WCTA Executive Director Report - Summer 2018
At the time of writing (early June), it seems a little early for a comprehensive summer report so perhaps consider this a late spring segue into the next few months and beyond.
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Spring 2018
prepared by Jerry Rousseau
Thank you for the opportunity to present a report. Spring is taking various forms around the province but it certainly has been off to a slow start no matter where you are. For WCTA staff, March/April is more like season end as we wrap-up after our single largest event, the annual conference and trade show, and begin preparing for summer meetings and functions.
WCTA Board Nominates Three Candidates
Turf & Recreation Magazine, recently announced an initiative to recognize the top ten professionals in the turf management industry who are under the age of 40. The plan is to profile these individuals in their April/May issue.
Departing Directors
On behalf of the WCTA membership and Board, we would like to recognize and thank two departing Directors, Stan Kazymerchyk and Frits Verkerk, for their service.
First Green Has Some Great News Involving GCSAA!
The First Green Foundation (First Green) and Golf Course Superintendents Association of American (GCSAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will bring First Green under the umbrella of the GCSAA’s philanthropic organization, the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG). The agreement was announced at the 2018 Golf Industry Show in San Antonio.