Weekend for wildlife
2016
W
eekend for Wildlife is a one-of-a-kind
getaway to one of the most prestigious of
Georgia's coastal resorts. As guests of this
magnificent two-day event, you will have
the opportunity to participate in unique excursions led
by wildlife biologists, as well as an exciting banquet and
verbal auction featuring original artwork and exclusive
treasures. As you bask in the luxurious comforts of Sea
Island’s amenities, you will—most importantly—serve
as VIPs to conservation of Georgia’s natural resources.
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Weekend for Wildlife
Join the Governor, First Lady and DNR Commissioner Mark Williams for the
28th annual Weekend for Wildlife, Jan. 29-30 at the Cloister resort, Sea Island.
Visit wild coastal places on trips led by experts. Enjoy a Friday night cocktail
reception and silent auction rich in getaways, artwork and wildlife memorabilia. Revel in Saturday night’s exciting banquet and verbal auction.
Weekend for Wildlife is one of the nation’s most successful conservation
events, raising some $10 million for conserving Georgia nongame—native
wildlife not legally fished for or hunted.
The 2016 Weekend will continue to provide valuable support for the DNR
Wildlife Resources Division’s Nongame Conservation Section, which depends
largely on fund-raising, grants and direct contributions for its vital mission:
conserving nongame. These plants and animals include hundreds of special
concern species such as Georgia aster and golden-winged warblers. Nongame,
and the habitats they depend on, enrich our lives, our economy and our future.
Through the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation, Weekend for Wildlife
will also strengthen the broad mission of DNR, to sustain, enhance, protect
and conserve Georgia’s natural, historic and cultural resources for present
and future generations.
Event Schedule
Friday, January 29
‹ Registration & Sign-In ›
Sapelo Room
9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
‹ Excursions ›
Departing from the Cloister Portico
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
‹ Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction Opening ›
Cloister Ballroom
5:30–7:30 p.m.
‹ Sponsor Reception ›
Ocean Forest Golf club
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 30
‹ Breakfast Before Excursions ›
Cloister Ballroom
6:45–8:30 a.m.
‹ Excursions ›
Departing from the Cloister Portico
7:15 a.m.–4 p.m.
‹ Cocktail Reception ›
Cloister Ballroom
5:30–7:15 p.m.
‹ Banquet & Verbal Auction ›
Cloister Ballroom
7:15–10:00 p.m.
Sponsorship Levels
Sponsorship of Weekend for Wildlife brings a variety
of special benefits, including early event registration
beginning October 15, 2015. Sponsorship levels begin
at $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for corporations.
Before making your pledge, please review the following
information carefully.
Signature Sponsorship
••••••• $50,000 •••••••
Gold Sponsorship
••••••• $25,000 •••••••
Silver Sponsorship
••••••• $15,000 •••••••
Bronze
• $10,000 •
Individual
• $5,000 •
Signature
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Individual
6
4
2
2
2
Complimentary Registrations to Weekend for Wildlife
6
4
2
2
2
Invitations to the Friday Sponsor Reception with the Governor
3
2
1
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Room(s) at The Cloister for Friday and Saturday nights
4
2
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Invitations to the Governor’s Excursion on Saturday
2
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Seats at the Governor’s table during Saturday Night
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Recognition in the Weekend for Wildlife Program
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Recognition on the Weekend for Wildlife Website †
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Use of the Wildlife Conservation Fund Logo on publications †‡
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Advertisement in the Weekend for Wildlife Program
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Logo featured on the Weekend for Wildlife Website †
• BENEFIT IS INCLUDED
Event benefits
† THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2016
‡ AS APPROVED BY DNR
To learn about the additional benefits of the Signature and Gold Sponsorship
levels please inquire with Robin Hill (706.557.3325 or [email protected])
Pledge your support
Pledges may be made anytime online
Please visit:
weekendforwildlife.com
•••••• or ••••••
Contact our event coordinator
Robin Hill
706.557.3325
[email protected]
Make all payments to “The Georgia Natural Resources Foundation”
Thank you
The Environmental Resources Network
Friends of Georgia’s Nongame Conservation Section