In the News

Out and About with the Admiral

Pirates, Inc. Admiral Chris Hernandez accepts a $3,000 donation from URS EC Project Director, Juergen Hadden.  URS EC provides construction…

Posted February 22, 2012 | Read More »

Pirates, Inc. Annual Golf Outing

Pirates, Inc. 33rd Annual Golf Outing **SAVE THE DATE**  Monday, August 20, 2012 Details to follow~

Posted June 23, 2011 | Read More »

Pirates, Inc. Annual Voyage and Silent Auction

Pirates, Inc. Annual Voyage /Silent Auction Mark Your Calendar Now! Monday, November 19, 2012 Go to our EVENTS tab in September…

Posted June 22, 2011 | Read More »

AHOY! Come sail with Pirates, Inc.

“An Elite Fighting Force for Children With Special Needs”

In days gone by, Pirates sailed the seas plundering and pillaging in search of silver and gold.  Pirates today sail the southern shores of Lake Michigan and along the coast of northern Indiana in search of children with special needs  whom they honor with their silver and gold. 

Pirates, Inc. is a volunteer organization where more than 95 cents of every $1 donated directly benefits the children of:

Since 1966, Pirates, Inc. has donated more than three million dollars to the care and treatment of children with disabilities.

Join Pirates, Inc. today!

Pirates, Inc. EIN # 35-1503900

2012 Officers

  • Admiral, Chris Hernandez
  • Rear Admiral, Bartlett  McCartin
  • Secretary-Treasurer, Robert Tiberi
  • Immediate Past Admiral, Peter Castellarin
Board of Admirals
  • Donald Sawaochka
  • Charles Ringland
  • Don Hamilton
  • Paul Rosenau
  • James Bohlen
  • Roger Johnson
  • Michael E. Daugherty
  • Harris L. Burchell
  • Terry Lynch
  • Dale Johnsen
  • Robert Lahey
  • Robert Anadell
  • Scott Vidimos
  • Jay Potesta
  • William Hasse
  • Kevin Roach
  • James Faroh
  • James Buchanan
  • Dewey Pearman
  • Ray Kasmark
  • Peter Castellarin