Elders Goulburn rounds up golfers to help Education Foundation

Elders Goulburn once again held its charity golf day on March 10, with 80 clients, staff and suppliers teeing off at what organisers described as an enjoyable event. The day raised $8800 for Goulburn's Country Education Foundation (GCEF) of Australia.

READ MORE:

Country Education Foundation of Goulburn and District backs young bricklayers

Elders farm supplies representative, Emma Lewis, said suppliers and clients donated raffle prizes and auction items for the event. The stock and station agency also catered on the day.

Over its 15 years, the charity event has raised money for the McGrath Foundation, Snowy Hydro Southcare Helicopter, Can Assist, Variety Children's Charity and Goulburn Palliative Care and Oncology Support Group.

This year, it chose Goulburn's Education Foundation, which supports youth in training and apprenticeships following secondary schooling.

"It is well known that the pressures and costs of training and education can be strenuous, especially for those in rural communities," Ms Lewis said.

Former Elders Goulburn manager, Steve Ridley, started the golf day, which has continued under current manager, Ted Goad.

ALSO READ:

'Poor man's fertiliser' drops an unseasonal surprise over district

Tallong's biggest event of the year turns out to be a sweet success

Smashing success for self defence class

GCEF chairman, Guy Milson said the Foundation was extremely grateful for the support. Funds will be channeled into an annual grants program for youth. The last round earlier this year helped 24 people from Goulburn and district with education and training costs. The Foundation has been running in Goulburn for more than 20 years.

"Elders has supported us from the get-go, including with fundraisers like Art in the Woolshed and The Long Lunch. They and Boyce are two of our biggest supporters," he said.

"We're extremely grateful to our sponsors because we can't operate without them."

He praised the spirit of the day, saying some people who bought auction items donated them back for re-auction.

Any organisations wishing to support the GDEF can contact Mr Milson on 0407 48 2929.

We depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. If you are able, please subscribe here. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support.