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Special Event

5th Annual Sunset Cruise5th Annual Sunset Cruise

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
6:30pm to 9:00pm

Spirit of Ethan Allen III

Set sail with the vtSDA, VBSA and friends aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III for our Fifth Annual Sunset Cruise!

Enjoy spirits and hors d'oeuvres amid the spectacular setting of Lake Champlain. Catch up with old friends and collegues or just relax and take in the views. Whatever you like.

Champlain College This year we will be joined by our colleagues at the Vermont Biosciences Alliance so there will be lots of new people to get to know.

Special thanks go out to our gracious sponsors at Champlain College who are helping to make this year's event possible, and boy have they cooked up a fantastic prize for our raffle this year.

The Prize? Champlain College Attend this year's cruise and automatically be entered into our raffle to win the ability to apply for either a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Managing Innovation & and IT (MSMIIT). Your application fee will be waived and if accepted, the first course will be free! That's over $2000 in free education!

Full details of the *big* prize will be announced on the cruise along with the lucky winner. Other Champlain College literature and merchandise will also be available.

Not exciting enough for you yet? Then check out these photos from prior cruises ... These folks can all attest to having a blast while cruising around the lake with us!

2006 Photos >>>
2007 Photos >>>
2009 Photos >>>

So come and join us for an evening filled with fun! Bring your employees, friends, colleagues and clients for the fun--all are welcome. See below for full details.

Event Specifics

Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm / check-in @ 5:45pm
Place: Spirit Landing / Burlington Boathouse (College Street near intersection of Battery Street) For directions and information about the ship, visit www.soea.com or call 802.862.8300.
Event Fee: $20  Members
$30  Non-Members
  Price includes cruise, food, and access to a personal flotation device. Drink specials will be available part of the night, cash bar the rest. Beer and Wine only.
RSVP & Pay: Please see the left column of this page to order your tickets.
Questions? Call Nicole @ 802.735.0840 or email her @ nicole@vtsda.org.

Meetings and events are the third Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. 

The 2010 Cruise is SOLD OUT!

Thank you! to all who will be attending the event.

If you planned to attend but missed the cutoff, please reply to our mailing and we'll put you on a waiting list in case we receive any last minute cancellations.