Half-Day Seminars
.35 education points, $75 member, $115 nonmember
Communication Skills for the Interactive Superintendent
Bill H. Maynard, CGCS, Milburn Golf and Country Club; GCSAA Director
(562-01) Effective communication is often a large part of the superintendent's daily responsibilities. Therefore, it is critical to focus on developing the skills necessary to communicate, facilitate, and disseminate information. Learn how to manage meetings and develop techniques to work collaboratively with players and staff to create a team concept.
Guest Architect Seminar with Rick Phelps
Rick Phelps, Phelps-Atkinson Golf Course Design; Vice-President, ASGCA
(116-01) Learn the basic golf course design principles and philosophies, as well as the process from beginning to construction, using an actual golf course project. In this interactive seminar, you'll also have the opportunity to gain an understanding of routing and design concepts by actually laying out an 18-hole course. Compare your designs, then, with fellow attendees and gain valuable feedback from the instructor.
Hire Smart: Tips and Techniques for Selecting and Hiring Staff
Lynda J. Pinnington, Ph.D., Partner, Pinnington Training and Development
(600-01) When you have the opportunity to hire full or part-time golf course maintenance staff, you want to ensure you are making the best hiring decision possible. Analyzing and identifying job requirements and qualifications are only part of the process. In this seminar, you will:
- Develop and enhance your skills for hiring staff
- Reduce costly turnover through better hiring
- Enhance your interviewing skills
Managing Turfgrass Root Systems in the Southern and Transition Climatic Zones
Keith J. Karnok, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia
(561-01) Learn about factors specifically affecting both warm- and cool-season turfgrass root growth and how they can be managed. Discussion topics include:
- Importance of environmental factors and cultural practices for developing and maintaining a deep and healthy root system
- Importance of soil temperature, fertilization, cultivation, irrigation, mowing, PGRs, wetting agents and biostimulants
- A focus on bentgrass, Poa annua, and bermudagrass root systems
Negotiating for Success
Bruce R. Williams, CGCS, Director of Business Development, Valleycrest; GCSAA Past President
Tommy D. Witt, CGCS, Director of Golf Course Operations, Northmoor Country Club, GCSAA Past President
(378-01) Strong negotiating skills are an asset that every superintendent needs. Learn the basic concepts of negotiating in commonly faced situations such as:
- Employees and new hires
- Compensation and benefit packages
- Getting products at the right price
- Boards, city councils and homeowners associations
Pesticides and the Environment: Success, Failure and the Occasional Mishap
(formerly Herbicides and the Environment: Success, Failure and the Occasional Mishap)
David Held, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Entomology, Auburn University
John Kaminski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Pathology, Pennsylvania State University
J. Scott McElroy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Auburn University
(599-01) Pesticides are a seemingly necessary component of golf course management. Weeds, insects and diseases can rob the turf of its natural beauty and functionality. If not used judiciously, however, pesticides can fail to work properly, cause injury to the desired turf or move off-site, damaging non-target plants or animals and contaminating the environment. Seminar discussions will explore the chemical and biological properties of pesticides and their interactions and seek to educate participants on the successes, failures, and occasional mishaps that occur with pesticide usage. Attendees will gain a better understanding of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, and their fate in the environment.
Survival Skills for the Superintendent
(formerly Making the Most of Your Job Today While Preparing for Tomorrow)
Cory Blair, CGCS, Golf Irrigation Representative, Stovall Irrigation
Dave Davies, CGCS, TPC San Francisco Bay at Stonebrae
(465-01) Management is the focus in this dynamic seminar that examines various management and leadership styles, as well as crisis management, marketing, documentation and the importance of having a crisis management plan in place. Effective and diverse communication strategies are stressed as important keys to successful management. Additionally, learn to define and identify stakeholders and work with them in the decision making process.
Using Your Computer – Basic Excel
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(394-01) Get started with MS Excel in this beginners-only class! Learn how you can use this tool to work faster and smarter, not harder. Tools covered include:
- Budgeting
- Graphing
- Calculating
This class is for those who have very little to no experience with Excel.
Using Your Computer – Basic Excel with your laptop
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(610-01) If you're traveling with your laptop, why not use it in your seminar and keep the documents you create in class? Simply register using code number 610-01!
Utilizing Seeded Warm-Season Grasses
Aaron Patton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Extension Specialist-Turfgrasses, Purdue University
Mike Richardson, Ph.D., Professor, University of Arkansas
(522-01) Have you thought about replacing your current turfgrass with one of the new improved cultivars that have entered the market, but couldn't find enough money in your budget for sod? This cutting edge seminar will show you how to effectively establish seeded warm-season grasses at approximately 10% of the total cost of planting sod. In this class, you will learn how to:
- Select appropriate cultivars of species, such as bermudagrass, bahiagrass, buffalograss, centipedegrass, kikuyugrass, seashore paspalum, and zoysiagrass, based upon your geographic location
- Compare weed control options (herbicides) based upon species and seedling development
- Create a timeline of renovation procedures
21st Century Leadership: What's Different Now?
Lynda J. Pinnington, Ph.D., Partner, Pinnington Training and Development
(601-01) You are the leader and expert at the golf course maintenance facility. What roles, responsibilities and expectations are expected of you? How do you balance the work concerns with the people concerns? How does your leadership style impact employee performance? In this seminar, you will discuss all these questions and learn how to:
- Improve employee performance
- Provide clear direction and encouraging feedback
- Develop and enhance your leadership skills
Hazardous Duty...Basic Bunker Maintenance
Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, Director of Golf Course and Grounds, Boca Rio Golf Club; GCSAA Vice-President
(319-01) The design and maintenance of sand bunkers are two of the most commonly debated issues that golf course superintendents address on a daily basis. In this interactive seminar, you will:
- Learn the numerous factors involved in making informed decisions about sand bunker construction, maintenance and renovation
- Discuss philosophies regarding how sand bunkers should impact golf course playing characteristics
Maximizing Turfgrass Disease Control With Proper Application Strategies
Michael Fidanza, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science, Pennsylvania State University
John Kaminski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science, Pennsylvania State University
(496-01) Have you experienced reduced levels of pest control with your usual pesticide techniques? Are you concerned about increased federal and state limits on the use of various types of chemical pesticides? With the skyrocketing cost of chemicals and fuel, it is more important than ever to maximize the effectiveness of every ounce of product. In this hands-on seminar, you will discover ways to improve both your bottom line and your pest control by:
- Selecting nozzles that reduce spray drift while increasing spray coverage
- Identifying the importance of application volume, spray pressure, and nozzle types
- Developing techniques to minimize the acreage of pesticide-treated turfgrass on your golf course
Remodeling University
(518-01) The American Society of Golf Course Architects' (ASGCA) Remodeling University, a "Short Course to a Better Course," is a perfect introduction for any golf course decision-maker who is involved in the remodeling process or will be in the future. Feasibility, budgeting, communications, construction and phasing, and financial models that demonstrate the benefits of a remodel will be addressed. Case studies illustrating these concepts will be presented. This course will include a field trip to the Golf Industry Show to visit the construction project on the show floor.
Please note: Superintendent registrants may bring their club managers, owners or green committee members at no additinal charge if their registration form accompanies that of the superintendent.
Successful Project Management
(formerly 8 hrs)
Bruce R. Williams, CGCS, Director of Business Development, Valleycrest; GCSAA Past President
(324-01) In today's ever-changing world, the skills needed for planning and managing successful projects are invaluable. Learn proven real-world methods for the following:
- Planning a project and recognizing key objectives
- Analyzing the amount of time and resources needed to complete a project and prepare a project schedule
Using Wetting Agents on the Golf Course
Keith J. Karnok, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia
(351-01) Develop your knowledge of wetting agents and examine the various ways wetting agents are being used on the golf course. Some questions that will be discussed include:
- Do wetting agents save water?
- Will doubling the application rate improve effectiveness?
- Which wetting agent is REALLY the best?
The results of the GCSAA/USGA Green Section wetting agent comparison study as well as other comparative studies will be discussed.
Using Your Computer – Advanced Excel
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(557-01) Spreadsheets are some of the most powerful tools we have on our computers, and Microsoft Excel is the gold standard of spreadsheet applications. This advanced seminar will teach you how to take advantage of this powerful spreadsheet application to work smarter, not harder! Topics include:
- Creating compound formulas
- Using Excel's built-in functions
- Taking advantage of Excel's list functionality
- Building and improving charts and graphs
- Time-saving tips and tricks
Experience with Microsoft Excel is required.
Using Your Computer – Advanced Excel with your laptop
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(611-01) If you're traveling with your laptop, why not use it in your seminar and keep the documents you create in class? Simply register using code number 611-01!
A Plan-Based Budget Will Help You Succeed!
Chris Carson, Echo Lake Country Club
(548-01) Developing a plan-based budget will enable you to demonstrate your needs to the leadership of your facility and help you get the materials and labor you need to succeed. Learn to:
- Develop your maintenance plan
- Assign budget figures to each aspect of that plan
- Sell the plan to your board or management team
Conflict Management
Bernard M. Cronin, President, Sandler Training Institute
(525-01) Learn how to identify and deal with conflict in this hands-on seminar. Avoiding conflict contaminates effective team functioning while managing that same conflict can harness the creative power of difference. Upon conclusion of this seminar, you will be able to:
- Discern between overt and covert conflict
- Communicate clearly and without ambiguity
- Manage conflicts successfully, leading the way to an improved working environment for all
Data = Knowledge = Power: Data Collections and Their Uses for the Golf Course Superintendent
Darrin M. Batisky
(597-01) You keep records and gather information all the time, but how fully are you using that data to improve your facility? Using various methods of data collections, you will:
- Develop management concepts for your facility
- Be able to set up and maintain formalized financial tracking systems and utilize that data to develop and justify budgets, maintenance standards and agronomic programs
- Become more efficient in day to day operations
Double your return on investment by enrolling in Maintenance Budgets and Standards – Tools for Effectively Communicating and Balancing Costs and Expectations offered Tuesday afternoon 1 – 5 pm with Shaun Henry. These two seminars and instructors will build on each other to enhance your learning with complementary content.
Establishing and Transitioning Overseeded Grasses on Bermudagrass Fairways
(formerly 6 hours)
Shawn D. Askew, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
(538-01) Develop a comprehensive, long-term plan to aid in fall establishment of overseeded grasses for both bermudagrass and zoysiagrass fairways. This seminar, based on research data and case studies from courses in the transition zone, will cover topics such as:
- The incorporation of herbicides into the establishment regime for annual bluegrass control
- Choosing an appropriate transition method and implementing that method in a cost-effective and environmentally safe way
- Cultural practices and innovative application methods to improve turfgrass aesthetics
Immigration and the Golf Course Superintendent
Tom Maloney, Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University
(551-01) The seminar addresses current immigration issues as they relate to superintendents who hire or plan to hire immigrants employees. All of the major viewpoints in the national immigration debate will be discussed as they relate to employers today. This seminar will provide superintendents with a grounding in current immigration policy issues in order to work effectively with legal counsel on specific questions involving their operations. In this seminar you will:
- Be exposed to background information necessary to understand and discuss critical immigration reform policies impacting your profession.
- Learn the pros and cons of guest worker programs including the H-2B program.
- Understand how to become engaged in the policymaking process.
- Review basic legal rights of employers and employees as they relate to immigration.
Managing Shrubs and Other Ornamentals on the Golf Course
(formerly 8 hours)
John C. Fech, Horticulturist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
(534-01) Improve the overall health and beauty of your facility by learning to successfully manage the ornamentals on your course. In this seminar, you will learn to:
- Recognize the differences in fertilization, irrigation and pest control needs between turf and ornamentals
- Develop an appropriate maintenance plan for shrubs and other ornamental plants
- Use native or adapted plants to protect the demands of an environmentally-sensitive site
Managing Turfgrass Root Systems in the North
Keith J. Karnok, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia
(312-01) Learn about factors specifically affecting cool-season turfgrass root growth and how they can be managed. Discussion topics include:
- The importance of environmental factors and cultural practices for developing and maintaining a deep and healthy root system
- The importance of soil temperature, fertilization, cultivation, irrigation, mowing, PGRs, wetting agents and biostimulants
- A focus on bentgrass and Poa annua, with brief discussion of Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and tall fescue root systems.
New Weapons for Old Weeds
J. Scott McElroy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Auburn University
(492-01) Confused about changes in the herbicide and weed control market? New herbicide modes of action, as well as new herbicides using traditional modes of action, have recently entered the turfgrass market. This timely seminar compares new herbicides and techniques with traditional products in respect to:
- Mode of action, turfgrass safety and weeds controlled
- Human safety, potential for environmental contamination and economic cost
- How the new products and techniques fit into your weed management program throughout the year
Plant-Soil Interactions
Nick Christians, Ph.D., Professor of Horticulture, Iowa State University
(593-01) You already test your soil regularly, but how well can you interpret and apply the results to your course? Effective and accurate soil test readings can have a big impact on your bottom line when it comes to utilizing the correct products and solutions to solve your soil problems. Using actual test results from participants' courses, this hands-on seminar will show you how to:
- Examine the basic science, principles and procedures involved in soil testing
- Read and discuss actual soil test results
- Learn to make well-informed purchasing decisions based on test results
Preparing Your Way to Certification
Bill H. Maynard, CGCS, Milburn Golf and Country Club; GCSAA Director
Penny Mitchell, Senior Manager, Certification, GCSAA
(358-01) Is achieving certification status one of your personal and professional goals? If you are considering beginning the certification process, this seminar will get you started on the right track by reviewing the process and eligibility requirements:
- How to utilize the online Self Assessment Tool
- Guidelines to create a passing certification portfolio
- Content of the written examination
- Expectations during the course/facility evaluation
(This seminar is also offered Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1-5 pm.)
Turfgrass by the Numbers
Roch Gaussoin, Ph.D., Professor of Agronomy and Horticulture/Extension Specialist, University of Nebraska
Thomas Nikolai, Ph.D., Turfgrass Academic Specialist, Michigan State University
(594-01) Are you insecure or uncomfortable interpreting research? Then chances are you're letting others do it for you, with potentially costly and negative consequences at your facility. Take control of the numbers in this seminar. Statistical jargon is defined through interactive examples and many of today's current research findings are examined in detail. Data covered include cultural and mechanical practices commonly used, or misused, on the golf course. In this engaging seminar, you will:
- Learn how companies use data correctly and incorrectly
- Take an active part in data collection and analysis, increasing your understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research results
- Understand and apply data analysis through real-world examples
Using Your Computer – Mastering PowerPoint
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(604-01) Whether you're presenting to your board, your greens committee, or your staff, PowerPoint is a great way to get your thoughts across. Join us for this in-depth class on PowerPoint and learn how to:
- Create your own presentation
- Enhance a presentation using images, animation and multimedia
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is recommended.
Using Your Computer – Mastering PowerPoint with your laptop
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(612-01) If you're traveling with your laptop, why not use it in your seminar and keep the documents you create in class? Simply register using code number 612-01!
Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency Management for Golf Irrigation Systems
Andy Slack, President, Spot Water Management, Inc.
Andrew Staples, President, Golf Resources Group
(585-01) Water and energy usage are constant concerns for today's golf course managers. In this interactive seminar, you will learn about the correlation between water and energy use on a golf course. You will learn how to determine both water and energy inputs, and how to measure, quantify, and evaluate your current position when it comes to water and energy use. Once this baseline is determined, you will then discuss improvements and upgrades that can be made to save water and/or energy on your property.
Advanced Nitrogen Fertilization
(formerly 8 hours)
Elizabeth Guertal, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Turfgrass Management and Soil Fertility, Auburn University
(566-01) Improve your knowledge of nitrogen fertilization with this advanced seminar. It will cover new research on nitrogen topics including:
- A review of the fate of nitrogen in the turfgrass environment
- An assessment of many of the new organic nitrogen products currently on the turf market, including how to use sales literature and guaranteed analyses from fertilizer bags to help make nitrogen fertilizer selections
- A discussion on how to recognize the potential environmental consequences of over-application of nitrogen and how to prevent it from occuring
Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Field Wiring Problems
(370-01) In this seminar, presented by the Irrigation Association, you will learn the basics, such as how to properly use volt-ohm meters, diagnose wiring problems based on their readings, and the most effective steps to sort out confusing electrical problems.
Golf Turf PTI (Professional Turf Intelligence)
Roch E. Gaussoin, Ph.D., Professor of Agronomy and Horticulture/Extension Specialist, University of Nebraska
Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., Extension Turfgrass Specialist and Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science, Cornell University
(575-01) Do you have trouble deciding what new research to believe? How do you decide which new practices and products are right for your facility? In this advanced seminar, the latest research will be presented and openly debated, criticized, challenged and sometimes refuted in a fast-paced style similar to ESPN's PTI TV show. Discussion will include:
- Selecting grasses and using plant growth regulators
- Managing organic matter
- Turfgrass nutrition and pest management programs
How to Prepare, Manage and Deal with Winter Injury in Northern Climates
Kevin Frank, Ph.D., Associate Professor/Turfgrass Extension Specialist,
Michigan State University
Brian Horgan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dept. of Horticulture Science,
University of Minnesota
(540-01) If winterkill is a major problem on your course, this seminar will help you understand the various causes and provide the tools to recover quickly from the losses sustained. Discussion topics include:
- An overview of the different causes of winterkill
- Management approaches
- Recent research to facilitate recovery
- Communication strategies to enhance public relations during recover
Keeping Your Head Above Water: Regulatory Obligations, Public Perceptions and Financing It All
Kathleen Conard, President/Owner, Kathy Conard Communications
Kelly Durfee-Cardoza, Principal, Avalon Consulting Group, LLC
Jacqueline Genovesi, Sr. Director of Education, The Academy of Natural Sciences
(576-01) Water use continues to be one of the most serious issues facing the golf industry. In order to best manage your facility, you must have the practical and environmental knowledge to protect your courses' water rights. Ensuring that water regulators give the golf industry's needs equal representation and consideration before mandates are implemented is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Identify, understand and comply with water regulations
- Utilize your resources to communicate, educate and negotiate effectively with the community and regulators
- Investigate grant monies to fund your regulatory and public relations activities
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle With a Hectic Schedule
Coreen Reinhart, Consultant, Proactive Approach
(491-01) Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is hard enough but when you start to consider the craziness of everyday life - work, home, family, kids, friends - it can feel almost impossible to maintain even a reasonably healthy way of life. With an emphasis on work/life balance, nutrition, stress management and exercise, this seminar focuses on small changes that result in big differences. You will leave with practical ideas for making healthy choices.
Maintenance Budgets and Standards - Tools for Effectively Communicating and Balancing Costs and Expectations
Shaun A. Henry, Appraiser-Consultant, Golf Property Analysis
(573-01) Today's quickly-changing economy and the rapidly rising cost of materials means that balancing your maintenance budget with expectations is becoming more difficult than ever! This seminar will provide an in-depth look at the overall planning and communication process including the relationship between operating budgets and maintenance standards. Topics include:
- Communicating the cost to produce specific course conditions
- Using maintenance standards to describe and manage expectations
- What should and should not be in a maintenance budget, with focus on the appropriate level of detail
- Avoiding the pitfalls of comparing budgets between facilities
Double your return on investment by enrolling in Data=Knowledge=Power: Data Collections and Their Uses for the Golf Course Superintendent offered Tuesday morning 8 - Noon with Darrin Batisky. These two seminars and instructors will build on each other to enhance your learning with complementary content.
Management of Weeds in Cool-Season Turfgrass Systems
Ronald N. Calhoun, Ph.D., Turfgrass Research/Extension Specialist, Michigan State University
(270-01) Develop a successful long-term weed management plan by identifying and correcting the factors that are reducing the competitiveness of your turfgrass. Herbicides are a very powerful tool in weed management but unless site conditions are corrected, control from herbicides will be temporary at best. This seminar, based on IPM principles, will focus on:
- Identification characteristics of common broadleaf weeds
- Traditional and novel chemical controls, as well as new products, proper timing and application methods
- The use of available reference materials to better identify grassy and broadleaf weeds
Managing Your Manager, Committees and Boards
Bernard Cronin, President, Sandler Training Institute
(523-01) You face a variety of demands on a daily basis from the people who report to you and the people to whom you report. Successful management of these relationships is imperative to the overall success of the facility. During this seminar, you will develop:
- A system for managing multiple work relationships
- Strategies to capitalize on organizational resources
- Tools and skills to forge joint management agreements
Preparing Your Way to Certification
Bill H. Maynard, CGCS, Milburn Golf and Country Club; GCSAA Director
Penny Mitchell, Senior Manager, Certification, GCSAA
(358-02) Is achieving certification status one of your personal and professional goals? If you are considering beginning the certification process, this seminar will get you started on the right track by reviewing the process and eligibility requirements:
- How to utilize the online Self Assessment Tool
- Guidelines to create a passing certification portfolio
- Content of the written examination
- Expectations during the course/facility evaluation
(This seminar is also offered Tuesday, Feb. 8, 8 am - Noon.)
Take Control of Your Career
(formerly Taking Control of Your Career: Make it Magic!)
William Brown, CGCS, Hartefeld National Golf Course
Carol D. Rau, PHR, Career Services Consultant, Career Advantage
(470-01) Separate yourself from the competition and position yourself on the leading edge of the golf course superintendent career path. In this seminar, emphasis will focus on:
- Defining proven strategies to stand-out in a job search: resume, cover letter, interviewing, portfolios, career web sites
- Examining golf industry trends and economic factors impacting career choices
- Describing technology options to enhance both current job performance and career advancement: smartphones, blogs, twitter
Tools for Managing Economic Challenges: The IPM Planning Guide and Precision Turf Management
Wendy Gelernter, Ph.D., Co-founder, PACE Turfgrass Research Institute
Larry Stowell, Ph.D., Co-founder, PACE Turfgrass Research Institute
(592-01) Learn how to manage pest control inputs so that the most economical, effective and environmentally compatible decisions are reached. Strategies will be based on fundamentals outlined in GCSAA's IPM Planning Guide and in the related concept of Precision Turf Management. In this seminar, you will:
- Use weather models to predict turfgrass growth and the timing of pest infestations.
- Use decision-making tools to identify the most economical and effective pest management strategies of key insects, diseases and weeds.
- Document reductions in pest management inputs, economic costs and the environmental impact.
- Begin the process of designing a precision-driven, integrated pest management program in class. You will be provided with the resources for completing the program when you return home.
Understanding Biostimulants
Keith J. Karnok, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia
(238-01) At the conclusion of this seminar, participants will be able to list the various types of biostimulants currently being marketed, discuss the validity of the various claims made in promotional materials, list the various types of active ingredients found in biostimulants, and explain why some biostimulants have more potential for providing desirable results than others. Research will be presented showing the performance of various biostimulant programs and products under both field and controlled environment conditions. Individual product labels will be examined by the participants.
Understanding Turf Fungicides
Richard Latin, Ph.D., Professor of Plant Pathology, Purdue University
(574-01) This seminar will address how fungicides work, why they work and why sometimes they do not work. Specific topics will include fungicide movement in turf, mode of action, fungicide resistance, and factors that influence fungicide performance.
Using Your Computer – Tips for Computer and Data Security
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(605-01) The Internet is a powerful tool but not one without risks to your personal and computer security. Learn how to protect yourself, your data and your computer.
- Viruses, malware and spyware – what are they?
- Creating passwords – crucial tips to know
- Firewalls – what are they and what do I do with them?
- Networks – how to protect your wired and wireless networks
- Social media – protect yourself, your family and your facility
Using Your Computer – Tips for Computer and Data Security with your laptop
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(616-01) If you're traveling with your laptop, why not use it in your seminar and keep the documents you create in class? Simply register using code number 616-01!
Using Your Computer – Basic Excel
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(394-02) Get started with MS Excel in this beginners-only class! Learn how you can use this tool to work faster and smarter, not harder. Tools covered include:
- Budgeting
- Graphing
- Calculating
This class is for those who have very little to no experience with Excel.
Using Your Computer – Basic Excel with your laptop
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(610-02) If you're traveling with your laptop, why not use it in your seminar and keep the documents you create in class? Simply register using code number 610-02!
Using Your Computer – Advanced Excel
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(557-02) Spreadsheets are some of the most powerful tools we have on our computers, and Microsoft Excel is the gold standard of spreadsheet applications. This advanced seminar will teach you how to take advantage of this powerful spreadsheet application to work smarter, not harder! Topics include:
- Creating compound formulas
- Using Excel's built-in functions
- Taking advantage of Excel's list functionality
- Building and improving charts and graphs
- Time-saving tips and tricks
Experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Using Your Computer – Advanced Excel with your laptop
Stephen Crocker, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Security+, Database Administrator, GCSAA
(611-02) If you're traveling with your laptop, why not use it in your seminar and keep the documents you create in class? Simply register using code number 611-02!
Using Your Computer- Social Media: Promote Yourself!
Clayton Fixsen, Web Architect, GCSAA
(606-01)You can't afford to ignore social media any longer. It's time to start putting these tools to work for you. Learn how to promote yourself and your facility using social networking sites (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) and how to use social monitoring tools and analytics. Then focus on combining the two to keep your customers educated and current on topics important to you and your facility. Social media newbies and those with more experience will both learn something new!
Using Your Computer- Social Media: Promote Yourself! with your laptop
Clayton Fixsen, Web Architect, GCSAA
(613-01) If you're traveling with your laptop, why not use it in your seminar and keep the documents you create in class? Simply register using code number 613-01!
Calibrate Your Management Skills - Business Management for Today's Superintendent
Mike Muetzel, President, MX Marketing, LLC
(325-01) Stay current on the latest national trends in business management techniques with key topics such as:
- Human capital management
- Employee retention
- Generation X/Y employees
- Leadership skills
- Team development
Driving Revenue while Mastering Pace of Play
Steve Southard, CGCS, Marina Butte Golf Course
(596-01) You CAN improve the flow of golfers around your golf course. Improved pace of play can increase your revenue. This seminar will outline a 10 step program for improving the pace of play at your course while maintaining high production levels. Much more than slow golfers, pace of play is affected by a variety of factors. Become the pace of play expert at your facility by examining:
- Ownership and policy decisions that affect playing times
- Maintenance practices which contribute to slow play
- Ranger training and practices
- Clubhouse policies and procedures
Managing Turfgrass Traffic
James A. Murphy, Ph.D., Associate Extension Specialist, Rutgers University
(572-01) Traffic stresses are some of the most prevalent, and sometimes least understood, stresses on the golf course. The seminar will use lecture as well as discussion to engage seminar attendees on the topics of:
- The proper identification of traffic stresses and turf responses
- Management practices to enhance the traffic tolerance of turf and soil
- Management practices to enhance the recovery of turf and soil from traffic
The seminar will include a thorough discussion of managing organic matter (thatch) relative to traffic tolerance.
Planning and Programming the Golf Turf Care Center
Michael D. Vogt,CGCS, CGIA, Golf Division Director, McMahon Group
(577-01) A turf care center is a unique and highly specialized site at your facility. Proper planning and space programming now will save you time and money for the life of the turf care center. In this seminar, you'll find solutions relating to:
- Site selection
- Staffing size accommodations
- Equipment fleet space requirements
- Labor and equipment flow
Rules of Golf for the Superintendent
Genger A Fahleson, Ph.D., Director, Rules-Education, USGA
(598-01) The Rules of Golf impact your facility in a variety of ways. Learn how you can affect Rules application on your course by:
- Identifying maintenance practices that affect the employment of the Rules
- Making decisions about marking a course that allows for the proper application of the Rules
- Understanding basic relief procedures (Rules 18, 19, 24-28)
Taking Control of Your Financial Future...for the "Green" Industry Professional
Keith W. Smith, AAMS, Financial Consultant, Smith Barney
(535-01) Your financial education is vital for you and your family, as well as the continued growth and quality of your facility. Develop the tools necessary for a secure future through:
- Learning fundamental investment terms and types
- Discovering essential savings strategies
- Realizing the benefits of IRAs, tax deferred growth, and the role insurance plays in the financial security of an individual and family
Using Your Computer – Maintaining Your Web Site or Blog
Clayton Fixson, Web Architect, GCSAA
(578-01) Do you have a website? If so, this class is for you. Learn tips, tricks and ideas for website content, including a brief overview of HTML, tools you can used to maintain your site, and ideas for design. We'll answer your questions and help you make your web presence known.
Using Your Computer – Maintaining Your Web Site or Blog with your laptop
Clayton Fixson, Web Architect, GCSAA
(614-01) If you're traveling with your laptop, why not use it in your seminar and keep the documents you create in class? Simply register using code number 614-01!