The Heritage Palms Charitable Organization (HPCO) was founded to provide financial support to our valued employees during times of unexpected hardship—whether it’s medical emergencies, hurricane damage, or other life-altering events. Our mission is simple: to show our employees that they matter and they are part of a community which truly cares.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our members and local businesses, HPCO has distributed nearly $90,000 to employees in need. This would not be possible without your continued support.
Our two major fundraisers—Night at the Disco (save the date: January 31, 2026) and the annual Golf Outing (held Sunday, April 13, 2025)—continue to be the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts. And what a Golf Outing it was!
A huge thank you goes out to Bob Kelly and his team, as well as all the volunteers who sold raffle tickets, organized the ball drop, packed gift bags, and kept things running smoothly on the Par-3s.
Next, I’d like to applaud the bravery of the team putting on #6 Royal when a couple of spectator alligators walked up to the green to check out the action. I sure hope they didn’t miss their putts! Even with that excitement, fun was had by all.
All in all, it was a day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. From all of us at HPCO: thank you for making it such a success!
The big raffle ticket winners were:
- $10,000: Melissa Scully
- $2,500: Barbara Derocher
- $1,000 each: Steve Moorman, Karen Shandelson, and Brian Phelps.
HIS CHECK FROM MIRIAM SHOOK, HPCO TREASURER
The Helicopter Ball drop winners were:
- $330 each to Kelly Vecere, Melissa Scully (yes it was a good day for her), Lynne Gerstner, and Jim Wenke.
Thanks to our major sponsors with our deep appreciation: Dave Brennan, Dominion Eagle Advisor Group; Douglas Beck, Star Financial; Stuart Draper; David Lionett; Gerald and Patricia Schuetzenhofer; The Hole-in-One Sponsors and Hole Sponsors. Also, thanks to all the members who purchased multiple tickets and ball drops.
