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2019 GLOBAL OCEANS GALA
Honoring John Laird
Saturday, March 23, 2019
University Center,
University of California, Santa Cruz
Cocktail Reception at 6 PM | Dinner at 7 PM
Semi-formal attire
Limited seating is available
Reservations are $185 per person; $1,480 for a table of eight
Contact Lauren Donnelly-Crocker for more information: (831) 459-3800 or ldonnell@ucsc.edu
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents the 2019 Global Oceans Gala honoring the lifetime achievement of John Laird.
Laird has spent nearly 40 years in service to California, most recently as the Secretary of Natural Resources. In this role he served as chief steward of California’s parks, waterways, wildlife, fisheries, and coastal environment. Laird graduated with honors from UC Santa Cruz in 1972. In 1981, he was elected to the Santa Cruz City Council serving nine years, including two terms as mayor. He then served eight years on the Cabrillo College Board of Trustees. He went on to serve three terms as a state Assemblymember before becoming California Secretary for Natural Resources (2011–2019). As Secretary, his top priorities included climate change, water conservation, access to state parks, and ocean sustainability.
This semi-formal dinner includes exquisite dishes from sustainable sources, paired with fine wines from award-winning California vintners. Proceeds directly support the Seymour Marine Discovery Center’s education programs.
We are pleased to announce that our 2019 Global Oceans Hero, John Laird, will be given a special introduction by Congressman Jimmy Panetta at the Global Oceans Gala on March 23, 2019. We hope you can join us for this special event.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Carroll & Strong Builders, Inc. | Bud and Rebecca Colligan | Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital
District 7 Wines | Expressive Photographics | Impact Creative
Alexis Party Rental | California Pajarosa | University Center
To become a sponsor, contact Lauren Donnelly-Crocker at ldonnell@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4568.
Past Global Oceans Award Recipients
2019 WHALE OF AN AUCTION
May 1–9, 2019
Thank you to our sponsors:
Santa Cruz Parent | Santa Cruz Sentinel | Monterey Bay Seaglass
ENVIROTOKEN
You voted…and we’re in! The Seymour Center is one of the Envirotoken recipients at New Leaf Community Market’s Santa Cruz westside location now through June 2019. Bring your own bag when you shop and receive an Envirotoken worth 10-cents that you can donate to the Seymour Center. Your donations add up to thousands of dollars for ocean conservation and marine education––thank you!
New Leaf’s west side location is at 1101 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
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Past Fundraising Events:
SUPPORT OUR OCEANS—HELP LOCALS “SEYMOUR”
Giving Day was February 27, 2019
Giving Day is an energized 24-hour online fundraising drive to support UC Santa Cruz students, faculty, and campus programs—like the Seymour Center!
Give a child an opportunity to learn about the ocean. Give a senior a chance to experience a magnificent blue whale. Send a family out for a day of seaside wonder. Help a 4th grader explore ocean science. Provide a disadvantaged group with a big ocean adventure!
Your gift of $9 will pay for a Santa Cruz County resident to dive into ocean wonder at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. This small donation will provide someone with an amazing day exploring our aquarium, exhibits, and touch pools––learning about the incredible animals who help scientists study the sea.
This is your chance to make a difference for a local person AND for the ocean. Proceeds will be used to underwrite a Free Day in fall 2019. If we surpass this goal, we’ll host additional free days!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO OUR PROJECT ON GIVING DAY 2019!!
DISCRETION BREWING’S LOVE MONDAY
Monday, October 15, 2018
Join us at Discretion Brewing for Love Monday. On October 15, $1 dollar for every draft beer sold will be donated to the Seymour Center. Enjoy a beverage with your friends, and a tasty bite to eat, while supporting the Seymour Center and doing good for the ocean!
Discretion Brewing
2703 41st Avenue, Suite A
Soquel, CA
DINING FOR DOLLARS
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Join the Seymour Center at Shadowbrook Restaurant for Community Tuesday, and Shadowbrook will give back one-third of your evening’s food and beverage purchase to the Seymour Center, IF you tell them you’re there to support us!
Here’s how you can participate:
- Make a reservation at the Shadowbrook Restaurant up to 30 days in advance
Online: http://www.shadowbrookcapitola.com/reservations/reservations.php
By phone: (831) 475-1511 - Tell them you’re coming to support the Seymour Marine Discovery Center
- Rock Room Lounge opens at 4 PM / Dining room opens at 5 PM (Specials NOT included in Community night totals)
Dine out with your friends, enjoy a scrumptious meal at this iconic restaurant, and do good for the ocean!
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Road
Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA 95010
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2018 GLOBAL OCEANS AWARDS GALA
WHAT AN EVENT, THANK YOU!
On behalf of our board and staff, we extend a huge thank you to all who came out to support the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and share in the recognition of Gary Griggs at our 2018 Global Oceans Awards Gala. From the inspiring speeches from two of our University of California, Santa Cruz marine science students, to the generous donations which directly support the Seymour Center’s education programs, to the momentous honoring of our 2018 Global Oceans Hero Gary Griggs, it truly was a remarkable evening. In case you missed the event, here are some highlights from this joyful occasion…
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- Read the article by Chris Reeves: Fallow Fields to Fertile Minds: How Gary Griggs Grew a Marine Science Powerhouse
- See all of the photos from the pre-reception at the Seymour Center and the main event on the beautiful UC Santa Cruz campus.
- See the Press Release
The 2018 Global Oceans Awards Gala Was Generously Sponsored By:
Bud and Rebecca Colligan Jack and Stephanie Harkness
Carroll & Strong Builders, Inc., Jo Lynne and Fred Jones, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital
Alexis Party Rentals • California Pajarosa • Cinnabar Winery • Drake’s Brewing Company • Eadie Consultants • Epic Wines & Spirits • Pelican Ranch Winery •Sones Cellars • Storrs Winery & Vineyards
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