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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The New Brunswick Golf Association, founded in 1934, is the official governing body for amateur golf in New Brunswick. It is a not-for-profit organization created and controlled by golfers for the benefit of the game. The NBGA has almost 15,000 individual members at 51 member clubs across the Province. The mission of the NBGA is to preserve, service, develop, promote and govern the game of golf throughout New Brunswick. The success of the NBGA and its many programs can be directly attributed to the hundreds of volunteer hours donated annual and to the dedication of the NBGA staff.
1. Member Communication - The NBGA web site is a great tool we use for communicating with our members. Check the web site for press releases, links, seminars, tournaments, and all kinds of other interesting information about golfing in New Brunswick. Also, check out www.golfnb.com, our tourism web site for information on golf courses in the province, including rates and packages. 2. NBGA Listserv - The NBGA Listserv is an exciting way for NBGA members to communicate through email. It is a bulletin board, discussion site, information medium, and an educational tool. you can keep informed about golf news, ask or answer questions, perhaps buy used golf equipment, learn about changes in golf events, etc. 3. Rules Education - A better understanding of golf leads to more enjoyment from the game and more appropriate behavior on the course by all players. 4. Slope & Course Rating - The foundation that allows for Handicapping and provides a reference point for the difficulty levels of different courses. 5. Handicaps - Only members of the NBGA/RCGA (in New Brunswick) are legally entitled to keep a handicap. 6. Provincial Championships - 18 in total now. Varied formats to interest golfers from all skill levels. Four Ball, Mixed, Senior, Family Classic, Inter-Club play with the Past Presidents Cup. A great test of golf and great promotion of the game. 7. National Teams - Junior, Amateur, Mid-Amateur and Senior. Provide exposure and attract resources to the game. 8. Junior Program - Comprehensive program that includes development camps, regional clinics, tournaments and the introduction of golf through the Future Links School Program. Fuels the future of the game of golf. 9. Scholarship Program - $3,000 to $4,000 awarded annually. 10. RCGA - You also become a member of Canada's largest and most important golf body, the Royal Canadian Golf Association. 11. Golf NB - Marketing of New Brunswick Golf Courses. Increased Green Fee revenues benefits golf clubs and their members. 12. Agronomy - Helping to keep golf courses green and enjoyable. The RCGA invests over $100,000 per year in turfgrass research. 13. Volunteer Awards - Recognizing and motivating the network of volunteers who sustain the game. 14. Government - Cultivating government support for the game to the benefit of all who play. 15. Member to Member Program - Discounts at NBGA Member Clubs so that you can enjoy the game at more than just your own club. 16. Golf Canada Magazine - Discounts on the RCGA magazine so that you can continue to enjoy the game even while you're not on the course.
The NB Ladies Golf Listserv is an exciting way for New Brunswick golfing women to communicate. It is an electronic mailing list, bulletin board, discussion site and an educational tool, all in one. To participate, all you need is email. It is just a short computer procedure to join.
Here is how it works: When you join the Listserv, you will be provided with helpful information which you should save in both hard and electronic copies. After you have joined, all messages that are sent to the list come automatically to you. Every time you open your email, you will see all the messages that have been sent to the list since the last time you checked. This way you can keep informed about golf news, ask or answer questions, perhaps buy used golf equipment from another golfer, learn about changes in golf events, etc. If you wish to comment on a discussion or send a message, you can do so by sending a letter to the list. Keep in mind that the NB Ladies Golf Listserv is an open forum and meant for all to use. It is like putting a notice on an actual bulletin board which we will all see and to which some of us will respond. Please note that hitting the reply button is not advised because it will send a letter to the sender only.
We cannot have a communication line without establishing some ground rules or "etiquette." These are general rules all subscribers must accept in order to join the Listserv. Our Listserv will work much better if we all follow these rules: 1. All messages and notices must be golf-related and of interest to NB women golfers. 2. All messages sent to the list must have the "subject" section filled in. If people receive an email with no "subject," they may not recognize it as coming from the list and may delete it. 3. Always reread your message before sending. Make sure it is appropriate and that you have removed all extraneous information such as copies of previous postings and long signatures. 4. Be aware that your email is open and read by many. 5. Be polite and courteous at all times. 6. No commercial advertising allowed. Personal golf-related classified, however, are encouraged. 7. No attached documents allowed. This rule must be strictly followed! Place your message in the body of the email. 8. No large files allowed. Keep your messages to reasonable length. List members do not want their computers tied up with a 20 page document or large graphic files for example.
How to join: 1. To subscribe (join) to the list, send a blank email to
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. 2. To send a message to the NB Ladies Golf Listserv, send a message to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Be sure to put "listserv" in the subject line. 3. To remove yourself from the list, send a blank email to list- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Once you have joined the Listserv, send us a short letter of introduction. See you there! If you are having problems joining, please notify me at the address listed below. Beverley Schneider - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |