Anyone who has spent time at the Springs Country Club and Golf Course appreciates that the course is known for its nine beautiful, challenging, tree lined holes. But those same trees that lend beauty to the course continue to age and with every passing year, succumb to disease and weather.
Last year, the Springs Country Club Board of Directors launched a “Tree Action Plan” to replace and add additional trees on the course.
“We met with Professor John Ball from SDSU to formalize the plan and determined this project is our top priority in 2023,” said Becky Thompson, Chairperson of the Springs Country Club Tree Committee. “Our goal is to begin planting trees this spring, but we need help.”
Thanks to lead gifts from American Bank & Trust and the Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation, Thompson said the board has had a great start to the fundraising campaign. Additionally, funds from the 2022 Golfin’ for a Cause Tournament were also directed to the tree project, bringing the effort closer to the $20,000 goal.
“We will purchase larger, more mature trees, which means each tree will cost approximately $500,” she explained. “Donations will be used to purchase, plant and maintain new trees plus remove the trees in poor condition. All donations of $300 or more will be recognized on a plaque in the club house and can be made in honor or memory of a loved one.”
Donations may be dropped off at American Bank & Trust, by scanning the code above or given to any of the board members who include: Becky Thompson, Brian Amick, Randy Willman, Cheryl Manthei, Regina Teveldal, Blake Willman, Todd Braun and Kaci Anson.
“Tax deductible donations ensure the future beauty and success of our golf course,” Thompson said. “Remember the Chinese Proverb: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago—the next best time is now!”
