Commissioing Events
Ship's Sponsor Luncheon
Post Commissioning Reception
Ship's Sponsor Luncheon
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
This luncheon is an opportunity for the Ship's Sponsor to get to know her crew! The crew will present a gift to the Ship Sponsor’s witness by guests, family, friends, and a few dignitaries.
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Chairman’s Reception
Post Commissioning Reception
Ship's Sponsor Luncheon
Friday, July 21, 2023
This semi-formal event celebrates the crew one final time. Evening program with various speakers and the presentation of Plank owner plaques and other gifts to the ship's leadership.
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Platform Breakfast
Post Commissioning Reception
Post Commissioning Reception
Saturday, July 22, 2023
A pre-ceremony event whose primary purpose is the gather the platform dignitaries participating as ceremonial speakers.
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Post Commissioning Reception
Post Commissioning Reception
Post Commissioning Reception
Saturday, July 22, 2023
This is the culmination of the commissioning. Held pier side all ceremony attendees are invited to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Ship Enhancements
Your financial support will assist us in providing
Your contributions will assist with providing the crew quality of life items:
Health and well-being equipment
Recreation
Religious instruction
Continuing education
Entertainment/audio-visual
Barbershop
Ceremonial quarterdeck décor
Wardroom enhancements
Interior passageway décor
Honorary log book
Crew Ceremonial Items:
Plankowner plaques
Plankowner certificates
Plankowner coins
Plankowner crew ballcaps
Plankowner aluminum tumblers
Sponsorship Opportunities
USS CANBERRA (LCS 30) Commissioning Committee Donor Levels
$25,000 Admiral
· Honorary plank owner plaque
· Honorary plank owner certificate
· Possible Event Hosting Opportunities
· Name listed in the Honorary Logbook onboard the ship for its lifetime.
· Recognition on the Website, Full page ad in the Chairman’s Reception Program, and all other signage and printed materials
· Tickets to all commissioning committee-hosted events: Chairman’s Reception, Commissioning VIP Breakfast, Commissioning Ceremony, and the Post-Commissioning Reception
$10,000 Captain
· Honorary plank owner plaque
· Honorary plank owner certificate
· Name listed in the Honorary Logbook onboard the ship for its lifetime.
· Recognition on the Website, Full page ad Chairman’s Reception Program, and all other signage and printed materials
· Tickets to all commissioning committee-hosted events: Chairman’s Reception, Commissioning VIP Breakfast, Commissioning Ceremony, and the Post-Commissioning Reception
$5,000 Commander
· Honorary plank owner plaque
· Honorary plank owner certificate
· Name listed in the Honorary Logbook onboard the ship for its lifetime.
· Recognition on the Website, ½ page ad Chairman’s Reception Program, and all other signage and printed materials
· Tickets to all commissioning committee-hosted events: Chairman’s Reception, Commissioning VIP Breakfast, Commissioning Ceremony, and the Post-Commissioning Reception
$1,000 Lieutenant
· Honorary plank owner plaque
· Honorary plank owner certificate
· Name listed in the Honorary Logbook onboard the ship for its lifetime.
· Recognition on the Website, ¼ page ad Chairman’s Reception Program, and all other signage and printed materials
· Tickets to all commissioning committee-hosted events: Chairman’s Reception, Commissioning Ceremony, and Post-Commissioning Reception
* Checks can be made payable to USS CANBERRA Commissioning Fund.
Mailing address:
c/o Navy League Hampton Roads
600 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 202, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
*ACH or Wire Transfer information is available upon request.
