As I’m writing this report I can’t believe it is already the end of September. This summer has gone by so quickly.
I would like to thank Eric and his crew at the Quesnel Golf Club for an excellent job of hosting the BCGSA Exchange Tournament this year. The golf course was in fantastic shape. Thanks to everyone from all the other chapters for taking the time out of their busy schedules to come up to the tournament, to all the industry reps for their generous support, and to Dean Piller and the BCGSA for securing the speaker, Roch Gaussoin, who gave us five hours of very informative education. Finally, thanks to the MVP of the event, Dena Gent, who did an excellent job helping with the organizing and running of the weekend.
On a personal/professional note, I am a member of the WCTA, CGSA, currently the President of the Northern Chapter of the BCGSA, and have just joined the Research Committee of the WCTA. Now, I’m not telling anyone this to brag about myself, but instead, to tell you that I firmly believe if I had not got involved in the industry that I have dedicated the past 35 years of my life to, I would have let myself down, my golf course down, and the people I respect in the industry down. We, as members of the BCGSA, are a team of professionals whose purpose is to provide the best possible playing conditions on our golf courses at all times. The BCGSA and other associations with the events and educational opportunities they provide, give us the tools we need to accomplish our goals.
Now, the Smithers Golf & Country Club pays for all my professional development, however, I will stop attending conferences and events if I can not save the golf club at least the amount of money it costs to send me there. An example of this at the Exchange Tournament, Roch Gaussoin gave us some information about fungicide applications that has saved the Smithers Golf & Country Club $1,500.00 on the first fall application.
I encourage each and every one to attend pre-conference seminars, attend conferences, and other events that your Board works so hard to put on, support the Exchange Tournament, and use the tools provided to you to make your jobs easier.
Stephen Kerbrat
President
BCGSA Northern Chapter
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