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The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation, (BREEF) the non-profit marine conservation group is holding an aptly named and themed, \u2018Twenty Shades of Blue\u2019 fund raising party to mark their 20th anniversary and to remember BREEF founder, the late Sir Nicolas Nuttall.<\/p>\n
Set for the full moon on Saturday November 16th at John Watlings, the celebratory \u2018Twenty Shades of Blue\u2019 was so named to draw attention to the need for ongoing conservation programmes for all that we admire and rely upon in our many shades-of-blue Bahamian waters.<\/p>\n
Presenting Sponsor is the philanthropic Vasyli Foundation, a nonprofit group affiliated with the global orthotic footwear company, VIONIC Group.\u00a0 Their financial support will help fund many of the BREEF conservation and training programmes including the field trips for teachers and students for a hands-on, in-situ marine environment experience to help them toward a more knowledgeable sense of marine stewardship to share with their schools and communities. Associate sponsors include the Sarofim family and AJ Telecom. Vendor sponsors who have kindly donated product, services or time include John Watling, Liquid Courage, Bristol Wines & Spirits, Premier Cru, and Horatio Alexander Catering & Events.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn important component of BREEF\u2019s work is enabling teachers and students to experience the marine environment and develop a sense of marine stewardship in their communities. This helps everyone appreciate the value of our seas for our cultural and economic well-being, and to learn how to take action to ensure a healthy marine environment.<\/p>\n
The financial support of our Presenting Sponsor, Vasyli Foundation, and of our Associate Sponsors, Sarofim Family and AJ Telecom will allow us to bring BREEF training programmes into the lives of each generation,\u201d said the BREEF executive director Casuarina McKinney-Lambert.\u00a0 \u201cI encourage all teachers to contact BREEF to schedule marine and coastal field trips for this semester.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beginning at 7 p.m. \u2018Twenty Shades of Blue\u2019 on the November full moon at the \u2018all dressed-up\u2019 stately John Watling\u2019s Distillery, will present an evening of mixed entertainment including music and dancing, a Silent Auction, prize winning games, delicious, Chef\u2019s choice, heavy Hors d\u2019oeuvres and Roast Beef and Turkey carving stations with all the trimmings, and plenty of mingling among the Martini and John Watlings award winning Rum Bars.\u00a0 Dress \u2018up\u2019 or smart casual in shades of blue. Tickets $200 each from the BREEF office in Caves Village 327 9000. Information on Facebook and online at www.breef.com<\/p>\n
About BREEF
\nBREEF was founded in 1993 by the late Sir Nicholas Nuttall to address growing concerns on the state of The Bahamas\u2019 marine environment.\u00a0\u00a0 Almost single handedly, Sir Nicholas turned the organization into a leader in educating Bahamians about their marine resources. As the organization began to take a more active role as watchdogs, advocates for political change, and public educators, it transitioned from being a voluntary entity to a more formalized non-government organization.\u00a0\u00a0 In 2002, BREEF hired its first Executive Director, and established its first Board of Directors. Twenty years on, BREEF continues its active role in encouraging marine environmental stewardship throughout The Bahamas.\u00a0\u00a0 www.breef.org\u00a0 casuarina@breef.org\u00a0 327 9000<\/p>\n
About Vasyli
\nThe foundation supports a number of charities internationally which strive to support local talents and improve health outcomes in under privileged communities. The Vasyli Foundation\u2019s objective comes from the strong conviction of the\u00a0 VIONIC Group Founder and Chairman, Phillip Vasyli, along with his family members, who are firm believers in giving back to the community.\u00a0 Together the Vasyli family formed their own charity, the Vasyli Foundation to help those in need across the world. For more information check out www.vasylifoundation.org<\/p>\n
Photo Caption: Lauren Vasyli of the Vasyli Foundation, the presenting sponsor for the Bahamas Reef Educational Environment Foundation\u2019s (BREEF) 20th Anniversary fund raising party On November 16th at John Watling\u2019s Distillery with BREEF executive director Casuarina McKinney-Lambert. The sponsorship monies will go toward supporting the many and ongoing marine conservation initiatives including field trips for teachers and students for a hands-on, in-situ marine environment experience to help them toward a more knowledgeable sense of marine stewardship to share with their schools and communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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