2023 Tournament of Friendship

Celebrating Our 41st Year

Tournament of Friendship Logo

 

Event Details

Friday, July 21st, 2023
Wheatfield Valley Golf Course
Williamston, Michigan

 

 

Click HERE for the Registration Flyer!

The Tournament of Friendship was founded on the premise of bringing people together to help us better relate to one another. A byproduct of this “coming together” is our ability to provide assistance to young men and women who aspire to serve their communities in criminal justice and fire fighting professions.  The “TOURNAMENT OF FRIENDSHIP” was established in 1982, which means we’ll be celebrating our 41st year of building bridges and providing financial assistance to our future leaders, all thanks to you and your support.

Over the years, many fine students have benefited through scholarships offered through the “TOURNAMENT OF FRIENDSHIP, completed their studies at Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, and Davenport University, and have proceeded to enter careers in criminal justice and firefighting. It is through your participation in this annual fund-raising tournament that we are able to continue to provide financial assistance to deserving women and persons of color. We have been able to bring some of these recipients back to our event the last couple of years which we think has put some perspective on who we help.

The Tournament of Friendship now annually provides two $4000 scholarships to students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at Michigan State University, $6000 in scholarships to students enrolled in the EMS/Fire Sciences programs at Lansing Community College, and $4000 in scholarships to students at Davenport University’s downtown Lansing campus.

Please join us for a wonderful day of golf and fellowship, as we raise money for our future criminal justice and fire fighting professionals.

Tournament Schedule

8:00 AM - Breakfast*/Registration
9:00 AM - Shotgun Start
At the Turn - Lunch**
2:00 PM - Prize/Awards Ceremony

 

* Breakfast provided by Gravity Smokehouse & BBQ (Holt, MI)
** Lunch provided by the MSU School of Criminal Justice

 

  • Sponsors & Donors

    2023 Sponsors and Donors

    The biggest contribution we get to the scholarship fund is from personal or Corporate Sponsorships, Hole Sponsorships or Meal Sponsorships. This money goes directly into the scholarship fund. In lieu of sponsorship, we also accept prize donations. Prizes in the form of gift certificates, golf equipment, apparel and hotel stays are always welcomed.

    If you have any questions please contact: Tim Homberg (hombergt@msu.edu) or by phone at (517) 282-7323.

    We thank the following:


    MAJOR SPONSORS/DONORS

    Title Sponsor: MSU Federal Credit Union
    Birdie Sponsor: Lansing Board of Water & Light
    Golf Ball Sponsor: Holt Dimondale Insurance Agency
    Dinner Sponsor: Mary Lee Vandermoere Memorial
    Dinner Sponsor: Gravity Smokehouse Brew & Que
    Lunch Sponsor: Liberty Title Agency & Heidi McNaughton
    Breakfast Sponsor: Lansing Community College Foundation
    Breakfast Sponsor: Davenport University
    Beverage Sponsor: Fraternal Order of Police #141

    Tee Sponsors

    • Alpha Phi Sigma – National Criminal Justice Honors Society: MSU Chapter
    • Captial Region Airport Authority
    • Carol A. Siemon - Ingham County Prosecutor's Office
    • CBI Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
    • Circadian Risk
    • Clark Construction
    • Detroit Commandery No. 1 - Knights Templar
    • Donna and Marv Zischke
    • Dr. Chris and Dr. Sheila Maxwell - MSU School of Criminal Justice
    • Dr. Christopher Smith - MSU School of Criminal Justice
    • Dr. David Carter Family - MSU School of Criminal Justice
    • Dr. Ed and Donna McGarrell - MSU School of Criminal Justice
    • Fraternal Order of Police - Capitol Region
    • Gleaner Life Insurance Society
    • Grand Commandery - Knights Templar of Michigan
    • Gravity Smokehouse Brew & Que
    • H&H Mobile
    • In Memory of Sgt. Michael Grillo
    • InVerve Marketing & Web
    • JK&T Wings, Inc. | Buffalo Wild Wings
    • Keene Training
    • Lansing Community College Fire Academy
    • Lansing Community College Fire Instructors
    • Lansing Police Department
    • Meridian Township Police Officers Association
    • Meridian Township Police Supervisors Union
    • Michigan State Police Command Officers Association
    • Michigan State Police - Marshall Post
    • Michigan State Police - Trooper's Association
    • Michigan State University Police Department - Community Engagement Unit
    • Mid-Michigan Police Academy - Lansing Community College
    • Mr. Richie Davis - Retired Director of Michigan State Police
    • Schroyer Towing and Auto Parts
    • Traci Ruiz Consultants

    Prize Donors

    • Bonnieview Golf Club
    • Capital Region Airport Authority
    • Capital Region International Airport
    • Centennial Acres Golf Club
    • College Fields
    • Circadian Risk
    • Davenport University
    • David Tyler
    • Douglas J
    • Downtown Marriott Hotel
    • El Dorado
    • Forest Akers East
    • Gravity Smokehouse Brew & Que
    • JK&T Wings, Inc. | Buffalo Wild Wings
    • Lansing Brewing Company
    • Lansing Community College
    • Lansing Lugnuts | Lansing Ignite
    • Ledge Meadows Golf Club
    • Legends Sports & Games
    • Lowe's
    • Majestic at Lake Walden
    • Maplebrook Golf Course
    • Mitchaell's Fish Market
    • MSU Police Department
    • MSU School of Criminal Justice
    • Royal Scot
    • Spartan Hall of Fame Cafe
    • Student Athlete Support Services - MSU
    • Target
    • Townsquare Media
    • True Fitness
    • United States Marine Corps
    • Wheatfield Valley Golf Course
  • How to be a Sponsor & Donor

    Sponsorship Level - EAGLE

    • Cost - $3000
    • Sponsor Receives:
      • Two Foursomes in the Tournament
      • Display of agency/organization banner at Check-In/Reception Area of Clubhouse
      • Recognition of “Eagle” sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event

     

    Sponsorship Level - BIRDIE

    • Cost - $1500
    • Sponsor Receives:
      • One Foursome in the Tournament
      • Display of agency/organization banner at Check-In/Reception Area of Clubhouse
      • Recognition of “Birdie” sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event

     

    Sponsorship Level - DINNER

    • Cost - $1000
    • Sponsor Receives:
      • Covers the cost of the steak dinner, which is provided to all the golfers, sponsors and volunteers during the awards/dinner reception
      • Recognition of “Dinner” level of sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event

     

    Sponsorship Level - LUNCH

    • Cost - $750
    • Sponsor Receives:
      • Covers the cost of the lunch, which is provided to all the golfers as they make the turn throughout the day
      • Recognition of “Lunch” level of sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event

     

    Sponsorship Level - BREAKFAST

    • Cost - $500
    • Sponsor Receives:
      • Covers the cost of the breakfast, which is provided to all the golfers, sponsors and volunteers prior to the start of the Tournament
      • Recognition of “Breakfast” level of sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event

     

    Sponsorship Level - TEE HOLE

    • Cost - $100
    • Sponsor Receives:
      • Placement of sponsor’s logo/name on a “Tee Hole” sign located at the tee box of one of the holes on the golf course.
      • Recognition of the “Tee Hole” sponsorship on our website and in future literature promoting the event

     

  • Scholarship Recipients

    Recipient Testimonials:

    *Click on the highlighted names to read their Testimonial*

     

    2022-2023

    • MSU: Armani Arnold, Hailey Wood

    2021-2022

    • MSU: Jada Mitchell, Jessica Truong
    • LCC: Travis Sweet, Spencer Alexander
    • Davenport: Taylor Hiersbetell, Khina Acharya, Adrian Vincent Smith, Elaine Stacey, Mark Anthony Vang

    2020 - 2021

    • MSU: Tyesha Kirks-Allen, Arthur Fickling

    2019 - 2020

    • MSU: Sharon Williams, Madelyn Saylor

    2018 - 2019

    2017 - 2018

    • MSU: Asia Campbell, Brittany Drummond, Lauren Gager
    • LCC: Andriana Kruszka, Christian Major, Shay-Lynn Willett
    • DavenportKyla Smith

    2016 - 2017

    • MSU: Cande Bramble, Jailah Emerson
    • LCC: Allie Buxton, Shayne Kelly, Emma McFaul, Shanise Moore
    • Davenport: Latarsha Holmes, Devera Henderson

    2015 - 2016

    • MSUCalli Feier, Brea Waters
    • LCC: Jaclyn Allen, Hailey Bateman, Katelynn Bennett
    • Davenport: Latarsha Holmes

    2014 - 2015

    • MSUTamika Lofton Deanna Stevenson
    • LCC: Ashley Shepard, Emma McFaul
    • Davenport: Bryanna Bowers

    2013 - 2014

    • MSU: Deja Johnson, Ariel McClendon
    • LCC

    2012 - 2013

    • MSU: Melina MacGregor, Chelsea Schneller
    • LCC: Julie Hoch, Kori Laux, JaRod Benson

    2011 - 2012

    • MSU: Hannah Coleman, Pedro Valdez
    • LCC: Cyndi Gallegos, Sarah Melton, Amy Schneider

    2010 - 2011

    • MSU: Leslie Anderson, Shera Novak
    • LCC: Shamario Carr, Sarah Pendell, Amy Schneider

    2009 - 2010

    • MSU: Erica Adams, Netkeitha Heath
    • LCC: Gustavo Garcia, Tommy Moton, Sarah Pendell

    2008 - 2009

    • MSU: Jealisha Calvert, Ryan Flint
    • LCC: Adan Bellant, Tommy Moton, Leah Torok

    2007 - 2008

    • MSU: Roland Foster, Tiffany Godsey
    • LCC: Earl Christian, Roberta Martin, Daniel Pennock

    2006 - 2007

    • MSU: Christen Burtzloff, Roland Foster
    • LCC: Ericka Calloway, Robert Stump

    2005 - 2006

    • MSU: Elisabeth Filemyr, Erin Held
    • LCC: Miranda Crawford, Donna Stewart

    2004 - 2005

    • MSU: Casey Hof, Shareka Johnson
    • LCC: Daniel M. Flores, Jessica Haines

    2003 - 2004

    • MSU: Christine DiClaudio, Catherine Wise
    • LCC: Trisha Dowell, Christopher Lum, Muyn-Ling

    2002 - 2003

    • MSU: Katherine Roe, Ashley Wright
    • LCC

    2001 - 2002

    2000 - 2001

    • MSU: Calley Cerano, Jammie Kincaid, Emily Shipley, Kandace Wright
    • LCC: Blake Magee, Ambrocio Mendez, Lisa Thelen

    1999 - 2000

    • MSU: Melissa Brown, Tamar Griffin
    • LCC: Joshua Palmer

    1998 - 1999

    • MSU: Jerome Gathright, Tracy Ruiz

    1997 - 1998

    • MSU: Sharonna Miller

    1996 - 1997

    • MSU: Kia Harris, Gene Witt

    1995 - 1996

    • MSU: Paul Elam, Kia Harris

    1994 - 1995

    • MSU: Tara Colman

    1993 - 1994

    • MSU: Carmen McClure

    1992 - 1993

    • MSU: Kahill Wasson   

If you have questions regarding the “TOURNAMENT OF FRIENDSHIP” please call:
John J. Castillo (517) 381-8804 or Tim Homberg (517) 282-7323 (hombergt@msu.edu)