Pages within Resources Current ChallengesResearch & InformationBuyers GuideToolsRegional ResourcesCentral PlainsSouthwestSoutheastSouth CentralNorthwestNortheastMid-AtlanticGreat LakesFloridaChapter ResourcesChapter DirectoryAnnual Reporting RequirementsChapter Outreach Grant ProgramBest Management Practices Grant ProgramEventsChapter Leaders/Executives SymposiumChapter Board ResourcesSpeakers BureauManaging Your ChapterModel BylawsRequirements for New ChaptersChapter EM ToolkitValue of Competency-Based Education for EMsChapter Education for EMs BMPsPoints for Chapter EM EducationSpeakers Bureau for EM educationEM Series WebinarsChapter and member logosAdvocacy ToolkitEvent Codes and PointsChapter Outreach Resources Great Lakes Shane Conroy Great Lakes regional representative A former assistant golf course superintendent, Shane joined the GCSAA staff in 2015. He resides in Chicago, Ill. Tel: 800.472.7878, ext. 3635 Field staff report SAN DIEGO ON MY MIND by Shane Conroy | Aug 26, 2024 It’s late August, and the GCSAA Conference and Tradeshow (CTS) may not be the first thing on your mind, however, there are currently two fabulous opportunities available for GCSAA members to attend the 2025 GCSAA CTS in San Diego this February. The Melrose Leadership Academy and Melrose Equipment Management Experience applications are currently open through September 15. Full story TAPPING INTO THE GREATEST RESOURCE by Shane Conroy | Aug 02, 2024 Phil’s address was about providing the individuals in that room, regardless of where they were in their respective careers, with the number one resource needed to succeed in this great industry. Full story IT'S ALL IN HOW YOU COMMUNICATE by Shane Conroy | Jul 11, 2024 For superintendents, assistants, equipment managers and everyone in between, conveying information clearly is critical for the success of any operation. Full story Upcoming events Upcoming events in the region. This is not necessarily a comprehensive list. If you have an addition to make, please reach out. WGCSA Equipment Managers Meeting Dates: 20 Mar, 2018 Tuesday, March 20th Sentryworld Maintenance Facility Visit Great Lakes forums Visit the Forums » This region includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.