Join us for our Annual Banquet on Saturday, February 7th, hosted at the beautiful Bradenton Country Club—one of the most meaningful evenings of the year for the Anchor House community. We’re excited to welcome our friends, partners, and supporters for a night of celebration and purpose. The evening begins with a Social Hour at 5:00 PM, complete with raffle items and fellowship, followed by a buffet dinner and program at 6:00 PM.

 

This elegant event features a delicious dinner, a special program highlighting the mission and impact of Anchor House, and this year, we are introducing an exciting raffle opportunity instead of our auction. Together, we’ll share stories from the port, honor the volunteers and partners who make our ministry possible, and look ahead to what God has in store for the coming year.

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More than just a fundraiser, the banquet is a chance to gather as a community dedicated to caring for seafarers and port workers with compassion and excellence. We would be honored to have you join us for this memorable evening of fellowship, generosity, and celebration.

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Single Ticket: $80

Half Table (4): $310

Full Table (8): $600

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To register online, click the link below

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2026 BEACON OF LIGHT AWARD RECIPIENT: Jere White

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jere White, a native of coastal Massachusetts, completed his secondary education and graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1968. Following this, he received a congressional nomination to the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY and graduated in the Class of 1972. Capt. White sailed on US flag petroleum tankships for approximately 11 years with the last several years as Master. His last command, in 1995, was a 90,000 DWT tanker sailing out of the Arabian Gulf for Kuwait Oil Tanker Company. Capt. White, during his seagoing
career sailed for AMO District 2, Getty Oil Company, Cities Service, Crest Tankers, and Keystone Shipping. Capt.

 

White has some 28 years of shore side employment as Operations Manager with companies such as Apex Oil (St.Louis), AHL Shipping(New Orleans) and OSG Ship Management (Tampa). Presently, Capt. White is a Board member of the Tampa Bay Harbor Safety & Security Committee, the Maritime Alliance, and a past Board member of the Port of Tampa Propeller Club. He is also Chairman of the Vessel Movement Committee and Past President of the Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation. In addition, he is also a member of the Tampa Bay Spill Committee, Area Maritime Security Executive Committee, and the Greater Tampa Bay Marine Advisory Council-PORTS
 

Captain White retired in 2017 and continues to live in South Tampa with his wife
of 46 years, Brenda Kimmel White.