FALL 2015
LEADERS OF TOMORROW
THE FIRST TEE OUTSTANDING PARTICIPANT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
PE AND THE FIRST TEE? A PERFECT MATCH THE FIRST TEE NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM
FROM SHY TO ROLE MODEL MEET DERRICK OW
REACHING AT-RISK YOUTH THE FIRST TEE DRIVE
MAGAZINE
THE FIRST TEE
More Than a Game
OUR MISSION To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
HONESTY | INTEGRITY | SPORTSMANSHIP | RESPECT | CONFIDENCE | RESPONSIBILITY | PERSEVERANCE | COURTESY | JUDGMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS Why We Do What We Do......................................................................................2 From Shy to Role Model ......................................................................................3 PE and The First Tee? A Perfect Match..............................................................4 Leaders of Tomorrow............................................................................................5 Coming Full Circle..................................................................................................6 Reaching At-Risk Youth........................................................................................7 A Sport for Life.......................................................................................................8 Is Golf Really for Everyone?.................................................................................9 The Power of Support........................................................................................ 10 Mission Moments........................................................................................11–13
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Rickie Fowler
Sergio Garcia
Scott Langley
Jimmy Walker
Thank you to the following chapters for helping to make the new public service announcements possible: The First Tee of the Coachella Valley (Fowler), The First Tee of The Palm Beaches (Garcia), The First Tee of North Florida (Langley), The First Tee of Greater San Antonio (Walker) and The First Tee of Central Florida (Creamer).
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO A MESSAGE FROM JOE LOUIS BARROW, JR.
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uring the last 16 years that I have served as chief executive officer of The First Tee, I have been rewarded and challenged, enlightened and impressed. But more importantly, I have been moved. I see firsthand that everyone who is involved with The First Tee is not involved because of what we do—they are involved because of why we do it. I am often asked, “What does The First Tee do?” The answer to what we do is easy: The First Tee is a youth development organization that uses the game of golf as a tool to introduce young people to values and life skills that are inherent in the game and can be applied both on and off the course. But to truly answer the question, we must address why we do what we do. What is our purpose? Our cause? Our belief?
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What The First Tee does each day serves as proof of what we believe: that young people matter. And so do their relationships with caring adults. We believe young people should have safe places, such as our chapters, that provide additional support so they can grow socially, emotionally and academically, all of which lead to a more promising future. Relationships are powerful vehicles for growth. The teacher/student relationship must be strong in order for a caring, supportive learning environment to be created. One of the best assets we have developed is The First Tee Coach Philosophy. We believe positive youth development happens through a meaningful, quality relationship between the coach and participant. Young people do not care what a coach knows until they know a coach cares. To help further our mission, The First Tee involves those who believe what we believe. A great
example of this are the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour players who recently volunteered their time to show their support by filming public service announcements. I would like to thank Paula Creamer (shown on the cover), Rickie Fowler, Sergio Garcia, The First Tee alumnus Scott Langley, and Jimmy Walker who have been featured in our public service announcements. I also want to thank all of you involved in The First Tee. I am grateful for the widespread support of the chapters which serve as daily reminders that what we do and why we do it is so important. It’s more than a game.
Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. Chief Executive Officer
Derrick jokes around during the 2015 Outstanding Participant Leadership Summit.
As a 2014 RBS Achiever of the Year, Derrick met Scott Langley, an alumnus of The First Tee, who currently plays on the PGA TOUR.
FROM SHY TO ROLE MODEL MEET DERRICK OW Ever since his father signed him up for classes at The First Tee of Monterey County, Derrick Ow, 17, has been hooked on golf. An Eagle-level participant, Derrick made a surprising confession to chapter participants three years ago—he was diagnosed with autism as a toddler. “After I had 16 seizures at the age of two and lost my ability to speak, doctors said I would not be in a normal classroom and I would never talk again. Because of my disorder, and since I was in special education classes, I was bullied severely in elementary school. It will always be hard for me to fit in, but I am thankful for The First Tee’s lesson—“Be patient. Be positive. Ask for Help.”—for making it easier. I have always had a hard time talking to people. I tend to stutter or not look them in the eye. But, over the years, The First Tee has given me confidence. This year, I was selected to attend the Outstanding Participant Leadership Summit. I had to present a project in front of about 60 people and I was super nervous! But I had confidence, did well and everyone loved my presentation. I want to be a sports broadcaster, like Golf Channel’s Rich Lerner. I also want to write a book based on
the chronicles of living with autism. And I want to start a nonprofit for children and teens with disabilities; it will be called Spread the Love Foundation. I want them to believe in themselves and accomplish their goals, just like I did. My advice to all kids is to surround yourself with positive people. People will not look at your accomplishments; they will look at you as a role model and see how you conduct yourself in public. Before I participated in The First Tee, I was a shy little boy with autism. Afterwards, I became a role model for younger participants. In addition, the core values and life skills I learned through The First Tee helped me through some difficult years. I have no idea where I would be without The First Tee in my life.”
Derrick played in the 2015 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach with Champions Tour pro Michael Allen.
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PE AND THE FIRST TEE? A PERFECT MATCH Experts agree that physical activity is essential to young people, and physical education classes help instill the importance of playing sports and being active—even outside of school. That’s why The First Tee National School Program, which introduces golf, values and healthy habits to elementary students during physical education classes, is so important. Here are a few benefits of PE programs and playing sports:*
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Physical education and sports can build self-confidence and help with social interactions. One of The First Tee Nine Core Values is respect and the importance of showing respect for oneself, peers and surroundings. In each lesson, the program focuses on values associated with the game, including sportsmanship, courtesy and honesty.
The most obvious benefit of PE is that physical activity helps develop healthy bones, joints, muscles and fend off obesity. The National School Program (which has been introduced to more than 7,000 elementary schools since 2004) is designed not only to engage students in daily lesson activities that lead to motor skill development,
Research shows that healthy activity helps strengthen and stimulate a young person’s mind. Studies indicate increased fitness and sports activities lead to improved academics and attention spans as well as help students build self-discipline and personal goal-setting.
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*SOURCES: www.phitamerica.org/Benefits_of_P_E__in_School www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/296254
President George W. Bush, honorary chair of The First Tee, met each of the 2015 Outstanding Participant Leadership Summit participants.
LEADERS OF TOMORROW THE FIRST TEE OUTSTANDING PARTICIPANT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT In continuation of a tradition that began in 1998, this past March, chapter leaders from The First Tee gathered in Dallas for a biennial continuing education conference known as the Network Meeting.
they learned at the summit on a “real life” basis. These teenagers were on a mission to make their communities better. Their ideas were inspiring:
They were joined by 28 teenagers selected to attend The First Tee Outstanding Participant Leadership Summit, made possible by the Mackenzie Family Foundation, and held in conjunction with the Network Meeting.
• After-school tutoring classes
The Summit offered participants a variety of educational workshops, covering a wide-range of leadership topics from community service to volunteerism, financial literacy and social media. During the workshops, participants collaborated with chapter leaders and brainstormed ways in which they could lead service projects in their own communities, thereby applying the skills and concepts
• Anti-bullying programs • Increasing teen involvement at their chapter • New and improved nutrition and exercise programs Annelle Brunson, an alumna from The First Tee of Augusta, attended the inaugural 2013 Outstanding Participant Leadership Summit. During the Summit, she created a tutoring program for younger participants at her chapter. Within a matter of months after returning home, five groups of siblings began to attend the program regularly. Another 2013 Summit attendee, Christian Dibert from The First Tee of Prince William County (Va.),
Participants collaborate on a group project
focused on increasing participants’ warm-up and stretching before their classes. To do so, he led 15-minute golf skills warm-ups at the beginning of every class, an idea that coaches began to embrace and continue to facilitate. The First Tee network is honored to have these participants serve as ambassadors, and is proud of what they have accomplished—and will continue to accomplish in the future.
Congratulations! Carlo Carino from The First Tee of Greater New Orleans and Robyn Battles from The First Tee of Fort Worth were named The First Tee’s Outstanding Participants. As a result, they each received $20,000 college scholarships from The First Tee Founding Corporate Partner Shell Oil Company. In addition, six finalists earned $2,500 college scholarships, also provided by Shell Oil Company. WWW.TH E FIRS T TE E .ORG | 5
During the 2005 RBS Achievers of the Year banquet, Patrick met Jack Nicklaus, a Trustee of The First Tee.
As he caddied at the 2014 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, Patrick simply couldn’t contain his excitement on the 7th hole.
In 2006 and 2007, Patrick played in The First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. Seven years later, he returned to caddie for Matthew Topilko (left), a participant he had coached in Phoenix.
COMING FULL CIRCLE A NEW BEGINNING When Patrick Kisomanga moved to Phoenix 15 years ago, he couldn’t speak English. He didn’t know much about the United States, for that matter, except that New York City had buildings tall enough to “scratch the clouds.” He had never even heard of golf before. All he knew was that he and his family were finally safe—and free. “The most important thing I’ve learned from my journey is to always stay humble and positive, and to never forget where I came from,” Patrick said, as he recently reflected on his past. The brutality of war marred Patrick’s childhood. Civil war erupted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 1990s, ravaging his family’s homeland with disease, starvation and genocide. For over a year and a half, Patrick, along with his parents and two brothers, survived captivity in an African concentration camp. Thanks to humanitarian efforts, the whole family was rescued and brought to the United States to a city whose name, fittingly, means 6 | THE F IR S T T E E M AG A Z I N E
“restored after suffering calamity.” After arriving in the United States, he learned about The First Tee of Phoenix. At the time, he had never touched a golf club, but that didn’t prevent him from participating in the program. The decision proved to be pivotal, as The First Tee eventually provided him direction, friendships and limitless opportunities. “Golf is the best thing that ever happened to me,” Patrick said. “The First Tee changed me into a different person than I ever thought I would become. It gave me a sense of direction in life because sports alone will not give you all that is needed to become a man.” The First Tee ultimately became a second home to Patrick, as he learned valuable life skills, including how to set goals—and achieve them.
“I learned that dreams are wishes that make me feel better, but goals are the things I work hard to achieve,” Patrick said.
And Patrick is certainly achieving. To this day, he is still involved with the program, serving as a Recognized The First Tee Coach (the second highest level of the coach training program) and program coordinator for The First Tee of Greater Houston. “I love coaching because I really want to share with our participants everything I’ve learned through the program,” Patrick said. “I want to show them how The First Tee can have a huge, positive impact on their lives.”
IN GOOD COMPANY In 2014, The First Tee trained 3,847 adults, including coaches, physical education teachers and youth leaders, to deliver its programs. Of the more than 2,400 active coaches that are members of The First Tee network, 260 are Recognized Coaches.
The First Tee DRIVE uses modified golf equipment that can be used indoors or outside.
REACHING AT-RISK YOUTH THE FIRST TEE DRIVE “When I saw a television commercial for The First Tee, I immediately knew this was the direction we needed to go to help the teens in our system,” said Jason Davis, the chief juvenile probation officer of the Kerr County Juvenile Probation Department in Texas. “We needed to introduce them to the life and character development skills they weren’t being taught at home.” But the closest chapter was more than 50 miles away. The solution? The First Tee DRIVE. Abbreviated for “Develops Rewarding, Inspiring Values for Everyone,” The First Tee DRIVE modifies traditional sports—like baseball, football and tennis— to incorporate four basic golf shots: the putt, chip, pitch and full swing. At the same time, it also seamlessly introduces The First Tee Nine Core Values, an interactive approach that helps to build golf and life skills in a fun environment. In 2011, the Kerr County Juvenile Probation Department became one of the original locations for The First Tee DRIVE.
“The teens that are court-ordered to our department are 14 to 16 years old. They are primarily at-risk youth who are at socio-economic disadvantages and have committed high-level misdemeanors and/or felony crimes,” Jason said. “The youth that come to this program need a new direction. They need guidance in life that they aren’t receiving at home. And many of them welcome it.”
“I really enjoyed golfing over the summer,” said program participant Isaac Hawkins. “There is a lot more to the sport than meets the eye. It teaches you a lot about life and things you have to go through everyday. I intend to continue playing golf throughout my whole life.”
Fully trained to deliver The First Tee DRIVE, the probation department team currently holds each of the classes in a gymnasium behind the Kerr County Juvenile Probation office. A favorite activity is a Monopoly-styled game. When they move to a new square, the teens must either demonstrate the core value indicated on the square or describe how it has impacted their lives. “The First Tee DRIVE has made such an impact on these teens. Many return to the office even after their probation periods have ended, simply so they can keep playing,” said Carla Schuster, probation officer and program director.
In 2014, The First Tee DRIVE was offered in 450 locations. The goal is to bring that number to 850 by 2017.
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A SPORT FOR LIFE Through important industry partnerships and opportunities, The First Tee’s chapters are consistently developing lifelong golfers and further enriching young people’s connections to the game, as seen below.
PGA Jr. League Golf 119 of The First Tee’s chapters fielded teams in 2014; in all, 2,542 of The First Tee’s participants were involved
LPGA-USGA Girls Golf 89 of The First Tee’s chapters offered the program to 3,391 participants in 2014
Active participants of The First Tee who were also members of their 2014-2015 high school golf teams: more than 3,100
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Drive, Chip & Putt 73 of The First Tee’s chapters, and 1,520 of its students, participated in 2014. 18 were finalists in the event.
Alumni of The First Tee who will play college golf as freshmen in 2015-2016: more than 330
IS GOLF REALLY FOR EVERYONE? When Felipe Obando (pictured top right) first learned about The First Tee of The Palm Beaches in Florida, his family was not sure he would even be able to play golf. Born with four fingers fused together on his right hand, he had surgery that essentially left him with only two fingers on that hand. “There were some concerns about whether or not Felipe could grip a club,” said Coach Jack Barrett, development director for The First Tee of The Palm Beaches. “But I just did what I always did—started with putting and worked up to basic chipping. Felipe was a natural golfer and his confidence has quadrupled since he’s been here.” As evidenced by Felipe, golf truly is an activity for everyone—no matter a person’s age, gender, ethnicity, background or physical ability. It’s a game with unlimited possibilities and multiple options to get the ball in the hole. “When it comes to golf, there is really no barrier for anyone,” Jack said. “We’ve had young people of all levels and abilities attend our programs, including participants with physical disabilities and special needs. And we often see these young people leave with smiles and senses of empowerment.” Golf is an ideal sport to acquire values and life skills. It not only provides challenges and entertainment, but also requires commitment and effort. It also has clear rules.
of their skill level or physical ability,” said Beth Brown, Ph.D, Managing Director of Chapter Programs & Research at The First Tee. “Our coaching philosophy is to create an activity-based environment that empowers youth to make positive choices.” And this philosophy applies to every program participant, as coaches use a variety of techniques to encourage success, while also ensuring that their abilities and interests are kept in mind. In particular, coaches guide participants to find their “personal par”—performance measurements based on their current abilities. “In golf, shooting par is a standard measure of performance for professional players,” Beth said. “Personal Par is about doing your personal best, not someone else’s.” Age and skill-appropriate games also enable participants to experience diversity in people, environments and techniques. And, along the way, coaches are right there to help participants appreciate this diversity and, ultimately, bridge this skill from golf to everyday life.
89% of The First Tee chapters serve young people with disabilities. In 2014, almost 8,000 young people with disabilities participated in programs.
“The First Tee is making the connection that golf can enhance a young person’s life, regardless
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THE POWER OF SUPPORT
The First Tee recognizes the following corporations that made first-time and renewed commitments in 2015*
CORPORATE PARTNERS The TORO Company, a longstanding corporate partner, further demonstrated its support of The First Tee by becoming a Trustee this year. The partnership began years ago when TORO donated used equipment and offered deep discounts to chapters who demonstrated the need. Since then, the partnership has grown and new programs have been developed.
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The First Tee of Richmond & Chesterfield’s LiveGreen! event.
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In particular, TORO sponsors an environmental education and course improvement initiative called Live Green!, during which chapters are selected to host a hands-on educational event with young people. The program teaches sustainable golf practices while also facilitating eco-friendly golf course improvements. The curriculum is developed according to the input that chapters receive from Audubon International, TORO and The First Tee. Among other objectives, participants learn about: • Audubon International’s Web of Life activity, which shows how all aspects of the environment are connected to one another
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• The responsibilities of golf course superintendents—and how golfers can become environmental citizens • And, finally, the ways in which TORO equipment helps maintain golf courses “We have seen firsthand how important this program is to participants, and The First Tee Nine Core Values certainly align with those of The TORO Company,” explained Michael J. Hoffman, TORO’s chairman and CEO. “We are proud to support this outstanding program, which helps shape the lives of young people across the country.”
SIX TOURNAMENTS • THREE ATHLETES • ONE GOAL For the second straight year, Under Armour athletes Jordan Spieth, Hunter Mahan and Gary Woodland participated in #BirdieTeamUA, a campaign to raise $50,000 for The First Tee. Over the course of six tournaments, Under Armour donated $100 per birdie and $250 per eagle (for each of the three participating golfers) to expand The First Tee National School Program in every tournament market. JORDAN SPIETH
GARY WOODLAND
HUNTER MAHAN
With a total of 222 birdies and four eagles, Spieth, Mahan and Woodland raised enough money to offer the National School Program to more than 20 additional elementary schools. Woodland led the Birdie Team with 97 birdies, followed by Spieth with 67 and Mahan with 58. “Under Armour believes that sports serve to create stronger, healthier and more connected communities,” said Stacey Ullrich, director of global philanthropy at Under Armour. “Through our partnership with The First Tee, we have been able to work together to further expand athletic opportunities for the next generation. And we are fostering a sense of pride within the amazing young athletes that represent our future.” 1 0 | THE F IR S T T E E M AG A ZI N E
SILVER ARTandSTONE Blackbaud Budget Golf College Golf Camps of America DV8 Sports Golf Genius Software Grip Guides Henry-Griffitts Heritage Charity Auctions & Awards Lifeplan Institute Millenium Logo Gloves NowNotYet Brands PerryGolf Planet Pro Shop Prize Possessions S&S Worldwide SCNS Sports Foods Skillzys Trackman Wisdom for a Young Golfer World Class Coaches Xact Xpressions *as of October 30, 2015
MISSION MOMENTS The First Tee of Canton (Ohio) This summer, The First Tee of Canton reached out to the men and women in blue to host “Cops Fore Kids.� This event provided 60 pre-teens from lower income housing areas the opportunity to play golf with police officers. The partnership was implemented to build trust, as well as mutual respect, between lower income youth and members of the police force. Local law enforcement officials and chapter representatives spent the day discussing the importance of police departments, as well as the ways in which life lessons inherent in the game can help them avoid high-risk situations.
The First Tee of Greater New Orleans Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, a nonprofit that invests in organizations that use sports as tools for social change, recently launched its Model City Initiative. While announcing the launch, Laureus also said it would offer grants, valued at $1.5 million, to sport development organizations in New Orleans until 2017. To help improve the lives of New Orleans youth, The First Tee of Greater New Orleans was one of the first organizations selected to join the Model City Initiative. As a result of the grant, the chapter has hired a full-time administrative assistant, provided professional development and training for coaches and staff, and, has planned by 2017 to expand The First Tee National School Program to an additional 15 elementary schools, thereby reaching approximately 8,000 new students.
The First Tee of Greater Sacramento (Calif.) Angels for Hearts helps pediatric cardiac patients maintain a sense of normalcy while living with heart conditions and growing up in hospital settings. Inspired by this cause, The First Tee of Greater Sacramento has recently partnered with the nonprofit by annually offering five I Y Golf clinics to patients and their siblings, aged five to 17, at no cost. So far, 34 patients have participated in the clinics this year, and many have signed up for other chapter programs as well.
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The First Tee of Hampton Roads (Va.) During a visit with Norfolk’s sailors and families, LPGA Tour player Paula Creamer, the daughter of a military family, gave a free golf clinic to dozens of military children, who are also participants at The First Tee of Hampton Roads. She spoke at length about The First Tee’s Nine Core Values and how young people can incorporate them into their lives. For the many participants eager to follow in her footsteps, Creamer’s advice was clear: Whether or not they succeed is up to them. It will take a lot of hard work, sacrifice and perseverance, along with the strong support of parents, to achieve their goals.
The First Tee of Metropolitan New York Financial services firm Morgan Stanley held the first of three mentoring events for The First Tee of Metropolitan New York’s Girls Golf and FORE! program. More than 20 young women from the chapter gathered at Golf & Body NYC to meet their mentors, learn about Morgan Stanley and practice their golf games on simulators. “The Morgan Stanley mentoring series is a fantastic opportunity for these young ladies to interact with rising female executives,” said Kara Cook, Girls Golf and FORE! Long Island coordinator. “It is important for the girls in our program to explore different career paths and fully recognize that they, too, can have successful careers.”
The First Tee of Monterey County (Calif.) Children with developmental delays, like all children, need opportunities to develop recreational skills and cultivate lasting relationships with their peers. The First Tee of Monterey County has developed a partnership with Including Special Kids, a program of Special Kids Crusade, to provide support and training to children with developmental delays. “Including Special Kids does not make exceptions, only accommodations, so that children with developmental delays can learn The First Tee values and skills like all the other young people in the program,” said Program Director Deirdre Hickey Sturm. “The First Tee sets a high bar for all of its participants, and I am delighted to say that Including Special Kids participants are reaching that bar.”
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The First Tee of Tampa Bay (Fla.) Five-year-old Maverick Steiner has spent most of his life in and out of the hospital. Born with Congenital Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, he required chemotherapy and surgery that joined the bones in his left forearm in an unusual place. At the same time, due to his autism diagnosis, he usually kept to himself. Yet, despite his obstacles, he started attending classes at The First Tee of Tampa Bay and, after a few months, began to squeal with delight after each shot. “He loves the game,” said his mother, Monique. “He was once so quiet and reserved, but now he has turned into a chatty golf lover. It’s pretty amazing.”
The First Tee of Tulsa (Okla.) Tulsa’s Street School is primarily known for providing students second chances to earn their high school degrees, and through a partnership, The First Tee of Tulsa is now using the high school’s facilities to teach invaluable life lessons to dozens of young people. “They are at-risk students who are facing difficult life situations. Some are homeless or living couch-to-couch,” said Kelly McElroy, community relations director for the Street School. As one of the school’s core programs, The First Tee of Tulsa offers classes that are focused on a wide array of topics and life lessons. During their first day of participation, students are often reluctant to learn the game, but they quickly understand that golf is not only for everyone, but the lessons they acquire through playing can also be used away from the golf course.
THE FIRST TEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Timothy Finchem The First Tee Board Chair Commissioner PGA TOUR
Robert E. Long, Jr. Owner Granville Capital, Inc.
Bryan Stevenson Executive Director Equal Justice Initiative
Christie Austin Greenwood Village, Colo.
Tim Mullen President Mullen Family Foundation
Fred T. Tattersall Founder (Retired) Tattersall Advisory Group
Ron Cross Senior Director, Corporate Affairs Augusta National Golf Club
Christopher Normyle Manager, Sponsorships & Events Shell Oil Company
Susan Trees Washington, D.C.
Marty Evans Rear Admiral (Retired) United States Navy
Jin Roy Ryu Chairman & CEO PMX Industries
Peter Foss General Electric (Retired) Charlotte, N.C.
Michael E. Sneed Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs Johnson & Johnson
Christopher Womack President, External Affairs Southern Company Allen Wronowski Honorary President PGA of America
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