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Burgers,Beans, and Beer for the Coast Guard

Marinas,yacht clubs, boat dealers, fishing clubs, marine equipment companies, and some companies in the maritime industry across America are sponsoring fund-raising parties to help launch the Wounded Nature – Working Veterans’ CoastGuard boat.

On an average day the Coast Guard saves 12 lives, responds to 64 search and rescue cases, and investigates 13 marine accidents and 10 pollution incidents. They screen 720 commercial vessels and 183,000 crew and passengers, and inspect 68 containers, keeping 842 pounds of cocaine off the streets each day. Your Coast Guard works for you 24/7!!

As the smallest branch of the military, the USCG does not always have the same level of support for their causes as the other branches. Therefore, support for Coast Guard related projects need the support of the general public.

The fundraisers will provide an opportunity for the public to show support for the CG. Every participant in this national campaign will receive a “TeamCoast Guard” sticker for their boat or car. Each individual donating$2,500 will receive a bronze appreciation plaque, for $5,000 a gold level plaque, and $10,000 for a platinum level plaque.
All of the marinas, clubs, and corporate entities that participate and support the CG vessel will receive a “Team Coast Guard” Certificate of Appreciation for their support. Facilities raising a total donation of $25,000(ticket sales and member donations) will receive a bronze level plaque, for$50,000 a gold level plaque, and a platinum level plaque for raising$100,000.  In addition, their support for the Coast Guard will be posted on Wounded Nature – Working Veterans web site.

Members of the general public and companies who do not belong to a yacht club or marina also have an opportunity to participate online by making a direct donation at www.woundednature.org  and entering “USCG” in the comments section. Based on their donation level, they will be sent stickers and plaques acknowledging the contribution.

All 2012 donations will be used to fund the houseboat (Victory Vessel) honoring the Coast Guard. This boat will be used on the East Coast to clean beaches and educate the public about litter. It will be staffed by recently discharged veterans.

Starting in 2013, all donations will be split to support the boat honoring the USCG and the new Coast Guard museum.
WoundedNature – Working Veterans is an independent 501c3 non-profit that is not a component of the U.S. Coast Guard


Donate

WoundedNature.org is an IRS approved 501c3 non-profit charity. WoundedNature.org’s IRS non-profit EIN number is: 27-3570810. As with all donations to charity, we recommend you consult with your financial advisor regarding tax credits and deductions.  Donations can be made online at www.woundednature.org with paypal or

For donations of $2,000 and above, please contact Rudy Socha at rudy@woundednature.org or by phone at 440-452-1042.

Checks can be postal mailed to:

Rudy Socha
WoundedNature.org
P.O. Box 20363
Charleston, SC 29413

Make checks payable to: Wounded Nature

A receipt will automatically be sent to your email address for tax purposes.

Personal and Family Memberships (annual dues)

Greenhorn$50.00
Deckhand$100.00
Crew Member$250.00
Petty Officer$500.00
Chief Petty Officer$1,000.00
Deck Officer$5,000.00
Merchant Marine$10,000.00
Master Navigator$25,000.00
Marine Explorer$50,000.00
Legendary Mariner$100,000.00

Monthly Partners – They keep our ship running from month to month

Anchor Partner$10.00 monthly
Propeller Partner$20.00 monthly
Sextant Partner$30.00 monthly
Compass Partner$40.00 monthly
Galley Partner$50.00 monthly
Radar Partner$75.00 monthly
Radio Partner$100.00 monthly
Helm Partner$250.00 monthly
Engine Partner$500.00 monthly
Fuel Partner$1,000.00 monthly
Life Boat Partner$5,000.00 monthly

Corporate

Galley Chef$10,000
Supply Officer$25,000
Chief Engineer$50,000
Ship Captain$100,000
One Star Admiral$250,000
Two Star Admiral$500,000
Three Star Admiral$1,000,000
Four Star Admiral$2,500,000
Chief of Naval Operations$5,000,000

 


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Volunteer

You can help regardless of your location and how much time you can spare. One hour a week can have a significant impact. A great way to help us and to help you get through the day is by spending breaks and lunch time assisting us online.

Volunteers can have a huge positive impact for us:

  • Membership recruitment. This is the most important volunteer position we have, and new members are our lifeblood.
  • Social media marketing. We need people who will tell others about us and what we are doing. Some methods for doing this are through twitter, blogs and discussion groups, and asking all of your friends and contacts on Facebook to link to us. This can be combined with recruiting new members for us.

A word of caution regarding social media marketing; most sites have rules against spamming. However, if you are either introducing yourself to the list or announcing that you just signed on to assist with membership recruitment there will not be any objections.

  • Corporate advocacy. This is a great way for job seekers and business students to develop a network of senior executives in any industry. Visit our corporate sponsorship page and see who is missing. Using the search engines, find the names of their senior executives and email addresses. Write them a positive note explaining why you expected to see their brand on our web site and ask them if it was just an oversight.
  • Political relationships. Develop a relationship with your U.S. Congressperson and U.S. Senator. Go to our political donations section and see who is missing. Locate their chief of staff or campaign manager’s email address and send them a polite note explaining that you noticed their absence and why you expected to see their name as a donor. Ask them if the senator or congressperson is aware of the web site.

If you wish to volunteer and assist us, please tell us a little about yourself. The more you tell us, the more you help us understand our volunteer demographic. Providing any of this information is optional and you can assist without providing personal details