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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting -July 18, 2008 <br />4. COMMUNICATIONS (CONT.) <br />Golf Course Owners Assn communication: <br />Sincerely, <br />Linda L. Rogers <br />National Golf Course Owners Association, Board <br />Secretary <br />Indiana Golf Course Owners Association, Vice <br />President <br />cc: South Bend Redevelopment Commission Members <br />cc: South Bend Common Council Members <br />cc: St. Joseph County Council Members <br />cc: St. Joseph County Commission Members <br />cc: South Bend Mayor Stephen Luecke <br />cc: cc: St. Joseph County Commission Members <br />cc: St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO Mr. Mark <br />Eagan <br />Position Statement <br />PUBLICLY SUPPORTED FACILITIES <br />ADOPTED BY THE NGCOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS <br />ONNOVEMBER 22, 2004 <br />The privately-owned member facilities of the National <br />Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) have <br />consistently demonstrated their concern for public <br />access to the game of golf. Our members' investment of <br />time, effort and financial resources is proof of their <br />commitment to provide access to quality facilities for <br />golfers in every area of the United States, Canada and <br />throughout the world. <br />The NGCOA Board of Directors, having carefully <br />considered the trends within the golf industry, conclude <br />that government subsidies, tax abatements, water use <br />agreements and other types of preferential treatment <br />result in unfair competition between government- <br />operatedgolf facilities and privately funded and <br />operated golf enterprises. The NGCOA Board of <br />Directors believes that all golf courses should play on a <br />