The Club Foundation, the non-profit fundraising organization established by the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), has pledged $50,000 over five years to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
"This pledge to The Institute is a confirmation of our ongoing commitment to maximizing golf's compatibility with the natural environment," says Jim Singerling, c.c.m, c.e.c., president of The Club Foundation and c.e.o. of CMAA. "We appreciate what The Institute and GCSAA have done in this initiative, and as soon-to-be participants in the Golf Industry Show we look forward to a long relationship."
"We appreciate The Club Foundation's support for The Institute, as well as the contributions CMAA and its members have made toward growing the game of golf, says GCSAA c.e.o. Steve Mona, c.e.c. "The advancements in golf course management over the years have been made possible in part by the support and contributions we receive from our allied association partners."
CMAA has shown its commitment to the environment through its "Full Facility Environmental Performance Audit," an online audit that covers all the components of a club facility, including buildings and landscaping, dining facilities, golf course, and sport amenities. Environmental Performance Indicators, or management practices, have been developed to help managers evaluate performance in areas such as: environmental planning, training, and communication; energy conservation; and waste reduction and recycling.
The pledge makes The Club Foundation a member of the Governor's Club in The Institute's Cumulative Giving Program. The Governor's Club is for organizations that have contributed $50,000 to $99,999 since 1987.
Annual donations of $10,000 also make the organization a Platinum Tee Cub member, the giving club for those who contribute at least $10,000 annually. In addition, The Club Foundation and CMAA have donated education packages to The Institute's Silent Auction and was a donor to GCSAA's "Investing in the Beauty of Golf" endowment campaign in 1998.
