Issue: # 80
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3/January/2010 |
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Dear EWGA
Member,
Our annual EWGA Houston Kick Off is a
little more than a month away!
We have a
fabulous event planned for you.
You will not want to miss it.
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Happy New Year and Hello
New Decade!
Hopefully, this newsletter finds all of
you having experienced a peaceful and
joyous holiday and ready to move into a
new decade. 2009 certainly had it's
challenges so I have no doubt that the
optimism must be high for 2010! All that
said, there were some great high points
for our Chapter last year with some of
them being Rosie Jones appearance at the
Kick Off, Education Clinics, volunteers
performing magnificently at the EWGA
Semi Final Tournament, LPGA Tour
Championship and the Texas Women's
Conference, Winning the 2009 Lone Star
Cup and most importantly achieving a 34%
growth rate of new members. WOW!
Well, the good news is that YOUR
CHAPTER is already at work to go
beyond what we achieved last year.
As is typical of emergence into a
New Decade, we too want to evolve
into an even greater Chapter and the
infusion of enthusiasm has been
prolific. Kick Off planning is well
underway, golf events are scheduled,
with diversity in mind regarding
formats of play and variety of
courses; and we plan to increase the
number of education clinics this
year to address specific golf
skills. We are also working on a
mentorship program that will go
beyond "Girlfriend Golf" to assist
players to their next level in
playing the game and establishing a
handicap. There will also be a new
program for our members called
"Player & Caddie of the Year", which
will reward the top participants of
the Chapter based upon events played
(Player) and volunteerism (Caddie).
For those of you who volunteered for
any of the events after November 1,
2009 you have already been
accumulating points! How cool is
that?
Our focus is to provide benefits
that will truly make this "Every
Woman's Golf Association".
Your Chief Steward,
Lana
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EWGA Houston 2010 Kick Off
Update with Kathy Whitworth
 Ladies,
please note that there is a change in date for
the even since the last newsletter. It is set
for February 20th, 2010 at the Magnolia Hotel in
downtown Houston. Specifics of the event will be
coming soon, however, the format wiill be
similar to last years Kick Off. Just in case you
do not know, Kathy Whitworth holds just about
every record in Women's Golf but perhaps the
most significant is she won 88 tournaments on
the LPGA Tour which is more than any Tour
Professional, male or female. You are in for a
very interesting evening as she is one of the
best "story tellers" not to mention her quick
wit.
Your committee members for this
event are as follows:
If you wish to earn valuable
points for "Caddie of the Year" and wish to
contribute by volunteering, please contact Renea
Rodgers at
golf.events@ewga.org.
 You
can also earn points by acquiring auction items
or sending leads for with contact information to
Abby Huggenroth at
sponsorship@ewga.org.
So,
SAVE February 20th ladies because it is going to be
an event to remember! |
2010 EWGA Golfpalooza
If you've never attended a
National EWGA event, it is quite an experience.
The magnitude and diversity of professional
women is tremendous, not to mention the
incredible golf at Pinehurst. If you think you
may be interested in attending, email Lana Coble
@
president@ewga.org.
The EWGA Golfpalooza (formerly
known as the EWGA Conference) is one of the most
anticipated events of the year, bringing
together women from across the Association with
the common goal of playing golf and lots of it,
having fun, forging friendships, and gaining
personally and professionally while having fun.
Why the name change? EWGA members have spoken -
they want golf, fun, and a lot of laughs, and we
aim to deliver!
In 2010, the EWGA returns to
Pinehurst, considered by many as the birthplace
of golf in the United States and ranked #1 Golf
Resort in the U.S. by the readers of Travel +
Leisure Golf magazine. Save the date:
April 7-10, 2010 and start planning now to join
us for 2010 EWGA Golfpalooza!
Who should attend?
New golfers, intermediate golfers, advanced
golfers, party animals, social butterflies,
volunteer leaders, new members, old members,
networking mavens, golf nuts, travel lovers...
basically, any EWGA member (or guest) who wants
a one-of-a-kind experience seeing their
organization on the Big Stage.
Mark your calendars to
spend April 7-10, 2010 in Pinehurst, NC and
Connect, Learn, Play and Belong...the EWGA Way!
Here's a glimpse at
what's in store for you:
 | Golf, golf, and more golf!
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| A star-studded lineup
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| Four full days brimming with
fun, friendships, learning opportunities,
networking, and fun social events |
| A day dedicated to volunteer
leaders, current and future! |
| Learn, laugh and connect with
renowned speakers, instructors, and golf
industry leaders |
| Opportunities to try, test
and buy golf equipment and more. Discover hot
new products, talk to experts, enjoy great
shopping and make new connections! |
| Awards celebration and
volunteer recognition |
| Three breakfasts, luncheon,
fashion show, lunch on the golf
course during Golfpalooza golf, Friday evening
"PLAY it Forward: A Fun Raising Time," ,
Saturday evening Galapalooza awards dinner
celebration, one round of golf, cocktail parties
(cash bar), fabulous gift bag, countless
memories, and new friends from across the
Assocation. |
| And great surprises along the
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If all of this is not exciting
enough, there's plenty more to get jazzed
about!
How about this...Annika is coming!
| Register to attend this event
and be among the fortunate ones to see golf
legend Annika Sorenstam up close and in
person as she accepts the EWGA's 2009 Leadership
Award at the Saturday evening Galapalooza awards
dinner celebration.
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Register early for 2010 EWGA
Golfpalooza and save $$$
Don't delay! The deadline to
take advantage of this special early conference
registration pricing is January 30, 2010.
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We'd love to hear from our members. Let us know what
EWGA means to you.
Send an article to info@ewga.org.
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 Let
us know how this newsletter can better serve
your needs. Please feel free to e-mail me or
anyone of the board members.
Happy golfing!
Sincerely,
Pat McKenna
EWGA - Houston Chapter
Communications Chair
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