a. To provide a medium for exchanging ideas of interest to Association members.
b.
To advocate postitions and viewpoints concerning the Green Industry and
other environmental matters so as to permit individuals and the public
to form independent opinions and conclusions based on pertinent facts.
c. To foster and promote practical, effective, and efficient activities in the disciplines served by the Association.
d.
To foster and promote uniform enforcement of laws, standards,
regulations, and procedures adopted by federal, state, and local
governments and their agencies affecting the activities of the members
served by the association.
e.
To afford due consideration to, and the expression of, opinions upon
issue affecting the interests of the Green Industry and The Association
members
f.
To support educational programs directed towards the benefit of The
Association's members, the Green Industry and the general public.
g. To develop a recommended Code of Conduct for members of The Association
h. To promote professionalism within the membership of The Association and the Green Industry.
The
Connecticut Grounds Keepers Association exists as a body of Green
Industry professionals who meet regularly to promote education,
awareness, stewardship, and responsibility in the landscaping field.
We
strive to maintain professionally registered and compliant membership,
as well as facilitate legal and professional entry into the arena for
new members or companies in Connecticut.
We are working to inform the
public that when choosing a landscape professional they should set
standards that we strive for including but not limited to Business
registration with the State of Connecticut Departments of Revenue
Service, Consumer Protection and Environmental Protection.
The CGKA
works to inform the public that landscape companies need to be insured
and responsible for the work that they perform. They should be certified
if necessary.