Gmail Amy Howard Celebrate 25 Years of Conservation at Evening for the Estuary 1 message Friends of the GTM Reserve Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM To: John Reed Sr , desiree@powersportssa.com, info@sawgrasspetresort.com, chelsy@pescavilano.com, cnorenberg64@gmail.com, robinsacpa@aol.com, ssmacri@yahoo.com, asm2576@yahoo.com, rennieblue@aol.com, mastentaylor@gmail.com, scott@advancare.net, pasickalyssa@gmail.com, Ali Bistrong , normanallmen@icloud.com, Paula Allmen , jetd1226@gmail.com, William Pappas , giberoni@gmail.com, mmaplepvb@gmail.com, Pam Rein , Debera Bater , Patricia Hamilton , cynwentling@hotmail.com, suzcrane@yahoo.com, agiombetti17@gmail.com, jana.anderson2000@gmail.com, cynthiawestsnodgrass@gmail.com, bethtel2@yahoo.com, ldducat@gmail.com, bkconrad65@outlook.com, vredding@comcast.net, mike2.giftos@gmail.com, franniepbj@yahoo.com, lsupm@aol.com, island41@bellsouth.net, gailpitticoon@gmail.com, roberta cleary , cindiravnes@yahoo.com, cummingstim6@gmail.com, dave.parlin@yahoo.com, shannonscott@watsonrealtycorp.com, David Childers , ocnnormaureen@mac.com, lsquared321@gmail.com, martila2@aol.com, carolcariati@yahoo.com, stephanie.sumner@gmail.com, daviddouglas@gmail.com, Marcia Pappas , carpd@comcast.net, thw34@yahoo.com, sga3vmi@gmail.com, kelly_br2000@yahoo.com, hducat@gmail.com, lindyc28@gmail.com, phallib@gmail.com, angielykins2@gmail.com, doreenkennedy10@gmail.com, Krysta Deitz , Justin Sencer , Jim Krepp , jim.krepp@comcast.net, "Finnan, Mary" , Jeff Finnan , h.schorsch2009@yahoo.com, Rsteelefact@comcast.net, msalsman@woh.rr.com, janetarbuthnot@yahoo.com, Heiko@arthurmurraypvb.com, tomusna65@aol.com, Stephen Swann , ellengolombek@gmail.com, Kim Swann , liza@lizaeilers.com, j.dupika@unf.edu, esjoshi@yahoo.com, Amy Howard , Joni Zwick , Pamela Shipley , clayturner141@gmail.com, Dory Shipley , Patricia Callahan , neal@shact.com, Bill Feeney , Stephanie Melick , jaxprod@bellsouth.net, stamanjr@comcast.net, maryzvillage@gmail.com, Jeffrey Nix , Joseph H McCoy , gizz911@yahoo.com, beckmanagency@msn.com, jrbeard@bellsouth.net, Ralph Cowan III , halealika32082@gmail.com, alexandrasimms@aol.com, Diane Downing , dvd.kvd@juno.com, etlawhorn@aol.com, Roger Conley , Monika Mayr , cwhitehaight@comcast.net, Russ Sumpter , liseuc@gmail.com, Linda Burek , klem57@aol.com, scarusillo@gmail.com, carusillo@gmail.com, Kathy Scott , stephanie.hezel@gmail.com, darrellandstephanie@gmail.com, davet2@psc-inc.com, djenglish86@gmail.com, rodefamily224@comcast.net, bshipley1375@gmail.com, chris@cjseymour.com, David Rogers , christinedragonetti21@gmail.com, Smita Proto , Joe Proto , raifordnassoc@comcast.net, simone.braden@hotmail.com, friedanr@gmail.com, peggybald@gmail.com, billb@pajcic.com, jdr785@gmail.com, lolson47@aol.com, bobsaltlife@gmail.com, Sue Jones , stphnrountree@gmail.com, carolime49@yahoo.com, edwardteach@mindspring.com, suziez@mindspring.com, robertennis43@icloud.com, Ann Brockett , tammymistkowski@yahoo.com, brian cinquegrani , marhayw@comcast.net, margcleary@yahoo.com, ajs3025@gmail.com, Chuck Snavely , sssanvely@gmail.com, ncrosby28@yahoo.com, robertzell@bellsouth.net, katie.chandler1103@gmail.com, gingalls@northguanaoupost.com, brian.d.cowan@gmail.com, shawna.cowan@gmail.com, donnaizzo276@gmail.com, Pamela Korchun , njmd@hotmail.com, ezwick@comcast.net, barb@shact.com, suzbeard@bellsouth.net, shptilyadrp@gmail.com, nmort31798@gmail.com, Mark White , glenbowling55@gmail.com, dedetennis8@gmail.com, ainsleycme@yahoo.com, cbelknap002@comcast.net, burnuli@comcast.net, cavemangolf@netscape.net, lsperoutka@gmail.com, dromanchuk17@gmail.com, lindy.eake@gmail.com, scarpent902@gmai.com, elisey410@gmail.com, wrgraney@gmail.com, giffcrosby@aol.com, Thomas Maletta , ross.volenec@gmail.com, Leslie Anchor , aligibsco@gmail.com, Walter Korchun , sacco.linda@yahoo.com, slyevands@gmail.com, bswwiv@gmail.com, louw582@gmail.com, judithbunch4@gmail.com, raybunch8@gmail.com, undine george , mffrancis@yahoo.com, francissr@yahoo.com, redrider44@aol.com, bob@pajcic.com, aledner@gmail.com, martin.auve@gmail.com, janis.saunier@comcast.net, mrkcohen@comcast.net, "chuck.smith001@gmail.com" , "drshayward@yahoo.com" Cc: dale.viger@gtmnerr.org, maddie.button@gtmnerr.org, susancapone1969@outlook.com Evening for the Estuary – A Night to Remember For 25 years, Friends of GTM has worked alongside the GTMNERR to protect the Guana, Tolomato and Matanzas Rivers, and the wildlife that call it home. Thanks to supporters like you, our mission has grown, and this year, we are celebrating in a way that reflects the impact of your generosity. Join us for our annual fundraiser Evening for the Estuary – 25th Anniversary now at the beautiful Hyatt Place Vilano Beach/St. Augustine. This move allows us to elevate your experience and honor the dedication of our donors, volunteers, and supporters with an upscale evening of community, conservation, and celebration. An Elegant Coastal Celebration 📅 Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Michael’s at Hyatt Place Vilano Beach Hors d’oeuvres & family-style dining by the renowned "Michael’s" Live music by Sidewalk 65 Luxury photo booth experience Dancing and celebration Silent auction featuring exclusive, experience-based packages (behind-the-scenes adventures, private excursions, and more!) This year’s event is especially symbolic—Hyatt Place Vilano Beach/St. Augustine sits at the meeting point of the Tolomato River and the Atlantic Ocean, a reminder of why we continue our work in conservation. A First Look at the Future: Reimagine the Estuary We are looking forward to unveiling our newest initiative: Reimagine the Estuary—a bold plan to modernize and renovate our Visitor Center. Our goal is to create a more interactive and accessible space that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with conservation in new and meaningful ways. As a guest, you’ll get an exclusive first look at this vision and learn how you can be part of shaping the future of GTMNERR. Ticket Information Evening for the Estuary has evolved into a premier fundraising experience, with ticket pricing reflecting the enhanced event and its impact in supporting our mission. Purchase Your Tickets Here Your support fuels conservation, education, and research efforts that protect our estuary for generations to come. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you! With gratitude, Maddie Button Events and Operations Coordinator Friends of GTM