Demetria Moriarty (Mike)
John McNair
Chad Bennett
1713 Rainham Ct Plumas Lake, CA 95961
Jeff Wilson
324 Hadnall Court Roseville, CA 95747
Matt Jordan 216 Sunset Ct Pacifica, CA 94044
Ashley Wood
Director
Director
Director
Lincoln Hills Golf Club
Wilson Golf Management
The Olympic Club
W: (916) 543-9200
Cell: (951) 719-7197 cbennett@lincolnhillsgolfclub.com
W: (916) 645-7200
Cell:(916) 296-1437 jwilson@cattaverdera.com
W: (415) 707-4333
Cell: (330) 321-3698 matt.jordan@pga.com
P.O. Box 5893 Incline Village, NV 89450 Director Incline Village -Mountain Course W: (775) 832-1146 Cell: (775) 722-1024 ashleywoodgolf@gmail.com
Dan Garner 3863 Dominus Drive Sparks, NV 89436 Director Morgan Golf Management Cell: (775) 386.5594 dan@morgangolfmanagement.com
Scott Kirkwood 3380 San Luis Ave. Carmel, CA 93923 Director Monterey Peninsula Country Club W: (831) 373 1556 Cell: (831) 620-9020 skirkwood@mpccpb.org
Justin Saragueta 8516 Neath Street Ventura, CA 93004 Director Schaffer’s Mill Club W: (530) 582-6964
Josh Oslter 11158 Sutherland Ave Cupertino, CA 95014 Director La Rinconada Country Club
Mark Naylor 2703 Corte Bandera Pleasanton, CA 94566 Director Round Hill Country Club
Greg Iskander 1255 Treat Blvd Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Independent Director Littler Mendelson P.C.
Len Dumas (Catherine) 530 Hastings Drive Benicia, CA 94510 Executive Director/COO NCPGA
Caitlyn Doyle PGA Career Consultant PGA of America
Michael Merritt Assistant Executive Director NCPGA
Shelby Zell Communications & Marketing Specialist NCPGA
Cell: (760) 587-5818 justinsaragueta@gmail.com
W: (408) 395-4181
Cell: (801) 420-8555 05josho@gmail.com
W: (925) 934-8211
Cell: (925) 413-6476 mnaylor@roundhillcc.org
Cell: 925-209-3560 gIskander@littler.com
W: (707) 449-4742
HM: (707) 745-8161
Cell: (707) 718-3687 ldumas@pgahq.com
Cell: (541) 231-8424 cdoyle@pgahq.com
W: (707) 449-4742
Cell: (209) 531-7010 mmerritt@pgahq.com
W: (707) 449-4742
Cell: (707) 815-3795 shelbyz@pgahq.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA
Northern California PGA Office
Vacaville, CA
Virtual Option
April 15, 2024 11:00 AM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wrn -wvhz-wha
Or dial: -462-5118 (US) +1 352 PIN: 737 932 815 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wrn-wvhz-wha?pin=4546197587410
I. Call the meeting to order at 11:00 AM
II. Invocation
III. Roll Call
IV. Past President’s Comments
V. Action Items
a. Approve Minutes Board of Directors Meeting February 13, 2024 pp.5-6
b. Ken Towns Award pp. 7-8
c. Saint St. LLC Marketing Proposal pp. 9-12
d. NCPGA Committee Reports pp. 13-18
i. Business Development Committee Report
ii. Education/Mentoring Committee Report
iii. Teaching and Coaching Committee Report
iv. Tournament Committee Report
e. NCPGA Chapter and Division Reports p.19
i. Sierra Nevada Chapter
VI. Executive Session
a. Materials to be Supplied
VII. President’s Report – Eric Lippert, PGA
a. President’s Update
b. Executive Director Update
c. Candidates for National Secretary Election
VIII. Vice President’s Report – Nick Bailey, PGA – pp. 20- 22
a. Financial Narrative Period Ended January 31, 2024
b. Financial Reports Period Ended January 31, 2024
c. Logo Change Funds
IX. Secretary’s Report – TJ Duncan, PGA
a. Membership Report – pp. 23 - 24
X. Executive Director/COO Report – Len Dumas, PGA CCM
a. Junior Tour of Northern California
b. National Data Base Revamp
c. National Website Review
d. Upcoming 2024 – 2025 Dues Invoicing
e. PGA Professional Championship
f. Office Space
XI. Assistant Executive Director Report, Michael Merritt, PGA pp. 25 - 33
a. Membership Survey Update
i. Closes on April 26
b. Communication Methods
c. NCPGA Membership Giants Game
i. July 9th vs Blue Jays
ii. Sign up by June 9th
XII. NCPGA Foundation Report –Tim Burr, PGA
a. Update – pp. 34 – 36
XIII. PGA of America Reports
a. Career Consultant - Caitlyn Doyle, PGA – pp. 37 - 38
b. Player Engagement Consultant – Junko Harkins, PGA – pp. 39 - 42
c. District 11 Director –John McNair, PGA – pp. 43 – 50
XIV. Unfinished Business
XV. New Business
XVI. Adjourn
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Castlewood Country Club
Pleasanton, CA
February 13, 2024 10:00 AM
Present: Nick Bailey, Jeff Wilson, Justin Saragueta, Greg Iskander
Virtual: TJ Duncan, Dede Moriarty, Chad Bennett, Dan Garner, Scott Kirkwood, Josh Ostler, Mark Naylor
Regrets: Eric Lippert, John McNair, Matt Jordan, Ashley Wood
Guests/Staff Present: Len Dumas, Michael Merritt, Shelby Zell, Jenna Andersen
I. Meeting Called to order at 10:03 AM by Vice President Bailey
II. Invocation – Director Naylor performed the invocation
III. Roll Call – Attendance noted above, quorum established
IV. Past President’s Comments
• Past President Moriarty excited for the meeting and hope everyone has a good time at the NCGRA Show
• Past President Dumas excited to be at Castlewood and everyone being at the N CGRA Show
V. Action Items
• Approval 2024 NCPGA Operating Plan
i. Motion by Saragueta to open discussion/second by Naylor/motion carried
ii. Motion by Wilson to approve the 2024 Operating Plan/second by Iskander/motion carried
• NCPGA Committee Reports
i. Business Development Committee
ii. Education/Mentoring Committee
iii. NCPGA Staff Tournament Report
iv. Teaching and Coaching Committee
v. Tournament Committee
vi. Motion by Wilson to accept reports as submitted/second by Iskander/motion carried
VI. President’s Report – Eric Lippert, PGA
• Disappointed he could not attend but wished everyone his best
VII. Vice President’s Report – Nick Bailey, PGA – pp. 5-7
• Discussed the 2024 Operating Plan. The operating plan has proposed an increase of dues by 4%. The raise in dues will put the Northern California PGA at top eight of dues levels. The raise in dues will offset the rise in increased costs that have been taken on by the Northern California PGA .
• Year-end report is still being worked by the accountant and will be discussed at the next Board of Director’s Meeting
VIII. Secretary’s Report – TJ Duncan, PGA
• Membership Report – Members 857 (down by 2 since the last Board Meeting); Associates 242 (up by 35); New Members in last two months 4; New Associates in the last two months 26; Transfer in 4; Transfer out 5; Class F 45; Reserve 27; ADM Certified 252
IX. Executive Director/COO Report – Len Dumas, PGA CCM
• The question has arisen should we allow Board of Directors to serve on Chapter Boards and should we come up with a formalized policy.
• Northern California PGA Team went to the Section Business Office Conference before the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL. There has been an update to the Regional Model and there will no longer be Regional Directors. Career and Player Engagement Consultants now report to their designated lead consultant which will now report to the head of the MSO. The staff was also in attendance learning best practices from other Sections across the country to help improve our organization.
• The Northern California PGA Team also attended the PGA Show which was full and back to prepandemic levels. The show gave an opportunity to connect with current partners and meet new prospective partners we hope to be working with in 2024 and beyond
• Staff , in particular, Joyce Epperly (Thank you Joyce) has been working on updating the history of the Northern California PGA since 2015. The focus has been to create a place for everything in one spot and creating a process to yearly update the history document instead of sporadically.
X. Assistant Executive Director Report, Michael Merritt, PGA
• The Executive team met with three of the four candidates running for Secretary of the PGA this year. The candidates they met were Jared Barnes, PGA from the Utah Section, Eric Eshleman, PGA from the Alabama-NW Florida Section, and Derek Guiterrez, PGA from the Sun Country Section. They did not get a chance to meet Barry Howard, PGA from the South Central Section, who is also running for Secretary. They feel all the candidates did a great job and are looking forward to meeting them in Houston for Super Regionals at the end of February.
XI. NCPGA Foundation Report –Tim Burr, PGA
• As Submitted
XII. PGA of America Reports
• Accepted as submitted
XIII. Unfinished Business
XIV. New Business
XV. Adjourn 10:51 AM
• Motion to adjourn by Bailey/second Wilson, Motion approved
To: Northern California PGA Board of Directors
From: Justin Saragueta PGA
Chair, NCPGA Tournament Committee
April 11, 2024
Re: Request for the Ken Towns Award to be a Northern California PGA Recognized Award
Background:
The Ken Towns Award…History, Criteria and Reasoning.
In 2014, the Ken Towns Award was instituted by the Senior Division of the Northern California PGA. The first recipient of the award was Mr. Ken Towns himself.
The Purpose of the award is to recognize a Member of the Sr. Division ( All Members of the Section over 50 years of age are automatically members of the Sr Division) who has had an exceptional playing career while a Member of the Northern California PGA, or a player who has had an exceptional achievement in any given year that would warrant recognition.
Mr. Towns accomplished both of these achievements during his playing career and in recognition the award was named after him.
Currently there is no means for the Northern California PGA to recognize either of these accomplishments
As an example, The Senior Division is considering a NCPGA Member for consideration in 2024. Below are his accomplishments during his time as a Member of the Northern California PGA:
NCPGA Player of the Year
1989, 1991, 1993
NCPGA Section Stroke Play Champion
1990, 1996
NCPGA Match Play Champion
1988, 1998, 1999
NCPGA Club Team Championship
1989, 1991, 1995
NCPGA Tournament of Champions
1990
NCPGA Cal State Club Championship
1986, 1991
NCPGA Pro Scotch Championship
1995, 1997
Contestant in PGA Championship
4 - 1990 Shoal Creek, 1991 Crooked Stick, 1992 Bellerive CC, 1993 Inverness (Made cut at Inverness 1993)
National PGA Cup Team
Member of the victorious 1992 PGA Cup Team played at the K Club in Ireland (3 – 1 record)
Another example would be if a Member plays extremely, well in a US Open, a National PGA or a PGA Tour Event. He/She could be honored as a recipient of this award.
Request:
The Senior Division of the Northern California PGA requests the addition of the Ken Towns Awards to the Annual Awards Dinner, though the award may not be an annual presentation.
Thank you for your consideration.
Justin Saragueta, PGA Chair, NCPGA Tournament Committee
Northern California PGA Consumer Marketing Services Agreement
PROJECT FOCUS
Saint St. LLC (Saint Street) is a Washington State limited liability company in the business of providing first class digital marketing services to its clients. On behalf of the Northern California PGA (NCPGA), and as part of the Scope-of-Work (SOW) being presented below, Saint Street proposes to support the organization’s consumer marketing initiatives with an emphasis on lead generation/database growth campaigns, email marketing, and supplemental business development consultation.
DELIVERABLES
1. Client Onboarding & Planning Development of consumer marketing strategies and the framework of a 12 -month rolling marketing plan
o Two-hour planning workshop with key stakeholders
o Review of existing Member communications (digital-only)
▪ Emphasis on recurring emails/newsletters and social media
o Review of digital and traditional non-Member communications
▪ Emphasis on recurring emails/newsletters and social media
▪ Review of email delivery platform set-up e.g. MailChimp, Constant Contact
o Snapshot review of current corporate partner /sponsorship program
▪ Emphasis on brands who would be interested in being featured in consumer marketing programs
o Development of a high-level, 12-month marketing communications plan
▪ Starting with review of current plan and initiatives
▪ Establishing key objectives
▪ Incorporating key programs and marketing initiatives
▪ Budget
▪ Establishing key KPIs
▪ Creating planning processes
• Create database development strategies and campaign themes
o Ideate concepts specific to the Nor Cal market
o Drill into concepts – timelines, staffing needs, budgets, projected KPIs, etc.
o Present key themes
2. Promotions Planning and Project Management
Execution of Two (2) Promotions
o Theme development & presentation; revisions as needed
o Partner negotiations/pitching support for NCPGA staff
o Graphic design and copywriting
▪ Channels include: Landing pages, promo email, entrant confirmation email, post-campaign “And the winner is…” email, social media, banners, etc. The full set of creative executions will vary based on the promotion theme, partners and timelines
▪ Versioning included e.g. partners may need creative slightly modified or emails built to their specs
o Enter-to-win platform set-up and management
o Media partner procurement support
o Secondary partner procurement
o Social media ad buying management. Note: budget would be covered by the NCPGA or sponsorship
o Manage NCPGA team as needed in order to execute successful promotions
o Timeline for each promotion is TBD, but will be established during the Onboarding & Planning phase of the project
3. Email Marketing Support (9-month commitment; timeline starts at the inception of Onboarding & Planning)
o Calendar and project management process development
o Co-project management of consumer-centric email marketing program
Saint St. LLC
o Various campaigns and content ideation with a focus on database engagement, database growth, and revenue opportunities
▪ Themes, cadence, etc.
o Graphic design and html development support of new templates or modifying existing templates
o Email copy support
o KPI analysis support
o MailChimp or Hubspot (ESP) platform support
o NCPGA staff training
o Bi-weekly program touch bases
o Ad hoc database ad sales (see below)
o When relevant, creation of a simple media kit
Proposed Scope of Work Fee: $20,000
To be paid in four (4) equal installments over a 9-month period
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE (BEYOND PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK)
1. Sponsorship/Business Development Support
o Review and recommendations for all current and prospective sponsors/partners
▪ Focus on the following:
▪ Delivery of sponsor expectations
▪ Applicable KPI/ROI analysis
▪ Per partner, provide a recommendation on how to optimize their budget commitment
▪ Staff review of findings
▪ If desired, meet with a selection of partners to either discuss or negotiate expanded partnership opportunities
o Sponsor/partner procurement
▪ Existing prospects: pitch/cultivate alongside NCPGA staff
▪ Future prospects: develop hit list and proactively pitch/cultivate new prospects
Saint St. LLC
2. Development of a sponsor pitch deck
o Final deliverable will be either in a PowerPoint or Google Slides format
o Multiple page templates including Cover, About Us, Proposal and other fullyeditable page types (up to five page types)
o Design revisions included
o As needed, staff training on how to use the template will be provided
3. Development of a “Friends of the NCPGA” program
o Example: https://scpga.com/perks-friends-public/
o Partner recruitment
o Creative development, including website landing page design and email template creation
4. Full management of consumer marketing
5. Business consulting/advisor retainer
Saint St. LLC
To: NCPGA Board of Directors
April 5, 2024
From: Business Development Committee
Re: NCPGA Business Development Committee
The Business Development Committee met on April 5, 2024 to discuss plans to increase sponsorships.
Meeting Discussions, Tasks, and Committee Education
Additional Committee Members:
The Committee discussed:
• The Committee welcomed Mike Woods, PGA from Haggin Oaks to the committee
Tasks Delegated and Actions Underway:
• The Business Development Committee met with Saint Street Marketing to discuss a possible partnership
• The Committee decided to take the proposal from Saint Street Marketing to the board for approval of the agreement
Educating the Committee:
• Staff gave the committee the partners list from 2023 and 2024 and 2024 media kit
• Currently the average yearly partner revenue for the Northern California PGA is about $150,000. This money does not include money from the PGA Tour
We look forward to discussing the details with the Board of Directors at the April 15, 2024, meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Garner, PGA
Jeff Wilson, PGA
Mike Woods, PGA
Len Dumas, PGA CCM, Executive Director/COO
Michael Merritt, PGA, Assistant Executive Director
To: NCPGA Board of Directors
From: Education/Mentoring Committee Meeting
Re: NCPGA Education/Mentoring Committee Meetings
April 3, 2024
Education/Mentoring Committee met on March 6, 2024 to discuss the plan for the webinar and mentorship program. The committee also met on April 3, 2024 to discuss the presenters for the webinars from June on and the creating the structure of the Mentorship Program.
The Education/Mentoring Committee has come up with a plan to expand education for Members and Associates. The committee is also focusing on mentoring as a key focus for the year.
Meeting Discussions, Tasks, and Committee Education
Tasks Delegated and Actions Underway:
• The committee is excited for the first webinar on April 18th that will be conducted by Caitlyn Doyle, PGA and Junko Harkins, PGA
• The committee has planned the second webinar on May 9th to be about Mentorship to help promote the upcoming Mentorship Program
• The committee has decided on topics with possible presenters for many of the webinars.
• Staff and Committee Members have their assignments to reach out to presenters and find a date that works.
• The committee is currently building the structure of the Mentorship Program to launch in the first week of June.
Educating the Committee:
• The committee is currently compiling resources to help educate the Mentors to help them get up to speed for the upcoming launch of the Mentorship Program.
We look forward to discussing the details with the Board of Directors at the April 15, 2024, meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Matt Jordan, PGA MP
Josh Ostler, PGA
Donn Achen, PGA
Brooks Bultemeier, PGA
Gus Jones, PGA
Will Manning, PGA
Len Dumas, PGA CCM, Executive Director/COO
Caitlyn Doyle, PGA, PGA Career Consultant
Michael Merritt, PGA, Assistant Executive Director
To: NCPGA Board of Directors
April 1, 2024
From: Teaching and Coaching Committee Meeting
Re: NCPGA Teaching and Coaching Committee
Teaching and Coaching Committee met on March 26, 2024 to discuss about quarterly teaching and coaching series event
Tasks Delegated and Actions Underway:
The Committee discussed:
• Creating a quarterly teaching event focused on a different area such as fitness, technology, and business
• The first quarterly coaching event will take place Tuesday May 21st at Haggin Oaks and the focus will be about using Fitness Assessments to Diagnose Fitness Match Ups
• The Committee is working through the list to identify potential presenters for the 2025 Player Teacher Forum
Educating the Committee:
• The Committee is working on the two other topics for the quarterly teaching and coaching series
We look forward to discussing the details with the Board of Directors at the April 15, 2024, meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Naylor, PGA
Phil Dawson Jr., PGA
Ross Kroeker, PGA
Tom Rezendes, PGA
Len Dumas, PGA CCM, Executive Director/COO
Junko Harkins, PGA, PGA Player Engagement Consultant
Michael Merritt, PGA, Assistant Executive Director
TO: NCPGA Board of Directors
From: Shawn McEntee, Tournament Director, NCPGASubject: April 1, 2024, Tournament Board Report
Date: April 1, 2024
Tournament Recap:
2024 Pro Series #2, Green Valley CC (56 players)
Playing conditions- Day was sunny 65 degrees Preferred lies in Fairways, Greens- Excellent condition, Roughs- Long/Wet some lost balls. Despite all the rain, there were many positive comments.
Congratulations to David Solomon from Diablo Country Club. David posted a 2 under par 70 defeating Tom Johnson, PGA, Meadow Club and Brad Marek, PGA, Corica Park by one stroke at Green Valley CC to capture low professional honors in the 2024 NCPGA Pro Series #2 event. David round consisted of 12 pars,4 birdies and two bogeys at the Green Valley CC 6,450-yard par 72 layout.
A big thank you to the Green Valley professional team, Head Professional Mark Sherman, PGA for hosting this year.
Other top Individual Professionals finishers included:
Tom Johnson, PGA, Meadow Club – 71
Brad Marek, PGA, Corica Park – 71
Daniel Stewart, PGA, Mc Innis Park – 72
Kevin O’Connor, PGA, Paradise Valley GC – 72
Kyle Hansen, PGA, Riverview GCC – 73
Phillip Dawson, PGA, Catta Ver – 73
Norman Blanco, PGA, Pebble Beach GL – 73
David Carr, PGA, Teal Bend GC – 74
Michael Duncan, PGA, Cypress Point Club – 74
David Putney PGA, Empire Ranch GC – 74
Joshua Kelley PGA, Golf Galaxy Pleasant Hill – 74
2024 Pro Series # 3 / Pro Scratch, Ruby Hill GC (102 Players)
Playing conditions- Day was clear 55 to 60 degrees. Preferred lies in fairway, Greens moderate speed and good condition, Roughs, wet dormant Bermuda, overall, very playable, and good comments by players.
Congratulations to Andrew Larkin, PGA from Santa Clara University. Andrew posted a 4 under par defeating Michael Nicoletti, PGA and John O’Leary, PGA, by one stroke to capture low professional honors in the NCPGA Pro Series #3 event. Andrew round consisted of 4 birdies and 14 pars at the difficult Ruby Hill Golf Club 7 ,000-yard par 72 layout. In the Pro Scratch division two teams tied, Joshua Kelley, PGA from Sunday Swing Golf and amateur partner Shane Favinger, Michael Nicoletti, PGA from Granite Bay GC, and amateur partner Jason Anthony captured low team honors with an eight under par 64.
A big thank you to the Ruby Hill professional team, Niguel Rouse, PGA Head Professional for hosting this year.
Other top Individual Professionals finishers included:
John O’Leary, PGA, Lake Merced GC – 69
Michael Nicoletti, PGA Granite Bay CC– 69
Tom Johnson, PGA, Meadow Club -70
Jason Schmuhl, PGA, Windsor GC – 71
2024 EZGO Club Team Championship, Silverado Resort & Spa (92 Players)
What a difference a year makes! Last year the E -Z-GO Club Team Championship play was suspended by hail. This year the tournament was raining birdies. Teams enjoyed great weather and a beautiful venue at Silverado Resort in Napa, CA. Congratulations to the team from Wolf Run Golf Club made up of Ray Otis, PGA, TJ Duncan, PGA, Blake Hinkel, and Ryan Sasser on winning the E-Z-GO Club Team Championship portion. They were tied for the lead after day one with the team from Winchester Country Club at 127 ( -17) but in the final round team Wolf Run Golf Club hit the gas to cruise to a nine -shot victory with a total score of 256 (-32) over the two days. In our other competition, the E -Z-GO Pro-Club Champion Team Championship was won by Team Green Valley Country Club made up of Mark Sherman, PGA, and Jason Anthony. They shot a 63 (-9) on day one to give them a three -shot lead. In the final round, the Team Windsor Golf Club tried to cut into the deficit, but Mark and Jason were just too much, cruising to a three-shot victory with a winning of 127 (-17). Thank you to our partners E-Z-GO, ILT Golf Vacations, VW Golf, Maui Jim, SCNS Sports Foods, and TaylorMade Golf events like this would not be possible without you.
• Course Conditions – Overall Wet, Greens very good
• Overall Positive comments on venue
• Like to go back next year, Price a big concern.
2024 Pro Series #4 / MPQ, Diablo CC (75 Players)
Playing Conditions- Clear sunny day, Temps in low 60’s, Greens excellent, fairways good, roughs damp, bunkers good. Overall, genuinely nice comments from players!
Congratulations to Steve Hummel, PGA from Wolf Run Golf Club . Steve posted a 4 under par 67 defeating host PGA Professional David Solomon by two strokes to capture low professional honors in the NCPGA Pro Series # 4 /MPQ event. Steve’s round consisted of 5 birdies, 12 pars and one bogey at the newly designed Diablo CC 6,700yard par 71 layout.
A big thank you to the Diablo CC professional team, David Solomon, PGA, Head Professional and Phillip Prajsler, PGA for hosting this year.
Other top Individual Professionals finishers included:
David Solomon, PGA, Diablo CC – 69
Pat Steffes, PGA, Lake Merced Golf Club – 70
Ray Otis, PGA, Wolf Run GC– 70
Michael Duncan, PGA, Cypress Point– 70
Scott de Borba, PGA, Valley Hi CC – 70
Andrew Larkin, PGA, Santa Clara University - 70
Joshua Kelley, PGA, Golf Galaxy – 71
Tom Johnson, PGA, Meadow Club – 71
Brad Marek, PGA, Corica Park– 71
Ashley Marsay, PGA, San Francisco Golf Club – 71
Michael Nicoletti, PGA, Granite Bay Golf Club - 71
Respectfully Submitted,
Shawn McEntee, PGA
NCPGA Tournament Director
Sierra Nevada Chapter Report – Spring 2024
The Sierra Nevada Chapter is looking forward to a successful 2024! We recently had our Chapter Annual Meeting on March 5th at Lakeridge Golf Course We had close to 35 chapter members in attendance and we were able to touch on general meeting topics including state of the chapter while also having time for networking, round table discussions, as well of course a fantastic lunch put on by the Lakeridge Staff.
Our Chapter Board had some changes this spring Former Vice President Andrew Workman left our area to move to a new role in Arizona. With that said, TJ Duncan moved up to Vice President, and the board newly elected Ray Otis as the new Secretary John Hermans remains as President The Board decided to extend all of the officers’ terms one year, so as to have some continuity in our chapter as we’ve had a fair amount of change over the past several years We also welcomed new Board Members Owen Miller and Peter Seward. Fred Elliott and Chris Detsch were re-elected to the Board for another two years.
SNC Board Member and Tournament Chairman Anthony Roth continues to do an excellent job of building our Chapter’s Tournament Schedule. We have multiple Pro-Ams and Pro-Pros scheduled again at some excellent venues Some highlights for the upcoming tournaments season include having our SNC Stroke Play Championship at Montreux and Martis Camp in September, as well as having a new Ryder Cup style event against the North State PGA Chapter in November.
Our Chapter is in a strong position financially and has a great group of very involved PGA Professionals. We look forward to offering multiple educational and tournament opportunities again this year.
Respectfully Submitted
John Hermans, SNC President
Feb To: NCPGA Board of Directors
From:
Nick Bailey, PGA, Vice-President Len Dumas, PGA CCM, Executive Director/COORe: Financial Statements for the period ending January 31, 2024
April 12, 2024
Attached you will find financial statements for the period ending January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024, Statement of Activities (page 1) Statement of Financial Position (page 2)
Results for the period ended January 31, 2024, reflect a NOL (Net Operating Loss), in the amount of $4,995 vs the budgeted NOL of $12,319, for a net positive variance of $7,325. Q1 of any year is a sensitive time as there is little income other than tournament fees. It is also the time for us to collect open receivables from the prior season.
The Statement of Activities reflects in line variances for the whole. Starting with the in -person 2024 Player Teacher Forum, our thanks to our host Lake Merced and all our presenters. The attendees and their participation level reflect the want to be together once again.
The Statement of Financial Position for the period reflects a stable cash position and incorporates all activity through January 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Nick Bailey, PGA, Vice-President Len Dumas, PGA CCM, Executive Director/COO
Northern California Section of the PGA (C) Combined Statements of Financial Position
01/31/2024
- 2023
To: NCPGA Board of Directors
From: TJ Duncan, PGA- NCPGA Secretary
April 9, 2024
NCPGA Membership Report
Members- 861 (up 4 since last board meeting)
Associates- 262 (up by 20 since last board meeting)
Level 1 Associates – 207; Level 2 Associates – 41; Level 3 Associates – 14
New Members in last two months- 3
New Associates in last two months- 16
Members Transfer In - 4
Members Transfer Out - 5
Class F- 45
Reserve- 27
ADM Certified- 257
New Members:
Reserve:
New Associates:
Members Transfer In:
Members Transfer Out:
Submitted,
TJ Duncan, PGA-Secretary
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To: NCPGA Board of Directors
From: Michael Merritt, Assistant Executive Director, NCPGASubject: Assistant Executive Director Report
Date: April 15, 2024
I am excited to report on the NCPGA Day at the Ballpark. The NCPGA was able to secure group pricing to offer the Membership for the San Francisco Giants vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on July 9th. The Membership can buy tickets through the link we provided. We believe this is a great benefit to offer the Membership to allow them to spend time with their family, friends, and fellow NCPGA Members and Associates. Currently 20 tickets have been sold of the initial 120 tickets we have been allocated. We will start to promote this throughout April, May, and the beginning of June when the offer ends June 9th. Any tickets we do not sell will be released so the NCPGA will not be on the hook for any unsold tickets.
Also, the NCPGA Membership survey went out on April 5th and will run through April 26th. As of April 12th we have received 167 completed surveys. If you have not filled out your survey please click here to fill it out Attached is the current data from the survey and we will send the Board the data after the deadline. The plan is also to send the final data to the membership with actionable items from the survey that the Northern California PGA Staff will complete. This will help us show transparency and create accountability to the Membership
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Merritt, PGA Assistant Executive Director Northern California Section PGA
SurveyResultsasofApril11,2024
162 Surveys have been completed. This is just over 14% of the total Membership of the NCPGA
Question 1: Do you have any interest service on a Committee, Chapter Board, or NCPGA Board?
Committee:55peopleareinterestedinservingonaCommittee
ChapterBoard:42peopleareinterestedinservingonaChapterBoard
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Question 2: Would you like a PERKS Page on the Website? (Exclusive deals for you on product from our partners. For Example, getting 20% off yardage books through a partner.
Question 3: Would your facility like to host a tournament or education event?
Question 4: Do you know an organization or someone that would like to be a partner with the NCPGA?
Question 5: How do you feel about the current communication schedule? Currently, we send a Chip Shots email every 2 weeks.
Question 6: How would you like to receive communication from the Northern California PGA?
(Rank 1-4 | 1 being most used to 4 begin least used)
Question 7: What content would be most helpful to you in our communications? (Click all that apply)
Tournament Questions
Question 8: How many NCPGA Tournaments do you participate in?
Question 9: What would influence you to increase participation in events?
Education Questions
Question 10: What type of education events would you attend? (Click all that apply)
Question 11: What type of education topics would you most likely attend? (Click all that apply)
Question 12: Are you interested in becoming a Mentor in the Mentorship Program?
Question 13: As an Associate are you interested in partnering with a Mentor from the Mentorship Program?
Foundation Questions
Question 14: How familiar are you with PGA HOPE?
Question 15: Are you a Veteran?
Question 16: Would your patrons, club members or, men's & women's committee, be open to having PGA HOPE as the beneficiary of a charitable tournament or other type of events at your facility?
Question 17: Would you be willing to host an event at your facility for PGA HOPE? No:129
Question 18: How do you feel the NCPGA Team supports you as a NCPGA Member and Associate?
Rate 1-5 | (1 star being poor and 5 stars being excellent)
PGA HOPE 2024
As one of the hottest growth of the game programs, PGA HOPE Northern California has brought close to 2,000 veterans to the game since 2015 (starting at one location). With 25 instruction programs this year, the goal is to ser ve 1,000 additional veterans in 2024. PGA Reach’s goal nationwide is to impact 17,000 veterans in 2024.
PGA HOPE Northern California has created “league style” play for veteran graduates at 18 facilities twice a month that fills tee times and increases revenue for the Host Facilities (merchandise, f&b, practice) Another benefit is that some graduates ser ve as course marshalls, or have become employees – one graduate is now a Class B Associate at Presidio GC
2024 Secretary ’s Cup
PGA HOPE Northern California has been invited to bring a team to compete against 11 other teams in the 2024 PGA HOPE Secretary ’s Cup which will be contested at University of Louisville Golf Club, on Monday, May 13th before the PGA Championship at Valhalla GC in Louisville, Kentucky Our team of five veterans represent the diversity of PGA HOPE with players representing Purple Heart, female, minority, limb loss, and able bodied: Ramsey Raher (Presidio GC), Jamie Trahan (Swenson Park GC), Patrick Minnifield (Presidio GC), Nelson Ordonez (Santa Teresa GC), and Brad Rossmiller (Diablo Creek GC). The Secretary ’s Cup team are veterans who have embraced PGA HOPE as part of their recovery and active lifestyle, and ser ve to promote PGA HOPE to other veterans. Foundation staff members Suzy Schneider, Bob Epperly and Will Stockholm will also travel with the team.
Airfare costs of $500 per person and hotel accommodations for the team and one staff are covered by PGA Reach, along with meals connected to competition activities. Full Turn Direct sponsors the team uniforms. The NCPGA Foundation covers the remainder of costs estimated at $2,500. The Foundation is seeking a Secretary ’s Cup Team Sponsor to cover the cost.
PGA HOPE Instructor Trainings:
Four seminars were completed in the 1st Quarter, 49 PGA Members, Associates and LPGA professionals became certified as PGA HOPE Instructors This brings the total number of trained instructors in our Section to 195, of which 90 ser ve regularly as instructors Across the country there are a total of 3,237 instructors trained
PGA HOPE Instructor Benefits: PDR 6 credits; Instructors earn $100 per hour = $200 per class; receive PGA HOPE branded swag (instructor shirt, hat and name badge); Complimentary entry to NCPGA Annual Membership Meeting. Class A Members can also earn points for Deferred Compensation (see attached flyer for details)
Foundation Fundraising Events / Partnerships
● 9/11 Never Forget Birdies 4 Hope – Pro-Pro or Pro-Am Teams, a 54 hole quest for birdies to raise funds for Tuesday ’s Children and PGA HOPE Teams request pledges from members, friends and family for each birdie The day is full of honor, golf, music, good food, raffle prizes, and air horns for birdies!
● The Langley, A Tribute to Legends – The 16th Annual The Langley will be held August 12-13, 2024 at Pebble Beach with Honorees Butch Harmon and Ken Morton, Sr., with Host Peter Jacobsen. Player entry $4250 / Team $17,000. Two day/two night hIgh end experience. Spots currently available for four additional teams.
● Scotty Cameron Putter Raffle / Veterans Day Campaign – The Foundation will be seeking 35 facilities to host a raffle in their pro shop for a Scotty Cameron previous line “Select ” putter with a PGA HOPE custom putter cover. The Foundation will provide a prize package of putter, cover, logo pouch, golf balls and towel valued
over $500, and give each Facility a Raffle Board with 100 squares to be sold at $20 per square. Facility will collect $2,000 for the Foundation, which will net approximately $1,650 for PGA HOPE.
Foundation Scholarships - Details and applications are available on website - www.ncpgafoundation.org
● Chris Thomas PGA Associate Scholarship - $2,500 Scholarship opportunity for Associates at Level 2 and above Application period January 1st through May 1st
● Jim Langley Scholarship Award - $2,000 Scholarship opportunity for one boy and one girl graduating from high school going on to college this fall Application period open January 1st through June 1st
How can you help?
● Donate a Golf Gift Certificate to the Foundation as a raffle/auction prize: Mail to Foundation, 411 Davis Street, Suite 103, Vacaville 95688, or email to Suzy Schneider - sschneider@pgahq com
● Recognize PGA HOPE – Make PGA HOPE the beneficiary of a fundraiser at your facility
● Play in the Birdies4Hope Event! More information on dates & locations will be coming soon
● Sponsor the 2024 Secretary ’s Cup Team - $2,500
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Burr, PGA, Foundation President
