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United donates roundtrip tickets to US for Green Gala
As part of their commitment to conservation in our islands and in our skies, United recently donated two roundtrip tickets from Saipan to anywhere they fly in the United States to the Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance. The donation was made as part of MINA’s annual fundraising event, the Green Gala, which will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, at Fiesta Resort and Spa.
“We are very excited about United’s contribution to the Green Gala. The donation of the tickets to the United States raises the anticipation for this year’s event,” said Frankie Eliptico, chairperson of MINA’s board of directors. “One ticket will be featured at the Green Gala, while the other ticket will be used to bring a speaker to Saipan to share information with the community. We are grateful for United’s commitment to MINA’s work and island conservation and happy to welcome them as an Emerald sponsor.”
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 recycle bins at all the major beaches on the island. The organization is supported by project grants and from generous contributions from local businesses and community members.
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 event.
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 or Becky Sablan at 233-REEF (7333), or email castro.fran@gmail.com. (MINA)
