PTPI Fort Lauderdale Student Chapter

PTPI Fort Lauderdale Student Chapter Together we are willing to make a difference while making friends, and we are willing to About PTPI:
Established in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

We have been given the opportunity through People to People International to promote Peace Trough Understanding in our community by carrying out inspiring projects. We are the People to People International (PTPI) Fort Lauderdale Student Chapter; a membership-based group of students between the ages of 13 and 18 who share a passion for the ocean and marine life! We get together at least 9 times a

year to carry out community service projects related to the ocean and its conservation. We are a non for profit chapter chartered under the People to People Organization. People to People International (PTPI: www.ptpi.org) has a presence in 135 countries with more than 80,000 families and individuals participating in its programs for students and adults. It also has offices in Berlin, Germany (www.ptpe.org) and Cairo, Egypt (www.ptpime.org). PTPI is dedicated to enhancing cross-cultural communication within and across communities and nations. Tolerance and mutual understanding are central themes. While not a partisan or political institution, PTPI supports the basic values and goals of its founder, President Dwight D. PTPI is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri USA. It is a voluntary effort of private citizens promoting international understanding through direct people-to-people contacts. PTPI qualifies for exemption from income tax under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). The organization is funded by program fees, membership dues and donations.

Blast from the past What a mess we are in Look around you and get to work wherever you feel you can help Tech the childr...
12/04/2020

Blast from the past
What a mess we are in
Look around you and get to work wherever you feel you can help
Tech the children
🙏🌈🏄🏻

BEARD WITH A PURPOSE...
Meet our chapter’s mentor and adult advisor: Carlos Macias.
Carlos is an activist and creator of the "Environet" who believes our oceans should be free of trash… Read his unique story attached.

02/11/2019

Love doing this!

Beach and Reef Cleanup.Special Thanks to Florida Community Support and Brownie's YachtDiver
04/13/2014

Beach and Reef Cleanup.
Special Thanks to Florida Community Support and Brownie's YachtDiver

During our Waterway Cleanup yesterday (and all the other ones we've done before) we found many cigarette butts, and it i...
03/02/2014

During our Waterway Cleanup yesterday (and all the other ones we've done before) we found many cigarette butts, and it is very sad... Could you please circulate this post?
FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE: In case you didn't know... Most likely, when you throw these on the streets, they end up in the water causing pollution.

http://www.longwood.edu/cleanva/ciglitterarticle.htm

03/02/2014
We'll be there!
02/28/2014

We'll be there!

02/11/2014

Saturday, March 1, 2014!
WIN SCHOLARSHIP MONEY!

Please pass this on to any students you know, don't let them miss this opportunity!
Each year, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida hosts an essay and short story writing contest for middle and high school students in Broward schools.

Waterway Cleanup Essay (high school students) contest winners receive $500, while Waterway Cleanup short story (middle school students) winners receive $250.

**This year we are proud to announce the 'Debbie Conner Friend of Nature Award' for high school students.

Debbie Conner was a devoted Waterway Cleanup volunteer and adamant protector of all things in nature. In her memory, we are pleased to offer $200 cash as well as awarded plaque for the best 1500 word essay from any high school student, grades 9- 12.

Simply TYPE your essay about what it means to be a true friend of nature, and submit to [email protected], with Friend of Nature in the subject line. Please include your name, email and phone number. Entries must be submitted by February 21, 2014

Information regarding the application process for the Waterway Cleanup Essay contest (high school students) IS AVAILABLE HERE:
http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1101151826907-386/37th+Annual+Waterway+Cleanup+Essay+Contest.pdf

Information regarding the application process for the Waterway Cleanup Short Story contest (middle school students) IS AVAILABLE HEREhttp://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1101151826907-387/36th+Annual+Waterway+Cleanup+Short+Story+Contest.pdf

Stop throwing trash on the ground, it ALL ends up in the water. — with Rose Macias. Columbus day weekend. Ocean Hour, ev...
10/14/2013

Stop throwing trash on the ground, it ALL ends up in the water. — with Rose Macias. Columbus day weekend. Ocean Hour, every hour

Thank you Environet Paddle Group and Brownies YachtDiver Stores!
09/26/2013

Thank you Environet Paddle Group and Brownies YachtDiver Stores!

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