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.
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Gary Michel | 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."
Club Car provides fleet, turf, hospitality and financing solutions for golf, agricultural, recreational and industrial markets. For more information on Club Car, go to www.clubcar.com. Based in Augusta, Ga., Club Car is part of the Industrial Technologies sector of Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited. Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR) is a global diversified firm providing products, services and solutions to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. Driven by a 100-year-old tradition of technological innovation, Ingersoll Rand enables customers to create progress and a positive impact in their world. For more information, go to www.ingersollrand.com.
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 20,000 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
- Gregg Breningmeyer, John Deere Golf
- John Donnelly, Golf Channel
- 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
- Morgan Gregory, GlenArbor Golf Club
- Michael Happe, The Toro Co.
- Jack R. Harrell Jr., Harrell's Fertilizer
- Bill Kubly, Landscapes Unlimited
- Owen G. Larkin, Vineyard Golf Club
- Gary Michel, Club Car
- Andrew Mittag, Agrium Advanced Technologies
- 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, EIFG senior director, development, 800-472-7878
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