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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - TEAM SALES LTD.
The PGA of British Columbia is excited to welcome Team Sales Ltd. to the preferred partnership roster in 2016. The Burnaby-based company specializes in promotional products of outstanding quality and value, and offers a wide range of customizable items as well as corporate programs.
Team Sales Ltd. specializes in delivering high quality promotional products and can certainly offer great tournament prize alternatives for any events at PGA of BC facilities. Both their extensive inventory and experienced customer service team will ensure you receive exactly what you need to proudly represent your brand. Click here to view the full press release. For more information on what TSL can offer your facility, please contact Glen Johnson at (
604) 233-2011.
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SIX EARN CFM STATUS AT SPRING PLAYING ABILITY TEST
Mother Nauture presented a variety of cold temperatures and torrential rain throughout the past two
days at Riverway Golf Course, but that wasn't enough to stop six applicants from achieving Class "A" and Candidate for Membership (CFM) Playing Ability Test standards at the 2016 PGA of BC Spring Playing Ability Test in Burnaby, BC.
Congratulations to the following who achieved the Class "A" Standard Scores (156):
Hall, Keenan (Kelowna Golf & Country Club) 74-77= 151
Pilon, Jake (Victoria Golf Club) 76-80=156
Introduced in 2015, the PGA of Canada implemented a new procedure to the Playing Ability Test standards where a Candidate for Membership pass score was put in place in order to allow prospective members the opportunity to become CFMs with the PGA of Canada, and begin their extensive education with the Association.
Congratulations to the following who achieved the CFM Standard Scores (161):
Campbell, Lee (Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy) 77-82=159
Zhu, Yujun (Bob) (Golf Mecca Academy) 77-83=160
Worrall, Ryan (Callaway Golf Canada) 78-82= 160
Jaworski, Daniel (Fraserview Golf Course) 85-75= 160
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EDUCATION SERIES #3 A SUCCESS IN THE INTERIOR
With 33 guests in attendance at the Interior instalment of the 2016 Education Series, the PGA of BC is incredibly pleased with the increased dedication to professional development this year. This session's speakers delivered presentations on topics ranging from nutrition, to customer service, to launch monitors.
A big than
k you goes out to all speakers and members in attendance at this week's Education Series #3 event, hosted at The Harvest Golf Club. Special thanks to
Sian Flanagan
,
Rick Maddison
, and
Warren Mapé
for their informative presentations, as well as Bruce Vermee and the entire The Harvest Golf Club team for hosting.
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WELCOME RUSSELL MACKAY
The PGA of British Columbia Administration Office is pleased to welcome Russell MacKay as its new Membership & Events Manager.
Russell joins the PGA of BC team from Ontario where he worked as the Operations Coordinator for Professional Championships at Golf Canada since 2014, assisting in the execution of both the RBC Canadian Open and the Canadian Pacific Women's Open, including the 2015 tournament at The Vancouver Golf Club. Prior to this position, he worked through the ranks of Intern to Tournament Director with Golf Canada's Amateur Championships department, beginning in 2009.
Russell is a University of Waterloo graduate where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Sport Business. While completing his degree, Russ was also a member of the University's golf team for 4 years. Russell can be reached at the PGA of BC office at (604) 303-6766 or via email at
russell@pgabc.org.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PAYMENT PLANS FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
Don't wait until November 1st - It's never too early to start putting money aside for your membership dues.
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.
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FACILITY REGISTRATION FOR CANUCKS JUNIOR GOLF WEEK NOW OPEN TO ALL PGA OF BC FACILITIES
Following another successful
Canucks Junior Golf Week
in 2015, the PGA of BC is proud to announce the continued partnership with the Vancouver Canucks for this program in 2016.
Over 1,150 new golfers were introduced to the game at over 55 facilities throughout British Columbia over the first two years of the program, and we look forward to continuing to build on this terrific initiative.
Facility registration is now open for those that are interested in hosting golf camps for junior golfers this year. The program will allow facilities to choose up to two days during the week of July 4-11 where they would host elementary golf camps to the 60,000 potential junior golfers through BC Minor Hockey.
Should you be interested in participating, please fill out the Facility Registration Form by
clicking here
. The deadline to register is
Tuesday March 22nd
. A formal announcement by the Vancouver Canucks to BC Minor Hockey will follow shortly after to formally open registration for participants.
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PGA OF CANADA RE-LAUNCHES MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
The PGA of Canada announced today the re-launch of the Member Assistance Program (MAP) as part of the Association's Member Benefits.
The Association's MAP services will be provided by Family Services Employee Assistance Programs (fseap), an experienced national provider with a background in not -for-profit organizations and member-based associations.
fseap provides PGA of Canada members (and eligible family members) with access to free, professional and confidential counselling, coaching and consulting services. These services can help you manage personal, family, or work-related concerns.
For more details on this program,
please click here.
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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
PRESENTED BY BC MOVERS
Scott Ainscough transfers to the BC Zone and becomes a Class A Professional at Summerland Golf & Country Club
Lance Barber becomes a Class A Professional at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
Jason McKinlay has left Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club and becomes a Candidate for Membership at The Harvest Golf Club.
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NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
No new career opportunities this week.
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
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FACT OF THE WEEK
Did you know that the month of March sees the most movement within the PGA of BC membership? Please help us keep our database up to date - if you or your facility has made any changes to your PGA of Canada Professionals, please contact Executive Director
Donald Miyazaki.
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