WELCOME TO THE 3rd ISSUE OF THE OFFICIAL AA GOLF EXPO AND FORUM NEWSLETTER
SAVE THE DATE! FEB 21 - 23, 2021 IN ATLANTA
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This monthly newsletter is designed to inform you about the people, organizations, sponsors and exhibitors participating in the First Annual African American Golf EXPO and Forum
JOIN GOLFERS FROM ACROSS THE NATION- SEE NEW
PRODUCTS- ATTEND WORKSHOPS - NETWORK AND LEARN
Feb, 21 -23, 2021 in Atlanta @ the MARIETTA HILTON
REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN IN JULY,2020
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INTERVIEW WITH JIM BEATTY
BY THE NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL BLACK MBA
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Recently, I was interviewed by Norville Barrington, VP of the New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. I shared my views on the business opportunities in the $84B Golf Industry for African Americans.
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LEARN ABOUT THE MISSION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE
AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF EXPO and FORUM
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THE MISSION
- PROMOTE THE GAME, THE BUSINESS, THE INDUSTRY, THE CAREERS AND THE OPPORTUNITIES IN GOLF TO AFRICAN AMERICANS
THE
OBJECTIVES
- Promote economic growth, diversity and inclusion in golf for African Americans and other underrepresented groups
- Provide a friendly and welcoming environment for golf industry leaders to develop relationships with African American and other underrepresented entrepreneurs, community programmers, and golf enthusiasts.
- Help grow golf and the industry by featuring subject matter experts in learning forums, seminars and networking opportunities.
- Provide funding to grassroots organizations involved in teaching and promoting golf to the African American community
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Retired Naval Officer, and Avid Golf Enthusiast
Charlene Williams named Chief of Staff for the EXPO
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Charlene Williams of Tampa,FL has been named Chief of Staff by EXPO organizer, Jim Beatty. Charlene will be responsible for all administrative and financial functions conducted on site during the expo. She will manage a team of people whose goal is to ensure that every EXPO attendee has an outstanding and memorable experience.
Charlene is a native of Tampa, Fl and upon high school graduation entered the Navy.She was deployed during
9/11
in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom
She was stationed onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson as Drug and Alcohol Counselor and the Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise. She has traveled, trained and facilitated to many Sailors internationally
Charlene’s, career highlights include qualifying for dual warfare pins, Master Training Specialist, Lean Sigma Six. During her career as a Command Fitness Coordinator she earned several fitness certifications and is a certified Spin, Step Aerobics and Zumba instructor.
She has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Stars, Navy Achievement Medal with Gold Stars and the first female Sailor of the Year on the USS NASSAU
She earned a BA in Psychology from National University in San Diego an MA in Organizational Guidance Counseling from Norfolk State University and is currently pursuing her Doctorate.
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Since retirement, Charlene, has dedicated her life to everything golf. Charlene is a Disabled USA Warfighter Ambassador, an Adaptive Golf Sports member, LPGA member, Fairways to Warrior member, A Perfect Swing Golf member, Girls with Goals, LLC Supporter, Special Olympics volunteer representative and the Military Veterans representative member for the We Are Golf Diversity Task Force Recreational Play Subcommittee.
Charlene, states, “Golf has positively changed my life physically, mentally and spiritually and adamantly believes that the game of golf saves lives” GOLF IS A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH UNPARALLELED POSSIBILITIES."
Charlene really likes golf !
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME AND TALENT AND JOIN THE STAFF OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF EXPO. CONTACT CHARLENE TODAY AT
luvdemi@msn.com
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AA GOLF EXPO SPOTLIGHT ON MARK LOWRY
He will be presenting a workshop
at the AAGOLF EXPO on
"Developing Your Junior Golfer:
Recreation, Competition, College and Beyond
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For the first time since the NMGA forums of the early 2000’s, the African American Golf EXPO and Forum will bring vital golf industry resources to one place to foster the development of industry and grassroots relationships to support diversity and inclusion within the game of golf."
MARK LOWRY
Mark is the founder of VOSMCS, LLC, a multipurpose company that focuses on customized youth sports development programs including, but not limited to golf, strategic planning and management solutions for businesses, LLCs, LLPs, not for profits and for profit organizations and companies.
Mark had a twenty year career as part of the executive team with The First Tee, a division of The World Golf Foundation.
You will also also want him on your team as he is a single digit handicapper!!!
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AA EXPO SPOTLIGHT ON
ROB TREBILCOCK
Senior Banking Executive and
Former United Way Executive
Responsible for Philanthropy
ROB WILL PRESENT A
WORKSHOP ON
"HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY SECURE CORPORATE DONATIONS FOR YOUR PROGRAMS"
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"I have reviewed thousands of proposals and requests during my philanthropic career. I want to share with EXPO attendees my ideas, suggestions and recommendations on how to properly request and submit successful proposals. I recognize the value and importance of community based programs"
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Rob has literally overseen the distribution of
MILLIONS
of dollars in his career. He knows a thing or two about this topic and plans to share with the EXPO
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Learn how to submit winning proposals for your program.
Learn how your program will be evaluated.Learn from the Best
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HERE IS THE EXPO SCHEDULE - EXHIBITS AND WORKSHOPS
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SATURDAY- FEB. 20 - JUNIORS CLINIC
SUNDAY- FEB 21- TOURNAMENT / SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER
MONDAY - FEB 22 - THE EXPO BEGINS, EXHIBITS AND WORKSHOPS
TUESDAY- FEB 23 - MORE EXPO,EXHIBITS AND WORKSHOPS
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
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Read this quote from
Cathy Harbin,PGA and LPGA !
A Key Supporter OF THE AA GOLF EXPO
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"They say everything happens in its right time. Well, it seems that maybe The African American Golf EXPO is long overdue. The golf industry needs a forum that truly and exclusively focuses on Diversity & Inclusion. Don’t miss out on being a part of the future of golf and learning how you can make a difference.
Make plans to attend now"
Go and Play Cathy Harbin's Pine Ridge Golf Course in the Dallas area.
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Cathy Harbin is
a 28-year veteran in the golf industry. Harbin served as executive director of Golf 20/20 for three years, where she was involved with several national committees. She has a strong relationship with the PGA of America and its Get Golf Ready program, a program she helped launch in 2009 while with Golf 20/20.
Cathy Harbin’s pedigree includes Class A PGA Master Professional status since 2000.
She is also a member of the LPGA and the National Golf Course Owners Association
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DEBERT COOK,FOUNDER PUBLISHER
LARGEST PUBLICATION IN AMERICA DEDICATED TO REPORTING ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE SPORT AND BUSINESS OF GOLF
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"This AAGolf EXPO is a first-of-its-kind, large scale event that brings golfers and exhibitors together for business and education in a fun, open environment to discover, shop and support one another."
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"SPOTLIGHT"
ON
JAN BEL JAN
PRESIDENT
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS
A SUPPORTER OF THE AA GOLF EXPO
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I AM
VERY
PLEASED
TO SUPPORT THE AFRICAN
AMERICAN GOLF EXPO AND FORUM
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JAN BEL JAN
President
American Society of Golf Course Architects
Jan Bel Jan Golf Course Design, Inc.
5500 Military Trail, #22-261
Jupiter, FL 33458 USA
561.371.0397
Jan has attended the Diversity Roundtable workshops held at the PGA Merchandise show for several years and has consistently been a supporter of diversity in golf.
Jan will present a workshop addressing "Careers in Golf" with a focus on Golf Course Design.
YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS HER WORKSHOP!
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SAVE $1,000 !
SIGN UP AND BECOME AN EXHIBITOR AT THE SPECIAL PRICE OF JUST
$1500 IF PAID BY 6/30.
CONTACT JIM TODAY
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