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News from the
Minnesota Metro EWGA Chapter
February 2017
Save the Date!
FEBRUARY
16              Mini Golf
17 - 19      Golf Show
MARCH
4                My House Fitness
22              Pinstripes
APRIL 
1                Tee Off
March 22nd Event AT Pinstripes in Edina
Details and sign-up for this event are in the works, so watch for the notice.
Quick Links
 
Golf Rules!

If you want to brush up on your golf rules and/or golf etiquette, we recommend the following two documents:  Rules of Golf - Simplified  an easy to understand version of the rules of golf and Golf Etiquette Overview which describes how to behave on and around the golf course.
EWGA Member Benefits
Making travel plans?  Check out these Special Car Rental Rates 
The EWGA has partnered with Avis Rent a Car & Budget Rent a Car to bring EWGA members special discounts and offers. Simply call the 1-800 number or book online using the link below or the special EWGA landing page found at www.myewga.com

Avis- Call 1-800-331-1212 and mention EWGA's member AWD# 
D457500 to book your member discount .
Budget- Call 1-800-527-0700 and mention EWGA's member BCD# 
D868800 to book your member discount.
                                       
Of all of the hazards, fear is the worst. 
                                 - Sam Snead
  
    
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EWGA MN Metro Chapter  

Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf and Cocktail Bar
Thursday, February 16th
755 Prior Ave. N, St. Paul (Midway Area) 
Green Fee:  $12 with cash bar and food in addition

Mini Golf  ~   Unique Cocktails  ~  Fun Food
What do you need for some fun on a February night: 
love for mini golf and some EWGA friends!  Tee times can't be reserved but plan to start this winter social at 6pm with golfing beginning around 6:30.    Registration is now available at: www.mnewg.org           
Call your friends, show up, support the Chapter!
   OMG: You gotta check out their website: www:cancanwonderland.com
Feb 17 - 19 Minnesota Golf Show
There are still a few slots available to promote our Chapter in our booth at the Minnesota Golf Show. Please check the schedule and fill in a time slot that works for you. Thanks - you'll be glad you did.  Sign up here
March 4th  Event at My House Fitness
756 Mainstreet,  Hopkins MN

This Sponsor event will be a great opportunity to "get your fitness on".
Learn about the benefits of having a trainer., ways to improve flexibility for your golf swing, and nutrition tips to keep you going during your round.  Bring some fitness wear for a 30 minute class.  Watch for an email on details and sign up.
Tee Off Brunch on Saturday, April 1, 2017
Image Consultant Keynote Speaker  ~   Golf Fashion Show  
League Sign-up  ~   Sponsor Expo  ~   Prize Drawings
Tee Off is our Chapter's biggest social event of the year and it's the beginning of our exciting 2017 golf season. This year it will be held at the Minneapolis Golf Club from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Watch your email for more details and online registration in the coming weeks.  Information is also available on our website:
Volunteers for the Upcoming Year
Maintaining a fun and successful Chapter depends heavily on volunteerism.
The March newsletter will expand on opportunities and will give you a chance to review them so you are ready to sign up at the TeeOff.

The current need is for the event on March 22 at Pinstripes in Edina
Please contact Trina to offer your help.
Seeking 2017 MnMetro EWGA Sponsors
Do you have a business or service you would like to promote to our Members?  We are in the process of securing this year's sponsors and would love to include you.  A sponsorship can be paid in cash, 'in kind', or a combination. Benefits include spotlighting your products and services in our newsletter, a table at our Tee Off Expo and an opportunity to participate in 2017 events. 

I am excited to explore sponsorship opportunities with you to help create a positive marketing connection to our membership.  So please email  me at  sponsorship@mnewg.org  to discuss options.  Details and Sponsorship forms can be found at www.mnewg.org ,  In order to be part of the Tee Off event, we need to finalize your sponsorship by March 25.     --  Thanks,  Janette Schull.
Sponsor Spotlight of the Month
Dee Forsberg Golf Instruction offers winter golf instruction for your complete game at the indoor golf range in Long Lake.
Private and group lessons are available at all skill levels.  Winter lessons will be wonders for your summer game!
Check out your options at www.deeforsberg.com or call 612 247 3479.