MARCH 26, 2014

PGA OF BC ANNOUNCES BUYING SHOW OCT 15-16

DEADLINE DAY TO SIGN UP FOR JUNIOR CANUCKS GOLF WEEK

PACIFIC COASTAL AIRLINES NEW PARTNER WITH PGA OF BC

EDUCATION SERIES VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE

NATIONAL DIRECTOR ELECTION INFO

CNC WORKSHOP AT SHAUGHNESSY JUNE 1-3

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS JORDAN ROURKE AND OLIVER TUBB

GEORGIA STRAIT CUP RESULTS

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PARTNER OF THE WEEK

ABOUT CLARKES RECOGNITION PRODUCTS:

Clarkes Recognition Products is very proud of its 37 years of serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland's Trophy, Awards and Recognition needs.

Clarkes is a community based company with a brick and mortar retail store where fast and efficient service is the norm.

As a Preferred Partner of the PGA of BC, Clarkes is a full service awards company which provides all of the different materials and product options available and they can satisfy all of your traditional trophy needs. Most of their awards are marked and personalized right in store.

Clarkes is a true family business. Currently there is a third generation of Clarkes working in the business. It was originally purchased in 1977 by John Clarke. In 1988 when John passed away, Peter Clarke took over the business and has owned and managed it ever since. Peter married his long time employee and friend Colette and now Peter's sons are also working in the business.

John Clarke was fond of saying that the "awards business is the most positive business in the world". He believed that by appreciating people he helped make their lives better.

For more information on Clarkes, please click here

PGA OF BC ANNOUNCES BUYING SHOW OCT. 15-16 IN RICHMOND

The PGA of British Columbia is proud to announce the return of the 2014 PGA of BC Buying Show at the Richmond Olympic Oval, October 15-16th.

The 2013 Show proved to be an overwhelming success and through careful considerations of feedback from members and exhibitors, the decision to retain the venue on the chosen dates was conclusive.

Newly branded the 'Buying Show' (formally 'Trade Show'), the event annually represents the largest gathering of PGA of BC members at British Columbia's premier golf merchandise buying show. Over $2 Million in orders were written by the 125+ facilities who attended from across the province in 2013.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, October 14th

Exhibitor Move-In*: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

*Details to be confirmed closer to event date.

Wednesday, October 15th

Show Open: 9:00am - 5:00pm
PGA of BC Awards Reception: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, October 16th

Show Open: 9:00am - 4:00p

Exhibitor Move-out: 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Registration for the 2014 Show is scheduled to open on May 1st, with early registration concluding on June 30th. The pricing model will remain unchanged from 2013, with 10'x10's starting at only $1,150 for Association Sponsors and members of the CGIA.

For more information, including full logistical details, please visit the 2014 PGA of BC Buying Show website by clicking here

DEADLINE DAY TO SIGN UP FOR JUNIOR CANUCKS GOLF WEEK

PGA of BC facilities have until 4 p.m. today (March 26) to sign up their facilities for Junior Canucks Golf Week. Please refer to an email you would have received from PGA of BC Sales Manager Grant Gray on February 24th.

More than 40 facilities have already signed up, representing over 100 Junior Golf Camps throughout BC. Sign up today to be a part of this great grow the game initiative!

If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact Grant at 604-303-6766.

PACIFIC COASTAL AIRLINES NEW PARTNER WITH PGA OF BC

The PGA of BC is proud to announce its newest Silver Level Preferred Partner: Pacific Coastal Airlines.

This family run airline was founded by CEO and Director Daryl Smith over 30 years ago. Daryl's roots are in the logging business, but he gained his reputation through 42 years of aviation experience as a pilot and owner of several regional carriers. With various degrees from the University of British Columbia and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University the Smith family oversees all operations in the Northern and Southern BC Regions alongside a staff who have previous experience with Air Canada, AirBC, Trans Provincial Airlines, Canadian Airlines, and more.

Pacific Coastal Airlines is a well-established name on the Canadian West Coast employing over 275 people including pilots, flight attendants, engineers, dispatchers, freight, customer service/reservation agents and an administration team. Pacific Coastal operates a total of 13 bases and has a fleet of 21 aircraft.

Their headquarters are located at the Vancouver International Airport South Terminal.

For more information on Pacific Coastal Airlines, please click here

To read the full press release announcing the partnership, please click here

EDUCATION SERIES VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE

The PGA of British Columbia is proud to provide virtual access to select Education Series presentations via Vimeo. To view videos, members must create a valid Vimeo account, and pay a nominal fee via credit card or PayPal.

Past presenters with videos available include Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club's John Randle, Richmond Country Club's Mark Strong and Vancouver Golf Club's Randy Smith.

To view the full archive of videos from the last two seasons of Education Series events, please click here.

Click on a video of your choice to get started and follow the prompts to create an account and complete the purchase process.

Members who view videos from the archive are eligible for PDP points, one (1) point for each video. To receive credit, members must submit purchase receipts to Communications & Membership Manager Alfie Lau.

NATIONAL DIRECTOR ELECTION FOR BC REPRESENTATIVE

The PGA of Canada will be conducting the election for the British Columbia Zone National Director spot April 2 to 9. All Class "A" PGA members in the British Columbia Zone will have an opportunity to vote for their National Director in an open and widely accessible election.

Tom Monaghan, Adam Blair and Dean Kuntz will contest the National Director's seat in the British Columbia Zone. Their profiles can be accessed by logging into the PGA of Canada website and going to the Resources tab.

All eligible members will be notified in the coming weeks of the voting procedures. Voting shall occur online, by e-mail, fax or mail ballot over a one (1) week period, Wednesday, April 2, 2014 to Wednesday, April 9, 2014.

CNC WORKSHOP RE-SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 1-3

The PGA of Canada - Coach of New Competitors workshop has now been scheduled for June 1-3 at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club. Facilitated by Glenn Cundari, the three-day workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and by the end of this training, you will understand that in coaching, "There is much to learn."

Registration deadline is May 18. Lunch is included, as is the TCCP Workshop material. For more information, log in to the PGA of Canada website and go to the Education tab.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS JORDAN ROURKE AND OLIVER TUBB

The PGA of BC would like to welcome Jordan Rourke (Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club), left, and Oliver Tubb (Seymour Creek Golf Centre), right, as new Candidates for Membership with our Association.

Jordan passed his Playing Ability Test during this month's Spring PAT at Belmont Golf Course while Oliver received an exemption based on his scores from 2013 PGA Tour Canada events.

We wish them the very best as Golf Professionals and look forward to seeing them at future Association events.

GEORGIA STRAIT CUP RESULTS

The first annual "Georgia Strait Cup", a Ryder Cup style format between the Vancouver Island Professional Tour and Srixon PGA of BC Tour, was held at the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club on March 17 and 18.

The vision of these matches was to form a bond with the other PGA Member's Tour and to thank those members for supporting their respective tour. The two teams, stocked with the top 10 available leaders of each Tour's Order of Merit and sponsors, played in four-ball matches on day one and singles matches on day two. Commissioners Rob Cruise of the VIPT and Ashley Zibrik of the Srixon Tour worked hard in conceptualizing and arranging the event.

The Srixon Tour team of Zibrik, Caine Lacusta, Shingo Akizuki, Mark Forrest, Larry Park, Cory Draper, Brad Clapp, Greg Pool, Callum Robinson, Tim Wilson, Branden Stewart and Justin Evans handily defeated the Vancouver Island team 11-6, including 8 of 12 points from the singles matches.

The Vancouver Island Pro Tour team was represented by Cruise, Connor Taiji, Aaron Grice, Cory Betz, Winston Michell, Matt Cella, Gordy Scutt, Matt Matheson, Terrance Drader, Mac McLeod, Chris Nordell and Glenn Bell.

Big thanks also go to Shaughnessy's Head Professional, Alan Palmer, on arranging the availability of the golf course and with the Club's chef to provide everyone a fantastic meal after the first matches.

The VIPT will get its chance for revenge in 2015 when it hosts the Georgia Strait Cup on Vancouver Island.

CONGRATULATIONS

Comox Golf Club Head Professional Keith Gibson (right) was recently named a recipient of the B.C. Community Achievement Award, as announced by Premier Christy Clark and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation. Click here for more information on the Award

Hearty congratulations go to Musqueam Golf and Learning Academy Professional Bob Lenehan, who recently scored 93% in his Class A exam. That mark is amongst the highest achieved by PGA of BC members who have written the exam in the last year.

CLASSIFIED

Skaha Meadows, a high volume public golf course in Penticton, is looking to buy 20-30 pull carts that are in good condition and are durable carts that can take a beating. Please contact Dan Martin at 250-492-7274 if you can help.

Marine Drive Golf Club has cases of used, logoed Pinnacle golf balls for sale. Asking price is $25 per case of 25 dozen balls (300 per case). The balls were only used for one season. If you are interested, please contact Clint Foley at 604-261-3212 or email cfoley@marine-drive.com.

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

Bob Lenehan has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Musqueam Golf and Learning Academy.

Joseph Clain has resigned from the PGA of Canada.

Jordan Rourke's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club.

Oliver Tubb's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Seymour Creek Golf Centre.

Brady Henderson transfers from the British Columbia Zone to the Manitoba Zone.

Rob Wildman transfers from the British Columbia Zone to the Alberta Zone.

Peter Stellato has left the Cultus Lake Golf Club.

Matthew Greenway transfers from the British Columbia Zone to the Ontario Zone.

Aaron Moody has successfully passed his Class "A" Exam and becomes a Class "A" Professional at GolfTEC North Vancouver.

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Head Professional - Revelstoke Golf Club

Assistant/Teaching Professional - Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club

Golf Centre Manager/Coach - GolfTEC Kelowna

Teaching Professional - GolfTEC Kelowna

Assistant Professional - Mission Golf and Country Club

Teaching Professional - Whistler 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?

New Applicants to the PGA of Canada have up to 5 opportunities to pass their Playing Ability Test and the PGA of BC is proud to announce that is has finalized its 2014 PAT Schedule. 2014 Applicants can now click here to see the schedule and plan out which events they are planning to play.

Applicants need to register for the appropriate event AND declare their PAT on the www.pgaofcanada.com website.

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