Familiarize yourself with our candidates for next year's board positions. Voting will take place in August. EWGA Philadelphia members will receive voting instructions by email.
Remember, our organization runs on our volunteers. There are many opportunities to help with leagues, outings, outreach and education that require only small time commitments. Please say "yes" if you're asked to participate! Contact Celeste Wheeler, Leadership Chair to offer your skills:
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President
Candidate: Dorothy Rooney
 Your company and job title:
Self-employed dentist. Dorothy A. Rooney, DMD, PC
How many years have you been a member of EWGA and in which EWGA Chapters?
Member of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter since 2005
What EWGA leadership positions have you held?
League Co-coordinator at Island Green 2006-2009, VP 10/2007-10/2009, Chapter Championship Director 2008-2009; Golf Education Chair 2009, President 10/2009 - present
What leadership positions have you held in other professional or non-professional organizations?
President Eastern Dental Society for 2 years; on the board for 8 years
Why are you interested in holding this position?
* I would like to continue working on some of the programs that I have started.
* As VP, I also took on the position as Golf Education Chair. We had very successful clinics with Becky Dengler last year. I was also able to get the S.W.I.N.G. program (now Fairway Friends) to be the number #1 chapter in the country for matching up mentors with mentees. I would like to continue to work on giving members access to a variety of golf instruction for all levels.
* The Traveling Match Play League has been a huge success and I would like to expand it next year to include more members with higher handicaps.
What ideas or goals do you have to move the Chapter forward and how you plan to accomplish them?
* When I first joined the board, there were a few vacant spots. To date, we have been able to recruit members to fill all the board positions, except Vice President. I hope to continue to work with other board members in recruiting volunteers. My challenge to them will be to each recruit at least one committee member so that we can share the work load and meet new members.
* I would like to grow the chapter membership and expand the number of league sites, if possible.
* I would also like to recruit student members by contacting golf coaches in the area schools.
* I have been a contacted by Judy Stout, regional director for The First Tee. We are in the process of working on an affiliation with EWGA, The First Tee and LPGA Girls Golf in the tri-state area to increase the growth of girls’ golf and use EWGA members as mentors to these girls. The goal is to keep the girls interested through the high school years and then into college.
* Networking has been a challenge in the chapter. I would like to find a way to increase the networking opportunities for members. I will be looking for a member that wants that benefit from her EWGA membership.
* I would also like to see more social events in the chapter. This can be a challenge in a chapter this large, therefore, I think that we need to start thinking of social events on a league level, but always open it to all members if they choose to travel. This will involve working closely with the Social Chair to meet this goal.
Vice President
Candidate: Eileen Sullivan-Marx
 Your company and job title:
Associate Dean, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
How many years have you been a member of EWGA and in which EWGA Chapters?
Member of EWGA Greater Philadelphia Chapter for 4 years
What EWGA leadership positions have you held?
League Coordinator at Paxon Hollow
What leadership positions have you held in other professional or non-professional organizations?
Extensive national leadership in nursing and health professional commissions, boards, committees
Why are you interested in holding this position?
Promoting golf for women is a passion of mine to raise the visibility of women on golf courses, in golf organizations, and the business and professional world. As a nurse, I think golf is one of the best social and physical activities for women’s health.
What ideas or goals do you have to move the Chapter forward and how you plan to accomplish them?
Continue to connect with regional EWGA chapters for special events and tournaments. Continue to align Greater Philadelphia with national EWGA community.
Why do you feel you should be considered for this position?
I have been successful in growing enrollment at Paxon Hollow and recruiting new members. I have partnered well with the Paxon Hollow staff to make EWGA a significant part of Paxon Hollow.
Are there any special education/training/credentials/skills/experience you have that may qualify you to hold this position?
Significant board and leadership experience throughout the region. National connections to business and professional organizations
Secretary:
Candidate: Caroline Brinker
 Your company and job title: Finance Director, Doylestown Borough
How many years have you been a member of EWGA and in which EWGA Chapters?
5-year member of EWGA Greater Philadelphia Chapter
What EWGA leadership positions have you held?
Chapter Secretary since January 2009
What leadership positions have you held in other professional or non-professional organizations?
Municipal liaison to community volunteer boards in Doylestown – Commission for All Ages and Fanny Chapman Swimming Pool. Staff liaison and coordinator for elected officials – Water Utility, Finance and Police Pension Committees of Doylestown Borough Council.
Why are you interested in holding this position?
I enjoy contributing to the organization and helping women Connect-Learn-Play-Belong. I am also dedicated to the game of golf and the professional and personal relationships it fosters.
What ideas or goals do you have to move the Chapter forward and how you plan to accomplish them?
Help develop programs or outings that will introduce players to other types of play, i.e. match play, Ryder cup format. Also, potential “15-minute instructions” by Pros at each outing, i.e. flop shot, sand save, etc.
Why you feel you should be considered for this position?
I am extremely organized and thorough with the duties of Secretary.
Are there any special education/training/credentials/skills/experience you have that may qualify you to hold this position?
Numerous professional affiliations pertaining to my municipal employment – Government Finance Officers Association, American Payroll Association. Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business. Considerable experience in secretarial duties of minute-taking and board organization through work with volunteer and community commissions.
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f you have never played in a tournament because you did not feel comfortable enough with the rules, or your skill level, or for whatever reason, this is the event for you.
This year's Philadelphia EWGA Summer Sizzler proved to be one of the hottest on record. Despite temperatures around 95 degrees, members enjoyed two days of golf at Harbor Pines Golf Course in Egg Harbor Township, NJ and Blue Heron Pines Golf Course in Cologne, NJ on July 15 and 16. 
Fairway Friends is a mentoring program in which experienced golfers partner with new golfers to help them feel comfortable on the golf course. Fairway Friends is what the EWGA is all about - helping women enter the game of golf in a fun, supportive environment.
The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of EWGA, Executive Women's Golf Association, offers many opportunities for women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf. We sponsor a number of 9-hole leagues in the Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Delaware Counties geared to your level of play. In addition, we host regular 18-hole events at woman-friendly area golf courses.
