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Message from Mark Kelly - November 2011
PAO Members,

Mother Nature has really displayed her power this past fall. In the Lehigh Valley, we dealt with an earthquake, hurricane, hail, and almost an entire month of rain. Finally, an October snow storm resulted in power outages all across the area, destroying many trees.

This past Monday, most of the assistants who were signed up for the PAO Fall Meeting were able to make the event, even with the storm. For those who could not make the event, Scott Nye, Mark Anderson and Geoffrey Surrette spoke about how PGA Membership can lead to different career paths and benefit your long-term career goals. Thank you, gentlemen, for taking time to share this information with the PAO members.

During our Fall Meeting, we held our Second Annual PAO Raffle. Many product reps for the Philly Section donated prizes for our membership. Winners did not have to be in attendance to receive a prize. Winners are listed below. Please contact me @ markkelly@pga.com to claim your prize. 
 
Quinlan Golf – Trip to Ireland --- Dan Donohue
TaylorMade R-11 Driver --- Michael Little
Laser Link Range Finder --- Jack Sodoma
Peter Millar $250 Certificate --- Kevin Nicholson
Peter Millar $150 Certificate --- Jim Parella
Peter Millar $100 Certificate --- Steve Cutler
Zero ½ Sleeve Rain Jacket --- Chris Wisler
Zero ½ Sleeve Rain Jacket --- Mark Kelly
FJ Icons --- Jeff Breiner
FJ Icons --- Mike Paukovits
Adidas Tour 360 ATV Shoes --- Brian Levengood
Adidas Tour 360 ATV Shoes --- Andy Watters
Adidas Tour 360 ATV Shoes --- Sean Williams
Nike Lunar Golf Shoes --- Tyler Davis
Maui Jim Sunglasses --- Dan Donohue
Adidas Shirt --- Steve Kiefner
Adidas Shirt --- Jason Przystup
Dozen ProV1 Golf Balls --- Todd Lermitte
Dozen ProV1 Golf Balls --- Neil Maurer
Dozen ProV1 Golf Balls --- Mike Paukovits
 
Winners must contact me by November 20th.
If anyone is looking to play this offseason, there is a Winter Tour Series run by Jamie Shaffer. This tour runs from November through March with multiple formats. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to shaffer004@aol.com.

As always, please thank our sponsors.  If you played in an event, thank the host professional and club. If you received a raffle prize, contact the representative and thank them for their donation. The PAO Title Sponsor is West Coast Thoroughbreds. Please extend thanks to Ted Friel (tedf41@hotmail.com) for West Coast Thoroughbreds’ support of our organization.

Thank the speakers of our events for sharing their insight, and our Section Staff for help behind the scenes. It doesn’t take much: send an email or a letter. Just show your appreciation for their help.
           
 
Thank you for the great year,
 
Mark R. Kelly
PAO Co-Chair