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Job opening with PGA of BC office
The Professional Golfers’ Association of B.C.
has an opening for a full-time Communications
& Member
Services Coordinator. This will be a
one-year contract to replace
an employee
on maternity leave.
Start date: April 12, 2010.
Responsibilities
* Internal and external communications to a 700-member
association of golf professionals, including planning
and production of weekly electronic newsletter,
monthly electronic magazine and regular updates to website
* Administration of membership services for the
association, updating databases, processing
applications, responding to inquiries, liaising with National office
* Office management duties
The successful candidate will have pertinent experience in a similar role, preferably in association management. Requires an organized, detail-oriented person with excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Must be comfortable dispensing friendly and accurate customer service. Experience in the golf industry an asset but not required. Must be well-versed in Microsoft Office programs and desktop publishing software.
Compensation: Up to $3,000 per month based on experience and qualifications.
Office hours: 8 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday. Office located in east Richmond.
The PGA of BC represents 700 members working at 200 golf facilities throughout B.C. Further information about our Association is available on our website: www.pgabc.org
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please. Apply to Brian Butters, Executive Director, PGA of BC, via email: brian@pgabc.org
Application deadline: March 24, 2010
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COMMUNICATIONS and MEMBER SERVICES COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Communications:
• Responsible for production and distribution of weekly E-News newsletter, Pro-Talk magazine, and other communication vehicles operated by the Association
• Maintenance and supervision of the Association’s website, including updating with current information
• Communication of Association news to media outlets
• Liaison with National office on communications matters
Member Services:
• Deals with inquiries re membership, bylaws, rules/regulations
• Maintains member files and records
• Deals with CPGA Procedures Manual and other National program inquiries
• Manages applications and records for Playing Ability Test candidates
• Processes and updates all category changes, reinstatements, club changes
• Develops and processes new member applications and inquiries
• Prepares reinstatement and category change applications for consideration by Board of Directors
• Manages communication with National and other zone offices on membership issues
• Processes zone transfers
• Maintains current membership records on Zone and National databases
• Coordinates and supervises writing of Class A exams
• Provides membership updates for E-News and Pro-Talk communication vehicles
• Assists National office with dues collection process and other collections
• Processes all records related to membership cards
• Attend to all member requests/concerns as needed
• Assists in investigation of member complaints
Office Administration:
• Administration & assistance in planning of Association policies, programs, procedures
• Computer backup
• Office equipment maintenance
• Delegate/monitor Administrative Assistant tasks
• Cover reception/telephone duties when Administrative Assistant not in office, including primary telephone contact, monitoring office supplies, faxing, photocopying, filing, mail in/out, courier
• Provide administrative assistance to Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees
• Provide administrative support for Association tournaments, education and employment programs, as well as trade and consumer shows
• Assist Trade Show Manager in processing of spreadsheets/statistics re Exhibitors and Buyers
Other:
• On-site event/tournament support as required
• Other duties as may be specified from time to time by the Executive Director
Updated March 5, 2010
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PGA of BC members can now cast ballots
online to vote for candidates for the
Board of Directors.
The following five candidates have been
nominated to stand for the board for
two-year terms:
Rob Anderson (incumbent)
Keith Gibson (incumbent)
Tom Monaghan
Shawn Paduano (incumbent)
Derek Thornley (incumbent)
The Annual General Meeting takes place
on Tuesday, March 16th, at Marine Drive
Golf Club in Vancouver, at 5 p.m. following
the first day's presentations of the
Spring Education Seminar.
Eligible members can vote by clicking on
the link below and filling out the required
information. Only Class A Professionals are
eligible to vote; Apprentice Members are not eligible.
Members who vote online will not be eligible
to vote again in person at the Annual General
Meeting. They will be able to vote on other business,
just not for a second time on the election of directors.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
----------------------------------------------------------Renowned golf instructor David Leadbetter
on "My Life in Golf"
PUBLIC REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Members of the public are invited to
register now for a public presentation by
the world's foremost golf instructor,
David Leadbetter, Wednesday, March 17th,
9 a.m., at Marine Drive Golf Club, 7425 Yew St., Vancouver.
The man who has worked with five world number one
ranked players brings his knowledge, anecdotes
and instruction techniques to Vancouver.
Get tuned up for the beginning of golf season
by hearing David Leadbetter talk about his life in golf.
Cost: $65 plus GST.
Books and DVDs will be available for purchase onsite.
For further information, call the PGA of BC office at (604) 303-6766.
Registration form available by clicking the link in red below.
The PGA of BC thanks title sponsor Callaway Golf Canada and presenting sponsors Cambie Surgery Centre and Tofino RV Rentals for their support.
David Leadbetter PUBLIC Registration Form
----------------------------------------------------------2010 PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar
REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
PGA of BC Member Registration
PGA of BC Member Registration
PGA of BC members can now register online for the 2010 PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar through the Tournaments & Events section of the PGA of BC website.
This year's seminar will take place March 16-17 at Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver.
Cost for the two-day seminar is only $49 plus GST. To register please click below.
2010 PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar - MEMBER Registration Form
---------------------------------------------------------- Coast Hotels & Resorts has provided the following rate and booking information for PGA of BC members attending the seminar.
There are three choices of hotels available at the Coast Corporate Rate for PGA of BC members:
-The Coast Coal Harbour Hotel - Comfort room at $139 / Superior room $159 per night
-The Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites at Stanley Park - Comfort room $130 / Superior room $150 per night
-The Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel (Marine Drive) - Comfort room $95 / Superior room $105 per night
When booking online or via phone, use the following codes:
Online Booking Code - GOLF3540
IATA - BCPGA535
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B.C. BOARD ENDORSES DIRECTION OF PACE
The PGA of BC Board of Directorshas voted to support the direction of
the CPGA's Professional Advancement
and Career Enhancement (PACE) proposal
which will be voted on by all CPGA members
in March.
At a board meeting held in early January,
members were unanimous in supporting the
proposal, which they saw as a significant
improvement over the first version of PACE
put before CPGA members and rejected in 2008.
"This latest version of PACE addresses a
number of issues that members weren't happy
about," said B.C. zone president Keith Gibson,
Head Professional of Long Beach GC.
"While no program will ever be perfect or
meet everyone's exact wishes, this version
of PACE is definitely a step in the right
direction."
Gibson said the B.C. board will not try
to tell individual members how they should
vote on the proposal, but will encourage all
members to become involved in the decision-making
process.
"People need to read the document and form
their own conclusions about it," he said.
"If they're well informed, they'll be in
a position to make the best possible decision."
All CPGA members who are eligible to vote
will have the opportunity to cast a ballot
regarding the adoption of PACE.
The CPGA's Annual General Meeting takes
place March 24th, 2010, in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Proxy forms will be made available to
members shortly so that they can vote without
attending the meeting in person.
The current version of the PACE proposal
is available to view in the Members' Only section.
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2010 Tournament Schedule
The 2010 PGA of BC tournament schedule is available to be viewed.
A change has been made to the date of the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tournament of Champions. The event will now take place on Monday, May 31st, still at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community.
Also, up to four one-day events will be added for the 2010 Club Professional Series.
To download the confirmed venues and dates please click below.
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