The GCSMA has been a huge benefit for me as it has allowed me the opportunity to network with my peers in the industry. This networking has been instrumental in bringing ideas and comparisons to Committees and the Board of Directors. The ideas help in delivering a better service, and the comparisons of other communities allow the BOD to see just exactly what they are receiving for their money. The group has also been a wealth of knowledge when faced with problem solving, as someone has already “been there done that”. Thanks Director Sutphin for your vision and leadership!

I am excited by our security team’s ability to tap the wealth of knowledge and experience within the GCSMA. We are a young property and face challenges that have been successfully resolved at other more mature properties. By reaching out to over 50 members, each with heir own perspective, we have access policies, procedures and equipment recommendations that are based on real experience. The ability to know security best practices rather than experiment with potentially flawed processes is invaluable.

John, for me the GCSMA has been analogous to the INTERNET. If I need to know something related to continued safe and smooth operations within Harbour Ridge, with the end purpose of serving the members, all I need do is type in a question and the answer arrives immediately. The networking capability and vast store of knowledge that is gleaned virtually on a daily basis from the group continually demonstrates how progressive and well steeped our members are in such a variety of different avenues of knowledge. I like to think of the GCSMA as my personal OUTREACH PROGRAM.