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Ewing Charity Classic / Carl Westcott Update: Mark Harrison provided an overview of the Ewing Charity Classic that raised $178,000 for the Foundation. He thanked Committee Chairman, Simon Buckle and those Board Members that played and supported the event that honored Carl Westcott. Harrison also informed the Board that Mr. Westcott was very happy with the event and expressed an interest in getting involved with the event again in the future. Deloitte Justin Leonard Endowment Contract Extension: Mark Harrison updated the Board on the continued conversations regarding an extension to the existing agreement that expires in June of 2013. He still feels confident that an extension will be executed in early 2013. Legends Junior Tour Update: Mark Harrison informed the Board that the first year of the new Alliance Partnership was very successful and mutually beneficial and all parties involved intend to sign a five-year extension in the new year. Membership Committee Report Mark Harrison and Tony Martinez provided an update on the following Membership matters: Member statistics through December 1 were shared and discussed. o The Section has 26 more PGA Members compared to this time last year (2011 – 581 vs. 2012 – 607). o We have four fewer apprentices compared to this time last year (2011 – 136 vs. 2012 – 132). The number of apprentices continues to trend downward. Other Sections are also experiencing a similar decline. o We have 22 additional Members/Appr