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APRIL 24, 2014
PGA OF BC BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM APRIL 30 DEADLINE
CEILI'S MODERN IRISH PUB NEW PARTNER OF PGA OF BC
PGA OF BC WOMEN'S EVENT REGISTRATION
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE
PGA OF CANADA FOUNDATION BURSARY WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FACT OF THE WEEK
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PARTNER OF THE WEEK
ABOUT MAUI JIM SUNGLASSES:
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Now the fastest growing premium polarized sunglass maker in the world, Maui Jim got its start in 1980 as a small company selling sunglasses on the beach in Lahaina, Hawaii.

  

The Aloha Spirit permeates Maui Jim's philosophy. Their "ohana" (Hawaiian for family) is passionate about creating the best sunglasses on the planet. Because at the end of the day, they want to see the world at its best - and they know that you do, too, no matter where you live. Aloha, friends! 

"Your World. See the Brilliance." is what Maui Jim is all about. For more information, please click here 
  
Maui Jim is the presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC Teacher of the Year Award

PGA of BC members receive incredible discounts on all Maui Jim products. Check out the printable summary of member benefits on the Members Only side of the www.pgabc.org website.
PGA OF BC BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION
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Electronic balloting is now open to elect one (1) position on the PGA of BC Board of Directors. The available position is for a Two-Year Term.

 

   Six Candidates have put their names forward for the positions:

   Baufeld, Norman - Head Teaching Professional, GolfTEC Vancouver     

   Blair, Adam - Head Professional, Talking Rock Golf at Quaaout Lodge 

   Latimer, Russ - Head Professional, Black Mountain Golf Club    

   Liddicoat, Steve - Head Professional, Bowen Island Golf Club  

   Maxwell, Kevin - Head Professional, Olympic View Golf Club   

   Palmer, Jeff - Teaching Professional, Olympic View Golf Club

 

To vote, you should have received an email from Donald Miyazaki with links to the biographical information about each candidate and instructions on how to vote. It is highly requested from the Board of Directors that each member vote in this election. Each member may only vote once.   

  

Your PGA of Canada membership number will be verified before your vote is recorded. Please note that ALL PGA of BC membership categories may vote for positions on the Board of Directors, including Candidates for Membership. Voter confidentiality will be strictly maintained.

The Board would like remind candidates that mass emailing or lobbying for member votes is highly discouraged. Votes should be the initiative of each individual member and candidates should respect their voting rights.
The official voting period will end at 12:00pm on Thursday May 1, 2014. 
 
For any further information about this election, please contact Executive Director, Donald Miyazaki at 604-303-6766 or by email at donald@pgabc.org. 
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM - APRIL 30TH DEADLINE
PGA of BC Logo Head Professionals and Head Teaching Professionals have just less than a week to fill out the online Employment Verification Forms for every PGA of Canada member employed at their facility. Thanks to everybody who has already taken the time to fill out their facility's information.

 

We are kindly asking all HPs and HTPs to submit ONE form for every Member working at their facility (Class "A", HP, HTP, EP, Life and Candidate for Membership). Click here for the online form 

 

If you are unsure of your employee's category, please contact Alfie Lau, Communications & Membership Manager at alfie@pgabc.org or 1-800-667-4653.

CEILI'S MODERN IRISH PUB NEW PARTNER OF PGA OF BC
The PGA of BC is proud to announce its newest Bronze Level Preferred Partner, Ceili's Modern Irish Pub.
 
Ceili's Modern Irish Pub started "pouring the pints" back in 1999 and the taps have not turned off since. Ceili's has 4 locations in the Greater Vancouver area, including Downtown, Kitsilano, Richmond and South Surrey. 

 

Whether you show up at Ceili's to catch a game, celebrate a birthday, host a fundraiser or corporate event, expect that you will be greeted with a warm smile, a cold beer and local hospitality. Ceili's features a wide selection of domestic, premium and import beers on tap, as well as fresh and tasty comfort food with daily features. Go to Ceili's for some "craic"; an Irish expression for good times with good friends!

For more information, please click here 
PGA OF BC WOMEN'S EVENT REGISTRATION
PGA of BC Logo The PGA of BC is looking to host a Women's Only Event at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9. An Education component will be held on the Morning of September 8th, followed by tee times starting at 1 p.m. on the first day and 7:30 a.m. on the second day.

Registrations is open for the event and a minimum of 12 women to register by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 for this event is required. Registration cost is $225 + tax with costs being offset by provided raffle tickets.

Please click here  for more information. 
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE
It's just over a month until the 2014 TaylorMade & adidas Golf / PGA of BC Tournament of Champions Presented by Richport Ford at University Golf Club on May 26th.

The early registration deadline is Monday May 5 and allows teams to save $25 off the $375 regular registration fee. Registration closes on May 16.

The event features teams consisting of the club's Club Professional and Club Champion in a one-day competition marked by great shots and great camaraderie.

New for 2014, should members of a 'Club Professional' designated category be unable to participate, a Class "A" Professional from the same facility may take their place. Facilities employing only Candidate for Memberships may enter a team consisting of an Amateur and Candidate for Membership.

Don't miss this great event! For more information and to register, please click here 
PGA OF CANADA FOUNDATION BURSARY WINNERS

The PGA of BC would like to congratulate four members who are amongst the 20 recipients of the PGA of Canada Foundation 2013 Bursary Program.


Earning bursaries are: Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community Teaching Professional Robert Ratcliffe (left); Seymour Golf & Country Club Class "A" Professional Colin Lavers; Capilano Golf & Country Club Class "A" Professional Courtney Campbell-Leveck; and Eagle Ranch Resort Class "A" Professional Eric Thorsteinson.

 

The PGA of Canada Foundation Bursary Program is to assist, encourage and promote the attainment of professional development and part time education opportunities to enhance the skills and abilities of PGA of Canada Members and Candidates for Membership.

 

To read the full press release, please click here  
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Royal Colwood Golf Club's Mac McLeod, who shot a sterling 68 at the Cordova Bay Golf Club to win the Vancouver Island Pro Tour event by two strokes over Olympic View Golf Club's Gordy Scutt.

McLeod took home a $600 first-place cheque while Scutt won $485. In third place, another two strokes back, and cashing a $300 cheque was Olympic View's Matt Matheson.
 

The next event on the VIPT is the May 3/4 Arbutus Ridge Open. 

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

John Scott has left Shadow Mountain Golf Course

 

Darcy Dhillon leaves Point Grey Golf & Country Club and becomes Head Professional of Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course on May 1.

 

Rick Crowson's application to be an Executive Professional has been approved by the PGA of Canada and he becomes Executive Professional at Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course on May 1.

 

Jim Shular has left Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course.

 

Geoff Wishlaw has resigned from the PGA of Canada.

 

Ashlee Claydon has resigned from the PGA of Canada.

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant Professional - Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course 

Teaching Professionals (3) - GolfTEC Vancouver

Click here to view the full list of career opportunities in the Members Only section on the PGA of BC website. 
 
Click here to view careers listed on the PGA of Canada website

FACT OF THE WEEK
DID YOU KNOW?

 

Iridia Medical is a Bronze Level Preferred Partner of the PGA of BC and is passionate about its automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

 

The company got its start after a tragic 1997 mill accident when two staff members collapse and died. Back then, only ambulance attendants and fire rescue personnel had access to AEDs.  This event led Dr. Allan Holmes to found Iridia Medical, a company passionate about broader access to AEDs. AEDs are now a staple at many recreation facilities and have saved many lives. 

 

Iridia would like to be in as many golf facilities in the province and is proud to offer PGA of BC members an exclusive discount on its AED products. Check out the member benefits section of the PGA of BC website for details. For more information, please click here 

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