SUMMITS & HORIZONS

Adventure Crew’s signature fundraiser

thursday, october 15
memorial hall

Be inspired by stories of wilderness, community, and connection, steeped in optimism from long-distance canoeist Neal Moore and Adventure Crew teens.

 

Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Neal Moore

Neal Moore is the author of two non-fiction books – Down the Mississippi and Homelands: A Memoir – as well as numerous news articles. His 7,500 mile cross-continent “sea to shining sea” expedition of illumination, considered a first from west to east, was covered by major media around the world. Topps Allen & Ginter honored Moore with a pop culture “Explorer & Writer” baseball card, and the Mark Twain Museum, CNN and The Times of London have dubbed him “the modern-day Huckleberry Finn.”

Neal Moore paddling by the Statue of Liberty

In December 2021, Moore completed a 22-month solo canoe journey across America. Folks he'd met along the way traveled from all over the country to watch him arrive at the Statue of Liberty in his red Old Town vessel, which he'd paddled from the Pacific. Neal spent 675 days and covered 7,500 miles on his circuitous journey, stopping in various towns and cities to get to know the residents.

Neal Moore


Tickets

Optimist — $100
Enjoy early admission to social hour with keynote speaker, heavy appetizers, and open bar all night.

General — $70
Socialize in the ballrooms for an hour before the presentation with heavy appetizers and two drink tickets.

Sponsors

Speaker Sponsor — $5,000 (one available)
Supports keynote by Neal Moore

  • Exclusive Speaker Sponsor title

  • Optimist tickets for six guests

  • Reserved table during social hour

  • Reserved theater box during keynote and presentation

  • Logo/name on all print and digital marketing and signage

Outdoor Equity Sponsor — SOLD!
Supports Adventure Crew student presenters

Wildly Optimistic Sponsor — $1,000

  • Optimist tickets for four guests

  • Logo/name on event webpage and theater welcome screen

become a sponsor today!

Email Miriam Wise at miriam@adventurecrew.org

Schedule

5:00 p.m. Early admission for Optimist ticket holders
5:30
p.m. Social hour
6:30 p.m. Program in the theater, featuring:

  • Adventure Crew presentation with student stories

  • Keynote by Neal Moore

  • Paddle raise auction