On January 12th, 2017, at the MGCSA Annual Meeting held during the Northern Green in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents membership made several decisions:

New Board Members Elected; President Erin McManus, Vice-President Brandon Schindele, Secretary/Treasurer Matt Rostal, Incumbent Directors Jamie Bezanson, Todd Kranz, Mike Manthey, Scott Thayer, Jesse Trcka and Tim Fleegel, new Directors Matt Cavanaugh, Eric Ritter and Justin Bicek.

Accepted By-laws changes as recommended by the GCSAA and MGCSA Board of Directors changing category SM to B, creating an Equipment Manager Class with dues set at $75 per year and the reduction of Student Membership fees from $70 to $0.

The remodeled Northern Green was both refreshing and disappointing.  Changes will be made to the format for 2018.  The revisions include a return of the Beer and Pretzel Social Event as well and a one-day registration for Tuesday programs.  Mark you calendar for an earlier than normal event to begin on January 2nd, 2018.  The date change takes place as the city of Minneapolis is setting up to host the 2018 Superbowl.