IT&E donates $5K in cash, prizes to MINA Green Gala

IT&E representatives donate $5,000 in cash and prizes to the Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance as part of the Green Gala fundraising event, which will be held on Sept. 2, 2016. (Contributed Photo)

To underscore its commitment to conservation efforts, IT&E recently signed on as an emerald sponsor for the Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance’s Green Gala, which will be held on Sept. 2, 2016.
IT&E’s donation totals more than $5,000 in cash and in-kind prizes, some of which will be included in the silent auction that will be conducted at the event.

“We are extremely thankful for IT&E’s contribution to this year’s Green Gala,” said Frankie Eliptico, chairman of MINA’s board of directors. “IT&E continues to support many important community causes and we are thankful for the company’s generosity.”

Eliptico added the donation from IT&E will help MINA continue the work it does in protecting the environment.

“We must do everything we can to conserve the CNMI’s natural resources,” said Rose Soledad, IT&E general manager-Saipan. “In addition to the Green Gala, we look forward to partnering with MINA in other activities that promote environmental stewardship.”

The leading conservation nonprofit organization in the Commonwealth, MINA has successfully implemented many projects, including the Obyan Rehabilitation Project, the Schools for Environmental Conservation Project, the Marine Debris Prevention program, Tasi Watch Project, the Managaha Pride campaign, 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 conserve 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.

The last 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 Event categories) that correspond to the value of companies’ contribution. To become a sponsor of the Green Gala, contact 233-REEF. (PR)