EVENTS
November 7, 2026
Bridging the Waters: Connecting Communities. Building Futures.
Join the Rotary Satellite Club of Fort Lauderdale South Sunset for Bridging the Waters, a special waterfront fundraiser supporting the Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering and Computer Science Bridge Program.
Set along the Intracoastal just off Las Olas, the evening will feature food, drinks, raffle prizes, and a silent auction, including a featured stay at Thulani Game Lodge & Eco Estate in South Africa. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet the FAU engineering students working on the program and learn firsthand about their current bridge project.
Through its partnership with Engineers in Action, FAU connects civil engineering students with rural communities abroad to design and construct pedestrian footbridges that provide safer access to healthcare, education, and commercial centers. The partnership began in 2020, and the FAU Bridge Program is now in its sixth year.
This year, the FAU team is working to construct a pedestrian footbridge in Eswatini, Africa, with donations helping fund the labor, food, materials, and other resources needed to complete the project. Since 2020, FAU has completed five footbridges, helping provide approximately 13,000 people with access to schools, healthcare, and markets.
Raise a glass. Take a chance. Build a bridge.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Help build a suspension footbridge in Eswatini with the FAU–Engineers in Action Bridge Project by sponsoring Bridging the Waters at one of these levels:
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Suspension (Presenting Sponsor) — $5,000 | 10 event tickets
Covers the bulk of the bridge materials. -
Tower — $2,500 | 6 event tickets
Pays for essential construction materials. -
Cable — $1,000 | 4 event tickets
Pays the local mason who helps build the bridge. -
Deck — $500 | 2 event tickets
Buys safety gear for the local workers and the FAU team. -
Plank — $250 | 1 event ticket
Provides water filtration bottles so the construction team has safe drinking water.
Sponsorships are tax-deductible and go directly to FAU. Pay by PayPal or by check made out to ASCE at FAU, then email your logo and sponsor level to rotarysocialsamaritans@gmail.com.
The sponsorship flyer to the right lists the full benefits, including event signage, announcements, and social media recognition.
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Event Details
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Just off Las Olas Blvd
Exact address provided with ticket purchase.
Tickets
$100 per person
Includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine.
How to Purchase
Tickets may be purchased via Zelle by sending payment to:
rotarysocialsamaritans@gmail.com
Please include your name and number of tickets in the memo. Confirmation will be provided upon receipt.
Additional Information
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Limited seating to maintain an intimate experience
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Advance purchase required
This is more than a wine tasting—it’s an opportunity to support a cause that delivers dignity, care, and hope to those who need it most. Secure your spot and be part of an evening that gives back.
