I have just wrapped up touring the state of Florida and most all the chapters within my region have conducted their annual meetings. To me, this is a very exciting time of year as the baton of chapter leadership is exchanged and new presidents and board members take their positions as they provide direction for their associations.
I am always impressed by the individuals who assume the additional burdens of leading their colleagues at the chapter level. As we all know the responsibilities of overseeing a golf facility are demanding enough, yet these leaders are motivated by a variety of reasons to give back to our industry.
Consistently, I see these chapter leaders as individuals who are motivated by the overwhelming desire to give back to a profession that has been rewarding for them. It is this desire that compels them to work on all the members’ behalf to try to make their livelihood better moving forward. Be it at the local or national level, I find myself inspired by the work of these men and women and want to give of myself in a manner that mirrors these individuals.
I am confident that I am in the role that I am currently serving because of the impressions that have been made by people in my career that have assumed these leadership positions. It is a great pleasure of mine to have the opportunity to interact with these esteemed individuals and work with them as they guide their chapters through the challenges we currently face. Many times, the work they perform occurs after working hours and goes unnoticed by their peers. It can be a thankless task but they still complete it.
