Ingersoll Rand has renewed its support of The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), with Ingersoll Rand Chairman Herbert L. Henkel appointing Gary Michel, president of Ingersoll Rand company Club Car, to serve on The Institute's Advisory Council.
The Advisory Council, headed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman, provides guidance to The Institute's board of trustees in the areas of outreach, fundraising and strategic planning. The members are selected to enhance The Institute's ability to cultivate relationships with current and potential donors, as well as communicate the importance of the work conducted by The Institute.
"Ingersoll Rand is a longtime supporter of The Institute and its renewed commitment is appreciated," Norman said. "We look forward to having Gary on the Advisory Council and we thank Herb for his service."
Club Car has supported the annual Golf Industry Show Silent Auction, The Institute's "Investing in the Beauty of Golf" endowment campaign and annual Platinum Tee Club donations. The Platinum Tee Club is the giving club for organizations that contribute a minimum of $5,000 annually to The Institute. Club Car is also recognized at the Presidential Club level in the cumulative giving program for organizations which have given $100,000 - $250,000 since 1987.
"Ingersoll Rand is committed to investing significantly in solutions that deliver environmental benefits," Henkel said. "That commitment, coupled with our relationship with golf, has made us a longtime supporter of The Institute. I know from my time on the Advisory Council, which has been very fulfilling, that Gary Michel will be a mutually beneficial addition."
