Mariners Ball - Flagship Niagara League

Tickets & Sponsorships

The Flagship Niagara League’s

11th Annual Mariners Ball

Presented by

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

VIP Hour: 6:00-7:00
Main Event: 7:00-11:00

Located on the EMM Plaza

150 E Front St,
Suite 100
Erie, PA 16507

Mariners Ball, is the kickoff to the summer season on Erie’s beautiful bayfront where you can dance alongside the majestic U.S. Brig Niagara and Lettie G. Howard. This premier annual black-tie gala raises funds essential to the Flagship Niagara League’s sailing programs.

The evening celebration includes dancing, cocktails, refined food catered by Cork 1794, a cigar bar, silent and live auctions of exclusive offerings, and will be highlighted by a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.

A VIP Sponsors’ Reception opens the gala at 6:00 PM, with the main event and entertainment beginning at 7:00 PM.

Event General Admission Tickets

Tickets may be purchased through our online portal or, if you would like to avoid payment processing fees, please call Elyse Walter, Development Assistant, at 412-438-8221 and your tickets can be held at the registration desk inside the Erie Maritime Museum on the night of the event.

FNL Members: $175
Non Members: $200
Couples (Two Tickets): $375

Purchase Tickets

2023 Sponsorships

Sponsorships are now available for the 2023 Mariners Ball. Your Sponsorship is a great opportunity to support the Flagship Niagara League’s programming while promoting your business, host your clients & staff, and have an amazing night on Erie’s beautiful Bayfront with our two celebrated Tall Ships.

For any questions regarding sponsorships,please contact Rebecca Grimaldi at
Rebecca@sailfnl.org or call us at (833)365-7245.

To register for a sponsorship, please register online or submit the downloadable form below.

Download our Form

Officers’ Circle Sponsor – $600

2 VIP Tickets
Recognition in 2022 Annual Report
Sponsor name included in all media & promotional materials:
- Name featured on event website
- Sponsorship recognition on social media
- Name featured in event program
- Company logo in all group signage

Sailing Master Sponsor $1,000

4 VIP Tickets
Recognition in 2022 Annual Report
Sponsor name included in all media & promotional materials:
- Company logo featured on event website
- Sponsorship recognition on social media
- Company logo featured in the event program
- Company logo in all group signage

Captain Sponsor $1,500

6 VIP Tickets (additional VIP Tickets available at $250 per ticket)
Recognition in 2022 Annual Report
Sponsor name and/or logo included in all media & promotional materials:
- Company logo featured on event website
- Sponsorship recognition on social media
- Company logo featured in the event program
- Company logo in all group signage

Commodore Sponsor $2,500

10 VIP Tickets (additional VIP Tickets available at $250 per ticket)
Recognition in 2022 Annual Report
Sponsor name and/or logo listed in all media & promotional materials:
- Link to company page on event website
- Prominent logo placement at the bars
- Sponsorship recognition on social media
- Company logo featured in the event program
- Company logo in all group signage
Prominent logo placement of your choice of:
- Main Bar with signature cocktail naming opportunity
- Rum Bar with signature cocktail naming opportunity
- Spirits Bar with signature cocktail naming opportunity
- Cigar Bar – produce your own match boxes for guests

Admiral Sponsor $5,000

Link to company page on event website
Sponsorship recognition on social media
Company logo featured in the event program
Company logo in all group signage
16 VIP Tickets (additional VIP Tickets available at $250 per ticket)
Recognition in 2022 Annual Report
Sponsor name and/or logo listed in all media & promotional materials, including:
Featured in event invitation
Prominent logo placement of your choice of:
- Fireworks Sponsor
- Live Entertainment Sponsor
- VIP Hour Sponsor
- Live Auction Sponsor
- Niagara Sponsor
- Lettie G. Howard Sponsor
- Oyster Bar Sponsor

Oliver Hazard Perry Presenting Sponsorship $10,000

Sponsor name and/or logo listed as “Presented by: XYZ Company” in all media & promotional materials, including:
- Featured on event ‘Save the Date’ promotions (must be committed before February 15, 2023)
- Featured in event invitation
- Link to company page on the event website
- Company logo prominently featured in the event program & group signage
- Spotlight recognition on social media
- Inclusion in press releases
Signage displayed prominently at the event as presenting sponsor (signage provided by sponsor)
20 VIP Tickets (additional VIP Tickets available at $250 per ticket)
One (1) site rental for 100 people during the calendar year (food and beverage not included)
Company representative opportunity to present award to honoree
Recognition in 2023 Annual Report

2023 Mariners Ball Legacy Honorees

Linda & Andrew Stevenson

Linda Stevenson is the founder and chair for Erie ATHENA and retired as the Senior Vice President at PNC’s Women’s Business Development Program.

Prior to her position with PNC, she was named director of the National City Corporation initiative for Women Business Owners in 2002. She founded and trademarked the Women’s Economic Development Outreach Tour (WEDO) to bring information and focused resources to over 11,000 professional women in business across nine states.

Her greatest pride is the success of the ATHENA PowerLink program – the program has advised over 50 women business owners in Erie so far, and has been further developed in 30 communities throughout the nation. She is committed to bringing people together to mentor the next generation of women.

Andrew “Andy” Stevenson was considered Mr. ATHENA in honor of his commitment to ATHENA Erie and ATHENA International. He worked at LORD Corporation as a Senior Sales Engineer in marketing and sales from 1964 to 2004 for the aerospace division in Erie. He was highly respected by his peers and colleagues in management as one of the top sales managers who helped the company thrive.

To many, Andy was a great mentor, supporter, advisor, leader, and friend. His legacy lives on in the next generation of sales engineers and leaders he trained and mentored throughout his career. Andy retired and later consulted for LORD Corporation and other companies until 2011. He received numerous honors for his service at LORD Corporation.

Linda has served on many local nonprofit boards, including the Flagship Niagara League’s board from 2010 to 2016 and 2020 to today. Linda was instrumental in the establishment of the Rebecca Cornish Scholarship created through ATHENA Erie. This memorial fund supports women as trainees aboard the US Brig Niagara – Inspiring Women to achieve their full potential and become leaders of the future.