2017 PwC Executive Forum at THE PLAYERS Championship
Application Deadline: March 10, 2017
Overview:
PricewaterhouseCoopers would like to extend an invitation to recent alumni to attend portions of their Executive Forum
that takes place during THE PLAYERS Championship, May 11-14, 2017, in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Alumni selected to
attend the Forum will heighten their awareness of corporate America, learn more about the business of a top accounting
firm, and meet client executives in attendance.
Event Details:
Topics will include: Global Issues, Investing in Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance. An
alum will be asked to speak to the group during the formal dinner Friday evening regarding their experience in The First
Tee, the impact of the Life Skills Experience, and their first year of college. The alumni will be able to join the gallery to
watch the best golfers in the world compete for THE PLAYERS Championship title.
Eligibility Requirements:
 Classified as a college freshman
 Registered in The First Tee Alumni Network
 Available to travel to Ponte Vera Beach, FL. on May 11th–14th
 In order to apply, you must be majoring in one of the following subjects: Accounting, Finance, Business,
Marketing or Economics.
Travel:
The First Tee home office will cover all travel, lodging and meal expenses for the four alumni selected. Alumni will be
housed at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa or Hilton Garden Inn in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL starting Thursday, May
11th.
Application Process:
To apply complete the online application (online application will mirror this application) using the application code
PWC2017, upload a headshot, provide a 250 to 350 word bio, and answer the following question in 500 words or less:
As an alumni of The First Tee, why should you be selected to attend this event, hosted by one of the top accounting firms
in the world and its many influential businessmen and women?
Below is the template you must use to answer the essay question.
The online application must be submitted no later than March 10th, 12:00pm EST.
Questions: Contact Brandon Luna, Senior Coordinator of Participant Opportunities at [email protected] or
904.940.4311.
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GENERAL INFORMATION FORM
Applicant Name (First and Last):
Chapter: The First Tee of
Applicant E-Mail:
Applicant Cell #:
Current Home Address:
Home #:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Parent/Guardian #1 Full Name:
Parent/Guardian #2 Full Name:
Parent/Guardian #1 Full E-Mail:
Parent/Guardian #2 E-Mail:
Parent/Guardian #1 Cell #:
Parent/Guardian #2 Cell #:
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY):
Age as of Date of Event:
School Grade Level as of Spring Semester 2017:
College
☐ Freshman ☐ Sophomore ☐ Junior ☐ Senior ☐ Graduated
College Grade Point Average (based
on a 4.0 scale):
Gender: ☐ Male
☐ Female
Ethnic Background:
☐ Asian
☐ Black or African American
☐ Hispanic or Latino/a
☐ Native American or Native Alaskan
☐ Pacific Islander
☐ White or Caucasian
☐ Multi-Racial
Shirt Size:
☐ Extra Small
☐ Small
☐ Medium
☐ Large
☐ Extra Large
☐ XXL
Years playing golf:
USGA Handicap:
USGA GHIN # (if none, “N/A”):
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FAMILY INFORMATION FORM
Applicant Name (First and Last):
Chapter (if applicable): The First Tee of
Parent/Guardian #1 Full Name:
Parent/Guardian #2 Full Name:
Parent/Guardian Permanent, Legal Address:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Parent/Guardian #1 Employer:
Parent/Guardian #1 Occupation:
Phone #:
Parent/Guardian #2 Employer:
Parent/Guardian #2 Occupation:
Phone #:
MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM
Is applicant covered by insurance? ☐ Yes
☐ No
Military or Medicaid? ☐ Military
Insurance Company Name:
Policy Number:
Type of Coverage (Check all that apply): ☐ Health
☐ Accident
☐ Major Medical
Does the applicant have any physical condition or handicap that
requires special medical treatment, diet or other consideration?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Does the applicant have any allergies (food,
drugs, stings, pollens, etc.)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please explain:
If yes, please explain:
Does the applicant take any medication? ☐ Yes
Please list any previous illnesses or surgery:
☐ Medicaid
☐ No
If yes, please list:
Age as of Date of Event:
I authorize The First Tee and its affiliates to provide medical treatment and other necessary medical services for my
child during the entire period that he/she is a participant at the Congressional Breakfast. I affirm that all of the above
information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
Applicant Signature:
Date:
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HEADSHOT AND BIO FORM
Applicant Name (First and Last):
Please upload a high-quality headshot and provide a 250 to 350 word bio. Below is an example from one of last year’s
attendees:
Ashton Radvansky ~ Bucknell University
The First Tee of Greater Houston
For 12 years, Ashton Radvansky was a member of The First Tee of Greater Houston, excelling through programming to
become an Ace-Level participant, the highest level in The First Tee program, and mentor at his chapter. Ashton was
selected for national opportunities including The First Tee Advance PLAYer Academy, Auntie Anne’s Leaders &
Entrepreneurs Forum, and The Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. He started volunteering at his chapter in
the 3rd grade, becoming a junior mentor and coach over the last five years.
During high school, Ashton shone in the classroom and on the course, receiving Academic All-State Honors, National
Honor Society and named a Scholar-Athlete before graduating summa cum laude. He has continued to excel in
college, where he is in the accounting and financial management degree program at Bucknell University’s highly
selective School of Management. He completed his first semester of 18 hours with a 4.0 GPA and was inducted into
the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for outstanding students.
He accomplished these high academic standards while competing on the Division 1 Bucknell Bison Men’s Golf Team;
qualifying to travel five times and coming in the Top 20 twice as a freshman. Ashton has the highest GPA on the team
and is slated for All Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
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ESSAY FORM
Applicant Name (First and Last):
In 500 words or less, answer the prompt below.
 As an alumni of The First Tee, why should you be selected to attend this event, hosted by one of the top
accounting firms in the world and its many influential businessmen and women?
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Social Media Code of Conduct
The First Tee Code of Conduct requires participants to demonstrate the Nine Core Values in their everyday lives and, in
particular, to show respect for oneself, others and your surroundings. While these behaviors are expected in face-toface situations, you must also abide by The First Tee Code of Conduct and The First Tee Nine Core Values while using any
social media platform to communicate with other chapter participants or with anyone about The First Tee.
Additionally, The First Tee’s copyrighted words, logos and trademarks may not be used in any manner on social media
pages that would make it appear to be represented by The First Tee. For example, you cannot create a social media
group or page that appears to be sponsored by The First Tee.
If you fail to adhere to The First Tee Code of Conduct and the Nine Core Values, there will be consequences which may
include cancellation of benefits and being prohibited from participating in future participant events hosted by The First
Tee home office. The home office will also involve parents and chapter leaders in these discussions as needed.
The First Tee considers social media to include all personal websites and all forms of online community activities such as
online blogs, social networks, message boards, conversation pages, chat rooms, emails and cell phone texting.
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Alumni Signature
___________________________________
Alumni Printed Name
__________________
Date
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The First Tee Code of Conduct
The First Tee takes great pride in the quality of its participants, host facilities, and community involvement at each and
every event or special opportunity. In order to make these events enjoyable for everyone, The First Tee requires all
participants to adhere to a set of guidelines known as the Code of Conduct.* Its purpose is to help The First Tee
participants grow and mature by understanding and accepting the consequences of their actions. Your signature at the
bottom of this page indicates that you understand that the Code of Conduct is to be followed throughout your stay at
this event.
VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
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Unsportsmanlike conduct, including abusive language, disrespect to staff, host, or volunteers
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Use or association with drugs or alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco products
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Vandalism of any sort at host hotel
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Conduct not becoming of a The First Tee participant, such as acting in anger or creating other distractions
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Physical abuse, threat of physical abuse or verbal abuse to other participants, staff or guests
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Not adhering to the dress code
REQUIRED DRESS AT THE EVENT (Unless otherwise instructed)
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Hats/visors are acceptable during tournament viewing only and must be worn with the brim forward. Males
must remove hat/visor while indoors
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Collared shirts or mock turtlenecks must be worn and tucked in at all times
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Women’s fashion shirts without a collar are acceptable but must have sleeves
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Women’s shorts must be no more than 5” above the knee or the inseam of the shorts must measure at least 5”
PROHIBITED DRESS DURING THE EVENT
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Tank tops, T-shirts
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Denim shorts, short-shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, jeans, short skirts
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Tattoos (must be covered)
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Body piercing (other than earrings for females)
Proper attire is required at all times including meetings and free time. Questionable attire will be reviewed by on-site
staff. Should a host facility have a stricter dress code, its policy will take precedence.
CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATION PENALTIES
Participants in violation of this Code of Conduct will be prohibited from participating in the remainder of the event and
will be sent home at their own expense.
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Alumni Signature
___________________________________
Participant Printed Name
__________________
Date
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Release of Liability and Acknowledgement of Risk
In consideration of my child, ___________________, being admitted to the PwC Executive Forum in Ponte Vedra Beach,
FL, and being permitted to participate in activities associated with the program, I, the undersigned parent/guardian, in
full recognition and appreciation of the dangers and hazards inherent in participating in the program, do hereby agree to
assume all risks and responsibilities surrounding and pertaining to my child’s participation in the PwC Executive Forum in
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and associated activities; and
Further, I do for myself, my child, and my personal representative(s), heirs and assigns, hereby agree to defend, hold
harmless, indemnify, release and forever discharge the state of Florida, PwC and The First Tee; their officers, agents,
employees and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands and actions, or causes of action, on account of
damage to a personal property, personal injury or death which may result from my child’s participation in said program
and associated activities, whether or not such injury or damage or death was caused by their acts of negligence.
Also, I give permission for my dependent, __________________, to participate in all activities sponsored by the PwC
Executive Forum in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and to travel in the vehicles provided by the event directors.
I understand that the drivers provided by the PwC Executive Forum in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL will be adult employees.
I hereby release the PwC Executive Forum in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL from liability for ____________________ during
travel to and from activities sponsored by the event.
In witness whereof, I have caused this assumption of risk and release to be executed this _______day of
_____________________, 2017.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
___________________________________
Parent/Guardian Printed Name
__________________
Date
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Brittany Woo, The First Tee Alum and Attendee of the 2015 PwC Executive Business Forum:
Attending the PwC Executive Business Forum in 2015 was one of the best experiences of my life and one of my favorite
participant opportunities The First Tee had to offer. It was amazing to meet such incredible and accomplished people,
network with their clients, and create foundations for relationships and connections of the future.
Having just finished my first year of college, navigating and pursuing the business world was a thought of the distant
future without a plan of action. While attending this forum, I realized that the skills instilled in me by The First Tee was
the perfect plan of action for networking with senior partners of PwC, CEO’s such as Richard Smuckers, and professional
golfers like Jay Haas.
Every person I met at the forum was passionate about what they do and are some of the most accomplished individuals
in their industry. I’ve realized that success in life stems from taking part in what you’re passionate about. The morals and
values of PwC align with those of The First Tee, therefore it’s a company I am interested in being a part of in the future!
Brittany Woo
University of Richmond | Class of 2018
Business Administration Major
Taryn Yee, The First Tee Alum and current PwC employee:
Taryn Yee is an Ace-certified alumna from The First Tee of Greater Sacramento. During her years with The First Tee, she
was selected to participate in The First Tee Life Skills & Leadership Academy, the PLAYer Advanced Academy, The First
Tee Open at Pebble Beach, The First Tee Scholars Program, the PwC Executive Forum, and the Future Leaders Forum.
Taryn was offered a summer college internship at PwC which was extended into a full-time position after she graduated.
Taryn currently works as an Assurance Associate at PwC in California.
“As an alumna, The First Tee has been a major influence in my life because it assisted me in selecting a career path and
developed my leadership abilities through college. As a Scholar, I was invited to attend the 2011 PwC Executive Forum at
TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. where I was first introduced to the business world and inspired to pursue a
career in accounting. The First Tee has provided me with opportunities to realize my goals, and ultimately, helped me
develop my business career with PwC.
In October 2014, I was honored to be a guest speaker at The First Tee Trustee meeting at Pebble Beach. I spoke about the
impact The First Tee has had on my life and how it is developing future leaders through the game of golf. The First Tee is
influencing the lives of young people by instilling life skills and core values that translate to our everyday lives beyond the
golf course.”
Taryn Yee
Assurance Associate at PwC
University of California, Irvine | 2014