4th Annual Evening Honoring the U.S. Military
Benefitting the Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
6:00 PM Cocktail Party • 7:30 PM Dinner
Lauderdale Yacht Club
LYC Sailing Foundation Hosts Successful 4th Annual Evening Honoring the US Military
Fort Lauderdale, FL – May 16, 2024 – The Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation (LYCSF) successfully held its 4th annual fundraising dinner on May 9th, 2024, setting sail for an unforgettable evening that honored the brave men and women of the US Military.
Sage Steele, American television anchor who was raised in a military family, emceed the elegant waterfront event. The evening brought together community members, sailing enthusiasts, esteemed military and civilian performers in town for the Air Show and many veterans for a night of celebration, appreciation, and fundraising. Guests enjoyed heartwarming tributes to our military heroes, and heard from young people who shared their enthusiasm and experiences with sailing.
“This year’s event was a tremendous success,” said Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Co-Chair of the LYCSF 4th Annual Evening Honoring the US Military. “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, sponsored, or donated, for helping us raise critical funds.”
The LYCSF uses sailing to empower youth which fosters leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Funds raised at the event will directly contribute to:
- Empowering youth through community sailing programs, cultivating life skills and leadership qualities.
- Funding grants for aspiring young sailors to compete and scholarships for underserved children interested in sailing.
- Providing sailing programs for children of fallen military personnel.
“We have grown to meet the needs of our community’s children through the sport of sailing. We offer these transformative programs that make a real difference in the lives of children through the sport of sailing,” said Beth Rielly, Chair of the LYCSF.
The LYCSF would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the event chairs, committee members, sponsors, donors, underwriters, and volunteers who made this event a resounding success.
For more than 10 years, the Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation (LYCSF) has been dedicated to favorably impacting the lives of young people from all social and economic situations through the sport of sailing. We provide opportunity to children who would not otherwise have the resources to learn to sail.
The Foundation funds incredible programs such as:
- The Annual Gold Star Sailing Camp for children who have lost a parent in the military. To learn more, click here.
- The City of Fort Lauderdale Summer Sailing Camps for kids. To learn more, click here.
- Grants and scholarships to young sailors in and around our community. To learn more, click here.
- Organizations in South Florida that provide sailing opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged youth. To learn more, click here.
To date, the LYCSF has supported more than 1,000 children. Last year, we provided more funding and programs than ever as the demand has increased. We feel strongly that sailing builds character, self-reliance, independence, self-respect, and leadership skills.
Thank you for your consideration for our young sailors.
For more information or questions, contact sara@howleygroupllc.com or (954) 249-7771.
Sage Steele
Event Emcee & Broadcast Journalist
We are excited to announce Sage Steele as the emcee for our 4th Annual Evening Honoring the Military. Sage is currently the host of The Sage Steele Show on Bill Maher’s podcast network, Club Random Studios. This highly respected broadcaster is best known for her 16-year tenure at ESPN, where she hosted SportsCenter, as well as various live events, such as the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals and The Masters. Outside of sports, Sage has hosted events like The Scripps National Spelling Bee and The Miss America Pageant. With a journalism career that began in local markets and led to regional networks, Sage has a wealth of experience in the industry.
Dedicated to philanthropy, Sage serves on the boards of The Boys & Girls Club of America, The V Foundation for Cancer Research, and the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. She also volunteers with organizations like The Alzheimer’s Association and is active in her local church. A proud mother of three, Sage’s personal life reflects her commitment to family and community.
Sage comes from a military family, which is what inspired her to emcee our event. Her father and uncle are West Point graduates and Army veterans. Her father, Gary Steele, was the first black varsity football player at West Point during the mid-1960s. We’re honored to have Sage Steele host our 4th Annual Evening Honoring the Military.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Military Sponsors
The Robert T. Friedman Family Foundation
John Ulbrich Charitable Trust, Inc.
Table Sponsors
The Rielly Family
The Drum Family
Malcolm Farrel & Pamela Flaherty
Jeff & Michele Thomas
Craig & Ann Cadwalader
JD & Mary Rulien
Robert & Lorrie Roschman Family
The Carroll Group of Morgan Stanley
Sherra & Todd Payne Family
Underwriters
The Rick & Rita Case Family Fund
The Hudson Family Foundation
The Lozick Family Foundation
Robert T. Friedman Family Foundation
Ross Family Fund
John Jay Mann, Jr. and Sandi Mann
Joseph & Judy Sebring
Jack & Susan Loving
The Geary Family
George & Maryanna Uznis
James Maus
Eric Hill
Richard & Christine Welch
Dr. Harry & Ann Marie Moon
David & Lisa Burgess
In Kind
Donate Directly to our Young Sailors
| Gold Star Sailing Camp — 18 Kids | |
|---|---|
| Everglades Tour | $400 |
| Teambuilding Excursion | $500 |
| Lifejackets (total for 18) [Generously Provided by The Geary Family] | $550 |
| Painting Party for the kids [Generously Provided by Dr. Harry & Ann Marie Moon] | $700 |
| Bowling Party and Dinner [Generously Provided by Richard & Christine Welch] | $850 |
| Lodging/Accommodations for 1 Gold Star kid (18 needed) [1 Provided by TOTE Group] | $1,100 per sailor |
| Lunch for the Camp [Generously Provided by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital] | $2,000 |
| Breakfast for the kids for the week [Generously Provided by David & Lisa Burgess] | $2,000 |
| Ground Transportation for Camp [Generously Provided by The Lozick Family Foundation] | $2,500 |
| Gold Star Sailing Swag Bags! Any amount appreciated! Each year we provide the Gold Star kids and coaches with sailing essentials including: rash guards, backpacks, shirts, shorts, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen. | Up to $15,000 |
| Learn to Sail Scholarships — Teaches a Child to Sail for the Summer | $1,000 per sailor |
| City of Fort Lauderdale Summer Sailing Camp — 38 children for Summer 2024 | |
| 2-week beginner summer sailing camp for a child | $600 per sailor |
| Lunch for Camps [Generously Provided by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital] | $2,000 |
| Competition Grants — Provides funding for a young sailor to compete internationally | $1,250 per sailor |
