Monday Education at BTME
Some members of the BIGGA staff outside the Royal Hall (below) preparing to welcome attendees to the daylong Turf Managers Conference.
Monday morning saw many more UK-based attendees in the education sessions. Most of the TurfNet group attended the Turf Managers Conference in the historic Royal Hall. The Turf Managers Conference is an all day session with three technical (turf) sessions and three management sessions. Lunch and two coffee breaks facilitated additional networking.
One of the most popular and energetic presenters on the day was Gregg Patterson President and CEO of Tribal Magic! Gregg spent many years as General Manager of The Beach Club in Los Angeles. His presentation dealt with Forging the Greenkeeping Team.
Gregg Patterson presenting Forging the Greenkeeping Team at the Turf Managers Conference.
Tony Girardi had another all day class with Lorna Sheldon. This one involved Delivering Your Message With Impact. With only one other attendee in the class they both received plenty of individual help and guidance.
Matt Gourlay asks a question during Mondays Turf Managers Conference in the Royal Hall.
With the trade show opening Tuesday morning, the exhibitors were in the final stages of load-in. Given the smaller halls and narrow streets of Harrogate, special care and attention were needed to accommodate all the exhibiting companies.
One thing that stood out (in a good way) about the preparations for the trade show was the policy that ANYONE inside the trade show had to wear a high-visibility vest or jacket. Given the number of near misses with forklifts and the like that Ive experienced during the pre-opening hours of our trade show, I would agree this is an excellent idea to consider in the US.
Given the intense amount of education on Monday we met for a relaxing de-brief in the bar of our hotel before heading out for dinner at an American-themed diner called Damn Yankees. (You cant make this up)
The TurfNet group comparing notes and "rinsing out" after a day of education at BTME.
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