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2010/06 June e-News
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The mission of Sound Experience is use Adventuress to Educate, Inspire and Empower all to care for Puget Sound. |
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 What winning $125,000 means…
Your votes did it, winning Adventuress a $125,000 grant from the Partners in Preservation (PIP) contest last month. From all of us here at nonprofit Sound Experience and aboard Adventuress, thank you! We’re still in awe of what you did for us.
With those funds, we’ll be able to rebuild Adventuress’ iconic Crowninshield stern, the third phase of a major restoration project that began last winter. While the grant is a large portion of the overall capital restoration budget - $800,000 – we will need another $75,000 for this winters’ restoration phases, and to realize the vision to expertly restore the ship for her 100th birthday in 2013.
Meanwhile, we’re also seeking funding to cover our operating expenses ,which include running the ship for our programs. Due to ongoing economic challenges, we’ve had an unprecedented number of schools request scholarship support. We are dedicated to continuing to deliver affordable, on-the-water environmental programs to schools (far below what it costs us to operate), but we simply cannot fund all our schools to bring their classrooms aboard.
The recent win showed us the collective power of the community that surrounds our ship and mission. A grant of $125,000 is a lot of money and will go far in her restoration. But it’s just the beginning of what we do and what we can be. Your continued support will permit us to get more students on board. For as little as $29, you can give a child the experience of a lifetime. From the deck of Adventuress, she can experience the majesty of Puget Sound – and can learn how her daily actions make a difference in its future. If you are in a position to help, we welcome your donation. Please click here to learn more or make a personal gift http://www.soundexp.org/index.php?page=65
Moreover, every time you join us for a Public Sail, renew your Sound Experience Membership, bring your family for a multi-day trip this summer, or join us on an Elderhostel or our Getaway-for-Grownups, you are helping to support our work to educate, inspire and empower our region’s youth to care about Puget Sound – and of course to keep Adventuress sailing. Thank you, again, from all of us!
Hope to see you aboard soon!
Catherine Collins
Executive Director
Click Here to Make a Contribution
Click Here to Register for a Sail
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Father's Day Sails June 20, 9 a.m - Noon
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
Port of Everett Marina
 Give Dad a nautical treat this Father's Day! On Sunday, June 20, Adventuress is offering two Father's Day Sails that feature a special discussion about wooden-boat construction and restoration. You & Dad will learn about the traditional boatbuilding knowledge and tools that shipwrights use to keep our nearly 100 year old schooner sailing!
Father's Day sails are from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 20. All ages are welcome. No experience is required! Prices are $45/adults and $25/youth (18 and under). Space is limited and pre-registration is advised. For reservations, call (360) 379-0438 or Click Here to Register.
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Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival
July 3 & 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Center for Wooden Boats
 Adventuress will be at the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) for the 34th Annual Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival and open to the public for dockside tours. The festival runs from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. We hope to see you aboard!
Click Here to go to the Festival Website |
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Second Annual Fire & Ice Fundraiser
July 4, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Center for Wooden Boats
If you missed it last year, now's your chance to watch Seattle's 4th of July Fireworks from the deck of Adventuress! The ship will be docked at S. Lake Union's Center for Wooden Boats during the fireworks show. Our guests will enjoy the delicious ice cream from Lopez Island Creamery while the fireworks burst brightly above!
 Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (the ship will be open at 8 p.m. but you can arrive anytime after). The fireworks are expected to begin around 10 p.m.
Where: The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St., Seattle (map)
Cost: $45.00 for non-members, $35.00 for members, $15.00 for youth. Proceeds support our programs.
To register, call (360) 379-0438 or Click Here to Register Online.
*Please note, parking will be limited due to construction around the CWB. Click Here to find parking nearby. Alternative modes of transportation are advised. |
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Northwest Windjammer Fleet Sunset Sail
July 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Center for Wooden Boats
The newly created Pacific Northwest Schooner Association's Windjammer Fleet is gathering for the first time since the inaugural "Schooner Rendezvous" back in April. Adventuress will be sailing alongside other schooners such as Suva, Levengro, Zodiac, Ragland, and many others! $75.00 for adults, $60.00 for members and $40.00 for youth.
To register for this special schooner gathering, Click Here
or call the office at: (360) 379-0438.
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Calling All Schools! Now Signing up for Fall!
From Megan, Education & Outreach Coordinator
 For Schools & Youth Groups
We're now accepting applications from school and youth groups for Fall 2010! Contact megan@soundexp.org if you’d like to sail with us in September or October.
For Teachers Interested in learning more about our educational programs? We’re having an Educator Sail on Sunday, June 13th from 9am-12noon. Cost: Educators $10, Non-educator guests $20, youth under 18 Free. Contact megan@soundexp.org for more information!
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Jason Sneed Memorial Scholarship
 The family of Jason Sneed have created this Memorial Scholarship to
commemorate the tremondous love Jason had for Puget Sound, his eagerness
to share his knowledge, and his fondness of his time aboard
Adventuress.
Known to his crewmates simply as "Sneed," Jason brought a deep passion
and knowledge of Puget Sound's ecology to our community--especially
Orcas! During his many years sailing aboard
Adventuress, he
inspired hundreds of participants throughout the Salish Sea.
We are honored to offer this scholarship to youth in memory of Sneed,
and will continue to inspire others care for the Salish Sea as deeply as
Jason did.
Click
Here to Donate to the Jason Sneed Memorial Scholarship.
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