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In This Issue
Thanks for Giving
End-of-Year Charter SALE
RiverQuest Programs
RiverQuestion of the Month
 
November 2010
 
 
Thanks for Giving
RQ mission continues through the support of foundations, corporations, and individuals like you

This time of year, we extend our thanks to those who help us pursue our mission: to connect people to their environment through river education adventures. Community support has allowed RiverQuest to serve nearly 100,000 people in school and public education programs since 1995.  Thank you for your support!

Check out our newest video spot, produced by RQ's World Environment Day sponsor, LANXESS Corporation. Clicking the video link will launch our online version of WAVES, where the video is embedded on the page.

Options for Supporting RiverQuest Education Programs

DonateNow - ONLINE

Make a secure donation online through DonateNow, powered by Network for Good. Just click on the link to the left and you'll be redirected to our donation page where you can make a tax-deductible contribution of any size.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Educational Improvement Tax Credit

RiverQuest is eligible to receive contributions from approved businesses under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Businesses can receive a tax credit of up to 90% of their contribution.

Buy a Plank Campaign

Support RiverQuest with a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more and get a Plank Certificate and recognition on onboard donor signage.

United Way Designation

Designate your United Way contribution to RiverQuest by using code #885180.

Education Group Tours & Charters

Proceeds from these special tours benefit RiverQuest School Programs.

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

School Sponsorship

Direct your contribution to help offset fees and program costs for specific schools or districts.

Program Sponsorship

Sponsor education programs that explore environmental science, ecology, sustainability and green science, regional history and more. Programs serve Pre-K through adult.

Vessel Explorer Naming Opportunities

Extensive opportunities for named gifts: Classrooms, interpretive signage, and much more.

Public Programs & Special Events Sponsorship

Support RiverQuest public programs and holiday themed events throughout the year.

Gifts of securities, tribute gifts, planned gifts or bequest gifts, in-kind gifts and grants from private and corporate foundations are all accepted.

>For more information, click here or contact Shayna Pitt at 412-231-2712 x 22.

It's United Way pledge time! RQ's United Way # is 885180.
Your pledge helps RiverQuest serve thousands of school students each year with inspirational hands-on environmental science programs.  Thanks in advance for your support!
> Click here for more information: Support RiverQuest Education Programs

 
 
 
RiverQuest Spring Charter Blowout -- LIMITED TIME!

Save up to 50% off of a spring 2011 charter

by booking your date (any available date in March, April or May 2011) and by paying in full by Friday, December 17, 2010.

For-profit and non-profit rates are available, as well as "at-dock" rentals . Proceeds benefit RQ Education Programs.

 
 
 
 
RQ RiverTales Come to You this Winter: SPECIAL
RiverTales are 45-60 minute RiverQuest classroom or group presentations we can bring to your site this winter, at a special price. Explore topics from biodiversity to bridges, fish to watersheds...and more. Reserve and pay by 12/17/10 for $25 off!
> Click here for more information: RiverTales Winter Special
 
School Program Dates Open for Spring 2011

The calendar is filling up, but great dates for school programs are available in late March, April and early June. Give us a call at 412-231-2712 or click the link below!
 
Member Schools: Early Registration for 2011-2012 School Year

Member Schools can start registering for the 2011-2012 RiverQuest school programs on Monday, February 14, 2011.  General registration begins one week later, on Monday, February 21, 2011.

> Click here for more information: RQ School Programs
 
 
 
 

When the Pilgrims left England for the New World, their intended destination was not what we know as Cape Cod, where the Plymouth settlement was established.

What major inland river was the Pilgrims' intended destination?  The answer next time. Happy Thanksgiving!

 
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