Magic Under the Mangroves

Conservancy of Southwest Florida's Premier Fundraising Event

Magic Under the Mangroves began as the 40th anniversary celebration for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. In 2005, a group of concerned community leaders created the event to both celebrate and support the protection of Southwest Florida’s unique natural environment and quality of life. Under the tutelage of chairpersons Sue Dalton, Maureen Lerner and the Magic Committees, Magic Under the Mangroves has grown to be one of the top charitable events in Southwest Florida.

The 2009 Magic Under the Mangroves event raised over $380,000, a sizeable portion of the Conservancy annual operating budget. The proceeds provided funding and assets to support Conservancy initiatives to protect our quality of life.

The Magic Patron Party traditionally kick starts the celebration.  The Patron Party is planned for February 21, 2010 at the historic Keewaydin Club on Keewaydin Island. Patron Package patrons and guests  enjoy a short ferry ride and arrive to swaying palm trees and island breezes for a casual afternoon to celebrate nature on Keewaydin Island. The Patron Party is sponsored by BNY Mellon.

The Magic Gala Celebration on March 4th will begin with cocktails, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction at the beautiful  Gulf Bay’s Cap d’Antibes in Pelican Bay. Cap d’Antibes at Pelican Bay provides an excellent replacement location for the event, traditionally held on the grounds at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The Conservancy is in the midst of many renovations as part of the $17 million sustainability initiative.  Primary Magic sponsors include Northern Trust, Gulf Bay, Gulfshore Life, Florida Weekly, Betty Maclean Travel, Pelican Bay, NBC-2, Comcast and the Miami Dolphins.

 

News & Notes

The Conservancy and the Magic event committee welcomes Nancy White as Chair of the 2010 Magic Under the Mangroves gala celebration.

 

 

Ellin Goetz has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Conservancy Eagle Award, which is awarded to a citizen who represents outstanding leadership in environmental protection and conservation. Mrs. Goetz is being honored for her dedication and support in protecting our environment.

 

Information

You don't have to wait to inquire about this highly anticipated event. Email meghanc@conservancy.org for advance information.

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Click here 2010 Magic Under the Mangroves Committee
Event Chair
Nancy White

Honorary Chair
Ellin Goetz

 
 Rebecca Allen
 Susan Jones
 Edith Andrew
 Lin Klein
 Jane Berger
 Nora Kolmer
 Kellie Burns

 Rebecca Kwedar
 Jennifer Cheng
 Maureen Lerner
 Karin Ciesla
 Shelley Lund
 Sara Clark
 Lisa Merritt
 Elaine Cole
 Catherine Miller
 Christin Collins
 Jane Pearsall
 Donna Comstock
 Karen Pickrum
 Charlotte Corddry
 Vickie Pruter
 Susan Dalton
 Susan Regenstein
 Robin DeMattia
 Teri Sanders
 Linda Diaz
 Julie French Schulz
 Carol Dinardo
 Nancy Seeley
 Kerry Edwards

 Lynne Shotwell
 Susan Erb
 Jeannette Simmermon
 Carol Farmer
 Jeannie Smith
 Gloria Ferreri
 Roxane Stagg
 Cynthia Fiber
 Martha Tardy
 Betty Ann Folkerth
 Roselyn Travis
 Myra Friedman
 Judith Tryka
 Joyce Gerber
 Sharon von Arx
 Kay Gow  Arlene Weyl
 Donna Hall  Pamela Williams
 Jennifer Housh  Sheelah Windfeldt
 Mary Lou Hull  
 Judith Hushon