PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
IMPACT CANOPIES CANADA
Impact Canopies Canada understands its customers' need for superior and innovative solutions to effectively promote their brand. That's why they make it their business to provide customers with a range of solutions to showcase their corporate message and attract prospects in seconds.

Impact Canopies Canada has a long history of manufacturing and distributing all qualities and styles of Instant Canopies and Instant Canopy Accessories. Impact customers can expect available inventory, an available rental fleet and expert sales and service advice. The Association proudly uses tents, flags, field boards, table coverings and other PGA of BC-branded accessories produced by Impact Canopies at all events, giving each of our tournaments and gatherings a sharp and professional look.

New for 2020, help your patrons and staff stay safe with customizable two-layer polyester face coverings , which can be branded with your facility's logo, and are washable and reusable. Orders start at 250 units, contact Greg Swalwell at [email protected] for full details.

Impact Canopies Canada is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the PGA of BC. See our Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts page (website login required) to view exclusive pricing available to PGA of BC members on many items. Click below to visit Impact Canopies Canada online. 
PGA of CANADA AGM TO TAKE PLACE ONLINE
The PGA of Canada announced earlier this week that the Association's 2020 Annual General Meeting will be conducted online due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.

Previously scheduled for next week in Elbow, Sask., the AGM will now be held via Zoom on Thursday, June 4 at 10 a.m. PT. Attendees must pre-register to attend; those registered will receive more information, including a link to the Zoom meeting, via email closer to the AGM date.

All members are encouraged to participate, though only Class "A" members are permitted to vote on any motions under consideration. Eligible members can vote on the motions under consideration now until June 4 on the PGA of Canada website. Log in to your PGA of Canada account to be prompted with a pop-up voting window; you may need to log out and log back in for the window to appear. Members are encouraged to vote in advance, but for those wishing to vote in real-time during the AGM, it is recommended to use separate devices to vote and view the meeting.

Click below to access full AGM details, including registration, meeting agenda, a list of motions under consideration and audited financial statements.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PGA of BC BUYING SHOW
The PGA of BC is pleased to announce that exhibitor registration is now open for the Association's 2020 Buying Show, which returns to Richmond Olympic Oval on Oct. 14-15.

This event represents the largest annual gathering of PGA of BC members at British Columbia's premier golf-merchandise buying show. Exhibitor registration for this year's Buying Show is now open, with early registration concluding on July 3 and general registration ending Sept. 11 . We are proud to continue to offer booth rates that are among the most affordable in Canada, with special pricing available to Preferred Partners and Sponsors of the Association.
 
Although it is difficult to predict the impacts related to COVID-19 that may persist by the scheduled dates of this year’s Buying Show, please be assured that the PGA of BC is closely monitoring the guidance and regulations set forth by regional and provincial health authorities in assessing the safety and viability of this event. Should it be determined that the 2020 Buying Show exceeds the parameters of permissible gatherings outlined by relevant authorities, or that it cannot otherwise be conducted in a manner that is safe for all participants, registered exhibitors will receive a full refund of their registration fees. 

Click below to access the Buying Show event page to see full details, or click here to access the exhibitor registration form.
HOLIDAY OPERATIONS NOTICE
Please be advised that functions of the PGA of BC administration office will be suspended in observance of Victoria Day.

Administration Team members will be unavailable on Monday, May 18. Regular operations will resume as of Tuesday, May 19. The next edition of E-News will be published Thursday, May 21.

Please note that the PGA of BC office remains closed until further notice due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, but administration team members continue to be reachable by email for the duration of the closure.

We wish all members, their families and industry friends a safe, happy and healthy holiday weekend.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Andrew Rasmussen has left Delta Golf Centre

Ethan Danish has left Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy and joins Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club as a Teaching Professional

Jonathan Hopfner has left Kelowna Golf & Country Club
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
No new opportunities
FACT OF THE WEEK
Have you lost track of where you finished each year in the PGA of BC's Professional Development Program Order of Merit? You can now look up the info easily on the Association website.

The PDP page now includes a link to access all past results of the PDP Order of Merit, dating back to the inaugural year of the program in 2013. Click below to view all past standings.

As well, the Administration Team has expanded the past results for the PGA of BC's Order of Merit for competitive play, which now date back to 2010. Visit the Order of Merit page to access those standings.
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