2015 EVENTS CALENDAR - ChapterNET
QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Steve Blank, Director of Development [email protected] Kyle Lishok, Marketing Manager [email protected] Phone: 949.492.8170 2015 EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH 22: World Water Day MAY - SEPTEMBER: Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project MAY 17: Hands Across The Sand JUNE 20: International Surfing Day AUGUST 1 - 31: Rise Above Plastics (RAP) Month (tentative) World Water Day (WWD): a global observance of our planet’s most precious resource • Celebrated on March 22 • Highlights various water related issues such as urban runoff, water conservation, wetland preservation, near shore water quality • Supports Surfrider Foundation programs such as Blue Water Task Force, Ocean Friendly Gardens and Know Your H2O Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project (BWBRP): a nationwide initiative in partnership with Barefoot Wine to keep our beaches “barefoot-friendly” through beach cleanup and restoration events • Observed throughout Summer: May - September • Highlights various chapter led campaigns and provides fund support • In early January, Chapters will be invited to participate by helping host a beach cleanup or restoration event • After cleanup event volunteers ages 21+ are invited to attend a celebration (coordinated by Barefoot and their PR company Hunter PR) featuring complimentary surf-inspired fare and Barefoot Wine, as well as live music at select locations. • Templates will be provided for chapter use and reference: Sample talking points, media alert template, frequently asked questions and more • Complimentary Barefoot Wine and Bubbly product available upon request for Chapters with 30 days advance notice throughout the year. (request form is available on Chapternet) • http://www.surfrider.org/partners/entry/barefoot-wine Hands Across The Sand (HATS): A global grassroots event in support of protecting our coasts from offshore drilling. • Celebrated on May 17th at beaches and parks around the world • Participants join hands for 15 minutes at noon local time • Chapters/members are encouraged to organize local events in their community • Turn-key event can be combined with beach clean up, membership recruitment, BBQ, etc. • HQ will provide resources on Chapternet and www.nottheanswer.org • For more info on HANDS: www.handsacrossthesand.org or [email protected] International Surfing Day (ISD): a global celebration of the sport of surfing while raising awareness for our oceans, waves and beaches. • Celebrated on June 20 • Highlights the sport of surfing while raising awareness for ocean protection • Surfrider Foundation Chapters, Organizing Committees and Affiliates are invited to host event activations on ISD including beach cleanups, dune restorations, concerts, movie nights, trash art projects and more • Digital event kits will be provided to participating locations, including downloadable graphics, poster, media alert, etc. • Resources will be provided on Chapternet: Sample talking points, social media messaging, press template, media alert, frequently asked questions, event flyer template, and more (Tentative) Rise Above Plastics (RAP) Month: a month-long effort to raise awareness of the dangers of plastic pollution • Tentatively celebrated August 1 – 31 in 2015 • Supports Surfrider Foundation’s Rise Above Plastics program • Special membership offer available throughout the month of October; available online only • Featured activity: Plastic cleanup events and art trash project contest • Surfrider Foundation Chapters, Organizing Committees, High School Clubs are invited to host Plastic Cleanup event • Resources will be provided on Chapternet: Sample talking points, social media messaging, press template, frequently asked questions and more Please note that some of this information is tentative and subject to change. If there are any changes as well as other important updates, a notification will be posted on chapternet.
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