PGMS Events > 2009 Regional Grounds Management Seminar & Site Visitation in Cincinnati

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) will be coming to Cincinnati, Ohio on July 23-24 and we want YOU to be there for the second stop in our 2009 Regional Grounds Management Seminar & Site Visitations Series.

INCLUDES:

• Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Three Diverse Grounds Programs - Special site tours include Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens and Historic Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum.

• Education Seminars on crucial grounds management topics taught by industry experts including Thomas L. Smith of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, Darian Daily of Paul Brown Stadium, Ray Mirrizzi of Cincinnati State and Technical College and Dr. Tom Hayes, Ph.D. of Xavier University.

• Valuable Networking Events - meet other grounds professionals who face the same challenges and issues

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 23, 2009
10 a.m. - noon	CGM Testing
12:30 p.m.	Board bus
1 p.m.	Depart for Paul Brown Stadium(Box Lunch)
3 p.m.	Depart to Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
5 p.m.	Return to Hotel from Tour for Light Networking Reception
6:30 p.m.	Dinner on Your Own

Friday- July 24, 2009
7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast with Exhibiting Sponsors.
8 a.m.	Four Hours of Education Class - 45 Minutes each with break In between for visit with the exhibiting sponsors * "Motivating Employees to Success" - Tom Smith - Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum" * "Increasing Standard and Performance with Decreasing Dollars" - Raymond Mirizzi, Director of Facilities, Cincinnati State and Technical College * "Issues and Challenges of Artificial Vs Natural Turf for Athletic Field" - Darian Daily, Paul Brown Stadium * "Creating and Sustaining a Leadership Culture" - David Keszei, Xavier Leadership Program, College of Business
noon	Adjourn to Bus
12:30 p.m.	Depart for Afternoon Tour to Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens.(Box Lunch)
5 p.m.	Depart Zoo and Return to Hotel for Light Networking and Reception.
6:30 p.m.	Dinner on Your Own PGMS Board Dinner

Saturday- July 25, 2009
7:30 a.m.	PGMS Board Breakfast
8 a.m.	PGMS Board of Directors Meeting
noon	Board Lunch
2 p.m.	Board Adjourn

REGISTRATION

PGMS Member		$99
Nonmember		$125

CALL PGMS FOR REGISTRATION

Click here to download the event flyer

Mail/fax to:
PGMS
720 Light St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-752-8295 (fax)

ACCOMMODATIONS

Marriott Cincinnati at RiverCenter
10 West RiverCenter Boulevard
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-261-2900

PGMS has arranged a great group rate at the Marriott Cincinnati at RiverCenter. The rate is only $129 per night. To make hotel reservations, call 859-261-2900 and reference PGMS. Reservations must be received on or before June 23 at 5 p.m.

THINGS TO DO IN CINCINNATI

This Web site has a lot of information - www.cincinnatiusa.com

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum - http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/ballpark/museum/index.jsp

Cincinnati Reds Baseball - http://reds.mlb.com

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens - www.cincinnatizoo.org

Coney Island - www.coneyislandpark.com

Creation Museum - www.creationmuseum.org

Florence Freedom Baseball - www.florencefreedom.com

Kings Island - www.pki.com

Museum Center - www.cincymuseum.org

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center - www.undergroundrailroad.org

Newport Aquarium - www.newportaquarium.com

Ride the Ducks - www.newportducks.com

The Beach Water Park - www.thebeachwaterpark.com