The Evergreen Youth Foundation (dba) The Professional Caddies Association (PCA) worldwide foundation has brought together The Greco Planning Group and the PGA Credit Union to manage and administer the first PCA Caddie Benevolent & Retirement Fund.
Thanks to contributions from a golf bag and putter used at the Master’s by World Golf Hall of Fame member Jack Nicklaus, PGA TOUR player Retief Goosen, country clubs, golf professionals, individuals and corporations, the PCA is building a special retirement fund exclusively for its members and Friends of PCA. The program, which is in keeping with PCA’s mission to provide the Friends of PCA with high-quality benefits, services and educational programs worldwide, will give caddies and their families real financial benefits. Now, these resources are yours to benefit from as a Friend of PCA, PCA member or supporter. Be a supporter and join the FRIENDS OF PCA TEAM today and help save the tradition for the kids and the game. Sign up here for a $25 donation. http://www.pcafhq.org/pcafriend.cfm?subsections_name=Friend%20of%20PCA
A Partnership for the Future:
PCA Foundation Founder Dennis Cone states; “This is a Partnership for the future that is here now. ” The PCA Worldwide Caddie Benevolent Fund will initially be funded to provide assistance and support the PCA Caddie Hall of Fame inductees who are in need. As we grow so will the depth of the Benevolent Funds ability to provide a resource for all of our Friends of PCA, PCA members and supporters who need assistance in their lives.” Michael Greco, Partner of the Greco Planning Group added, “Greco Planning Group welcomes the opportunity to partner with the PCA and PGA Credit Union in helping to develop retirement and estate planning strategies for individuals throughout the golf community”.
The PCA Foundations goal for the next 10 years is Mentorship and Leadership and to make every dollar count. Funds from membership, sponsors, donations, and product distribution through the PCA Worldwide Association will go to work for you. To enable us to provide our Friends of PCA, with state or the art products and services through various financial as well as retail outlets. You can look forward to a twenty-four hour or assistance line, all kind of loans, financial planning tools, educational resources, affordable health products and programs.
This program will be managed by:
The Greco Planning Group
A trusted source of retirement & estate planning provides highly focused, personalized service and brings extensive and diverse financial experience to their clients. They utilize a diversified multi-level approach in preserving, protecting and growing wealth for their business and individual clientele. To learn more, visit www.grecoplanning.com.
The PGA Credit Union
As a division of IBM Southeast Employees’ Federal Credit Union, The PGA Credit Union offers its members a complete range of products and services including: Checking and Savings accounts, Money Market accounts, Certificates, and IRAs, First and Second Mortgages, Car Loans, Business Services, and federally insured (NCUA) savings. Members can access these products and services: in branch offices, online, or via phone and email. The PGA Credit Union strives to provide Service Excellence and Superior Financial Solutions! To learn more, visit www.PGAcu.org.
About the PCA
The Professional Caddies Association (PCA) is a worldwide association that is open to all caddies, working or retired and supporters like you. The foundation is dedicated to elevating respect for the professional caddie and pays homage to those who have filled this very special role in the history of golf. The organization works to provide the youth of the world with the opportunity to learn both life and social skills through sports, the profession of caddying and the game of golf and to enhance their knowledge and interpersonal skills both on and off the course.
In addition, TEAM PCA and its 10,800 certified caddies worldwide strive to bring back caddies and the PCA Eagle Guide FORE Caddies to the golf courses of the world, while preserving the tradition of this greatest of all games. The PCA recently recognized golf notables Gene Sarazen, Lance Barrow of CBS Sports, Willie Park Sr. and Old Tom Morris and inducted them into the PCA Caddie Hall of Fame. PCA’s NEW division The Gene Sarazen Spirit Award is looking for “Notable People Who Started as Caddies. PGA.COM – 2008 HOF NEWS Go here http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/01/22/pca/
“Please nominate someone today by going to http://www.PCAFhq.org
To learn more about PCA membership or sponsorships, please visit our website www.PCAhq.com .
Photos include the launch team of:
1. Mary Ann Sarazen her daughter Pam ( Gene Sarazen Foundation )
2. Alfred “Rabbit” Dyer PCA 2000 HOF inductee and PCA world Ambassador
3. Mike Greco and PCA Founder Dennis Cone
4. #1 Junior Wyatt Shuford helps with Launch
Contact:
Dennis Cone
Proud GWAA member since 1999
386-446-8721
PCA@PCAworldwide.com
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