USS New Hampshire Community Commissioning Committee Seeks Celebration Sponsors
Thanks to a persistent letter-writing campaign enlisting the support of the New Hampshire Congressional contingent and Governor Lynch, schoolchildren in Dover convinced the Secretary of the Navy that it was time, once again, to float the proud name USS NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The submarine New Hampshire (SSN-778), was christened on June 21, 2008 -- the 220th anniversary of New Hampshire's statehood and the 220th anniversary of the ratification of the US Constitution that made us a nation. On October 25, 2008 she will be commissioned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the first US Navy shipyard (1800, and thus, the oldest) and the first Navy shipyard to build a Navy submarine (1917).
"The Commissioning, steeped in US Navy traditions, is a day to celebrate our submarine and our state," said Community Commissiong Committee chairman Bruce A. Clark. "The New Hampshire deserves a celebration that will make New Hampshire proud. As sub sponsor Cheryl McGuinness of Portsmouth said when she christened the boat, 'I see many heroes' speaking of the crew who will sail in harm's way in our name. We have just a short time to raise the funds needed for an appropriate Commissioning Celebration for the USS New Hampshire."
Because the New Hampshire was delivered 14 months ahead of schedule (click here for many other firsts logged in the construction of SSN-778), the Committee has just over 2 months to prepare a once-in-a-lifetime welcome for the sub and her crew.
There are many opportunities to become one of the USS NEW HAMPSHIRE official hosts and several levels of sponsorship.
Marquis Sponsor, $25,000 and up
Prime placement of corporate logo on signage and Commissioning Program, Commemorative Ship Owner's Plank with plaque and certificate, preferred invitations to Commissioning events.
Presenting Sponsor, $15,000
Second tier placement of corporate logo on signage and Commissioning Program, Commemorative Ship Owner's Plank with plaque and certificate, preferred invitations to Commissioning events.
Lead Sponsor, $10,000
Choice of corporate logo placement on signage and Commissioning Program, Commemorative Ship Owner's Plank with plaque and certificate, preferred invitations to Commissioning events.
Gold Sponsor $5,000
Choice of first-tier event sponsorship and preferred invitations to Commissioning events.
Silver Sponsor $2,500
Choice of second-tier event sponsorship and preferred invitations to Commissioning events
Bronze Sponsor $1,000
Choice of third-tier event sponsorship and preferred invitations to Commissioning events
For more information about USS NEW HAMPSHIRE Commissioning Celebration sponsorship opportunities, click here or call Mike Daigle at 603-778-8985 or email mdaigle@datarisk.com
The USS New Hampshire Commissioning Committee operates under the auspices of the Navy League of New Hampshire, Portsmouth NH Council, a 501(c)3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations. Tax ID#51-0668823.
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10/19 USS New Hampshire arrived in Portsmouth 11:15 am
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Thru 11/2 Scarecrows of the Port Festival
Downtown merchants present first annual "Scarecrows in the Port" harvest festival, commissioning celebration and welcome to the crew and their families.
10/25/2008 US Navy Commissioning Ceremony, 10 am
10/27/2008 USS New Hampshire departs, 12:20 pm