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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Shipmate
$250
• Donation Recognition on Association Website and in Association Newsletter
• Seating at Commissioning
• Invitations to Special USS WISCONSIN Events
• Honorary Plank Owner Certificate
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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.