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   

 

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.

The PGA of BC is in the last stages of finalizing the results of the 2013 Professional Development Points standings, with the final Order of Merit scheduled to be released shortly.

But 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.

The holidays were a particularly festive time for several PGA of BC members and friends. The administration office would like to recognize and congratulate the following members on their exciting news.

PGA of BC Board of Director Chad Scott (The Harvest Golf Club) and his wife Julie announced the news that they will be expecting their first child in late July.

Alan Palmer (Shaughnessy Golf & Country club) announced the engagement to his girlfriend Megan, with plans to wed late September in New Orleans.

Steve Liddicoat's (Bowen Island Golf Club) girlfriend Shannon said "yes" to him after Steve proposed to her shortly following the couple recently purchased their first home.

Former PGA of BC Communications & Membership Manager, now Golf Sales Manager at Bear Mountain Golf Resort, Chris Currie got down on one knee to long-time girlfriend Jennifer in November and the newly engaged couple have started their exciting wedding plans.

Various Pull Carts for Sale:

DAGG x 40+ @ $10.00 each

Bullet-proof, and all still in great shape.  Includes sand/seed bottle holder.

  

Riksha x 30 @ $30.00 each

Gently-used; all are still in great shape.  Includes basket and sand/seed bottle holder.

  

SunMountain x 30+ @ $20.00 each.

Gently-used for a couple of seasons.  These have simply been replaced by a newer, complete fleet. Otherwise are still in very good working condition.  Each cart includes 2 baskets, tray, cup holder, and sand/seed bottle holder.

  

Contact Mark Strong at Richmond Country Club for all inquiries and more details - mstrong@richmond-cc.org