Save Louisiana Coalition’s

4nd Annual

“Battle for the Bayou” Fundraiser & Silent Auction

Frederick Sigur Civic Center

Saturday, September 10, 20166:00PM – 10:00PM

The Save Louisiana Coalition would like your help making our 3nd annual “Battle for the Bayou” our biggest event yet! There will be live entertainment by Bag of Donuts,Louisiana seafood, silent auctions, and much more. The proceeds from the event will help in the Save Louisiana Coalition’s efforts to support the responsible restoration of coastal Louisiana while protecting our heritage, culture, and the seafood industry that so many in our community rely on.

In the short time since the founding of the SLC, it is amazing how far we have come. This organization was started because the large-scale river diversions in the state’s Master Plan threatened the livelihood and heritage that southern Louisiana prides itself on, and so for the first time in history representatives from every sector of the seafood industry have joined together to find a better way to restore our coast. We are not compensated in any way for our efforts, except for the satisfaction of knowing that when we are successful our children and grandchildren will be able to enjoy everything that Louisiana’s coast and estuaries have to offer just as we do. Because of donations like yours, we are inspired and encouraged to continue to work hard to protect our homes and livelihoods. Since that time, the SLC has made tremendous strides in working toward that goal.

Thanks to the support of our members we have been able to educate and inform thousands of people on the threats that large scale diversions pose to our coastal communities. We have also been able to show the citizens of our coastal communities that this is not just a fisheries issue, the loss of our seafood industry will snowball throughout their parish’s economy, and some citizens will even be forced to leave their homes. The SLC does not believe this is an acceptable outcome, and will continue to fight for a solution that doesn’t sacrifice our communities.

As we move forward, the SLC would like you to know that now that our concerns have been recognized by many agencies, legislators, and government officials,and we will continue to push forward until a solution is found. Because of our efforts the largest diversion the CPRA is considering has now gone down from 250,000 to 75,000 CFS. That is still entirely too much nutrient-rich, fresh water for our estuary to handle, but we are making progress! We are also working with several different groups on alternative ways to restore our coast.

Although large scale diversions are our current main concern, as we believe they are the most important issue facing our fisheries at this time, the SLC represents our coastal communities in any problems that they are facing whether it be imported seafood, radically low prices, combating hypoxia zones, or changing regulations. We are proud that you have put your trust in us to represent our industries and way of life, and we will be the voice that our coastal communities have been lacking for far too long.

Please consider becoming an event sponsor or donating to our silent auction!

Platinum Sponsor

$5,000

  • One Black Diamond membership to the Save Louisiana Coalition
  • 20 Tickets to the “Battle for the Bayou” Bash
  • Option to set up informational booth at the event
  • Individual banner displayed at the event
  • 2 – Reserved VIP tables at event
  • Name or Company logo on event T-shirt
  • 20 “Battle for the Bayou” T-shirts
  • Recognition on SLC’s website
  • Recognition on print advertising promoting event
  • Recognition at the “Battle for the Bayou” Bash

Gold Sponsor

$2,500

  • One gold membership to the Save Louisiana Coalition
  • 10 Tickets to the “Battle for the Bayou Bash” fundraiser
  • Individual banner displayed at the event
  • 1 – Reserved VIP table at event
  • Name or Company logo on event T-shirt
  • 10 “Battle for the Bayou” T-shirts
  • Recognition on SLC’s website
  • Recognition on print advertising promoting event
  • Recognition at the “Battle for the Bayou Bash” event

Silver Sponsor

$1000

  • One silver membership to the Save Louisiana Coalition
  • 10 Tickets to the “Battle for the Bayou Bash” fundraiser
  • 1 – Reserved VIP table at event
  • Name or Company logo on event T-shirt
  • Name or Company logo on Sponsor banner at event
  • 5 “Battle for the Bayou Bash” T-shirts
  • Recognition on SLC’s website
  • Recognition on print advertising promoting event
  • Recognition at the “Battle for the Bayou Bash” event

VIP Table

$750

  • 1 – Reserved VIP table for 10 people at event
  • One bronze membership to the Save Louisiana Coalition
  • Name or Company logo on VIP banner at event
  • Recognition at the “Battle for the Bayou Bash” event

Individual event tickets - $40/general admission, $500/reserved seating for table of 10–($50 at the door)

Please complete and return this form to Save Louisiana Coalition, Inc. at P.O. Box 385, St. Bernard, LA 70085

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The Save Louisiana Coalition

4nd Annual “Battle for the Bayou Bash” Fundraiser & Silent Auction

Frederick Sigur Civic Center

Saturday, September 10, 2016 6:00PM – 10:00PM

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For more information or any questions, please contact

Kerri Callais at 504-416-9853 or George Ricks at 985-630-2923

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND DONATION!

P.O. Box 385, St. Bernard, LA 70085· Phone: 985-630-2923 · Email:

TheSaveLouisianaCoalition.com