Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

“Peter j grass, william h maynard, darren j davis, rafael barajas, john r fulling, mark f jordan, kevin p breen, john walker, kevin sunderman, and keith ihms served on the board of directors for both gcsaa and gcsaa communications, inc. J rhett evans, j.d. Dockstader and cameron e oury served as officers for both gcsaa and gcsaa communications inc.”

“Class a golf course superintendent (a) to qualify for class a membership, an applicant shall have, at the time of application for membership, at least three (3) years of experience as a golf course superintendent, be employed in such capacity and comply with all additional qualifications adopted by the membership. Class b golf course superintendent (b) to qualify for class b membership, an applicant shall, at the time of application, be employed as a golf course superintendent and not meet the additional qualifications for class a membership. Class b members shall have all the privileges of the association, except that of holding office. Class b was changed from sm (superintendent member) at the annual meeting in orlando in february 2017. International superintendent member (ism) to qualify for international superintendent membership, an applicant shall be employed outside of the united states as a superintendent or head greenkeeper and be a member of his/her own international association at the time of application for membership. International superintendent members shall have all the privileges of the association, except those of voting and holding office. Services and benefits provided to international superintendent members are outlined in the standing rules for membership. Assistant golf course superintendent (class c) to qualify for assistant superintendent membership, an applicant shall be, at the time of application for membership, an assistant to a golf course superintendent, and shall be presently employed in such a capacity. Class c members shall have all the privileges of the association, except those of voting and holding office. Life member (class aa) to qualify for life membership, one must have retired as a golf course superintendent or assistant golf course superintendent and have been a golf course superintendent or assistant golf course superintendent member of gcsaa for 25 years of which a minimum of 20 years has been as a golf course superintendent. A life member shall have all the rights and privileges of the association except that of holding office. Class a - retired to qualify for class a - retired status, one must not be currently employed as a golf course superintendent and have a minimum of five years of service as a class a golf course superintendent member. The years of service as a gcsaa member when combined with the member's age must equal or exceed 75 years. This member shall have all the privileges of the association afforded that classification, with the exception of holding office. Affiliate (af) to qualify for affiliate membership, an applicant must be an individual, business firm or governmental body interested in golf course management and/or in the growing or production of fine turfgrass, either individually or through employment by, or other affiliation with, a company, proprietorship or association, and who does not qualify for membership in another class. Affiliate members shall have such privileges of the association as the board of directors may specify by standing rules, except those of voting and holding office. Equipment manager (em) to qualify for equipment manager membership; an applicant shall be employed as an equipment manager, assistant equipment manager or mechanic/technician within the golf industry and shall have such rights of the association as the board of directors may specify by standing rules, except those of voting and holding office. Associate member (as) to qualify for associate membership, an applicant must be employed by a golf course superintendent at a golf course and does not qualify for membership under the class a, class b, class c or equipment manager bylaw's definition. Associate members shall have such rights of the association as the board of directors may specify by standing rules, except those of voting and holding office. Educator (class e) to qualify for educator membership, an applicant must be an educator or extension officer. Class e members sh”

“Member types with voting rights are class aa, a, b or retired a or b. They have the opportunity to vote as an individual, proxy or be represented by their chapter delegate.”

“According to corporate bylaws, issues or procedures that require membership approval are: (a) setting of dues amount for class a, b & c members. (b) setting of qualifications for class a membership. (c) amendments to the articles of incorporation and the bylaws.”

“An independent accounting firm prepares and reviews the form 990. The form 990 is then reviewed by the organization's officers and accounting personnel. Any questions and concerns the organization's officers and accounting personnel have are addressed and all necessary changes are made. The final form 990, with all required schedules, is then provided to all voting members of the board prior to filing the form 990.”

“At the time of hire (or election in the case of a board member), the staff and the board of directors are provided a copy of the conflict of interest policy. This policy is in the new hire handbook and is part of the orientation process for the board of directors. Each member of the board of directors and officers shall disclose fully and frankly, any and all, actual or potential conflicts or duality of interest or responsibility, whether individuall, personal or business related. If a conflict arises within the board, the disclosing individual shall neither vote nor endeavor to influence corporate action. The affected individual shall leave the boardroom while the matter is discussed and a vote, if any, shall be recorded in the minutes of the board or its committee.”

“In 2015, gcsaa completed a market analysis and adjusted the salary structure as a result. The salaries of all employees of the organization are reviewed and adjusted according to an annual merit process within the framework of the new salary structure.”

“The governing documents and the year-end financial statements are made available on the www.gcsaa.org website. The conflict of interest statement is provided upon request.”