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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
I am happy to say the EWGA golf season is in full swing thanks to our committee chairs, volunteers and sponsors!!!! May was a busy month with our first golf outing at Huntington Crescent, travel league outing at beautiful West Point, 13 leagues starting, Rules, Etiquette and Handicapping Seminars, Play Golf America Demo Day at Eisenhower and our "I've Never Been to an Outing Outing".
I would like to take a minute to highlight one special event that happened on Saturday, May 8th. It was the first ever "President's Cup" conceived by our past presidents Janet Mallon and Patrice Franco. This was a great new competitive match play event for members with a 30 handicap or less, 27 hole event with 9 holes of Best Ball, Alternate Shot and Single matches. Janet and Patrice did a spectacular job running this event as evidenced by the numerous "thank you" e-mails they received. They gave our higher handicappers an opportunity to compete in a non-threatening "spirit of the game" atmosphere. Kudos, Janet and Patrice, for your continued contribution to this chapter.
Jackie Meli-Rizzo, President
EWGA LI CHAPTER
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| Upcoming Events:
Check www.ewgali.org Website for Upcoming Clinics and Rules & Handicap Seminars
June 14 - Member/Guest Meet & Mingle at Melville Greens 18-Hole Social Golf Outing
June 19 - Second RoundI Inaugural President's Cup - SOLD OUT
July 15 - LI Chapter Championship at Tallgrass GC
July 26 - Outing at Rockville Links CC in Rockville Centre |
 LATEST LEAGUE NEWS
Wow, it's the 11th season of the Long Island Chapter of EWGA and League play is in full swing. We've enjoyed and also suffered through some spring weather like we've never seen. Let's hope the summer brings plenty of sunshine and dry ground. We have over 675 League members right now and we're sending out about 450 golfers each week! What amazing stats. We've held most of our meetings for new members, had many mentoring sessions and I hope our newer golfers are feeling more comfortable and confident on the golf course. I thank all the hard-working League Committee members and seasoned players who so generously gave their time helping to acclimate our new golfers on the course and in league play. I would like to just remind everyone that Rules & Etiquette Seminars are mandatory for all new members, regardless of playing ability. Suzanne Garcia, our Rules & Handicap Chair, hopes to have a Webinar up soon so you can view it at your leisure. This is something we recommend you do more than once. There is a lot to absorb between the Rules of Golf, League rules & procedures and just trying to hit the darn ball. You are sure to come away enlightened. 
When you see Maureen Mahoney, be sure to congratulate her on her ALBATROSS. She had a Hole-in-One on the 7th hole at Wind Watch during a rather windy, rainy day. It is a Par 4 with water all along the right side of the hole. So, that is a Double Eagle which has the technical term of Albatross. What a feat! Kudos to Maureen. Maureen was featured in Newsday this past weekend.
Our returning members have reconnected with their golf buddies and are welcoming new members. I am so proud to be a part of an organization that supports and encourages each other. It's nice to see everyone hanging out at the 19th hole after their round, so if you haven't made the effort yet, please come join in the fun. Always be sure to check out our website for continued updates on our chapter's offerings. Wishing you all continued fun on the course and off. Happy Golfing! Liz Tobin EWGA-LI League Chair |
 PAST PRESIDENT HILARY HARTUNG HONORED BY LIBN TOP 50 WOMENHilary Hartung, Past President of the EWGA-LI Chapter and EAC Assistant Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations, received the Long Island Business News Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business Award on May 20 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Long Island's top women professionals were recognized for their business acumen, mentoring and community involvement. "It was truly an honor to watch Hilary accept her award" said Communications Chair Laura Palker. Hilary is an inspiration to us all. |
 MEMBER PATRICE McCARTHY KUNTZLER HONORED BY LIBN TOP 50
Patrice McCarthy Kuntzler is the Executive Director of the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, an educational community of students, parents, teachers, staff and volunteers dedicated to empowering students with physical disabilities and health impairments to enable them to be active, independent, self sufficient participants in society. Congratulations from your friends at EWGA LI Chapter and our Board of Directors. |
June - Women's Golf Month
- American Express Women's Golf Month is celebrated at golf facilities across the U.S. during the month of June.
- Here are a couple of incentives to make June an even better EWGA membership opportunity for everyone:
� $25 savings for all new members joining in June - The initiation fee is being waived for new members joining from June 1-30, 2010. They can submit their applications by mail, or use the promotion code EWGA-WG10 if they want to join online.
� Rewards for EWGA members in June- Every member who recruits a new member from June 1-30 will have their name entered into a drawing for a chance to win a variety of prizes from Nike Golf, the sponsor for the annual Member-Get-A-Member campaign. |
 SIGNING OFF After almost 4 years of editing the e-newsletter for our chapter, I'm passing my blue pencil on. I've had a wonderful time helping to document the activities of EWGA LI along with the board chairs and other members who provide input. But it's time for a change. In order to bring some new ideas and take the e-newsletter to another level, I'm handing my editorial responsibilities over to Laura Palker and the Communications Committee.
See you on the back 9!
Jane Gallagher |
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