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MTEC offers top schools cash as cleanup incentive
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Posted on Apr 07 2009
The Marianas Tourism Education Council will be offering cash incentives for Northern Marianas schools that join the Earth Month Islandwide Cleanup on April l7, 2009.
In addition to $100 donated to event organizer Beautify CNMI!, MTEC is setting aside $900 for the Public School System to be divided among the top schools with the highest percentage of student turnout for the cleanup.
MTEC says this project seeks to emphasize personal responsibility among community members in having a clean tourism destination.
“Keeping our islands beautiful is an important part of supporting tourism, and we encourage all schools, especially those with MY WAVE (Welcome All Visitors Enthusiastically) clubs to have their students join the April 17 event,” said MTEC chair Ed Cho. “MTEC is pleased to support this year’s cleanup and help encourage a clean environment for visitors and residents alike.”
Beautify CNMI partners Division of Environmental Quality, Rotary Club, and Marianas Visitors Authority are inviting all residents to plant a tree, paint over some graffiti or clean up a road or a beach during the event. Cleanup over the weekend is also encouraged for people not available on April 17. Assistance with gloves, trash bags, and trash transfer are also available from Beautify CNMI!
Sign-up forms will be the basis of awarding the MTEC incentive. Forms are available from Rotary Club member and event co-organizer Angelo Villagomez at angelovillagomez@gmail.com.
As of yesterday, April 7, six spots have been adopted by eight organizations, accounting for 136 volunteers. [B][I](MVA)[/I][/B]
