The PGA of BC Board of Directors invites qualified members interested in serving on the Board of Directors to submit their names for consideration. In the coming election, there will be five (5) vacant positions on the Board, as well as one (1) position as Assistant's Representative (two separate elections will be held). All positions are two-year, non-renewable terms, and candidates must be Class "A" Professionals in order to be considered. Candidates in consideration for the Assistant's Representation Position must be in the Class "A" Professional or Teaching Professional Categories.

Requirements for the positions include, but are not limited to:

• Attending four (4) PGA of BC Board of Directors meetings per year (3 in person, 1 conference call)
• Attendance at the PGA of BC Annual General Meeting (February 20, 2017)
• Attendance at the PGA of BC Board Orientation Meeting (March 2017)

Expectations for the positions include, but are not limited to:

• Participation in one (1) or more PGA of BC Tournament
• Attendance at the PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar & one (1) or more Education Series Event
• Attendance at the PGA of BC Buying Show

Qualifications of New Directors:

• Commitment to improving the Association and to the PGA of BC mission statement:

Our mission is to advance the game and business of golf for the benefit of our members and for the people of British Columbia; and to actively promote enjoyment, participation and improvement in the game of golf.

• Propensity to think in terms of systems and context (big picture vision, speak with one voice, Board holism)
• Ability to co-chair and lead an assigned portfolio
• Ability and eagerness to deal with values, vision and long-term direction
• Ability to participate assertively in discussion and deliberation
• Willingness to delegate and allow others to make decisions.

Benefits:

• Give back to your Association through leadership and participation
• Work with highly motivated Administration Staff, Directors & Committees in helping shape our Association's future
• Become familiar with industry and membership issues on a Zone and National level
• Board meeting expenses are reimbursed for Directors

Candidates will be asked to submit a brief biography and description of no more than 250 words to reflect why they wish to run for a position on the PGA of BC Board.

Candidate's data and answers will be made available to voting members online. To submit your name for consideration, please send an email with your biography by Monday, January 16th at 12:00PM to Executive Director, Donald Miyazaki at donald@pgabc.org. Confirmation will be sent to candidates upon receipt of application.

Once a list of candidates has been compiled, the membership will have the opportunity to vote in the online election for a period of one (1) week. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience.