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Golf Association of Ontario Names Ian Murray as 2012 President
UXBRIDGE, ON - Ian Murray of Oakville, Ontario has been named 2012 President of the Golf Association of Ontario (GAO). Murray, a member at Trafalgar Golf and Country Club, officially assumed the Presidential role at the GAO's Annual General Meeting on January 28, 2012.
Murray becomes the 11th President of the Golf Association of Ontario, formed in 2001 following amalgamation of the Ontario Ladies' Golf Association and the Ontario Golf Association.
"I am very much looking forward to my year as President of the GAO," said Murray. "We have ambitious plans in 2012 to grow our GAO programs, including expansion of our sport development initiatives to help our high performance athletes compete at the highest level, while increasing our push at the grass root level to bring more kids into golf through the Callaway Golf for Kids program."
"With an enthusiastic Board and a committed staff, I am confident we will have an outstanding year. I look forward to the challenge."
Originally from Aberdeen, Scotland, Murray has served on the GAO Board of Directors since 2008, and has chaired the Finance committee for the past three years. His passion, pride and commitment to the Association have been evident in all facets of his involvement with the GAO.
Introduced to golf at an early age, Murray became a member at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club as a student. His career highlight in golf came when he was part of the team that captured the Scottish Universities Championship at Carnoustie. After qualifying as a chartered accountant with KPMG in 1976, Murray emigrated to Canada in 1978 with his wife, Joan. He joined Trafalgar Golf and Country Club in 1986.
He became a partner at KPMG in 1985 and recently retired after a successful 34 year career. While at KPMG, he became involved in the Canadian Institute of Chartered of Accountants and chaired the Auditing Standards Board for a two year term. Committed to giving back to the community, Murray served as Board and Campaign Chair of the United Way of Peel, and as Chair of the Trillium Health Centre Foundation in Mississauga.
In retirement, golf plays a huge part in his life as he and Joan divide their time between Canada, Florida and Scotland.
Murray is an invaluable asset to the Golf Association of Ontario, and the GAO is proud to welcome him as 2012 President.
The GAO would like to thank outgoing 2011 President Kathy Pilkey for her dedication and hard work over the past year. Pilkey, a resident of Claremont, Ontario, served as the GAO's 10th President since amalgamation and guided the GAO through its 10th anniversary celebrations. Filling the role of Vice President in 2012 is Jim King of Waterloo.
The 2012 GAO Board of Directors consists of:
President: Ian Murray, Oakville
Vice President: Jim King, Waterloo
Past President: Kathy Pilkey, Claremont
Director: Susan Bell, Toronto
Director: Marilyn Field-Marsham, Toronto
Director: Liz Hoffman, Thornhill
Director: Robert Kilgour, Kettleby
Director: Bill Muzak, Baden
Director: Christian Osborne, Oakville
Director: Ivy Steinberg, Stouffville
Director: Kent Trainor, Toronto
Director: John Turner, Bayfield
Director: Brian Tyers, Milton
Get to Know the GAO - About the Golf Association of Ontario
The Golf Association of Ontario (GAO) is Ontario's Provincial Sport Organization and was formed in 2001 following the amalgamation of the Ontario Ladies' Golf Association and the Ontario Golf Association. With over 115,000 individual members and 420 member clubs, the GAO is one of the largest golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact, to growing the game at the grassroots level and getting the game of golf into our school systems, to keeping the Ontario golf community aware of all relevant issues and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, the Golf Association of Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to making golf better for everyone in Ontario. We share a love and passion for golf, while preserving its past, fostering its future, and championing golf's best interests for everyone who enjoys the sport.
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