Friends of the Center

Organized by Hunter Kilpatrick
How to contact me:
Use the 'Chip In!' button to the right for secure contributions through PayPal

Visit my web site: www.hunterkilpatrick.com

E-mail: hunter@hunterkilpatrick.com

USPS: 2647 Greenwood Ave, Morro Bay, Ca. 93442

Phone : 805.772.7501

please make checks payable to: Hunter Kilpatrick with "FOC" in the memo area

Why I need your help?
Volunteering takes a lot of time and money. It is my goal to be privately funded through contributions to continue my work on our coast. I would like to achieve the ability to work full time on the current projects and those coming up ( a lot of pretty exciting things are on the drawing board). I would use your contributions for transprotation, outreach costs, and to re-imburse other volunteers for there cost. There are currently no public funds available for this effort and with your help we could make a difference to our coast for gererations to come. Together we can make 'Friends of the Center' a reality. It is my goal to create this with a buget of $25,000 per year. I will create an annual financial statement so you can see where your money is used.
My Big Idea for My Community
Project summary

Friends of the Center is a volunteer effort to enhance this unique opportunity we have on our coast. Through outreach and education we can bring marine science into the lifes of our residences and visitors. This can only be done through volunteerism and dedication to the youth.

What 'it' is

Public outreach to promote marine science education in and around the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. I have been involved as a docent for the past year in the sanctuary's Coastal Discovery Center and have been the creator of many outreach and educational programs that are not funded. Myself and other docents have donated 5000 hours in this year and want to continue this effort.

Describe your community

Our coast is truly unique and special with the abundance of wildlife and natural resources relatively untouched. Our community is largely retired giving us a large pool of volunteers dedicated to the education and interpretation of these resources

What's your plan

The themes of the Coastal Discovery Center are "connecting land and sea" and "partners in protection". The unique partnership between Federal and State agencies has given us a central location to build this environmental education center and as docents it is up to us to use it to it's fullest capability. As a docent I have created most of the outreach material. I have spearheaded all committees including education, finance, outreach and display. I maintain their Aquarium, all exhibits, designed and maintain 2 web sites. these are but a few of my duties with the center. Currently I am working on starting a ROV competition in our area to bring modern marine science into our classrooms. I have logged in approx. 1000 hours in less than 1 year and want to continue being able to give this coast my fullest attention.

Me and My Team

My background is primarily is construction with an education in the sciences. I am interested in grant funding to further allow me to work in this area to better and to enhance this unique opportunity in are community.

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