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Breningmeyer to Serve as Deere's Representative on Advisory Council
John Deere Donates $100,000 to The Institute
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CARY, NC (April 19, 2007) — John Deere Golf & Turf One Source™ has contributed $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
 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. |
The Environmental Institute for Golf's Advisory Council:
- Gregg Breningmeyer, John Deere Golf & Turf One Source director of sales and marketing
- Tom Crow, founder of Cobra Golf and a retired trustee for The Institute
- Pete Dye, golf course architect
- John Foster, West Coast Turf president
- Sergio Garcia, PGA TOUR professional
- Dana Garmany, Troon Golf chairman and CEO
- Jack R. Harrell Jr., Harrell's Fertilizer CEO
- Bill Jones III, Sea Island Co. chairman and CEO
- Paul C. Kanavos, Flag Luxury Properties, LLC chairman and CEO
- Bill Kubly, Landscapes Unlimited CEO and immediate past chairman of The Institute's board of trustees
- Owen G. Larkin, Vineyard Golf Club (Edgartown, Mass.) president
- Rafael Martinez, Republic Capital Corp. president and Institute trustee
- Gary N. McClung, Midway Ford/Sterling Truck Center president and developer of Quintero Golf and Country Club (Peoria, Ariz.)
- Ken Melrose, retired chairman and CEO of The Toro Co.
- Greg Norman, Advisory Council chairman, Institute trustee and Great White Shark Enterprises chairman and CEO
- Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Valderrama Golf Club (Sotogrande, Spain) owner and president
- David Pillsbury, president of PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties and chairman of The Institute's board of trustees
- Vijay Singh, PGA TOUR professional
- Joe Steranka, PGA of America CEO
- Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Dubai World chairman
- Weldon Wyatt, Sage Valley Golf Club (Graniteville, S.C.) founder and CEO
John Deere (Deere & Company - NYSE: DE) is the world's leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.
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.
For further information, the news media should call:
John Deere Worldwide
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Division
2000 John Deere Run, Cary, NC 27513
Bill Klutho, Manager, Public Relations
John Deere Worldwide Commercial &
Consumer Equipment Division
KluthoWilliamJ@JohnDeere.com
Phone: 919-804-2735
Fax: 919-804-2343
Editorial Contacts:
McGavock Edwards, APR, The Catevo Group
Phone: 866-750-5411
Fax: 919-877-0871
E-mail: medwards@catevo.com
Jeff Bollig
GCSAA Director of Communications
Phone: 800-472-7878 ext. 4430
E-mail: jbollig@gcsaa.org
For general information, learn more
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