Conservancy Update ONLINE - August 2013
News from the Catalina Island Conservancy
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Conservancy Update
is a publication of the Catalina Island Conservancy
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The Team
Jerry Roberts-Senior Editor
Bob Rhein-Senior Writer
Pat Maxwell-Exec. Editor
Contributing Writers
Christie Collins
Peter Dixon
Jen Poyer
Sasha Villacis
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| MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT |
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Greetings!,
This month's Photo Gallery and banner image illustrates early Native Americans' foods, using a surprising number of local edible plant and animal resources.
And congratulations go to this publication: Conservancy Update received Honorable Mention as Best Email Newsletter in the 2013 PR Daily's Nonprofit PR Awards.
Sincerely,
Ann M. Muscat, Ph.D., President and CEO
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FROM THE FIELD
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MR. Z: TEACHING CATALINA NATURE, A TO Z
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Mr. Z Leads the Way - This year's Course Catalina students tour the Island. Photo by
Bob Rhein.
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Rich Zanelli - affectionately known to his students as "Mr. Z" - doesn't believe that learning stops after the school bell rings. A classroom teacher for 15 years before he moved to Catalina in 2003 to become the Conservancy's School and Youth Programs specialist, Zanelli brings a zest to teaching, saying it is the best profession of all.
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FORMER BOARD MEMBER BOB MEISTRELL DIES
By Bob Rhein
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A Conservancy Friend - Former Conservancy Board Member Bob Meistrell, left, is pictured with former Conservancy President A. Douglas Propst, center, and former Catalina Conservancy Divers President Harry Peccorelli, right. Courtesy of Chuck Wright
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Bob Meistrell, former board member of the Catalina Island Conservancy and co-founder of wetsuit manufacturer Body Glove International, died June 16 of a heart attack. He was 84.
"Bob had a long-standing love for the waters surrounding Catalina. He inspired many a Conservancy diver to look closer at the many extraordinary species in Catalina's near shore habitats," said Conservancy President Ann Muscat. "His enthusiasm and perspective was a joy to have on the Board of Directors and he will be missed by many in the Conservancy family."
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NEWS
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GENEROUS YACHT CLUB GIVES TO CONSERVANCY
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Balboa Yacht Club -Commodore Ray Lewis,right, Conservancy President Ann Muscat, center right, Gary Davidson, far left, and Glenn Highland, left center. Courtesy of Balboa Yacht Club
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By Sasha Villacis
Balboa Yacht Club Commodore Ray Lewis, right in picture, recently presented the Catalina Island Conservancy a check for $58,075 at White's Landing that reflects the continued support and membership of the Marineros support group. On October 5, the group is planning a fall cruise to Whites Cove. More information coming soon!
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AUGUST 10 - CIRCUMNAVIGATE CATALINA Register
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In the Loop - The circumnavigation of Catalina will be aboard the sleek M/V Sentinel. Courtesy of Catalina Classic Cruises
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Embark from Long Beach or Avalon. The boat will cruise up the leeward coast to Emerald Bay, where a tasty BBQ chicken lunch will be supplemented with an optional light hike or relaxation on the beach. Back on board, the voyage continues around the West End and along the windward side of the Island back to Avalon and home to Long Beach. Naturalists on board will interpret the marine and terrestrial sites.
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SEPTEMBER 14 - SANTA ROSA ISLAND Register
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Pier Group Arrival - Conservancy participants will disembark at the new Santa Rosa Pier. Photo by Doug Mangum
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Explore Santa Rosa Island. At more than 93 square miles, Santa Rosa is filled with rolling hills, deep canyons and wide beaches. The island's relatively low profile is broken by a high, central mountain range, rising 1,589 feet at its highest point. Three hikes from easy to challenging will be offered, and interpreted by Conservancy and other naturalists.
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CONSERVANCY PARTNER EVENT - THE FOUR PREPS
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August 23 - Don't miss the Four Preps summer concert at the Avalon Theatre in the Casino! And to commemorate the evening, stop by the Conservancy's Explore Store and pick up their 26 Miles Across the Sea and 15 other Summer Classics CD for only $15.
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Banner photo: The de-seeding of prickly pear fruit, or tunas, of the Mission cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) from Mexico was part of the Native Foods Workshop held on July 13 at the Conservancy's Laura Stein Volunteer Camp. It provided an opportunity for archaeology students to experience first-hand the history of the plant, marine and mammal resources that were eaten and used by early Catalina Islanders. This month's Photo Gallery
by Peter Dixon illustrates not only Native Americans' resourcefulness, but also the appetizing nature of their nature-based foods. The workshop, hosted by Abe Sanchez and Craig Torres, was a collaboration of Pimu Catalina Island Archaeology Project, the Catalina Island Conservancy and members of the Gabrielino (Tongva) nation. Photo by Peter Dixon.
Conservancy House: (310) 510-2595
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