Fw: April 26, Environmentalist of the Year!!

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Dear Friends,

Next week Friday, April 26, is the Environmentalist of the Year awards celebration at the Park Place Dome from 6 -- 9pm.  Come early! We'll get you checked in so you can enter at 6:00 to visit the cash bar & enjoy the appetizers & full buffet -- all for your donation of $20.

This is going to be a fun evening with an exciting speaker, Peter Sinclair, and great, local, nominees. Plus exhibits, friends for catching up with, lots of smiles and wonderful honorees.  

You can check in & donate at the door, or take care of it online -- and after grabbing your name tag, waltz right in for your food & fun.  If the button for buying your tickets online isn't working, click to: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/347494

See you next Friday!

June

 

NMEAC

The Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council (NMEAC) is the Grand Traverse region's oldest grassroots environmental advocacy organization. Environmentalist of the Year Awards NMEAC celebrates 33 Years as the oldest grassroots environmental organization in Northern Michigan. This is our 25th Year of recognizing and awarding individuals and organizations that advocate for and protect the environment. NMEAC is proud to host the most important annual event in Northern Michigan celebrating environmentalists who protect our legacy for future generations When: Friday, April 26, 2013; 6 to 9 p.m.  Where: Park Place Dome, downtown Traverse City We welcome your ADVERTISING andUNDERWRITING   Tickets $20 Save the Date: April 26, 2013 Thank You for Your Nominations for Environmentalist of the Year Today NMEAC is preparing to celebrate our 33rd., year of honoring educators, neighbors, friends, associates, farmers, businesses and so much more that have contributed to the environmental well being of our region.Nominations are now closed. We look forward to seeing you as we honor NMEAC's 2013 Nominees on April 26! Our keynote presenter: Peter Sinclair Peter Sinclair is a long time advocate of environmental awareness and energy alternatives. An award winning graphic artist, illustrator, and animator, Mr. Sinclair runs Greenman Studio from his home in Midland, MI. Mr. Sinclair’s syndicated videos have appeared worldwide, and his work has been profiled in numerous publications, including the New York Times.  He is the producer of the “Climate Denial Crock of the Week”. Music by: Michissippi Swampcats  The Michissippi Swampcats are Andy Knott on guitar and Denise Baker on percussion. When not belting out the blues, Andy serves as the Executive Director, and Denise serves as Advancement Director, for the Watershed Center. Environmental Legacy Fund Clean water, unpolluted air, friendly villages, rural landscapes, abundant wildlife and lovely scenery are qualities that have brought us together in this unique place. They make possible a healthy lifestyle, a vibrant regional economy and a hope that our grandchildren can return and find intact the qualities we have enjoyed. In 2009, NMEAC launched the Environmental Legacy Fund as a vehicle to provide critical resources for legal assistance to citizens groups, concerned citizens and environmental and conservation organizations working to make sure these values are protected. Visit us at NMEACLegacyFund.org