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List of Contact Information for Sponsorship
I have the list of sponsors I’d worked with previously and have updated it, attached here. They were significant supporters — and if approached again, I’m confident they’ll give! ?? Warm regards to all!
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Date: 03/02/2026
From: mcbride
Gena,
* Susie Wilhelm will still sponsor. Done
* Definitely Direct Auto will sponsor (talk to Lisa). Done
* Pearson Realty is on board for sure. Done
* My contact for Four Points is no longer there but not sure if you tried to speak with Lesley Andrews (she didn't return my message). We no longer have them on the list to contact, not sure why.
* Carrie from Oyster City said they could donate something but not sure if as much as last time due to focusing on new opening still. Emailed her, no response
* Seinyard should have no problem sponsoring. I will call again but no luck getting through yet.
* Definitely PRP Wine International will provide certificates Emailed Laura, no response.
* Definitely Haute Headz so Somkit will handle that if you contact him. I gave John his cell. We have already received art and money.
* I haven't been to CIVIC in a while, but Elliot has always donated a check, ABYC member Jeff Green is working on this as he lives in Sopchoppy.
* Rick from Shell Point Marathon had corporate approval 2 years ago to be a forever sponsor (hopefully you were able to get in touch with him). We have tried reaching Rick and Monty to no avail.
Do we still have the box of blue beads? It is on our task list to check
Date: 03/02/2026
From: mcbride
I have been updating to this sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dcO8aILMtsVBANgsmHuUz3E06l__1Dh7WeAduenahpM/edit?gid=0#gid=0
I hope that helps.
Date: 03/02/2026
From: Gena
Hi Kristin!
It is my pleasure to help as much as I can. Recap:
Shell Point Marine and PowerSports should be removed from the list.
* Susie Wilhelm will still sponsor.
* Definitely Direct Auto will sponsor (talk to Lisa)
* Pearson Realty is on board for sure.
* My contact for Four Points is no longer there but not sure if you tried to speak with Lesley Andrews (she didn't return my message).
* Carrie from Oyster City said they could donate something but not sure if as much as last time due to focusing on new opening still.
* Seinyard should have no problem sponsoring.
* Definitely PRP Wine International will provide certificates
* Definitely Haute Headz so Somkit will handle that if you contact him. I gave John his cell.
* I haven't been to CIVIC in a while, but Elliot has always donated a check
* Rick from Shell Point Marathon had corporate approval 2 years ago to be a forever sponsor (hopefully you were able to get in touch with him).
If you have issues with getting in touch with any of these listed, please let me know and I'll reach out to them. I just don't have the requirements anymore that have been updated for a sponsor or donor. All the best! Gena
Hope you can secure these. I will be there that Friday to sell raffles. Do we still have the box of blue beads? We used them one year so that when someone purchased raffles, we gave them the bead to wear so that we didn't annoy them later lol. I thought it was a nice touch and if they are not in storage anymore or have been used, let me know, and I'll look to see about ordering more if you want to move forward with that idea.
Date: 03/01/2026
From: kkorinko
Good evening, Gena.
Thank you for all of your hard work in the recent past for the Smith regatta. These sponsorship "leads" helped us to add back some folks who have been absent. We also communicated with some business owners whose directions have taken a different turn and were unable to support this year's regatta.
We look forward to seeing you and (hopefully) working with you again in the future.
Best,
Kristin
Date: 10/29/2025
From: mcbride
Gena, do you have this in Excel or a Word table? It is an image format that would require transcription.
Date: 10/22/2025
From: mcbride
Thank you Gena! This is a big help.
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