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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - CAM CLARK FORD LINCOLN
Cam Clark Ford Lincoln have been long-time Silver level supporters of the PGA of British Columbia. Having recently re-branded from Richport Ford, Cam Clark Ford Lincoln now have two service locations in the Metro Vancouver area to serve you.
"Richport Ford has completed a successful transition of ownership into the Cam Clark Automotive Group," said Cam Clark Lincoln Ford's General Manager, Jason Munden. "The Richmond and North Vancouver stores can better serve you with more inventory to choose from, in addition to having the two convenient locations. We can now offer sales and service of the Lincoln brand through our North Vancouver store, while the Richmond location has the same great people you have dealt with in the past".
For more information, please contact Randy Kika at 604-273-7331 for all your vehicle needs or click here to visit their website.
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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.
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GOOD LUCK!
The PGA of British Columbia would like to wish the best of luck to the following members competing at the 2016 PGA Club Professional Championship of Canada next week in Bermuda:
Lindsay Bernakevitch* (Victoria Golf Club)
Jason Giesbrecht (Royal Colwood Golf Club)
Lance McCullough (The Ridge Course at Cordova Bay)
Padraic O'Rourke* (The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club)
Matthew Palsenbarg* (Northview Golf Academy)
Dave Zibrik* (Point Grey Golf & Country Club)
*denotes member of BC Team for Inter-Zone Matches
The PGA Club Professional Championship of Canada takes place November 22-24 at Port Royal Golf Club in Southampton, Bermuda. For more information and live scoring,
please click here.
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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.
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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.
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For Lease or Lease to Purchase
Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range, centrally located in Nanaimo, BC is an
11-hole Pitch & Putt Golf course with a 30 stall driving range and short game practice area. The facility provides great potential for a Golf Academy, Golf Retail and Club Repair.
The lease or lease to purchase opportunity also includes:
- All maintenance equipment
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1,600 sq ft clubhouse with furnishings
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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Mel Dies has left Fernie Golf & Country Club
Kyle Stoudt has left Storey Creek Golf Club
Lee Ranger moves from Professional to Head Professional at the Okanagan Golf Club
Shannon Glenesk has left Vernon Golf & Country Club
Chan Young (Sean) Park has left Golf Town Coquitlam and transfers to GolfTEC Coquitlam as a Candidate for Membership
Vince Trama has left Tsawwassen Springs
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NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Head Professional - Storey Creek Golf Course
Head Professional - Nanaimo Golf Club
Assistant Professional - Mountain View Golf 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
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FACT OF THE WEEK
The 2016 PGA of British Columbia Professional Development Program (PDP) Presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones Order of Merit will come to a close on November 30th at which time, a Champion will be crown. All members are reminded that any and all submissions for extracurricular points must be submitted no later than 4pm on November 30th. For full details, including points schedule and submission form, please click here.
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