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Thank you for sharing your suggestions, comments and questions with us regarding our NEW virtual programs via the SURVEY button below. From live Q&A participation to clicks, shares and donations, your support allows us to continue the momentum with thought-provoking, entertaining and engaging work.
Today's eNewsletter issue serves to share the highlights, ensure you have the latest deals at our online Ocean Store, invite you to upcoming webcasts and webinars, and to THANK YOU for sticking with us during this unprecedented moment. Your actions and words of encouragement are sustaining this mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspiring environmental stewardship.
If you like what you see here, please forward to a friend or click and share the link at the very top of this communication that says "view this email in your browser." Building our tribe of ocean warriors begins with you!
Please enjoy, stay safe, and click below to let us know how we can improve our virtual effort while we get through this stay-at-home order together.
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TOMORROW'S PWF LIVE VIRTUAL EVENTS
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10 AM HST on Zoom
REGISTER HERE
Join Programs Director Harrison Schmitt in interviewing Chief Biologist Stephanie Stack on Wednesday, April 15 at 10 AM HST for this PWF Webinar: Women in Science.
You can learn more about Stephanie and her considerable work HERE.
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On March 24, we launched a brand new PWF Podcast as an innovative way to continue to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. The Pacific Whale Foundation Podcast features dedicated professionals talking story about responsible whale watching, RETHINK’ing purchases for the good of the ocean, ways to engage youth in STEM learning, moments of inspiration and more. |
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Episode #6: “The People Who Make it Work – Meet the Board of Directors”
Here, Marketing & Development Director Kelly McHugh-White speaks with the Foundation’s Board of Directors about their personal inspiration to volunteer for this global mission as well as their collective effort to ensure the work continues through this global pandemic. (Pictured: PWF Board Members Bob Wood, MK Rosack, Wayne White, Courtney Hathaway). LISTEN HERE.
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You can also enjoy PWF Podcast Episode #6 as a Webcast on our YouTube channel.
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Now through May 23, PWF Members can receive an additional 20% off their entire Ocean Store order (that's 40% total!) Check your email for details!
As a social enterprise, proceeds generated through the PacWhale Ocean Store directly fund the nonprofit work of Pacific Whale Foundation. Retail items are carefully selected with criteria addressing origin, packaging and composition, per our Green Matrix guidelines. By promoting conscious consumerism and offering opportunities to empower philanthropy and social good, our retail products highlight the importance of environmental stewardship. |
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On Tuesday, April 7, Pacific Whale Foundation hosted a LIVE watch party for the feature-length biopic A Voice for Whales, created by Selket Kaufman and premiered during our 2020 World Whale Film Festival. Thousands of viewers have enjoyed the film, many of whom have shared their stories about our late Founder and Director Greg Kaufman, the fight to end whaling 40 years ago and the inspiration that they feel when experiencing a humpback whale. We are proud to share the link here for all.
BONUS FEATURE: Listen to PWF Podcast #2 for a talk-story with the director HERE. |
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We are fortunate to have an online, regularly engaged audience of more than 250,000 individuals. Because now is not the time to be asking for major gifts, we're imagining a moment where each supporter simply donated $5. This would allow our Research, Education and Conservation programs to thrive through this uncertain time. If you are able, we hope you join this exciting vision of ours:
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MAHALO NUI to the following supporters, who have
made a donation to Pacific Whale Foundation this past week!
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Sherry Williams
Frank Williams
Virgil Burton
Emily Fricks
Jennifer Sogan
Diane Webster
Chris Elliott
Andrew Brewin
Mark Deutschmann
Pamela Creedon
Keith Pippard
Michelle Chapman
Mark Erpelding
Marc Mosimann
Alan Shimel
Tim Koehler
Jeff Baumann
Russ Hasselbach
Michael Cook
Leslie Howey
Kathy Klingenberg
David Dulle
Darren Wong
Scott Barnes
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Linda Eifler
Stephen Gwin
Juli Chavez
Paul McElvogue
David Kaliner
Madeline Burgeson
Andie Tradler
Lauren Day
William Neis
Patricia Timo
Christina Chaney
Kim Ciresi
Dan and Ginger Shelton
Jeremy Rainville
James White
Joyce Arnold
Rod Buland
David Ursa
Ella Davis
Michael Riese
Fredericka B. Iwatsu
Dieter Cross
Jerome and Glenda McNerney
Kurtis Montgomery
Andrew Pietzner
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Click any of the above to view. Scroll to "Webcasts & Webinars" HERE for a full list of past and upcoming virtual events + recordings. Have an idea for us to explore? Tell us in this SURVEY!
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What we've heard so far:
- "My kids love the education classes. Thank you for providing them. They loved the one with teethed whales vs. baleens."
- "Thank you for these efforts - it is reassuring to know that you are continuing your important work even when the tourists are gone. Stay safe."
- "Think it's a great idea and look forward to watching more. Keep up the good work."
- "I am so impressed with all the work you do in trying to understand the whales and in trying to protect the oceans and its ecosystem. This survey has reminded me that I should watch for more of the information you provide through your virtual engancments. Mahalo."
- "We support your programs and all the good you do and understand these are difficult and strange times for all."
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Since its inception, Keiki Whalewatch has introduced over 20,000 students to the wonders of whalewatching. Learn more from Robyn in this overview.
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While you may not be able to offer your patronage in person right now, you can still show support! Shop online at our Ocean Store, purchase a Gift Certificate, think about ADOPT’ing a marine mammal, becoming a Member or making a charitable contribution to our Foundation. |
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Today's RETHINK lesson gives you a fun activity to engage in after you clean out that drawer or closet you've been meaning to. Do you have shirts that you've outgrown? Perhaps you really like a design on an old t-shirt but it happens to have a giant stain. Well, today you can upcycle those t-shirts and create your own reusable bag! PWF Conservation Coordinator Shelby and friend Lila take you step by step through the process of RETHINKing those old shirts and hopefully inspire you to think of new ways to reuse an item instead of adding it to the waste stream. Enjoy!
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