SFMA IN ACTION
NOMINATING Presents to the membership by written notice a slate of qualified candidates for the Board of Directors , and places those names in nomination . Chair : Sarah Martin , CSFM .
PAST PRESIDENT ’ S ADVISORY COUNCIL To advise the SFMA Board on issues pertaining to the past , present and future of SFMA . ( Limited to SFMA Past Presidents ).
SCHOLARSHIP To judge the recipients of the SAFE Scholarships , the Terry Mellor Educational Grant , the Gary Vandenberg Internship Grant , the Darian Daily Legacy Scholarship , and the Leo Goertz Membership Grant ; to develop strategies to enhance these programs and evaluate new opportunities . Chair : James Bergdoll , CSFM . Board Liaison : Sun Roesslein , CSFM . Members : Matt Anderson , CSFM ; Joe Breedon , CSFM ; Gary Dickinson ; Ken Edwards , CSFM ; Martin Kaufman , CSFM ; Matthew Kerns ; John Schedler ; Grant Spear , CSFM ; Alexander Steinman ; Barry Stewart , Ph . D .; and Mike Tarantino , CSFM .
STUDENT CHALLENGE To develop the annual student challenge exam protocols and assist in proctoring the exam as needed . Chair : Sarah Martin , CSFM . Board Liaison : Sun Roesslein , CSFM . Members : Syed Ahmed ; Matt Anderson , CSFM ; Scott Bills , CSFM ; Tanner Delvalle ; Samuel Doak ; Marc Moran , CSFM ; David Pinsonneault , CSFM ; Chrissie Segars , Ph . D .; and Kevin White , CSFM . TECHNICAL STANDARDS To help determine standards and best management practices needed in the profession ; to guide the work of ASTM on developing sports field and facility standards . Chair : Pam Sherratt . Board Liaison : Adam Thoms , Ph . D . Members : Jim Barbuto ; Michael Boekholder ; Conlan Burbrink ; Jeffrey Foor ; and Brandon Schanz .
TECHNOLOGY TEAM ( WEBSITE , SOCIAL MEDIA ) To oversee SFMA ’ s communication platforms to insure they are current , cohesive and serve members ’ needs ; to ensure members are educated on the latest communication technology . Chair : Ryan DeMay , CSFM . Members : Eric Harshman ; Mitch Hooten ; Stephen Lord , CSFM ; Colby Murray ; and Leah Withrow .
The month of April was National Volunteer Month . SFMA values its volunteers who share their time , expertise and passion for the sports field management profession . SFMA is grateful for the support you provide to the organization and , more importantly , your peers ; and is excited to see what we can accomplish together in 2023 .
Pursue your CSFM designation today
The Sports Field Management Association ( SFMA ), having recognized the importance of fostering and improving professionalism within the sports field management industry , developed the Certified Sports Field Manager ( CSFM ) program . The purpose of the certification program is to :
Increase professionalism in the sports field management industry . Promote better and safer sports field areas . Establish credentials that signify a specific level of expertise . Increase career opportunities and promote the sports field manager and the profession . Provide recognition for attaining a level of expertise and performance as professionals in the industry . Stimulate and motivate improved performance and increased professionalism . Increase opportunities for education and training .
In order to attain the designation of Certified Sports Field Manager , a candidate must 1 ) satisfy the basic requirements ; 2 ) satisfy the combination of education and experience point requirements ; 3 ) pass a national certification examination .
Join this elite group of sports field management professionals and pursue your CSFM designation today . For more information , visit https :// www . sportsfieldmanagement . org / csfm-program /.
Mark your calendar for the 35th Annual SFMA Conference and Exhibition
The 35th Annual SFMA Conference and Exhibition will be held January 22-25 , 2024 , in Daytona Beach , Fla ., allowing members to share information with other successful members of the sports field management industry . In addition to educational seminars , handson workshops and the latest technology on display , conference attendees have the opportunity to tour professional , college and municipal facilities that offer a range of insights to take back home . For more information , visit https :// www . sportsfieldmanagement . org / conference /.
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