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Shipwatcher News Sponsorship 2027

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SHIPWATCHER NEWS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM 2027

Hello!

I hope you enjoyed the most recent edition of Shipwatcher News Freighters newsletter!

If you are a current sponsor of Shipwatcher News, I would like to thank you for your generous support of the newsletter and for all the help you have done to make it possible for the newsletter to continue to be published! It would not be possible to continue this without your help and the many supporters of Shipwatcher News.

If you are not a current sponsor of Shipwatcher News, I would like to thank you for subscribing and following the newsletter and your support so far, and look forward to working with you in the future!

Shipwatcher News has now surpassed 1,600 subscribers, and has amassed a major following within the industry and from enthusiasts alike with a goal of raising awareness for the Great Lakes shipping industry.

Shipwatcher News is supported by corporate and individual sponsors to continue to offer Freighters newsletter as a free publication. Funds raised support numerous aspects of the newsletter operation, from the website, advertising, resources, technology, and ensuring that the highest-quality content is prepared for publication. Should they desire, donors will be recognized in the Shipwatcher News newsletters as well as on the website. Business donors have the option to have their logo displayed as well.

If you choose to sponsor Shipwatcher News, please fill out the attached fillable PDF form and return via email to shipwatchernews@gmail.com. The form is set up with fillable fields so that it can easily be filled out on your computer and sent in digitally. Please send payment to the address noted on the form.

Thank you so much for your support of Shipwatcher News, and Don’t Give up the Ship!

Brendan Falkowski

Owner & Editor

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Shipwatcher News: Caring for our Sailors

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Announcing the Shipwatcher News Caring for our Sailors program! We are working to put together care packages for sailors on Great Lakes ships during the holiday season. We are going to provide healthy snacks and a few treats, as well as gum, hot chocolate packets, and more for these sailors. We are looking for generous supporters to donate to our cause to help cover the costs of purchasing the gifts and packaging.

We have currently partnered with the S/S Alpena, Grand River Navigation, Interlake Steamship Company, Lower Lakes Towing, Port City Marine Services, and VanEnkevort Tug & Barge to provide gifts for over 550 sailors on 29 ships. We are also working with both the J. W. Westcott Company of Detroit and Soo Marine Supply of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, for delivery of the care packages, both of whom have agreed to deliver them free of charge for our project. We are also offering the sailors a chance to win a “bonus gift”, with chances to win two VIP ferry tickets to Mackinac Island aboard Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry or an autographed Know Your Ships 2020 book.

Thank you for your help!

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2021 Sponsorships

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In an effort to continue to produce the Shipwatcher News newsletters as free publications, I have instituted a sponsorship program to help support upgrades to the business. The money raised will go towards covering costs for the website, materials, advertising, and technology upgrades. Last year, Shipwatcher News was able to raise over $800, and would like to exceed the funds raised before. Should they desire, donors will be recognized in the Shipwatcher News newsletters as well as on the website. New this year, Captain rank business sponsors will also get an optional ad space on the Shipwatcher News website. Please fill out this form if you feel moved to participate in the sponsorship program.

Thank you for your support,

Brendan Falkowski

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