"Make a Difference Day"
Makapu`u Beach Clean-up
& litter prevention campaign
Saturday, 27th October 1:00pm - 5:15pm
Follow-up clean-up: Sunday 4th November 2007 2:45pm - 5:15pm



Join us for "Make a Difference Day" at Makapu`u beach as we will be cleaning up the beach and counting the number of cigarette butts collected. We will be handing out BUTTsOUT "butt holders" to smokers (18 yrs. and older).

The goal of the cigarette butt litter prevention campaign is to help the environment, save marine life and birds by giving BUTTsOUT "butt holders" to smokers so they will have a place to dispose of their cigarette butts instead of tossing it on the ground.


Volunteers 18 yrs. and older needed for:

Set up 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cigarette butt litter prevention campaign 1:00pm - 3:00pm or 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration table 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Clean-up and counting cigarette butts 2:45pm - 5:15pm

Pack up 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Please register by 10am Sat. 27th October by phone: 393 2168 or 554 2902.
Individuals and groups are welcome to join in.



"Butt holders" like this will be
provided free to smokers 18 yrs. and older on Make a Difference Day at Makapu`u Beach. Smokers who receive a "butt holder" will asked to participate in a short survey and follow-up later.
Schedule:
Please arrive by 2:45pm to check-in.

What to bring:
Hat, sunscreen, bucket, and enclosed shoes.

What is provided:
Bags, gloves, water

Win Prizes
Prize drawing at the end of the event. All registered volunteers who participate on the day will be entered in the drawing for prizes. Win prizes from Ben & Jerry's and Kale's Natural Foods.

Participating groups include:
Hawai`i Pacific University Marine Science Club
B.E.A.C.H.
DIS-N-DAT Media Group
U.H. Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Marianas Club of Chaminade University


Sponsors





Mahalo to: Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawai`i and NOAA Marine Debris Program




Coral Photograph Credit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce and Dr. James P. McVey

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