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JANUARY 15, 2014
DAVE ZIBRIK WINS 2013 PDP TITLE
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR JAN. 20 EDUCATION SERIES
WELCOME MATT DIEDERICHS AS PGA OF BC EVENTS MANAGER
PGA OF BC BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPENING
VANCOUVER GOLF SHOW
PGA OF BC ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SIGNARAMA RICHMOND
WHAT LANGUAGE DO YOU SPEAK?
PGA OF CANADA NIGHT ON JAN. 23 IN ORLANDO
PLAYGROUND TO FAIRWAY SNAG CERTIFICATION CLASS
CONGRATULATIONS
CLASSIFIED
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FACT OF THE WEEK
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PARTNER OF THE WEEK
 sammyjs  
For almost 20 years, Sammy J's has been one of the best places for a drink or a meal.

 

As a Preferred Partner of the PGA of BC, Sammy J's has continued to evolve, but its values remain the same: Regular guys who believe in putting the heart and soul back into the restaurant business by serving great food using fresh, local ingredients and making sure every bite bursts with flavor.

 

Sammy J's features a modern yet casual dining room where you'll feel relaxed and encouraged to just be yourself. Whether it's a working lunch, a night out with friends, a family gathering or a meal with the kids, Sammy J's is the right place for you.  

 

In conjunction with the PGA of BC Education Series event on Monday, Jan. 20, the PGA of BC will be having a small reception at the Coquitlam location of Sammy J's at 1075 Lougheed Highway after 2 p.m. The PGA of BC will provide appetizers for PGA of BC Members, so come and join us for after the seminar at The Vancouver Golf Club.   

 

To find your nearest Sammy J's location and for more information, please click here.
DAVE ZIBRIK WINS 2013 PDP TITLE
Seymour Creek Golf Centre's Dave Zibrik moved from third to first in December and won the 2013 PGA of BC PDP title by one point over Matt Palsenbarg of Northview Golf & Country Club.

Zibrik started the month with 96 points, three behind Palsenbarg and two behind Gleneagles Golf Course's James Presnail but by earning two education points and four volunteerism points, he vaulted above both Palsenbarg and Presnail to win the $2,000 first place money.

 

"I am extremely proud to receive this honour. This title was a goal I set for myself when the program was announced and is something that means a great deal to me" said Zibrik. "I am extremely excited to get started on the 2014 PDP and hope the membership embraces the importance of the program as it allows us to showcase the accomplishments and skills of PGA of BC members to the public."   


Zibrik had the early PDP lead through July, only to see Palsenbarg move ahead through the autumn months before Zibrik nipped him at the end.

 

Palsenbarg doesn't go home empty-handed, as he wins $1,500 for second place and Presnail takes home $1,000 for third place.

 

To read the full press release, please click here

For those PGA of BC members eager to get a head start on the 2014 PDP race, now's the time to start thinking about registering for education classes which will give you PDP points, volunteering at Education Series events, speaking or presenting at events or volunteering for the Vancouver Golf Show.

If you would like more info on how to get more involved in the PDP race, please contact Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at donald@pgabc.org.  
EDUCATION SERIES REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW

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

Registration and event details have now been posted on the PGA of BC website. Please click here for more info. Please note, registration will close at 4pm tomorrow, January 16th.

The featured speakers include PGA of BC members Dr. Caolan Teasdale, Doug Hastie and Randy Smith.

Teasdale will speak about Golf Injuries: A Systematic Review and Treatment Interventions while Hastie will talk about What is Perfect Practice. Smith's talk will concentrate on Identifying an Optimal Emotional State for Students' Performance and his knowledge on the studies conducted by the Institute of HeartMath.

The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. and will run to approximately 2 p.m. with lunch being served.

PGA of BC Members' rate is $39+GST while non-members are welcome to attend at a cost of $59+GST (inclusive of lunch). Event registration runs until Thursday, Jan. 16.

We hope to see you at The Vancouver Golf Club! 
 
WELCOME MATT DIEDERICHS

The PGA of BC is proud to welcome Class A member Matt Diederichs as its Events Manager.

Matt joins the PGA of British Columbia as Events Manager following the 2013 season spent as Associate Professional at Calgary's Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club. A PGA of Canada member since 2007, Matt brings first-hand experience to the position, having attended many PGA of BC fixtures in the past.

 

Originally from Vancouver Island, Matt has been fortunate to be a part of the professional staff at two golf facilities in the province: Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community as well as Highland Pacific Golf. His experience also includes a season with New Zealand's Millbrook Golf Resort, and consulting roles with Golf Vancouver Island and Queenstown Golf Travel.

 

Please don't hesitate to contact Matt at 604-303-6766 or via email at matt@pgabc.org regarding any PGA (or non-PGA) related topics.

 

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR PGA OF BC BOARD DUE BY FRIDAY
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The PGA of BC Board of Directors invites qualified members who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors to put their names forward for consideration. There is one (1) vacant position on the Board for a two-year term. Please note that this Candidates must be Class "A" Professionals to stand for this position.

 

Requirements for the position include, but not limited to:

   - Attending 4 PGA of BC Board of Directors meetings per year (3 in person, 1 conference call)

   - Attendance at PGA of BC Annual General Meeting (February 17, 2014) 

 

Expectations for the position include, but not limited to:

   - Participation in one or more PGA of BC Tournaments

   - Attendance at PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar & one or more Education Series Events  


To put your name forward for consideration, simply send an email with your biography by 12:00pm - Friday January 17th to Executive Director, Donald Miyazaki - donald@pgabc.org.

 

Once a list of candidates has been compiled, the membership will then have the opportunity to vote by online election.  

 

For a full description of this opening, please click here   

 

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 retail 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 ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SIGNARAMA RICHMOND   

 
The PGA of British Columbia is pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Signarama Richmond, a well- established signage company based in Richmond British Columbia.

Passionate about the game of golf, Signarama Richmond is eager to assist our PGA of BC members and help grow their business at their facilities.

 

Signarama specializes in all types of signage printing from vehicle decals and large format graphics to tradeshow materials and illuminated signs.

 

"We are honoured to be working in partnership with the PGA of BC. It is a natural extension of our extensive work serving the Richmond and Lower Mainland business communities over the past 6 years. We thrive on helping businesses and individuals achieve their goals through effective branding and promotional execution and look forward to working with all the members at the PGA of BC," said David Newman, President of Signarama Richmond.

 

To read the full press release, please click here.  

DO YOU SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE?
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The PGA of BC Administration office is curious if any of our members speak another language.

If you have language skills beyond English, French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Spanish or Japanese, please send us a note at the PGA of BC Administrative Office via email at alfie@pgabc.org or by calling us at 604-303-6766.

PGA OF CANADA NIGHT ON JAN. 23 IN ORLANDO
   
The 2014 edition of PGA of Canada Night at the PGA Merchandisde Show in Orlando, Fla., takes place on the evening of Jan. 23.

Come celebrate the PGA of Canada, the Association's 2013 National Award winners, the PGA of Canada Hall of Fame inaugural class  and much more.

The PGA of BC has much to celebrate as our national winners include, from left, Scott Kolb, Robert Ratcliffe and Rob Houlding. All will be presented their awards at Canada Night on Jan. 23.

Video messages by Mike Weir and Jack Nicklaus will also be a part of this year's PGA of Canada Night.

This year, the celebrations will begin at 5:30 pm in Room W109A, which is much larger than previous years and on the lower level in the south end (close to the food court).

 

For more information, please click here

PLAYGROUND TO FAIRWAY SNAG CERTIFICATION CLASS
If you're looking for your Playground 2 Fairway 2014 SNAG certification, Kathy Gook is offering training in the Kelowna area on January 16-17 at Rutland Elementary. The lessons go from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 (Theory) and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 (Practical Application in School). Cost is $35.

 

For more info, contact Kathy Gook at 604-279-2580 Ext. 135 or 778-839-1301.

CONGRATULATIONS
The New Year continued to be a particularly festive time for several PGA of BC members and friends. The administration office would like to recognize and congratulate the following member on his exciting news.

Kevin Maxwell (Olympic View Golf Club) and wife Adina welcomed their second child, Drew William Scott Maxwell on January 8 to join big sister Peyton.  
CLASSIFIED

Pull Carts for Sale:

  

37 Dagg Pull Carts from Langara Golf Course for sale. $10 per cart.   

 

If interested, please contact Tom Monaghan - monaghangolf@gmail.com 
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

Tag Oh has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and is now a Class "A" Professional at Musqueam Golf and Learning Academy.

 

Gordon Butt has left Victoria Golf Club and is now a Candidate for Membership at Royal Colwood Golf Club.

  

Colin McClure has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and is now a Class "A" Professional.   

 

William Wilson is now Head Professional at Hyde Mountain on Mara Lake Golf Course. 

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
 
Assistant Professional - Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Retail Manager - Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club 

Assistant Professionals (2) - Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy 

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?

 

Maui Jim Sunglasses has acquired ZEAL Optics, which is renowned for making fully biodegradable sunglasses.

Produced from 100% USA-Grown Cotton, M49 is a revolution that represents the future of eyewear. ZEAL partnered with the renowned Mazzucchelli family to build a sunglass that is both ecological and fashionable- one that is a tribute to the heritage of quality Italian handcrafted eyewear.

Mazzucchelli processes the cotton linters (very small fibers around the seeds of the cotton plant), purifies them into a pulp and then into a resin that can be used for injection molding. During its lifetime, M49 is similar to any other sunglass material, and only begins to biodegrade when disposed of.

M49 will biodegrade in low oxygen (anaerobic) environments as the result of microbial reactions with the material that are significantly less effective in open and oxygenated conditions.

For more info, please click here  

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