Welcome to the USS New Hampshire

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Support Our Submarine!

Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations. Tax ID#51-0668823.

The third-graders at the Garrison Elementary School in Dover, New Hampshire did their part. Teledyne D.G. O'Brien, FairPoint Communications, Wheelabrator, Inc./Waste Management, Sean & Kristen Mahoney and Wal-Mart of New Hampshire have pitched in. Now it's your turn.

Thanks to a persistent letter-writing campaign enlisting the support of the New Hampshire Congressional delegation 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), christened on June 21, 2008 -- on 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). That event, steeped in US Navy traditions, is our day to celebrate our submarine and our state. 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 she was delivered 14 months ahead of schedule (click here for many other firsts logged in the construction of SSN-778), we have only 3 months to prepare a once-in-a-lifetime welcome for the sub and her crew.

This is your opportunity to become one of the USS NEW HAMPSHIRE official hosts.

At the top of the list are our Keynote Sponsors.

These donors will receive the most preferred access and the most recognition in the Celebration. With such a short window of opportunity between now and October 25th, the sooner we identify the Keynote Sponsors, the more exposure you will receive on street banners, this website, flyers and postcards detailing Commissioning Celebration activities and promotions/publicity.

These companies, groups and individuals have signed on to support our submarine. You can, too!

Marquis Sponsor

Presenting Sponsors

DataRisk LLC (pro bono services)

Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce (pro bono services)

Lockheed Martin

Seacoast Media Group

Two International Group LLC (pro bono services)

Lead Sponsors

City of Portsmouth

Sean & Kirsten Mahoney

Harbourlight Productions (pro bono services, Website www.USSNewHampshire.org)

Leading Edge (pro bono services)

All Metals, Belmont NH

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding - Newport News

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems

Gold Sponsors

Everyday Details (pro bono services)

New Hampshire Ball Bearings

Northeast Credit Union

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems

Perot Systems

Silver Sponsors

BAE Systems Land and Armaments, L.P.

Bid2Win

Emerson Process Management

Kollmorgen Corporation

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

Senator Martha Fuller Clark

Piscataqua Savings Bank

Bronze Sponsors

Albacore Park

Appledore Marine Engineering, Inc.

Beswick Engineering Co., Inc.

CACI

FPL Energy Seabrook Station

Granite State Minerals

Irving Oil

Jerry Karcher

Kocher & Company, Inc.

Attorney & Mrs. John P. McGee, Jr.

Ocean Bank (Portsmouth)

Optima Bank (Portsmouth)

PixleMEDIA, Inc.

Sprague Energy Corporation

St. Andrew's Lodge No. 56 Free & Accepted Mason (Portsmouth)

Tidal Media Group (pro bono services, Website hosting)

Additional Sponsors:

American Legion Post 21

BCBM

Paul and Irene Couture

C.G. Davis Post 34

DeStefano Architects PLLC

Emerson Hovey Post #168 VFW

Jalbert Leasing, Inc. DBA C&J

ADM & Mrs. Kinnear II

Meredith Village Savings Bank

Milford Rotary Club

Frederick W. & Pauline J. Ordway

PSGS Recreation Committee

Portsmouth Rotary Club

Seacoast African American Cultural Center

Town of Newington

William Young

Gerry S. Weidema & Joseph K. Simone

In-KindAd-Cetera Graphics, Anneka Jans, Clear Channel Communications, Enoteca Italiana, Festive Occasions, John Hancock, Jumpin' Jay's, Muddy River Smokehouse, Regal Limousine Services, Off the Wall Promotions, Pease Golf Course, Portsmouth Gas Light Co., Propeller Club, Trustees of Prescott Park, Rogan's Village Bake Shop, Scarecrows of the Port, Secure Planning Inc., Sir Speedy Portsmouth, Smuttynose Brewing Co., Sperry Tents, Strawbery Banke Museum, Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa, Westwind Gardens, Wilcox Industries, Zero Gravity Films

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.

There are three levels of Keynote Sponsorship:

Marquis Sponsor, $25,000 and up (maximum of 4)
Benefits include:

Prime placement of corporate logo on signage and collateral
Prime placement in official Commissioning Program
Commemorative Ship Owner's Plank with plaque and certificate
Official USS New Hampshire framed print
Preferred invitations to
- Commissioning Week Luncheon
- Commanding Officer's Reception at Wentworth By the Sea Hotel
- Pre-Commissioning Breakfast
- Commissioning Ceremony
- Post-Commissioning Reception
- Other VIP events

Presenting Sponsor, $15,000 (maximum of 6)
Benefits include:

Secondary placement of corporate logo on signage and collateral
Secondary placement in official Commissioning Program
Commemorative Ship Owner's Plank with plaque and certificate
Official USS New Hampshire framed print
Preferred invitations to
- Commanding Officer's Reception at Wentworth By the Sea Hotel
- Pre-Commissioning Breakfast
- Commissioning Ceremony
- Post-Commissioning Reception

Lead Sponsor, $10,000 (maximum of 8)
Benefits include:

Choice of corporate logo placement on signage and collateral
Placement in official Commissioning Program
Commemorative Ship Owner's Plank with plaque and certificate
Official USS New Hampshire framed print
Preferred invitations to
- Commanding Officer's Reception at Wentworth By the Sea Hotel
- Commissioning Ceremony
- Post-Commissioning Reception

There are additional opportunities for sponsorship of specific Commissioning Week events and promotions. These are offered at the following levels:

Gold Sponsor ($5,000)

Benefits include:

Choice of first-tier event sponsorship with placement of corporate logo on signage and collateral
Placement in official Commissioning Program
Commemorative Ship Owner's Plank with plaque and certificate
Official USS New Hampshire framed print
Preferred invitations to
- Commanding Officer's Reception at Wentworth By the Sea Hotel
- Commissioning Ceremony
- Post-Commissioning Reception
- VIP protocol at sponsored event

Silver Sponsor ($2,500)
Benefits include:

Choice of second-tier event sponsorship with placement of corporate logo on signage and collateral
Placement in official Commissioning Program
Commemorative Ship Owner's Plank with plaque and certificate
Official USS New Hampshire framed print
Preferred invitations to
- Commanding Officer's Reception at Wentworth By the Sea Hotel
- Commissioning Ceremony
- Post-Commissioning Reception
- VIP protocol at sponsored event

Bronze Sponsor ($1,000)
Benefits include:

Choice of third-tier event sponsorship with placement of corporate logo on signage and collateral
Placement in official Commissioning Program
Commemorative Ship Owner's Plank with plaque and certificate
Official USS New Hampshire framed print
Preferred invitations to
- Commanding Officer's Reception at Wentworth By the Sea Hotel
- Commissioning Ceremony
- Post-Commissioning Reception
- VIP protocol at sponsored event

For more information about USS NEW HAMPSHIRE Commissioning Celebration sponsorship opportunities, call Mike Daigle at 603-778-8985 or email mdaigle@datarisk.com

Events

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