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PIC signs on as MINA Green Gala sponsor
To underscore its commitment to conservation efforts, the Pacific Islands Club Saipan recently donated in-kind prizes totaling more than $1,000 to the Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance, or MINA. The donation was made as part of MINA’s annual fundraising event, the Green Gala, which will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.
Pacific Islands Club Saipan general manager Hiro Sugie, fifth from left, presents in-kind prizes totaling more than $1,000 to Frankie Eliptico, chairman of the Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance board of directors at the grounds of PIC. They are joined by other MINA members and resort staff. (Contributed Photo)
“We are extremely thankful for PIC’s contribution to this year’s Green Gala,” said Frankie Eliptico, chairman of MINA’s board of directors. “PIC has always been a generous contributor to community projects and we are grateful for their longstanding generosity.”
The leading conservation nonprofit organization in the Commonwealth, MINA has successfully implemented many projects, including the Obyan Rehabilitation Project, the Teacher Environmental Camp, the Marine Debris Prevention program, Tasi Watch Project, and the Adopt-A-Bin Project, which has placed recycling bins at all major beaches on the island.
In order to continue its efforts to preserve and protect the CNMI’s fragile environment and biodiversity, MINA is seeking the community’s participation in the Green Gala. The organization is supported by project grants and from generous contributions from local businesses and community members.
In addition to lively entertainment, dinner and a variety of beverages, the Green Gala will feature brief highlights from MINA’s projects, a silent auction, and many other activities that promises a memorable evening.
Last year’s Green Gala was sold out, so organizers are encouraging those who plan to attend to buy their tickets early. Tickets for the Green Gala event can be purchased at the MINA Office in Gualo Rai or from any of the volunteer board members.
There are four categories of sponsorship (Emerald, Title, Major, and Sponsor categories) that correspond to the value of companies’ contribution. To become a sponsor of the event, contact Brooke Nevitt at 233-REEF (7333), or email castro.fran@gmail.com. (MINA)
