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EWGA Boston Chapter Newsletter
Connecting Golfers in Eastern Massachusetts
 A monthly newsletter for members of the EWGA Boston Chapter

September, 2009 
In This Issue
Photo Contest Deadline Nears
Upcoming Events
Member Bulletin Board
Mass Conference for Women
Women Who Lead
 
Member's Photo Contest
 
September 20 Deadline!
 
Submit photos that fall into one or more of these categories:

~  Funniest Moment 

~  Best Distress/ Recovery Shot

~  Best EWGA Spirit

~  Golf Friendships

See complete details here and submit your photos today!
Congrats & Good Luck, Kathy!!
 
In the EWGA Semi-Final Championship - Northeastern Region, Kathy LeBlanc finished second place low net in the second flight. Kathy will compete at the Finals in Port St. Lucie, FL on September 25-26.

Fall Finders' Fee

Don't miss out on the Fall Finder's Fee Campaign and the opportunity to earn some cash for telling your friends about EWGA! Recruit 3 new members by November 30 and you'll receive a $25 "finder's fee" from EWGA. Members recruited will also count toward prizes in the 2009 Member-Get-A-Member program sponsored by Nike Golf. Are you in the game?  

Encourage friends to join by using the    Refer a Friend link  at www.ewga.com, visit 'Become a Member' at the EWGA website, or download an application to share.  

 Benefits of your EWGA Membership
 
SWING by bette & court: EWGA logoed SWING golf wear is available at discounted prices by going to www.foresport.com and using code ewga99.  EWGA members receive 25% off all regularly priced SWING performance and signature apparel. 
Quick Links:
 
EWGA Boston: 
 
 National EWGA:
 
2009-2010 Officers Named
 
Your new officer team for the coming season will be:
  • Nancy Coleman, President
  • Akara Elsbach, Vice-President
  • Margaret Crosby, Treasurer
  • Ina Armstrong, Secretary

We appreciate their leadership and look forward to another great year with this team in place!

Leagues - Putterham
League News
 
To all teams representing their leagues at League Championship:  don't forget to sign up today! The Sunday, September 13 event will be held at New England Country Club.
Final 2009 Events 

Don't miss these great events to close out the 2009 season:
 
Ballymeade Country Club in Falmouth, MA will host the Saturday, October 3 event. Take your pick:  1-2-3 Best Ball event or "Just For Fun". Guests are welcome.

Ocean Edge Golf Club in Brewster, MA  will host a Mutt and Jeff event on Sunday, October 4. Guests are welcome.

Join us for the End of Season golf event and lunch on Saturday, September 26 at lovely Pinehills Golf Club. No open slots? Sign up to be added to the waiting list.
Members Sharing Information 
 
Don't forget about the Bulletin Board on the EWGA Boston web site. This great tool allows members to share information. Buying or selling equipment? Looking for playing partners? Log in to the Bulletin Board to view or post messages.  Right now, there are some great postings about tournaments in the Boston area.  Check it out now!
An Outstanding Opportunity
 
The Massachusetts Conference for Women offers incredible opportunities for community connection, business networking, and professional and personal growth. It will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on December 10, 2009. Visit the conference web site to learn more. EWGA Boston will be an exhibitor -- hope to see you there!
Nominate Women Who Lead

Nominations are being accepted for the 2009 Women Who Lead Awards and will remain open through Thursday, September 10, 2009.
 
All U.S. EWGA members are welcome to nominate leaders and may nominate leaders from Chapters other than their own. Just use the online nomination form.
 
The Women Who Lead Awards Program was introduced in 2008 to recognize outstanding performance and outstanding results among EWGA Chapter volunteer leaders in 10 distinct categories:

  • Overall Leadership
  • Spirit 
  • Change Agent
  • Membership Growth
  • Sponsorship
  • Golf Education & Player Development 
  • Golf Events 
  • Golf Leagues
  • Making Connections
  • Community Impact
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