The Patriot Invitational at Pelican Golf Club

Pelican Golf Club | 1501 Indian Rocks Road, Belleair, FL 33756

Monday | May 19, 2025

To Register online or to secure a Sponsorship, click the link HERE.

⭐ Tee Up for our Troops Golf Outing

11:00 AM Registration

1:00 PM Shotgun Start

⭐ The Star Spangled Dinner

5:30 PM Cocktail Hour

6:30 PM Dinner Reception

7:00 PM VIP Presentation

8:00 PM Entertainment

Sponsorship Opportunities

Medal of Honor | $50,000

Premier Display and Signage at Golf & Dinner
2 Foursomes for Golf
Preferred Start at Golf Outing
Golf Signage with Company Logo
Premier Seating at VIP Table with Honorees & exclusive extra time at Cocktail Hour with Honorees
16 Tickets to the Stars & Stripes Dinner
Company Logo & Recognition on Patriot Fund Website/Event Website
Opportunity to Speak at Reception
Naming rights of a service dog through one of our Canine-Service Operational Partners
Logo on Invitation

Patriot | $25,000

Premier Display and Signage at Golf & Dinner
1 Foursome for Golf
Preferred Start at Golf Outing
Premier Seating at VIP Table with Honorees & exclusive extra time at Cocktail Hour with Honorees
10 Tickets to the Stars & Stripes Dinner
Company Logo & Recognition on Patriot Fund Website/Event Website
Logo on Invitation

Warrior | $15,000

Prominent Signage at Dinner Event
8 Tickets to Stars and Stripes Dinner
1 Foursome for Golf
Company Logo & Recognition on Patriot Fund Website/Event Site
Logo on Invitation

Liberty Cocktail Hour | $10,000

Display and Signage at Dinner Event
4 Tickets to the Stars & Stripes Dinner
Company Logo & Recognition on Patriot Fund Website/Event Site
Sponsor & Dine with 2 Veterans at Stars & Stripes Dinner
Specialty Cocktail named after Sponsor or Company

Bravery | $7,500

4 Tickets to the Stars & Stripes Dinner
Sponsor & Dine with 1 Veteran at Stars & Stripes Dinner
Logo on Invitation

Golf Foursome ONLY | $2,000

Individual Dinner Ticket (NO GOLF) | $1,000

Patriot of the Year: Staff Sergeant (SSG) Mercy Ameyaw

Staff Sergeant (SSG) Mercy Ameyaw is a distinguished Veteran of the United States Army, having devoted 17 years of service before her medical retirement in 2019.

Mercy was born in Accra, Ghana, raised in Modena, Italy, and relocated to the United States at the age of 13. She enlisted in the Army in 2003 and assumed various leadership roles, including Acting First Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant at the Joint Communication Support Element (JCSE). In these capacities, she was responsible for overseeing the health, welfare, and training of more than 20 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and Soldiers. As the Intelligence Targeting Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), she played a pivotal role in supporting counternarcotic operations, working in collaboration with multiple agencies and contributing to significant drug trafficking disruptions.

Throughout her career, Mercy has been recognized with numerous awards, including two Bronze Star Medals and a Meritorious Service Medal. She possesses a distinguished military background, having served in an elite airborne unit where she specialized in intelligence and signal operations. In her final position as Platoon Sergeant and Acting First Sergeant at JCSE, she was tasked with the comprehensive responsibility for the health, welfare, morale, professional development, and training of over 20 NCOs and Soldiers. Mercy was also a member of the Initial Entry Package (IEP) for the 4th JCSE squadron. She holds a Master’s degree in Intelligence Studies and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and International Affairs.

Subsequent to her military service, Mercy transitioned to a directorial role at Raymond James, where she has made significant contributions to financial crime investigations and Veterans’ outreach initiatives. As Co-Chair of the National Veterans Inclusion Network (Valor) at Raymond James, she has been instrumental in raising over $876,000 for nonprofit organizations that support Veterans.

Mercy Ameyaw exemplifies exceptional service and unwavering dedication in both her military and civilian endeavors, making profound contributions to her community and her respective fields.

VIP Presenter: Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) Nick Lavery

Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) Nick Lavery is an active-duty member of The United States Army Special Forces. Commonly known as the Green Berets, the Special Forces perform critical missions including direct action, counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare.

In 2013, while deployed to Afghanistan, he and his Detachment fell victim to an insider attack ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, he returned to his unit. In 2015, he returned to his Detachment and was subsequently deployed once again to Afghanistan. Nick is considered the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee.

Nick is currently serving as a Special Forces Warrant Officer. He is also the first amputee in military history to complete the Special Forces Warrant Officer Technical and Tactical Certification course, the Special Operations Combatives Program Instructor course, and the Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification course.

To Register online or to secure a Sponsorship, click the link HERE.