Callippe Preserve
GC - Our next 18-hole golf
event
Saturday, March 29th -
11am
 It's time
to register for our next golf event. Callippe Preserve
Golf Course is located in Pleasanton off Hwy 680.
There will be a special drawing for the first 12 to register.
We are getting a special green fee rate of $67 because the
greens will be aerated on 3/24 & 3/25. The fee includes a
shared cart, range balls and prizes. Scramble format is
planned but stroke play is available for those who want to
post. Indicate your preference on the registration form.
Deadline to register is March
19th. ($10 late fee after 3/19 if space is available.)
Click
here to register.
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Trish
Powell - Congratulations
!
Volunteer of the
Month
 What
better way to start 2008 than to recognize our first Volunteer of
the Month. Trish has been instrumental in putting together the
member surveys that allow the board and committees to plan exactly
what you want. Thank you Trish!
And behind every great volunteer - there is a great
story. Trish transferred to the Northeast Bay Chapter in 2007
from the San Francisco Chapter. In addition to her welcome
skills behind the scenes Trish brings strong golf skills as
well.
Trish began golf at the age of 12 and continued through high
school where she was a member of the Boys team - no other girls were
involved in the sport at her high school. While attending the
University of Texas for graduate school, Trish also honed her golf
skills, achieving a 12 handicap.
Interesting to know that golf wasn't the only sport Trish was
involved in while she was growing up. In addition to golf, she
played softball, varsity tennis, and volleyball. However, golf
has always been a favorite and she has had the opportunity to learn
from the best - LPGA founder Shirley Spork at the
Golf School in San Diego; and Pia Nilsson and
Lyn Marriott "Golf 54". (Pia is Annika's
former golf instructor).
So "what's in the bag" for Trish? Callaway Fusion FT-3
driver, Mizuno irons with custom shafts and a Scotty Cameron mallet
putter. Trish is definately serious! Thank you Trish for
being a part of the Northeast Bay chapter! As part of her
recognition, Trish was presented with an EWGA logo'd scarf from
Talbots.
Submitted by Ann Marie
McGee |
2008 S.W.I.N.G.
Program
Education
Committee
Interested in participating in the
2008 S.W.I.N.G. (Skillful Women Inspiring New
Golfers) Program?  Please email education@ewganeb.org and specify if you're
interested in being a mentor (experienced golfer willing to guide a
new golfer in golf etiquette and pace of play and pair up with that
new golfer at some fun golf events) or mentee (new golfer). An
Education Committee member will contact you.
Additional information can be found on the EWGA website www.ewga.com . Just click on Education and
Player Development on the left-hand column, then click S.W.I.N.G.
under Golf Education in the upper right-hand column.
Information will be updated for 2008
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2008 Northern
California Match League
Play
Traveling
League
 The Northern California
chapters will be starting match play league competition next
month. We will be playing the first Sunday of every month
against a team from either Sonoma/Marin, San Francisco or
Sacramento. Franklin Canyon will
be our home course for all of our home events (NEB Hosts) at
12:30pm.
There will be four matches taking place with 2 players from
each team on the designated Sunday. Each match will have a head to
head component plus a team component for the foursome. We will
be adjusting the teams based on handicap so that you will be
competing against players of similar caliber. More details on
the format and rules will be forthcoming.
Teams will be announced next week and
payment must be made by check to EWGA-NEB by March
26th.
If you are interested in participating in the
league play, please send your name, email address, cell
phone/contact #, preferred dates (see below) and your current
handicap index to Barbara Competello at bcompetello@yahoo.com or call her cell phone at
415-999-3353.
NEB Schedule:
April 6th NEB hosts Sonoma/Marin #1
May 4th NEB BYE
June 1st NEB hosts San Francisco #2
July 13th Sacramento #2 hosts NEB
Aug 3rd Sonoma/Marin #2 hosts NEB
Sept 7th NEB hosts San Francisco #1
Oct 12th Sacramento #1 hosts
NEB |
Spring to Success
Luncheon
Wardrobe for
Opportunity
 Thank you to everyone who
supported the accessory drive for Wardrobe for Opportunity at the
kick-off. Michelle Augenstein was very
appreciative for our hospitality and support.
We will have an EWGA table again at Wardrobe's annual Spring to
Success luncheon, on Friday May 9th at the San Ramon Marriott.
Tickets are $80 each. First come, first served. Please
email questions to Ann Marie McGee, leadership@ewganeb.org or send your check to
Ann Marie McGee at focusONe Marketing, 1470 Maria
Lane, Suite 320, Walnut Creek, Ca.
94596. | |
Stevinson Ranch - Stay and
Play package
May 24th,
Saturday
We have a Stay and Play package at
Stevinson Ranch for Saturday, May 24th returning
Sunday. There are only 10 spaces available and the deadline is
near - March 30th. Stevinson Ranch is approximately 1
hour and 40 minutes from Walnut Creek heading south on Hwy 5.
The package includes 1 round of golf with cart, unlimited use
of range, social hour, dinner, overnight in a nice
cottage, and breakfast for $185 per person double
occupancy.
Carpooling will be available.
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Franklin Fridays - 9
holes
Starts March
28th
Ginny Taylor will be the
contact again this year for Friday evenings - twilight. First
tee time starts at 4:30pm. Cost is $12 to walk,
$18 to ride with free beverage ticket, popcorn and camaraderie
afterwards. We will play in 5 week session increments in net
competition with two flights. We will have prizes at the end
of each 5 week session. This is open to all members.
However, only those who play 3 of the 5 weeks will qualify for
prizes. Pay at course at Franklin Canyon GC in Hercules.
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Wednesday Nights at Dublin
Ranch
Starts April
2nd
Wednesday night golf will be starting
April 2nd at Dublin Ranch GC in Dublin (off Hwy
580). If you live or work in the 680 corridor area and would
like to be on the mailing list, please send your email address to
Mary Ann Pate at maryann@atimelysolution.com . We will have
tee times starting at 5:20pm. The fee will be $25 which will
include a cart. This is a fun course that is in great
shape. You can easily finish 9 holes in 2 hours or less.
Hope to see you out there! |
Free Clinics for
NCGA Members
Poppy Ridge
Golf Course in Livermore is providing NCGA members with
free clinics every Thursday (5:30-6:30pm) and Saturday
(2:30-3:30pm) during the month of April. To sign up call
925-44-POPPY. Space is limited in these
popular clinics.
April 3rd, Thurs. - Driver
April 5th, Sat. - Fairway woods
April 10th, Thurs. - Putting
April 12th, Sat. - No clinic (Demo Day)
April 17th, Thurs. - Chipping
April 19th, Sat. - Pitching
April 24th, Thurs. - Irons
April 26th, Sat. - Choosing the correct wedge
Also, register for free newsletters from Poppy Ridge and
automatic notification of your revised handicap index each month at
www.ncga.org |
NCGA Tournament
Opportunities - 2008
NCGA Members
Only
46th Annual NCGA Senior Net (Entries
close 4/2) $60 plus cost of cart
Individual registration on www.ncga.org . Handicaps up to 40.4 and must be 55
or older. Stroke play format. Please check who has
registered already for a local site and try to spread out -
especially at Poppy Ridge - so more of us can qualify to
advance.
May 1st (Thursday) Local Qualifying at Castle Oaks, Fig Garden,
Mare Island, Palo Alto, Rancho Canada, and Poppy Ridge (3 different
options).
If you advance through local qualifying then May 29-30 is the
Championship at Poppy Hills.
Submitted by Pat
Block |
Volunteer
Awards
Your help is always
appreciated
This year we will be focusing on
the importance of all of our volunteers. Each volunteer will
receive a surprise gift at every event! Every time you
volunteer you will earn a ticket to be entered into a drawing at the
end of the year awards event. (The more you volunteer, the
more chances you have to win!) Only volunteers will be
eligible for this special drawing. There will be more than one
winner! We always need helpers for each event, such
as check-in, scoring, passing out water, snacks, etc.
Submitted by Ginny
Taylor |
Kepler's Spring Club
Checkup!!!
Demo Day, March
30th
 Make sure your clubs are ready for the new
season. Have you had your clubs in to be measured for loft,
lie, grip size and length to make sure they fit? We will
measure you at no cost. Cost will apply if
adjustments need to be made. Most services
completed within 24 hours, some done the same day.
Kepler's Demo Day -
Sunday, March 30th - 10am to 3pm
Boundary Oak driving range in Walnut
Creek |
Mark Your Calendar
Don't Miss a Date!
Last call -
March 19th, Wednesday
-
Deadline to register for our next
EWGANEB golf outing at Callippe GC in Pleasanton on
3/29
March 28th, Friday -
Franklin Fridays twilight golf starts at Franklin Canyon
March 29th, Saturday -
EWGANEB golf outing at Callippe GC in Pleasanton
March 30th, Sunday -
Deadline to register for the Stay and Play package at
Stevinson Ranch
March 30th, Sunday -
Kepler's Golf Repair Demo Day at Boundary Oak GC in Walnut
Creek
April 2nd, Wednesday night -
Dublin Ranch twilight golf starts
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