Audubon Update

I would like to mention that there will be an Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) meeting next Tuesday (Oct. 1) in the clubhouse conference room at 7:30 AM. At this meeting we will discuss the current progress of our Audubon International certification and have a forum for input into our environmental efforts on the golf course. If you are unable to attend, but would like to provide input or receive a copy of what was discussed, please call Wade or myself (David) at (780) 433-9666 or email us at wpeckham@mayfair.ca

Leading up to the LPGA tournament, the EIC discussed how we could advertise the environmental side of our golf course to the public during the event. With many thousands of people attending each day, we knew we couldn't pass up the opportunity. I was restricted by what I could use to advertise in that it had to fit on the Royal Mayfair table located at the front entrance. I opted to avoid handing out sheets of paper, as it seemed strange to advertise an environmental program by handing out pieces of paper that would just be discarded. In the end, I decided on a small sheet briefly summarizing some key areas of the environmental program. It was there to hopefully pique the interest of anybody that was interested and give them an opportunity to contact us if they had any questions regarding the Audubon program.

Probably the best way we were able to present our program was through television. Information was passed on to Ron MacLean and he featured the Audubon program several times during the television broadcast. One of the pheasants even made an appearance on 15 green and was caught by a camera. Also, if you were watching the broadcast on Saturday, then you know that one family of ducks caused quite a commotion on 18 fairway.

Overall, I believe our efforts to advertise the course and its natural elements during the tournament was a success. By taking proactive steps, we can help change the image of golf to one that is focused on our partnership with nature.

Regards,

David Smith