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

February, 2010 
In This Issue
New Members
Dates to Remember
Member Benefits Updates
2010 Sponsora
Promote Your Business!
Call for Nominations
New England Cup
Founder's Award Winner
Scholarship Program
 

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Welcome New Members! 
 
  • Marianne Alberino
  • Laurie Carlson
  • Mary Ann Fitzgerald
  • Gina Kucker
  • Diane McSweeney
We look foward to meeting you on the links!
 
 Save the Dates!
 
 
  • EWGA Golfpalooza, Pinehurst, NC:  April 7-10 
  • Connections Kickoff Event, Westin Hotel, Waltham:  April 18 from 1-4 pm 
  • League sign-up begins:  April 27
  • League play begins:  May 17
Competitive events:
 
  • New England Cup, Juniper Hill Golf Course, Northborough, MA:  June 19
  • Chapter Championship, Highfields Golf & Country Club, Grafton, MA:  July 17 
  • Champion's Cup, Crystal Springs Golf Resort, NJ:  July 31 - Aug 1
Stay tuned for details on all these great events.
 
Check out our Website!

Don't forget to vist our website often as spring approaches! You'll find updates on Leagues, Events - social and golf, Competition, Education, Handicap, Sponsors, and so much more!!
 
Westport River Winery Recap 
 

Recently, 16 members and guests ventured to Westport Rivers Winery.  It was a beautiful day for touring the winery and learning about their award-winning process for making sparkling white wine. And it wouldn't be a winery tour without tasting the fruits of their labor. The ladies enjoyed several varieties of Westport Rivers wines.

After the tour (and some wine buying), the group headed to Bittersweet Farms for great dinner and conversation. A big thank you to all of you who were able to join us. 

Check out the Photo Gallery on our website for photos of the event.

New Login Procedure for ewga.com
 
You should have received a message from EWGA with instructions for logging in to the new database. If you misplaced it, we converted the message to a pdf - "New EWGA Database Login Instructions" - and filed it in the Filing Cabinet on our website.
 
You'll need this information for renewing your membership and updating your information for league registration and other Chapter activities. So establish your new password soon!
 
Keep an eye out for future instructional messages on this topic from AHQ.
 
Important:  there is a new link to the EWGA members only site.
 
Member Benefits Corner
 
  • "Ask the Industry Expert" personal enrichment webinar series has begun; watch for monthly announcements from AHQ 
  • Your company can receive 10 one-year Classic memberships for the special corporate price of $800 - a savings of $45 per membership.
  • Receive a free gift when you register for a LPGA clinic - coming in June and July; watch for a special e-blast with details

2010 Chapter Championship

Take a peek at the Chapter Championship page of our website for some preliminary information. More details will be provided as they become available.  

In the meantime, reserve the date: 

 Saturday, July 17 

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Welcome to Our 2010 Sponsors!
 
EWGA Boston is pleased to welcome the following new sponsors for 2010:
 
  • Bloom Designs
  • Designs by Sandra
    (the Pashmina Lady from kick-off!)
  • Reflections of Marlborough
  • Sandra Factor and Miche Bag of Massachusetts
  • Village Empowerment
Visit the Sponsor page on our website to see a list of all our sponsors, with links to their websites.
 
And, don't forget to check our newsletter for sponsors' special offers.
 
Please support our sponsors - they allow us to provide our members with additional value! 
 
Promoting Your Business 
 
Call a Member First! 
Did you know you can get FREE exposure for your business on our website? "Call a Member First!" is an exclusive benefit to Chapter members. It provides member-to-member access to products and services, discounts, and information.
 
You can have your company name, short description, and email link displayed on the "Call a Member First!" webpage for FREE. What have you got to lose?
 
You can also upgrade your listing to include a clickable logo and/or weblink for a small fee.
 
Complete details are on the "Call a Member First!" webpage.
 
Newsletter Coupon
Have you noticed the coupons at the bottom of the last couple of newsletters? This is an exclusive opportunity - only one per newsletter - to promote your business. The coupon lists your business name, includes your (clickable) logo, and describes your offer to our members.
 
The coupon can be purchased through the Pro Shop, where complete details are provided. (Note:  The Pro Shop is accessible to members only, so you will have to log in.)
 
2009-2010 Timmermans-Zick Award
 
Call for Nominations:  Due February 26
 
Each year, the Boston Chapter of the EWGA recognizes an outstanding member with the prestigious Timmermans-Zick award.
 
This award was established to honor the founders of the EWGA Boston Chapter - Karen Timmermans and Jean Zick. The first award was presented to the Boston Chapter founders in 1996.
 
Criteria and qualifications for the award include:
  • The recipient will be a spirited and committed individual who has positively impacted the Chapter through her involvement and participation.
  • She is known by her peers as a leader and team player.
  • She supports and promotes the Chapter as a means to foster friendships and promoted the advancement of women in golf.
  • She has been a member of the Boston chapter for one year or more.
  • She participates 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 Kokinda;  MaryBeth Foster; Heather Annaloro; Dee Bouffard; Linda Gilbert; and, last year's recipient, Chris Swistro.
 
The EWGA Boston Chapter Board of Directors is now accepting nominees for the 2009-2010 Timmermans-Zick Award. Do you know a member who meets the criteria listed above?  If so, send your nomination to leadership@ewgaboston.org. Please include a brief reason for nominating this individual.
 
All nominations must be received by Friday, February 26, 2010. Each nomination will be considered and voted on by the Board. The winner will be presented the award at the Boston Chapter Connections Kickoff Brunch on Sunday, April 18 from 1-4 pm at the Westin Hotel in Waltham. 
 
 
The New England Cup

EWGA Boston will host the inaugural New England Cup on Saturday, June 19 at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough - on the Lakeside and Riverside courses. 
 
Plan to join us for a day of competitive golf with members of the New England Chapters, competing for the Inaugural New England Cup! 
 
View more details on the New England Cup page of our website.
 
Our CDS Receives Award

2009 Founders Award Winner

The EWGA has named Zona Trahan of the Houston, TX Chapter, as the 2009 recipient of the Nancy Oliver Founder's Award. This is the Association's highest honor for its volunteer leaders.
 
Zona serves as Chapter Development Specialist (CDS) for Boston and four other Chapters. In her role as CDS, Zona will act as liaison between EWGA and our Board. She will share her vast EWGA experience with us - having served in almost every Board position in her Chapter! This will aid our effort to grow the Chapter and offer our members the most value for their membership.
 
Welcome aboard and congratulations, Zona!
 
Women On ParĀ® Scholarship Program 
 

The EWGA Foundation is accepting applications for its 2010 Women On ParĀ® scholarship through March 15, 2010 or until 200 applications have been received.  

The scholarship program was established to provide financial assistance to nontraditional female students - women at least 30 years of age - who need assistance bolstering their education to allow them to 'get on par' with their peers and to advance themselves, whether professionally or personally. EWGA membership is not a requirement to apply for or receive a scholarship. 

For complete eligibility requirements and application forms, see the scholarship page of the EWGA Foundation section on ewga.com.
 
 
 
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