Support the USS WISCONSIN and Her Brave Crews
Small Business & Civic Levels
Become an Association Plank Owner!
A Plank Owner is a member of the original commissioning crew of a ship or a newly commissioned unit. The term comes from the tradition of commissioning crew members taking a plank from the ship's deck as a keepsake.
In honor of this long standing Navy tradition, we recognize our earliest Small Business and Civic supporters who donate at the Lake Superior or Lake Michigan levels as Plank Owners of the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association. Those who continue to make annual donations are our Sustaining Plank Owners. The Plank Owner designation will be available only until the ship’s Christening Date. After that no other donors will receive the designation. However, we will always recognize the generous support of our earliest donors on our Supporters page with a “P” for Plank Owner or “P*” for Sustaining Plank Owner after their names.
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Lake Superior
$2,500
• Corporate Logo and Donation Recognition in Association Literature, Banners, Signs, Website, Newsletter and at WIS 827 Appearances
• 2 Reserved VIP Seats at Commissioning
• 2 Complimentary Tickets for the Chairman’s Reception
• 1 Complimentary Ticket to Distinguished Visitor’s Breakfast on the Morning of the Commissioning
• Recognition in Commemorative Commissioning Program
• Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events
• Commemorative USS WISCONSIN (SSBN 827) Commissioning Plaque
• Lake Superior Level Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee
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Lake Michigan
$1,500
• Corporate Logo and Donation Recognition in Association Literature, Banners, Signs, Website, Newsletter and at WIS 827 Appearances
• 2 Reserved VIP Seats at Commissioning
• 1 Complimentary Ticket for the Chairman’s Reception
• Recognition in Commemorative Commissioning Program
• Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events
• Honorary Plank Owner Certificate
• Lake Michigan Level Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee
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Lake Chippewa
$500
• Corporate Logo, Donation Recognition and Link on Website and Association Newsletter
• Seating at Commissioning
• Recognition in Commemorative Commissioning Program
• Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events
• Honorary Plank Owner Certificate
• Lake Chippewa Level Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee
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Lake Mendota
$250
• Corporate Logo, Donation Recognition and Link on Website and Association Newsletter
• Seating at Commissioning
• Recognition in Commemorative Commissioning Program
• Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events
• Honorary Plank Owner Certificate
Make a donation online with a credit card
Donate by check
If you prefer to pay by check, please make the check payable to USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association and mail to:
USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association
P.O. BOX 1914
MADISON, WI 53701
Annual Giving/Pledge
Your annual donation will connect Wisconsin with USS Wisconsin in STEM activities, crew visits, ceremonial events and much more. Your donation is much appreciated.