NGCOA Canada Members Show Their Appreciation for Recent Advocacy Wins!

2010 has seen big WINS for golf course owners and operators in Ontario and British Columbia. After a lengthy 10 year battle in Ontario for fair property tax assessments, and 18 months and 32 presentations in British Columbia for the elimination of golf cart & equipment licensing; the outcome of each will translate into thousands of dollars in savings annually for affected golf courses.

Ontario and British Columbia Advocacy Background:

The fall issue of Golf Business Canada magazine, NGCOA Canada’s publication, is a special edition focusing on the recent Golf Awareness Days and provides an in-depth look at the process behind the wins associated with the Ontario Property Tax Assessments and the British Columbia Golf Cart & Equipment Licensing legislation. Click here to access the online version of the fall issue.

Personal Thanks to the NGCOA Canada…..
The recent advocacy win in British Columbia has prompted two groups to show their appreciation in a big way.

Michael Mather, General Manager of University Golf Club donated $5,000 towards legal costs associated with this advocacy win in British Columbia and notes “University Golf Club appreciates the time, diligent process, and money required to deal with government in addressing an issue affecting all operators in BC. Thank you for looking out for all operations whether big, small or medium size and helping their business and bottom line.”

Wayne Vollmer, Golf Vancouver Chair with the Golf Vancouver Marketing Group (Furry Creek GC, Mayfair GC, Meadow Gardens GC, Morgan Creek GC, Northview G & CC, Redwoods GC, Westwood Plateau GC) recently donated $10,000 to assist with the legal expenses incurred as a result of this win and notes “As a token of our appreciation for the successful job the NGCOA Canada has done in eliminating ICBC Insurance costs for golf equipment crossing roads, the Golf Vancouver Marketing Group of seven courses is pleased to donate $10,000 to assist with the legal expenses incurred to have this insurance policy eliminated.”

The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada and its Board of Directors will continue to make advocacy on behalf of its members a major priority, dedicating time and resources to ensure the interests of each individual golf course operator is heard and considered before major decisions are made official.

If you would like to contact the Advocacy Team at the NGCOA Canada, please email ngcoa@ngcoa.ca or call 866-626-4262.