February 2023 already?!? This will be the Coastal NJ Chapter’s third year! Time does fly! Before you know it, the official golf season in New Jersey will begin (1 April), along with our leagues (17 April), events (Tee-off lunch 25 March) and other golf and social opportunities. Now is the time to plan and prepare. Read below for recent news, important dates, and upcoming events.
I hope that you will join me and take advantage of all that our chapter and golf have to offer! It all begins with membership. If you have not yet renewed or joined, now is the time to do so. Take advantage of the renewal discount offered until March 15th. You do not want to miss out!!!
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Membership Renewal
Go to the Member Clubhouse
Log in with your email and password
On the "MY PROFILE" tab, select the orange RENEW button
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Any time you are looking for information and news updates, please visit our web site, www.lpgaamateurscoastalnj.com, or our Chapter Facebook page.
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A few years ago, uniting the women of Monmouth & Ocean counties through the sport of golf was a dream. Two women (hint: Judy Chevalier was one) explored the interest and possibility of such a collaboration. Women were invited to play with other women on a regularly scheduled basis. They would strengthen their alliances into friendships by meeting after the round for a bite and beverage.
Covid ensued. Pop Up golf was created as the ladies invited others to play golf — which was deemed “safe.” The women golfers of the community saw the power of women working together.
In January 2021, the LPGA Amateurs Coastal NJ announced its formation, welcoming players. The chapter surpassed its goal of 50 members by more than 100%! A few founding members (Alice Anselmo, Karen Kantor, Judy Chevalier, and Ann Mackey) took on leadership roles to help create and develop a structured women’s network of golfers in the region with the support of the national group: the LPGA. Additional effort was needed to organize and communicate with the membership. A huge shoutout to Lara Burke, Arlene Rodriguez, Robbie Cohen, Susan Murphy, Liz Dickerson, Sandy Robertson, and Gabrielle Salemi for their contributions.
Entering our 3rd year, we comprise over 175 members (some multi-chapter), offer 10 leagues, monthly (golf) events, fundraise for charitable causes, offer GHIN signups and renewals and are growing our competitive interest and activity!
Our current leadership, (we are all volunteers), has put together an exciting calendar for 2023. We invite you to attend our February Zoom informational series. Get to know us. Get to know more about golf.
Preview our calendar. Find ways to connect and belong.
When women work together, great things happen!
Ann Mackey
Founder
President
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Important Dates: Time to Get Excited!!
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Save the dates and start planning! Upcoming deadlines and events:
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Membership Renewal
until 3/15; then renew is at a higher Re-Join rate |
Now |
Log in with email & password at Member Clubhouse, “My profile” Tab, Click Here |
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Getting to know
LPGA Amateurs
Coastal NJ
Chapter Zoom
Webinars.
Details below
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February
Thursdays
(7-8PM)
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Zoom Webinar Registration
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GHIN Registration/ Renewals thru LPGA Amateurs Coastal NJ |
2/14 |
Registration/Renewal |
Pop-Up Golf 2023 sign up |
Starts 3/15 |
Pop-Up Golf |
March Tee off Luncheon |
Saturday
3/25 |
Riverview Pavilion, Belmar
Tee Off 2023
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| March League Registration |
Opens 3/27
at 8 am |
Find your League here |
2023 NJ GHIN Score Posting Begins |
4/1 |
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Coastal NJ League play begins |
Week of 4/17 |
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| Season Opener Event |
4/29 (Saturday) |
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club, Egg Harbor, NJ |
Visit our website for a full list of EVENTS planned for 2023! More details will be forthcoming as the year progresses.
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Getting to Know Coastal Chapter NJ Zoom Series
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Member respondents to our recent member survey provided invaluable information on their areas of interest and personal growth for the 2023 season. Using the survey results, we are pleased to offer four short zoom webinars covering areas of member concerns where you will have the opportunity to ask your questions. Starting Thursday, February 2nd, and continuing for 3 additional Thursday evenings from 7 pm to 8 pm, we are excited to offer our members the following:
Use this Webinar RSVP link to let us know which sessions/dates you plan to attend. Participants will receive an email reminder of the Zoom link the day before the session. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!!
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Tee-Off Luncheon: Save The Date
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Saturday, March 25th
Location: Riverview Pavilion, Belmar, NJ
The Tee Off Luncheon is the showcase event of the Coastal NJ chapter and its supporting sponsors and partners. There will be information tables and shopping. It is an energizing afternoon of fun and games, gifts, buffet lunch with cash bar, a guest speaker, fashion show and prizes and basket drawings! This event readies its participants for the upcoming golf season and handicap and league registration. It is a MUST ATTEND EVENT!
Invite a friend. Registration details are coming soon and will be posted to our website and sent to membership via email.
Help make this a successful fun day by volunteering at the event for such things as room set up, greeting guests, selling 50/50 tickets, distributing gifts or perhaps serving as a model for the fashion show. A complete list of volunteer opportunities can be found on our chapter website: https://chapters.lpgaamateurs.com/chapter-news/NJCO#tee-off-volunteer-opportunity As an added benefit, a few hours of your time earns you V.I.P. rewards!
Contact: Deb Preston at dpreston06@verizon.net
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The following is a list of leagues currently planned for our members for the 2023 season. This is subject to updates. Registration will open March 27th at 8 a.m. Additional league information will be posted soon to our website.
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The Winter Indoor League
The inaugural season for the coastal chapter’s winter indoor leagues has 25 Coastal Chapter members participating in either the Wednesday evening league or the Thursday morning 9 hole league. The season began playing in British Columbia on a beautiful, lush course. Players were fortified with British tea & scones. Our next stop was Hawaii where fresh pineapples and Mai Tai drinks didn’t help some from landing golf balls on the lava rocks surrounding many of the holes. We played closest to the pin on the par 3 hole with the following winners in each bay:
Thursday league winners were: Clare McDowell, Robbie Cohen, Lynn Jewell and Angela Haslach tied with Beth Staub.
Wednesday League winners were: Cate Knight, Cathy Cox, and Ann Mackey.
Thank you to Tee2Greeen (T2G) for awarding our winners with a sleeve of golf balls. Next up is a narrow course (think Shark River) in Germany. Here’s hoping the hot pretzels and beer aid in course strategy among the trees.
Judy Synder summed it up best with her comments, “What a welcoming group and a great way to keep swinging during the winter”. Lynn Jewell added, ”Just do it! You’ll have fun!”
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Welcome New Coastal Members for 2023
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| Gail Bujold |
| Patty Faugno |
| Janice Geiges |
| Phyllis Geis |
| Patsy Guttenplan |
| Jean Holian |
| Meghan Lalonde |
| Katherine Locke |
| Stephanie McCarthy |
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Elizabeth McLaughlin
Diane Moss |
| Maya Murthy |
| Susan Pontani |
| Sharon Primerano |
| Priscilla Reilly |
| Doris Rudnick |
| Donna Sanclemente |
| Cynthia Singley |
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Play for Pink Update
The LPGA Amateurs Play for P.I.N.K (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, Knowledge) events donated a record $5 million to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in 2022. This is a $1 million increase from the prior year. An email from the BCRF states “…PFP will fund 20 research projects…This donation would not have been possible without each of you!”
The Coastal Chapter is proud to have participated in Play for P.I.N.K. and through our members participation, we contributed over $3,000.
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Handicap & Competition Corner
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Handicap News: Get Your GHIN Here
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Coastal NJ members can renew or obtain their 2023 GHIN (Golf Handicap Information Network) through our chapter starting on February 14 at 6PM. The fee for enrollment is $35. Registration/renewal will be available all season long. Renewal/registration is found at this link: Get Your Handicap Here
The only requirement for enrolling in the GHIN at this site is that you are a current member of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association, Coastal New Jersey Chapter. Your GHIN enrollment will be good throughout 2023.
The active handicap posting season for New Jersey and the immediate area resumes on April 1, 2023. Please note that scores for rounds played in other areas that are still in active seasons MUST be posted as they are played.
Learn more about the benefits of getting a GHIN Handicap at our chapter zoom webinar on February 16th at 7pm. (RSVP here.) Getting a GHIN Handicap is for all levels of players.
Questions? Contact Irene Hunt, ireneannhunt@gmail.com
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Chapter Sponsorships
We Need Your Help!
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Sponsorships and partnerships help defray the Chapter’s administrative expenses and allow us to offer educational, networking and charitable activities to our members and local communities. Sponsors are the “WOW” of our organization. We have enjoyed the support of a variety of sponsors and are working to grow our relationships with businesses as our chapter continues to grow. Becoming a sponsor exposes a business locally, nationally and internationally.
Our members can help in two ways. First, support our sponsors. Show them the value of sponsorship. Second, we need your help in procuring new sponsors for the upcoming season. Let your friends, relatives or businesses you associate with know the benefits of partnering with the LPGA Amateurs and our Coastal NJ Chapter.
Additional details found here
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Volunteer and See the LPGA in Action
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The LPGA and PGA of America recently announced 2023 as “The Year of Women’s Golf in New Jersey”. How exciting is that for all of us who live and play in this beautiful state! Details regarding this announcement are provided in this link.
NJ will have not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 LPGA Golf Tournaments in the 2023 LPGA tournament season. As a Coastal NJ Chapter member, you can sign up now as a volunteer for the tournaments that interest you.
As a volunteer, you will receive passes for those days and perhaps additional days. You will get up close and personal with the LPGA golfers. Volunteer packages usually include lanyards, hats and shirts. And, for example, the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Seaview offers a free round of golf for your volunteerism. Each tournament varies and all websites are listed below with their particular requirements and offers.
Sign up NOW to obtain the best volunteering positions at the tournaments you choose. Being a volunteer is worth your time and energy and you meet lots of interesting people.
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Pop-Up Golf operates all year round for active members. Pop-up golfers get alerted via email to golf rounds where chapter members are looking for other members to play; and you post your open slots to the Pop-Up Golf list. Registration for 2023 Pop-Up Golf begins on March 15th at this link.
Vitally Involved Participants (VIPs) are at the heart of our chapter and we can always use more help!! You’ll make friends along the way. Members can earn VIP credits toward end of year prizes, just by being involved. Playing in a league or golf event, representing the chapter in a competitive event, helping on a committee, lending a hand in a single event, serving in a leadership role...You are important to our community! We love our VIPs. Become one today. Contact Karen Kantor at kkantor58@gmail.com or Ann Mackey at lpgaamateur@gmail.com
V.I.P. REWARDS PROGRAM - STEPS TO REDEEM YOUR 2022 V.I.P. REWARD Members who have renewed their 2023 Coastal NJ membership (or registered for a 2023 event where they paid registration) are eligible to request the reward for up to the amount paid. (We will not issue more than the amount and if there is a balance, it will carry over for another registration. The voucher is valid for 2023.)
To claim your reward, send an image of your letter to Alice Anselmo mimipeyton@gmail.com, stating for which item(s): membership, event, etc. you have registered. Once the information has been verified, Alice will process the reward, which will be mailed to you in the form of a check. This may take up to two weeks to complete.
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