18th Annual Chicago River & Lake Michigan Boat Cruise Fundraiser

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Wendella Boats West Docks located at Rush & Kinzie
Streets along the Chicago River

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Lake Michigan Post invites you to our 18th Annual Boat Cruise Fundraiser.

The 2-hour evening cruise, with our traditional pre-boarding gathering, is the highlight of our summer programs.

Started in 2007, the event has raised over $60,000 for various veteran and military family support organizations, such as  Fisher House—Illinois and Midwest Shelter for Homeless Vets. Our goal for this year’s event is to raise $10,000 for these and other worthy organizations.

WHEN:

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
7:00-9:00 P.M. Twilight Cruise
(6:45 P.M. Boarding Time)
5:00 P.M. Dinner/Networking

WHERE:

Board at: Wendella Boats
West Docks located at Rush & Kinzie
Streets along the Chicago River
Dinner/Networking at Chicago Brewhouse on the Riverwalk, 32 E. Riverwalk, Chicago, IL

REGISTRATION:

Coming Soon

Interested in sponsoring our event?

Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels, as listed below:

  • Admiral: $2,000 includes 4 admissions to the boat cruise event.
  • Captain: $1,000 includes 2 admissions to the boat cruise event.
  • First Mate: $500 includes 1 admission to the boat cruise event.
  • Small Business: $350 includes 1 admission to the boat cruise event.
  • Additional Tickets: $50 (up to 4 per sponsor)

To sponsor, please request the sponsorship form from one of our co-chairs:

  • Rob Foster, robert.foster@akana.us; 708.533.7111
  • Todd Polacek, tpolacek@eaest.com; 608.206.4902
  • Paul Culberson, culbersonpb@cdmsmith.com; 913.704.7307

Current Sponsors