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May 2, 2011 Governor Shumlin Encourages Green Up Day & Ski Vermont Hosts Light-Hearted Green Up Contest
Statewide Montpelier, Vt. - Gov. Peter Shumlin, Green Up Vermont President Melinda Vieux and Ski Vermont President Parker Riehle today encouraged Vermonters to participate in Vermont's iconic Green Up Day. Gov. Shumlin said Vermont's annual Green Up Day-Saturday May 7th - is one of the greatest demonstrations of the state's longstanding commitment to the environment. "Each year thousands of Vermonters volunteer to help make our state a cleaner, greener place to live and work," the Governor said. "I invite every Vermonter who can to find a little time to contribute to this important effort." He also noted that Green Up Vermont is a nonprofit organization with 501(c) (3) status, not a state agency. "The entire effort relies on the support of local communities, the volunteerism of individuals and the generosity of employers all throughout Vermont," Gov. Shumlin added. "It's a wonderful Vermont tradition." Green Up Vermont's mission is to promote the stewardship of Vermont's natural landscape and waterways and the livability of our communities by involving people in Green Up Day and raising public awareness about the benefits of a litter-free environment. "Vermont has a lot of traditions to be proud of and our environmental legacy of sharing the goal to keep Vermont a clean, safe, beautiful and welcoming place is certainly one of them," said Vieux. "But we must remember, Green Up Day's success depends upon two essential ingredients: one, the combined efforts of individuals and civic groups volunteering to make it all possible; and two, financial support given by the public and private sectors throughout Vermont. This is truely, a traditional, grassroots effort." To learn more about local Green Up Day activities, check your local newspaper; visit greenupvermont.org; or call 800-974-3259. ABOUT THE SKI VERMONT GREEN UP DAY CONTEST Ski Vermont President Parker Riehle said the association of ski areas wanted to enhance the work many of its members, associate members and partners do for Green Up Day by organizing a light-hearted contest that encourages Green Up Day participants to share their stories and their appreciation for Green Up Day. "Our contest is open to any person, group of people, organization or company that participates in Green Up activities," Riehle said. Specifically, Ski Vermont will award prizes for:
Each category requires either a video or photo submission with a brief written explanation. Participants will enter to win prizes by posting their photos, videos and/or written explanations on the Ski Vermont Facebook Page or by emailing submissions too info@skivermont.com. Prizes will be provided by Ski Vermont and Green Up Day partners Cabot Creamery, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Long Trail Brewing Company, Darn Tough Socks and Rossignol. "We are really looking forward to the results and have no doubt that it will be a fun way to capture, and increase, the enthusiasm that Vermonters have for Green Up Day," Riehle added. Green Up Vermont Encourages Businesses' Participation In Clean Up. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Businesses Encouraged to Participate in the Green Up Clean Up. April 29, 2011 Montpelier Vermont: "Make it your business to clean up for Green Up" encourages Melinda Vieux, President of Green Up Vermont, the non-profit organization responsible for Vermont's Green Up Day. Many businesses already encourage their employees to go out during the week prior to Green Up Day to clean up litter. It provides a way for businesses to give back to the community while also allowing their employees to enjoy a little time out of the office. And, it increases the number of people out cleaning up with their visibility reminding others of the up-coming Green Up Day, always the first Saturday in May. Green Up Vermont's website now provides opportunity for recognition of businesses cleaning up in conjunction with Green Up Day approaching. To learn about businesses efforts, visit the "What Businesses are Doing to Green Up" page at www.greenupvermont.org. This option just became available in late April 2011, so keep tuning in as information continues to grow. For several years, businesses known to have employees go out to clean up during business hours leading up to Green Up Day include: National Life Group, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Ben and Jerry's, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, and Orvis and VELCO. For information on how to take part, visit the "Get Your Business Involved" page at www.greenupvermont.org. Once a business takes part, it too can be included on the website. Vermont's Green Up Day, first launched in 1970 by Governor Deane Davis, is a special day when thousands of volunteers come out in their communities statewide to clean up litter from roadsides and public places, for the community of Vermont. Always the first Saturday in May, Green Up Day is May 7th 2011. Everyone is welcome to take part in this tradition unique to Vermont. For more information call Green Up Vermont, the non-profit organization responsible for Green Up Day, at 802-229-4586 or visit www.greenupvermont.org. For immediate release: Montpelier - Green Up Vermont's Annual Awards Banquet Montpelier - The Annual Green Up Vermont Awards banquet was held on Friday, March 25th, at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier. There were thirty-five poster and writing project winners in grades K-12. Willis Page, grade 9, of Blue Mountain Union School, was the overall poster design winner and Corinne Lyndes, of Fairlee, was the overall writing project winner. Musical entertainment was provided by Award-winning children's museum Bill Shontz. Green Up Vermont also honored Steven Post, CEO of VSECU, as its 2011 Deane C. Davis Green Up Citizen of the Year. Like Governor Davis did, Steve cares about people, especially of Vermont, and preserving the environment. Like Governor Davis, Steve's professional career reflects those personal values. Beyond the membership services and financial operations successes, like Governor Davis, Steve brings the same commitment, insight and application to things in which he is interested and are important to him as a human being. VSECU's detailed environmental mission statement commits to operations that promote environmentally sound choices for its employees and member-owners. It also includes operating in ways which contribute to the health and well-being of the community, nation and earth we inhabit. It includes supporting organizations and programs whose objectives and actions contribute to a safe, clean and healthy environment for all. Green Up Day, always the first Saturday in May, will be on May 7, 2011. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Green Up Vermont Annual Poster and Writing Projects Any student K-12 may submit one entry each for both of Green Up Vermont's annual poster and writing projects. Entries must be received by January 31st. One poster design is selected as the official 2011 Green Up Day poster, promoting Green Up Day, the first Saturday in May. Poster entries should be 11x14 inches, created by hand (without the aid of computers) and MUST include the words "Green Up Vermont". Writing entries should be a poem or an essay of up to 400 words relating to "What Green Up Day means to you". All rights for use and reproduction belong to Green Up Vermont. Entries will not be returned. All poster and writing entries must include the following information, on the back upper right hand corner: student name, grade, county, home address; parent/guardian name and phone; school name, address, phone and teacher. Home schoolers are also welcome to enter. Entries should be mailed to Green Up Vermont, P.O. Box 1191, Montpelier, VT 05601-1191, or delivered to the Green Up Vermont office at 14-16 Baldwin St. For questions, call 802-229-4586 or 1-800-974-3259. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Green Up Vermont recently welcomed David Schutz, State Curator, to the Green Up Vermont Board of Directors. David Schütz was hired as Vermont's first State Curator in 1986. A graduate of DePauw University, he received his master's from Ohio State in 1978. Arriving in Vermont the following year, David worked as a research assistant on a project to establish a curatorial and restoration plan for the Vermont State House. With others, he founded the Friends of the Vermont State House to advocate for and raise money to accomplish those plans. For nearly twenty-five years he supervised the careful restoration of the building and the conservation of its collections. In his current position, David also has responsibilities relating to the preservation of nearly 200 historic structures owned by the State of Vermont. Additionally, his work includes curating rotating art exhibitions in the Governor's Office, the Supreme Court and the State House. David's forthcoming book about the State House is titled "Intimate Grandeur". David lives in Calais. Former Board Chairman Sheldon Prentice, who has been on the Board of Directors for over 20 years, will now be Chairman Emeritus. Jed Davis, Director of Sustainability at Cabot Creamery Cooperative, will now be Chairman of the Board. Jed has been a Green Up Vermont board member since 2007. Jed lives in Waterbury. Other Board Members include Becky Anderson, Windham County Coordinator; Brooks Buxton, Green Up Co-Coordinator for Jericho; Corinna Costello of People's United Bank; Judy Frazier of VELCO; Mark Hall of Paul, Frank and Collins; Amy Noyes, Green Up Coordinator for Wolcott; Tim McNamara, Agency of Natural Resources appointee; Jeff Ramsey, VTrans appointee; and Suzy Roorda, Green Up Coordinator for New Haven. Green Up Vermont would also like to remind students and teachers that their January 31st deadline for the annual Green Up Poster and Writing Projects is coming soon! Grades K-12 can participate in both projects. Please visit the website for more information: www.greenupvermont.org.
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