BROWARD NAVY DAYS, INC. (BND) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit with a mission of supporting the morale, welfare, & recreation of our nation’s Navy, Coast Guard and Marines services. Fleet Week Port Everglades 2011 – presented by title sponsor Humana Military Healthcare Services – is South Florida’s occasion to honor and celebrate our Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen for their services to our country. Demonstrate your support for our active duty military and their families by supporting BND Fleet Week Port Everglades and our mission of honoring and celebrating these patriots. Join us in thanking men and women of the military through public events that entertain and recognize these heroes. Fleet Week’s magic is in the power of the partnership between our communities and the men and women who serve our nation in the naval services. These great young Americans felt a call to serve their country and are routinely sent to represent our nation, and to defend our strategic interests at great personal risk. Hours are long, pay is low, and physical hardships and family separations are part of the job. South Floridians feel a unique bond to these Sailors, Marines and Coastguardsmen, and hundreds turn out to demonstrate that support each year and to enjoy the fun and excitement of world-class special events.
Our 21st annual celebration will take place once again during our glorious April weather April 25-30, 2011. Fleet Week will feature Navy ships dock-side in Port Everglades. Nearly 2,500 men and women of the US Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Navy and Deutsche Marine (Germany) will participate. Fleet Week provides an opportunity for citizens of South Florida to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen as well as witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today’s modern navy and maritime services. Please consider general and specific financial support for the following events planned to hub throughout our region:
• VIP Reception – Seminole Hard Rock & Casino
• “Roll Call” and EPOY Recognition – Seminole Hard Rock & Casino
• All Hands on Deck Welcoming Party – Seminole Hard Rock & Casino
• Damage Control Olympics – Resolve Marine Group
• Blood Drives – Red Cross
• Community Relations Projects – Local Schools, Hospitals, Churches, Civic Organizations
• Ships Tours – Special days for ROTC, Sea Cadets
• Salsa Dancing – Complimentary instruction for sailors – Presented by Dance for Your Health
• Chief Petty Officers’ Reception - Coral Ridge Yacht Club
• Junior Officers’ Party – Presented by Navy League
• MWR Intramural Athletic Tournament – Sponsors Needed
• Celebrity Chef Luncheon – Presented by local restaurants
• Ship Honorary Dinners – American Legion Posts 142, 222 & 304
• Submariners Reception – Wilton Manors Kiwanis Club
• Take a Hero Fishing Tournament – Local fisherman and yacht owners
• ESGR Luncheon – Sponsors Needed
• Galley Wars Competition – Hugh’s Culinary, Mercator Asset Management, CSX Group
• Int’l Emergency Response & Rescue Roundtable
• Dignitary Reception – Sponsors Needed
Your sponsorship will provide you unique contact with military families while providing behind-the-scenes access that can engage customers, clients and employees by leveraging the power of entertainment. As part of BND’s Corporate Circle, you will be able to provide your guests;
• Premium seats
• VIP privileges
• Pre-public ticket purchasing
• Company visibility
• “Gratitude” of the United States Armed Forces
• PLUS, additional benefits offered throughout the year…exclusively for BND Corporate Circle members!
For more information on sponsorship and corporate visibility programs please contact;
Jean-Sebastien Gros (954-684-0855) or Mary Anne Gray – Chairman (954-649-4777)
