Give Thanks and Take Stock
A couple is getting the Thanksgiving ham ready to put in the oven. Suddenly, one of them takes out a large knife and begins cutting off the end of the raw ham – a significant chunk of it. “What are you doing?” her husband asks.
“I’m getting the ham ready to put in the oven.”
“No, I mean, why are you cutting the end off?”
“That’s how my mom taught me to cook it.”
“Why?”
“Because… I don’t know.”
Now curious, she goes over to her mom’s house. “Why do you cut the end off of the ham?”
“Because that’s how Nana does it.”
Now both perplexed, they go over to the retirement home to visit the grandmother.
“Nana, why do we cut the end off of the ham?” The grandma pauses, then a light comes on in her eyes.
“Well, during our first Thanksgiving we didn’t have much money, and it was a tiny kitchen with an even tinier oven, so the only way we could make our ham fit would be to…”
Thanksgiving is not only a time for us all to “give thanks,” it is also a perfect time to “take stock.” What are you doing now in your business—and in your own professional development—that has outgrown its usefulness? More importantly, what practices have you adopted from other businesses, but don’t know why their practice originated in the first place? Blind habits are wasteful at best. Use this reflective period to think about where you could be cutting off your proverbial ham—and losing opportunities to have a stronger business, and even a brighter professional future. Now is the time.
Speaking of giving thanks…
My thanks to Messrs. Nowlen, Shea, Grothe, and Pruitt for joining me and representing our Section at the 106th PGA Annual Meeting. Very special thanks to Mr. Doug Doxsie for completing his term as our District 14 Director, also during the Annual Meeting. Doug’s unwavering dedication and steady leadership is truly an inspiration for those fortunate to know him and work alongside him. He is a master class in member advocacy. Thank you, Doug.
The 106th Annual meeting not only witnessed the election of the next PGA Secretary, Mr. Nathan Charnes, but also the passage of two critically impactful resolutions. Notable, the delegation unanimously passed a landmark resolution codifying the PGA’s commitment to diversity across its membership. I encourage you to click here for a full recap of the meeting.
My thanks to our fantastic partners, without whom 2022 would not have been as successful and as valuable for our members. With the Arizona Sun Pro-Am coming up (there is still some room left), my sincere appreciation to Andy Plate, President of Turtleson. Turtleson offers some of the industry’s most beautiful golf apparel for both men and women. Those already signed up for the event know the Section and Turtleson have created a private, branded shopping portal for you to select your complementary apparel.
Additional thanks to Tim Briand and Chris Dunlop with Foresight Sports, the “most trusted launch monitors in the world.” Tim and Chris are new to our family of supporters in 2022 and will continue their support in the coming years. I encourage you to reach out to them and, if you are planning on playing in the Arizona Sun Pro-Am, stop by and visit them on the practice range.
I’d like to take this opportunity to make a very exciting announcement. I am very proud to report that Craig Pelzer and Pelzer Golf have agreed to a new, three-year sponsorship agreement with the PNW PGA. Beginning in 2023, Pelzer Golf will now be title sponsor to the Northwest Open and the Oregon Open. Also beginning in 2023, Pelzer Golf will become the presenting sponsor of the Hudson Cup matches, joining other notable sponsors like Under Armour (team and staff uniforms) and Glen Cove Trading Company for Hudson Cup (hats) in support of this prestigious event.
Since 1982, Pelzer Golf has strived to make sure your business has everything it needs. For those who might not be familiar with Pelzer Golf, Craig and his team specialize in getting you exactly what you need. They have a full line of tournament tee gifts to provide for your club and corporate events. Pelzer Golf also has a full line of custom equipment for you as well; from Mark-A-Ball—the oldest custom ball marker company—to custom tees, mugs, towels, and a variety of other stuff. They stay up to date on the newest technology and accessories, so you are always “ahead of the curve.”
As always, if I or any of my team can ever be of service to you, never hesitate to reach out at any time. On behalf of the Pacific Northwest Section of the PGA, Happy Thanksgiving!
Frank Talarico, CEO