20. Encourage Section member support of PGA of America programs such as Free Lesson Month, Player
Development, Performance Trak, Compensation Survey, Play Golf America, Get Golf Ready and the President’s
Council
21. Continue to enhance relationships with all allied associations
I would like to extend a special thank you to my fellow officers and board members for their selfless dedication to the
promotion of the game and continued success of the Northern Texas PGA. In addition, I offer my appreciation to the
following committee chairmen and their respective committees for their strong support of the Section and Foundation:
Advisory Board - Mike McKinley; Assistants Committee - Jerrod Simmons; Awards Committee - Courtney Connell;
Coaching and Teaching Committee - Tony Martinez; Education Committee - Casey Paulson; Employment - Paul Earnest /
Tony Martinez; Finance Committee - Paul Earnest; Fundraising - Abe Hernandez; Golf 2.0 - Chuck Higgins; Junior Golf Cameron McCormick; Team Golf - Jordan Harris; Tournament Committee - Britt Patton.
It has been my distinct pleasure to serve as your President in 2012. Thank you for extending to me your confidence and
support when I have called upon you for assistance. While the future of the Section is bright, it remains dependent upon
the continued involvement of each PGA Member.
I am confident that you will find this year’s Annual Business Meeting to be informative and beneficial. Best wishes to
you and your family for a healthy and prosperous 2013.
Philip Bleakney
President
Northern Texas PGA
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