Lake Lanier Sailing Club and the LLSC Junior Sailing Foundation are proud to announce the launch of the Damian Beisner Memorial Fund, established to honor the memory of Damian Beisner and his commitment to competitive junior sailing.

The purpose of the Damian Beisner Memorial Fund is to encourage and facilitate junior sailors (18 and under) to actively participate in keelboat racing both locally at Lake Lanier and away at regional and national events. Monies in the Fund may be used for training, coaching, equipment maintenance, boat and equipment purchases, class association dues, registration, charter fees, or travel costs directly related to keelboat sailing and racing. Under exceptional circumstances, a portion of the Fund’s monies not to exceed 25% of the Fund’s annual balance may also be available to junior sailors to cover registration costs of regional and national dinghy regattas that do not otherwise qualify for financial assistance from other sources.

The Fund will be administered by a Trustee under the umbrella of the LLSC Junior Sailing Foundation. It will be funded initially by an endowment and ten year pledge from KC and Jen Shannon & Family. The Fund will seek tax-deductible contributions inside and outside the Club to continue its work.

Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. LLSC Junior Sailing Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Federal ID number is EIN 87-4473634. Donors will not receive any benefits in consideration for their gifts.

The application process for requesting grants from the Fund will require the completion of an application form and submission to the Trustee. Application procedures will be provided once the Fund has sufficient funding to make grants. Initial inquiries may be sent to beisnerfund@gmail.com.

DAMIAN BEISNER MEMORIAL FUND

By LLSC Junior Sailing Foundation, Inc.

DAMIAN BEISNER MEMORIAL FUND