PGA Welcome Reception presented by Elations Headlines Busy Schedule
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – PGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry leaders from throughout the United States and global golf destinations can anticipate a full schedule of special events, golf tournaments and outings, allied association meetings and professional networking opportunities at the 2010 PGA Fall Expo, August 16-18, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The PGA Fall Expo Welcome Reception presented by Elations
The PGA Fall Expo Welcome Reception presented by Elations returns to the first night of exhibition events, Tuesday, Aug. 17, at TAO nightclub located in The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The PGA Fall Expo’s most popular networking event offers a fun environment to build relationships among industry peers while enjoying complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres and music. Elations returns for the third year as sponsor of the event.
“We’re excited to once again sponsor the PGA Fall Expo Welcome Reception and make a continued commitment to the sport,” said Steve Tebeau, who has spearheaded the ongoing golf relationship for the Elations team. “We are developing a strong connection with the golf community and we’re thrilled about the response that we’ve received from enthusiasts and pros alike. Simply put, Elations shares the common goal of playing golf longer with less discomfort.”
Golf Tournaments, Outings & Demo Day
In addition, PGA Golf Exhibitions offers more golf options than ever before with three golf tournaments and outings at the award-winning Revere Golf Club, just 20 minutes off the Las Vegas Strip. PGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry leaders can participate in the PGA Fall Expo golf event of their choice – the $7,000 PGA Professional Challenge Cup, the Amateur Shoot-Out or the Industry Golf Outing – on Monday, Aug. 16, the day prior to the opening of the 2010 PGA Fall Expo. Details and online registration for the tournaments is online at www.pgaexpo.com.
Before or after golf, attendees can personally test the latest equipment, aids and accessories at the 4th Annual PGA Fall Expo Demo Day, also at Revere Golf Club, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16. More than 30 golf companies will provide attendees with real golf testing experience of the latest products.
Complimentary Education Conference
The most important issues, trends and developments shaping the business of golf are taking the spotlight at the PGA Fall Expo Education Conference. Timely seminar topics include social media strategies; creative pricing practices; top teaching techniques; green golf strategies; and better bottom-line management. Seminars and keynote presentations will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Education Conference seminars will continue to be led by the industry’s foremost experts from The PGA of America, Association of Golf Merchandisers and successful golf business leaders, plus provide PGA members with MSR credits for each hour attended.
Additionally, PGA Fall Expo attendees can participate in a variety of allied association member events during show week.
PGA Member Town Hall Meeting
The PGA of America also will hold a PGA Member Town Hall with PGA President Jim Remy and Chief Executive Officer Joe Steranka in the PGA Member Business Center on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 3:00 p.m. The PGA Member Business Center is located in the Titian Room, across from the show floor. PGA members in attendance will receive two MSR credits in the meeting category.
The Association of Golf Merchandisers
The Association of Golf Merchandisers will host a special educational event on Monday, Aug. 16, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., in the Veronese Rooms #2401-2403 of The Venetian. The educational event includes sessions by Tracy Moffatt – “Unlocking the Inventory Challenge;” a retail “State of the Business” roundtable with Vicki Bernstein, Tracy Moffatt and Ken Morton Jr.; and a presentation of the best visual displays from AGM Front Nine & Golf World’s 100 Best Golf Shops. The AGM educational event will be followed by a cocktail hour sponsored by PGA Golf Exhibitions. The educational event is open to all PGA members registered for the PGA Fall Expo who will receive 3 MSR credits in the education category for attending. Additionally, the AGM is hosting six seminars during the PGA Fall Expo Education Conference including a Fashion Vendor Roundtable hosted by Vicki Bernstein on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 1:15 p.m. at the PGA Fall Expo main stage. PGA members receive 1 MSR credit for each education seminar hour attended.
PGA Magazine Regional Meeting
PGA Magazine, the official monthly publication of The PGA of America, will hold three regional meetings for PGA Professionals in the fields of clubfitting, merchandising and mentoring/coaching, Aug.17-18, at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The regional meetings* are among a series of similar events held throughout the country to support a national PGA Professional conference program hosted by PGA Magazine. More than 50 influential PGA Professionals with expertise in the fields of clubfitting, merchandising and mentoring/coaching will participate in half-day roundtable discussions identifying trends, challenges, growth opportunities and similarities across geographical markets.
*Note: These meetings do not satisfy the PGA MSR Meeting Requirements.
National Golf Course Owners Association/Nevada Golf Course Owners Association
The Nevada Golf Course Owners Association (NvGCOA) will be hosting a concierge booth at registration to welcome all attendees to Nevada and help with golf, dining and show arrangements. In addition the NvGCOA Annual Meeting will be held during the first day of the PGA Fall Expo, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. The NvGCOA Annual Meeting will be followed by a National Golf Course Owners Association Reception from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. All NvGCOA and NGCOA events will be at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino.
National Golf Sales Representatives Association
The National Golf Sales Representatives Association (NGSA), along with the NGSA’s management company Golf Clearing House, will be located at booth #1033 to provide a central networking and communications hub for NGSA members and golf sales representatives attending the PGA Fall Expo. Additionally, the NGSA will support the second annual PGA Fall Expo Career Fair through sales representative employment workshops and their direct connection to open sales representative positions at more than 200 golf companies currently listed in the NGSA’s The Sales Leader “Reps Wanted Section.”
AMF Golf Management Services
The AMF Golf Management Services (AMF) annual west coast meeting will be held at the 2010 PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 17-18, at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. Based on the successful AMF membership meeting held during the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., AMF will utilize the golf industry’s west coast business gathering to reach additional AMF members. AMF meetings will be held in meeting rooms connected to the PGA Fall Expo Show floor and also will feature AMF sponsors who are exhibiting at the PGA Fall Expo. Additionally, AMF will hold educational sessions and a reception for AMF members during the three-day event. AMF members must register to attend the PGA Fall Expo to gain access to the AMF programs at the Venetian.
About the PGA Fall Expo
Thousands of PGA Professionals and influential buyers will come to the 2010 PGA Fall Expo to see the top brands of golf including exhibitors such as AHEAD, Antigua, Ben Hogan/Sport Haley, Callaway Apparel, Callaway Golf, Carnoustie, CHAMP, Cleveland Classics, Cleveland Golf/Srixon, Club Glove, Cutter & Buck, Ecco, Fairway & Greene, Free Fall, Full Swing Golf, GEAR for Sport, Greg Norman Collection, Imperial Headwear, Izod G, LIJA, Peter Millar, PING, PING Apparel, Pukka Headwear, SkyGolf GPS, Sunice, TourEdge, Tehama, Under Armour, Zero Restriction and many more.
The 2010 PGA Fall Expo will begin with Outdoor Demo Day and three Industry Golf Tournaments on Monday, Aug. 16, at the award-winning Revere Golf Club in nearby Henderson, Nev. More than 250 golf companies will present and demonstrate their latest merchandise in new, upscale, all-inclusive exhibit displays at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PGA Golf Exhibitions, The PGA of America and the Association of Golf Merchandisers will again collaborate on a comprehensive education program offered to attendees at no cost, Aug. 17-18, on the Show floor and in adjacent meeting rooms. The complimentary PGA Fall Expo Career Fair returns in 2010 to provide golf employers and attending professionals with continuing opportunities to network and source golf industry employment opportunities. And, among multiple networking events, the popular PGA Fall Expo Welcome Reception presented by Elations will return the first night of exhibition events, Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the popular TAO Las Vegas in the Grand Canal Shoppes of the Venetian.
This year’s PGA Fall Expo has moved to the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino at the heart of the apparel industry’s “Fashion Week” and the MAGIC™*, MODA™*, MRket®*, and ACCESSORIES: The Show®* events. It is an industry-only event and is not open to the public. Buyers, exhibitors and PGA Professionals can register and learn more information about the 2010 PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas online at www.pgaexpo.com.
About Elations Liquid and Powder Sticks
With just one six pack of Elations , golfers can lose the discomfort that keeps them from following through on a swing or playing with the stiffness that comes with age and over usage. According to a recent clinical study[1], newly-formulated Elations ® drink supplement with increased boron delivers improved joint comfort in as little as six days – faster than any leading competitive product.
Elations’ new patent-pending formula still delivers the 1500mg Glucosamine and 1200mg Chondroitin that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found improved joint comfort among moderate to severe osteoarthritis sufferers. New Elations also features 6mg of Boron and an improved taste including the NEW Black Cherry flavor.
For more information about samples, show specials or pre-orders for show pick-up, contact Samantha Schulte, 513.919.6019 samantha@InnerCircleGetIn.com. Learn more about the Elations drink at www.Elations.com. Stop by and see us at booth #703.
[1] The study, conducted by Hill Top Research in October 2008 in Cincinnati, OH, was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study which tested at a 99% confidence level. The results demonstrated that Elations improved joint comfort in as little as six days, with many participants reporting improved comfort within three days.
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The PGA Fall Expo, organized in partnership with The PGA of America, is one of three leading golf trade shows in PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions’ golf portfolio including the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and the Ontario PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Toronto, Canada.
*MAGIC™ is a trademark of Advanstar Communications Inc. Neither MAGIC nor Advanstar Communications Inc. is affiliated with The PGA of America, PGA Fall Expo, or Reed Exhibitions. MODA™, MRket®, and ACCESSORIES: The Show® are trademarks of Business Journals, Inc. These shows and Business Journals, Inc. are not affiliated with The PGA of America, PGA Fall Expo, or Reed Exhibitions. PGA Fall Expo® is a registered trademark owned by The PGA of America.
Contact:
Sherry Major, PGA Golf Exhibitions 716.662.3855, smajor@reedexpo.com
Jamie Carbone, PGA of America 561.624.8446, jcarbone@pgahq.com
