START A NEW EWGA-CANADA CHAPTER

EWGA-Canada Membership Levels
Here are the three levels of memberships that enable women to become part of EWGA-Canada.

EWGA-Canada Chapter
A Chapter is an incorporated organization with a minimum of 25 members. Chapters have a board composed of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and the following chairs: communications, membership, education, course/league play and sponsorship.

Chapters must submit annual business plans and financial statements, carry necessary insurance, and adhere to the bylaws of EWGA-Canada. These tasks are made relatively simple based on the templates and expertise of the EWGA-Canada board.

In addition, all Chapters must host an annual chapter championship.

All Chapters have representation on the EWGA-Canada board.
“Chapter-ship” permits an organization to seek sponsorship and, through the power of member numbers, increase its chances to successfully negotiate special prices for their members for golf and for other golf-related opportunities.

In addition to local sponsorship, all Chapters receive the benefits of EWGA-Canada national sponsors and must adhere to the national sponsor requirements.

EWGA-Canada Wing
A Wing is a Chapter in the making. It has nine to 25 EWGA-Canada members and is managed by a co-ordinator and an assistant co-ordinator. The co-ordinator organizes golfing events for her Wing and liaises with the EWGA-Canada board.

As soon as a Wing registers nine EWGA-Canada members or designates nine existing EWGA members to be part of their group, their Wing name will be listed on the membership page to encourage future members. (Wings may not be formed to the detriment of other Wings or Chapters.)

A Wing reports directly to the EWGA-Canada board. EWGA Canada sends news flashes to Wing members including them in any golf-related events or opportunities that may be of interest to them, including EWGA national and international events. In addition, the board will notify the co-ordinator of any new members in their area.

A Wing membership provides opportunities for members to:

• meet and network with women in their area

• increase local and regional opportunities for scheduled play

• take advantage of discounts and services provided by the national and international organizations

• be involved in the growth of women’s golf in Canada

All members of a Wing have visiting rights to play with a Chapter and may play in one Chapter Championship of their choice annually. All EWGA-Canada Wing members will receive member pricing at events sponsored by EWGA, EWGA-Canada, and Chapter events.

As soon as a Wing reaches a membership of 25, it can become an official EWGA-Canada Chapter. Assistance will be given to help it to incorporate and to meet Chapter legal requirements.

EWGA Eagle

An Eagle is an EWGA-Canada member who does not have access to a Chapter or a Wing in their geographic area. They receive the same benefits all EWGA members and have visiting rights to play with any Chapter or Wing.

Eagles are informed by EWGA-Canada of any other Eagle in their area with the hope that eventually they will be able to form a Wing.
An Eagle may play in one Chapter Championship of choice once a year.

Whether you are in a Chapter or Wing or are an Eagle, membership fees are the same. For more information on the specific benefits on becoming a member of the EWGA visit Member Benefits

Note: Members must accept the category of their geographic area. For example, if there is a Chapter or Wing nearby, a member cannot choose an Eagle status.

If you would like to know more about what it takes to start a new EWGA-Chapter, please contact Karen Caume by email at vicepresident@ewga.ca or leave your name and number on our toll-free line at 1-877-391-EWGA (3842).