Oakton, Va., Sept. 29, 2006– About 100 golfers came out for a memorable day of golf and camaraderie while supporting children and families at the Fifth Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 28 at Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. The tournament raised nearly $45,000 for NVFS programs.
“We are grateful to all the companies and individuals who generously supported the tournament. We also were pleased that so many people were able to take time out of their schedules to join us for a wonderful day out on the links. It was a meaningful afternoon that not only raised revenue for important services, but also generated awareness of the work that NVFS does in the community where we all work and live,” said NVFS President and CEO Mary Agee.
Event sponsors included:
•Eagle ($5,000): Peterson Companies and Nathan Associates.
•Birdie ($2,500): Adobe, AnviCom, BB&T, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, Ernst & Young, First Horizon, Freddie Mac, Grubb & Ellis, Mutual of America, National Settlement Services, SRA International and Virginia Commerce Bank.
•Foursome ($1,200): Allan Ratner, Ron Aprahamian, Brothers Concrete Construction, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P., FGM, David Vogt, Pantheon Capital, Troutman Sanders LLP, Wachovia Securities and Webb Mason.
Tournament attendees played a round of golf, participated in silent and live auctions and enjoyed dinner at the prestigious club. Funds raised by tournament sponsorships will support NVFS programs that teach, empower and encourage families to improve their quality of life.