2009 Foundation Golf Classic

The 2009 “Foundation Golf Classic” promises to be a great event on one of the most unique golf courses in the country. The “Foundation Golf Classic” will be held at The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, January 10, with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. The Golf Classic is a great opportunity for sponsors and Farm Bureau members to network while showing their support for Agricultural Literacy and Awareness efforts.

Each sponsorship package will include 18 holes of golf, golf cart rental, gift bag, breakfast, lunch and beverage cart. Download the sponsor and team/individual registration form for the Foundation Golf Classic, January 10, 2009, at The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas.

Sponsorship levels for the Foundation Golf Classic include:

• Platinum ($5,000 or more) – Honorary Chair status; registration of three foursomes; sponsorship sign in the Clubhouse and on two holes; recognition in the Foundation newsletter; presentation at awards ceremony; and twelve complimentary raffle tickets.
• Gold ($3,000 - $4,999) – Registration of two foursomes; sponsorship sign in the Clubhouse and on one hole; recognition in the Foundation newsletter; recognition at awards ceremony; and eight complimentary raffle tickets.
• Silver ($1,000 - $2,999) – Registration of one foursome; sponsorship sign on one hole; recognition in the Foundation newsletter; and four complimentary raffle tickets.
• Beverage Cart ($1,000) – Provide drinks for the attendees on the Beverage Carts traveling through the course.
• “Beat the Collegian” ($1,000) – Attendees compete in a closest to the pin contest against a female Texas A&M golfer on a Par 3.
• Contest ($500) – Choose among the traditional golf contests, such as Longest Drive, Hole-in-One, and Accurate Drive.

As a sponsor, your organization will be recognized throughout the 90th American Farm Bureau Annual Convention based upon your organization’s overall sponsorship value. In addition to recognition during the convention, sponsors will also be listed on the Foundation’s web site www.agfoundation.org.

Download a copy of the promotional brochure for the Foundation Golf Classic, January 10, 2009, at The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas.

Proceeds from the event support the foundation’s “Educating About Agriculture” programs. The Foundation for Agriculture is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of American Farm Bureau Federation. Your sponsorship and donations make a difference in our ongoing efforts to achieve our mission of “Building agricultural awareness and understanding through education.”

Highlights of the Foundation’s Work in 2007

Foundation Makes Donation to Orleans Parish Schools

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture made a significant donation of children’s books and cash to the Orleans Parish School District. The donation announcement was made at a foundation fundraiser during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 89th annual convention.

Stan Smith, CEO, and Darryl Kilbert, superintendent of the Orleans Parish School District, accepted the donation from Bob Stallman, President.

The foundation donated 100 copies of the book The Tree Farmer by Chuck Leavell and Nicholas Cravotta to the Louisiana school district, in addition to $5,000 for the purchase of Ag in the Classroom materials. The Tree Farmer recently received the foundation’s inaugural “Book of the Year” award.

“We’re pleased to play a role in helping the Orleans Parish School District rebuild its educational resources after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina,” said Betty Wolanyk, the foundation’s director of education and research.