Thank you to Jim Moore from AikoPhoto, who contributed his photography to the 6th Annual Pirate Party Fundraiser benefiting Safe Harbor Maritime Academy/Boys Home.Click here to view the photos on the Propeller Club's Facebook page.
Pirates to invade Jax Beach on Nov. 5 for annual Pirate Party Fundraiser
Our 6th Annual Pirate Party Fundraiser benefiting Safe Harbor Maritime Academy / Boys Home on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Tickets are on sale now.The Pirate Party Fundraiser is the largest annual fundraising event organized by the Propeller Club of Jacksonville. In 2015, we raised $15,474 for Safe Harbor, topping the previous year's record.“Our goal this year is to increase donations by 25 percent,” said Tammy Emerson, 2016-2017 club president. “We’re looking to grow our sponsorships, grow our attendance, and bring in more funds for this worthy cause. We need everyone's help to make this year the best yet!"
"We are changing lives here on the riverfront."
Funds raised in 2016 will pay for improving the facility's front area, including signage, plumbing, landscaping and beautification of the school grounds. Funds raised in 2015 were used to upgrade the dock and electrical infrastructure.“We are changing lives here on the riverfront,” said Robbie Smith, Director, CEO and Founder of Safe Harbor Maritime Academy. “We’re extraordinarily grateful for the support and generosity of the Propeller Club membership.”The event will be held this year at the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Northeaster Lodge 17, located at 1 Sawgrass Rd., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. This location doesn't appear on most online maps - directions are listed on the event page.On Saturday, Nov. 5, doors will open at 7 p.m. The event will offer:
- Open bar
- Entertainment by local DJ Vito
- Costume contest
- Auctions for treasure
- A pirate king’s feast
- Proceeds go to Safe Harbor Maritime Academy
Event sponsorships are available at a variety of levels. Sponsors receive recognition in event communication, on the Propeller Club website, and at the event and in the program. To learn more about sponsorships, contact info@propclubjax.com.Attendee ticket prices were increased this year to reflect the open bar that is included with the price of admission. A single ticket costs $75 before Oct. 5. When buying two or more tickets, cost per ticket is $70. After Oct. 5, a single ticket costs $85. At that time, when buying two or more tickets, cost per ticket is $80.About Safe Harbor Maritime AcademySafe Harbor, founded in 1984 in Jacksonville, Florida is a Christian residential education program using the waterfront as a residential and educational facility for teenage boys. Safe Harbor offers a unique program for at-risk boys to live aboard vessels and learn seamanship and maritime skills while studying for their high school diploma. Safe Harbor does not receive any public funding. Learn more about Safe Harbor.Safe Harbor, a 2009 television film, is based on the true story of the Safe Harbor Maritime Academy. View the trailer.
Press release: Propeller Club's pirates to descend upon CoRK Arts District on Nov. 7
Club's annual fundraiser benefits Safe Harbor Maritime AcademyJacksonville, FL – The Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Jacksonville will host its 5th Annual Pirate Party Fundraiser benefiting Safe Harbor Maritime Academy / Boys Home on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. Tickets are on sale now at propclubjax.com.The Pirate Party Fundraiser is the largest annual fundraising event organized by the Propeller Club of Jacksonville. In 2014, the club raised nearly $14,000 for Safe Harbor, which was double the amount raised the previous year. Funds in 2014 were used to construct and furnish a welcome center for those in the program and their visiting families.“We were thrilled to make a significant impact last year,” said Virginia Bailey, 2015-2016 club president, "and we're looking to grow that even more this year."Funds raised in 2015 will pay for infrastructure upgrades that will allow the charity to accommodate up to 22 boys in the program, which is twice the number of enrollments today."We are changing lives here on the riverfront, and we're excited about the opportunity to support twice as many youth," said Dustin Johnson, director of Safe Harbor Maritime Academy. "We're extraordinarily grateful for the support and generosity of the Propeller Club membership."The Pirate Party Fundraiser will be held for the second consecutive year at CoRK Arts District in Riverside.On Saturday, Nov. 7, doors will open at 7 p.m. The event will offer:
- Entertainment by Jacksonville-based band Mr. Natural
- Raffles for valuable giveaways donated by local businesses
- A silent auction
- A pirate king's feast
- 50/50 raffle
- Door prizes
- Costume contest
- Tarot card reader
- Proceeds go to Safe Harbor Maritime Academy
To attend, aspiring pirates can navigate to propclubjax.com to purchase tickets. One ticket costs $45; and two tickets cost $80.About Safe Harbor Maritime AcademySafe Harbor, founded in 1984 in Jacksonville, Florida is a Christian residential education program using the waterfront as a residential and educational facility for teenage boys. Safe Harbor offers a unique program for at-risk boys to live aboard vessels and learn seamanship and maritime skills while studying for their high school diploma. Safe Harbor does not receive any public funding. Learn more about Safe Harbor at safeharboracademy.com.About The Propeller Club of the United States – Port of JacksonvilleChartered on Nov. 17, 1930, the Propeller Club of Jacksonville is one of the longest running, active clubs in the nation. Its 160 members advocate for the maritime industry in the Port of Jacksonville. The club’s Vision is to promote and support all aspects of the maritime industry while educating legislators and the public about the importance and necessity of waterborne commerce. Read more about the club.About CoRK Arts DistrictCoRK Arts District is over 80,000 square feet of warehouse space centered around artist studios and galleries. Access can be gained during publicly advertised events or by appointment. Visit the studio online at facebook.com/Corkartsdistrict.
Tickets to Pirate Party Fundraiser now available
Tickets to the best Jacksonville Pirate Party - a fundraiser benefiting Safe Harbor Maritime Academy/Boys Home - are now available.Visit this page to learn more about the event and buy yours today!
Pirate Party Fundraiser photos available
The first round of 2014 Pirate Party Fundraiser photos are available at this link: http://propclubjax.zenfolio.com. Net proceeds from the sale of prints and photo products at that site will go to Safe Harbor Boys Home/Maritime Academy.
