Adventureseek Donates Trip to Support Endangered Big Cat Habitat.Business Editors & Travel Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 2000 Adventureseek Sponsors "Race For The Big Cats" Online Drive and Offers Adventurers a Way to Contribute and Benefit from Adventure Travel For those who yearn for adventure, the call of the wild or the trip of a lifetime, Adventureseek (http://www.adventureseek.com) may have the tickets they're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. . As sponsors of Care2.com's "Race for the Big Cats," Adventureseek is encouraging fellow travelers and wildlife lovers to log on to www.care2.com to generate funds for the Wildlife Conservation Society in its efforts to save Tigers, Jaguars and Snow Leopards around the world. To participate in this online donation race, simply go to www.care2.com now through Oct. 4, 2000, and click on one of the three endangered cats. Each click generates a donation by Adventureseek and other sponsors to the Wildlife Conservation Society. One hundred percent of the funds generated will go toward Ranger protection and services for endangered big cat habitat and species. At the completion of the online race for donations, the top 100 participants -- those that actively recruited others to log on and click for donations -- will be entered into a random drawing to win a trip for two from Adventureseek partner Outer Edge Expeditions. In addition, Adventureseek.com will provide roundtrip airfare for two and a $200 certificate redeemable for REI gear and equipment (for use at any REI store or through REI mail order catalog). "The environment and the wildlife that inhabit it are the attraction for adventure travelers and that's why most of us who enjoy adventure travel also want to preserve it for ourselves and others to enjoy," said Yasmine Ahmed, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Adventureseek. "Supporting Care2.com and The Wildlife Conservation Society is a great way to get people involved in protecting these amazing animals and their habitat. Being able to make a difference through the Internet and adventure travel is an exciting and innovative opportunity for us, and we're looking forward to being involved in the Race for the Big Cats." Adventureseek is hoping to increase excitement for the "Race for the Big Cats" donation drive by featuring a once-in-a-lifetime expedition organized by their partner Outer Edge Expeditions, who specialize in adventurous eco-travel. On this 13-day journey, the winners will explore Manu National Park & Biosphere biosphere, irregularly shaped envelope of the earth's air, water, and land encompassing the heights and depths at which living things exist. The biosphere is a closed and self-regulating system (see ecology), sustained by grand-scale cycles of energy and of Reserve in Peru -- the most remote and undisturbed part of the Amazon. The National Park and Reserve boasts four million acres of tropical forest and hundreds of miles of river shared by numerous exotic animals including the Jaguar, anacondas and more than 850 species of birds. Adventureseek believes Outer Edge is a great match for this program because they contribute a portion of their proceeds to local conservation and research projects. The contribution funds go directly towards supporting the expedition area -- not halfway around the globe. "We are thrilled to be working with a industry leader like Adventureseek," said Susan Preletz, marketing manager for Care2.com. "The grand prize trip for two to the Amazon in Peru combined with the opportunity to support the habitat of the Tiger, the Jaguar and the Snow Leopard is a wonderful incentive for adventure and environmentally conscious travelers alike to participate in Care2.com's Race for the Big Cats." And, for those who are inspired to immediately start planning an adventure to the Amazon or elsewhere in the world, Adventureseek will gladly help provide the gear. Travelers who purchase a trip through Adventureseek.com by July 31, 2000 will receive a $100 REI gift certificate. To begin planning an adventure, log on to www.adventureseek.com. About Wildlife Conservation Society The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS See Windows CardSpace. ) is dedicated to being the most effective conservation organization, protecting and promoting a world rich in wildlife and wilderness. WCS manages more than 300 field projects in 53 countries and develops award-winning environmental education programs for schools in the U.S. and abroad. At its celebrated wildlife parks in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- the Bronx Zoo Bronx Zoo formally New York Zoological Park Zoo in New York City. It opened in 1899 on 265 acres (107 hectares) in the northwestern area of the Bronx. In 1941 it added the 4-acre (1. , the New York Aquarium The New York Aquarium first opened on December 10, 1896, at Castle Garden in Battery Park, making it the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States. Its first director was the respected fish expert, Dr. Tarleton Hoffman Bean (1895-1898). , and Central Park, Queens and Prospect Park Wildlife Centers -- WCS inspires over 4.5 million annual visitors to care about wildlife and wild lands and to participate in conservation efforts. To learn more about WCS, visit www.wcs.org. About Care2.com With more than 1.2 million members, Care2.com is the first and largest global community on the Web for environmentally conscious consumers. The overall buying power Buying Power The money an investor has available to buy securities. In a margin account, the buying power is the total cash held in the brokerage account plus maximum margin available. Also referred to as "Excess Equity. of the "light green" consumers targeted by Care2.com is a market estimated at $546 billion dollars worldwide, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability Journal (www.LOHASjournal.com). By partnering with The Nature Conservancy Nature Conservancy, nonprofit organization established in 1951 to preserve or aid in the preservation of natural environments. It protects wilderness areas in the United States and Canada and is affiliated with similar groups in Latin America and the Caribbean. and the Wildlife Conservation Society for online promotions, and by donating 10 percent of its revenue to other top environmental organizations, Care2.com provides a simple, yet effective way for eco-conscious people to protect and preserve the environment with every visit to the Web site. Care2.com integrates commerce, content, and community to offer free, innovative and useful Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. , including e-cards, email, headline news, and shopping. Founded in September 1998, Care2.com is privately held. For more information on Care2.com, visit http://www.care2.com. About Outer Edge Expeditions Founded in 1988 by Brian Obrecht, his wife Lisa, and his brother Jim James Gilles (b. 1962), better known as Jim Gilles or more commonly Brother Jim, is an American evangelist whose ministry is concentrated on college campuses, particularly in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and surrounding areas. , Outer Edge Expeditions was created as an alternative to the watered down large group tours that seemed to be pervading the "adventure" market. From multisport mul·ti·sport also mul·ti·sports adj. 1. Composed of, involving, or accommodating several sports: a multisport competition; a multisport stadium. 2. adventures in New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. to cultural and active trips in Indonesia to dog mushing
About Adventureseek Adventureseek.com helps people add adventure to their lives. This comprehensive website gives travelers the power to learn new things, explore new places and participate in exciting activities. Through Adventureseek's interactive tools, people can easily find, buy and prepare for all types of adventure vacations. Found in 1998, Adventureseek has assembled a talented management team from leading technology, travel, investment banking, consulting and Internet companies. Members of the team have hiked, cycled, climbed, dived and kayaked their way through more than 100 countries around the world, diving to the depths of the Red Sea and climbing to the summit of Mt. Everest. Adventureseek is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. based in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . Investors include Baccharis Capital, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), the former chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Rand McNally Rand McNally & Company is the preeminent American publisher of maps, atlases, and globes for travel, reference, commercial, and educational uses. It also provides online consumer street maps and directions, as well as commercial transportation routing software and mileage data. & Co., and the former president of Ziff-Davis. The site has recently been included on Forbes Best of the Web list. Limit one (1) gift certificate per trip purchased. Maximum of ten (10) certificates for any one person. This offer is only available to travelers who make qualifying trip purchases through the Adventureseek.com website. May not be combined with any other discount or offer. Void where prohibited by law. All standard REI policies for gift certificates apply. Good while supplies last. Adventureseek.com reserves the right to discontinue this promotion at any time for any reason. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. All federal, state and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the customer. No substitution No Substitution Within the text on a proxy card are the words: "The shareholder appoints certain people (collectively, the proxy committee) with full power of substitution to vote the shares. or transfer of price (or certificate) is permitted. Offer good on any Adventureseek.com trip. Gift certificates not redeemable at REI.com or REI-Outlet.com. |
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