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Apply Now to Join The new “Communication & Membership Committee”

The PGA of Alberta’s Membership & Employment Committee along with the Promotions & Communication Committee are both dissolving to form one, unified committee:  Communication and Membership Committee. 

A new application process has been launched.  For all member considering joining the newly created Communication & Membership Committee, please submit a brief cover letter stating why you want to be involved and a summary of your contributions to the Association in recent years.

Please submit all applications to Marlene Sanderson ([email protected]) before the deadline - October 3rd at 4 PM. 

The new Committee will be announced on October 14, 2024.

Committee Responsibilities:
The Communication & Membership Committee shall meet as a committee up to 4-times per year and at the call of the chairs for:

1. Review PGA of Alberta By-Laws and provide recommendations as required.
2. New Member Orientation.
3. Compensation Survey.
4. Job Posting Standards.
5. Communication & Membership Initiatives.
6. Club Relations.
7. Association Resource Centre.
8. Retention and attraction of golf professionals in Alberta.
9. Review and recommend changes or additions to the Hole in One Program.
10. Discuss how to promote the brand of the PGA of Alberta.
11. Stay aligned and updated on the PGA of Canada employment implementations and strategies.
12. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning PGA of Alberta’s social media policies and platforms.
13. Review and recommend any changes needed to the PGA of Alberta Top 100 Program (point allocation, prize breakdown, Top 100 initiative, etc.).
14. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors for implementing changes within the scope of the committee’s mandate that will be beneficial to members of the PGA of Alberta.
15. Proactively obtain input and suggestions from members on their level of satisfaction with suggestions for improvement of the communication and membership portfolio.
16. Review with the Executive Director any breach of member misconduct and make recommendations for any fines or suspensions to the Board of Directors for any case related to employment or membership.
17. Liaise with other committees as required on operations and activities that may overlap.

The Committee Chair will provide a report on committee activity at each Board of Directors meeting even if no formal committee meetings have taken place.

Top 100 Points - Each member will receive five Top 100 points for being a part of the committee (see more information here).

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].