The nonprofit organization is looking for industry support in donating items to auction on E-Bay.
Deltona, FL, November 6, 2012:
The Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development is pleased to announce a new ongoing initiative to help raise funds for future development of their 501c3 junior golf organization. “We have just listed some great items on E-Bay to auction off in order to raise funds for our organization” says Little Linksters Association founder, PGA Professional Brendon Elliott. “We recently joined Mission Fish, which is the charitable partner of E-Bay and oversees all fundraising efforts on the auction site. Through Mission Fish and E-Bay, we can list donated items to auction off in order to raise funds or any individual or company can auction off items on our behalf and name us as the beneficiary of the final winning bid amount or a percentage of that.” Elliott explains. You can learn more about Mission Fish here: http://www.missionfish.org
Currently, the Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development currently has the following items up for bid on E-Bay:
• Signed Tiger Woods, Tournament Worn Glove (Authenticated by Upper Deck) $5k Value; Starting Bid $1500 (Ends Saturday November 10)
• Foursome to the Ritz Carlton Members Club in Sarasota. Up to a $2k Value; Starting Bid $500 (Ends Saturday November 10)
• Four pack of Week Long Passes to 2012 Children’s Miracle Classic @ Disney; Starting Bid $90 (Ends Thursday November 8)
• Two Pack of Week Long Passes to 2013 Honda Classic; Starting Bid $200 (Ends Saturday November 10)
Items can be seen at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/LinkstersEBayAuction
“We are looking to continue holding online auctions through E-Bay and Mission Fish indefinitely and we are asking any golf company, organization or individual to consider donating items to help us raise funds. We are interested in golf equipment, apparel, rounds of golf, golf trips, memorabilia and anything else that could help us raise funds” adds Elliott.
The nonprofit, Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development will be the vehicle that will launch the acclaimed Little Linksters Golf Program to areas nationwide in late 2012 and early 2013. PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is the founder of both The Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development and Little Linksters, LLC and the developer of the Little Linksters program designed for kids 3-8 years of age. Elliott, a 2010 and 2011 US Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher, the 2011 & 2012 NFPGA Junior Golf Leader award winner and a 2012 PGA of America National finalist for the Junior Leader Award developed the program in 2008 in the greater Orlando area. From the beginning, Elliott had a desire to have PGA & LPGA Professionals nationwide share in his vision by introducing kids 3-8 to golf in a streamlined, uniform and most importantly, FUN format. The heart of the offerings from Little Linksters is its monthly “Mobile” program that is brought to daycare centers, schools, YMCA’s, City Parks and more and its Little Linksters “Tour” Series that gets kids out onto the course in a non-competitive, fun, tournament-like experience. “Kids start golf far too late in life” explains Elliott. “Traditionally, kids are introduced to golf at age 9 or 10 and by then they have been exposed to so many other sports and activities. With all that the game of golf offers, the values and life lessons it teaches along with giving young children a sense of self discovery, accomplishment and individuality, we need to get kids into the game sooner…much, much sooner. That’s what Little Linksters does. We had a “soft launch” of our Little Linksters Certified Instructor Program at the 2012 Proponent Group Summit at Cog Hill back in September and we look to fully launch in early 2013″ added Elliott.
In addition to helping through the E-Bay auctions, The Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development is looking for the help of the golf industry and corporate America in other ways. Help can come from:
• Grant Opportunities
• Sponsorships (Several levels)
• Product Donations (Training Aids, Uniforms, Marketing Products)
• Sponsorship of 2nd Annual “Little Golf, Big Purpose” 108 Hole Marathon (Date TBD in 2013)
PGA & LPGA Professionals interested in learning how they can get involved, become a Little Linksters “Certified Instructor” and offer Little Linksters programs in their area can go to the following link: http://littlelinksters.com/history/certified-instructo-information-pga-lpga/
If you are a business or individual interested in become a sponsor or partner you can e-mail us at nonprofit@LittleLinksters.com or go to the following link: http://littlelinksters.com/new-partnership-opportunities/
The mission statement of the Little Linksters program:
“Through a fun and friendly learning environment, students will accomplish three major goals; which in turn will produce a passion and respect for the game of golf. Through our efforts each player will learn; how the game teaches real life lessons (patience, integrity, respect, honesty and friendship), an understanding of the basic fundamentals of golf, and finally how to enjoy the experience that the game of golf offers”
http://www.littlelinksters.org/
Contact:
Melisa Elliott
Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development
Phone 321-278-1611
NonProfit@LittleLinksters.com
PO Box 6384
Deltona, FL
Phone 386-532-9639
www.LittleLinksters.com