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Current Issues
The Michigan Legislature will start it’s
2008 session on January 8th. Of utmost importance to Golf
Course Owners is the issue of water. First, your association
has endorsed the passing of legislation that ratifies the
Great Lakes Charter. The charter needs to be ratified by
the 6 states and 2 provinces of Canada that border the Great
Lakes. Secondly, the Senate and House both have packages
of bills dealing with the newly developed assessment tool
and water withdrawals. We are monitoring this closely and
may call on you to help with your local legislator.
If you need help call our office to speak
to John Dodge at 1-800-860-8575, or e-mail John at JDodge@mgcoa.org.
Legislative Day 2009
Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March
5, 2009.
Now Is the Time
To Get Involved
The Michigan Golf Course Owners Association
(MGCOA) is very involved in the government affairs arena.
The MGCOA would like to thank those members who have volunteered
time to the Government Affairs Committee and also the Political
Action Committee. The association continues to make
strides at the state capitol both in recognition and relationship
building. You can become an important part of that
process by becoming involved.
One of the greatest ways to get involved is
to utilize your facilities. You have many opportunities
to host political fundraising golf outings or events.
Making these contacts also has a secondary benefit.
Politicians will be familiar with you and your facilities.
One benefit would be the possibility of future business.
Another benefit would be that you now have a relationship.
Having a relationship with these folks opens up doors for
future events and more importantly, when a legislated issue
of concern comes your way you can sit down and discuss the
concern directly. You will have the inside track.
You might want to consider donating a portion of your proceeds
back to the candidate in the form of a contribution.
There are many ways to make this a win for the golf industry,
a win for the candidates and a win for your facility.
What do you need to do? Set a goal for the number
of political events hosted at your facility this year.
Most of all get involved.
Government Affairs Committee
The following Golf Course Owners devote time and effort
to Government Affairs. These folks are devoted to
making sure golf courses are treated fairly by the government.
If you have a strong interest please e-mail the office and
get involved.
Bill Fountain (Chairperson), The Majestic
Kathy Aznavorian, Fox Hills
Sam Cattone, Twin Lakes Golf Club
Ed Clark, Sandy Ridge
John Dodge, MGCOA
Jim Jeltema, Clearbrook Golf Club
Bob Koutnik, Fox Run
Patty McCarthy, Reddeman Farms
Joe Miesle, Hunters Ridge
Matt Milosch, Carlton Glen
Steve Ramey, Chisholm Hills
Dave Richards, Resort & Golf Marketing
Tom Schwark, Sycamore Hills
Jon Scott, Gull Lake View
Joe Tignanelli, The Wyngate
Curtis Wright, Copper Hills
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