| New Look for EWGA & for EWGA Boston
EWGA has unveiled a new logo, seen above and on our new web site.
We will soon announce the new web site, and you will see exciting changes. The URL will remain the same, but it won't look the same!
The new web site incorporates chapter news, enhanced on-line event and league registration, a members' bulletin board, tournament management features, and more. Watch for it! |
Welcome New Member:
Doreen Abraham
We look forward to meeting you on the links! |
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Chapter Championship FAQ's: Competition for the individual Boston Chapter Championship is flighted stroke play. What does that mean?
In stroke play, each player plays her own ball - play is very similar to league play and events play - you score your own ball.
Flighted play means that you play with players of similar skill level. Your flight placement is based on your handicap index in effect as of the most recent revision date prior to the Chapter Championship. There are four flights plus the championship level:
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8.0 |
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1st flight |
8.1 |
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16.0 |
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2nd flight |
16.1 |
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24.0 |
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3rd Flight |
24.1 |
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32.0 |
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4th flight |
32.1 |
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40.4 |
Remember there are two winners at each level, the gross score winner and the net score winner. Your handicap places you in a flight playing with golfers of similar ability and also helps you become a winner.
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Planning Survey Results
Thanks to all 127 of you who took the time to complete our survey. Please visit the new web site for a summary of the results.
As a result of your input, some of the changes being incorporated into our 2009 planning are the following:
- "Nine-and-Dine" events are being scheduled.
- A Sunday league is being considered.
- New features are planned for the 2009 Kick-off event.
- Activities are planned to support participation in the Chapter Championship.
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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Ready for a Break from Winter?
EWGA Boston members have exclusive access to travel specials at prices not available to the general public, AND are also entitled to receive a 5% discount on any other TNT Vacations booking.
Call 800-282-0276
or use the Vacation Finder at
to search all packages.
To get your exclusive discount, make sure to use the Promo Code EWGA when calling or booking online.
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Quick Links:
EWGA Boston:
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Save These Dates!
March 6-8: Golf Expo
Seaport World Trade Center
March 28: 2009 Season Kickoff
Westin Waltham
April 25: Sip & Swing
Middleton, MA
June 16: Rally for the Cure
Spring Valley CC
July 18: Chapter Championship
Red Tail Golf Club
Labor Day weekend: The Balsams
Dixville Notch, NH
September 13: League Championship
Bellingham, MA |
Golf Expo 2009 - Volunteer today!
March 6-8 Interested in trying out the latest equipment, winning a free golf trip, or using the latest golf gadgets? How about winning a long drive challenge, hole in one challenge or long putt challenge? Participate in all this fun and help out our EWGA chapter too!
Sign up now to work at the Boston EWGA booth at the Golf Expo on March 6-8 at the Seaport World Trade Center. You will receive free admission to the Expo (a $10 value) and get to spend a few hours sharing your EWGA experiences with potential new members and meeting with old friends who pass by the booth.
The Boston EWGA Chapter will be at the show (Booth 417) all 3 days: Friday 12 - 8, Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 10 - 5. This is our second year, and we are excited to bring our message to more women golfers.
Don't miss this opportunity. Sign up for a 3 hour shift by emailing Margaret Crosby at: finance@ewgaboston.org by Feb 20th.
Include your 1st and 2nd availability
(Date plus morning, afternoon or evening shift)
For more information on the Expo go to: www.paragonexpo.com |
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Don't Miss Our
CONNECTIONS Kick Off Brunch
March 28, 2009 10am-2pm
Westin Waltham Hotel
Start your golf season off right by attending our kick off brunch. This is one of EWGA Boston's most popular events of the season, where you'll get a chance to connect to everything EWGA has to offer. At this event, usually attended by 100-150 women, you can:
· Connect: with other women like yourself who enjoy the fabulous game of golf. Meet new friends and playing partners, or reconnect with previous years' golf buddies
· Learn: we'll be offering some mini workshops to help you tweak your game, your equipment and your etiquette
· Play: sign up for leagues and golf events, find playing partners
· Belong: join us and bring a friend! We are the leading organization in the greater Boston area bringing women golfers at all levels together to play, network and have fun!
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League News:
Coordinators are needed for 3 leagues: Far Corner, Brookmeadow (Thursday night) and Mt. Hood
Being the Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
1. Paying the course with checks that you will get from the league treasurer at the coordinators meeting in April
2. Watching the weather and emailing league members and alternates when the course is closed due to rain/thunder storms
3. Keeping track of league members using alternates so that at the end of the year we get a good update
4. Most of all, making sure that your league members are having fun!
Also, you will participate in the League Championship which will be held on September 13, 2009 at The New England Country Club along with 3 other members from your league.
There is a Coordinators' handbook on our website for additional guidance. Go to the Leagues page at EWGABoston.org
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Stick it to Cancer!
Our 2009 EWGA Boston Chapter Stick it to Cancer benefit for Rally for the Cure will be held on Tuesday, June 16th at Spring Valley Country Club (8:15 a.m. Shotgun).
We are currently looking for items to be donated to our auction and need your help. We are looking for Red Sox tickets, Patriots tickets or other sporting event tickets. Do you have a vacation home/condo that you are willing to donate for a weekend or a week?..how about a gift certificate or a gift basket?
We are also looking for items for our silent auction. Please help us raise money toward Breast Cancer awareness and Stick it to Cancer!
Thank you!
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Networking in February!
A great time was had by all at our February 5th Member/Guest networking event!
In addition to over 30 members and 15 guests mingling over good food and drink, the event featured guest speaker Jeanne Worrick. Jeanne provided a witty summary of her sales principals for women and "linked" those with the principals we can use as women on the golf course. Thanks again to all who participated!
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Nominations for Timmermans-Zick Award
Each year, the Boston Chapter of EWGA recognizes an outstanding member with the prestigious Timmermans-Zick award, established to honor the founders of the EWGA Boston Chapter - Karen Timmermans and Jean Zick. The first award was presented to the founders in 1996.
Criteria for the award include the following. The recipient will be:
- A spirited and committed individual who has positively impacted EWGA through her involvement and participation.
- Known by her peers as a leader and team player.
- One who has supported and promoted the EWGA as a means to foster friendships and promoted the advancement of women in golf.
- A member of the Boston chapter for one year or more.
- A participant in league play or events.
Past recipients (not eligible again) are: Karen Zimmermans, Jean Zick, Ann Donovan, Pandora Picciano, Jan Olmstead, Emily Strawn, Kris Filan, Cathie Ellison Scheeren, Kathy Creedon, Martha Donovan, Sue Curtain, Judy Keator, MaryBeth Foster, Heather Annaloro and last year's recipients: Dee Bouffard and Linda Gilbert.
The EWGA Boston Chapter Board of Directors is now accepting nominees for the 2008-2009 Timmermans-Zick Award. Do you know a member who meets the criteria listed above? If so, send your nomination to leadership@ewga.org. Please include a brief reason for nominating this individual.
Nominations must be received by Friday, February 27, 2009. Each nomination will be considered and voted on by the Board. The winner will be presented the award at the Boston Chapter Kick-Off Brunch on March 28, 2009 at the Waltham Westin.
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CONNECT. LEARN. PLAY. BELONG.
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