At Gull Lake Sailing School we’ve served youth sailors in the Brainerd Lakes Area since 1947. With this year’s pandemic, we are getting creative for our annual summer fundraiser.
On Saturday, July 11 (with Saturday, August 1 as our bad weather back-up date) we are planning to host an afternoon picnic and concert on the waterfront of beautiful Gull Lake. There will be a socially distanced concert by our friends, the Riverside Hitmen. Additionally, there will be a picnic lunch box prepared by B Merri you can enjoy from the comfort of your own boat or on shore with the purchase of a VIP ticket.
With the challenges brought to us by COVID-19 we are planning to raise money in a new way for the Gull Lake Sailing School and the Brainerd Lakes Area Response Fund. In a typical summer, we have 90 students attend our sailing school, due to COVID-19 we must limit our numbers to 42 students. We also host boat safety classes we have had to cancel. GLSS is also home of the Brainerd High School Sailing Team and although the 2020 spring season was canceled, we are very hopeful for our fall season.
Our goal this year is to fund our sailing programs but also help our community by donating a portion of our proceeds to the Brainerd Lakes Area Response Fund. We are looking for individuals or businesses willing to sponsor this unique event. If you’re looking for a fun way to advertise your business to the Gull Lake audience, this is it! We will be able to promote our sponsors in a variety of ways. With your participation, we hope to reach our fundraising goal and also give back to our community in a time of need.
Watch for ticket and event information this week!! With so many events canceled this summer, we hope you’ll join us on Saturday, July 11 for some Hot Fun on the Waterfront. Together we can make a difference!
Sponsor Benefit Packages
Admiral $1,000
Name on event T-shirt
Logo on the event registration website with ability for direct link
Acknowledgement over loud speaker during the event
Ability to connect with the Gull Lake Audience
Skipper $500
Logo on the event registration website with ability for direct link
Acknowledgement over loud speaker during the event
Ability to connect with the Gull Lake Audience
Crew $250
Logo on the event registration website
Acknowledgement over loud speaker during the event
Ability to connect with the Gull Lake Audience
Contact for sponsorship
Mary Jetland at mmjetland@stthomas.edu.
• Please e-mail your HIGH RESOLUTION company logo to Mary Jetland at mmjetland@stthomas.edu
Donations to the Gull Lake Sailing School, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.