Club Foundation
About the Club Foundation
The Glenelg Golf Club Foundation was originally established to facilitate funding of key projects at the Club with the aim to improve the quality and service that we provide our members and guests. Funding is facilitated through donations from members and supporters alike.
Through the foundations continued development, one core area of interest involves the ongoing support of the Club's Junior Development Program. The Foundation believes that the promotion and encouragement of junior golf is fundamental to the future of the Club and the game of golf in South Australia.
Foundation's Vision
The Glenelg Golf Club Foundation is committed to supporting, promoting and encouraging the development of, and participation in golf.
Through a variety of projects that stimulate development and growth, we aim to promote the lifestyle benefits associated with the sport to foster increased participation levels, especially amongst our junior's. Through our vision, we also hope to promote our Club as 'The Club of Choice' for those looking to engage actively in golf. We aim to provide the solution they are looking for.
We pride ourselves on creating unique and exciting opportunities for our members.
Foundation's Mission
Through the identification of key growth areas and the establishment of a sustainable Junior Development Program, the Glenelg Golf Club aims to continually give benefits to members and guests through the creation and support of various initiatives. The Foundation will:
- Support the development of Junior Golf through funding the Junior Development Program's
- Progressively develop valuable initiatives and programs in support of the Club's core areas of interest.
- Foster, support and maintain long-term initiatives through the management and disbursement of our Fund
- Cultivate a base of Foundation Supporters to achieve increased member participation in Foundation based events and programs.
Core areas of interest
- Development & participation in Junior Golf
- Funding for key projects at the Club for the benefit of all members including the ASR recycled water project in 2009
- Funding on-site developments at the Club for the benefits of all members, such as the new Club gates
- Funding for course developments and maintenance for the benefit of all members
How you can help
Attending Club functions and events ensures the continued existence of the Club Foundation, with a percentage of earnings going to the Foundation each time.
The Glenelg Golf Club Foundation also enables members and supporters to make a special contribution to the future of the Club and become eligible to receive a tax deduction*.
Any person wishing to support the foundation by way of a donation can contact the golf club for more details.
* Under taxation law, a deductible gift requires a donor to transfer money voluntarily without the donor or an associate of the donor receiving or being entitled to receive in return, any material advantage or compensation (apart from the tax saving). The Glenelg Golf Club projects are approved and conducted under the charter of the Australian Sports Foundation Ltd (ABN 27 008 613 858)