Agrium Advanced Technologies is making a three-year commitment of $150,000 to support The Environmental Institute for Golf's grant for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's e-Learning Webcast Series and other important initiatives by The Institute.
In addition, William Boycott, Agrium Advanced Technologies president, has been appointed to 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, which is GCSAA's philanthropic organization.
"On behalf of The Environmental Institute for Golf, I would like to thank Agrium Advanced Technologies for funding the e-Learning Webcast Series Grant which provides education to GCSAA members in a flexible online manner that exemplifies the mission and vision of The Institute," Norman said. "We are also very pleased about the addition of Bill to the Advisory Council, as he shares our passion for preserving the environment."
GCSAA's e-Learning program is a popular annual series of educational webcasts which are part of the association's gold standard education offerings. The webcasts are hosted by industry experts and instructors from various university turfgrass programs and are available online live and for playback on demand.
"Agrium Advanced Technologies is committed to protecting and preserving our environment," Boycott said. "It is a perfect match for us to become more involved with The Environmental Institute for Golf and further the continuing education opportunities for GCSAA members, who are exemplary environmental stewards."
Agrium Advanced Technologies is at the forefront of environmentally friendly fertilizer technologies and also provides effective pest control solutions. As part of an ongoing initiative to become a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability, their products are engineered with advanced-generation coatings and other technology to minimize leaching and nutrient loss to the environment. Agrium Advanced Technologies is committed to purchasing only the highest-quality inputs to manufacture products while undertaking actions that protect, sustain and improve the environment, today and in the future. To achieve sustainability, they remain committed to governance, ethics, transparency, innovation, stakeholder engagement and continual improvement. Agrium Advanced Technologies is constantly looking for ways to increase positive impacts on the environment, while decreasing the negative. Visit www.agriumat.com and booth 1338 at the Golf Industry Show Feb. 5-7 in New Orleans.
Agrium Advanced Technologies is a strategic business unit of Agrium Inc., a major retail supplier of agricultural products and services in both North and South America and a leading global producer and marketer of agricultural nutrients and industrial products. Agrium Advanced Technologies is the leading manufacturer and marketer of slow- and controlled-release fertilizers and micronutrients in the professional turfgrass, horticulture, consumer lawn and garden and specialty agriculture markets.
With this $150,000 donation, Agrium Advanced Technologies is now recognized at the Presidential Club level of The Institute's cumulative giving program for donors that have contributed between $100,000 and $249,999 since 1987. They are also a member of The Institute's Platinum Tee Club, for donors that contribute $5,000 or more annually. A GCSAA Silver Partner, Agrium Advanced Technologies advertises on gcsaa.org and GCSAA's official publications, including Golf Course Management magazine.
The Environmental Institute for Golf is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course. For more on The Institute, visit www.eifg.org.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA's mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
The Environmental Institute for Golf Advisory Council:
* Greg Norman, Advisory Council chairman, Great White Shark Enterprises
* Bill Boycott, Agrium Advanced Technologies
* Gregg Breningmeyer, John Deere Golf
* Pete Dye, golf course architect
* Steven Fisher, Plaza Construction Corp.
* John Foster, West Coast Turf
* Sergio Garcia, PGA Tour professional
* Dana Garmany, Troon Golf
* Bobby Ginn, Ginn Resorts
* Michael Happe, The Toro Co.
* Jack R. Harrell Jr., Harrell's Fertilizer
* Herb Henkel, Ingersoll-Rand
* Bill Jones III, Sea Island Co.
* Paul C. Kanavos, Flag Luxury Properties, LLC
* Bill Kubly, Landscapes Unlimited
* Owen G. Larkin, Vineyard Golf Club
* Rafael Martinez, Republic Capital Corp.
* Gary N. McClung, Midway Ford/Sterling Truck Center and Quintero Golf and Country Club
* Ken Melrose, Leading By Serving, LLC, retired chairman and CEO of The Toro Co.
* David Pillsbury, PGA Tour Golf Course Properties
* Vijay Singh, PGA Tour professional
* Joe Steranka, PGA of America
* Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Dubai World
* Bob Wood, Nike Inc.
* Weldon Wyatt, Sage Valley Golf Club
For more information contact:
Teri Harris, GCSAA managing director, development at 800-472-7878 or tharris@gcsaa.org
Bryan Gooch, Agrium Advanced Technologies, at 256-249-6831 or bgooch@agriumat.com
