Coast Guard Foundation

MUSIC SUPERSTARS LOUD LUXURY, BIG BOI AND KLINGANDE HIGHLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT FOR SFC'S THE CATCH WEEKEND

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Monday, February 5, 2024

SFC's second annual The Catch Weekend takes place April 18-20 at Ft. Lauderdale's Pier Sixty-Six Superyacht Village.

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  • SFC's second annual The Catch Weekend takes place April 18-20 at Ft. Lauderdale's Pier Sixty-Six Superyacht Village.
  • If music gets you hooked, the Friday April 19 entertainment line-up crosses genres in an epic way.
  • Kicking things off on The Catch stage will be French multi-platinum DJ & producer Klingande with his signature melodic house sound.
  • Platinum Passes to see Loud Luxury, Big Boi and Klingande start at $260, available at sportfishingchampionship.com/thecatch beginning on February 9.

SFC'S THE CATCH PRESENTED BY FRITOS® ANNOUNCES EPIC ROSTER OF BRAND PARTNERS

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

DALLAS, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, today announced a epic roster of brand partners for the The Catch Presented by Fritos®, perhaps the most diverse for any fishing program.

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  • DALLAS, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, today announced a epic roster of brand partners for the The Catch Presented by Fritos®, perhaps the most diverse for any fishing program.
  • The event will be held April 15 at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach and will be broadcast live on CBS 1-3 p.m.
  • The Presenting Sponsor of The Catch is Fritos.
  • "Interest in The Catch has been unprecedented," said Mark Neifeld, CEO and commissioner of SFC.

FRITOS® BECOMES PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR SFC'S THE CATCH ON CBS

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

DALLAS, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, today announced Fritos®, the versatile and "Down for Everything™" corn chip from Frito-Lay®, as presenting sponsor of The Catch, SFC's made-for-TV competition pairing its top tournament anglers with superstars from the NFL. The event takes place off the shores of Miami Beach and the famed Fontainebleau Resort and will be broadcast live on CBS April 15 from 1-3 p.m. ET.

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  • The event takes place off the shores of Miami Beach and the famed Fontainebleau Resort and will be broadcast live on CBS April 15 from 1-3 p.m.
  • An exciting new event for saltwater fishing, The Catch features four teams in head-to-head competition.
  • The Catch will include three days of official events including The Catch Pro-Am (April 13-15), galas and gatherings, red carpets, The Catch Aerial Show over Miami Beach on Saturday evening, music and much more.
  • The Catch Pro-Am participants receive access to all official events and tables are available for purchase by emailing [email protected] .

COAST GUARD FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NEW LOGO, BRAND

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

STONINGTON, Conn., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the U.S. Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today the launch of a new logo and brand to better reflect the organization's mission and future vision.

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  • STONINGTON, Conn., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the U.S. Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today the launch of a new logo and brand to better reflect the organization's mission and future vision.
  • The Coast Guard Foundation annouces the launch of a new logo and brand to better reflect its mission and vision.
  • "Our brand reflects our strong commitment to support the Coast Guard," said Susan Ludwig, president of the Coast Guard Foundation.
  • Since its founding in 1969, the Coast Guard Foundation's mission is to strengthen the Coast Guard community by standing with Coast Guard members and their families, where and when they need it most.

David Grzebinski Selected as Greater Houston Port Bureau’s 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) is pleased to announce that David Grzebinski, President and CEO of Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”), has been named the 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year.

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  • The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) is pleased to announce that David Grzebinski, President and CEO of Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”), has been named the 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year.
  • The Port Bureau Board of Directors named Grzebinski as the 2023 honoree for his steadfast commitment to improving the greater Houston port region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005202/en/
    David Grzebinski, President and CEO of Kirby Corporation, Selected as Greater Houston Port Bureau’s 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Grzebinski joined Kirby in 2010 and has served as President and CEO since 2014.
  • “The Port Bureau is honored to name David Grzebinski as the 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year.

Coast Guard Foundation Launches Matching Gift Opportunity to Support Coast Guard Members who Lost Homes to Hurricane Ian

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Friday, October 14, 2022

STONINGTON, Conn., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced it launched a matching gift opportunity to support Coast Guard members who lost homes to Hurricanes Ian and Fiona.

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  • STONINGTON, Conn., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced it launched a matching gift opportunity to support Coast Guard members who lost homes to Hurricanes Ian and Fiona.
  • The Coast Guard Foundation provides emergency grants to help Coast Guard members rebuild and recover from Hurricane Ian.
  • Among the rescuers and first responders are Coast Guard members who lost homes or suffered other damages from Ian.
  • "Thanks to the Coast Guard Foundation and its donors for all of the support," shared Coast Guard Commander Shawn Lansing, executive officer for Coast Guard members on the West Coast of Florida.

Coast Guard Foundation Activates Disaster Relief And Response Program

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Friday, September 3, 2021

STONINGTON, Conn., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that it has activated its disaster relief and response program to provide critical resources to Coast Guard members impacted by Hurricane Ida.

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  • STONINGTON, Conn., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that it has activated its disaster relief and response program to provide critical resources to Coast Guard members impacted by Hurricane Ida.
  • "Our emergency disaster relief program is already helping impacted families," said Susan Ludwig, Coast Guard Foundation president.
  • To support the Coast Guard Foundation's disaster relief and response program, visit www.coastguardfoundation.org/disaster-relief .
  • The Coast Guard Foundation is committed to ensuring all Coast Guard members and families have the resources they need to build resilience throughout their lives.

HR Tech Leader, Aliro, Launches Partnership with U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

The new partnership supports members in transferring the skills attained at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) and throughout their careers with the U.S. Coast Guard to the civilian world.

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  • The new partnership supports members in transferring the skills attained at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) and throughout their careers with the U.S. Coast Guard to the civilian world.
  • Learn more about Aliro's new partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association here .
  • About U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association:
    The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) which exists to provide services to, and promote fellowship among, the Alumni of the Coast Guard Academy.
  • The Association raises funds to provide "margins of excellence" support to the Corps of Cadets, the Academy, and the Coast Guard in order to preserve the traditions and enhance the reputation of the Coast Guard Academy.

Coast Guard Foundation Activates Disaster Relief Grant Program

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

STONINGTON, Conn., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today the activation of its disaster relief grant program to assist Coast Guard members impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Laura.

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  • STONINGTON, Conn., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today the activation of its disaster relief grant program to assist Coast Guard members impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Laura.
  • The Coast Guard Foundation has mobilized its supporter base to assist Coast Guard members and families impacted by natural disasters since 2005 when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast.
  • The Coast Guard Foundation, in partnership with the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA), will immediately distribute relief support to those who qualify.
  • The Coast Guard Foundation is committed to ensuring all Coast Guard members and families have the resources they need to build resilience throughout their lives.

Coast Guard Foundation Presents 2019 Houston Awards Dinner

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

STONINGTON, Conn., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and well-being of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that it will hold its annual Houston Awards Dinner at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas on Thursday November 14, 2019.

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  • STONINGTON, Conn., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and well-being of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that it will hold its annual Houston Awards Dinner at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas on Thursday November 14, 2019.
  • At the event, afull program of acknowledgements is planned, including a tribute to the Coast Guard Foundation's 50th anniversary of service to the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.The Houston Awards Dinner will honor Coast Guard members and spouses, and Coast Guard Auxiliary members from MSU (Marine Safety Unit) Texas City who answered the call to assist their fellow Coast Guard members and families during the partial government shutdown earlier this year; will recognize long-standing supporter Phillips 66; and will present the Coast Guard Foundation Distinguished Leadership Award to Admiral Thad Allen, USCG (Ret.).
  • Finally, Admiral Thad Allen will be presented with the Coast Guard Foundation Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of his extraordinary leadership, influence and inspiration in helping the Coast Guard Foundation continue to grow its mission.
  • Since 1969, the Coast Guard Foundation has honored heroes, empowered families and supported those who protect our Nation as members of the United States Coast Guard.