PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - INNOVATIVE FITNESS  
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Innovative Fitness is the 2016 Presenting Sponsor of the Jack Westover Coach of the Year Award. For more information, please  click here.
2017 MEMBERSHIP DUES TO BE PAID BY NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Just a friendly reminder to all members that payment for 2017 PGA of Canada Membership dues must be received by the National Office no later than November 1st to avoid late fees.

As a note, members may request a full refund (minus any late fees) for their dues, should any changes occur, until April 1, 2017. If you anticipate any changes for 2017, the PGA of BC office recommends members to pay their dues prior to this deadline and contact the office should you have any special circumstances. Pay your dues online by logging into your account on the PGA of Canada website. 
2016 BUYING SHOW FEEDBACK
In order to continue producing a Buying Show that serves your needs as members, we ask that you please complete the following surveys. Your feedback is highly valuable, and we take any and all comments and concerns into consideration when planning the next year's event.

If you attended the 2016 PGA of BC Buying Show at the Richmond Olympic Oval, please complete the Attendee Survey by clicking here.

If you did not attend this year's PGA of BC Buying Show, we would still like to hear from you. Please complete the Non-Attendee Survey by clicking here.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER  OPPORTUNITIES
Looking to boost your PDP points total over the winter months?
 
There are many volunteer opportunities within the Association that can be completed either on-location, or remotely. For more information, please contact Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at donald@pgabc.org.
FAREWELL KATRINA
Communications and Marketing Manager, Katrina Owens, will be leaving the PGA of BC on Friday,  October 28th to pursue a new opportunity as Athletics Events Coordinator at the University of the Fraser Valley.
 
"I would like to send my sincerest thanks to the Association and the entire membership for th eir support over the past two seasons, and am grateful for the many opportunities and friendships as a result of my time spent with the Association," says Katrina.

"The PGA of BC wishes Katrina the best in this exciting new opportunity to put her one step closer towards achieving her career goals," says Donald Miyazaki, Executive Director of the PGA of BC. "We would like to thank her for all her efforts throughout her time wi th our Association and she will be dearly missed." 
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 
PRESENTED BY BC MOVERS 
Caolan Teasdale's application for Leave of Absence has been approved by the PGA of Canada.

Kyle Miller has left GolfTEC Kelowna and transfers to the Alberta Zone.

Matthew Bartholomew moves from Teaching Professional to Head Teaching Professional at GolfTEC South Surrey

Steve Chapman has left GolfTEC South Surrey

Chris Hood has left Tsawwassen Springs

Tom Whittle's application for Life Designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada

Walt McIlhone has left Cordova Bay Golf Club
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES  
PGA of Canada Teaching/Associate Professional - Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club

Communications & Marketing Manager - PGA of British Columbia

Golf Operations Manager - The Rise 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 
In its #ForetheGolfer series, the USGA has created a quick and easy video explaining frost delays. Click here to view and share the video with your facility's members.