Register today for the South Florida Regional Meeting to be held at Sunseeker Resort - Charlotte Harbor. Open to Members & Guests!

Schedule of Events

All Times are Eastern

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

• 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast - Royal Tern B/Royal Tern Terrace - Sponsored by The Toro Company

Education - Royal Tern A

• 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Welcome Remarks & Introductions - Justin Apel, GCBAA Executive Director & GCBAA President John McDonald II, McDonald & Sons, Inc.
• 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM - "Buy From Within", Partner Programs, Attendee Introductions

• 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM - Flowing Forward: Advanced Drainage Systems’ Expansion into Florida - Mike Garbs, Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.

• 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Break

• 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM - Powering Efficiency: Unlocking the Future of Equipment Rental with Caterpillar's Digital Portal - Sloane Bryniczka, Caterpillar, Inc.

• 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM - Golf Course Bridges - The Regulatory Puzzle - Donald Ferrar, Links Bridges

• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Hurricanes: Lessons Learned - Jason Zimmerman, Florida GCSA President and Nate Watkin, Florida GCSA Board of Director.

• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch - Royal Tern B/Royal Tern Terrace - Sponsored by Florida Coast Equipment/Big Orange Rental

• 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - How to Ensure "There is No Off Season" with Cathy Harbin, 365Golf

• 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM - Beyond the Surface: An Innovative Approach to Underwater Repairs, Sediment Removal and Golf Course Pond Management - Jared Lewis and Logan Cazee, Mark V Diving & Dredging

• 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Pathways to Perfection: Kafka Granite’s Erosion-Resistant Solutions for Golf Courses and Bunkers - Dan Hannan, Kafka Granite

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Opening Reception - Level Blue Rooftop Pool & Bar  (8th Floor) - NAME BADGE REQUIRED for entrance to the reception. (Indoor backup in case of inclement weather - Tarpon Ballroom) - Sponsored by Caterpillar, Inc./Kelly Tractor/Ring Power

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

• Aileron Golf Club - For those that have signed up to play golf, you will be receiving an email with your tee time and pairings.

REGISTER HERE!

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