September Luncheon (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Please join us on September 15th at Lula Distillery for our September Luncheon!

We are excited to welcome Jill Bessetti as our guest speaker for the September Luncheon!

Jill Bessetti is the Southern Region Vice President for The American Waterways Operators (AWO). AWO is the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry’s advocate, resource and united voice for safe, sustainable and efficient transportation on American’s waterways, oceans and coasts.

Retiring at the rank of Commander, after a 21-year career in the United States Coast Guard, she joined the AWO staff in May of 2024. Her experience with the USCG in regulatory oversight was focused on vessel inspections (both foreign and domestic), emergency response, and waterways and facility management. She helped lay the groundwork for Subchapter M implementation in the Eighth Coast Guard District as the D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator from 2016-2024. Now with AWO, Jill’s focus is on representing the over 300 member companies of AWO to advocate for protection of the Jones Act, build and maintain the formal quality safety partnership with the USCG, and represent and promote the maritime industry.

Jill is a member of the New Orleans Mariners Club, board member of the New Orleans area Propeller Club, and ADMIRALTY, a networking group for young professionals in the maritime industry. She serves on the advisory board for the Louisiana Maritime Academy, SCI’s Lifesaving award subcommittee, participates in We Work the Waterways events, serves as representative on the Joint Hurricane Protocol team with GICA, and is an adjunct professor of Environmental Science.

Jill holds an undergraduate degree in Biology and Master’s degrees in both Environmental Management and Policy and Teaching.

Please join us and take an advantage of this chance to hear directly from Jill Bessetti to gain insider perspectives and insights on safety and sustainability of our waterways!

Lula Distillery:

1532 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

September 15, 2026

11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

2026 Golf Tournament - City Park - OCT 15th - Port of New Orleans Mariners Club (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Dear Mariners Club Members,

We are excited to announce the 2026 Mariners Club Charity Golf Tournament, taking place on October 15, 2026, at the beautiful Bayou Oaks at City Park – South Course!

This year, we are once again proud to support the CURED Foundation (Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease). You can learn more about their incredible mission here:
https://curedfoundation.org/egids/

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, players, and supporters, last year’s tournament raised over $10,000 for CURED. This year, we are aiming even higher — and with your help, we believe we can make an even greater impact for families affected by this disease.

We are currently seeking tournament sponsors at all levels. Sponsorship opportunities are a fantastic way to promote your company while supporting an outstanding charitable cause. From tee box sponsors to premium hole activations and contest sponsorships, there are plenty of ways to get involved and make your business visible throughout the event.

Golf Tournament Sponsorship Packages

All proceeds from the tournament benefit The Cured Foundation.
Thank you for supporting such a great cause.

The Grand Slam – Premium Title Sponsor

$3,000

Premium logo display on clubhouse signage

Two foursome teams

Premium hole sponsorship for food, drinks, or activities

16 raffle tickets

Recognition throughout the tournament

Social media recognition from the club

Mariners Club annual membership for four people

The Albatross – Gold Level Charity Sponsor

$1,500

Logo display on clubhouse signage

One foursome team

Premium hole sponsorship for food, drinks, or activities

Eight raffle tickets

Recognition throughout the tournament

Social media recognition from the club

Mariners Club annual membership for two people

Birdie Bunch – Foursome Team

$800

Includes four golfers, four raffle tickets, and a welcome bag.

Foursome Team + Tee Box Sign Sponsor

$900

Combine and save. Includes the foursome package plus a tee box sign sponsorship.

Foursome Team + Premium Hole Sponsor

$1,050

Combine and save. Includes the foursome package plus premium hole sponsorship.

Foursome package includes four golfers, four raffle tickets, and a welcome bag.

Premium hole sponsorship includes four raffle tickets.

Sponsors may set up food, drinks, or other activities at the tee box.

Free Agent – Individual Golfer

$200

Individual golfer entry. Golfer will be assigned to a team as a free agent.

A Tee Party – Premium Hole Sponsor

$350

Premium hole sponsorship plus four raffle tickets.

In addition to signage, sponsors may set up food, drinks, or other activities at the tee box.

Tee Box Sponsorship – Let That Logo Shine

$200

Company signage added to the tee box area for each hole purchased

Right to include company swag in the welcome bags for all players

Par-Tee Drink Cart Sponsor

$600

Promote your business with company signage on the drink cart, complete with beverages for golfers.

Drink cart operated exclusively by course staff.

Just Tap It In – Putting Contest Sponsor

$500

Sponsorship for the putting contest

Logo displayed on the tee box and starting marker for the putt

Putt the ball win alcohol.

Somebody’s Closer… – Closest to the Pin Sponsor

$500

Sponsor logo displayed on the tee box.

The Happy Gilmore – Longest Drive Sponsor

$500

Sponsorship for the longest drive contest on one of the longer holes.

Company logo will be included on the tee box.

General Donation to The Cured Foundation

Make a donation of any amount to be added to the overall tournament donation to The Cured Foundation.

Whether you are sponsoring, golfing, donating, or simply joining us for the after party, your support truly makes a difference.

Mark your calendars now and get ready for a fun-filled day of golf, fellowship, food, drinks, and charity. We look forward to seeing everyone on October 15, 2026, as we work together to make this year’s tournament the biggest and best one yet!

Let’s make this tournament one for the books!

Regards,
The Mariners Club

Port of New Orleans Mariners Club upcoming events

September Luncheon (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

2026 Golf Tournament - City Park - OCT 15th - Port of New Orleans Mariners Club (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

The Grand Slam – Premium Title Sponsor

The Albatross – Gold Level Charity Sponsor

Birdie Bunch – Foursome Team

Foursome Team + Tee Box Sign Sponsor

Foursome Team + Premium Hole Sponsor

Free Agent – Individual Golfer

A Tee Party – Premium Hole Sponsor

Tee Box Sponsorship – Let That Logo Shine

Par-Tee Drink Cart Sponsor

Just Tap It In – Putting Contest Sponsor

Somebody’s Closer… – Closest to the Pin Sponsor

The Happy Gilmore – Longest Drive Sponsor

General Donation to The Cured Foundation