b'A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENTDear TGSC Members,Chapter. Serving on the Board,of belonging to this outstanding Can you believe we are inleading LANs, hosting events,group of professionals that we December and making plans forserving on committees, answeringhave amassed is truly amazing! 2026 already? Time seems tosurveys, participating in webinars,Thank you! be traveling at warp speed! Asand attending conferences andWeve had an excellent response we plan an exciting year ahead,in-person networking eventson Partner renewals and the thanks to all the clubs hostingall count! Ive found the classicvalue our Partners find in their events. We appreciate all the timethe more you give the morerelationship with our Chapter. We and energy it takes to host anyou get to definitely hold trueappreciate TGSC members giving event and we are grateful! in The Golden State Chapter.our Partners a first look when As I reflect on 2025, I want toThe nuggets of informationlooking to purchase or add goods thank everyone for supporting theon all sorts of subjects, theand services. Thank you!friendships formed, and the sense The Golden State Chapter of thePartnering with The Golden StatePartnering with The Golden Club Management AssociationChapter has been such a greatState Chapter has been deeply of America (CMAA) continues toexperience for me and the Arrowrewarding for Northstar. Beyond set the standard for excellence.Benefits team. The relationshipsthe professional connections, Their creativity, professionalism,Ive built through the chapterits been inspiring to be part of and genuine hospitality makeare truly special and it goes fara community that shares ideas, every interaction feel like a truebeyond just business; its aboutsupports one another, and partnership. With consistentconnecting with people andpushes our industry forward. The leadership from their boardhelping each other out. Im reallyfriendships and collaborations and committees, they creategrateful for the friendships andweve built have been just as programming that pushes thetrust weve built, and Im excitedvaluable as the business benefits." industry forward. At Boelter, weto keep growing our partnership- Brian Hall, Northstar are fortunate to support clubsin the years ahead."Technologies Inc.throughout the state of California- Todd Dolci, Arrow Benefitswith comprehensive foodservice solutions. Our partnership with the Golden State Chapter has made that work all the richer deepening our understanding of club needs and strengthening the relationships that help us serve more meaningfully. - Carrie Eyler, Boelter2 JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2026VOLUME 17 | NUMBER 6'