On the first day of the United States Sailboat Show, a Donor Appreciation Gala drew more than 350 donors and kicked off a two-week fundraising effort by the marine industry. "We are truly pleased to be a part of this wonderful expression of concern and caring from the boating industry for the devastated people of the BVI's and Puerto Rico. Thanks to the Boat Show professionals for pulling this wonderful party together on such short notice. Our staff was happy to donate their time and efforts to insure what was a very successful event," said Clyde E. Culp III, CEO of Pusser's Caribbean Grille.
Due to the generous support of more than two-dozen Annapolis Boat Shows' exhibitors, like-minded Annapolis businesses, and hundreds of boaters, the "Hands Across the Transom Hurricane Relief" and related in-show fundraising beat all expectations.
"We are excited by the great generosity of the boating community and, especially, our exhibitors and attendees at this year's boat shows. We are pleased to have surpassed our original goal of $150,000, raising more than $250,000 from various campaigns included under the "Hands Across the Transom" umbrella," said Paul Jacobs, president and general manager of the Annapolis Boat Shows. "Needless to say we were thrilled with the way our exhibitors and consumers stepped up to help out and we had a great time at the donor appreciation party to boot."
Of special mention is Jeanneau America who pledged to make a contribution for each new boat sold and raised $36,000 in total for hurricane relief. Scattered throughout the shows and in Pusser's were a number of "Soggy Dollar" cash donation boxes. More than $3500 was raised in this effort.
The participating hurricane relief organizations are: Virgin Unite, Puerto Rico Strong, Pusser's Disaster Relief, Bitter End Yacht Club Relief, Sister Season Fund, TMM Staff Assistance, American Sailing Association, BVI Recovery, Sunsail/Moorings Relief.
Any businesses or individuals who would like to contribute to the relief effort are asked to visit our website, to find out more about the nine charities who are beneficiaries of the fundraising effort. The Hands Across the Transom website will stay active, collecting donations through the end of the year.
Thursday, October 26, 2017 - 09:48
In an effort to support the maritime industry hardest hit by the destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Annapolis Boat Shows partnered with Pusser's Caribbean Grille and Annapolis Waterfront Hotel to host a campaign during the fall Sail and Power Boat Shows that raised more than $250,000 in hurricane relief.
On the first day of the United States Sailboat Show, a Donor Appreciation Gala drew more than 350 donors and kicked off a two-week fundraising effort by the marine industry. "We are truly pleased to be a part of this wonderful expression of concern and caring from the boating industry for the devastated people of the BVI's and Puerto Rico. Thanks to the Boat Show professionals for pulling this wonderful party together on such short notice. Our staff was happy to donate their time and efforts to insure what was a very successful event," said Clyde E. Culp III, CEO of Pusser's Caribbean Grille.
Due to the generous support of more than two-dozen Annapolis Boat Shows' exhibitors, like-minded Annapolis businesses, and hundreds of boaters, the "Hands Across the Transom Hurricane Relief" and related in-show fundraising beat all expectations.
"We are excited by the great generosity of the boating community and, especially, our exhibitors and attendees at this year's boat shows. We are pleased to have surpassed our original goal of $150,000, raising more than $250,000 from various campaigns included under the "Hands Across the Transom" umbrella," said Paul Jacobs, president and general manager of the Annapolis Boat Shows. "Needless to say we were thrilled with the way our exhibitors and consumers stepped up to help out and we had a great time at the donor appreciation party to boot."
Of special mention is Jeanneau America who pledged to make a contribution for each new boat sold and raised $36,000 in total for hurricane relief. Scattered throughout the shows and in Pusser's were a number of "Soggy Dollar" cash donation boxes. More than $3500 was raised in this effort.
The participating hurricane relief organizations are: Virgin Unite, Puerto Rico Strong, Pusser's Disaster Relief, Bitter End Yacht Club Relief, Sister Season Fund, TMM Staff Assistance, American Sailing Association, BVI Recovery, Sunsail/Moorings Relief.
Any businesses or individuals who would like to contribute to the relief effort are asked to visit our website, to find out more about the nine charities who are beneficiaries of the fundraising effort. The Hands Across the Transom website will stay active, collecting donations through the end of the year.
On the first day of the United States Sailboat Show, a Donor Appreciation Gala drew more than 350 donors and kicked off a two-week fundraising effort by the marine industry. "We are truly pleased to be a part of this wonderful expression of concern and caring from the boating industry for the devastated people of the BVI's and Puerto Rico. Thanks to the Boat Show professionals for pulling this wonderful party together on such short notice. Our staff was happy to donate their time and efforts to insure what was a very successful event," said Clyde E. Culp III, CEO of Pusser's Caribbean Grille.
Due to the generous support of more than two-dozen Annapolis Boat Shows' exhibitors, like-minded Annapolis businesses, and hundreds of boaters, the "Hands Across the Transom Hurricane Relief" and related in-show fundraising beat all expectations.
"We are excited by the great generosity of the boating community and, especially, our exhibitors and attendees at this year's boat shows. We are pleased to have surpassed our original goal of $150,000, raising more than $250,000 from various campaigns included under the "Hands Across the Transom" umbrella," said Paul Jacobs, president and general manager of the Annapolis Boat Shows. "Needless to say we were thrilled with the way our exhibitors and consumers stepped up to help out and we had a great time at the donor appreciation party to boot."
Of special mention is Jeanneau America who pledged to make a contribution for each new boat sold and raised $36,000 in total for hurricane relief. Scattered throughout the shows and in Pusser's were a number of "Soggy Dollar" cash donation boxes. More than $3500 was raised in this effort.
The participating hurricane relief organizations are: Virgin Unite, Puerto Rico Strong, Pusser's Disaster Relief, Bitter End Yacht Club Relief, Sister Season Fund, TMM Staff Assistance, American Sailing Association, BVI Recovery, Sunsail/Moorings Relief.
Any businesses or individuals who would like to contribute to the relief effort are asked to visit our website, to find out more about the nine charities who are beneficiaries of the fundraising effort. The Hands Across the Transom website will stay active, collecting donations through the end of the year.