Marin Conservation Corps' Executive
Director
Honored with Sierra Club Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September
27, 2004
Contact
information:
Kathleen Erickson-Freeman
Director of Development
415-884-3526
kfreeman@marincc.org
Novato,
CA--Marilee
Eckert, Executive Director of the Marin Conservation Corps,
one of several outstanding Marin environmental organizations,
will be celebrated at the Sierra Club Marin Group's 6th
Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, October 8, 2004. Marilee
will be receiving the Hannah Creighton Environmental Justice
Award. This event will start with cocktails at 6:00 PM and
dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. The banquet will be held
at The Spinnaker Restaurant at 100 Spinnaker Drive in Sausalito.
Dick Spotswood, political columnist and commentator will
be the host for the evening.
Marilee Eckert has been the leader of the Marin Conservation
Corps (MCC) since 1992 and her efforts are instrumental
in the success of exemplary environmental action and education
around Marin County. The Marin Conservation Corps' mission
is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a
strong, sustainable community. MCC achieves this mission
by providing a diverse group of youth and young adults with
opportunities to transform their lives though education,
employability, civic engagement, and leadership. Corpsmembers
reduce fire and flood hazards and respond to public emergencies
and disasters. MCC also creates environmental leaders of
the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors
to children, teens, and adults.
The Marin Conservation Corps is a private, non-profit organization
founded in 1982 and has been going strong for over 20 years.
It is a great honor for Marilee Eckert to have been recognized
to receive this award from the Sierra Club Marin Group.
Marin Conservation Corps has been guided by Marilee's efforts
and has gained a solid reputation for dedication to the
environment and education. To learn more about MCC please
visit the website www.marincc.org.
If you would like to attend the Sierra Club Marin Group's
Awards Banquet, please call 415-435-2233 or 868-0310. Regular
ticket prices are $65 per person.
Photo available upon request.
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