Take a Moment to Reflect

As the holidays quickly approach, and the lengthening to-do lists linger, we'd like you to take a moment to reflect with us on how lucky we are to have such a unique lakeland Wilderness as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This special place continues to inspire awe and wonder in the hearts of people from all over the world, but we couldn't protect it without you. Thank you for supporting our cause and for speaking loudly for this wild place. We are truly grateful.

For the Wilderness,
The Team at the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters

*Make sure to scroll to the bottom of this newsletter or click here to read important member details.

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Not this Mine.
Not this Location.

Minnesota's newspaper, The Star Tribune, has quite possibly published the most important editorial piece you'll read all year. Click below to read the three-page article in full and gain a better understanding of what's at stake.

READ THE ARTICLE:
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Thank You for Helping Us Raise Over $235,000!

2019 Give to the Max Day in Minnesota once again exceeded records and expectations. Because of you and the generosity of 1,795 donors, the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters raised $235,556! Thank you, from the bottom of our portage packs, for contributing to the cause. Didn't get a chance to give?

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Find a Save the Boundary Waters Team Near You

Our Teams are led by Save the Boundary Waters Ambassadors -- volunteers based in their communities who work closely with Campaign staff to educate and organize other passionate Boundary Waters supporters. We currently have almost 40 Teams across the country.
Click here to find one near you!:
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If you are interested in helping us start a Team in your area, apply here:
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Join the Kids for the Boundary Waters in Washington, D.C.

Kids for the Boundary Waters has two unique opportunities coming up. They are hosting an essay contest for kids who have never visited the Boundary Waters, and who may lack the means to get there. They are also hosting an annual advocacy fly-in to Washington, D.C. in June. Please share these opportunities with any young people who you think may be interested.

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Join us at Our Annual Member Meeting

You are cordially invited to attend the 2019 Annual Meeting of Members of Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness (NMW) to make important decisions for the upcoming year ahead.

NMW Annual Member Meeting
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 1:00pmCT
at Northern Grounds, 2 W. Sheridan St., Ely, Minnesota

The business portion of the annual meeting will include reports from NMW’s Executive Director and other officers concerning NMW activities and financial condition, and an opportunity for member questions. Following the formal business portion of the annual meeting, there will be a presentation by our friends and supporters, Dave and Amy Freeman with a reception to follow.

The purpose of the 2019 annual meeting will be to discuss the election of the following persons, as recommended by the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors, to serve a three-year term on the board of directors of NMW expiring at the annual meeting of members to be held in 2022 or until their successor is duly elected and qualified:
* Jon Nelson
* Diane Hofstede
* Adam Fetcher
* Steve Piragis
* Bill Hohengarten
* Matt Entenza
* Jen Pearson

Members of record as of November 1, 2019, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the annual meeting, if you have donated to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters you are considered a member. Members entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy. To be valid, a duly completed proxy must be filed with the Secretary of NMW before or at the annual meeting. If you intend to file a proxy in advance of the annual meeting, please submit it by hand or mail to:
NMW Secretary, 206 E. Sheridan
St., Ely, MN 55731.

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Save the Boundary Waters
P.O. Box 625
Ely, MN 55731
United States