PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - RICHMOND RECOGNITION 
Richmond Recognition is a Canadian-based, family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in producing trophies, plaques, awards, name tags, and more. 
 
Located in Richmond, BC, Richmond Recognition has the most impressive and complete showroom in the business. Roger Manhao and his friendly team have a strong service history across Canada and pride themselves on the consistent quality and creativity of their products. Whether one is looking for inexpensive team awards or prestigious recognition products of distinction, there is always something for everyone.

Richmond Recognition provides the PGA of British Columbia with all our Award needs and have been great partners for our recognition programs. For more information and to view their products and services please click here.
2016 PGA OF BC PDP POINTS RACE CLOSES NOVEMBER 30TH   
A reminder to PGA of BC Members that the race to the 2016 PGA of BC Professional Development Program (PDP) Order of Merit closes on November 30th.

The PGA of British Columbia Professional Development Program is designed to recognize members of the Association whom showed a tremendous contribution to the Association, the industry, and mostly importantly themselves. Through involvement in Education, Tournaments, Trade Show, Awards, and various forms of Volunteerism, the PDP provides equal opportunity to showcase the strength of the PGA of BC Membership.

Submissions for extracurricular points will be accepted until 4pm on Wednesday November 30th. Bill Kelly (Glacier Green Golf Course) currently finds himself atop the standings at 109 Points, while Greg Pool (Capilano Golf & Country Club) and Matthew Palsenbarg (Northview Golf Academy) are only five points back.

 The Top Ten finishers at the end of November will each claim a piece of the $6,400 total bursary purse. The PGA of BC's Annual list of Top 100 Golf Professionals is directly based on the Order of Merit standings. 

To view the complete updated Order of Merit and submit your qualifying extracurricular activities, please click here. 
 
PGA OF BC PARTNER FEEDBACK & REFERRAL PROGRAM   
PGA of British Columbia would like to hear from members with regards to feedback on current and prospective partnership opportunities with the Association. 

PGA of BC Business Development Manager Grant Gray has been working hard in securing several new preferred partners in the last few months. In order to continue delivering the highest service standard and increasing benefits for PGA of BC Members and Member Facilities, Grant would like feedback in areas in which members feel partnership opportunities exist.

Moreover, the PGA of BC has a Partner Referral Program, which could result in financial benefits to members and member facilities for all new partner introductions. Please contact Grant for more details at grant@pgabc.org.

Be sure to stay up to date with all our partners and the many member benefits they offer by frequenting the Partners Section or log in to the Member Benefits Section.
 
CALL FOR INTEREST TO REPRESENT THE PGA OF BRITISH COLUMBIA     
The PGA of British Columbia would like to invite all interested members to put their name forward in representing the Association as a Director on the Allied Golf Association of British Columbia (AGA-BC) Board.
 
AGA-BC is a provincial organization that contains representation from each of the Regional Golf Industry Associations that are dedicated to providing one cohesive voice for the golf industry of British Columbia. Representatives from each of the provincial golf associations are committed to the understanding of each others respective roles, working together on matters of mutual interest that require a unified communication and promoting ways and means to grow the game of golf in British Columbia.

Meetings take place on a monthly basis in the Lower Mainland but attendance and contributions can be done remotely. For more information, please contact Donald Miyazaki at donald@pgabc.org.  
 
EDUCATION PLATFORM - OPEN CALLING FOR SPEAKERS & SUGGESTIONS   
As the PGA of British Columbia finalizes its education platform for 2017, the Administration is seeking input from members wishing to express interest in presenting at a future PGA of BC Education event.
 
Interested members are asked to submit a formal proposal to the Membership & Events Manager Russell MacKay at russell@pgabc.org. The proposal should include your topic title, summary, estimated duration of presentation and a brief biography.

The PGA of British Columbia is also seeking suggestions from members with regards to future education topics and speakers for both the Education Series events and Spring Education Seminar.

RETAIL OPPORTUNITY AT THE 2017 VANCOUVER GOLF & TRAVEL SHOW
The PGA of British Columbia is seeking any interested facilities to take part in the PGA of BC Retail Centre at the 2017 Vancouver Golf & Travel Show, February 18-19 at the Pacific National Exhibition.

This opportunity allows for facilities to bring various Golf Shop inventory items they wish to sell to the 7,000 annual attendees of the Show. Requirements for this opportunity is low and space will be limited. For more information or to register your facility for the 2017 Retail Centre, please contact Donald Miyazaki, at donald@pgabc.org or 604.303.6766.

Booth space for the Show is still available. Please visit the Show's website by clicking here or contact John Tipping at john@cascadiaevents.com to register your booth today.    
 
PGA OF CANADA BURSARY APPLICATION OPEN 
Up to twenty (20) $500 PGA of Canada Foundation Bursaries are available for members this year.
If you've taken any professional development seminars or workshops within the 2016 year, you may be eligible for one of these Awards.

Please click here for the 2016 application form. Certain restrictions apply, please review the 'Bursary Policies' section for further details. Should you have any questions, please contact Brittany Mullin at brittany@pgaofcanada.com or 519-853-5450 x222. 

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 

No member moves this week.

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
FACT OF THE WEEK 
Did you miss the November 1 payment deadline for your 2017 PGA of Canada Membership dues? Do not fret - membership dues can still be paid up until February 1. Please note that additional late fees will apply every 30 days. In order to avoid additional late fees, please ensure your dues are paid by December 1st.

As a reminder PGA of Canada members have until April1 to request a full refund in dues in unlikely case that a change in category or resignation is required. Please note that all late fees are  non-refundable.