Capital Fundraising Campaign

The Lake Panorama National Resort capital fundraising campaign is now in its second year. To ensure the Lake Panorama National golf course remains a premier destination for property owners and visitors, we are raising funds to enhance and maintain this recreational gem.

Funds raised in 2024 supported the renovation of forward tee boxes on holes 5, 6, 7, and 8. Learn more here.

Friends of Lake Panorama, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is partnering with Lake Panorama National on this campaign. All contributions are tax-deductible, and donors will receive a letter of thanks for tax purposes. Donations may also be made in memory of or in honor of someone.

Since the campaign launched in summer 2024, just over $105,000 has been raised, with $32,000 currently available for upcoming projects. Initiatives under consideration for fall 2025 include additional tee box work, driving range improvements, new tee signage, and bunker renovations. Final project plans will be determined later this summer based on available funds.

Donations

Donations Received As of July 5 - $105,124

Donate and Win!

We’re offering a special promotion to encourage support through August 31. Donate $500 or more and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a 2026 LPN Single Golf Pass with your choice of Trail Fee or Cart Seat.

  • One entry per $500 donated

  • No limit on the number of entries

  • Only valid for direct donations (not combined with other fundraising events)

How to Donate

Anyone donating $500 or more will be listed on a donor display wall in Spikes snack shop and acknowledged on the Lake Panorama National Resort and Friends of Lake Panorama websites.

  • Check: Payable to Friends of Lake Panorama, mailed to PO Box 488, Panora, IA 50216

  • Venmo: www.venmo.com/Panorama-Friends

  • Credit Card: friendsoflakepanorama.org/donate

    • Include an extra $15 for every $500 donated to cover processing fees

  • Donations of securities (stocks, mutual funds, etc.) are welcome, as are direct IRA qualified charitable distributions—for those who are required to take forced IRA distributions. There are potential tax-saving benefits when considering either of these direct donation strategies. Check with your financial advisor for details.

Donor List

Thank you to the following donors. Your contribution will help enhance and maintain Lake Panorama National, ensuring it remains a premier Lake Panorama destination for years to come.

Sponsor - $50,000+

Champion - $25,000 to $49,999

Leader - $10,000 to $24,999

Benefactor - $5,000 to $9,999

Dick & Carolyn Koberg Family
Kevin & Jackie Wellik

Steward - $1,000 to $4,999

Anonymous, In Memory of George Edward Wassom, May Elizabeth Wassom, DeAnna Joy Wassom
Don & Kathy Berryman
David & Mary Butterwick
Richard Deardorff
Jay & Karen Gerlich
Lyle & Paula Hansen
Fred & Gayla Henry
Jimmy Buffet Party
Tom & Celia Mahoney
Steve & Danielle Navarro
Panora Fiber
Galen & Carol Redshaw
Louis Rizzuti
Jim & Sharon Scherbring
Jim & Julie Tibbles
Jim & Dee Tometich
David & Jackie Van Ahn
Dave & Shanell Wagler

Friend - $500 to $999

Larry & Dawn Anderson
Shane & Anne Broderick
Kathleen DeLucca
Chris & Brenda Duree
Sean & Sheila Grambart
Dave & Susan Greiner
Todd & Diane Halbur
Larry & Julie Hamling
Chip Hansen
Reuben & Karen Hanson
Mark & Deb Jorgensen
Rick & Marian Langel
LPN Women’s League
Wendy Ludwig, In Memory of Joanne & Harold Churchill
Bill & Deb McDermott
Lorrie Motsick & Bob Nevitt
John & Beth Muenzenberger
Tom & Andrea Murphy
Rod & Amy Northrup
Gordon & Sharon Opland
Dennis & Joyce Pickering
Jan Reinicke
Matt & Marilyn Schultes
Frank & Sandi Teale
Dave & Sue Thompson

Lake Panorama National Resort Timeline

Contacts

Royce Shaffer
LPN Director of Operations
rshaffer@lakepanorama.org

Barry Monaghan
LPN Board of Managers President
b.monaghan@gcsbank.com

Susan Thompson
Friends of Lake Panorama Executive Director
staff@friendsoflakepanorama.org