President Jodenne Scott talks about how EWGA brings together women who love golf and how the game can help us in our everyday lives. Click here to read her letter.

The 2016 Kickoff is time to greet old friends, meet new ones and learn about our golf season. If you bring guests, you could win free League play and free golf at Pumpkin Ridge. Click here to read what's in store April 16 at Charbonneau Golf Club, Click here to register.

Get a jump on the season with early registration. You can now sign up for events, leagues and education activities scheduled through the end of May by clicking here. Volunteers have worked hard so you can enjoy fun, hassle-free golf, so take advantage and plan ahead. The rest of the calendar will be open at the Kickoff.

Spruce up your golf equipment, clothing and game Thursday, March 17, from 5-7 p.m. at the Golfsmith-golfTEC Women's Night  in Tualatin. The FREE event will feature deals on golf stuff, swing analyses, games, prizes, food, drink and friends. Click here to RSVP so we have a food count. Bring guests and be entered to win free golf at Pumpkin Ridge.

Posting for handicaps in Oregon and Washington began on March 1. But beware -- all GHIN handicap accounts have been set to inactive and must be renewed before you will be able to post. Members using the EWGA GN21 system already are active and may post immediately. Renew your GHIN account here.

You've had fun Bowling and imBibing Beverages, now it's time to get the season rolling with a rollicking game of Bunco on Saturday, March 26, Read more here and  RSVP for the FREE event by clicking here.

Because the bulk of our members join at Kickoff, renewals are coming due for most of you in the next few weeks. Read why Marilyn Morfitt, member recruitment director, thinks you'll be glad if you renew, join or return to EWGA. Plus she explains the various fee deals. Click here to renew or join.

In what is sure to be an annual event, 16 EWGA members and friends spent a rainy afternoon pouring inside at Total Wine. Read more here and click on photo at left for more smiling faces. Click any photo in newsletter for a surprise!

All skill levels will find something to fit their schedules with Leagues. Click here to read about new times and courses complementing our familiar lineup. Click here to register for May Leagues by April 25.

EWGA volunteers once again brought enthusiasm, friendliness and dedication to our booth at the Portland Golf Show. Three visitors were so impressed they joined then and there. Thanks to all who helped EWGA-PDX earn swag and for putting a positive face on our Chapter. Read more here.