AYCF EVENTS
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE PARTY
JANUARY 10, 2025 | HOSTED AT A PRIVATE HOME IN ANNAPOLIS
AYCF Board members, committee chairs, and distinguished guests gathered at the Roesch residence to celebrate the successful completion of the first upwind leg of the AYC Foundation Velocity Campaign. More than $1M was raised in the first year of the five-year campaign and Commodore Chris Bell was on hand to express his gratitude to Maggie Roesch for “inspiring the AYC Foundation to think bigger than ever before" and to thank the "Champions of Change" who filled the room. He shared these statistics:
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280 distinct contributors
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$50K was the largest donation [aside from the Roesch $500K], $5 was the smallest amount
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40 couples donated $5K+ (77% of the total)
AYCF FETE & AUCTION
MARCH 14, 2025 | 6-9PM | AYC SKIPJACK
Set sail for an unforgettable evening of fun and philanthropy! Join us at Annapolis Yacht Club for the AYC Foundation Fête & Auction, where we will celebrate our mission with live music, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to meet some of the region’s most inspirational sailors. But that's not all – your attendance will directly fuel the AYC Foundation’s mission and important work in our community!
AYC FOUNDATION FETE & AUCTION SPEAKER: LEO BOUCHER
Leo sails the Laser Full Rig now called the ILCA7. He won the North American’s twice and competed in the Youth Pan American Games in Columbia. Leo was captain of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland varsity sailing team where he won national championships and All-American honor.
One of his goals is to successfully compete in the Olympics and then leverage his background in economics and sailing to bridge the financial barriers that prevent under resourced youth from participating in sailing.
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS!
MARCH 14, 2025 | 4-5PM | AYC SKIPJACK
Junior Sailors ages 9-29 and their coaches from all over the Mid-Chesapeake Bay are invited to this free networking and sailing event tailored to juniors and presented by the evening’s keynote speakers at the adult Gala later that night. Lemonade, tasty treats and opportunities to win cool stuff will make this especially fun!
FAMILY & FRIENDS EVENT
DATE, TIME, & LOCATION TBD
The AYC Foundation Board, along with our generous donors and inspiring grant recipients, invites you to an unforgettable evening dedicated to celebrating the impact we are making together in our community. Hear firsthand accounts from those whose lives have been transformed by your support and learn how your contributions are making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors.
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