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<td valign="top" rowspan="7" width="119" height="512"><font color="#FFFFFF" size="2">The
American Junior Golf Association is dedicated to the development of young men and women
through competitive junior golf.<br>
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<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">AJGA<br>
2415 Steeplechase Ln<br>
Roswell, GA 30076</font><font color="#000000" size="1"><br>
</font><font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">(770) 998-4653<br>
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<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">©American Junior Golf Association. All rights reserved.</font></td>
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<p>The purpose of the American Junior Golf Association is to provide positive life
experiences for aspiring junior golfers through competitive golf, while setting high
standards to preserve the integrity and traditions of the game. By remaining committed to
this purpose, the AJGA has built a reputation for providing the best exposure vehicle in
which to gain college golf scholarships.</p>
<p>For the past 22 years, the AJGA has been dedicated to this purpose. The Association is
the largest organization of its kind, with a membership (boys and girls, ages 13-18) of
more than 4,800 junior golfers from all 50 states and more than 25 foreign countries. </p>
<p>Since 1978, the AJGA has actively pursued its mission by establishing a series of
national junior golf tournaments, giving exceptional junior golfers the opportunity to
develop and showcase their competitive skills. Hundreds of the nation's college golf
coaches receive results of each AJGA tournament and qualifier.</p>
<p>The AJGA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization established under guidelines set by the
Internal Revenue Service. Contributions to the Association are thus tax deductible by
individuals and corporations alike.</p>
<p>The American Junior Golf Association is governed by a board of directors elected by the
membership. Members of the board, headed by Chairman of the Board J. R. Digger Smith,
serve as volunteers at their own expense and help guide the AJGA's activities.</p>
<p><font color="#800000" size="4"><strong>The History of the AJGA</strong></font></p>
<p>The AJGA conducted its first national junior tournament in August 1978 at Inverrary
Country Club in Lauderhill, Fla. Appropriately named the Tournament of Champions, the
event was one of two tournaments held in the inaugural season.</p>
<p>The second event, the American Junior Classic, followed in November at Innisbrook
Resort in Tarpon Springs, Fla. At this event, the first AJGA All-American Team was named.
Headlining the team were Willie Wood, Jim Gallagher Jr., Mark Calcavecchia, Jodie Mudd,
Penny Hammel and Jenny Lidback.</p>
<p>Over the years, the AJGA has watched many of its alumni find success in the college and
professional ranks. In 1998 and 1999, AJGA alumni combined for more than 50 victories on
the PGA and LPGA Tours.</p>
<p>In 1989, Titleist and FootJoy Worldwide signed on as the AJGA's national sponsor and
has been the catalyst to the Association's on-going success.</p>
<p>PGA and LPGA Tour veterans Andrew Magee and Michelle McGann are currently serving as
AJGA co-National Chairpersons.&nbsp; This marks a return to their roots, as both players
participated in the AJGA as juniors.</p>
<p><font color="#800000" size="4"><strong>AJGA Headquarters</strong></font></p>
<p>The AJGA National Headquarters was built in the spring of 1982 at Horseshoe Bend
Country Club in Roswell, Georgia thanks to a generous contribution from current Chairman
of the Board, J.R. &quot;Digger&quot; Smith. The AJGA can be reached in Roswell at the
following:</p>
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<p>American Junior Golf Association<br>
2415 Steeplechase Lane<br>
Roswell, GA 30076<br>
(770) 998-4653</p>
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<p><a name="Board"><font color="#800000" size="4"><strong>Current Officers, Directors
&amp; Representatives</strong></font></a></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Chairman<br>
</strong>J.R. &quot;Digger&quot; Smith, Denver, CO<br>
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<strong>President<br>
</strong>Michael Thompson, Mobile, AL<br>
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<strong>Vice Presidents<br>
</strong>Gayle Champagne, Birmingham, MI<br>
Joseph E. Quirk, III, Richardson, TX<br>
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<strong>Secretary-Treasurer<br>
</strong>Jerry Cole, Chickasha, OK<p><strong>Executive Director</strong><br>
Stephen Hamblin, Alpharetta, GA</p>
<p><strong>Assistant Executive Director</strong><br>
Peter Ripa, Marietta, GA</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Directors<br>
</strong>Tim Andree, Lake Success, NY<br>
Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., Lakewood, CO<br>
Jane L. Booth, Coto de Caza, CA<br>
Tim Brown, Saratoga, NY<br>
Gordon Dalgleish, Alpharetta, GA<br>
Terry Harris, Ardmore, OK<br>
Lewis Horne, East Point, GA<br>
Barbara Lander, Mashpee, MA<br>
Julie Manning, Ames, IA<br>
Paul J. Myer, Mendham, NJ<br>
James E. Nugent III, Orlando, FL<br>
Harry Rudolph, La Jolla, CA<br>
Pat Saunders, New York, NY<br>
G. Lee Thompson, Essex, CT<br>
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<strong>Player Representatives<br>
</strong>Ina Kim, Encino, California<br>
Mike Barbosa, St. Petersburg, FL</td>
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</div><p><strong><font color="#800000" size="4">A<a name="Staff">bout Our S</a>taff</font><font
size="4"><br>
<br>
</font></strong>With the AJGA's tremendous growth over the past several years, there are
more than 30 full-time staff members as the AJGA prepares for its 2000 season. The staff
is headed by Executive Director Stephen Hamblin and Assistant Executive Director Peter
Ripa.&nbsp; Hamblin is in his 17th year with the AJGA and Ripa is in the third year of his
second stint with the organization.</p>
<p>In 1999, the AJGA conducted 55 tournaments and 33 qualifiers.&nbsp; Those numbers are
up to 59 tournaments and 31 qualifiers for 2000.&nbsp; Ten tournament directors are
charged with conducting these events across the United States and Canada.</p>
<p>The communications department is responsible for the media relations and promotion of
the AJGA.&nbsp; All of the Association's printed materials are designed, written and
edited by the department's six employees.</p>
<p>The AJGA's other departments are responsible for sponsor relations, foundation
development, tournament-field selection, membership services and finances.</p>
<p><font color="#800000" size="4"><strong>Staff Members</strong></font><br>
Click on a name to send email.</p>
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<td valign="top"><a href="mailto:sbailey@ajga.org"><strong>Stephen Bailey</strong></a><br>
Manager, Tournament Communications<p><strong><a href="mailto:mbrazil@ajga.org">Mark Brazil</a></strong><br>
Chief Advancement Officer</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:rcarter@ajga.org">Ryan Carter</a></strong><br>
Annual Fund Director</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:rcoleman@ajga.org">Rob Coleman</a></strong><br>
Assistant Director of Communications</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:acooper@ajga.org">Alan Cooper</a><br>
</strong>Manager, Media Relations</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:tcorum@ajga.org">Todd Corum</a><br>
</strong>Tournament Director</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:scrowe@ajga.org">Sherry Crowe</a></strong><br>
Vice President of Human Resources</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:mcuccaro@ajga.org">Matt Cuccaro</a><br>
</strong>Tournament Director</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:iculberson@ajga.org">Ivy Culberson</a><br>
</strong>Manager, Tournament Administration</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:mcummings@ajga.org">Megan Cummings</a><br>
</strong>Manager, Membership Services</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:adawson@ajga.org">Andy Dawson</a><br>
</strong>Tournament Director</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:jetzen@ajga.org">Jason Etzen</a></strong><br>
Director or Corporate Relations</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:tgarten@ajga.org">Todd Garten</a><br>
</strong>Director of Site Development</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:dgross@ajga.org">Doug Gross</a><br>
</strong>Tournament Director</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:shamblin@ajga.org">Stephen Hamblin</a></strong><br>
Executive Director</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:jhellman@ajga.org">Josh Hellman</a><br>
</strong>Tournament Director</td>
<td valign="top"><strong><a href="mailto:mholsapple@ajga.org">Melanie Holsapple</a><br>
</strong>Membership Information Coordinator<p><strong><a href="mailto:mmahady@ajga.org">Michele
Mahady</a></strong><br>
Purchasing Director</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:jmiller@ajga.org">Jason Miller</a></strong><br>
Chief Financial Officer</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:gmontano@ajga.org">Gus Montano</a></strong><br>
Tournament Director &amp; Director of Education</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:dnelson@ajga.org">Derek Nelson</a></strong><br>
Vice President of Tournament Administration</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:moskarson@ajga.org">Mark Oskarson</a><br>
</strong>Tournament Director</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:lpayne@ajga.org">Linda Payne</a><br>
</strong>Development Coordinator </p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:bpowell@ajga.org">Bobby Powell</a></strong><br>
Vice Presidnet of Tournament Operations</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:lpruitt@ajga.org">Lisa Pruitt</a></strong> <br>
Financial Affairs Coordinator</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:ereuter@ajga.org">Elizabeth Reuter</a><br>
</strong>Manager of Financial Affairs</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:pripa@ajga.org">Peter Ripa</a></strong> <br>
Chief Operations Officer</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:jross@ajga.org">Jason Ross</a><br>
</strong>Tournament Director</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:jschuchmann@ajga.org">Joel Schuchmann</a></strong><br>
Vice President of Communications</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:mstevens@ajga.org">Mark Stevens</a><br>
</strong>Manager, Public Relations</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:mterrill@ajga.org">Mary Ann Terrill</a></strong><br>
Executive Assistant</p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:jwitkowski@ajga.org">Jeff Witkowski</a></strong><br>
Manager, Information Services</td>
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