Richmond, B.C. - The PGA of BC, in partnership with Jancor Agencies, is proud to announce the implementation of the 2013 PGA of BC Education Series. The six event series taking place at various locations throughout all regions of the province are designed to reach out and provide continuing education to PGA of BC members on an array of industry topics.
"We are excited to partner with Jancor Agencies on this great initiative to provide further education to members while trying to minimize costs" says Donald Miyazaki, Executive Director of the PGA of BC. "Our newly developed Education & Events Committee has worked hard on researching topics that develop the all-around golf professional and we are proud to showcase a great lineup of speakers for each series. Our industry is filled with talented minds and we look forward to having our members further educate other members and spread their knowledge throughout the province" adds Miyazaki.
In order to increase accessibility to all seminars, each event will also be video recorded and made available through Association channels. Logistical details for all events, including speakers are currently being finalized and will be released to the membership in the very near future.
Says Ashley Davies, Vice President of Marketing & PR at Jancor 
Agencies: "We are pleased to partner with the PGA of BC on the launch of this new series. We feel a great connection with the members of the PGA of BC and are excited to be a part of supporting continued education in the development of Golf Professionals. The PGA of BC is a very important business partner and fits very well with our sales strategy of growing the green grass sales channel".
Agencies: "We are pleased to partner with the PGA of BC on the launch of this new series. We feel a great connection with the members of the PGA of BC and are excited to be a part of supporting continued education in the development of Golf Professionals. The PGA of BC is a very important business partner and fits very well with our sales strategy of growing the green grass sales channel".
The PGA of BC Education Series Presented by Jancor Agencies will include the following events:
January 14th - Victoria Golf Club
9:00am - 11:00am
The Business of Teaching: How to create job security by driving traffic and revenues for your facility,Presented by: John Randle
Additional Topics & Speakers to be announced
January 21st - The Vancouver Golf Club
10:00am - 3:00pm
Golf Club Behavior on the Down Swing, Presented by Mark Strong
Long-Term Coaching, Presented by Robert Ratcliffe
Additional Topics & Speakers to be announced
January 29th - Kelowna Golf & Country Club
10:00am - 1:00pm
Round Table Panel - The Golf Professional in Today's Golf Business World
Presented by Dean Claggett, Brian McDonald, Ian Robertson & Cindy Piva
Presented by Dean Claggett, Brian McDonald, Ian Robertson & Cindy Piva
February 12th - The Harvest Golf Club
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Customer Service in the Golf Industry, Presented by Gilles Dufort
Additional Topics & Speakers to be announced
February 26th - Bear Mountain Golf Resort
Topics & Speakers to be announced
April 29th - Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
9:00am - 12:00pm
Topic Details to be Announced, Presented by Peter Smith
*All event times subject to change
Online registration will open in early January. Please watch for more information through various Communication channels or visit www.pgabc.org to for up to date details.