Green Tie Affair
The Greenest Journey Begins With One Step
We are pleased to announce a very special Green Tie Affair Event on March 24, 2012, featuring the following exciting highlights
· NEW VENUE – locally-owned Marathon Music Works in Nashville is committed to recycling and other sustainable improvements. We are proud to host in one of Nashville´s greenest event spaces.
· Presentation of the 2012 Sustainability Award to Dodd Galbreath founding Executive Director of Lipscomb University´s Institute for Sustainable Practice.
· A Green Carpet welcome where you may show off your environmentally friendly party attire
· Delicious Local and Organic Appetizers from Flavor Caterers + Cash Bar featuring local brews
· Live & Silent Auction featuring a featuring a 2.4 kW solar PV system from Lightwave Solar, vacation retreats a gas-efficient scooter & many more GREAT items & services. (2012 list coming soon, click here to see items from last year)
Green Tie Affair is one of our most important and fun events of the year, supporting all Council programs including Sustainable TN, TN Tree Project, our Watershed Support Center and more. Click here to read our 2011 Accomplishments so you can see how your support has translated into powerful and important work to improve Tennessee’s environment, communities and public health.
Marathon Music Works is located at 1402 Clinton Street in Nashville. Free parking is available for the first 50 guests. Ride sharing, walking, biking and public transportation are encouraged.
LET GREEN TIE PARTICIPANTS KNOW ABOUT YOUR GREEN BUSINESS
Click here to learn about great SPONSORSHIP benefits for Green Tie Affair
Click here to DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM to Green Tie Affair
Sign up to be on our Host Committee. Help us bring more sponsors, attendees, and auction items in to support the work of the Council. Our kickoff meeting is 2/15. Email tec(at)tectn.org for details with subject line "Green Tie Affair"
TICKETS/REGISTRATION
Regular Admission: $65 per person includes membership*
Couples: $50 per person ($100 per couple) includes membership*
Students or Friends on a tight budget: $35 per person
Tables of 5 or 10: $45 per person
* If you are already a member, your membership will be renewed.
Attire is "festive/party" in other words NOT formal wear/tuxes/evening gowns. This is Nashville so you can bet that you´ll see folks with jeans, a sportcoat and cowboy boots on. This year we have a "Green Carpet Welcome" at the door - it´s a great opportunity to wear your favorite organic cotton, hemp, or other environmentally favorite outfit OR show off that great resale or consignment shop purchase! Remember green is an attitude, not just a color!
AUCTION
Click here to DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM to Green Tie Affair
Live Auction
We are just getting started, so check back for more information and more items. If you would like to donate an item for our live or silent auction, click the link above.
A turn-key, professionally installed 2.4 kW solar PV system from Lightwave Solar
A turn-key, professionally installed 2.4 kW solar PV system comprised of 10 240-watt Sharp panels made in Memphis, an SMA SB3000 inverter, Uni-rac SolarMount racking, a TVA Generation Partners meter, and all other necessary electrical components.
One Week at Roanoke Island Vacation Home Donated by Miriam McFadden-Value $2,250
Relax for a week on historic Roanoke Island in Manteo, NC in a 105-year-old home with 6 bedrooms and 3 baths. This gorgeous house is spacious, located on 8 acres and comfortably accommodates 10 people. It is less than a mile from the town center and only 4 miles from the beach. Local attractions include: Location of the first English colony “The Lost Colony,” the North Carolina Aquarium, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Light House, and Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk.
Motor Scooter Donated by Howard´s Honda & The Council - Value $1,999
Explore your neighborhood, run errands or use this gas-efficient scooter to travel to and from work. With gas prices on the rise an opportunity like this could not come at a better time!
Guitar Signed by Keith Urban, Vince Gill, John Hiatt, Clint Black and 24 more of Nashville´s Biggest Name Musicians. Donated by Joe Glaser- Value Priceless
Silent Auction
Our Silent Auction will include a diverse list of AMAZING items including travel getaways, original and limited edition artwork, outdoor wear, memberships and passes for local attractions, yoga passes, a home energy audit and SO MUCH MORE we don´t have space to list it all. Click here to see the list from last year. Click the link above if you would like to promote your business by donating an item to our auction.
SPONSORS
Click here to learn about great SPONSORSHIP benefits for Green Tie Affair
Steward
Joe Prochaska & Catherine Soudaplatoff
Supporter
Patron
Don & Sharon Safer
Mary Mastin & Brian Paddock
Honorary Host
Mike & Lonnie Crosby
Shari & Mark Meghreblian
Trish & Chris Mixon
Ed Cole
John Noel & Melinda Welton
PAST GREEN TIE EVENTS
Click here to read about 2011 Green Tie Affair and see pictures from past events.
ABOUT OUR THEME
The Greenest Journey Begins With One Step. Walking a sustainable path can be a challenge, it may be impossible to eliminate waste and pollution, but every step taken makes a difference and we are glad you have joined us on this journey. We are pleased to host Green Tie Affair at a new venue, Marathon Music Works, which is taking small but important steps in their "marathon effort" to be green. This year we are presenting the 2012 Sustainable Tennessee Award to Dodd Galbreath, who is helping students, businesses and other leaders to take a major step forward in bringing the latest principles and practices of sustainability out into the world.