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Stay tuned for a special offer available to all PGA of BC members beginning February 1!
VOTING NOW OPEN FOR 2016 PGA OF BC BOARD ELECTIONS
Voting for seats on the PGA of BC Board is now open to elect three (3) positions. All positions are two year, non-renewable terms. Please note that two (2) of those elected must reside in the Lower Mainland region to maintain equal regional representation. As such, the top two vote-earners from this region will be appointed to the Board, regardless of number of votes in the overall Election.

Ten (10) Candidates have put their names forward for the positions:
Baufeld, Norman - Head Teaching Professional, GolfTEC Vancouver
Hosie, Gina - Class "A" Professional, Victoria Golf Club  
Liddicoat, Steve - Head Professional, University Golf Club
Long, Danny - Class "A" Professional, Unaffiliated
Maxwell, Kevin - Head Professional, Olympic View Golf Club
Palmer, Alan - Head Professional, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
Palmer, Jeff - Teaching Professional, Olympic View Golf Club   
Palsenbarg, Matthew - Class "A" Professional, Northview Golf & Country Club
Stevens, Jamie - Class "A" Professional, Kelowna Golf & Country Club
Zibrik, Ashley - Class "A" Professional, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Voting is open to all PGA of BC membership categories, and will remain open until Wednesday, February 3rd at 12 PM. To view candidate information and submit your vote, please click here.
JASON BALLARD REPLACES WIEBE AT SPRING EDUCATION SEMINAR
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Cameron Wiebe will no longer be speaking at this year's Spring Education Seminar at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Club. Instead, we are pleased to announce that Jason Ballard, Head Professional at Oak Hill Country Club will now speak on staff development. Ballard has formerly worked as an Assistant Professional at I
nverness Club (Toledo OH), Congressional Country Club (Bethesda MD), Augusta National Golf Club (Augusta GA), and East Lake Golf Club (Atlanta GA).

February 15 Speakers: 
  • Jim McLaughlin (PGA) - Senior Vice-President, Troon Golf (Scottsdale, AZ)
  • Martin Chuck (PGA) - Owner/Director, Tour Striker Golf Academy (Phoenix, AZ)
February 16 Speakers: 
  • Jason Ballard (PGA) - Head Professional, Oak Hill Country Club (Rochester, NY)
  • Wes Purdie - Regional Director, Harry Rosen Inc. (Vancouver, BC)
  • Brent Zepp (PGA) - Head Golf Professional, Chambers Bay GC (University Place, WA)
  • Kevin Church (CPA) - Partner, Minni, Clark & Company (Vancouver, BC)
Registration for members is $59.00 +GST. Non-members are welcome for $159.00 +GST and must be accompanied by a PGA of BC member. All members will receive 16 PDP points for attending. 

For complete presentation and speaker details, and to register by Friday, February 8,  please click here.
2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR EDUCATION SERIES #2 
Registration for the second instalment of the PGA of BC Education Series, taking place on February 3, 2016 at Victoria Golf Club, closes January 29 at 5 PM.

This year's Island session will feature the following speakers, covering a broad selection of topics: 
  • Derek Orr, Retail Manager at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club:
    Retail & Promotional Strategies in Your Golf Shop 
  • Scott Kolb, General Manager at Victoria Golf Club:
    Mapping Out Your Career Goals
  • Winston Michell, Director of Sales & Marketing at Victoria Golf Club:
    Organizing First Class Events
  • Kevin MacDonald, Owner of Clarity Success Coaching:
    Manifesting Your Professional Goals
Registration for members is $29.00 +GST. Non-members are welcome for $49.00 +GST and must be accompanied by a PGA of BC member. All members will receive 4 PDP points for attending. 

To register,  please click here.
YOU'RE INVITED: RETIREMENT PARTY FOR RICK SOUTAR
On February 15, 2016, friends of Rick Soutar invite you to celebrate the his career with dinner and cocktails at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club.
 
Tickets for the event are $100 each, which includes dinner and a communal gift for Rick. For more information, and to RSVP, please click here.
THANK YOU
A big thank you goes out to all members, speakers, and volunteers in attendance at this week's Education Series #1, hosted at The Vancouver Golf Club. Special thanks to Jeff Palmer, Jen Walker, Samantha Wayland, and Mark Strong for their informative presentations, as well as Randy Smith and the entire The Vancouver Golf Club team for hosting. With an incredible 56 members attending this first event of 2016, we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 
PRESENTED BY BC MOVERS 

Kara LeBoldus has resigned from the PGA of Canada.

Mark Bicknell transfers from the Alberta Zone and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Victoria Golf Club.
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES  
Assistant Professional - Kokanee Springs Golf Resort

Assistant Professional - Tower Ranch Golf Club

Assistant/Associate Professional - Gorge Vale Golf Club

General Manager - Sagebrush Golf Club

Assistant/Associate Professional - Myrtle Point Golf Club

Golf Tournament Coordinator - Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club

Associate/CFM Professional - Lakepoint Golf & Country Club

Assistant Professional - Nicklaus North Golf Course

Click here to view all career opportunities listed on the PGA of BC website (Members Only)

Click here to view career opportunities listed on the PGA of Canada website
FACT OF THE WEEK
Did you know that PGA of Canada Members have options on payment plans for their Annual Dues?    
 
The two most common ways are to contact Darcy Kral at the National Office by email at darcy@pgaofcanada.com or by phone 1.800.782.5764 to set up a prepaid invoice. Alternatively, you are able to set up reoccurring online banking payments with most major Canadian banks in your desired increments. All that is required is to setup the PGA of Canada as the payee and reference your PGA of Canada Membership ID.