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PARTNER OF THE WEEK: The Player's Chophouse
PRIME STEAKS, PRIME SERVICE, PRIME SPORTS...
Players Chophouse Restaurant and Lounge is the answer for those in search of a distinctive and memorable dining experience or just looking for an engaging place to socialize. We have a fresh twist on the traditional steakhouse by creating a casually elegant menu and an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and leaves satisfied!
All PGA of BC members are entitled to a 20% discount at The Players Chopshouse with the presentation of their PGA of Canada membership card.
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REMINDER OF AGA OF BC SYMPOSIUM - MARCH 28th
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PGA of BC members are cordially invited to attend a symposium on the state of the game of golf in BC put forth by the newly named Allied Golf Associations of BC (AGA of BC) on Wednesday March 28th at Richmond Country Club.
The event will provide members from all sectors of the golf industry updates on what the AGA of BC has been working on and to seek feedback from industry members on the challenges golf is currently facing and the possible solutions. The one day event will provide a forum for group discussion as well as featuring presentations addressing a number of issues.
This group came together in January 2011 at the request of NAGA to Lobby the BC government on the benefits of golf and in response to the need for collaboration on the potential pesticide ban issue facing the golf industry in BC and its potential severe impact on the Industry. The golf business is facing several issues and the AGA of BC believes that only by working as a united industry (one voice) will solutions be implemented.
Information on the Symposium is as follows:
WHAT: SYMPOSIUM FOR THE FUTURE OF GOLF
WHEN: MARCH 28, 2012 - 9:30AM-5:00PM
WHERE: RICHMOND COUNTRY CLUB (RICHMOND, BC)
WHO: ALLIED GOLF ASSOCIATIONS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
WHY: WE NEED TO FIX OUR INDUSTRY TOGETHER
Cost: $50.00+HST which includes lunch, coffee breaks, reception
For more information and to register for this event, please click here
Please click here for printable PDF on Symposium details
For further information, please contact Donald Miyazaki, PGA of BC Executive Director at donald@pgabc.org or 604-303-6766.
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STEVE DARLING, GLOBAL BC TV NEWS ANCHOR LENDS SUPPORT TO ALS SOCIETY
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It is with great pleasure and gratitude that PGA of BC and uniPHARM & Medicine Centre
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Steve Darling
Photo: GlobalTVBC.com
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Pharmacies Charitable Foundation announces Steve Darling as the official Ambassador of the 2012 PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS. Darling, a major sports enthusiast and recreational golfer, is the Morning News Anchor at Global BC TV News. Eager to aid in the fight against ALS, Darling is lending his voice and status to the cause, in order to motivate people in communities throughout BC to donate and support the professional golfers raising funds for ALS patient services.
ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a neurodegenerative disorder that can affect anyone at any time. ALS readily attacks the neurons that transmit electrical impulses from the brain to the voluntary muscles in the body. Those diagnosed with ALS will experience overall weakness and eventually lose the ability to move muscles in their arms, legs, mouth, throat, and elsewhere. A person diagnosed with ALS will typically be immobilized or deceased within two to five years of their initial diagnosis. Click to read more.
New Website: www.golfathonforals.ca | Twitter: @golfathonforALS
Download the 2012 PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS Poster (prints on Legal)
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2012 EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE
| For the sake of simplicity and in an effort to be more environmentally-friendly, the 2012 PGA of BC Employment Verification forms will be submitted electronically. Under PGA of Canada guidelines, only Professionals in the APPRENTICE category are required to have their employment verified by a PGA of Canada Head Professional or Head Teaching Professional at the start of the season.
Head or Head Teaching Professionals are asked to fill out one form for every Apprentice employed at their facility. Note that Apprentices are required to work a minimum of 910 hours of work over the course of the golfing season. In British Columbia, this season is defined as January 1 - December 31.
Please submit ONE form for every APPRENTICE Professionals working at your facility (Class "A", HP, HTP, EP, Life, Retired, and Candidate for Membership do not require employment verification).
If you are unsure of your employee's category, please contact Chris Currie, Communications & Membership Manager at chris@pgabc.org, 1-800-667-4653. Alternately, you may fill out a form for every professional and only Apprentices will be recorded.
Deadline for Submission is April 30, 2012. Click here to complete the form.
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| The PGA of BC is extremely excited to communicate the following partner updates:
Kwikfit4u has signed on as a Preferred Partner (Bronze) and Presenting Sponsor of the PGA of BC Seniors' Championship. Fletcher Leisure Group has re-signed as a Preferred Partner (Silver) and Co-Title Sponsor of the PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship. Flight Centre has finished their landing page offering PGA of BC Members access to their Travel Club (offering special rates, discounts and offers). A separate email will be sent later this week to active PGA of BC Members with the Validation Code needed to officially register. Forestar Golf Sales Ltd. has signed on as a Preferred Partner (Bronze) and is the Proud Supporter of the PGA of BC Golf Shop of the Year Award.
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TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE MASTERS - REGISTER FOR THE MAJORS GOLF SERIES
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 Complimentary Reality and Fantasy Golf Challenges services at NO CHARGE (both for you and your Members).
Golf courses can use The Major Golf Series to stimulate play by offering green fee packages for one or more of the five Major Championships. Available participation prizes include a Two-Day Pro-Am playing spot in the Champions Tour, Toshiba Classic (a $10,000 value).
To summarize - both Reality and Fantasy options are available at www.themajorsgolf.com. Register today. Mobile iPhone App is also available.
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AUTOGRAPHED JOHN FURLONG BOOKS AVAILABLE
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The PGA of BC world is still buzzing from riveting presentations from last week's
Education Seminar, of course highlighted by the powerful messages from our Keynote Speaker John Furlong.
If you missed it, you still can capture the essence of his message with his book, Patriot Hearts. The office still has a limited supply of autographed copies and would be happy to put in your hands. Click here to purchase for $32.95 (the office will take care of both shipping and tax).
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FEEDBACK REQUESTED FOR PGA OF BC SPRING SEMINAR
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Whether you were in attendance at this years PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar or not, we are asking ALL of our Members to please take a few moments and provide their feedback to use for future Seminars. Please click below the appropriate survey:
YES, I ATTENDED
NO, I DID NOT ATTEND
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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
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PRESENTED BY
As of March 21, 2012
Lawrence Pierce is now a Class A Professional at Two Eagles Golf Course.
Brennan Fritz has left Swan-E-Set Bay Country Club.
Scott Shepherd has left Hi-Knoll Golf Centre and is now a Teaching Professional at Birdies and Buckets Family Golf Centre.
Chris Medford has left Nicklaus North Golf Course and is now an Apprentice at Bear Mountain Golf Club.
Bryan McNair has left Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club and is now a Class A Professional and Events Manager at the PGA of British Columbia.
Patrick Lago is now an Apprentice at Sun Rivers Golf Course.
Tyler McNeil has left Doc's Improvement Centre and is now a Candidate for Membership at Eaglequest Golf Centre at Coquitlam.
Tommy Wong is the new Head Teaching Professional at Golf Town (Coquitlam).
Andrew Hamilton is accepted as a member of the PGA of Canada and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Capilano Golf & Country Club.
Phil Krawchuk has transferred to the Northern Ontario Zone as Head Professional at North Shore Golf Club.
Ryan Silverthorn transfers from the PGA of Saskatechewan and becomes an Apprentice Professional at Predator Ridge Golf Resort.
As of March 14, 2012
Darren Leong has assumed the role of Head Professional at Furry Creek Golf & Country Club. Sergej Dronov passes his Class "A" Exam and becomes a Class "A" Professional at University Golf Club. Trevor Fraser passes his Class "A" Exam and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Westwood Plateau Golf Academy.
Ryan Stugis has left Belmont Golf Course and is now a Candidate for Membership at Salmon Arm Golf Club. Travis Merritt has transferred to the Saskatechewan Zone as Head Professional at Long Creek Golf & Country Club. Ryan Wells has left Eagle Ranch Golf Resort and has transferred to the Saskatechewan Zone as an Apprentice Professional at Cooke Municipal Golf Course. Alan Palmer transfers from the Alberta Zone and becomes Head Professional at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club. Craig Wilkinson has left Castlegar Golf Club and is now Head Professional at Balfour Golf Course. Eric Thorstenstein has assumed the role of Head Professional with the Black Mountain Golf Club. Russ Latimer has left Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club and is now a Class A Professional at Black Mountain Golf Club. Robertson Fait has left Black Mountain Golf Club. Brice MacDermott has resigned from the PGA of Canada. |
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PGA of BC FACTS OF THE WEEK
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DID YOU KNOW?
At this year's AGM we recognized the following PGA of British Columbia's members Anniversaries with the PGA of Canada:
25 Years as a PGA of Canada Member:
- Andy Wahnschaff
- Donald-Buzz Wilson
- David Rands
50 Years as a PGA of Canada Member:
Have an interesting fact? Email Chris.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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NEW - Head Professional - Athabasca Golf & Country Club (Alberta)
NEW - Assistant Professional (2) - Mountain View Golf Club
NEW - National Account Field Sales Representative (Seasonal) - Titleist and FootJoy
Assistant Professional - Gleneagles Golf Course
Teaching Professional - GolfTEC South Surrey
Assistant Professional - Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
Assistant Professional (2) - Fort St. John Links Golf Course
Assistant Professional (2) - Langara/McCleery Golf Clubs
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Click here to view careers listed in the Members Only section on the PGA of BC website.
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Click here to view careers listed on the PGA of Canada website.
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