Picture copied from the EWGA Facebook page. Can you spot the 24 Chicago Metro members in this photo J?

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1 President s Message: New Year, New You Picture copied from the EWGA Facebook page. Can you spot the 24 Chicago Metro members in this photo J? For those of you who have not incorporated golf into your New Year s resolutions yet, here s one to consider: I like this sign; it summarizes our Chapter once our golf season gets underway in the Chicago Metro area. Basically we offer golfing opportunities every day of the week. Don t forget to check our website for information about our upcoming season. Board members and other volunteers are busy working on the plans for our 2015 season and as the information is finalized the details are being posted on the website. And you don t have to wait for spring to get involved as there are a number of activities already underway as detailed on our website and on our chapter s Facebook page. Shirley

2 In Memory of Janice Pacilio: Cantigny is the former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick. In his will, McCormick instructed that his estate be used for philanthropic purposes and that his home and lands be used as a source of recreation and education for the people of Illinois. The McCormick Foundation is committed to fostering communities of educated, informed and engaged citizens. Cantigny golf course is owned by the McCormick Foundation and managed by Kemper Sports. Cantigny golf course was a favorite of the late Janice Pacilio past president of the EWGA Chicago Metro Chapter, who recently lost her battle with cancer. A number of friends of Janice have expressed an interest in contributing to a memorial for her, and that the memorial be located at her favorite golf course in the area, Cantigny. Mara Wasar has taken the lead in this and, in conjunction with the golf course superintendent, has a proposal that is in keeping with the spirit of the McCormick Foundation and would be a fitting tribute to Janice.

3 The picture above is of the tee on hole #9 Woodside and shows barn swallows perching on a cable installed specifically for that purpose. The next step is to install a sign close to the bridge to educate people on barn swallows. Did you know that The killing of Barn Swallows for their feathers was one of the problems that led to the founding of the Audubon Society and the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Also Cantigny plans to augment the Honey Bee Hill prairie left of the tee on 9 Woodside. In return for funding the barn swallow sign and the prairie hill, this area would be dedicated to Janice and a memorial plaque installed. If you are interested in making a donation then please visit our website for information on how you can help make this dream a reality. In addition to this, plans are in the works to hold a Janice Pacilio Memorial Golf Outing (and hopefully a dedication ceremony) on Saturday June 13th, 2015 Janice s birthday.

4 Education Corner By Kelly Storm Don t let the snow get you down. There are still plenty of ways to work on your golf game. There are several events coming up in January. Make a date to get together with your EWGA friends together with friends and work on your golf game. Hope to see you at one of them! 2015 Callaway Golf Fitness Workshop Series Presented by Dr. Paul Callaway: Director of Golf Fitness at the Cantigny Golf Academy. This 'Callaway Golf Fitness' workshop series will focus on how golfers of all ages and skill levels can develop the physical ability to: Improve their posture, balance and flexibility for a stress-free swing with reduced injuries Gain more golf-specific strength for added swing speed, power, control and distance Learn the mind-body-swing total golf-performance secrets of the PGA Tour Pros Cost: $10 adults; $15 couples; $5 juniors under 18 when accompanied by an adult (please pre-register , pay at the door, cash only) Dates and Times: Tuesdays, 7:15-8:30pm Jan. 6 - How to Gain Spine and Hip Flexibility for a Bigger Turn Jan Total Golf Conditioning for Maximum Power and Distance Feb. 3 - How to Un-Lock Your Hidden Golf Swing Speed Feb. 17 The 15-minute Lower Back Pain Solution for Golfers Mar. 3 - Simple Steps for Greater Distance and Accuracy Mar. 17 Golf Fitness Training Essentials for Avid Golfers Mar. 31 FIVE Top-Secret Power Moves to Gain 20 Yards Off the Tee Apr. 7 - How to Achieve the Proper Spine Angle for Greater Accuracy Consistency Apr 21 The SEVEN Essential Golf Fitness Exercises Every Golfer Needs to Know

5 Drinks and Links Gather your "summer time" golfing fiends in a comfortable and clean golf dome in Addison. Enjoy of evening of instruction and indulgence includes 2 hours of unlimited ball hitting, use of the short game area, PGA/LPGA golf instruction, light appetizers, and refreshments, (soda, water and wine) Please RSVP to Address is Links & Tees Golf Facility, 880 W. Lake St. Addison IL Dates - January 14th, 28th and February 4th, 18th Just What You Are Looking For Looking for a golf dome or some other facility for winter practice? Check out this website / Looking for a winter golf lesson series in the southwest suburbs? Check out this website - (lesson begin in early January - registration closes soon!) Want to be fitted for a new set of clubs? Check out this website -

6 Social Events: Events, Events, and More Events By Sue Miller We will be using the Just Golf (pay the site at the door) format for registration for the following two events: January 23 rd Wine with Me in Itasca: Join fellow EWGA members for an evening of wine and beer tasting at Wine with Me in Itasca. Affordably priced wine is available by the glass, by the bottle or by the case. They stock over 600 bottles of wine from around the world, nearly 200 wines are available at $12 or less, plus an extensive selection of estate and reserve wines. For more info on Wine with Me: Here is the registration link: February 20 th from 6 8:00. Oakbrook. This distinctive dining and entertainment venue features a bistro with exceptional Italian/American cuisine, wine; bowling and bocce; a year-round outdoor patio and fire pit. Join EWGA for a social night out, for bocce, food and drinks. We have reserved 3 bocce courts at $10.00 a person per hour. Pay the bocci court fee at the door. Food and beverage is on your own. Here is the registration link: rook 2015 Kick Off : 2015 Kick Off is set for Sat March 21 st at Fountain Blue in Des Plaines 2015 Schedule of EWGA Chicago Metro Events : I hope to have rest of the 2015 golf event schedule finalized by Feb 1 st. Stay tuned!

7 EWGA 2015 Championship: National EWGA Events The EWGA Championship started in It has grown to be the largest women s amateur golf competition in the world and we want YOU to be a part of the fun and excitement. Members of all skill levels are encouraged to compete so give the Championship a try and put your game to the test! Chapter Championship: July Bartlett Hills Golf Club Upper Midwest Semi-Finals: Aug Thornberry Creek at Oneida, Green Bay, WI Finals: Oct Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage, CA EWGA 2015 Cup: The EWGA Cup is an amateur match play competition conducted under the direction of the EWGA Association Headquarters (EWGA). Competition is conducted in two stages of play: Cup Qualifier 18 holes of Four-Ball and 18 holes of Singles completed over 2 days to determine the teams that will advance to The Cup Finals. All Qualifiers will be held during September Cup Finals are scheduled for November the Reunion Resort outside of Orlando, FL

8 EWGA 2015 NEW Par 3 Challenge: Looking for an Excuse to Escape Winter We Have One... EWGA s Par 3 Challenge! Grab a friend (a guy or gal member or non- member) and travel south this spring to compete in this fun 2- person best ball event. There are two opportunities coming up right around the corner in February: Savannah GA, on the 17th or Fort Worth, TX, on the 20th. Can t escape that fast? How about San Diego March 11 th or Scottsdale, AZ March 29 th? Don t feel like traveling as far there are 5 other locations in April and May and you can pick any one you d like! Look there s a qualifying round in our own backyard! Saturday, April 25 1:00 PM Shotgun The Royal Fox Country Club in Saint Charles, Illinois For more information and the full schedule visit the Par 3 Challenge website Treat yourself to some EWGA fun in the sun!

9 Member Services News By Cristine Marik 2014 Membership Campaign Results Let the celebrations begin! On a national level, there were 866 members who Shared Their Love of the Game by recruiting 1,200 new members to join EWGA during Here in Chicago, we had 13 members spread the word about EWGA and recruit 13 new members! Congratulations (AND THANK YOU!) to our 2014 recruiters! Anne Quigley Arlene Ohman Beth Bird Julie Suh Lisa Barrow Naomi Buerkle Patricia Jercich Patricia Tripar Patsy Albrecht Phyllis Cochran Rana Lee Robin Natzke Shirley Brown The 2015 membership campaign is already underway. Make your plans now to Share Your Love of the Game by encouraging your friends to join EWGA and begin playing golf with you! Welcome & Congratulations! We are excited to welcome some new members to our Chapter. In addition, congratulations are in order for members celebrating their anniversaries with the Chicago Metro Chapter this month. Welcome to Our New Members! Diane Simmons Happy Anniversary! 10 Years 15 Years Stacey Rychlewski Judith Feilen-Kocsis Mary Wondolowski We are so happy you are part of our Chapter!

10 Kick-Off Volunteer Opportunities Available Now We are currently looking for few good women to help at our Spring Kick-Off Event on March 21, If you are interested in getting involved, please send an to Sue Miller, Golf Events & Activities Director via the web site. Is Your Contact Information Up to Date? Have you recently moved or has your address changed? Then, don t forget to update your EWGA member profile so you won t miss out on communications from us regarding upcoming events, Spring Kick-Off, etc. To review and/or update your current profile information, visit sign in and click on My Information to make any needed changes. Don t forget to upload a current photo! Need some more excitement in your life? EWGA has a new relationship this year with the League of Adventurous Women, a non- profit network connecting active women with local adventure groups. Look for League of Adventurous Women on Facebook! Feel the need to communicate? Would you like to submit an article or run a column in the monthly newsletter? Or if you are more of a Social Media Maven and live for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Photobucket kind of person, and you want to help promote our chapter, please contact: Chris Busch, Communications Director for Chicago Metro Chapter mailto:chaptercommunications@ewgachicago.com One More Thing Hang on to your EWGA bag tag. Starting in 2015, instead of a new bag tag every year, you are only being issued one bag tag with your name and year you became an EWGA member.

11 Contact Us Chapter President: Shirley Brown Communications Director: Chris Busch Finance & Records Director: Julie Suh Golf Event and Activity Director: Sue Miller Golf Programs & Services Director: Kelly Storm Marketing Director: Stephanie Lippian Member Recruitment Director: Cindy Freeman Member Services Director: Cristine Marik Handicap Chair: Joan Adamczyk League Chair: Janet Zuffa Revenue Coordinator: Julie Clausing Webmaster: Chris Busch For More Information visit our EWGA Chicago Metro Chapter Website: For General Inquiries, send to For all other inquiries: 30 Surrey Hill Road, Palos Heights, IL Page 11