11 nov dec 2015

November –December 2015

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OVERVIEWPGA LEAD’s initial class of 2016-2018, will be comprised of up to 14 emerging leaders, from the Association’s Districts, who participate in a curated leadership development experience.

While PGA LEAD is designed to drive a diverse demographic of participants (with consideration to the following protected classes - gender, age, race/color, national origin/ancestry, sexual orientation, disability and veteran status), the program is open to all Class A PGA members. PGA LEAD reinforces the PGA of America’s commitment to develop diversity among future Association and industry leaders.

Through PGA LEAD, participants will have a unique opportunity to engage in leadership development and networking activities and to develop their leadership acumen with the support of Association executives and other business leaders. Annually, PGA LEAD participants will gather in person at Association functions (e.g., PGA Merchandise Show and the PGA Annual Meeting). Travel-related expenses to at least one function annually will be reimbursed by the Association. In addition, participants will convene throughout the year via video conference.

Leadership development topics include:

• Association and Section Board Governance

• Pillars of Leadership

• Developing Your Leadership Presence

• Public Speaking and Presentation Essentials

• Social Media and Developing Your Digital Brand

• Personal Branding/Promotion

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Conducting Effective Board and Membership Meetings

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATIONPGA members who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply for one of the available slots in the 2016-2018 class of PGA LEAD.

• Class A PGA member for at least one year and in good standing

• Aspires to serve in a National volunteer leadership role within the Association

• Committed to participating in PGA LEAD for two years, 2016-2018, and participating in the PGA LEAD activities at the PGA Merchandise Show and/or PGA Annual Meeting annually.

• Committed to participating on a National Committee as an observer for two years.

• Committed to making a PGA LEAD presentation at a PGA Section Meeting at the conclusion of the program, as an inspiration to others.

The application deadline for PGA LEAD 2016-2018 is December 5, 2015. All submissions are confidential and will be reviewed by the PGA LEAD Selection Committee. To apply, please visit the Governance area within the Membership section of PGA.org.

For more information, contact the PGA of America’s Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion Sandy Cross at [email protected] or (561) 624-8477.

Happy

Thanksgiving!

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 2: New Mexico State team poses

with the champions trophy during the PGA Golf Management Jones Cup at

PGA Golf Club on November 4, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, FL. (Photo by Montana

Pritchard/The PGA of America)

Name Class Facility

Chris Ortiz, PGA A-6 Club Rio Rancho

Name New Section

Peter Huber, PGA Carolinas

Dylan Hunton, PGA Southern California

Steven St. Andre, PGA Pacific Northwest

Name Class Facility

Justin Thayer, PGA A-20 Nike Golf

Name Class Facility

Daniel Dominguez B-8 El Paso CC

Nicholas Spath B-8 Las Campanas

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