DECEMBER 18, 2013

PGA OF BC OFFICE CLOSURE

ONLINE EDUCATION SEMINARS

THREE BC WINNERS IN PGA OF CANADA NATIONAL AWARDS

CONSIDERATIONS FOR BOARD POSITIONS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

PHIL JONAS FINISHES 39TH ON EUROPEAN SENIOR TOUR

CLASS "A" EXAM EXTENSION

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REMINDER - JANUARY 20TH EDUCATION SERIES EVENT

A friendly reminder that the 2014 PGA of BC Education Series will kick off its schedule on Monday January 20th at The Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam, BC.

As speakers are being finalized, registration for the event has not yet been released. Our apologies for the inconvenience. As soon as these details are confirmed, they will be made available at www.pgabc.org.

The first event is scheduled to start at approximately 10am - save the date and we hope to see you at The Vancouver Golf Club!

VANCOUVER GOLF & TRAVEL SHOW OPPORTUNITIES

The 2014 Vancouver Golf & Travel Show will be take place February 15-16 in the Forum at the Pacific National Exhibition.

This Show will once again give PGA of BC Members the opportunities to market their services, programs, and facilities. The PGA of BC will conduct complimentary lessons for attendees, as well as scheduled Seminars presented by PGA of BC members throughout the Show.

In addition, this year's show will once again feature the PGA of BC Retail Centre, opening up retails opportunities to the more than 10,000 attendees that attend the show.

If interested in volunteering as an instructor, presenter or retailer, please contact Executive Director Donald Miyazaki - donald@pgabc.org or 604-303-6766. As a reminder, Professional Development Program (PDP) Points will be available for these opportunities.

Exhibitor Booth availability also still remains for the show. For more information, please contact John Tipping at john@cascadiaevents.com or visit their website by clicking here.

PGA OF BC OFFICE CLOSURE

Please note that the PGA of BC Administration Office will be closed for the holiday season from December 23rd - January 3rd. The office will resume regular business hours at 8 a.m. on Monday January 6th. For any urgent matters, please contact Donald Miyazaki by email at donald@pgabc.org. Note that during this time, the E-News services will not be scheduled.

On behalf of the Administration Staff and the Board of Director, the PGA of BC wishes members, industry friends, and partners Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year!

PGA OF BC SEEKS CONTINUING EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

PGA of BC members are always looking for educational opportunities to better themselves and the PGA of BC is compiling a list of available recommendations of continuing education for our members.

Members are encouraged to submit any recommendation of opportunities that will enhance the career of a PGA of BC member to the office by emailing Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at donald@pgabc.org.

We thank you in advance for your recommendations and to help improve the Association's Education Program and Professional Development Program for the 2014 Season.

BC HAS THREE WINNERS IN PGA OF CANADA NATIONAL AWARDS

Three PGA of BC members will be toting significant pieces of hardware back from Canada Night in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 23, 2014 at the PGA Merchandise Show.

The BC winners are:

Scott Kolb, Class "A" Executive Professional and General Manager of The Victoria Golf Club in Victoria, BC (pictured on the left) was named the Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year

Robert Ratcliffe, Class "A" Teaching Professional at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community in Courtenay, BC (pictured in the middle) was named the Ben Kern Coach of the Year.

Rob Houlding, Class "A" Head Teaching Professional at the Rob Houlding Golf Academy in Surrey, BC (pictured on the right) was named the George Knudson Teacher of the Year.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication Rob, Robert and Scott have demonstrated throughout their careers as golf professionals and the PGA of Canada and PGA of BC applaud their accomplishments.

Please click here for the complete story on the PGA of Canada 2013 Awards

REMINDER FOR CONSIDERATIONS OF BOARD POSITIONS

Another reminder to all members that in early 2014, the PGA of BC will be sending a formal announcement to the membership for expressions of interest to serve on the PGA of BC Board.

Additional to this will also be an opportunity to serve as the BC Representative on the PGA of Canada National Board of Directors. All interested members, particularly in the Lower Mainland Region are encouraged to start the consideration process of putting their names forward shortly into the new year.

For more information, please contact Donald Miyazaki, Executive Director at 604-303-6766 or donald@pgabc.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR PDP POINTS

Looking for additional PDP Points for 2013? The PGA of BC administration office may still have Association-volunteer opportunities between now and December 31st. Opportunities exist both at the Richmond-based office, as well as opportunities to work remotely from abroad.

For more information, please contact Donald Miyazaki, Executive Director at 604-303-6766 or donald@pgabc.org.

PHIL JONAS FINISHES 39TH ON EUROPEAN SENIOR TOUR

PGA of BC member Phil Jonas capped off a great comeback year with a 39th place overall finish on the European Senior Tour money list.

Jonas finished tied for 43rd in the Senior Tour's final event in Mauritius last week and while he was aiming for a higher finish that would have gotten him into the Top 30 of the money list and an exemption into most 2014 European Senior events, Jonas should be able to draw into most events next year as there is a separate category for those finishing 31st to 40th on the money list.

Congratulations to Phil on a great playing season and continued good luck as you head back out on tour in 2014.

CLASS "A" EXAM EXTENSION

Elite Apprentices who are already eligible to write their Class "A" exam now have until Jan. 31, 2014 to write the exam.

Note: This is only offered to those Apprentices who have received eligibility letters by December 31, 2013.

If Elite Apprentices do not write their exam by the extended January 31st deadline, their membership will be transferred into PACE and they will be required to complete all Core Competencies included within.

Apprentices wishing to write their exam in January can schedule times between January 13-31 in our Richmond office.

If you're on Vancouver Island, Interior or in the Kootenays, there are also options to write closer to home. Contact Alfie Lau at 604-303-6766 or alfie@pgabc.org for more information.

THEFT ALERT

A PGA of BC facility was broken into on Dec. 12 and many items were stolen.

Included are: Trackman unit (serial number available), high-speed cameras (Gig-e and Casio Ex-F1), a Dell laptop computer, two Odyssey Tour bags, close to forty Odyssey putters and wedges, and some other miscellaneous training aids.

If you suspect any of these stolen goods for sale, please contact the RCMP or the PGA of BC office for more information.

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

Brooks Jones has completed the PACE program and is now a Class "A" Professional at Vernon Golf & Country Club.

Chris Lutes has completed the PACE program and is now a Class "A" Professional at Northview Golf & Country Club.

Tom Doull has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and is now a Class "A" professional at Morgan Creek Golf Course.

Roger Arnet has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and is now a Class "A" professional at Seymour Creek Golf Centre.

Matthew Cella has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and is now a Class "A" professional at Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club.

Matt Palsenbarg has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and is now a Class "A" professional at Northview Golf & Country Club.

Kevin Robinson has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and is now a Class "A" professional at Swan-E-Set Bay Country Club.

Lee Alarie has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and is now a Class "A" professional.

Chris Hinton is now a Teaching Professional at The Harvest Golf Club.

Matt Greenway has left The Harvest Golf Club.

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

General Manager - Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Club

Golf Sales Manager - Furry Creek Golf & Country Club

Assistant Professional - Tower Ranch Golf Club

Assistant Professional - Olympic View Golf Club

Assistant Professional - Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club

Assistant Professional - Storey Creek Golf Club

Sales and Events Coordinator - Chilliwack Golf Club

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?

December 31st marks the last day of employment for three long-time PGA of BC members at two facilities on Vancouver Island. Mike Parker (Victoria Golf Club), Don Billsborough (Uplands Golf Club), and Bruce Rands (Uplands Golf Club) will be calling it careers after approximately 120 years of service between the three of them at their respective facilities.

The PGA of BC wishes the trio the best in their well-deserved retirements.

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