ECOMB is at it again! Help clean up South Beach and have some fun doing it on June 14, 2009 from 8am-12 noon. Pre-registration is required
Here are the details from the ECOMB site. Check it out for more info and updates.
Help ECOMB volunteers, the City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, US Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the Boucher Brothers, the Surfrider Foundation and many others cleanup the beach section between Government Cut and 15th Street, Miami Beach.
This is a FUN BEACH CLEAN-UP COMPETITION between the beach sections mentioned above. There will be TWO VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP STATIONS and ONE END STATION, where all groups will finally meet, lunch served and TROPHIES and RAFFLE PRIZES awarded.
BIG SWEEP T-Shirts to be provided by the BOUCHER BROTHERS
LET’S KEEP OUR SHORELINE CLEAN … PASS IT ON!!
“YOU’RE AWESOME” PRIZES
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ALL VOLUNTEERS will be able to participate on the competition as individuals or in groups and each will receive a “YOU’RE AWESOME” raffle ticket towards a variety of prizes.
Beach Package for a Family of Four: Boucher Brothers
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens – 2 Pases for Four People: FTBG
One Full Moon Kayaking Package for 2: South Beach Kayak
One Double Kayak Rental: South Beach Kayak
Two Surf Paddle Rentals:
Gift Certificates for a Walking Tour of the Art Deco District: MDPL
Snorkeling Lessons
Surfing Lessons
MORE TO BE ADDED SOON!! KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN
BECOME A MEMBER OF ECOMB AT THE BIG SWEEP
FOR $25 AND RECEIVE A SECOND FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR ONE OF THE “YOU’RE AWESOME” PRIZES
BIG SWEEP PERPETUAL TROPHIES
GROUPS will be awarded Big Sweep Perpetual Trophies created by French-native / Miami resident Metal Sculptor Omar Ali (www.artaircraft.com) inspired by waste prevention messages. Trophies will be based on three categories and passed on to future Big Sweep Winners.
KEEP IT CLEAN: Team with the largest number of volunteers
BEACH MASTER: Team that collects the largest amount of cigarette butts
CAN IT: Team that collects the largest amount of general trash / recyclables
WHO WILL YOU CHALLENGE?
It’s up to you!!!!!
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STATIONS
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Station 1: Volunteer Sign-up – South Pointe Park X Beach
Station 2: Volunteer Sign-up – 15th Street Beach X Ocean Drive
Station 3: End Station – Between 7th and 8th Streets X Ocean
Drive
GRAND FINALE
At the end of the event, all collected litter will be removed from the bags and spread out in two areas: one area for cigarette butts and the other for general litter.
EXPECT A SURPRISE PHOTO-OP!
This will create a powerful photo and educational display for beach goers as to the amount of trash being left on our beaches. The litter will then be re-bagged in trash and/or recycling bags.
LET’S KEEP IT CLEAN … PASS IT ON!