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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
2014 PGA OF BC EDUCATION SCHEDULE ALMOST SET
A NEW NAME IN THE TOP SIX OF PDP STANDINGS
PGA OF BC AWARD WINNER PROFILE STORIES
SPECIAL OFFER FROM IMPACT CANOPIES CANADA
NEW PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT - IMPERIAL SECURITY GROUP
ONE FINAL CLASS A SITTING FOR PGA OF BC APPRENTICES
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FACT OF THE WEEK
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ABOUT TAYLORMADE & ADIDAS GOLF: 
 
It all started in 1979 when a 33 year old man, Gary Adams, decided to take out a $24,000 loan on his home and create TaylorMade Golf. With that money Adams leased a building in which three employees (including himself) created a driver cast of stainless steel.

 Today, TaylorMade is one of the most successful and well made golf products on the market. Not only do they create and distribute great TaylorMade golf equipment but also Ashworth and adidas clothing and footwear. 

TaylorMade & adidas Golf is the Proud Title Sponsor of the PGA of BC Tournament of Champions. 
2014 PGA OF BC EDUCATION SCHEDULE ALMOST SET

The PGA of BC is in the process of finalizing the 2014 Education Schedule. The seminars are traditionally held throughout the province to give as many PGA of BC members the opportunity to attend, learn and expand their skills and knowledge base. 

 

Please watch for an announcement in the coming weeks for a full list of available events.

 

For any members interested in presenting at an upcoming Education Series event, please contact Donald Miyazaki at donald@pgabc.org.  

 

The PGA of BC also welcome any suggestions from members with interesting seminar topics at future events.

A NEW NAME IN THE TOP SIX OF PDP STANDINGS
The fight for the 2013 PGA of BC Professional Development Program (PDP) title has tightened up considerably, as several PGA of BC members complete off season education.

The big moves were made by Olympic View Golf Club's Jeff Palmer, who moves into a tie for 19th after submitting education documents; and Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club's Myles Johnson, who received a total of four education and membership points to vault into sixth place.

Matt Palsenbarg of Northview Golf & Country Club continues to lead, with Gleneagles Golf Course's James Presnail only one point behind.

The total purse of $6,000 includes $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second and $1,000 for third, all the way down to $250 for sixth place.

The PDP race runs until the end of the year, with the final awards given out in January.

404 of the PGA of BC's 649 current members have registered at least one point in this year's PDP race. To see the full updated PDP standings, please click here  
2013 PGA OF BC AWARD WINNER PROFILE STORIES
Brent Mullin was named Sales Representative of 2013. 
 
The Professional Golfers' Association of British Columbia proudly unveiled the recipients of the 2013 PGA of BC Golf Awards earlier this month at a reception held at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.

With so many winners, we wanted each of them to get a little recognition so we're posting separate stories on each of the winners.

This week, we've posted stories and attached the links on Facility of the Year Chilliwack Golf Club, Sales Representative of the Year Brent Mullin and Jim Gibson Scholarship winner Matt Palsenbarg. 

Check back each day to see what new profiles have been uploaded to the www.pgabc.org site. 

SPECIAL OFFER FROM IMPACT CANOPIES CANADA
 
 
One of our newest Preferred Partners, Impact Canopies Canada, is putting out a special offer to PGA of BC members. Please click here to find out how you can Drive Your Brand with Impact Marquee Tents
  
For more information on the company, please go to www.impactcanopy.com

NEW PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT - IMPERIAL SECURITY GROUP
 
 
The PGA of British Columbia is pleased to announce a new Corporate Partnership with Imperial Security Group with Head offices in Richmond, BC and Edmonton, Alberta. Since 1993, Imperial Security has established an excellent reputation throughout Western Canada to their customers not only with solid security services, but unparalleled Customer Service and Management Accountability

"We are honoured to be working in partnership with the PGA of BC, a world renowned professional golfers association," said Dave Mander, President of Imperial Security Group. "Like the PGA of BC, Imperial Security prides itself on being the best. We provide Uniformed, Licensed and Trained Security Guards with Guard Tracking Technology. Our Mobile Patrol Units are equipped with the latest in Real-Time GPS Technology and patrol verification systems to give you peace of mind, knowing that you are getting the service you are paying for."

For more information and to read the entire press release announcing this partnership, please click here  
ONE FINAL CLASS A EXAM SITTING FOR PGA OF BC APPRENTICES
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The PGA of BC will be hosting one final Class "A" Exam writting session on Tuesday, Dececember 17 at 9 a.m. in the PGA of BC offices at 3280 - 21331 Gordon Way in Richmond. 


This will be the final opportunity for PGA of BC Apprentices to write their Class "A" exam in the Lower Mainland before the Dec. 31, 2013 deadline.

 

All Apprentices who need to do rewrites will also be accommodated at this December 17 sitting.

 

While the PGA of BC office has copies of the Rules of Golf and the Rules and Bylaws, all Apprentices are encouraged to bring their own copies to the sitting. Apprentices needing to use the office copies will have to share them during the allotted writing time.  

 

Please contact Alfie Lau at 604-303-6766 to confirm your attendance at this sitting.

 

Please note that the PGA of BC office is accepting appointments on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. between now and December 17 (as schedules permit) for individual Class "A" sittings at our Richmond office.

 

 
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Brent Morrison is now at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club as a Teaching Professional.

Andrew Hajer is now the Head Professional at Mount Brenton Golf Course.

Marc McAndrews has left Mount Brenton Golf Course

Richard Bailey has resigned from the PGA of Canada. 
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Assistant Professional - Bowen Island 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?
 

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 are encouraged to start the consideration process of putting their names forward shortly into the new year.


 

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