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• Good Afternoon PGA Professionals,

As we all continue to work through a challenging environment to start the season, I wanted to make you aware of some modifications to our Section office operations. Beginning tomorrow, March 17th, the Section office will remain open with a maximum of two employees in the office each day. Other employees will continue to work remotely using technology that will allow them to continue to provide a high level of customer service to you, our PGA Professionals, as well as our loyal sponsors, Junior Tour members and Foundation supporters alike. 
 
All staff will begin communicating with facilities scheduled to host Section, Junior Golf or Foundation events over the next few months to gather information such as course availability, food & beverage availability, starting time flexibility and/or potential dates to reschedule.
 
We will continue to monitor updates from the CDC, WHO, State of New Jersey and other local and national agencies and communicate with each of  you as more & more relevant information becomes available. We will continue to make decisions as necessary and appreciate everyone's patience through these extraordinary times. 
 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Bauer | Executive Director 
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(3/16/20) Notice from the PGA of America HQ:

PGA PROFESSIONALS, THEIR FACILITIES AND THE GOLF INDUSTRY
PGA HQ staff will be operating remotely effective Monday; while Valhalla and PGA Golf Club remain open to the public. We also provided a set of common-sense recommendations for consideration by operators. We have committed to keeping PGA Professionals up-to-date through “Five Things to Know” and PGA.org on a regular basis. From an MSR and education perspective, please note the following:

• -MSR Cycle – Extend the MSR cycle deadline from June 15, 2021 to June 15, 2022, for all Members. This is due to a number of MSR activity opportunities – meetings, education, tournaments, player development – that could be postponed or canceled. Additionally, this relieves pressure on Sections and Members to conduct or take part in these activities during this unprecedented time of uncertainty.
• -Acceptable Progress – Extend the Acceptable Progress deadlines of all PGA Associates by one year. As travel to the PGA Education Center is currently curtailed, PGA Education staff is exploring online opportunities. With uncertainty of testing sites remaining open, this provides flexibility with regard to Associates meeting their deadlines.
• -PGA Golf Management University Students – 14 of our 18 GMU’s have currently cancelled classes and have moved to online delivery.  PGA Education Staff will work with the universities directly in regard to needed accommodations within the Criteria and Standards.
• -PGA Associates – We have cancelled pending seminars at Port St. Lucie through April. 81 individuals were impacted and we are refunding everyone’s registration fee and charging them back at a discounted rate. The team is looking into online options that could be adopted in the future. Teaching & coaching and Executive Management is offered on a quarterly basis and therefore have not been impacted.
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• (3/13/20) Notice from New Jersey Section Officers, Board of Directors, & Staff:
• Good Afternoon PGA Professionals,
  
  As are each and every one of you, your Section staff, Officers and Board of Directors are continually monitoring new developments as they arise regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. We will be adhering to the advice of local, national and international health agencies including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to guide us in our decision-making process.
  
  At this time, the Spring Meeting which was scheduled for March 25th at Fiddler’s Elbow has been cancelled. Our staff and Board of Directors are finalizing Committee reports and will provide an update to the entire membership following our Board Meeting next week. 
  
  With regards to Section Tournaments and Educational Events, at this time no changes have been made and we will move forward as scheduled beginning with the Pro Pro Championship on April 6th and 7th. We are working on contingencies should a postponement be made as well as adjustments to the schedule of events that would eliminate large gatherings such as a cocktail hour, continental breakfast or buffet lunch. 
  
  Finally, with regards to Junior Golf activities, at this time no changes have been made and we will move forward as scheduled beginning with our first Spring Junior Tour Event on April 18th. 
  
  As stated earlier, this is all unfolding in front of us and the length of time it will take to move forward in a safe and healthy environment is unknown. We will continue to monitor new developments and make further adjustments to the schedule when necessary. Thank you all for your patience and understanding through these extraordinary times.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  New Jersey Section Officers, Board of Directors and Staff
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• Sponsor Statements & Recommendations
• To all of our customers:
   
  During this precarious time, we want to make sure our customers are doing their part to keep everyone safe and healthy.
  We have had several inquiries regarding the best way to sanitize vehicles to prevent the spread of germs.
  Attached, please find instructions on how to disinfect your golf and utility vehicles.
  We strongly recommend this is done on a regular basis until the CDC determines the Coronavirus is contained and no longer a threat.
  If you have any questions, or suggestions, please feel free to contact our office.
• Click here for our suggested instructions for care and maintenance of carts during this time.
• As always, be well,
   
  The Staff at Vic Gerard Golf Cars