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| April 2011 |
Long Island Chapter News
Better Than Ever in 2011
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Greetings!
The EWGA's (Executive Women's Golf Association) mission is connecting women to learn, play and enjoy golf for business and for fun.
Embody the spirit of EWGA.
April:
Spring Clinics and Golf School Begin! Check our website for details: www.ewgali.org
11 Rules and Etiquette Seminar -
Merrill Lynch Garden City Conference Room
1325 Franklin Avenue, Graden City
6:00-8:00PM
21 Spring New Member Networking Social
The Hamlet at Commack
5:30 -8:00PM
Connect - Learn - Play - Belong
Michele Chotkowski
2011 Communications Chair
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 | MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT |
| by Jackie Meli-Rizzo |  |
The Long Island EWGA Golf Season has officially started with the annual Tee Off on Tuesday, March 15th. I hope you are as excited as I am to finally get out there with my fellow EWGA members. Thank you to Lynne Nordone and her social committee for working so hard to put together this unique event. I would like to thank Laura Palker for working hard with the sponsors to get them to the Tee Off and involved with the "Minute to Win it" contests. Also, I would like to say thanks to all the Chairs, their committees, and the sponsors for working the tables and answering the voluminous questions the members had.
Our year started off with the social Hi! Tee and Chinese New Year Dinner which were hosted by the Social Committee. Just recently Patrice Franco, Leadership chair, held a Volunteer & Leadership Social at Merrill Lynch in Melville. It was an informative night that gave our volunteers a chance to really find out what kind of volunteer jobs are available and what is involved in moving up the ladder.
Stay tuned for more information on all that will be forthcoming in the next month or so.
See you all on the links or at our events,
Jackie Meli-Rizzo
President
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| SOCIAL EVENTS |
| by Lynne Nordone | |
EWGA LI CHAPTER 2011 SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS
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Member/Volunteer Jane Firenze
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Over 380 EWGA members of the Long Island Chapter gathered at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on March 15th to learn about what's in store for the upcoming golf season. Excitement filled the air at this year's reception/ expo event. Social Committee volunteers greeted and directed attendees with a warm welcome.
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Members make League selections
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New League Chair Maureen Mahoney and her League Committee have been hard at work planning for the new season. With expert organization and careful handling, the League Committee once again was prepared for the rush of members old and new anxious to sign-up for their leagues.
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Claudine Winston, Carolee Mancuso & Christine McInerney immersed in Season Guide
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All around the ballroom of the Crest Hollow Country Club you could see members reading the SEASON GUIDE, looking for information to maximize their EWGA LI Chapter experience. All year long, the calendar is filled with education, outings and competitive events, as well as business and social networking.
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12th Annual Tee Off Reception/Expo
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EWGA members also learned about exclusive sponsor benefits while they enjoyed a super-sized, interactive reception with prizes galore!
You can visit Flickr to view more photos of the 2011 EWGA LI Chapter Tee Off.
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| GOLF EVENTS |
| by Chris Sedlacek | |
HUNTINGTION CRESCENT CLUB OUTING - MONDAY, MAY 2nd
Join your fellow EWGA LI members at our first golf outing of the year to be held on Monday, May 2nd at the Huntington Crescent Club in Huntington!!!
This outing is an event not to be missed!! The day begins with a delicious buffet breakfast in the main dining room. After brunch, do a little shopping at the Club's Pro Shop which will be stocked with some special sale items just for us! Before teeing off, head down to the driving range and putting green for a little warm up.
Then its tee time!! Choose a Best Ball Format (play your own ball all day) or Scramble Format (pick the best ball of the group and play that shot). Lunch is provided on the course at the halfway house. Enjoy playing eighteen holes on one of the most prestigious clubs on the Island today.
After golf, head back to the Club House for cocktails & dinner which is followed by the Awards Ceremony & announcement of Drawing Prize winners!
Get your foursome together today and join us for a fun filled day! Register early as this event fills up quickly! As a reminder, registration is on a first come, first served basis. You may want to sign up together in order to ensure that everyone in your foursome has a reservation.
Please Note: EWGA LI Golf Outings are intended for those players who routinely play 18 holes of golf and keep good pace of play. EWGA LI members are strongly encouraged to maintain a handicap.
Registration: 10:00 - 11:30
Buffet Brunch: 10:00 - 11:45
Shotgun Start: 12:00 Noon
Cocktails & Dinner: 6:00
Cost: EWGA LI Members: $210.00 Non-Members: $230.00 Registration Information: www.ewgali.org An EWGA LI Outing is a great way to meet new friends, play golf on a private course, and have a lot of fun! Make sure you register early, as golf outings usually fill up quickly! Come on out this year and join us!!
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| MEMBERSHIP |
by Sandrina Devlopoulos | |
All EWGA-LI Chapter Members,  We want our Chapter members to be able to get out on the golf course the minute that Spring arrives! So, if you haven't already, renew your membership today.
Membership Notes
- It's simple to renew, go to the national website www.ewga.com and log in. You can pay by credit card.
- You can also print a Renewal form and mail it with your check to our National Chapter in Florida. The form is available when you log in to the national site.
- You may also call in your renewal toll free at 800-407-1477 Ext. 10. Make sure to tell them you are a renewing member give them your member number, so they reissue it to you.
- Please note that anyone who chooses to join or renew at the new Senior or Young Professional categories must submit a current copy of their ID showing proof of age.
Dual Chapter Members - Beginning in 2011, the fee to join a secondary Chapter is $35 (rather than $30 as it was in past years). This information will be included on the EWGA website and renewal forms.
- Members are only billed for their primary Chapter each year, and must select and add any additional Chapters as part of their renewal process.
- If you wish to add a second Chapter (a dual membership) to your record, you will need to send an email to member@myewga.com or call the toll free number at 800-407-1477 x10.
Congratulations! Several Long Island Chapter members have won a prize from Nike Golf, the sponsor for the 2010 Member Get-A-Member Campaign. The following winners are members who recruited 2 or 3 new members to the EWGA in 2010: - Diane Ambrose
- Denise Brooks
- Rosemary Camilleri
- Margie Crisotomo
- Sandrina Devlopoulos
- Jane Firenze
- Sue Foehrenbach
- Jackie Meli-Rizzo
- Betsy Mercandante
- Kennetha Pettus
If you haven't already done so, please email me to let me know which EWGA league you have joined or event you will be attending, so that I can give you your prize. Sandrina Devlopoulos Membership Chair EWGA Long Island Chapter ewgalimembership@gmail.com www.ewgali.org COO, Gettry Marcus Stern & Lehrer, CPA, P.C. Phone: (516) 364-3390 Ext. 204 www.gmslny.com |
| LEADERSHIP |
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by Patrice Franco
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Leadership Chair Patrice Franco put out the message: CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
With only 1 week's notice EWGA LI Chapter members heeded the call and 26 members registered for the Volunteer and Leadership Social! Board members Jackie Meli-Rizzo, President; Maureen Mahoney-League Chair; Chris Sedlacek-Golf Events Chair; Theresa Oropallo-Education and Player Development Chair; Suzanne Garcia-Rules and Handicap Chair and Laura Palker-Sponsorship Chair attended and talked about how they got involved with EWGA and what volunteer positions were open.
Patrice started the meeting defining the role of the volunteer, talking about the time commitment and the effort that is put forth by all of the volunteers that run this amazing Chapter. She then talked about the rewards of volunteering and how the passion of every member has inspired our achievement.
President Jackie Meli-Rizzo shared her leadership growth experience personally and professionally, and introduced the board of directors. Chair by Chair, each leader talked about what benefits they received through their volunteer efforts.
Chris Sedlacek lead the way sharing her volunteer path, and the highlight of her efforts - bringing happiness to the members. Golf Events needs volunteers to put foursomes together, shoppers and rangers.
Maureen Mahoney new to the board this year talked about her "roping in" and there was no lack of laughter as she described the journey. Leagues need volunteers to help with league day photos.
Theresa Oropallo, also new to the board and without a committee, jumped right in saying she would even "beg" for volunteers if that's what it would take. Education and Player Development needs volunteers on-site to register members and collect checks, greeters for clinics to welcome members and serve as an EWGA liaison to the golf pro, and mentors for the "Never Been To An Outing" Outing.
Suzanne Garcia talked about building her skills by her volunteer efforts. She learned to use Excel and PowerPoint, both of which have been beneficial in her career. And even more importantly, she has gained the confidence to speak publically - a skill that has afforded her the speaking platform on a professional level. Rules and Handicap needs volunteers to assist with webinars, peer review to verify scores, and registration assistance for seminars.
Sandrina Devlopoulos spoke of confidence and the overwhelming kindness of the EWGA LI Chapter Membership. She could not express the feeling she got when she was welcomed on her very first golf day as a member of EWGA. Membership needs volunteers who are proficient in Excel. Laura Palker talked about the role models that she has found, and how every day she is inspired by the women that she meets in the Long Island Chapter. Sponsorship needs volunteers to work with the sponsor art files and logos, editor for the quarterly sponsor newsletter, event crew to coordinate set up of signage at golf events and social events, business networking coordinators and administrative assistance.
After the night ended Patrice said, "Every Chair did an outstanding job in their presentations to the group, and I have to say - I really think this was a big hit! To hear that Theresa got 14 volunteers from the evening for Clinics...WOW! And Chris said she got 9 volunteers ... great! And a Treasurer's Committee ... well I just don't know what to do with myself now!" What Our Members Said - "Last night's little get together was really nice. You make everything look effortless. The food was terrific! ...... Anyway, I look forward to working with you this season. Let me know when you need help. Helen Hi Patrice, Just wanted to thank you for having the meeting last night. It was very helpful and removed some of the fear factors we bring on ourselves. I will certainly share my experience with my golf friends who couldn't attend. I may not have the athletic ability yet! but i certainly have the "passion" for golf and all that goes with it! Thanks again, it was a wonderful night. Debra #10 LOL (wish is was my handicap LOL) |
| LEAGUES |
| by Maureen Mahoney | |
The 2011 LEAGUE SEASON APPROACHES
Spring seems reluctant to make an appearance this year, but warmer weather is sure to arrive in time for the start of our 2011 season on May 3. The League Committee is busy processing the hundreds of applications received during and after the March 15 Tee Off Event. Applications are now available on the ewgali.org website for members who have not yet signed up for the leagues.
We have added a new 9-hole Sunday league, geared toward the novice golfer, at the Spring Lake Golf Club in Middle Island. Spring Lake is a woman-friendly facility that currently hosts Suffolk Match Play and the Travel League on its Thunderbird course.Its Sandpiper course is a full-length, 9-hole track suitable for a broad range of golfing abilities. A special thanks to Cristy Grzymala at Spring Lake for her continued support of the EWGA leagues and to our members Edie Romei and Peggy Hoehman for volunteering to run this new league. EWGA Long Island now offers 14 leagues to its members, all made possible through the efforts of our volunteers.
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| SPONSORSHIPS |
by Laura
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Sponsor Expo Winners at 12th Annual Tee Off
Members of all skill levels tested their steady hands and emotional calm in the minute-to-win-it competitions that yielded over 2000 drawing tickets for the chance to win exciting prizes from our sponsors.
And the winners are .....
- Tanger Outlets at the Arches - Joan O'Connor and Cathy Lupo
- These two lucky winners are going on a shopping party for FOUR. Each member of the two foursomes will receive a $50.00 gift card along with a complimentary lunch. The Shopping Party will be photographed and the highlights of the trip through the Tanger Outlets at the Arches in Deer Park will be posted to the Tanger Outlets at the Arches Facebook Page. Get your friends to LIKE the page now.
- Musty Putters - Pam Dorso and Pam Panzenbeck
- If you have not seen a Musty Putter, you do not know what you are missing. Made from the finest wood, these putters are certain to help your confidence and your score.
- The Hot Tub Factory - Jul Carll and Joanna Ferrante
- Two lucky winner's will enjoy delivery, set-up and chlorination of a Hot Tub delivered for the weekend and pick-up is included. Relax and Be Healthy.
- Chick On The Go - Patricia Pennecke and Roberta Schwartz
- If you have ever had the misfortune of losing your luggage, you will certainly appreciate the Chick On The Go Solution! Five articles of clothing transform into 25 different outfits ... and two of our members walked away with a Chick On The Go Travel Kit. (All 5 pieces fit in a CLUTCH SIZE CASE!
- Baiting Hollow Golf Club - Maryola Dannebaum
- Heaven, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the Baiting Hollow Club is the only golf course on Long Island with a new luxurious, 25,000 square foot, shingle style clubhouse. The clubhouse's design was inspired by some of the most famous grand estates of the North Fork. And one of our members is on her way with three of her chosen friends for a round of golf.
- Trade Show Solution Center- Liz Gnus
- The night ended with a final winner taking home $50.00 in Minute to Win It Lottery Instant Lottery Tickets. Trade Show Solution Center provides full service marketing and trade show display design and fabrication. No company is too small to start building their business one small step at a time.
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| VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: MARCH 2011
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by Christine
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12th Annual Tee Off Social Events Committee
 It takes teamwork ... long before, up to and at our annual Tee Off Event ... many wonderful member volunteers give so graciously of their time and efforts to ensure attendees enjoy our single largest event of the year. This month's volunteer spotlight recognizes the entire 2011 Social Events Tee Off Committee!
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Gloria Bauer & Lissa Mattson
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Liz Weber Chick On The Go
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Year-in and year-out dedicated chapter members have stepped-up to pitch in anyway they can ... and there's plenty of ways to help ... whether it's labeling and stamping our mailed invitations, managing registration sign-up, preparing badges, working the registration desks, caddying new and prospective members around the room, monitoring the door, making food & beverage decisions or
scheduling volunteer shifts. This year's event provided an additional opportunity to help out. Thanks to those members who modeled our sponsor
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Maddy Cangemie & JoAnne Cagen
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Chick On The Go's wardrobe elements in their fashion presentation.
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Ann Chiarovano
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On behalf of our board of directors, congratulations to our 2011 Social Events Tee Off Volunteer Team for a job well done!
2011 Committee Volunteers: Pauline Anderson, Michelle Andriaccio, Barbara Bartoszak, Gloria Bauer, Ginger Butler, JoAnne Cagen, Maddy Cangemie, Ann Chiarovano, Bunnie Eccleston, Danette Gramegna, Vicky Greenberg, Sandra James, Christine Jones, Kelly LaLuna, Alison Marooney, Lissa Mattson, Maggie McAuliffe, Mary McPartland, Sue O'Connor, Kennetha Pettus, Penny Pinkerton-Bernstein, Elaine Shellard, Jeri Vitale, Liz Weber, Claudine Winston,
Vivian Zaffuto, Fran Zaslow and Marie Zito.
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Vivian Zaffuto & Marie Zito
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More Chicks On The Go: Claudine Winston,
Vicky Greenberg, & Maggie McAullife
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| COMMUNICATIONS |
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| by Michele Chotkowski | |
Newsletter Submissions
Please feel free to send Chapter News to news.ewgali@gmail.com. We will make every effort to include your submissions. All submissions are subject to editing and final approval by the EWGA LI Chapter Board.
Please do not send inquiries or general email to news.ewgali@gmail.com. This email address is accessed once a month to capture news for the newlsetter. Visit www.ewgali.org for all Committee Chair contact information. We work very hard to respond in a timely manner. If you do not get a response within a day or two, please resend your email or call. |
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