Fall Education Program
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Fall Education Program
November 16-17, 2014
Columbia, South Carolina
Program Schedule
| Sunday, November 16 | |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Club Management Panel at the University of South Carolina (CMAA Competency: All; Credits: 2 Chapter Education) |
| 6:30 p.m. | Shuttle Service from Hotel to Club |
| 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Chapter Networking Event at The Members Club at Woodcreek & WildeWood |
| 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. | Shuttle Service from Club to Hotel |
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| Monday, November 17 | |
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast at The Palmetto Club, Sponsored by:  |
| 9:00 - 9:20 a.m. | Welcome, Introductions and Program Overview |
| 9:20 - 9:50 a.m. | Keynote Address: “The Art of Getting Committees, Club Management and Staff to Work Together” with Jim Butler, CCM, PGA, Grey Oaks Country Club (CMAA Competency: Club Governance: Credit: 1 Chapter Education) |
| 9:50 - 10:45 a.m. | Panel: “New Trends in Agronomy and How They Impact Golf Course Renovations and Operations” with Moderator: Walt Osborne, Syngenta; Panelists: Tom Marzolf, Fazio Design; Steve Merkel, Landscapes Unlimited; and Bill Davidson, Country Club of Naples (CMAA Competency: Golf, Sports & Recreation Management: Credit: 1 Chapter Education) |
| 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. | Break, Sponsored by: |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon | Panel: “Technology’s Role in Membership Marketing” with Moderator: Hilary Scott, MembersFirst; Panelists: Ray Cronin, Club Benchmarking; Laurie Montanus, Charlotte Country Club; Alex Hale, salesfactory+woodbine (CMAA Competency: Membership & Marketing: Credit: 1 Chapter Education) |
| 12:00 noon - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 - 1:15 p.m. | Luncheon Address: "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly about Weather and Climate" with Chief Meteorologist John Gordon (CMAA Competency: Facilities Management: Credit: .5 Chapter Education) |
| 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. | Break, Sponsored by: |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Panel: “Long-Term Planning Process – How to Budget and Fund Club and Golf Course Improvements” with Moderator: Josh LeMaster, Signature Group; Panelists: Paul Basham, Basham and Lucas; Ryan Yakel, Chambers; Mark Diedrich, Kuo Diedrich Architects (CMAA Competency: Accounting & Financial Management: Credit: 1 Chapter Education) |
| 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | Panel: “New Innovations in Golf Course Maintenance and Their Impact on the Club’s Bottom Line” with Moderator: Ray MacDonald, McConnell Golf; Panelists: Walt Osborne, Syngenta; Jim Butler, Grey Oaks Country Club; Bill Davidson, Country Club of Naples (CMAA Competencies: Golf, Sports & Recreation Management and Accounting & Financial Management: Credit: 1 Chapter Education) |
| 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Program attendees who attend all sessions will cover 5 CMAA Competencies and earn 5.5 Chapter Education credits.
Accommodation Information
The Hilton Columbia Center will serve as the Chapter’s host hotel for the program. The hotel is located at: 924 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
The Chapter has a room block set up at a rate of $127/night plus taxes. To make your reservation, please call 803-744-7800 and ask for the “Carolinas Chapter CMAA” group rate or click here to reserve online. The room block will be released on Tuesday, October 28.
Host Location Information
University of South Carolina
Swearingen Engineering Center, Room 1C01
301 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29208
*Note: This is a change from the original location.
The Members Club at Woodcreek & WildeWood
301 Club Ridge Road
Elgin, SC 29045
803-239-0286
The Palmetto Club
1231 Sumter Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-799-9250
Event Information
Club Management Panel
Join the University of South Carolina CMAA Student Chapter as they host a panel of young professional club managers who will tell the “real story” about club management life after graduation. Participants for the panel are still being selected; if you would like to be an active participant on the panel, please contact Jessica Chavis, Liaison Manager, at 803-744-0029. All managers are invited to sit amongst the students during the panel (4:00-5:00 p.m.) and engage in a networking hour once the panel is concluded. Manager attendance is very much appreciated as this type of interaction with club professionals is incredibly important to the students’ development. Attire: Country Club Casual; golf attire acceptable.
Chapter Networking Event
Join us for a “Glow Ball and Garden Party” at The Members Club at Woodcreek & Wildewood, where attendees will enjoy a casual evening with heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and whiskey tastings, and a full bar complete with craft beers. The evening promises to be filled with good company, conversation, cuisine and friendly competition! Attire: Country Club Casual; golf attire acceptable.
Education Program
Attire: Business; jackets required.
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