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Crafted for a Cause

Crafted for a Cause Fundraiser

friday august 21, 2026

Set Sail for Crafted for a Cause with an Island-Inspired Evening at Les Cheneaux Distillers!

On Friday, August 21, from 6PM to 9PM, join us as we celebrate 21 years of tradition and talent! Dust off your favorite tropical shirt and head to Les Cheneaux Distillers for an unforgettable night dedicated to supporting the next generation of marine trades.

Your Ticket Includes:

  • Island-inspired heavy hors d’oeuvres featuring tropical flavors.
  • Toast to the Future: Two complimentary drink tokens.
  • Boat displays and MTI Student Projects
  • Automatic entry into our Reverse Raffle with a $2,500 grand prize!
  • Live Music to set the rhythm for the evening.

All proceeds from “Crafted for a Cause” will directly benefit the MTI Student Enrichment Fund. This vital fund elevates the MTI student experience by supporting essential equipment purchases, enriching field trips, and valuable professional development opportunities, ensuring our students receive the best possible training.

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The Island Experience

Explore the venue with our Self-Guided Trivia Challenge.

Show off your boating knowledge to earn your complimentary flower lei! We’re also scouting for the “Best Island Outfit” – the most festive guest will walk away with a $25 gift card to the Marine Trades merch booth.

More Chances to Win

Your ticket includes automatic entry into the MTI Raffle!

Your ticket also grants you entry into the Marine Trades Raffle. We’re drawing winners all night for boating gear, beach essentials, memorable experiences, and cash prizes of $2,500 and $1,000! (Presence not required to win raffle prizes.)

Supporting the Next Generation

All proceeds directly benefit the Marine Trades Institute Student Enrichment Fund.

This vital resource provides essential equipment, professional development, and field trips, ensuring MTI students receive top-tier training for their future careers. Don’t miss the boat! Join us for an evening of island style, celebration, and community impact.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are seeking sponsors to support this exciting island celebration! Sponsorships come with a variety of perks including vendor booths, tickets to the event, promotional and marketing opportunities, and more!

This top-tier sponsorship level signifies the highest commitment to nurturing future marine professionals. Sponsorship includes (6) six tickets, vendor space, promotional and marketing opportunities, and more! Limited Number of Tickets

Provide provisions for the night’s festivities, ensuring all guests enjoy a delicious meal! Sponsorship includes (4) four tickets, vendor space, promotional and marketing opportunities, and more! Limited Number of Tickets

No event is complete without music! This sponsorship level provides this all important piece of the fundraiser, ensuring guests have wonderful entertainment to enjoy! Sponsorship includes (4) four tickets, vendor space, promotional and more! Limited Number of Tickets

This sponsor level gains you recognition as the official “grand prize sponsor” of the event and provides two exciting cash prize that will be given away during the evening! Sponsorship includes (4) four tickets, vendor space, promotional and more! Limited Number of Tickets

Support at this level provides resources for the essential tools and resources that help students chart their course in the marine industry. Sponsorship includes (4) four tickets, promotional and marketing opportunities, and more! Limited Number of Tickets

Support at this level helps provide vital support for student scholarships, field trips, and training programs. Sponsorship includes (2) two tickets, promotional and marketing opportunities, and more! Limited Number of Tickets

As an Anchor Supporter, your contribution provides foundational support for the daily operations and enriching student activities of the institute. Sponsorship includes (2) two tickets and promotional/marketing opportunities. Limited Number of Tickets

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Mekenzie VanderMolen

Amazing Alumni

What I found most insightful when I was going through the marine service technology program was that you are able to learn about every aspect of the boat, from rebuilding engines to fiberglass and varnish work. Being able to have the knowledge about almost every part of a boat definitely gives you a leg up when you enter the job market after school.

Mekenzie VanderMolen | '23 Marine Service Technology Graduate

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