December, 2012 Newletter
I recently submitted a recap of our 2012 accomplishments to EWGA National
Headquarters. In researching the information, I was amazed at all the opportunities
provided by our Chapter and EWGA National. Please take a minute to read ‘Count Your
EWGA Blessings’ listed below.
Your Polk County Chapter Board of Directors and Committee Members are actively
planning another great year of golf and fun for you in 2013. In my January newsletter, I
will elaborate on our 2013 goals, plans and schedule.
See you January 12th at Diamondback and January 26th at Indian Lake Estates.
Marsha Borr
President, EWGA Polk County Chapter
Count Your EWGA Membership Blessings
Golfing
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12 weekend golf events held at LRYCC
10 weekend golf events held at various Polk County golf courses
Tuesday night 9 holes league held from April 17 – September 25 at LRYCC
Wednesday morning golf events held year round at various Polk County golf
courses
Participating in National Amateur Golf Tournaments
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10 members participated in the Chapter Championship
8 members participated in the Regional Championship
2 members participated in the National Championship
OOPS - no one in our Chapter participated in the 2012 Champions Cup (let’s represent in
2013)
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Improving your game
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Lessons conducted by LRYCC Pro
Lesson conducted by Marina Choi
Participation in skill improvement contests (e.g., low putts, closest to the pin, Beat the Pro)
A copy of the USGA Rules of Golf provided to all members (at no charge)
A copy of the USGA Handicap System in Brief provided to all members (at no charge)
Education opportunities on rules of golf and golf etiquette
Free handicap service
Educational webinars provided by EWGA
Free subscription to Golf Digest and Golf Week magazine
Discounts on apparel, equipment and travel
Having fun
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Free Pilate classes
Tee Off party
Ice Cream Social (build you own sundae)
Holiday party
Subsidized purchase of a EWGA Polk County golf shirt
Luncheons after weekend golf events
Growing Professionally
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Build your professional credentials by being a Chapter Leader
Educational webinars provided by EWGA
Build your professional network of contacts
Celebrating Your Successes
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Seeing your name in the Lakeland Ledger (e.g., Low Net, Low Gross, Low Putts)
2013 Volunteer of the Year – Carolyn Schmidt
2013 Most Improved Player of the Year – Cheryl Mersch
2013 Beat the Pro contest winner – Kathy Kampman
2013 Chapter Queen – Peggy Cook
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Supporting your Association, Golf and the Community
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A Chapter member housed Symetra Tour Pro Marina
Choi for a number of weeks
 A Chapter member volunteered at the Children’s
Miracle Network PGA tournament
 Two Chapter members volunteered to score/monitor
the Polk County Girls Golf Tournament
 Your Chapter contributed to the EWGA Foundation
Your Chapter awarded three $500 college scholarships to graduating high school senior girls
who golf
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