jobwilson
Eagle Member
I would like to officially announce my candidacy, and would like to be included in the election for the 2013 PDGA Board of Directors. It is my hope to provide fresh and innovative ideas to a Board of Directors that could use a shake up.
Here is a little bit about me.
Professionally, I am Vice President of Rosedale Services, a small environmental consulting company in Boonville, IN. I currently manage permits for five large corporations in Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana. I graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science in Marketing.
I have been playing disc golf for four years and seven days (I am writing this on June 8, 2013 – I played my first round on June 1, 2009). Obviously, my disc golf experience isn't nearly as expansive as other board members and candidates. I believe my lack of experience is more than compensated for by the energy and enthusiasm I bring to the promotion, growth and expansion of the sport. Since I started playing disc golf four years ago, I have assumed many responsibilities and worn many hats for the game.
In 2011, I was elected as treasurer of the Ace Eagle Disc Golf Club.
In June, 2012, I ran my first sanctioned tournament, the 4th Annual Evansville Open B-Tier in Evansville, IN. One month later, I was elected as State Coordinator of Kentucky.
As State Coordinator, I am managing a series of four tournaments across the state to determine the 2013 USDGC Representative. I also just directed a highly successful Evansville Open V, which many regarded as one of the smoothest running tournaments they have ever played. I will be running at least one, maybe two more local events in 2013.
If I am elected to the Board of Directors, I will place the bulk of my focus on two key subjects.
My first area of focus will be how can the PDGA appeal to new members and how can the PDGA retain existing/lost members. I believe revising the membership levels to include more options for new and existing members, based on the level of benefits players wish to receive. Members should be able to opt-out of certain benefits (mainly tangible items, e.g. magazine, minis, stickers, etc.). A more cost effective family membership should be offered (The family that plays together stays together - Thanks Spirit!).
The second area I would focus my attention, which can be tied back to membership retention and new member addition, would be the PDGA's level of support to smaller, regional tournaments and leagues. If the PDGA's primary goal is to increase exposure and promote the sport, then it needs to become more involved in the promotion of smaller events, where new players are more likely to compete. Why not offer a free membership to every tournament director to give out at his/her event?
Please provide feedback. Every one of your opinions and insights matter and are valuable to the growth and prosperity of this game we love.
Thank You,
Job Wilson
PDGA #41259
Henderson, KY
Here is a little bit about me.
Professionally, I am Vice President of Rosedale Services, a small environmental consulting company in Boonville, IN. I currently manage permits for five large corporations in Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana. I graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science in Marketing.
I have been playing disc golf for four years and seven days (I am writing this on June 8, 2013 – I played my first round on June 1, 2009). Obviously, my disc golf experience isn't nearly as expansive as other board members and candidates. I believe my lack of experience is more than compensated for by the energy and enthusiasm I bring to the promotion, growth and expansion of the sport. Since I started playing disc golf four years ago, I have assumed many responsibilities and worn many hats for the game.
In 2011, I was elected as treasurer of the Ace Eagle Disc Golf Club.
In June, 2012, I ran my first sanctioned tournament, the 4th Annual Evansville Open B-Tier in Evansville, IN. One month later, I was elected as State Coordinator of Kentucky.
As State Coordinator, I am managing a series of four tournaments across the state to determine the 2013 USDGC Representative. I also just directed a highly successful Evansville Open V, which many regarded as one of the smoothest running tournaments they have ever played. I will be running at least one, maybe two more local events in 2013.
If I am elected to the Board of Directors, I will place the bulk of my focus on two key subjects.
My first area of focus will be how can the PDGA appeal to new members and how can the PDGA retain existing/lost members. I believe revising the membership levels to include more options for new and existing members, based on the level of benefits players wish to receive. Members should be able to opt-out of certain benefits (mainly tangible items, e.g. magazine, minis, stickers, etc.). A more cost effective family membership should be offered (The family that plays together stays together - Thanks Spirit!).
The second area I would focus my attention, which can be tied back to membership retention and new member addition, would be the PDGA's level of support to smaller, regional tournaments and leagues. If the PDGA's primary goal is to increase exposure and promote the sport, then it needs to become more involved in the promotion of smaller events, where new players are more likely to compete. Why not offer a free membership to every tournament director to give out at his/her event?
Please provide feedback. Every one of your opinions and insights matter and are valuable to the growth and prosperity of this game we love.
Thank You,
Job Wilson
PDGA #41259
Henderson, KY