John Deere Golf & Turf One Source contributed $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Gregg Breningmeyer, John Deere Golf & Turf One Source director of sales and marketing, will represent John Deere on The Institute's Advisory Council. The Advisory Council provides guidance to The Institute's board of trustees in the areas of outreach, fundraising and strategic planning. The members were 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. The Advisory Council is headed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman.
"John Deere has been a valuable partner for The Institute over the years," said Norman, chairman and c.e.o. of Great White Shark Enterprises. "It shares the Institute's vision to strengthen the compatibility of golf with the environment and has played a key role in helping fund many research and education programs. Adding Gregg to the Advisory Council will only enhance our collaborative efforts."
John Deere was also welcomed as a new member of The Institute's Platinum Tee Club recently, recognizing its $15,000 donation from the 2006 John Deere World Championship. The Platinum Tee Club is the giving club for organizations that contribute a minimum of $5,000 annually to The Institute. John Deere also is recognized at the Champion’s Club level through The Institute’s cumulative giving program of organizations that have contributed between $250,000 and $499,999 since 1987.
"John Deere is committed to investing in the future of golf and ensuring its compatibility with the environment," Breningmeyer said. "We are pleased with the research and educational advancements The Institute is providing and we wanted to get more involved."
