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April 2014TRANSCRIPT
NJPGA President - Andy Brock
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Dear Members,
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the NJ Golf Foundation welcome to what certainly will be anexciting 2014. We here at the NJGF are dedicated to our mission of impacting lives and communities throughthe game of golf.
Programing is the heart of the NJGF. This year, we are continuing to improve our programs, focusing on 3 keyareas; youth, special needs and military. These programs introduce the participants to the game and teachthem lessons to help develop their social, physical and learning skills. We know we are making a difference.Participation is increasing in our award winning Golf in Schools program. We are currently in approximately200 schools with more than 100,000 students impacted.
Our event calendar for 2014 is full of opportunities to get involved. Some key dates to mark on your calen-dars are:Famiano Scholarship Pro-Am - at Crestmont Country ClubNJGF Golf Classic – at Baltusrol Golf ClubGolf Marathon – at Plainfield West 9
Last year, we launched our capital campaign to raise the necessary funds to build a new home site at thePlainfield West 9 that will bring together the NJGF, NJPGA and First Tee Plainfield. The West 9 will be thecenter of golf activity in NJ for generations to come. Please click here to view a rendering of the future homeof the NJ Golf Foundation.
What I ask of you this year is to get involved with the NJGF. We have so many ways for you to embrace themission and raise funds for future programing and initiatives. You can participate in the Golf Marathon, host aNJGF Day at your club or simply take part in one of our events. All your efforts guarantee the game of golfand those who play it will have a solid future. Don't hesitate to contact the NJGF Staff, myself or any of theNJGF Board Members to discuss how you can help. If you would like to donate to the NJGF, please click the‘Donate Online’ button on the next page.
Let’s make it a great year for golf in New Jersey!
Fairways Always,Gregg Angelillo
President, New Jersey Golf Foundation
NJPGA President - Andy Brock
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The video above shows an in-depth rendering of The Link, the new
learning center at the Plainfield West 9. The learning center will house
a 475 sq ft classroom, 3 indoor/outdoor hitting bays, the NJPGA Hall
of Fame and much more. We hope to break ground shortly after Labor
Day of this year! To donate towards The Link, please click here!
$620,000
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Upcoming Events
Lakewood Blue Claws MinorLeague Baseball Game
May 18thFirst Energy Park
Peter A. FamianoMemorial Pro-Am
July 7thCrestmont CC
New Jersey Jackals MinorLeague Baseball Game
July 13thYogi Berra Stadium @
Montclair State University
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NJGF Golf ClassicAugust 4th
Baltusrol Golf Club
Charity Ice Hockey GameOctober 24th
Floyd Hall Arena @Montclair State University
Save the Date
Golf MarathonNovember 4th
Plainfield West 9Plainfield CC
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Youth
- number of kids introducedto the game
- number of schools involved inthe program
“The NJGF’s award-winning Golf In Schools program, which annually im-pacts more than 110,000 boys and girls at more than 200 schoolsthroughout the Garden State, has become a model for all 41 PGA ofAmerica sections across the country and is fully funded by the NJGF at nocost to school districts.” - L.A. Parker,
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Special Needs
June 14-21, 2014 - Mercer County, NJ
The Special Olympics USA Games are coming to
Mercer County, New Jersey in June with over 3,500
athletes participating in 16 different sports. The
Mercer Oaks Golf Club will be hosting 200 golf
competitors from June 16 - 18. For more information
about the games, visit:
https://www.2014specialolympics.org/
Throughout the summer, the NJGF participates in many
events with the Special Olympics of New Jersey. Camp
Shriver takes place over 2 weeks in July/August and the
NJGF hosts regional coaches clinics where our PGA
Professionals train Athletes, Coaches and Volunteers
about the basics of golf!
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NJPGA News
Frank Esposito, Head Professional at Brooklake Country Club,qualified for the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic presented by CSpire that was held March 21-23, 2014. Frank shot a 67 (-5) totie for first in the qualifier and earn a spot in the event where
he finished in a tie for 45th. Congratulations to Frank!
Two NJPGA Professionals received PGA of America NationalAwards in 2013. Scott Paris, Head Professional at Plainfield CC,won Merchandiser of the Year (Private) & Daniel Pasternak,General Manager at Black Oak GC, won the Bill Strausbaugh
Award for leadership and service to the PGA of America. Click onthe articles to the right to read more about these awards!