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
Set Sail for Gratitude
The 2024 LYCSF Annual Event on May 9th is SOLD OUT. We cannot thank our sponsors, donors, underwriters and volunteers enough for their support. We look forward to seeing our attendees on Thursday, May 9th as we Honor Our US Military. If you would still like to make the difference in the lives of children through the sport of sailing, we continue to look for UNDERWRITERS and accept DONATIONS.
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Ahoy!
Please join us on Thursday, May 9th for the 4th annual evening HONORING THE US MILITARY. The Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation (LYCSF) is setting course and raising the sails in honor of the brave men and women of the US Military. Our annual fundraiser is the kickoff to the Fort Lauderdale Air Show weekend and is a crowd favorite. We will spend the evening with elite military performers in town for our Air Show, other military heroes and our young sailors.
A stunning waterfront setting, delicious cuisine, heartwarming tributes, and an auction with enticing opportunities to bid — all while supporting a worthy cause.
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. We hope to see you there!
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
The Ulbrich Family Foundation
Table Sponsors
The Rielly Family
The Drum Family
Malcolm Farrel & Pamela Flaherty
Jeff & Michele Thomas
Craig & Ann Cadwalader
Dave & Jenny Rulien
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
George & Maryanna Uznis
In Kind
Sponsorships
Title Sponsor — $25,000 (SOLD OUT)
Named as title sponsor for the EVENING HONORING THE US MILITARY
- Podium time at the dinner event to speak about your commitment.
- Logo/name on all signage, announcements, and digital assets (website, social media and AV).
- Recognition on the night of the event and throughout promotion of the event.
- 2 VIP tables of 10. Table in front of room.
- Special invitation — 8 tickets — to the June 14, 2024 Gold Star Sailing Camp finale reception.
Presenting Sponsor — $15,000 (SOLD OUT)
Named as presenting sponsor for the EVENING HONORING THE US MILITARY
- Podium time at the dinner event to speak about your commitment.
- Logo/name on all signage, announcements, and digital assets (website, social media and AV).
- Recognition on the night of the event and throughout promotion of the event.
- 1 VIP table of 10. Table in front of room.
- Special invitation — 2 tickets — to the June 14, 2024 Gold Star Sailing Camp finale reception.
Military Hosts — $10,000 (SOLD OUT)
Named as a military host for the EVENING HONORING THE US MILITARY
- Your sponsorship will cover the costs for our military attending the event.
- Logo/name on all signage, announcements, and digital assets (website, social media and AV) pertaining to the sponsor level.
- Recognition on the night of the event and throughout promotion of the event.
- 1 VIP table of 10. Table in front of room.
Table Sponsor — $4,000 (SOLD OUT)
Named as a table sponsor for the EVENING HONORING THE US MILITARY
- Name listed at event on signage and AV display.
- 1 table of 10. Location of tabled based on upper level sponsorships.
Event Underwriting Opportunities
| AV for the event | $10,000 |
| Video for LYCSF [Generously Provided by the Robert T. Friedman Family Foundation] | $10,000 |
| Décor | $3,000 |
| Photography [Generously Provided by the Hudson Family Foundation] | $1,000 |
| Design & Printing [Generously Provided by the Rick & Rita Case Family Fund] | $2,500 |
| Color Guard [Generously Provided by Ross Family Giving] | $500 |
| Centerpieces (100 each, 25 total) [5 Provided by Aviation Legal Group, P.A.] | $100 per |
| General Underwriting Donation |
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 | $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 | $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 |
