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 At San Diego Coastkeeper, we believe that everyday choices we make, both as individuals and as an organization, can cumulatively have a significant impact on our environment. Therefore, we continue striving to make our Ocean Gala as sustainable as possible. We seek to build relationships with eco-conscience companies and vendors to help lighten our ecological footprint as we work to achieve our mission of clean, safe and healthy waterways for all San Diegans. Some ways in which we made the 2009 Ocean Gala a green event included:
Partners
Venue
The US Grant is a luxury “green” hotel that won the best “Eco-Friendly Product Design” for its eco-savvy renovations in 2006. Guestrooms have low-flow showerheads and toilets, motion sensors for HVAC controls for energy efficiency and a green guest program to conserve water and energy for changing bed linens and towels. In addition, The US Grant offers sustainable menus with socially responsible products and locally and organically grown foods.
Menu
First Course
Roasted Parsnip & Apple Soup
Artisan Breads, Assorted Rolls, Herb Lavosh and Sweet Butter from Ruiz or Jamie Farms
Entrée
Braised Short Rib of Beef from Niman Ranch, Bordelaise
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Market Vegetables from Munich Ranch, McGrath Family Farm and Weiser Family Farms
Vegetable Potato Terrine
Braised Fennel and Seasonal Vegetable Ragout from Munich Ranch, McGrath Family Farm and Weiser Family Farms
Desserts
Individual Spiced Squash Tart, Vanilla Cream and Chocolate Majesty with Bailey’s Irish Cream, Coffee Mousse & Caramel Pot de Crème Center.
La Colombe Blend Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Mighty Leaf Tea Selection
Wine
ONE HOPE Wine has donated over $100,000 in cash and in-kind donations since its inception in 2007, and they have sponsored and participated in more than 300 charity events. ONEHOPE Wine donates 50% of its profits to partner charities that benefit a variety of causes, including protecting the planet. ONEHOPE has pledged to plant one tree for every bottle of Sauvignon Blanc sold to help forests filter water, remove air pollution, sequester carbon, and provide homes for wildlife. Everyone must do what they can if we are going to tackle global warming and for our part. Who knows, one day you can enjoy a glass of that Sauvignon Blanc under the shade of a tree you helped plant.
Promotional Materials
The Ocean Gala Save the Date postcards and invitations have been printed using soy-based inks on 100% recycled paper with 100% post consumer recycled paper content by Rush Press, a FSC and Rainforest Alliance certified printer. 850 pounds of paper made with 100% post consumer recycled fiber saves:
5,000 pounds of Wood A total of 11 trees that supply enough oxygen for 6 people annually.
5,000 gallons of Water Enough to take 293 eight minute showers.
4mln BTUs Energy Enough energy to power an average American household for 14 days.
1000 lbs Emissions Carbon sequestered by 12 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.
300 lbs Solid Waste Trash thrown away by 60 people in a single day.
Going Green Live Auction
For the second straight year, the Ocean Gala will feature its signature “Going Green” Live Auction comprised of eco-friendly items and outdoor experiences, such as the Green Your Home, Green Gourmet and eco-tourism packages.
Thank You Gift
Native and drought tolerant seedballs are encased with 3 measures of compost and 5 measures of red clay and formed into small balls. Scatter seedballs and water once a week or as needed. This technique was introduced by plant pathologist and natural farmer Masanobu Fukuoka. It is fitting for San Diego as it is useful for seeding thin and compacted soils. We would like to thank Groundwork San Diego, Chollas Creek students and volunteers for creating the seedballs for our guests.
 Sustainable and eco-friendly items were tagged with a gold leaf at the Gala. |
