Gulf Restoration Network

United for a Healthy Gulf

Blog - BPs Oil Drilling Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico

Tuesday, 01 February 2011 11:34

Gulf Restoration Network is recruiting for the Healthy Gulf Krewe to continue building the movement of ordinary citizens from around the country fighting for Louisiana's wetlands and the recovery of the Gulf of Mexico following the BP oil drilling disaster! You are officially invited to join the Krewe.

Healthy Gulf Krewe Mission:

To unite and empower people to protect and restore the natural resources of the Gulf of Mexico (and have fun while doing it!). To build the Gulf Restoration Network citizen voice throughout the country. To develop dedicated volunteer leaders to defend the Gulf Coast.

Background:

On the Gulf coast, the traditions of Carnival are celebrated from Galveston and New Orleans to Mobile and Tampa. The bands of revelers, known as “krewes”, are famous for parades and balls, and many also support good causes. Gulf Restoration Network is using tradition to fight for the future with the Healthy Gulf Krewe, a nation-wide band of fun-loving, hard-working activists passionate about defending the Gulf.

Krewe Member Commitment: 10 – 10 – 10

Maintain donation of $10 or more per month through the Gulf Sustainer program

Spend at least 10 hours per month fighting for the Gulf

Undertake 10 actions per year - option range from forwarding emails to friends and family and writing letters to the editor to coming to DC to lobby - to educate and mobilize the public

GRN Commitment to You

Materials – From our No Coast, No Music Benefit CD and your choice of GRN t-shirt to brochures, posters, and petition sheets, we’ll provide the materials to get things done (and look good doing it!).

Knowledge – You’ll receive our newsletter, calendar annual report, and e-mail action alerts to keep you up to date. Krewe members will also be invited to special briefings and skills trainings - over the phone, and perhaps even here in New Orleans.

Support – Monthly conference calls will keep the Krewe in touch, and GRN staff will be happy to help you brainstorm, plan, and execute your events. And we’ll show you a great time when you come to visit!

As we celebrate the wilderness and amazing cultures of the Gulf, we’ve got to fight for the future. Defend our wetlands, defend ourselves! To learn more and join, contact Ayn Pivonka (a.k.a "Krewe Organizer") for GRN. Join the Krewe by contacting her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (504) 525-1528 ext. 217

Potential Events for Krewe Members to Organize

Set up a table and gather petition signatures at Earth Day events this year to create public awareness for the ongoing need for recovery from the BP oil drilling disaster

Set up a table and gather petition signatures at a local farmers’ market, street festival, or music show (we could probably help get you set up with Dr. John, Galactic, Tab Benoit, Amanda Shaw, Anders Osbourne, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and a few others)

Make a short presentation to a local civic organization (your Rotary club, your church, your friends at the bar) and collect petition signatures addressed to your elected officials

Phonebank GRN members and activists to engage them in a specific effort, event, or campaign

Host a GRN Happy Hour or a “Mardi Gras Party with Mission” with New Orleans food and drink to raise money and awareness for GRN

Meet with other environmental or civic groups to enlist their support

Organize a movie screening – anytime is great, and especially important as part of GRN’s work to commemorate the 1 year memorial of the BP oil drilling disaster or the 6th anniversary of Katrina and Rita

Join us in Washington DC to lobby your state’s delegation for a federal commitment to a sustainable Gulf coast, and/or meet with your Senators and Representative at home

Put together a panel of speakers to present at a local university (maybe you could even get a GRN staffer to come talk!)

Conduct a press conference to publicize an important event or report

Put on a huge benefit concert to raise awareness and money (we know the guys in Galactic . . . )

Ayn Pivonka (a.k.a "Krewe Organizer") for GRN. Join the Krewe by contacting her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (504) 525-1528 ext. 217

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