REFLECTING ON 2019 is an honor to serve as chairman of the First Tee Board as I remain deeply committed to the long-term success of this organization and the young people we serve. I am proud of the accomplishments in 2019 to strengthen, evolve and position First Tee for a bright future. While COVID-19 has brought unforeseen circumstances thus far in 2020, we are dedicated to ensuring the organization manages through the current conditions and emerges ready to continue its transformational impact on young people. The values that are so core to First Tee are more important than ever, and we want to ensure young people are supported not only through this challenge, but those that are sure to come throughout their lifetime. As we look to the future, there are several important initiatives underway, including an investment in technology to better reach and connect with First Tee’s audiences and an exciting refresh of First Tee’s brand and curriculum after 22 years. I am pleased First Tee is better positioned to lean on PGA TOUR’s global influence and reach with our new 501(c)3 structure, PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation, which will help to build First Tee awareness around the world. Thank you for all you do to lift up, cheer on and support this important organization. First Tee wouldn’t be where it is today without the passion of thousands of caring adults just like you. You are making a difference. IT IN 2019 we focused our efforts on several key initiatives, including an independent evaluation of our curriculum that leveraged stakeholder research and feedback, with a goal to ensure we remain relevant and maximize our impact on young people. We also rolled out First Tee’s Safe Sport Policy, which has elevated prevention, training and reporting of child safety to the highest priority across the organization. We welcomed two new domestic chapters to the network, West Texas and North Coast (CA), as well as two international chapters, Morocco (Africa) and Australia, which were announced in conjunction with the 2019 Presidents Cup. Throughout the year we also made significant progress on the evolution of the 22-year-old First Tee brand with the goal to carry forward the core foundational equity as we begin to roll it out over the coming year. While 2020 will prove to be an historic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am proud of the innovation, agility and creativity of our team and the network. We continue to put kids and their families first, building confidence despite new challenges, and helping young people build the inner strength to persevere through whatever comes their way. My goal is to ensure we emerge from this crisis better positioned than ever to empower today’s young people for the future. Thank you for your continued support of our mission. Jay Monahan Chairman, Board of Governors Commissioner, PGA TOUR Gregory T. McLaughlin Chief Executive Officer First Tee
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