Thank You….

To: NCPGA Board of Directors

From: Strategic Planning Committee

Re: NCPGA Strategic Plan

June 11, 2023

Since the previous meeting, the Strategic Planning Committee met on April 26, May 10, and June 2. The Strategic Planning Committee is approaching this task diligently and methodically given the goal and the various aspects involved in the localization of the Path to Membership

Meeting Discussions, Tasks, and Committee Education

Resources and Additional Committee Members: The Committee discussed:

• Utilizing and customizing resources from the PGA of America

• Creation of a mentoring network with a strong social media presence

• Recruit a networking SME for in person or virtual session with Associates

• Accountability is defined as delivering and follow up on contact with Associates

• Mandatory meeting, i.e., Assocaites must attend an orientation or similar session with their Chapter President and Section Officers and Executive Director; Attendance at the Summer and/or Annual Meeting

• Committee additions will include our Section Career Consultant and Chairs of the Assistant Associate Division

Tasks Delegated and Actions Underway:

• Mark Naylor: Affiliate Program

• Andrew Workman and Len Dumas: Associate Progra m

• Justin Saragueta, Jeff Wilson, Len Dumas: University Pro gram

Educating the Committee:

• The Committee met with Todd Sammons, PGA, Director, Education, of the PGA of America on June 2. Todd was very complete within the description of the program, program costs; highlighting the most recent 3.1 rollout which has been extremely well received from Associates.

• Significant aspects of the Path to Membership include elimination of manuals, all materials are online; elimination of Level test out, replaced by periodic quizzes; Selection of career path when entering Level Two

• Current Career Path elections: 50% Teaching and Coaching; 49% Golf Operations; 1% Executive Management

• Todd Also sent us the Supervising Professional Guide, a tremendous resource to allow the Committee to fully understand the intricacies of the program and local resources

We look forward to discussing the details with the Board of Directors at th e June 11, 2023, meeting

Respectfully submitted,

Mark Naylor, PGA

Justin Saragueta, PGA

Jeff Wilson, PGA

Andrew Workman, PGA

Len Dumas, PGA CCM, Executive Director/COO

To: NCPGA Board of Directors June 11, 2023

From: Teaching and Coaching Committee

Re: Committee Inaugural Meeting

The initial meeting of the Teaching and Coaching Committee was held Tuesday, May 30. Attendees were NCPGA Directors Andrew Larkin, PGA, Ashley Wood, PGA and Executive Director Len Dumas, PGA CCM.

Topics covered:

• Additional CTE Members, consisting of varied ranges as an instructor/coach; varied customer base, i.e., Adults, Juniors; varied experience with the use of technology

• As Coaches: recruiting players by providing an experience describing the changes that occur moving from a high school player to a college player.

• As Instructors: Review and encourage instructors to utilize the vario us programs available such as Get Golf Ready and Operation 36. Additional

• Marketing: Encouraging instructors/coaches to become ADM Certified and ultimately PGACoach

• Discuss the 2024 Player Teacher Forum as a live event

• Discuss developing a regularly scheduled online session as well as a quarterly live session.

Next Steps:

• Recruit CTE Members

• Further Define Topics

• Schedule events for the remainder of 2023 and early 2024

Respectfully submitted,

Andrew Larkin, PGA

Ashley Wood, PGA

Len Dumas, PGA CCM, Executive Director/COO

Event: Tournament Committee Meeting Minutes

Subject: 2024 NCPGA Tournament Structure / Partners, Course Rotation

Date: June 5, 2023

Present: TJ Duncan, Ray Otis, Justin Saragueta, Dave Carr, Len Dumas, Shawn McEntee, (Online) - Jim McGrath, Brooks Bultemeier

Topics

Golf Course rotation for Section Majors & Pro Series Events

Comments

Jim McGrath

• Decision process on hosting and pricing

• Can't really speak for other operators.

• Pro-Ams were very popular and interest has waned.

• View as a membership drive?

• Ask HGP and DOGs to schedule ahead.

TJ Duncan

• Showcasing facility and hosting fellow Professionals very important

• Winchester Championship caliber

• Chapters need to assist.

• Doing it or not

• Game within a game

Brooks Bultemeier

• People but why we do it, not what we do, express the why.

• Showcase the facility, impactful opportunity.

• Most facilities have staff present, may take away from employee privileges, maintenance schedule, member play.

Ray Otis

• All facilities, hand ful willing to host.

• Show sensitivity to time of year,

• What are you looking for?

• Paint the picture.

• View as a membership drive assist?

• Net Division

Justin Saragueta

• How to lessen the burden

• Keep membership engaged and involved.

• Networking, building relationships.

• Important to give back.

• Low hanging fruit as to tee times, etc.

• Bring in food.

June, 2023

North Coast Chapter Report

The first Pro Am of the year was recently h eld in the North Coast Chapter. Host PGA Professional Greg Senestraro welcomed a very nice field at Redwood Emp ire G&CC in Fortuna. We hope to have many more succ essful events such as this in the near future at the following facilities: Beau Pre GC, Baywood G&CC, Eureka GC and Buckingham G&CC. In addition, we are narrowing down some dates/facilities for some Pro/Pro events. We are looking forward to making the rest of 2023 a successful one with Our current officers are President Ted Mattila (Buckingham GCC), Vice-President Don Harling (Beau Pre GC), Secretary Greg Bean (Baywood GCC), Education Chairman Brent Stone (Beau Pre GC) and Tournament Chairman Mark Wotherspoon (Buckingham GCC)

Sincerely,

Ted Mattila

North Coast Chapter President PGA Golf Professional Buckingham GCC

Sierra Nevada Chapter PGA Annual Meeting

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

Lakeridge Golf Course Reno, NV

Board of Directors Present: Travis Alley, John Hermans, Andrew Workman, TJ Duncan, Fred Elliott, Chris Detsch, John Hughes , Anthony Roth, Dan Garner

PGA Members present:

NCPGA Staff Present: Len Dumas, PGA – Executive Director

PGA HQ Staff Present: Caitlyn Doyle, PGA – Career Consultant

President Travis Alley called this meeting to order at 10:30 am

Invocation and Flag Salute - Mike Mazzaferri

President’s Report – Travis Alley

• Around the Room Introductions of our SNCPGA Board & Members o Roll call type around the room where Professionals shared their name, golf facility and last time that they played golf.

• State of the Chapter o Sierra Nevada Chapter is doing great, and we are one of the strongest Chapters in our Section in play financial situation and tournament opportunities . I recently sat in on several forums at the PGA Show with the National Golf Course Owners Association, The National Golf Foundation, and Pellucid Corp., all predict an upward trajectory again in 2023.

• Outline Goals, Objectives , Strategies for 2023 o This meeting is designed to be more interactive . While we give our reports, others are encouraged to ask questions and add their point of view. We want everyone to take something from this meeting. We want to create more communication and be as transparent as possible across the Chapter.

• Chapter Election Results & Current Board o In the most recent election, we had no new applicants interest in running for the board (shame on you). With that, TJ Duncan and John Hughes whom both were schedule to move off the board, decided to re -run and were both re -elected onto the chapter board for the 23’/24’ seasons. o Furthermore, TJ Duncan once r e-elected, ran for the secretary position on the board, and currently assumes the position. o With that, we had one additional chapter board member position available, and as acting president I elected Ray Otis to our board for the 23’/24’ seasons. Ray will be a great representative of you, our chapter members. o Current Sierra Nevada Chapter Board of Directors :

▪ President: John Hermans , Montreux Golf & Country Club

▪ Vice-President: Andrew Workman, Northern Nevada Golf Association

▪ Secretary: TJ Duncan, Duncan Golf Management

▪ Honorary President: Travis Alley, Tahoe Mountain Club

▪ At-Large: Chris Detsch , Genoa Lakes Golf Club

▪ At-Large: Ray Otis, Wolf Run Golf Club

▪ At-Large: Fred Elliott, Hidden Valley Country Club

▪ At-Large: John Hughes, Life Member

▪ At-Large: Dan Garner, Morgan Golf Management

▪ At-Large/Tournament Director : Anthony Roth, Martis Camp Club

Vice President Report – John Hermans

• Current Bank Balance o We have a healthy bank balance currently of $. o The recap from last year is inaccurate as it shows us losing $7,173 on tournaments, when that should be closer to $3,453. The loss is directly related to the Brooks Park Cup which is the only event that we don’t charge for but still have the expenses.

• 2023 Budget Projections o Looking to continue working toward zero cost events, but would like to use some of our extra funds to bring in some education opportunities for the Chapter. 2023 budget looks good.

Secretary Report- Dan Garner on behalf of Andrew Workman

• Approval of 2022 Annual Meeting minutes o Meeting was held virtually, and we have not been able to track down the minutes from the meeting.

• Membership Report o Membership report was passed out in everyone’s packet.

▪ 106 Total PGA Professionals

• 74 PGA Member Professionals

• 4 PGA Associate Professionals

• 18 PGA Life Members

• 2 Retired PGA Members

• 7 Reserve Professionals

• 1 Class F Professional

▪ Further Membership Demographics were on the back of the report for more details on our Membership.

Tournament Report- Anthony Roth

• Congratulate 2022 Champions o 76 out of 106 Professionals played in an event. Motion passed for changing player of the year award. Talked about adding to tournaments, food and drink afterwards. o 2023 Boys High School State Cha mpionship will be held at Montreux CC.

• Tournament schedule for 202 3 o The current schedule was in everyone’s packet . Went through schedule for ’23 and discussed how to sign up and register. Talked about having more Chapter events. o Discussed having a Chapter event at Incline.

Education Report - Dan Garner on behalf of Andrew Workman

• Outline 2023 Schedule o We plan to offer Education Opportunities on May 16 & May 26 in conjunction with our Stroke Play Tournaments. Education topics are TBD.

• Ways to earn MSR Credits o The MSR Cycle is ending on June 15, 2022. There are many offerings through the Section to knock out some MSR Opportunities.

State of Junior Golf in our Chapter

• Truckee Tahoe Junior Golf Tour, Doug Flynn (on the phone) o Great opportunity for Juniors in the area to play golf at some amazing courses at an affordable rate. Started in 2012 and has had successful growth . o We had good participation in 202 2 and we are looking forward to more numbers this coming season. The 7–10-year-old age group is biggest to get for future golfers.

• First Tee Northern Nevada, Chris Dewar -Mazzaferri o Spring Classes are sold out and on a waitlist. 20 new coaches in 2023.Wants more younger and vibrant staff, not older teachers. o Board changed groups and classes to keep older kids playing . o Thank you to all of our facilities. o Held LPGA/USGA clinic at Sierra Sage with 100 girls. o Update on Wildcreek being the new First Tee Facility .

▪ Will use storage containers for multi -levels on range .

▪ Learning center will work with UNR and HUG high school .

▪ Will work on executive course, then range, then 9 -hole course

• Northern Nevada Junior Golf - Dan Garner o MGM Junior Tour 2023 - will soon be 501 c3 non -profit o Spring and Fall tour, will book end NNJGA summer events. o Modified Stableford scoring with cup points system . o Offers players access to a full time PGA instruction program . o Bringing in college coaches and starting scholarship program s o Top venue courses while bringing more revenue to courses and PGA Professionals . o Junior golfers in Northern Nevada now have the opportunity to play 8 months of competitive tournament golf. o Bring more tournament revenue to courses and fellow PGA Professional s

• Fred Elliot – High School golf in Northern Nevada o Seeing more new kids playing o John Hermans at Montreux donating clubs for the kids to play on teams . o Donations help clubs, courses and juniors o Schools are better operated . o Events are more organized

Lunch Break from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm.

NCPGA Section Report – Len Dumas (zoom)

• Section Update o New Section Board Members were elected o The first Board of Directors Meeting and retreat took place last week in conjunction with the NCGRA Show at Thunder Valley Casino.

• National Update o New COO Craig Kessler – came from Top Golf o Split headquarters between Texas and Florida . o Section annual meeting will be June 11 at El Dorado Casino . o Section Pro-Scramble June 12 at Somersett CC. o Deferred compensatio n plan

▪ 5 million from the PGA of America for the program .

▪ Earn points for Drive, Chip & Putt. PGA Junior League .

▪ Fiscal year starts 4-1 and runs to 3-31- 24.

Career Consultant Report – Caitlyn Doyle (zoom)

• PGM Education platform for program 3.1.

• Please complete compensation survey.

• PGA Job board is a useful tool for staffing issues.

• Opened up to Q & A – no questions.

PGA Player Engagement Report – Recorded message from Junko Harkins o Northern California and the Sierra Nevada Chapter have done great in the past and we look forward to improving more this year.

• New title: Player Engagement Consultant.

• Getting ready for ano ther great season of PGA Junior League .

• Please reach out with any questions .

Fred Alexander Golf Clinic, John Hermans o Going to continue with Two Sites and Dates this year. o April 30th at Sierra Sage and May 7th at Eagle Valley. o We always need Pros so please volunteer. o Competitive golf league at many courses in the area. o Top level tournament golf.

• Thank you to everyone who has helped out over the years.

• Thank you to everyone who made last year's clinics a success.

Video on PGA Jr. League, Chuck Harris.

Today’s Education – Brenda Lawerence

• Spoke about the five rules changes for this year.

• Showed video on 2023 players with disabilities rules.

• One of the new rules and dropping for relief is the ball can move one club length forward.

• Talked about sites online that have rules changes that are fake.

• The only place to get accurate rules information is the USGA’s website.

Old Business

• No topics brought up.

New Business

• No topics brought up.

Travis Alley- Conclusion

• Thank you to everyone who came and participated in the conversation.

Call for a Motion to Adjourn

• John Hughes Motioned to Adjourn

• John Hermans seconded the Motion

• Everyone is in favor.

Meeting Adjourn ed at 2:00 pm

Dave Carr

• Not uncomfortable to ask.

• Concern with course conditions

• Revenue issue

• Utilize open spots on tee sheet.

Shawn McEntee

• Infrequent asks are valuable.

• Need Host to assist.

What does the NCPGA have to Offer?

Facilities

• Recognition

• Messaging

• Income

• A clinic for the facility

• Spot in the Langley

• Concierge Service

• Tix

• Clinic

• Golf Experience

Tournament Partners

• Section Members and Associates need to return calls/messages.

• Concierge Service

• Clinics for staff

• Clinics for C Suites

• Distribution from facility

• Partner Relations- Hotel, Auto Rentals

How to Increase Participation

• Broadcast facts

• Purse

• Tour Spots

• Partners

• Utilize Tournament website to increase exposure.

• Have facilities to send a promotion to their members for a discount on sponsor merchandise.

• More Team Formats

• Watch the difficulty of golf course set-up.

• Potentially have a Net Division

Message from the President June 11, 2023

Hello fellow Members, Associates, and Invited Guests,

The game of golf continues to thrive, though experiencing a minimum decline , certainly here in California, Northwestern Nevada and nationally. Our local programs such as PGA HOPE, PGA Junior League and Drive Chip and Putt continue to expand throughout our Section, thanks to the incredible hard work and diligence of all of you, our NCPGA Members, Associates, and Partners.

National

The Deferred Compensation program has now become a reality. Launching on April 1, the program establishes individual retirement accounts for Members in Good Standing, and is annually funded by the PGA of America. Contributions are based upon credits earned due to participation in established programs. Not only does the Deferred Compensation Plan serve our existing Membership, it also serves as a recruiting tool for the next generations. Be sure to register in this valuable program

PGA Frisco is now officially open! The recent Kitchen-Aid Senior PGA Championship was competed on the Fields East Course as the inaugural event. Many members of our national staff are in place, Associates are working their way to PGA Membership, the North ern Texas Section has it’s new home up and running, and through the design of activities and public spaces highlighted by two championship golf courses, we once again firmly establish ourselves as the experts in the game and business of golf.

All are encouraged to visit PGA Frisco.

It would be a mistake to not address the elephant in the room as it relates to the recent decision by the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf who is in step with the PIF to unify. Undoubtedly we all have questions and feelings on how this may or may not impact golf as a whole as well as our personal businesses. It is likely the most discussed subject at all of your clubs since the most recent announcement. For the time being, it is important for us to note that we as an Association have and always will be the gatekeepers of golf to those who wish to enjoy the game. We should take pride in our role of fostering the game of golf and sharing it with those who have a passion or are developing a love for the game. The recent decisions are not a reflection of the PGA Professional and our National leadership is working hard to ensure the entire golf landscape is aware of our roles in golf vs. those of the player leagues. In many ways the recent news, much like the success of Michael Block , serve to highlight what all of you do to serve the game and share it on a daily basis.

The Section staff and the Board of Directors have been extremely busy this year . While the work is ongoing and we continue to look for ways to serve our members, we have been wor king diligently on the following items.

1. We are in the process of hiring a new Assistant Executive Director, in order to complete the needed size and skill set of our Section staff to best serves our Members and grow the game. With the current state of the game, our ever-expanding PGA HOPE programming and service goals are now in reach.

2. Secretary Devin Meheen accepted a position in Florida earlier in the year. This led the Board of Directors to hold an off-cycle election. There was great interest among board members with 5 running for the vacated officer seat. The candidate pool was outstanding but ultimately , TJ Duncan received the necessary votes to replace Devin as our new Secretary. TJ has been a very strong board member and will no doubt be a great leader for the Section in the coming years.

3. In an effort to continue providing effective and efficient leade rship, we are in the process of reducing the size of our overall board. Upon completion of a National survey, it was brought to light that our board was by far the largest of the 41 Sections. We also felt that we were bifurcating our local chapter leadership by requiring them to participate in all Section meetings in addition to their chapter duties. By allowing them to focus on their chapter and restructuring our board duties we are certain that membership is still well represented and communication will be improved.

I cannot tell you what a privilege it has been and continues to be working alongside so many great professionals that are willing to donate their time for the betterment and service of their fellow PGA professionals.

Thank you all for what you do to grow the game and deliver on your promise to make the game we represent so wonderful!

Yours in service,

Eric Lippert, PGA President, Northern California Section PGA

To: NCPGA Board of Directors

From: Nick Bailey, PGA, Vice-President Len Dumas, PGA CCM, Executive Director/COO

Re: Financial Statements for the period ending April 30, 2023

June 11, 2023

Attached you will find detailed financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2023

April 30, 2023, Statement of Activities (page 1) Statement of Financial Position (page 2)

Results for the year-end period April 30, 2023, reflect a Section operating NOL (Net Operating Loss) of ` $17,975 vs. the budgeted NOL of $14,226, for a variance of $3,749. The variance in General and Administrative Revenue is based upon the accrual timing of ADP funds, the PGA of America Fiscal Year vs. our Section Calendar Year. Actuals are 6 months of the prior year vs. 12 month of the new rate. The Tournament variance is a result of reduced costs as to reduced event participation, spread over several events, in several categories. A post close adjustment is necessary to correct the wage distribution of the wages to the Communication and Membership categories. This adjustment does not affect the net result for the period.

Our cash position as of April 30, 2023, is $379,355, inclusive of $ 266,275. In cash reserves. Many NCPGA Partner contracts are entered into in Q1 of any year, and have varied remittance schedules. Therefore, in effect we do advance the funds for Q1 and early Q2 events. The most significant additional item in Accounts Payable are costs generated from the EZGO Championship, $41,000. The remainder is facility fees, general invoices and purses payable.

The month of June begins substantial cash flow based upon the receipt of the first Association Program Development Funds (ADP), of $95,000. and Section Dues income $85,000 (received as of this date).

Nick Bailey, PGA, Vice-President Len Dumas, PGA CCM, Executive Director/COO

To: NCPGA Board of Directors

From: TJ Duncan, PGA- NCPGA Secretary

June 05, 2023

NCPGA Membership Report

Members- 865 (up by 5 since last board meeting) Associates - 187(up by 11 since last board meeting)

New Members in last two months - 3

New Associates in last two months - 7

Members Transfer In - 9

Members Transfer Out - 8 Class F- 54 Reserve- 23

ADM Certified- 219

New Members:

New Associates:

Members Transfer In:

Members Transfer Out:

Reserve:

Submitted,

TJ Duncan , PGA-Secretary

PGA Career Services Report

June 2023 BOD Meeting

(Written+ Submitted 5/22/2023)

PGA ExecuSearch:

● Sequoyah Country Club HP-Complete- Greg Rodgers, PGA was hired

● Northern California Section Assistant ED- In Progress

● Winchester Country Club-GM-In Progress

● Duncan Golf Management-Director of Membership Sales-In Progress

PGA Compensation Survey -Tier 2 Funding Update:

Goal set for 405 completions, we are at 343

Need 62 more completions to receive full funding

Funding based on current Comp Profiles Completed ($19,000 Maximum)

$16,091.36

NCPGA Webinars:

(Completed) April 27, 2023-Deferred Compensation/Compensation Survey by Caitlyn/Junko

(Completed) May 18, 2023- PGA General Managers Panel by Caitlyn/Junko

May 23, 2023- PGA Junior League/Engage 2.0 by Caitlyn/Junko

June 15, 2023-Engage 2.0 Topics by Caitlyn/Junko

July 13, 2023-Engage 2.0 Topics by Caitlyn/Junko

August 17, 2023-Engage 2.0 Topics by Caitlyn/Junko

September 12, 2023-TBD by Caitlyn

October 19, 2023- TBD by Caitlyn

Member/Search Committee Feedback:

“Love how much effort you're putting into your new job Caitlyn , Great stuff! It doesn't go unnoticed, thank you.”- NCPGA Member

"I have always felt comfortable with you talking to you, Caitlyn. Thank you for letting me vent and listening."- NCPGA Member

“Wow this is very helpful on my resume I appreciate the suggestions, Caitlyn! Thank you so much for your insight and taking time out of your day to show me some good pointers.”NCPGA Associate

Respectfully Submitted,

Caitlyn Doyle, PGA

PGA Specialized Professional in Executive Management

PGA Career Consultant

Serving the Northern California Section cdoyle@pgahq.com

Cell: 541-231-8424

Board of Directors Meeting

June 11, 2023

Player Engagement Consultant Report

JUNKO HARKINS , PGA

Just a reminder of the image of our Player Engagement Suite of ‘opportunities’ that our golf professionals can engage in. They do not have to offer ALL these programs; they can pick and choose what best fits their goals and needs as well as the consumers.

I do like the below image that makes it less daunting and showcases how all of these can come to life through 3 categories.

Career Consultant, Caitlyn Doyle and myself have webinars scheduled for the rest of the year that will go over various topics. Our most recent one went over the Deferred Compensation and Compensation Survey. We had a great turnout for it and we hope to continue to touch on those items in the future webinars as well.

PGA Jr. League

(Nationally as of this moment)

• Over 47,000 registrations (2% increase YoY)

• Over 2,200 Coaches (4% increase YoY)

• Average program fee is up $27 from last year, $260

• Over $11 Million in direct coaching revenue so far , over $22 Million in ’22 & ’23 so far

Below are NCPGA specific data as of May 11, 2023 (13u and 17u Divisions combined):

Coaches: 118 (2022) 102

Players: 1,530 2,269

Teams: 201 234

Leagues: 55 62

Average Fee: $273 $244.89

The NCPGA events for the Championship Season is set:

*Teams will be assigned to one of the Section Qualifiers, there will be TWO 13u Teams and TWO 17u Teams advancing to the Section Championship