PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY OF ORTHODONTISTS
As the PGA of British Columbia ramps up for its third year of hosting the province-wide initiative Canucks Junior Golf Week, the Association is pleased to welcome a new contributing sponsor to the program - the British Columbia Society of Orthodontists (BCSO). The organization is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of orthodontic treatment, as well as raising public awareness of specialist orthodontic care throughout the province.

"The British Columbia Society of Orthodontists is extremely excited to partner with the PGA of BC," said Dr. Todd Moore, Vice-President of the BCSO. "We are keen to share the expertise of our members in all areas of BC, and look forward to sharing our mutual passions for youth while promoting their continued health, confidence, and self-esteem."

Please click here for the full press release.
REGISTER NOW FOR EDUCATION SERIES #4
With the speaker lineup in its final stages of being confirmed, the PGA of British Columbia is pleased to invite members to register for Education Series #4, taking place at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on April 25, 2016. 

Registration for members is $19.00+GST. Non-members are welcome for $39.00+GST and must be accompanied by a PGA of BC member. All members will receive 4 PDP points to register. 

Please click here to register.
REMEMBERING LAURA MILLAR
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Laura Millar, wife of Head Professional at Spur Valley Greens, Craig Millar, of 29 years, and an integral part of amateur golf in the Columbia Valley. Born on November 2, 1951, Millar passed away on March 6, 2016.

Millar was an active member of the BC golf community, having qualified for the BC Ladies' and Seniors' Championships, in addition to assisting with the planning and organizing of such events. For the full obituary, please click here.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Bill Kelly (Glacier Greens Golf Course) for clinching first place at the Vancouver Island Pro Tour event, played March 29 at Cordova Bay Golf Course. Kelly earned 36 points in the Stableford format, winning by two points. For his win, Kelly took home $735. Jeff Palmer (Ardmore Golf Course), Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club), and Mark Bicknell (Victoria Golf Club), finished in shared second, each taking home $450.
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES  
PGA of Canada Assistant/Associate Golf Professional - Point Grey Golf & Country Club

Retail Golf Shop Assistant - Big Sky Golf Club

Assistant Golf Professional - Richmond Country Club

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
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 
PRESENTED BY BC MOVERS 
Kyle German has left Point Grey Golf & Country Club

Doug Andrews has resigned from the PGA of Canada

Shuang (Leon) Lee has left Swan-E-Set Bay Golf Resort and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Richmond Country Club (April 15)

David Zibrik has left Capilano Golf & Country Club (April 4) and becomes the Head Professional at Point Grey Golf & Country Club (April 15)

Shaun Lees has been reinstated with the PGA of Canada and goes to Prince George Golf & Curling Club as the Head Professional

Jake Pilon's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club

Ryan Worrall's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Morgan Creek Golf Course

Darren Griff has transferred from the National Zone and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Morningstar Golf Club

John Mlikoti's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Gallaghers Canyon Golf & Country Club

Lee Campbell's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy

Yujun (Bob) Zhu's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Swan-E-Set Bay Golf Resort

Rhys Tosczak's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Doc's Improvement Centre
FACT OF THE WEEK 
With the 2016 tournament season fast approaching, please note that members who register more than 21 days in advance of an event will qualify for the early registration fee.