Time to vote

Maybe it's the upcoming presidential election, maybe it's the fact many feel board service is a time-honored tradition or maybe they want to be more involved in the decision-making. Whichever the case, it's great to see more GCSAA members running for board service at their local chapter level.

As annual meetings ramp up across the region, almost all of those which have taken place thus far have had more members running for director positions than there are positions available. While this may sound problematic, as ultimately there can only be so many individuals on the board per chapter bylaws, it's really quite encouraging to the industry as more members are looking to get involved in their local chapters. We have seen it time and time again, members who want to give their time for board service typically make up a strong board, and it's the board who directly contributes to the success of the chapter.

As board members continue to keep the connection between GCSAA and their local chapters strong, it's encouraging to see chapter meetings with more members in attendance and new faces coming to each event. Again, this is a testament to the board for creating stronger chapter events, and an equal testament to the members who attend and receive value from these great meetings.

I encourage each of you to attend an upcoming meeting in your area, especially with many annual meetings are just around the corner, your attendance is always appreciated. A list of upcoming events in the region include:

• Central Illinois GCSA: December 5 – Annual Meeting – Crestwicke CC – Bloomington, Ill.
• Central Ohio GCSA: November 17 – Annual Meeting – Winking Lizard – Columbus, Ohio
• Greater Cincinnati GCSA: November 9 – Fall Education Meeting - Maketewah Country Club – Cincinnati, Ohio
• Kentuckiana: November 8 – Assistants Meeting – Louisville CC
• Midwest Association of GCS: December 7 - Turf Clinic & Annual Meeting - Medinah CC - Medinah, Ill.
• Michigan GCSA: November 28 – Michigan Golf Business Conference – Soaring Eagle Resort – Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
• Miami Valley GCSA: November 14 – Association Round Tables – Dayton CC – Dayton, Ohio
• Northern Ohio GCSA: November 16 – Annual Meeting – Lake Forest CC – Hudson, Ohio
• Northwest Ohio GCSA: November 12 – Annual Dinner - Maumee Bay Resort & Conference Center – Oregon, Ohio
• Tri-State GCSA: November 2 – Annual Meeting – Rolling Hills CC – Newburgh, Ind.
• Wisconsin GCSA: November 5 – Annual Couples Dinner – City Club – Milwaukee, Wis.
• Buckeye Golf Association Annual Meeting: November 2-3 – Shisler Conference Center – Wooster, Ohio