The Demo Memo Volume 5, Issue 2 June 2017

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The Demo Memo Volume 5, Issue 2 June 2017 The Midwest Section PGA is proud to announce QuikTrip as a new front page sponsor and also sponsor of our Volunteer of the Year Award, new for 2017.

of volunteering ones time and energy. In my opinion, this is a knockout combination: Quality Time and Quantity Time.

1 The Demo Memo Volume 5, Issue 2 June 2017 The Midwest Section PGA is proud to announce QuikTrip as a new front page sponsor and also sponsor of our Volunteer of the Year Award, new for This sponsorship is another positive step in the sections continued growth and development and an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a brand that showcases our core values, especially the act of volunteering ones time and energy. In my opinion, this is a knockout combination: Quality Time and Quantity Time. QuikTrip Corporation is a privately held company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a regional office located in the greater Kansas City area. Founded in 1958, QuikTrip has grown to more than $11 billion Company with 700+ stores in eleven states, 85+ stores located within the boundaries of the Midwest Section PGA. QuikTrip s strategy is to be the dominant convenience/gasoline retailer in each market and to reach that level not through sheer numbers of stores, but through key, high-end volume locations. With over 19,700 employees, Fortune has ranked QuikTrip on the list of Best Companies to work for the last fourteen years. QuikTrip also gives back 5% of net profits to charitable organizations. The QuikTrip Midwest Section PGA Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding volunteer or volunteers who are unselfish and offer dedicated service to the Midwest Section PGA and/or community in which they reside, as well as, has made a significant difference and mirrors the commitment to success in our professional ranks. The QuikTrip Midwest Section PGA Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented at the Commemoration of Awards banquet in October Eligibility: any apprentice, assistant, PGA professional of the Midwest Section PGA with the exception of any paid staff member. Criteria: persons being nominated for this award will have consistently demonstrated qualities of compassion, and service to either community and/or a variety of volunteer activities in one year. Additional: Judging Criteria: Volunteer work and contributions to the Midwest Section PGA / MPGA Foundation, including Quality / Quantity and impact of the contribution 20% The degree to which their services/actions have made a lasting or meaningful contribution or impact on their community and admired by peers 50% The length and degree of service(s) 10% The extent to which their service or action might be considered above and beyond the call of duty 20% This Issue The Demo Memo P 1 From the Officers P 2 Notes from the Districts P 3 Section Notes P 4 Tournaments P 5 Member Updates & Birthdays P 6 Section Officers Chad Meyers, PGA President Randy Towner, PGA Vice President Jay Kennedy PGA Honorary Past President Directors Flint Hills District: Cory Proehl, PGA KC Kansas: Mike Ricket, PGA KC Missouri: Sean Hanna, PGA Ozarks: Bryan Daniels, PGA Director at Large KS: Brad Volker, PGA Director at Large MO: Steve King, PGA Executive Director Brad Demo, PGA Submission Deadline: TBD more to follow Award: Plaque and $1,000 in QuikTrip Gift certificates 1

NOTES FROM THE OFFICERS From the President: Well the season is off and running at a rapid pace, minus a few rain days.

Demo, has been hard at work gaining momentum with our sponsorships and partners of the Midwest Section. Thank you for all the hard work.

He will be facilitating many of our player development programs such as Drive, Chip, & Putt as well as our tournaments throughout the season.

Thanks to all of you and your hard work. I would like to welcome Cory Proehl from Topeka C.C. as the new Flint Hills Director on the Midwest Section PGA Board.

Las Vegas Pro-Am filled very quickly this year and should be another great time in 2018. Have a great golf season.

As a reminder, PGA Sections now determine their own deadlines in order for championship deadlines to be set closer to the actual event dates.

supported by Mercedes-Benz USA & John Deere Mon.-Tues., July 31-Aug.

2 NOTES FROM THE OFFICERS From the President: Well the season is off and running at a rapid pace, minus a few rain days. The Section Tournament season is in full swing as well and I hope that many of you will be able to play in some events this year. Our man, Mr. Demo, has been hard at work gaining momentum with our sponsorships and partners of the Midwest Section. Thank you for all the hard work. We also have someone new this year in and out of the office. Rick Schultz has been hired as our Events Specialist and Tournament Director. He will be facilitating many of our player development programs such as Drive, Chip, & Putt as well as our tournaments throughout the season. We also cannot forget our rock in the office Shannon Johnson, who takes care of all of the Midwest Section PGA with great care. Thanks to all of you and your hard work. I would like to welcome Cory Proehl from Topeka C.C. as the new Flint Hills Director on the Midwest Section PGA Board. Cory will be taking over the duties of Dave Crawley who took a job in Iowa this spring. Las Vegas Pro-Am filled very quickly this year and should be another great time in Have a great golf season. Chad Myers, PGA Midwest Section President Registration is now open for the below events. As a reminder, PGA Sections now determine their own deadlines in order for championship deadlines to be set closer to the actual event dates. Registration for these tournaments is taken through the PGA of America. Register on PGA.org or call supported by Mercedes-Benz USA & John Deere Mon.-Tues., July 31-Aug. 1, 2017 Mules National Golf Club Warrensburg, MO Entry fee is $180 Register by Mon., July 26, 2017 Mon., July 31, 2017 Mules National Golf Club Warrensburg, MO Entry fee is $120 Register by Mon., July 26, 2017 presented by Club Car, Mercedes-Benz & OMEGA; supported by Titleist/FootJoy, TaylorMade Golf Company, PGA TOUR Mon.-Tues., August 14-15, 2017 Firekeeper Golf Course Mayetta, KS Entry fee is $200 Register by Wed., August 9,

NOTES FROM THE DISTRICTS KCK District: Hello Kansas City Kansas District Members: *** ½ day (6 hours) - $100.00 *** I hope everyone s season is off to a great start!

3 NOTES FROM THE DISTRICTS KCK District: Hello Kansas City Kansas District Members: *** ½ day (6 hours) - $ *** I hope everyone s season is off to a great start! I m aware that everyone is super busy right now, but if you can squeeze into your busy schedules, we need volunteers and players for several upcoming events. June 12, 2017 / Iron Horse Golf Club = Footprints in Fairways Pro Am. We need your support and need you to do your best to secure a team for the Scramble or Shamble. The Scramble is at 8:00 am and can be any four players GM, Superintendent, amateurs, members, friends --- anyone. This should be fast paced and fun no player of the year points and a smaller professional payout. The Shamble is one PGA professional and 3 other players (1:30 Shotgun) with player of the year points - major and a much higher purse. We need a minimum of 22 teams in the am and 28 in the pm, to make this event very special. We are also in need of your assistance with the following Midwest Section PGA events. You will receive MSRs, a shirt, hat and compensation for your time. Drive Chip & Putt June 14 - Eagle Bend GC, Lawrence KS June 22 - Twin Oaks CC, Springfield, MO July 10 - Fred Arbanas GC, Kansas City, MO August 26 (Sub-regional) - Buffalo Ridge Springs GC, Hollister, MO *** $50 QuikTrip gift card *** Web.com July 24 - Digital Ally Open Qualifier, Creekmoor & Ironhorse GC (need 6 per facility) August 7 - Price Cutter Open Qualifier, Rivercut GC & Millwood CC (need 6 per facility) *** Full day (12 hours) - $ *** *** ¾ day (9 hours) - $ *** Midwest Junior PGA Championship June 19 (Ages 13-18) - Brookridge Golf & Fitness (need 5 Rules Officials) *** Full day (10 hours) - $ *** *** ½ day (5 hours) - $50.00 *** Please contact Shannon at the MPGA Section Office. As always please contact me it there is anything I can do for any of you! Thank you! Mike Ricket KCK District Director Ozark District: Thank you to Steve King, Larry Ray, and the rest of the staff at Rivercut Golf Course for hosting the recent 36 Hole District Championship. Spud Bennett took home the title with a 6 under par total. Brian Maloney finished 2nd at level par for the 36 holes. Great playing guys! Thank you to everyone in the greater KC area for coming down to the 36 hole 4-ball championship held at Silo Ridge on May 22nd. We hope everyone enjoyed the golf course and had a great day in the Ozarks District. Mark your calendars: YMCA Silo Ridge CC Tuesday, August 8th. Pros do not need to bring a team. 4-Player Shamble plus a golf professional. Contact Bryan for additional details. Bryan Daniels, PGA Ozark District Director 3

SECTION NOTES Membership Notes: Thank you PGA Jr. League!

Having a step son that I am now introducing to the game, this has been the perfect avenue to get him involved and motivated to play.

Proud to say the Rivercut Sharks are 1-0 on the young season, but even more proud that we decided to get involved!

We sometimes lose site on how much each and every one of us can truly impact the future of our game!

4 SECTION NOTES Membership Notes: Thank you PGA Jr. League! First of all I would like to thank Chuck Higgins, PGA for coming and speaking to all Districts and really helping us to see the big picture of what PGA Jr. League is all about. Having a step son that I am now introducing to the game, this has been the perfect avenue to get him involved and motivated to play. Secondly I have to thank my assistant, Larry Ray, PGA that encouraged me to register him and for all the extra hours he puts in getting it organized and conducting practice sessions with our team! Proud to say the Rivercut Sharks are 1-0 on the young season, but even more proud that we decided to get involved! A note from my step son left on my desk after our first match says it all Thank you for signing me up in the golf team Steve, Love (with a heart) Wesley! We sometimes lose site on how much each and every one of us can truly impact the future of our game! MSR Cycle 15A Ends June 15, 2018 The 2017 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience, taking place in August in Las Vegas, will offer paid PGA/Reed single and Conference sessions. There will be close to 35 MSR credit opportunities. The PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, FL in January 2018 will offer both paid PGA/Reed Conference sessions and complimentary Education sessions. Job Opportunities Very proud of the Ozark s District as well as the other Midwest PGA Section facilities whose outstanding PGA professionals are spending the extra hours this summer doing this program. Steve King, PGA Midwest Section PGA Board Member (KCMO, Ozarks Districts) Rivercut Golf Course Springfield, Missouri Alvamar Countr y Club Assistant Professional Contact: Paul Hooser phoosergolf@gmail.com 1st Assistant Golf Professional Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club Contact: Mike Tanner Michael.Tanner@opkansas.org 4

TOURNAMENTS Tournament News The tournament season is off and kicking.

Stableford Ryan Buerk & Ben Perry Prairie Cup & Pro Pro Austin Jarchow & Ronald

Robert Russell and Jake Mann ( 3-Person Shamble) and Jeff Sedorcek (Pro

Reminder: 3 rd round matches of Year Long 4-Ball and Year Long Match Play MUST be

If they are not played by July 1 st, a coin flip will determine the winner.

concerns regarding all Midwest Section sponsored events.

5 TOURNAMENTS Tournament News The tournament season is off and kicking. We have been fortunate to dodge most of the rain over the last several months and enjoy some fun and exciting golf. Congratulations to our recent champions: Robert Russell 1-Person Scramble Rod Nuckolls Stableford Ryan Buerk & Ben Perry Prairie Cup & Pro Pro Austin Jarchow & Ronald Kosmatka 36 Hole 4-Ball Championship Brian Bennett Ozark Stroke Play Bryan Daniels, Robert Russell and Jake Mann ( 3-Person Shamble) and Jeff Sedorcek (Pro Scratch-Individual) and Rod Nuckolls and Ryan Fisher (Pro Scratch-Team). Reminder: 3 rd round matches of Year Long 4-Ball and Year Long Match Play MUST be played by July 1 st. If they are not played by July 1 st, a coin flip will determine the winner. Please do not hesitate to contact the Tournament Committee with any questions or concerns regarding all Midwest Section sponsored events. Chris Mabry, PGA Tournament Committee Chair PGA of America Member Access: Upcoming Events June 26 Ross Randal Par 3 Twin Oaks July 17 C&C Group Pro CC at Loch Lloyd July 24 Digital Ally Open Creekmoor GC/Ironhorse Aug 7 Senior Fred Arbanas - Champ Click Here for More Details View Tournament Flyers 5

MEMBER UPDATES As of 06/13/2017 June Birthdays Bryan Daniels, PGA 6/1 Josh Bowlin, PGA 6/19 Taylor Griffith, PGA 6/1 Tim Jarman,

Heavin, PGA 6/22 Eric Still, PGA 6/5 Zac Gavlak, PGA 6/23 Alex Pisano, PGA 6/8 Pat Zuk, PGA 6/26 Drew Cote, PGA 6/9 Ken Roper,

Grant Robbins, PGA 6/29 John Bozarth, PGA 6/16 Brien Boggess, PGA 6/30 Ryan Fitzpatrick, PGA 6/19 Paul Martocci, PGA 6/30 Sean

6 MEMBER UPDATES As of 06/13/2017 June Birthdays Bryan Daniels, PGA 6/1 Josh Bowlin, PGA 6/19 Taylor Griffith, PGA 6/1 Tim Jarman, PGA 6/20 Michael Norman, PGA 6/3 Michael Webb, PGA 6/21 John Rawdon, PGA 6/3 Trey Maughan 6/21 Nathan Sargent, PGA 6/3 Brad Heavin, PGA 6/22 Eric Still, PGA 6/5 Zac Gavlak, PGA 6/23 Alex Pisano, PGA 6/8 Pat Zuk, PGA 6/26 Drew Cote, PGA 6/9 Ken Roper, PGA 6/27 Steven King, PGA 6/9 Michael Waters, PGA 6/27 Wayne Ogle, PGA 6/12 C. Grant Robbins, PGA 6/29 John Bozarth, PGA 6/16 Brien Boggess, PGA 6/30 Ryan Fitzpatrick, PGA 6/19 Paul Martocci, PGA 6/30 Sean Saunders, PGA 6/19 Sean Chalk 6/30 Quarter Century Members Name Employer Class Michael K. Boring, PGA Shadow Glen Golf Club A-6 Stephen R. Harrison, PGA Highland Springs Country Club A-1 6

RMSPGA EMPLOYMENT FORM

RMSPGA EMPLOYMENT FORM It is the Section s responsibility to ensure that each member and apprentice is properly classified; therefore the Membership Committee has requested the 2013 annual review of all