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 QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Steve Blank, Director of
Development
sblank@surfrider.org
Kyle Lishok, Marketing Manager
kyle@surfrider.org
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
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Celebrated on March 22
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Highlights various water related issues such as urban runoff, water
conservation, wetland preservation, near shore water quality
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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
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Observed throughout Summer: May - September
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Highlights various chapter led campaigns and provides fund support
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In early January, Chapters will be invited to participate by helping host a
beach cleanup or restoration event
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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.
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Templates will be provided for chapter use and reference: Sample talking
points, media alert template, frequently asked questions and more
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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)
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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.
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Celebrated on May 17th at beaches and parks around the world
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Participants join hands for 15 minutes at noon local time
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Chapters/members are encouraged to organize local events in their
community
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Turn-key event can be combined with beach clean up, membership
recruitment, BBQ, etc.
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HQ will provide resources on Chapternet and www.nottheanswer.org
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For more info on HANDS: www.handsacrossthesand.org or
pstauffer@surfrider.org
International Surfing Day (ISD): a global celebration of the sport of surfing
while raising awareness for our oceans, waves and beaches.
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Celebrated on June 20
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Highlights the sport of surfing while raising awareness for ocean
protection
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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
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Digital event kits will be provided to participating locations, including
downloadable graphics, poster, media alert, etc.
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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
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Tentatively celebrated August 1 – 31 in 2015
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Supports Surfrider Foundation’s Rise Above Plastics program
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Special membership offer available throughout the month of October;
available online only
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Featured activity: Plastic cleanup events and art trash project contest
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Surfrider Foundation Chapters, Organizing Committees, High School
Clubs are invited to host Plastic Cleanup event
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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.