Support the USS WISCONSIN and Her Brave Crews

Individual 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 supporters who donate at least $827 as Plank Owner of the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association. Those who continue to donate $82.70 per year are our Sustaining Plank Owners. The Plank Owner donation level will be available only until the ship’s Christening Date.  Until then supporters who donate at that level will be recognized in the special Plankowner section on the Supporters page.  After the ship’s christening the Plank Owner donation level will become “Chief of the Boat”.  But the Plank Owner designation is forever.  We will always recognize the generous support of our earliest donors with a “P” for Plank Owners or “P*” for Sustaining Plank Owners after their names.

Wisconsinite $50,000

  • Donation Recognition at Association Events, in Association Literature, Banners, Signs, Website, Newsletter and at WIS 827 Appearances

  • Personal Message from Donor and Articles to Highlight Company or Individuals on Association Website & Newsletter

  • Opportunity to Write Articles to Appear in Newsletter & Opportunity to Make Remarks at the Chairman’s Reception

  • Wisconsinite Level Invitations to Keel Laying and Christening Events

  • 16 Reserved VIP Seats at Commissioning

  • 16 Complimentary Tickets for the Chairman’s Reception

  • 4 Complimentary Tickets 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

  • Customized Gifts and Wisconsinite Level Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee

  • Fleet Admiral

    $25,000

    • Donation Recognition at Association Events, in Association Literature, Banners, Signs, Website, Newsletter and at WIS 827 Appearances

    • Personal Message from Donor and Articles to Highlight Company or Individuals on Association Website & Newsletter

    • Opportunity to Write Articles to Appear in Newsletter & Opportunity to Make Remarks at the Chairman’s Reception

    Fleet Admiral Level Invitations to Keel Laying and Christening Events

    • 8 Reserved VIP Seats at Commissioning

    • 8 Complimentary Tickets for the Chairman’s Reception

    • 2 Complimentary Tickets 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

    • Customized Gifts and Fleet Admiral Level Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee

  • Admiral

    $10,000

    • Donation Recognition at Association Events, in Association Literature, Banners, Signs, Website, Newsletter and at WIS 827 Appearances

    Admiral Level Invitations to Keel Laying and Christening Events

    • 4 Reserved VIP Seats at Commissioning

    • 4 Complimentary Tickets for the Chairman’s Reception

    • 2 Complimentary Tickets 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

    Admiral Level Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee

  • Vice Admiral

    $5,000

    • Donation Recognition at Association Events, in Association Literature, Banners, Signs, Website, Newsletter and at WIS 827 Appearances

    Vice Admiral Level Invitations to Keel Laying and Christening Events

    • 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

    Vice Admiral Level Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee

  • Rear Admiral

    $2,500

    • 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

    • Recognition in Commemorative Commissioning Program

    • Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events

    • Commemorative USS WISCONSIN (SSBN 827) Commissioning Plaque

    Rear Admiral Level Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee

  • Captain

    $1,500

    • Donation Recognition on Association Website and in Association Newsletter

    • 2 Reserved VIP Seat at Commissioning

    • Recognition in Commemorative Commissioning Program

    • Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events

    • Honorary Plank Owner Certificate

    Captain Level Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee

  • Plankowner

    $827

    • Donation Recognition on Association Website and in Association Newsletter

    • 1 Reserved VIP Seat at Commissioning

    • Recognition in Commemorative Commissioning Program

    • Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events

    • Honorary Plank Owner Certificate

    Plankowner Gift Package to be determined by Gifts Subcommittee

  • Shipmate

    Shipmate

    $250

    • Donation Recognition on Association Website and in Association Newsletter

    • Seating at Commissioning

    • Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events

    • Honorary Plank Owner Certificate

  • Blue Jacket

    $100

    • Donation Recognition on Association Website and in Association Newsletter

    • Seating at Commissioning

    • Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events

    • Honorary Plank Owner Certificate

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

Other payment options

For additional payment options, please us contact at info@usswisconsinsub.org

Other Ways to Give

Bequests. Give your gift as a bequest. In your estate planning documents consider adding a gift to the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association.

Donations from IRA. If you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association will count toward your RMD and be excluded from your taxable income.

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.

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.

Contact the Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs for additional details about how to join the 3rd Crew and support the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association or for a donation consultation at (414) 207-9534 or:

 Phillips.Lisa@usswisconsinsub.org or DiMaggio.Kathy@usswisconsinsub.org