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Here We Grow Again
It is my pleasure to welcome our newest affiliate in the Eastern Ontario/Outaouais Chapter this month. Please join me in welcoming Dairy Distillery to the NGCOA Canada family. We look forward to connecting with you and helping your business succeed. 
2021 Program is Underway
There's lots of buzz on the @kidsgolffree social media channels about the program and consumers planning on taking a kid to the course. Are you seeing the next generation of golfers growing on your tee sheets? Don't forget to send your weekly golfer participation numbers to Jordan at jvizena@ngcoa.ca & remember to tag your program posts with #kidsgolffree.
Workplace Inspections at Golf Facilities
Over the past few weeks, dozens and dozens of golf courses in specific regions across the province have experienced a zero-tolerance workplace safety inspection by the Ontario government. In addition to the Ministry of Labour, there are other inspectors that have been transferred over to this department to assist with the business inspections (including MTO). If you haven’t seen them on your property yet, be prepared as they indicated that they will be visiting all facilities soon…read more
MPAC's PIER Program
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is requesting golf course facilities to collect information to allow them to accurately assess properties as part of MPAC’s annual property Income and Expense Return (PIER) program. MPAC is asking for eligible golf courses to submit an income and expense report as well as a summary of current rents for the most recent fiscal; and a summary of golf statistics including number of holes, prime rate, and any other rates charged for a round. Please click here for more information. 
Staff Training & Education
NGCOA Canada announced a partnership with Golf Industry Guru (GIG) earlier this year, and that partnership just got even better for your operation. GIG has just announced their new ‘My Gig Vault’ a digital home for all your club’s documented systems, processes, procedures, and training resources. PLUS, a club membership now includes UNLIMITED user profiles so your entire team can have access to GIG. To learn more, and to take advantage of member pricing, please contact James Cronk and Scott Masse of Golf Industry Guru.
Save on Quality Parts
Members automatically receive Major Account pricing with NAPA Canada representing approximately 20% savings. With over 600 locations nationwide and over 500,000 automotive parts, products, tools equipment and accessories; NAPA Auto Parts stores have a huge stock of top quality, guaranteed parts that comply with or exceed OEM part requirements. For more information or to register for the NAPA Canada program, please contact your Regional Director.
2% Cash Rebate
Receive a cash rebate on Greensmaster® eTriFlex™ 3360/3370 and Multi Pro® 1750/5800 on purchases between May 1 and July 31 exclusively for members.

Visit Toro’s online claim portal to submit your claim. For more details, please click here.
Exclusive Rebates
Exclusive member rebates through Club Car on the purchase or lease of golf cars and utility vehicles. The purchase/lease for a typical 18-hole golf fleet provides a $2,000 cash rebate and the purchase or lease of a Carryall502 delivers a $200 cash rebate. All other utility vehicle purchases provide a cash rebate of $100. Click here to complete and submit your claim form.
Capital Purchases on Track for 2021-2022?
NGCOA Canada’s latest Survey is looking for your feedback on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your capital expense decision-making in 2021 and into 2022. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to complete the short survey before the July 13 deadline. Results will be shared in an upcoming communication.
Get Your Salaries Right... order your copy today
Ensure key staff are being fairly compensated, establish salary ranges for management positions and use as a part of annual performance reviews. Order your copy of the NGCOA Canada Compensation & Benefits Report today: $279 NGCOA Canada Members | $390 Non-Members…more
It's Renewal Time
NGCOA Canada renewal packages have been recently mailed and includes a copy of your Golfmax Purchasing Statement. Please take a minute to review and let us know if there are suppliers you are using that are not shown. A reminder that several years ago, we moved to a universal renewal date of August 1st with the intention of reducing strain on cash flow for you in the off-season. If you have any questions on payment options or your membership ROI, please contact your Regional Director or Jim Thompson, Director of Member Services at 866-626-4262 extension 26.
Minimum Wage Increase
Minimum wage rates in Ontario will increase on October 1, 2021.

Under the Making Ontario Open for Business Act this increase is tied to the Ontario Consumer Price Index for 2020. The increase to the general minimum wage will be 10 cents, which will bring the new rate to $14.35 an hour.

Click here for more details.
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