Benefits of Becoming a Member |
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As a member, your annual contribution helps fund a wide range of programs that aim to enhance and achieve more recognition for the Superintendent as a professional in golf course maintenance and the culture and promotion of fine turf management. Here's What You Receive as a Contributing Member:
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Membership Package |
A Membership Package is available for all new and potential members by contacting the BCGSA. This kit includes the following:
Please note that on the new Membership Application Form there is a space for your BC Pesticide Applicators Registered License number. Top of Page |
How to become a member and fee structure: |
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Membership in the Association shall be limited to persons who meet the qualifications and whose application for admission as members has received the approval of the Board of Directors. Each application for membership in the Association shall furnish satisfactory evidence of his/her qualifications to the Association. The Board of Directors shall be the sole judge of the applicant's qualifications for membership. Any person who desires to become a member of the Association shall file an application with the Secretary of a region. An application shall obtain, among other things, a concise statement of the applicant's training, qualifications and experience. The applicant must sign the application. The Board of Directors may waive the required endorsements upon proof by the applicant's geographic isolation from members of the Association. The completed application must be accompanied by remittance of one year's dues. The annual dues for all membership classes are a fixed sum that is approved by a majority vote at any annual meeting of the Association. The membership year is January 1st to December 31st.
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BCGSA Membership Classifications |
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**All Class A and B members must have a valid BC Pesticide Applicators Registered License Number & Certificate. Class A – To qualify for Class A membership, an applicant shall have, at the time of application for membership, at least three (3) years experience as a golf course superintendent and be employed in such capacity. Class A members shall have all the privileges of the Association. Class B – To qualify for Class B membership, an applicant shall be a golf course superintendent of less than three (3) years experience at the time of application for membership. Class B members shall have all the privileges of the Association except that of holding office. Class C – To qualify for Class C membership, an applicant shall be employed as an assistant to a golf course superintendent, and who meets the guidelines set down by the Association. The applicant shall have a Diploma in Turfgrass Management, or in lieu of a Diploma, a minimum of two (2) years experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Class C members shall have all the privileges of the Association, except that of holding office. Class AA – To qualify for Class AA membership, an applicant shall be retired Class A member in good standing. Application must be made to the board of Directors who will be the sole judge of the applicant’s acceptance to the Association. Class AA members will have all the privileges of the Association except that of holding office. Class A Executive – To qualify for Class A Executive membership, an applicant must have been a Class A member in good standing, who is a member of the Association, who has chosen to seek other management duties at a golf course. Application must be made to the Board of Directors who will be the sole judge of the applicant’s acceptance. Class A Executive members will be non-voting members who will have all other privileges of the Association except that of holding office. Class D – An individual who fails to meet any of the qualifications of membership as set out in Section 2. Application must be made to the Board of Directors who will be the sole judge of the applicant’s acceptance. Class D members shall be non-voting members who are not permitted to hold office. In addition, Class D members are not permitted to attend provincial meetings. Attendance at regional meetings shall be governed by the respective Regional directors. Class E – Any individual who is employed at a golf course but does not meet the qualifications of Classes A, B, C, AA, A Executive. Any individual who is a full-time student enrolled in turfgrass related program may also make application. Application must be made to the Board of Directors who will be the sole judge of the applicant’s acceptance. Class E members shall be non-voting members who are not permitted to hold office. Class I - To qualify as a Class I member, an applicant shall be a sales or technical representative of a company which serves the golf course industry. Application must be made to the Board of Directors who will be the sole judge of the applicant’s acceptance. Class I members will be non-voting members with the privileges of the Association, except that of holding office. Top of Page |
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Five for Five Industry Membership Package |
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The BCGSA offers a special Industry Membership Package to any industry member wishing to join more than one region. This package would be of interest to industry members who would like to belong to at least four of our regions, being the Lower Mainland, Interior, Kootenays, Island and Northern Regions. Being a Five/Five member entitles a company to have a representative in each of our five regions (this representative does not have to be the same person in each region and can be five different representatives if you desire). The cost of this package would be $500.00 for the year compared to the $630.00 per year it would cost if each region were joined separately. With the Five/Five package you are still only allowed one representative at a meeting but if you choose to have more than one rep at a meet you must make arrangements with that region for an additional member. You may also take out more than one Five/Five package if it serves your purpose. Five/Five Membership packages can only be purchased through the BCGSA Office and not through individual chapters. Please make arrangements by contacting our office directly and we will inform all five regions that you are a Five/Five Member. If you choose not to become a Five/Five Member, you may contact any of the following chapter Secretaries to join their region independently. Five for Five Membership Application Form Top of Page |
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