2024 Tournament of Friendship

Celebrating Our 42nd Year

Tournament of Friendship Logo

 

Event Details

Friday, July 19th, 2024
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 42nd 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.

Golf Registration is $100 per golfer.

 

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

    Birdie Sponsor: Lansing Board of Water & Light
    Golf Ball Sponsor: Holt Dimondale Insurance Agency
    Dinner Sponsor: Priority Health
    Lunch Sponsor: MSU School of Criminal Justice
    Breakfast Sponsor: Davenport University
    Breakfast Sponsor: Lansing Community College
    Friends of the Late Mary Lee Vandermoere

    Tee Sponsors

    • Alpha Phi Sigma – National Criminal Justice Honors Society: MSU Chapter
    • Bachman Home Improvement, LLC
    • Blue Gill Grill
    • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar - East Lansing
    • Captial Region Airport Authority
    • CBI Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
    • Circadian Risk
    • Clark Construction
    • Crenshaw Peterson & Associates
    • Dave Rainone - East Lansing
    • Detroit Commandery No. 1 - Knights Templar
    • Donna and Marv Zischke
    • Dr. Chris and Dr. Sheila Maxwell - MSU School of Criminal Justice
    • Dr. Christopher Smith & Charlotte Smith - MSU School of Criminal Justice
    • Dr. David Carter Family - MSU School of Criminal Justice
    • Florene McGlothian-Taylor - Captain MSU DPPS
    • Graff Chevrolet - Okemos, MI
    • Grand Commandery - Knights Templar of Michigan
    • Gravity Smokehouse Brew & Cue
    • H&H Mobile
    • Heidi McNaughton
    • JK&T Wings, Inc. | Buffalo Wild Wings
    • Lansing Community College Fire Academy
    • Lansing Community College Fire Instructors
    • Meijer Store - Mason
    • Meijer Store - Okemos
    • Michigan State Police Command Officers Association
    • Michigan State Police - Marshall Post
    • Michigan State University Department of Police & Public Safety
    • Michigan State University DPPS - Community Support Division
    • Noah's Nook Family Restaurant - Webberville, MI
    • Mr. Richie Davis - Retired Director of Michigan State Police
    • REO Town Pub
    • Teachout Security Solutions

    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 - $125
    • 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

    Scholarship Recipients:

     

    2024-2025

    • MSU: Amaiya Jones and Sarah DeZwaan

    2023-2024

    • MSU: Ashonti Carter, Britney Doan
    • Davenport: Kenonica Joseph, Sarah Root

    2022-2023

    • MSU: Armani Arnold, Hailey Wood
    • LCC: Antoine Bess, Elvira Gjelaj, Harrison Bragdon, Margaret Allen, Teresa Greisinger
    • Davenport: Shakeyda Israel, Megan Logan, Sara Culton

    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) 575-8402 or Tim Homberg (517) 282-7323 (hombergt@msu.edu)