SAVE THE WHALES INC
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March 8, 2011
Save the Whales is a partner with the two organizations with which I work:
With the Service Learning Institute at California State University Bay Save the Whales (STW) is one of our primary community partners. This means that they are always prepared, eager, and ever so organized to accept our student service learners. Our students gain great community experiences with STW, they learn about ocean issues, and more so they are inspired by the commitment and vision of the founder, Maris Sidensteker
With Return of the Natives Restoration Education Project, STW is a partner in doing classroom outreach about ocean pollution in classrooms in Salinas, CA. Quite honestly, the visits by STW biologist, Tom Keckifer, are a highlight of the school year for students. Tom is an amazing human being, honest and genuine with the students, and full of relevant information
And finally with the Seaside Sustainability Committee. Return of the Natives and STW are partnering to plant native plants which will cut down on and filter run-off in pocket parks throughout the community
In short, STW is a great choice for a great non-profit.
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I am personally experienced the work of STW through our many partnerships.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Get them more resources so that their impact could be greater.
March 8, 2011
Save The Whales headed by Maris 1 and 2 Sidenstecker is using my song Make A Friend Out Of Me to bring awareness to the fight against whale slaughter. I have found their organisation to be reputable and of great impact in the war on whale slaughter and conservation. It is imperative they are given full support from the Government of the United Staes of America and their community. Sincerely Vinny Pop Australian artist musician singer
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Witnessing their impact and achievements in the fight against whale slaughter
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
No changes it is run honestly and above board and is urgently needed by the conservation of whales and dolphins movement
March 8, 2011
We help the community understand how they can help out with the environment around us. By just doing a few small things we can make a BIG difference!
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I have experienced the results in by watching children become motivated.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make it bigger so more people could hear their voice.
November 19, 2010
I teach an upper-division service-learning course at California State University, Monterey Bay and students from my course have been working with Save the Whales for the past several years. Every one of my students who has worked with Save the Whales has expressed to me how much the organization has inspired them. Save the Whales provides them with a model of how to engage productively with communities, how to work with communities on fostering shared values, and how to promote shared values through effective community outreach, education, and engagement. This is an outstanding organization.
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See above.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
See above.
April 30, 2010
I am currently a 5th grade teacher at the International School of Monterey, located on the Monterey Penninsula. For two years my students worked on projects with Save The Whales. It was an excellent opportunity for the students to learn about the importance of protectin the bay and our watersheds. Through the monthly stream monitoring program the students were able to use real scientific instruments and conduct real research. The students looked forward to the field outings. This is an excellent program that helps students see the value of science and how if affects where they live.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
great, very committed and knowledgeable.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help many more students. especially students who come from schools that have limited resources.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
April 27, 2010
I love volunteering with Save the Whales! The storm drain stenciling really helps to get the message out to people that our storm drains are really important. And if we keep our storm drains clean we can keep our oceans and waterways clean too. Their educational outreach programs are great too! I'm doing my capstone project with Save the Whales and one of their programs. The students seem to really enjoy the different programs that we have to offer. I would recommend everyone to volunteer with Save the Whales.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
working with kids and being able to spread the word about how important our oceans really are. The kids really seem to enjoy and understand the different programs that we provide them with. Adults really seem to connect with our public appearances also.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
April 23, 2010
Save The Whales is a very small non-profit with only part-time staff, but they have accomplished and continue to accomplish great things. As one example, their role in helping to stop the U.S. Navy in detonating
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the fact that it is small and personal, yet so effective and far-reaching in its work.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
enthusiastic, positive, extremely well educated, and excellent teachers.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
April 23, 2010
One of the service learning activities I've been a part of was participating as the leader for storm drain stenciling in Pacific Grove. A group of about 20 middle school children from the Monterey Peninsula were divided into 4 groups in order to go stencil certain sections of the city of PG. I was in charge of one of these groups along with other adult mentors. This was in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA) from which these kids were associated with through a club membership. I felt the most successful part of this experience was the public education and public involvement components of this program. I felt these children have an increased awareness and understanding of storm water pollution prevention issues through participating in this event. Educating an audience, specifically children, enhanced my understanding of opportunities for promoting environmental and ecological justice in the real world.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
storm drain stenciling
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
April 22, 2010
Save The Whales is lead by very passionate people that are knowledgeable in all aspects of our oceans and marine life. Its an organization that has the ability to affect action on a worldwide level down to a local level. I've been involved on a local level helping to educate young people about water pollution and how we can all make a difference by education and changing our daily activities. STW has an awesome education program about urban runoff and marine organisms. After classroom presentations and activities, kids go out and stencil stormdrains further educating the community about urban runoff.
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I've heard kids talk about the award winning radio spots that were developed by the founder of STW. It was exciting to hear their enthusiasm.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
working with the founders of the organization to watch it grow and change with the challenging times.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
committing their lives to the success of this non-profit. They live the life they encourage from others.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
stop whaling altogether and implement an educational campaign that would change peoples lives and the future of the planet.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
April 22, 2010
Also served on the Marine Sanctuary Foundation reviewing and evaluating various projects for funding. Save the Whales consistently provides the public, especially school groups, with accurate, age and cultural appropriate information and scientific date regarding sea mammals and the need for their protection. They are credentialed,dedicated scientists providing a much needed service by enlightening school children and the public.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
have an adequate staff to enlarge the area of its service
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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