2016 NGBA Annual Show
Member's Invite Packet
Golf Headquarters/NGBA Membership CORPORATION MEETING & ORDER WRITING SESSIONS The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa | Tucson, AZ
W E L C O M E B A C K ! SEPTEMBER 26–28 Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa Tucson, Arizona
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES This is a madatory meeting for all members or their proxied representative. Lodging Reservations: Friday, September 9 th Name Badges: Prompt Response is Requested
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa 3800 E Sunrise Drive Tucson, AZ
You are responsible for making your lodging reservations directly with the hotel. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Golf Headquarters/NGBA Meeting. RESERVATIONS BY PHONE: 520–742–6000 ONLINE: www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/golfheadquarters2016
Important cut-off info: Our Room Block will be held up to, but no later than September 9th at 5 p.m. At that time, La Paloma will release any unused portion of the room block, but continue to accept reservations based upon room and rate availability. After this point, the resort will no longer be able to guarantee the contracted group rate. DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 If booked before September 9th, the group room rate will be available 3 days prior and 3 days after the event dates, subject to availability of guest rooms at the time of reservation.
$10 Resort Fee (NGBA Members will receive a credit for this charge): Guestroom internet services, unlimited local phone calls and long distance (toll free calls), first two (2) pages of incoming faxes, access to in- room safe, use of self-parking facilities, unlimited admission to the WestinWORKOUT Fitness Center, and complimentary shuttle service to La Encantada Shopping Center. ROOM RATE: $159 Single and Double rate (plus applicable taxes and fees) CHECK IN: 3PM CHECK OUT: 12PM
Cancellation of Reservations: The Hotel has three (3) day individual cancellation policy. If a guest needs to cancel their reservation, they need to do so at least three (3) days prior to their arrival date to avoid penalty. If they cancel inside of three (3) days, the Hotel will charge one (1) night room and tax to guest’s credit card.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT SUGGESTIONS:
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FREE SELF-PARKING ON-SITE
Taxi, Uber Arizona Stagecoach azstagecoach.com Tucson Airport Cabs tucsonairportcab.com
Approx. $40–50 each way
National Golf Buyers Association
Meeting 2016 — Tucson
MEMBER MEETING ITINERARY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
8 AM–1 PM................... Board Meeting.......................................... Goldwater 2:30 PM–4:30 PM....... Marketing/Best Practices Seminar...... Sonoran 1
All members and staff are encouraged to attend. Presentations on the newest social media trends, marketing and other best practices presented. Presenters TBD. Refreshments and light snacks provided. SPONSORED BY WILSON STAFF GOLF 5:30–7:30 PM.............. Welcome Reception. .............................. Fiesta Area (Outdoors) Members, their staff and suppliers will gather to kickoff the events of the meeting. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. SPONSORED BY SRIXON CLEVELAND GOLF
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
8 AM–12 PM.................. Corporation Meeting..............................Murphey A continental breakfast with hot items will be served. Discussions on corporate business and presentations from several major suppliers will take place. An election will be held to fill the vacancies on the Board of those members whose terms will be expiring. Reminder: This meeting is mandatory for all members or their representative. If you are unable to attend, please have your proxy signed and turned in prior to this meeting. Note: Another member cannot represent you at this meeting. SPONSORED BY ARCCOS AND COBRA/PUMA 12–1 PM ......................... Awards Luncheon................................... Sonoran Immediately following the Corporation Meeting, all members and suppliers will gather in the Sonoran for a buffet lunch/awards ceremony. Member and supplier awards will be presented at this time. There will be no charge for you or your staff to attend this event. SPONSORED BY MIZUNO AND NEW BALANCE 1–7 PM............................ Order Writing Session........................... Arizona Ballroom The exhibits will be open for order writing. A list of confirmed suppliers will be emailed prior to the meeting. BEVERAGES SPONSORED BY SUN MOUNTAIN 5:30–7 PM .................... Reception................................................. Arizona Ballroom Hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will be available in the exhibit area. SPONSORED BY BAG BOY AND TOUR EDGE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8 AM–4 PM..................Order Writing Session.......................... Arizona Ballroom
A continental breakfast with hot items will be served. The exhibits will be open for order writing. Our Committees and our Vendor partners appreciate your presence and support until the exhibits close. BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY IZZO AND SKY GOLF. BEVERAGES SPONSORED BY SUN MOUNTAIN AND VOLVIK 12–1 PM........................ Lunch. ...................................................... Sonoran All members, suppliers and staff are invited to attend.
SPONSORED BY BRIDGESTONE AND TAYLORMADE/ADIDAS/ADAMS/ASHWORTH 5:30–6:30 PM............. Sunset Cocktails.................................... Firepit area Celebrate the close of the show. Hosted by the NGBA
PLEASE NOTE: Name Badges are required for all events. Please complete the enclosed form and return it immediately. Any additions/changes should be sent to shutchings@golfheadquarters.com at least one (1) week prior to the meeting.
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Meeting 2016 — Tucson
GOLFING AT LA PALOMA COUNTRY CLUB
$99 +tax 18 holes, cart and range balls
Contact the La Paloma Country Club to reserve your tee time La Paloma Country Club at The Westin, a Troon golf course has Callaway XR rental clubs available at $50 per set Phone: 520–742–6100
La Paloma Country Club: “Our 27-holes of Jack Nicklaus signature golf offer immaculate grounds and a challenging layout that will keep you engaged from your first tee to your last. With the beautiful Sonoran desert as your background, you’re bound to feel energized and worlds away from anything but your golf game.”
Possible reseeding, courses may be cart path only during our visit at La Paloma.
National Golf Buyers Association
Meeting 2016 — Tucson
NAME BADGES MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM
Fill out the information below for each person that will attend activities associated with the Golf Headquarters/NGBA meeting. Clearly print the information as you would like it to appear on the badge. Please list only one company for each individual.
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PROMPT RESPONSE IS REQUESTED Please email or fax the completed form to shutchings@golfheadquarters.com or (843) 402–0143 Any questions or changes, please contact Sarah Hutchings at the Corporate Office (843) 402–0142 ext. 203 or shutchings@golfheadquarters.com
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PROXY
Instrument of Proxy for members of the National Golf Buyers Association, Inc. This Proxy is solicited and authorized by the directors and will be used exclusively at/ for the National Golf Buyers Association, Inc. Corporation meeting specified below.
The undersigned member in good standing of the National Golf Buyers Association, Inc. (NGBA), dba Golf Headquarters , revoking all proxies previously given, hereby nominates, constitutes and appoints _______________________________ the true and lawful proxy of the undersigned, with full power of substitution, to attend, act and vote in respect of member’s privileges allowed by the NGBA Bylaws and NGBA Articles of Incorporation at the Corporation Meeting to be held on the 27 th day of September, 2016 and at my adjournment or adjournments thereof in the same manner, to the same extent and with the same powers as if the undersigned were present at the meeting identified above or any adjournments thereof.
________ ______________________________ (Member Name — Please Print)
______________________________________ (Member Signature)
______________________________________ (Date)
Proxy must be dated and signed by member in good standing.
National Golf Buyers Association
Meeting 2016 — Tucson
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