2007 PGMS Regional Grounds Management Seminar

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) will be coming to Cincinnati, OH on August 2-3 and we want YOU to be there for our next stop in our 2007 Regional Grounds Management Seminars & Site Visitations Series. This interactive program will feature education seminars as well as behind-the-scenes tours of the grounds management programs at four diverse sites.

This program is designed to provide grounds managers with the hard-to-find opportunity to gain knowledge, ask questions, and network with others about challenges and issues specific to their profession.

INCLUDES:

• Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Four Diverse Grounds Programs - take an insider’s look at best practices at the following grounds management programs: Cincinnati Bengals’ Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati Reds’ Great American Ball Park, Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

• Education Seminars on crucial grounds management topics will provide
you with valuable ideas for your grounds operation and help you
improve your management skills.

• Valuable Networking Events - meet other grounds professionals who face the same challenges and issues such as yourself. Part of the job is who you know, not just what you know; create a network of contacts for advice, consultation, references, etc.

• Vendor Displays will introduce you to area service providers dedicated to supporting YOUR profession.

SCHEDULE | REGISTRATION | ACCOMMODATIONS

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SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 2

Friday, August 3

Thursday, August 2

9:00 a.m.

Registration & Check-in
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter

11:00 a.m.

Begin to Board Buses at Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
buses depart at 11:30 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

Lunch at Paul Brown Stadium

12:15 p.m.

Tour of Paul Brown Stadium - Home of the Cincinnati Bengals

2:15 p.m.

Board Buses for Great American Ball Park

2:45 p.m.

Tour of Great American Ball Park - Home of the Cincinnati Reds

5:00 p.m.

Networking Reception at Great American Ball Park

6:45 p.m.

Board Buses for return to Hotel

Friday, August 3

7:00 a.m.

Boarding Buses at Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter for Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
buses depart at 7:15 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast and Visiting with Vendors

7:45 a.m.

EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Introductory Remarks
Jenny Gulick, GCB Branch President
Walt Bonvell, NC Regional Director

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

8:15 a.m.

"Motivating Employees to Success"
Tom Smith, Executive Vice President of Operations, Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

9:15 a.m.

"Increasing Standards and Performance with Decreasing Dollars"
Raymond Mirizzi, Director of Facilities, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

10:15 a.m.

"When to Use a Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect"
Pam Hays, Egbers Land design, Inc.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

11:00 a.m.

"Internal and External Marketing Strategies to Get You Noticed"
Dr. Thomas Hayes, Prof. of Marketing, Xavier University

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Noon

Board buses for tour of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum Grounds

12:30 p.m.

Box Lunch and Tour of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum Grounds

2:30 p.m.

Board Buses for Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

2:45 p.m.

Tour of Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

5:00 p.m.

Networking Reception at the Zoo

7:00 p.m.

Buses return to Marriott at RiverCenter