Non-Profit to Celebrate Founding Donors on August 12th
TAHOE CITY, Calif. and INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – July 31, 2012 – The Tahoe Fund is encouraging supporters of Lake Tahoe to break out their croquet whites for a good cause. The environmental non-profit is preparing for its 2nd Annual Founders Circle Summer Dinner, to be held at Edgewood Tahoe’s historic Friday’s Station on Sunday, August 12th. Billed as a night to celebrate the organization’s early funders and the Lake, the event will include “Tahoe Croquet” and a gourmet dinner on the lawn. Senators Feinstein, Heller and Governor Brown have all confirmed their attendance.
Founded in 2010, the Tahoe Fund aims to become a major source of private funding for vital environmental improvement projects in the areas of recreation, conservation and education. The organization brings together many interests within the Tahoe basin, with a board of directors comprised of leaders from California and Nevada, North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe, public and private organizations, environmentalists, and developers. The Fund is also the organizing sponsor of the 2012 Lake Tahoe Summit sponsored by Senator Dean Heller on the morning after the Croquet Party at Edgewood Tahoe.
“There is a lot to love about Tahoe,” said Tahoe Fund CEO Amy Berry, “This magical night will celebrate all that is amazing about Tahoe and recognize our Founders for their support of our vision to ensure Tahoe continues to be enjoyed by many generations to come.”
The Tahoe Fund launched its first major fundraising campaign, the Founders Circle, in March 2011. Since then the organization has raised more than $650,000 in pledges from individuals, businesses and private foundations. The campaign is set to conclude at the end of this year. The Fund will continue to raise funds for environmental projects like bike trails, hiking trails, watershed restoration and stewardship education.
For more information about the Tahoe Fund Croquet Party and the Founders Circle, please email info@tahoefund.org or call 775-298-0035.
About the Tahoe Fund
The mission of Tahoe Fund is to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin by building broad support and funding for projects and programs that increase the enjoyment of the region for current and future generations. The Fund focuses grants on the core areas of conservation, recreation and education/stewardship.
