Wine on the Water
The Alexandria Seaport Foundation’s signature annual event is Wine on the Water (WOW), which takes place every September. The purpose of WOW is to raise awareness of the Alexandria Seaport Foundation’s (ASF) impact on the Apprentices whom we serve and the DMV community where we operate. It is our signature annual event and we invite you to join the planning committee to expand its impact.
The event honors a specific individual(s) or organization(s) who have made or are making a significant difference in the life of ASF Apprentices. The 2023 event honors Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson for his two decades of support of our Apprentices and the Seaport Foundation.
The planning committee is responsible for all aspects of a successful event.
The major areas where we need assistance are:
Guest Experience
Registration, check-in, and event decorations
Promotions
External communications, signage
Food & Beverage
Secure in-kind sponsors for the wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres from local Alexandria businesses
Sponsorship Solicitation
Identify, meet with, and solicit prospective sponsors across the five sponsorship levels – Admiral ($5,000), Captain ($3,500), First Mate ($2,000), and Bosun ($1,000).
Host Committee Solicitation
Identify and solicit host committee members
Community Outreach
Seaport is deeply involved in the Alexandria and Northern Virginia communities. Some of the events that we participate in throughout the year include:
April
Spring2ACTion Chess Challenge
June
Portside Festival
September
Small Craft Festival
October & November
Saturday Farmer’s Market Apprentice Woodworking Sales
December
Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
December
Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
Do you have a skill or interest you’d like to share with The Seaport Foundation?
Contact Deb Roepke at
roepke@alexandriaseaport.org
The Seaport Foundation’s work is enriched through volunteers of all kinds. Learn more about how you can get engaged.