Membership
Becoming a member of the Rio Grande Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America opens the door to a wealth of exclusive benefits designed to enhance your career and passion for golf course management. Gain access to cutting-edge industry insights through workshops, seminars, and networking events, where you can connect with fellow professionals and exchange ideas. Enjoy opportunities to play on some of New Mexico's most renowned courses during our meetings, fostering both camaraderie and skill development. As a member, you'll also have access to our comprehensive jobs board, granting you access to exciting career opportunities in the industry. Plus, exclusively gain access to our membership directory, facilitating valuable connections within our thriving community. Join us today, and embark on a journey of growth, education, and camaraderie that will elevate your expertise and passion for golf course management.
Benefits There are many benefits of RGGCSA membership. From educational programs to the networking opportunities, you'll have a broad scope of resources at your fingertips to help further your career, increase your network of professionals and expand your knowledge as a superintendent. We encourage you to participate in programs, attend events and keep on top of the news through the many resources provided through the website and RGGCSA meetings. Networking Opportunities RGGCSA meetings and events provide a good opportunity to meet informally with your professional peers and gather important information as well as share ideas. Superintendents and assistant superintendents share information, solve problems and learn more about the local golf course industry by attending RGGCSA meetings. The value of your dues could easily be recovered by finding one inexpensive solution to a problem you are having on your golf course while attending an RGGCSA meeting. Newsletter / Website Stay current on industry issues with the official publication of the RGGCSA. Informational articles, happenings within the association and superintendent work tips make this a valuable resource. | Education The RGGCSA offers to its members education and fellowship at our association meetings throughout the year. The association also offers its members the opportunity to obtain CEUs required by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Camaraderie and Golf Events Participating in the RGGCSA supports your profession on a local basis and provides opportunity to make professional acquaintances in the local golf course industry. Golf outings organized by the RGGCSA provide more than an enjoyable release from the tensions of everyday work. Playing golf at RGGSSA courses stimulates discussion and the sharing of ideas about golf course management techniques and golf course maintenance problem solving. Alan Salter Memorial Scholarship The RGGCSA Alan Salter Scholarship offers a minimum $500 award to the children and grandchildren of RGGCSA members for educational aid. The award is administered by the RGGCSA Board of Directors. Applicants will be reviewed by the RGGCSA Scholarship Committee. All decisions of the committee are final. | Affiliate Membership Membership is not just for superintendents. Businesses involved in selling related products or services in the turfgrass industry are encouraged to join. Affiliate members enjoy all the benefits listed above and are only limited in their ability to vote in association elections. Affiliate members have the added benefit of promoting their product and/or services in the newsletter, in the annual directory and by their level of sponsorship. Employment As a member of RGGCSA you can utilize our website if you are seeking other employment opportunities. The RGGCSA offers help to those members who are seeking other opportunities through job listings available on our website. Updates from GCSAA GCSAA information is provided to the RGGCSA membership through articles and other modes of information. Our website provides information about the GCSAA's conference, show and annual election. |