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T
he unsung hero is the person who makes every organization work. This kind
of person isn’t looking for accolades or attention; in fact, they often don’t
like the extra attention. Their motivation and satisfaction comes from a deeper
place. He or she derives satisfaction from seeing the job done well and watching
the organization they care about progress and grow stronger.
For the NGCOA, that person is Anne Lyndrup.
Anne has been a part of the NGCOA family for more than
two decades, and she’s had a hand in virtually everything we’ve
done during that time. Recently, however, Anne announced her
retirement, thereby closing the chapter on one phase of her life
and opening another.
It would take much more ink than I have available to catalogue
all Anne has done for the NGCOA. When she started,
there were three of us in the office and we
all shared the responsibilities, from folding
the newsletter to going on the road and
Anne Lyndrup, the NG-
COA’s unsung hero for giving presentations. As the organization
more than 20 years grew, Anne took on more and more responsibility.
Quite often, that required her to do things she didn’t
enjoy but simply had to be done.
Of course, most of us have had to step out of our comfort zone
from time to time, but the difference between Anne and the rest of us is that she did it
without the attendant moaning and groaning. A good example is when she functioned
as our bookkeeper/controller/human resources coordinator. It was like going
to the dentist every day, but Anne did it willingly (and well) for years
because it had to be done. Anne also made innumerable trips on behalf
of the association during her 20-plus years of service and represented the
NGCOA with great distinction.
As much as these efforts have meant to the association, Anne’s greatest
contribution has been imagining, organizing and producing the NGCOA
Annual Conference. What started as a small gathering of course owners
with similar interests has grown to become the largest,
most diverse meeting of golf course owners in the industry.
It isn’t hyperbole to suggest that Anne, more than anyone, has
been responsible for this success.
Just as important as what Anne has done for the NGCOA is the way in
which she’s done it. She has always put the team ahead of individual accomplishment,
all the while exhibiting good humor and grace. She’s experienced
the ups and downs, the good times and bad, and through it all, managed to
keep a smile on her face and a positive attitude always on display.
So on behalf of the staff, the NGCOA board and its members, I’d like to thank
you, Anne, for everything. It’s been an honor and a privilege to work with you and
to call you a friend.
The official publication of the National Golf
Course Owners Association
March 2013 Volume 19, Number 3
Ronnie Musselwhite
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
RMUSSELWHITE@NGCOA.ORG
Dave Alexander
ART DIRECTOR
DALEXANDER@NGCOA.ORG
Clinton Hall
DESIGNER
CHALL@NGCOA.ORG
contributors
Steve Adams, Jeff Barr, Trent Bouts, Rob
Carey, David Cutler, Kyle Darbyson, Steve EU-
BANKS, Steve Donahue, David Gould, Andres
lara, Dave Moser, Phil Wrigglesworth
advertising staff
KELLY MACPHERSON
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT MANAGER
KMACPHERSON@NGCOA.ORG
BARBARA SEARLE
CLASSIFIEDS, GOLF COURSE MARKET
BSEARLE@NGCOA.ORG
EditORIAL Advisory Board
MARK BURRIS
OWNER, BURRIS, AN IDEA AGENCY, GREENSBORO, NC
WHITNEY CROUSE
FOUNDING PARTNER, AFFINITI GOLF PARTNERS, ALPHARETTA, GA
HENRY DELOZIER
PRINCIPAL, GLOBAL GOLF ADVISORS, PHOENIX, AZ
ALLISON GEORGE
GENERAL MANAGER,
TOAD VALLEY GOLF COURSE, PLEASANT HILL, IA
LARRY HIRSH
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
GOLF PROPERTY ANALYSTS, HARRISBURG, PA
BILL HORN
GENERAL MANAGER,
THE GOLF COURSES AT INCLINE VILLAGE, INCLINE VILLAGE, NV
LAWREN JUST
OWNER, PERSIMMON RIDGE GOLF CLUB, LOUISVILLE, KY
GEORGE KELLEY
PRINCIPAL, GREENWAY GOLF, STEVINSON, CA
DAVID “ROCK” LUCAS
PRESIDENT/OPERATING PARTNER,
CHARWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, WEST, COLUMBIA, SC
KIM THOMAS
PARTNER/DIRECTOR OF GOLF SERVICES,
GOLF COURSE SPECIALISTS, WASHINGTON, DC
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