{"id":234411,"date":"2016-08-17T06:00:18","date_gmt":"2016-08-16T20:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=234411"},"modified":"2016-08-17T06:00:18","modified_gmt":"2016-08-16T20:00:18","slug":"ite-donates-5k-cash-prizes-mina-green-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/ite-donates-5k-cash-prizes-mina-green-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"IT&E donates $5K in cash, prizes to MINA Green Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"
IT&E representatives donate $5,000 in cash and prizes to the Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance as part of the Green Gala fundraising event, which will be held on Sept. 2, 2016. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To underscore its commitment to conservation efforts, IT&E recently signed on as an emerald sponsor for the Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance\u2019s Green Gala, which will be held on Sept. 2, 2016.
\nIT&E\u2019s donation totals more than $5,000 in cash and in-kind prizes, some of which will be included in the silent auction that will be conducted at the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are extremely thankful for IT&E\u2019s contribution to this year\u2019s Green Gala,\u201d said Frankie Eliptico, chairman of MINA\u2019s board of directors. \u201cIT&E continues to support many important community causes and we are thankful for the company\u2019s generosity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eliptico added the donation from IT&E will help MINA continue the work it does in protecting the environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must do everything we can to conserve the CNMI\u2019s natural resources,\u201d said Rose Soledad, IT&E general manager-Saipan. \u201cIn addition to the Green Gala, we look forward to partnering with MINA in other activities that promote environmental stewardship.\u201d<\/p>\n

The leading conservation nonprofit organization in the Commonwealth, MINA has successfully implemented many projects, including the Obyan Rehabilitation Project, the Schools for Environmental Conservation Project, the Marine Debris Prevention program, Tasi Watch Project, the Managaha Pride campaign, and the Adopt-A-Bin Project, which has placed recycling bins at all major beaches on the island.<\/p>\n

In order to continue its efforts to conserve and protect the CNMI\u2019s fragile environment and biodiversity, MINA is seeking the community\u2019s participation in the Green Gala. The organization is supported by project grants and from generous contributions from local businesses and community members.<\/p>\n

In addition to lively entertainment, dinner and a variety of beverages, the Green Gala will feature brief highlights from MINA\u2019s projects, a silent auction, and many other activities that promises a memorable evening.<\/p>\n

The last 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.<\/p>\n

There are four categories of sponsorship (Emerald, Title, Major, and Event categories) that correspond to the value of companies\u2019 contribution. To become a sponsor of the Green Gala, contact 233-REEF. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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