Industry Show opens October 2005. To register, visit the Golf Industry Show Web site or contact GCSAA Member/Customer Solutions at (800) 472-7878.
About GCSAA
Since 1926, GCSAA has been the leading 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 21,000 individual 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.
Contact: Jeff Bollig, GCSAA Director of Communications
(800) 472-7878, ext. 4430 or jbollig@gcsaa.org
