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weather reporting. Among many great changes, they are now reporting the Probability of NO Precipitation which is presented before the POP data. Other recent changes include:• 1 km by 1 km local forecasting making

the forecast at your course more accurate

• Hours of sunshine expected• Hourly and long-term forecasts• Precipitation start and stop times• Lightning detection notification

systems (see story on page 16)• Rain notifications and length of time

rain will last• Availability on mobile platforms

The Weather Network has also committed to making the navigation of the Weather Report more user friendly and improving the accuracy of their weather icons (ie. isolated showers versus widespread rain). We’re heading in the right direction but there’s still work to do and we will continue to advocate on your behalf until the weather reporting is accurate and looks at the glass half full rather than half empty. We do realize, of

course, that The Weather Network is also being lobbied by virtually all indoor activities that would prefer to keep the 20% chance of rain rather than 80% chance of sun. In the coming months, the NGCOA Canada will also develop a position statement on weather forecasting that will give our members a tool they can bring to their weather reporters when lobbying locally for more accurate weather reporting. The local lobbying efforts are an important factor in the overall success of any advocacy issue. Wishing you a 100% chance of sunny days for the remainder of the season and I look forward to seeing you all in Montreal in November for our annual Golf Business Canada Conference & Trade Show.

Nathalie LavalléeChief Operating OfficerNGCOA Canada

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I’m not sure why I check the weather first thing every morning. I watch one of Canada’s major national morning news shows and it always amazes me that the national weather reporter’s version of the ‘Ottawa’ weather is different than the local ticker at the bottom of the screen which is often different than what the local weather person says. This is all on the same channel – heck, those three different weather reports are on the same show. The first report suggests I wear a sweater, the next report encourages me to cover myself from head-to-toe with sunscreen, and the last report recommends I bring an umbrella and take shelter due to severe storms. To top it all off, the radio station I listen to on my way to work has a slightly different view on the outcome of the day. No wonder it takes me so long to get dressed in the morning and our golfers are all confused about whether they should book a tee time or not! I understand that it would be near impossible for the local weather reporters to segment the weather conditions by neighbourhood, which is why we need to retrain our brains and those of our golfers, to stop relying on the meteorologists. Instead, we should focus our attention on The Weather Network’s Golf Report or apps such as Intellicast which provide you with a much more detailed picture of what is happening outside your exact location. On the sunnier side, our CEO, Jeff Calderwood has been working with The Weather Network for the past three years advocating for more accurate

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The National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA) continues to advocate for tax fairness for Canada’s $14 billion golf industry. Due to outdated 42-year old legislation, companies and business people are prohibited from claiming golf-related expenses on their taxes as an entertainment business expense. This is the case despite the 50 percent deduction that exists for other forms of client entertainment such as concerts, sporting events, theatre, etc. Due to a 1971 tax reform golf is singled out in the Income Tax Act. Given the growth and evolution of the industry over the past four decades this is no longer a tolerable competitive disadvantage for Canada’s 2,300 golf course operators, the vast majority of which are small and medium sized businesses.

We need your help

to give us the best chance of success

for the 2015 federal budget!

NAGA leaders are working hard for their members; and now is the time for you to join this industry-wide effort. Meeting with an MP face-to-face is the most effective method of advocacy available, and now is the perfect time to reach out. MPs are always willing to meet with people from their riding. It only takes about 20 – 30 minutes of your time to meet with your MP to explain the issue and ask for their support. Visit NGCOA Canada’s website at www.ngcoa.ca or NAGA’s website at canadagolfs.ca to download NAGA’s Grassroots Advocacy Tool Kit. This document describes in detail how to get in touch with your MP and discuss the need to establish tax fairness for Canada’s golf industry.

Many more rounds could be played at your course if this legislation gets changed, so let your voice

be heard. Get involved and be an influencer of change for your industry.

Contact your MP for a meeting today!

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Why purchase the 2013 Compensation & Benefits Report?

They think it is $54,000 but you KNOW it is $48,000…any more questions? When negotiating with your staff, leave the guesswork to the othersand KNOW whether you are paying fairly and competitively.

The Report includes:• Salary, bonus, and commission numbers details on extended benefits;• Data on professional development allocations;• Information on recruitment and retention.

Compensation numbers broken down by:• Facility revenues• Number of holes• Rounds played• Private or public access• Profit or not for profit• Province

Get your copy today!Purchase the 2013 Compensation & Benefits Report today for only $199 + tax and receive immediate access to the report. Contact ngcoa@ngcoa.ca or (866) 626-4262 to order your copy today!

NOTE: The 2013 Compensation & Benefits Report is available in electronic form only. Once your order has been received, you will receive a copy of the report via email.

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Want More Revenue? It’s Not Too Late For Get Golf Ready

August has arrived and you are looking at opportunities to generate some late-season revenue at your course. Why not consider Get Golf Ready? With the kids back in school, family holidays over, and routines re-established; parents are finding themselves with some free time again. Get Golf Ready introduces non-golfers to the game and removes the intimidation factor. Students learn the basics of the game but most importantly, they learn how to be comfortable at your business. With free marketing kits, posters, web banners, and course brochures provided; marketing this program is a breeze. And, did we mention that program participants spend on average $913 in their first year on golf related expenditures outside of the program fee? If you only have 20 participants engaged in your fall program, you can add an additional $18,000 to your revenues for your season. Increase that number by 10 or more and you are looking at substantial revenues late in your season. Sign up today to offer fall Get Golf Ready clinics and grow loyal golfers for your course.Contact Sarah Allen at sallen@ngcoa.ca or 866-626-4262 ext 32 to register for this FREE program today and get that late-season revenue in your till.

Junior Golf = Our FutureAttract Juniors with kidsplaygolf.ca

Junior golf is a season-long effort and as we head into late August, we encourage you to utilize the latest tool to help you fill your junior program registrations. Your to-do list should include:

• Check your FREE listing at www.kidsplaygolf.ca and add any late season programs or events you

will be offering;• Ensure your programs are up-to-date on the

website to reach your desired market;• As new junior programs are developed, be sure to list them on your page;• Utilize the FREE promotional videos featuring National Spokesman Henry Brunton to promote junior golf at your course by posting to your website and

sending to your database of golfers.

The Kids Play Golf website is up year-round; keep your listings up-to-date and ensure you maximize

your junior registrations for the remainder of the season and get a head start for next year. Have questions or need more information? Contact Jim Thompson, Director, Member Services at 866-626-4262 ext 26 or jthompson@ngcoa.ca.

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Without our members’ commitment, Take A Kid To The Course would not be the success it is today. THANK YOU for your continued support of this annual program. Celebrating 12 years, Take A Kid To The Course has seen over 300,000 juniors introduced to the game and perhaps more importantly, has seen over 300,000 paid rounds at our member courses.

300,000 Juniors Introduced to Golf !Take A Kid To The Course Celebrates its 12th year

The NGCOA Canada would also like to say a big THANK YOU to our sponsors

for the 2014 Take A Kid To The Course program. Their time and resources ensured this year was a huge success!

Thank you!

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Glen Mar Golf & Country Club

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“Take A Kid To The Course is a wonderful program to help drive interest in young golfer and give an opportunity for families to spend time together through golf.” Rob Cruise, Highland Pacific Golf, Victoria, BC

“This program provides an opportunity for our senior members to bring their grandchildren out for a day of fun at our facility without breaking the bank. They golf, have lunch and create memories, and that is priceless.”John Rigsby, Farmington Fairways Golf CourseDawson Creek, BC

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Golfmax Supplier List

FOOD SERVICESOntrak Procurement Serviceswww.ontrak.ca

Jack Link’s®

www.jacklinks.comRockway Vineyards* www.rockwayvineyards.comWrigleywww.wrigley.com

OPERATIONSClub Car, LLC www.clubcar.comGM Canada www.gm.caGolfmax Insurance Plans www.mooremcleaninsurancegroup.comMoneris Solutions www.moneris.comNEBS Business Products www.nebs.caNEBS PAYweb www.payweb.ca

PRO SHOPLowe-Martin Golf www.dollcogolf.comGolf Course Golf Shop www.golfcoursegolfshop.comTTG Course Guide ttgcourseguide.com

FURNITURE & FIXTURESD&E Industries www.dewood.com

TECHNOLOGYGolf EMS www.GolfEMS.comRICOH Canada www.ricoh.caTee-On Golf Systems Inc. www.tee-on.comThe Source www.thesource.ca

Acklands Grainger IncAgropur, Division Natrel*Canadian LinenCintasCoca-Cola Refreshments CanadaCourtney’s DistributionCourtney’s WholesaleEcolab InstitutionalEcolab Pest ControlFresh Start Foods*

Gordon Food ServicesHendrixHubertISO Cleaning Solutions (Swish, Wesclean, Larose)MacGregors*Purolator Courier LtdSherwin WilliamsStaples AdvantageSyscoWeston

TURF & MAINTENANCEBrettYoung* www.brettyoung.caECHO Power Equipment (Canada) www.echo.caEZ Street Asphalt* www.ezstreetasphalt.caJacobsen www.jacobsen.comKubota Canada Ltd. www.kubota.caMTS Environmental Holdings Inc.* www.mtsenvironmenal.caNAPA Canada www.napaonlinecanada.comRain Bird

www.rainbird.comSmithCo

www.smithco.comTurfprophitwww.turfprophit.com

BULK FUELAltaGas Ltd* www.altagas.ca

Levac Propane* www.propanelevac.ca

MacEwen Petroleum* www.macewen.ca

SONIC (La Coop fédérée)* www.lacoop.comSparlings Propane* www.sparlings.comSuncor / Petro-Canada www.superpassonline.com

TRAVEL & LEISUREGolfstream Travel www.golfstreamtravel.com

UNIQUE PRODUCTS AND SERVICESBurnside www.rjburnside.comCardiac Canada www.cardiaccanada.caiGotcha Golf Network* www.iGotchaMedia.comPEI Vapour Systems Ltd. www.vapordragon.caStarting Time (My mini Golf) www.startingtimegolf.com

*Regional programs not available in every area across Canada

Forward thinking can save lives!

NGCOA Canada is excited to announce its partnership with Cardiac Canada bringing you the world’s best in class Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Cardiac Canada is a national master distributor of Canadian Red Cross and Cardiac Science products and services. They are recognised by the Heart and Stroke Foundation as a leading National distributor of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related services.

Why invest in an AED?Having an AED available on your course can save lives!

Putting AEDs where you need them mostIn addition to being carried by police and ambulance crews, AEDs are now commonly available in many public places, including malls, office buildings, sports arenas, fitness centers, golf courses, cruise ships, schools, casinos, airports, and airplanes. The NGCOA Canada and Cardiac Canada partnership makes purchasing and owning a defibrillator affordable and easy! NGCOA Canada members in good standing shall qualify for exclusive Cardiac Canada pricing on AEDs as low as $900.00 per unit. For more information on how to take advantage of the savings being offered to NGCOA Canada members by Cardiac Canada on all Cardiac Canada and Red Cross products and services please contact Celina Mziray, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Golfmax & Business Development, at NGCOA Canada at 866-626-4262 ext. 19.

Sun, Sand and Fun!Book a Winter Caribbean Golf Getaway

Join up or bring three couples and experience this amazing trip! January

17th to 24th, 2015

This signature golf package is the ultimate way to explore three beautiful Caribbean islands connected

by private air charter; great golf courses, luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, casino gaming and more...a week in “golf heaven” awaits you!

7-Night Package Rate includes:• 7 Night Signature Golf Package - Arrivals

and Departures Every Saturday• Airport transfers to/from St.Croix

International Airport • Accommodations in four-star luxury, Two-Bedroom

Carambola Villas, with en-suite bathrooms• Five plus Rounds of Golf at four Designated Golf

Courses• Charter Day-Flights for golf excursions to

St. Thomas and Puerto Rico• All ground Transportation to Golf Courses,

Organized Tours & Activities• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily (including

selected alcoholic beverages)• One Day Sport Fishing/watersports

• All Government Tax

Price per person based on two sharing a roomGOLFERS $3998.00, NON-GOLFERS $2998.00 per personNot included: Air to St. Croix, Travel Insurance and Items of a personal nature not listed in the inclusions above

If you are interested please contact Ian Dawson at iand@golfsteamtravel.com or

by phone at 647-473-4653.

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Get $1000 in your Pocket! Order from Jack Link’s and Wrigley

P U R C H A S I N G P R O G R A M

Call Ontrak to find out how you can qualify for FREE merchandising tools• Tea chests are a great way to highlight the

quality variety of teas you offer

• Table Tent Cards and Menu Stickers are available to let customers know you serve Canada’s favourite teas out-of-home

• Combo racks can help display tea choices at your beverage stations

Watch for some upcoming new additions to the tea portfolio over the coming months

To find out how to get your FREE merchandising tools or to connect with a rep from Ontrak’s hot tea supplier, contact Veronica Haining at 1-877-632-8592 ext. 33310 or by email at Veronica.Haining@Sodexo.com.

Now on the 1st Tea!Red Rose, Lipton and Salada

P U R C H A S I N G P R O G R A M

The Ontrak program includes Red Rose®, Lipton® and Salada® tea which are the #1 branded hot tea in Canada. These quality brands are preferred by customers and are readily available through the Ontrak program from both Sysco and GFS.

Did you know?The average cost for tea is less than 15 cents per serving, allowing you to maximize on possible profits.

• Enhancing your tea service can boost cheque averages from guests who otherwise may only drink tap water

• Consumers are more likely to order tea if assured that you consistently serve good tea

• Hot tea pairs well with any menu item so offer it as a beverage option any time of day

Branding and Merchandising Works!Tell your customers the brands and varieties of teas you have available – it’s good for business.

Proper branding can boost your tea sales• Let people know you are offering quality Lipton®,

Red Rose® and Salada® brands

• Provide a good selection of tea

• Black Tea remains the most popular tea choice

• Green Tea is the fastest growing menu trend for hot tea (It is the # 2 non-alcoholic beverage trend)

• Decaffeinated black and herbal teas are a great offering for customers that are looking for hot beverage alternatives to caffeine

Important to Note!Our Decaffeinated Black Tea is decaffeinated safely with Carbon Dioxide. The CO2 decaffeination process is chemical-free and retains more flavour than other methods.

NGCOA Canada Golfmax Partners Jack Link’s and Wrigley are offering a special promotion that could see you $1000 richer. Simply order product from these two suppliers from now until September 30th and you will become eligible to win. You can’t win if you don’t place an order so don’t miss your chance to get an extra $1000 in your pocket!

Why Jack Link’s?Demand for healthier snacks amongst golfers is growing and Jack Link’s delivers. Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, is the perfect item to stock on your beverage cart or in your half-way house. With high quality, great tasting meat snacks from lean cuts of beef, turkey, chicken, or pork and flavours ranging from savoury, to sweet, to spicy, and everything in between, Jack Link’s is the no. 1 meat snack in Canada. Jack Link’s is also a committed and a strong supporter of the Canadian Golf Industry with their official sponsorship of the RBC Canadian Open.

Why Wrigley?Choosing to stock Wrigley products at your course just

makes sense. Not only does Wrigley offer a wide variety of gum, mints, hard/chewy candies, and

lollipops; their offering includes world-famous brands like Extra®, Orbit®, Doublemint®, and 5™ chewing gums, as well as confectionery brands Skittles®, Starburst®, Altoids® and Life Savers®. And, by purchasing Wrigley products for your course you are indirectly

supporting the future of your industry.

Wrigley has committed to donate proceeds from every purchase of their product by NGCOA

Canada members to help fund www.kidsplaygolf.ca; your FREE resource to market your junior

programs.

NGCOA Canada members qualify for exclusive wholesale pricing on all Jack Link’s and Wrigley products.

To order Jack Link’s and Wrigley products, NGCOA Canada members simply call 905-565-4904

and place their order. All prices quoted include free shipping Canada-wide.

For more information on product offerings, visit www.jacklinks.com/products/jerky.aspx or www.wrigley.com/global/brands.aspx.

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NGCOA Canada Membership What’s In it For You? Purchasing Power

• Save on all aspects of your operation with the Golfmax Purchasing Program

• Preferred pricing with over 220 suppliers. Opportunity buys use the buying power of NGCOA Canada members to provide one time deep discounts/ rebates on popular products at select times

• Some courses report annual savings as high as $30,000

• Average yearly per member savings of $5200 – far exceeding the cost of membership

• Calculate your annual estimated savings through the on-line Golfmax Savings Calculator

• The more courses that utilize the Golfmax Purchas-ing Program the greater the negotiating power of

the NGCOA Canada

Regional Representation And Promotion

• 8 regional chapters across Canada

• All NGCOA Canada chapters have regional representation at the national board

• Regional initiatives to meet your needs including: Spring Warm Ups

Golf Invitationals

Chapter Meetings

Golf Shows

Golf Maps, Golfer’s Red Books and so much more!

Resources At Your Fingertips

• Annual Golf Business Canada Conference & Trade Show

The industry unites with over 500 leaders in one place

• Award winning Golf Business Canada Magazine with educational content for all your departments

• Monthly E-Newsletter with timely national, chapter and industry updates

• Powerful benchmarking tools available through the Golf Research Centre

• Partnership with the PGA of Canada on Get Golf Ready, Golf Business Canada Conference & Trade Show, and Take A Kid To The Course

Government Relations

The NGCOA Canada has seen successful completion of efforts to: • Eliminate cart and equipment licensing in B.C.

• Establish an equitable municipal property assessment formula in Ontario

The NGCOA Canada is currently representing the needs of its members on issues including: • Allowable tax deductions on green fees

• Pesticide legislation

• Water and conservation permits

• Fuel taxes

• Weather forecasting

NGCOA Canada has joined forces with industry partners on various initiatives, such as: • Economic Impact Study to

illustrate strength of industry

• Provincial and Federal lobby days that raised government aware-ness of the golf industry

• 2011 Consumer Behaviour Study

Grow Your Business

KIDS PLAY GOLF “NEW“ kidsplaygolf.ca• Promote your junior programs online and attract new golfers and build revenues

• Webpage guide to all junior programs provided by member clubs

• Facilities’ access webpage to update listings of junior programs

• Parents and kids search by postal code to find junior programs offered in their area

• FREE to NGCOA Canada members

Get Golf Ready• National adult player development program

proven to generate new golfers

• Students average $907 first year spend

• Students average 10 rounds played in their first year

• FREE marketing materials and course curriculum

Take A Kid To The Course• Program runs July 7-13, 2014• Kids under 16 golf free with a paying adult that week• Last year 36,000 kids took part at 660 courses.• Register your club now at www.kidsgolffree/members

NGCOA Canada Intelligent Pricing Engine powered by Quantival• Take the guesswork out of pricing your green fees, cart

rentals and all other revenue centres at your operation .• Detailed scientific process ensures you are getting the

most from each tee time• Increase your revenue immediately.• NO RISK! No upfront expense! Pay only

when a proven revenue increase is seen.

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NGCOA CANADA STAFF Jeff Calderwood CEONathalie Lavallée Chief Operating OfficerPamela MacDonald-WolK Director, Finance & AdministrationCedar Nisbet Director, Golfmax & Business Development Jim Thompson Director, Member Services

Erica Beck Regional Director, British Columbia ChapterMike Bell Regional Director, Central Ontario Chapter Carol Ann Campbell Regional Director, Eastern Ontario/Outaouais ChapterShawn Hunter Regional Director, Southwestern Ontario ChapterBrent Hutcheon Regional Director, Alberta ChapterAlain Laforge Regional Director, Quebec ChapterDavid McCafferty Regional Director, Atlantic ChapterKevin O’Donovan Regional Director, Prairie Chapter

Sarah Allen Special Events and Member Services Djibril Diop Manager, AccountingGloria Hammond Manager, CommunicationsMollie Miller Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Celina Mziray Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Golfmax & Business DevelopmentPierre Pelard Member Relations Manager, Quebec & Eastern Ontario/Outaouais ChaptersStacey Tayler Manager, Brand & DesignQixia Xiong Accounting Assistant

The BEST investment you can make for your business is

to join the only Association in Canada that focuses on the

BUSINESS OF GOLF!

We can meet YOUR Needs

We have the strongest united voice in the golf industry with

over 1300 members!

Call today to become a member

Call Jim Thompson, Director, Member Services

today at 866-626-4262 to discuss membership with the NGCOA Canada or visit

www.ngcoa.ca to join today!

New Members / AffiliatesApril 24 to July 28, 2014

AtlanticBaddeck Forks Golf Club The Links at Brunello EstatesUniacke Pines Golf Club

British ColumbiaRedstone Alpine Golf Resort Rivershore Golf Links Sumac Ridge Golf and Country Club

Central OntarioOak Bay Golf and Country Club

OslerBrook Golf & Country ClubPinestone Resort & Conference CentreSunnybrae Golf & Country Club

Eastern Ontario & Outaouais Club de Golf Tecumseh

Prairie Chapter White Bear Lake Golf Course

Quebec Elm Ridge Country Club Inc. Les Rochers Bleus Sutton Golf & Auberge

AFFILATESBeBack Gum / OTC Group NationalCapri Insurance Services Ltd British Columbia

NGCOA Canada BoardMembers and Staff

PRESIDENTRETO STEINER Woodside Golf Course, Airdrie AB

VICE PRESIDENTGILLES DEBUT Club de Golf les Quatre Domaines, Mirabel QC

SECRETARY/TREASURERSTEVEN SPRATT Falcon Ridge Golf Club, Ottawa ON

CEO JEFF CALDERWOOD NGCOA Canada, Ottawa ON

PAST PRESIDENTDONALD MACKAY Muskoka Highlands Golf Links, Bracebridge ON

BOARD OF DIRECTORSIVAN ALDERDICE Meaford Golf Course, Meaford ONALASTAIR BARR Welsford Golf Course, Welsford NBHARRY BROTCHIE Lakeland Golf Management Inc., Winnipeg MBBILL BROWN Mont-Cascades Golf Club, Cantley QCEDGE CARAVAGGIO ClubLink Corporation, King City ONNEIL CHAMPAGNE Mont Tremblant Resort, Mont Tremblant QCGAVAN FITZPATRICK Eaglequest Grandview, Westphal NSDOUG HAWLEY Redwoods Golf Course, Langley BCANDY HEDLEY GolfBC Holdings Inc., Vancouver BCBOB KILGOUR Cardinal Golf Club, Kettleby, ONLESLEY MCMAHON Balmoral Golf Course, Red Deer ABRICHARD MUNRO Madawaska Golf Course, Arnprior ONAL PEISTER McLean Peister Ltd., Kitchener, ONMARK SEABROOK Canadian Golf & Country Club, Ashton ONALON SHATIL East Park Golf Gardens, London ON

NGCOA Canada Calendar of Events

2014 NGCOA Canada Golf Invitational Tournaments

Chapter Date VenueSouthwestern Ont. July 31 St Thomas Golf & Country ClubEastern Ont./Out. August 18 Emerald Links Golf & Country ClubAlberta August 25 Heritage Pointe Golf ClubCentral Ontario October 14 King Valley Golf Club

2014 Golf Business Canada Conference & Trade ShowThe Missing LinkNovember 24-26, 2014 (Monday – Wednesday)Hilton Bonaventure, Montreal, QCwww.ngcoa.ca/conference

2015 London Golf Show & Sale – Play Golf Ontario PavilionFebruary 14-15, 2015 · Western Fair District, London, ONwww.westernfairdistrict.com

2015 Toronto Golf & Travel Show - Play Golf PavilionFebruary 20-22, 2015 | International Centre, Mississauga, ONwww.torontogolfshow.com

2015 NGCOA Canada GOLFEXPOs www.golfexpos.ca

Show Date Venue Ottawa-Gatineau GOLFEXPO March 7-8 EY Centre, Ottawa, ON Carol Ann Campbell • 613-528-1994 Montreal GOLFEXPO March 13-15 Place Forzani, Laval, QC Mark Fraser • 438-968-1130Quebec GOLFEXPO March 21-22 ExpoCité, Quebec City, QC Mark Fraser • 438-968-1130Atlantic GOLFEXPO March 28-29 Casino New Brunswick, NB Dave McCafferty • 506-451-6201Winnipeg GOLFEXPO March 28-29 Red River Exhibition Park, MB Kevin O’Donovan • 204-832-6842

Check out your NGCOA Canada monthly E-Newsletter and www.ngcoa.ca for up-to-date details on NGCOA Canada Chapter meetings and events.