Village Northwest Unlimited is excited to share the outcome of the 16th Annual Village Northwest Unlimited Benefit Golf Tournament. The tournament was held July 18, 2016, at Landsmeer Golf Club in Orange City, IA with a field of 144 golfers. The benefit event raised over $45,000 in support of the organization’s mission to provide purpose, privacy and dignity for individuals with disabilities.
Taking first place in the men’s first flight, with a score of 56, was the team of Jim Poppema, Ryan Anema, Chris Yaw, and Earl Woudstra. Winning the men’s second flight, with a score of 66, was Mark Waterstone, Chad Lyman, Ray Schnurr, and Duey Van Veldhuizen. The women’s flight winners, with a score of 70, were Brooke Wittrock, Ashley Sandersfeld, Rylee Goosen, and Heather Storey. The winning team in the mixed flight, with a score of 68, was the family team of Dr. Scott Lichty, Susan Lichty, Karl Lichty and Benjamin Lichty.
“We are so fortunate to have the faithful support of individuals and businesses who step forward in support of our organization,” said Lisa Johnson, Director of Development for Village Northwest Unlimited. “The success of the golf benefit would not be possible without our sponsors and we’re grateful for their continued support.” Key Sponsors of this year’s tournament were: Perspective Insurance; The David Scott Foundation; Van Wyk, Inc. and Vetter Health Services, Inc. Premier Sponsors included: American Investment & Trust; Citizens State Bank; Darrell Burns – Edward Jones; DeKoter, Thole & Dawson, P.L.C.; Den Hartog Industries; HTC Communications; Northwest Décor & Furniture; Northwestern Bank; Peoples Bank; Sanford Health – Sheldon and Siouxland Fabricating, Inc. The Village would also like to thank all who provided evening meal, registration gift, prize, flag event, lucky hole, refreshment and tee sponsorships for the event.
Over the lifetime of the Village Northwest Unlimited Golf Benefit, over $376,000 has been raised in support of individuals with disabilities.
Village Northwest Unlimited is nationally recognized as one of the premier providers of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and traumatic brain injuries. VNU builds successful lives for 180 individuals by providing opportunities and choices in residential, vocational and social programs while fulfilling its mission of providing Purpose, Privacy and Dignity.
Located in Sheldon, Iowa, Village Northwest Unlimited is unlimited in our desire to provide purpose, privacy & dignity for all people.
