Welcome to Volume 2, Issue 1 of OnBoard, SurfAid International's eNewsletter. This year we hope to bring you more news and notes from the field, as well as happenings in your area related to our efforts to save lives. If you're having trouble viewing this email, follow this link to launch a new browser.
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SurfAid International Launches Biggest Program In Seven-Year History
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Wednesday 7 March 2007
SurfAid International today announced the launch of the Malaria Free Mentawai program, the largest initiative in the seven-year history of the humanitarian aid organisation.
"This campaign is a major step towards fulfilling our dreams to get every child and adult in the Mentawai Islands sleeping under the new, long-lasting insecticide nets that will save many lives and prevent extreme human suffering," Dr. Jenkins said.
+ Read the Press Release
Creating Self-Reliance in the Mentawai and Nias SurfAid Villages
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By Dr. Dave Jenkins
Over the last few years I have come to learn the complexity of turning around a dire health situation caused by thousands of years of isolation, poor education and the misunderstanding of the causes of disease and ill health. However, in striving to achieve our objectives at SurfAid International, we have begun to witness a positive outcome from our projects that will greatly assist both the health situation and the communities' wider and future developmental needs - and that is the adoption of self-reliance.
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New PSA Garners X-Dance Nomination
SurfAid has a great new awareness tool in the form of our 2007 public service announcement. Already it has been received well having been nominated in the Best Short Film category at the 2007 Lat34.com X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival.
+ See For Yourself
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Swim 4 Life at the Wave House Athletic Club, San Diego
This is a chance for surfers, businesses and humanitarians to get together, have a good swim, and help save lives. Teams and individuals register in advance and in the days and weeks before the event get sponsored by friends and family for their swim on March 31.
*** JUST ANNOUNCED -- TOP PRIZE is a booking on a super-sick 7-day surfing & fishing boat trip to Isla Natividad, Baja leaving from San Diego on the 88-foot Islander Sportfishing boat. ***
Other prizes include Custom-shaped earth-friendly Surfboards, "sidewalk-surfer" style skateboards, new natural shoes, and much more. Our friends at GFH Boards are leading the pack for teams and individuals, but there's nearly month left so get your team formed today and start fundraising!
+ Visit the Event Website to Sign-up today!
Water for Life, March 22, Downtown San Diego
Come celebrate World Water Day & the Water for Life Decade with SurfAid International, the Surfrider Foundation SD chapter, and the United Nations Association San Diego!
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Doors open at 8:00pm. Entertainment includes: Reeve Oliver, Dirty Sweet and Ray Barbee and the Mattson 2!! This is a night you don’t want to miss. We will be giving away a custom board, surf lessons, SurfShot.com memberships, Emu boots, skateboards and more!
+ For more information go to www.myspace.com/waterforlife. Tickets can be purchased at: http://eventvibe.com/shop/product.asp?pid=1324
Outside of SoCal?
Events, such as Swim 4 Life, will be coming to your local community soon, thanks to newly formed volunteer planning committees. If you would like to be a part of a planning committee, send an email to usa@surfaidinternational.org.
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Billabong Girls' 1st Annual Design for Humanity
Design For Humanity is Billabong Girl's charitable division that seeks to generate funds from the sale of limited edition product to donate to environmental and humanitarian causes. SurfAid International has been chosen as the beneficiary charity for this year's kick-off event, featuring Shiny Toy Guns, and the proceeds of the Summer 07 Design For Humanity items. Thank you Billabong for your continued commitment to SurfAid and the people of Western Sumatra! + Visit the Design For Humanity Website
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Quiksilver continues their support as part of a five-year commitment to SurfAid and Katiet Village - the home of Lance's Right. Quiksilver's contributions make a huge difference, helping SurfAid create lasting changes in the health of the people of the Mentawai Islands.
PacSun: Look for our wristbands in PacSun stores nationwide, starting April 2007. A simple way to show your support - sport a SurfAid wristband. Get yours at PacSun stores, www.pacsun.com or at other SurfAid retail partners. Thanks to PacSun for continuing our successful partnership!
The 24 Hour Swim Challenge and Singapore to Batam Paddleboard Crossing
The motivation behind the 24 Hour Swim Challenge and Singapore to Batam Paddleboard Crossing is to involve students, staff and community members of United World College of South East Asia to participate in a physically enduring event, raise money for and create awareness of SurfAid International's work saving lives in Indonesia.
Last year, over 400 students, staff and parents participated by jumping into the water and having a good time. At the completion of the 24 Hour Swim Challenge, over $44,000 was raised. This year, the goal is to reach 1000 people participating in the event.
+ For More Info or to Support this Event Follow this Link
Jedidiah: SurfAid is pleased to be part of Jedidiah’s 1% for Humanity. Jedidiah has committed to long term support of SurfAid and our programs through their 1% for Humanity.
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Donor Support
SurfAid would like to extend special thanks to the following private contributors for recent donations to SurfAid International USA:
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$100,000+ $20,000 + $10,000 + $1,000 + |
$1,000 + (continued) Janice Hurley Mike Brown Derek & Julie Schwartz Wayne Whitley Gannon & Megan Boyd Doug Peterson Paul Engh John & Lee Devereux The Casner Family Foundation & Noah Garrett Weingart-Price Fund Bill Price Paul & Stephanie Riehle Mark & Linda Brewer Austin Williams Elizabeth Willes Jeff & Deborah Berg Jesse Ryan Barrick Debi Shaw Richard Burnam Breene Murphy Barry Castle Mark Martinez Nathan Wood Action Wholesale Products, Inc. Allergan Foundation & Charlie McDermott Gabrielle ("Gabu") Barbieri |
It is only with the support of our membership and generous donors, that SurfAid is able to achieve our desired outcomes; reducing death and suffering from preventable disease.
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The 9th grade community at New York's Masters School contrived a one-of-a-kind fundraising activity, "The Mustache-a-thon"! The theme, 'grow a mustache for humanity' brought in faculty members who then chose a charity to fundraise for and a student team to support them in their endeavor. We'd like to extend a BIG thanks to the 9th grade students and participating faculty of the Master's School for taking on the mustache challenge and helping us save lives!
Surf Prescriptions: Thanks to Surf Prescriptions, Doc & Amber Lausch and the whole team over there for including SurfAid in their 25th Anniversary celebrations. They graciously donated $1,000 of fundraising proceeds from their event!
AKA: AKA Surfboards has been a consistent supporter of SurfAid. For every board sold, $1 goes directly to SurfAid and our programs in Indonesia!
Aloha: Wave of Compassion II would not have been the same with out Aloha's donation of surfboards for this spectacular trip.
Chasing Dora Premiere in San Diego
The La Paloma showing of "Chasing Dora" was a quite a success, with a great showing from the local community. We'd like to thank Big Red Productions, Keiko Beatie, FUEL, and the filmmakers Wes Brown and TJ Barrack - your support is greatly appreciated!
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A group of kids with big hearts from Manhattan Beach, CA recently completed a fundraiser over 12 months in the making. At the Pacific Coast Surf Auction, SurfAid auctioned a beautiful balsa wood surfboard autographed by many of the legends of our sport, including Greg Noll, Robert August, and Laird Hamilton. Proceeds were to benefit SurfAid International and Habitat for Humanity, Katrina Relief. Thank you for everyone involved, especially Mary & Alissa Barendse for their tenacity in making this happen, Allan Seymour for giving us the opportunity to auction the board at his event, our own Fernando Aguerre for reviving his auctioneer ways, and Larry Shea & CPS Holdings for beating everyone else's bid and taking home this rare bird (err... board).
The Happening, All Over
Big thanks to Will Pennartz and the team from the Surf Gallery who put on the Happening at the OCMA a few weeks back. A great event, excellent music and amazing art and photography. We are happy to be a beneficiary. Look for the Happening to reach NYC April 13th and 14th with plan to reach Europe and Japan in the works.
Seacrets Concert
Thank you to all the volunteers who put on an amazing fundraiser at the infamous Seacrets in Ocean City, Maryland! Special thanks to Jason Rubin, Regina and Velhalla, Art Baltrotsky, and Darryl Hatheway.
Hope From Helen
Thank you to the Butler Family and all who helped and supported the Hope From Helen silent auction in Wrightsville, NC. SurfAid International is pleased to have been chosen as a beneficiary of this event and look forward to being a part of Helen's legacy through our efforts to save lives.
MexPipe Challenge 2007
Thanks to Brandy Wright for helping spread awareness of SurfAid throughout her tireless promotions of the MexPipe Challenge 2007 in Puerto Escondido!
Steven Lippman and Malibu Magazine
Look for a huge spread in the upcoming issue of Malibu magazine. The photo essay will be of images captured by Steven while on the Wave of Compassion II trip to the Mentawai and Nias. Please see stevenlippman.com or Malibumag.com for more information.
Paddle Round the Pier
Over two and a half thousand people attended the annual Paddle Round Pier event in Brighton back in July. The organizers were pleased to be able to raise eleven thousand pounds for its three beneficiaries – SurfAid International, The RNLI and the local Children’s hospital.
BoardX
We would like to thank BoardX for donating a percentage of their travel bookings to support SurfAid. This is the second year in a row BoardX has contributed to SurfAid in this way and the support has been fantastic! Thanks to the BoardX community for making SurfAid a part of how you live!
Smashed! Travel donates 10% of profits from Smashed! Surfari's in Spain, France and Morocco. Thanks for including us; we’ll see you out there!
SuddenRush
For two years now, SuddenRush has been helping spread awareness of SurfAid through their annual trip catalog. Thanks for helping broaden our supporter base. Every dollar counts!
Sennan Waterman's Association
The Sennan Waterman's has supported SurfAid annually through events like last year's fun Surf Rodeo. Thanks for your continued support! If you're ever in Cornwall, U.K. look the association up at The Old Success Inn.
MsDS donates over $2,000 in cash and promotion to help SurfAid reach the Japanese surf community. Thank you Shige and the whole MsDS team!
Havaianas Philippines
SurfAid wristbands now available in the Philippines through Havaianas Philippines and Terry S.A. Look for events in the Philippines in September to support SurfAid and local Philippine NGO’s.
Percentage Partner Highlight: Refined Applications
Supporting SurfAid by donating 10% of their proceeds from all Surf Industry projects, their environmentally conscious signs are helping SurfAid programs in Indonesia. Mention you learned of them through SurfAid and an additional 5% of your project will be donated to SurfAid! So if you're in need of unique signage, hiring Refined Applications gets the job done and supports SurfAid's life-saving programs.
Current Percentage Partners
| ASONE Clothing Surf Diva SurfAid Tee Betty Belts THE BURLY PACK Blue Water Gold Rush |
AKA Surfboards BoardX Tengirri Surf Charters MangaluiNdulu Smashed! Travel |
Micaiah Hardison Surfing Magazine EPIC Products Refined Applications |
Volunteer Appreciation & New Opportunities
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SurfAid has some new volunteer opportunities. If you're interested in applying for these roles, please send a short email to usa@surfaidinternational.org with a little note as to which role you are looking at.
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Event Organizing Committees
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NY / NJ
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Florida (all parts)
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Orange County, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
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Video Production / Writing
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Grants Applications Research
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Schools Program: Curriculum Design
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Office Detail (San Diego only)
Also, as always if you're interested in either volunteer fundraising or being an emergency medical volunteer, be sure you've filled out the correct form.
Get Your SurfAid T-shirt!
By getting your own Malaria Sucks t-shirt, you'll be helping spread the word about SurfAid's health education and disease prevention programs for the people of the Mentawai Islands, Nias, and the Hinakos Islands. (Also available in "Wave of Compassion")
+ T-shirts are available at Wetsand.com and participating SurfAid Retail Partners.
R.I.P. Zul
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Our sincere condolences are with his wife Elly and his three children. Some SurfAid staff have decided to support his children's education for years to come.
As Always, Special Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors:
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