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See below for news from the Section, PGA of America and governmentThe Gateway PGA Section will begin its 2020 tournament schedule on Monday, June 8th at The Legends for a Stroke Play Event. We’ve had to augment our tournament schedule in such a way that abides by the separate stay-at-home orders and dates. Our situation is unique because our Section boundaries include parts of the state of Missouri, state of Illinois, St. Louis County, St. Louis City and the surrounding counties. We will continue to be flexible as we adhere to state and county guidelines. While some communities may be able to reopen at a faster rate, others may need to continue restrictions to keep the virus from spreading. Thus, our schedule will be creative in nature.
Additionally, the PGA of America, White House and CDC have been working to develop proper guidelines for golf that align with the White House’s three phases of “Opening Up America Again.” Working with these guidelines will ensure the health and safety of our Members, staff and the facilities in which we operate. We will send out a document with comprehensive Gateway PGA tournament guidelines specific to COVID-19 in the coming weeks. Registration for all June & July events opens this Friday, May 1st in Golf Genius through www.gatewaypga.org. At this time, our immediate schedule will reflect the following.
NOTE: Because of the suspension of the Spring Meeting, all tournament program attendance requirements have been waived for the 2020 season. The Section will continue to review its schedule and operations based on CDC, WHO and government guidance and communicate updates with you.
For the foreseeable future, the Gateway PGA Section staff will be working remotely. Should you need to reach any staff member, their remote contact information is listed below.
Executive Director, Ali Wells, PGA: (636) 399-5340 | awells@pgahq.com
Director of Competitions, Michael Brown, PGA: (314) 412-1226 | mbrown@pgahq.com
Fundraising Director, Nolan Toovey: (636) 486-4062 | ntoovey@pgahq.com
Junior Golf Coordinator, Natalie Long: (618) 444-5919 | nlong@pgahq.com
Office Administrative Assistant, Cathy Gouge: (636) 486-4061 | cgouge@pgahq.com
Gateway PGA Releases & News Regarding COVID-19
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Golf Emergency Relief Fund Delivers over $4 Million in Phase 1 Grants to Thousands of Golf Industry Workers Suffering Hardship
Additional $1 Million Donated to the Fund as Phase 2 Applications Begin on Wednesday May 27 “As evidenced by the incredible demand, the need is
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Gateway PGA Tournament Schedule Targeting June 8th Start
Gateway PGA Tournament Schedule Begins Monday June 8th The Gateway PGA Section will begin its 2020 tournament schedule on Monday, June 8th at The
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Gateway PGA Juniors Newsletter: Back To Junior Golf!
The Gateway PGA Junior Tour would like to remind you that we are excited to tentatively begin on June 3rd. No further event suspensions or
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Golf Emergency Relief Fund Technical Issue Update
The launch of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund application process began Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m. ET as scheduled. As evidenced in opening the
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Dues Changes For Membership Year 2020/2021
NEW FOR Membership Year 2020/2021 – -> For the 2020/2021 Membership Year, you will see two (2) invoices for each Member and Associate; one
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Watch District 7 ‘Complete Cares Act Explained’ Presentation Online
The District 7 call that helped explain the Cares Act is now online if you’d like to go back and watch. If you have questions or comments about
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Check here for all news releases or articles regarding the PGA of America- Section Dues Payment Deadline Now Pushed To October 31, 2020
- National Dues Payment Deadline Pushed To October 31, 2020
- Golf Emergency Relief Fund - Available April 16th @ 2 p.m.
- Golf World Presents Revised Calendar of Events for 2020
- New Date Announced for 2020 PGA Championship
- 2020 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Canceled
- PGA of America: "Preparing for COVID-19 in the Workplace"
- PGA Jr. League Postpones Season Until May 10th
- 2020 PGA Championship Postponed
- PGA OF AMERICA POSTPONES 2020 PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
- Masters Postponed due to Coronavirus
- PGA REACH Cancels 2020 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship
We appreciate the collaboration between PGA HQ and the 41 Sections to help get all Sections to the other side of this crisis. That collaboration has enabled all 41 Sections to push dues back to October 31 collectively. Please click here for the specific information on PGA.org regarding 2020 dues payment timing. After reviewing this information, please call the PGA Membership Department directly at 1-800-474-2776 with any questions you may have.
- Two payment options as outlined:
- Can pay full dues amount any time through October 31, 2020, without penalty or late fee;
(OR) - Can pay in two installments: Pay Section amount only any time through October 31, 2020, without penalty or late fee. Pay National, Life, Liability and MAP any time through October 31, 2020, without penalty or late fee provided all dues components are paid by October 31, 2020
- If you are a PGA Professional hurting financially because of COVID-19, please apply TODAY for the Golf Emergency Relief fund at relief.golf.
Please click here for the specific information on PGA.org regarding 2020 dues payment timing. After reviewing this information, please call the PGA Membership Department directly at 1-800-474-2776 with any questions you may have.Please click here for the specific information on PGA.org regarding 2020 dues payment timing. After reviewing this information, please call the PGA Membership Department directly at 1-800-474-2776 with any questions you may have.
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Updated Illinois Order Includes Opening Golf Courses on May 1st
READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE. On Thursday, April 23rd Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker extended his Illinois at-home order through the end of May
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St. Louis County At-Home Order Extended Until Further Notice
The St. Louis County Executive Sam Page extended St. Louis County’s at-home order with the intent on reevaluating in mid-May. No deadline was
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Illinois Social Media Resources
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To date, the CDC is reporting 62 probable monkeypox virus cases in Illinois. So it's important for all, regardless of sexual orientation, to learn the signs and symptoms. To learn more visit: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/monkeypox/know-about-monkeypox.html
Parents: #COVID19 vaccines are now available for children ages 6 months & older. Know what to expect to help make vaccination appointments easier for you and your child. More: https://bit.ly/3McCHyf.
July is #MinorityMentalHealth Month, and we are proud to partner with @MinorityHealth to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of racial and ethnic minority populations and American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Learn more https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-mental-health
HHS wishes you a safe and healthy #4thOfJuly! #IndependenceDay
IDPH Weekly COVID-19 Update: Public Health Officials Announce 28,216 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2022/july/public-health-officials-announce-28-216-new-cases-of-coronavirus.html
Celebrate summer by enjoying firework displays safely with your family. Your ears will thank you for it! http://bit.ly/2V94atu #FireworksSafety
IDPH Announces Federal Allocation of Monkeypox Virus Vaccines as Part of National Response: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2022/june/idph-announces-federal-allocation-of-monkeypox-virus-vaccines-as.html
Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely with Food Hygiene Tips for Cookouts & Picnics: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2022/june/celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-safely-with-food-hygiene-tips-for-c.html
#COVID19 Vaccine Update: Everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated can help protect you from severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CJme0v
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD)Taking a rapid HIV self-test is taking care of you! HIV testing can be free, easy, fast, and private. This #HIVTestingDay, find self-testing options that work for you: https://www.cdc.gov/stophivtogether/hiv-testing/self-testing.html?s_cid=so_togetherconsumertk0057
Learn more @CDC_HIV
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Missouri Social Media Resources
Today, we revised the EUA for Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir), to authorize state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients, with certain limitations to ensure appropriate patient assessment and prescribing of Paxlovid. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-pharmacists-prescribe-paxlovid-certain-limitations
A fan is not enough! In extreme heat, visit a cooling center. Find one at http://Health.Mo.Gov/coolingcenters!
#BeatTheHeat
This week's heat is a health hazard. If you start to feel the burn outside, knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke can save your life.
Stay safe today! Temperatures will reach at least 100 degrees in some parts of our region.
Download the Red Cross Emergency App to get #heat advisory alerts as well as tips to stay safe and cool. http://RedCross.org/app
Interested in learning more about the planned uses of Missouri's ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds? Be sure to visit @MoGov's ARPA website, which now provides you with an overview of the State's ARPA spending and performance. Check out the link below. https://moarpa.mo.gov/arpa-spending-performance/
Fireworks Safety (con’d):
⁃ Protect ears and eyes
⁃ Tie hair back and avoid loose fitting clothing
⁃ Purchase from licensed retailer
⁃ Don’t use while consuming alcohol
⁃ Dispose by soaking in water
For more heat and food safety tips, please visit http://Health.Mo.Gov!
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from our team! Stay safe & healthy today!
Fireworks Safety:
⁃ Don’t re-light
⁃ Light one at a time
⁃ Keep children away
⁃ Never have any body part over fireworks
⁃ Never throw or shoot at others
This transformative investment in laboratory infrastructure is a One Health approach to disease, healthy livestock, safe food, environmental testing and public safety that will enhance laboratory science, innovation and collaboration in state-of-the-art facilities.
Today was a big day for the DHSS team as we celebrated @GovParsonMo's vision of unified laboratory campus becoming a reality! Shout out to the team at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory for all of their hard work on this project!
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Government Social Media Resources
President Biden is strengthening families’ retirement savings through the American Rescue Plan: every multiemployer pension plan that faced near-term insolvency and benefit cuts, and that receives Special Financial Assistance, is projected to remain solvent through 2051.
Today, President Biden traveled to Ohio to announce the American Rescue Plan's Special Financial Assistance program that will protect workers in multiemployer pension plans who faced significant cuts to their benefits. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/05/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-historic-american-rescue-plan-pension-relief-for-millions-of-union-workers-and-retirees/
President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke earlier today with Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner.
President Biden joins union workers and retirees in Cleveland, Ohio to announce the final rule implementing the American Rescue Plan’s Special Financial Assistance program that will protect pension benefits for millions of union workers and retirees. https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BRKjnnDgNLKw
The U.S. looks forward to hosting the @GlobalFund’s 7th Replenishment Conference September 19-21, 2022.
We call on fellow governments, civil society, and the private sector to commit to strengthening global health systems and increase support towards a successful replenishment.
Today, President Biden awarded four U.S. Army soldiers – Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii, and Major John J. Duffy, and the late Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro – with the Medal of Honor for their heroism during the Vietnam War.
President Biden is urging schools to leverage the $122 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to expand programming and services, so students can make up for learning time lost during the pandemic – and recruiting 250,000 new tutors and mentors to help: http://www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org
Tune in for a press briefing with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrxmaaqzQVxy
Happening Now: President Biden, alongside the First Lady, awards the Medal of Honor to four U.S. Army Soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXPPepVXGZ
Yesterday afternoon, President Biden and the First Lady met with military families and delivered remarks as they celebrated Independence Day at the White House.
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COVID-19 Updates and Government Guidance
Information from the White House and the CDCThe White House, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance for large events and mass gatherings and recommends that for the next eight weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 10 people or more throughout the United States. More information on the White House’s guidance can be found by clicking here and the CDC’s guidance can be found by clicking here.
You can learn more about the Coronavirus from the National Club Association right here.
Learn more about the CDC and the Coronavirus here.
Check here for updates from the White House.
Here you will find the latest situation updates and data regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Click here for the WHO.
