Maggie Somers, MCA · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 12:30 PM

You're invited: Earth Day Beach Cleanup at Old Orchard Beach!

Dear John,  Spring has sprung in Maine! With it comes the arrival of migratory birds, readying their summer homes; wildflowers in bloom (bluets are my favorite); AND, of course, Earth Day!   I hope you will plan to join us for our Earth Day Beach Cleanup next Saturday, April 22, from 10 AM-12 PM at …

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  Chloe, MCV · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM

While Supplies Last: Celebrate Earth Month with a FREE Sticker!

John, we wanted to make sure you saw our email about this exciting opportunity for a FREE Earth Day sticker!   We’re spreading love for our planet this month by displaying our stickers, and we hope you’ll join us. CLICK HERE to sign up for a sticker In case you missed it, Team MCV’s email is below…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 9:00 PM

You're Invited: Birds in the Built Environment

Dear John,  I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, April 7, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Birds in the Built Environment. REGISTER HERE Spring migration is here! Billions of birds are winging their way north, and more and more are settling into Maine every day. Join Maine Audub…

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  Team MCV · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Celebrate Earth Month with a free sticker!

Dear John,  Happy Earth Month!   Here at MCV, we like to celebrate Earth month every month by working to equitably tackle climate change, protect Maine's environment, advance racial justice, and ensure an inclusive democracy. This April, we’re celebrating a little extra…  With free stickers!We have …

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  Meghan Hurley, MCV · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 4:30 PM

You're Invited: Join the Maine Philanthropy Center & the Wabanaki Alliance | Understanding the Community and Economic Potential of Tribal Sovereignty

Dear John,  Wabanaki sovereignty is about fairness, justice, and economic well-being.  A recent report by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government highlighted the importance of restoring Wabanaki sovereignty for the economic development of the Wabanaki Nations and their rural Maine neighbor…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

April 2, 2023 at 10:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: April Lunch & Learns! (online)

Dear John, Happy spring!   Maine Maple Sunday is behind us and April is upon us. It's time to start thinking about gardens, fishing plans, and other adventures.   I hope you’ll find time to join us for three very different programs this month. Together, we'll learn about the Maine Climate Corps, how…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 10:10 PM

Today’s discussion about a critical piece of Maine’s offshore wind future

Dear John,  I’m just leaving Augusta after a productive conversation about a critical piece of Maine’s offshore wind future.   The Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group1 is an exciting collaboration between nineteen members representing environmental, labor, fishing, and construction groups, as well as …

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  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM

We're so close

John — We wanted to make sure you saw Rani's email from the other day about our exciting triple-match fundraising opportunity.  We're coming down to the wire on our March fundraising deadline, and we're still 25 donors away from hitting our goal to ensure we have the resources to continue fighting …

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Your gift will be TRIPLE MATCHED!

Dear John, In just a moment, I'm going to ask you for a donation to support our critical work at Maine Conservation Voters (and to triple your impact) — but before I do, let me tell you why your support is so important today: Every election year, we work through MCV Action Fund to elect pro-environm…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 26, 2023 at 10:30 PM

You're Invited: Understanding Poll Workers, the Unsung Heroes of Our American Democracy

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, March 31, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Understanding Poll Workers, the Unsung Heroes of Our American Democracy. REGISTER HERE Poll workers are critically important to the functioning of American democracy. Yet our loose pat…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 10:30 PM

You're Invited: Outdoor School for All Maine Students

Dear John,  I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, March 24, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Outdoor School for All Maine Students. REGISTER HERE A few days at one of Maine’s outdoor learning centers can be transformative for middle school students, and legislation being introduc…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Sign the petition to help protect endangered species habitat in Maine

Dear John,  We are in the midst of a biodiversity crisis. In Maine, the number of species listed as endangered is growing. The leading causes of this decline: habitat loss and habitat degradation. Together with our partners in Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition, we’re working to advance a ne…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Sign the petition: Keep Maine's elections safe, secure, and accessible

Dear John,  Did you know that Maine has one of the highest voter turnout rates in the country?   One of the reasons for that is our long, proud tradition of making sure every eligible voter can cast a ballot – whether in person on election day, early at their town office, or via absentee ballot.   B…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM

You're Invited: Outdoor School for All Maine Students

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, March 24, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Outdoor School for All Maine Students. REGISTER HERE A few days at one of Maine’s outdoor learning centers can be transformative for middle school students, and legislation being intro…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Sign the petition: I support Maine’s 100% clean energy goal!

Dear John,  Last month, Governor Mills announced an incredible new climate goal for Maine: powering the state with 100% clean energy by 2040 – a full 10 years earlier than the previous goal! This ambitious goal has garnered national attention1 and put Maine on the map as a climate action leader.   N…

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  Meghan Hurley, MCA · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Celebrate Earth Day with a Beach Cleanup at Old Orchard Beach!

Dear John,  On this stormy March day, I’m watching the snow fall outside my window and dreaming of warmer days on the beach.  Despite today’s weather, spring is on its way! And with spring, comes Earth Day. I hope you will plan to join us for our Earth Day Beach Cleanup on Saturday, April 22 from 10…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 10:30 PM

You're Invited: Federal Indian Policy | Impacts on the Wabanaki Nations in Maine... and Beyond

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, March 17, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Federal Indian Policy | Impacts on the Wabanaki Nations in Maine… and Beyond. REGISTER HERE A recent report from Harvard University found that “the subjugation of the Wabanaki Nation’s…

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  Team MCV · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 8:25 PM

Reminder: Support Wabanaki Sovereignty in Augusta this Thursday

Dear John,  We wanted to be sure you saw our invitation to the Wabanaki Alliance Lobby Day this Thursday, March 16 at the State House in Augusta! Register Here for Wabanaki Alliance Lobby Day Last Thursday, lawmakers heard a presentation on the significant economic benefits of tribal sovereignty. …

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM

You're Invited: The Role of Maine's Forests in Protecting Biodiversity and our Climate

Dear John,  I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, March 10, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: The Role of Maine's Forests in Protecting Biodiversity and our Climate. REGISTER HERE A new report finds that the world lost 200 million acres of forest between 1960 and 2019. With 17.5 m…

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  Team MCV · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 10:30 PM

You're Invited: Support Wabanaki Sovereignty in Augusta!

Dear John,  Will you join us to stand for fairness and justice for the Wabanaki Nations?  Please help build support and momentum for tribal sovereignty by joining us in Augusta for the Wabanaki Alliance Lobby Day on Thursday, March 16! We will be talking to legislators about the bill that would reco…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 5, 2023 at 11:30 PM

You're Invited: The Role of Maine's Forests in Protecting Biodiversity and our Climate

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, March 10, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: The Role of Maine's Forests in Protecting Biodiversity and our Climate. REGISTER HERE A new report finds that the world lost 200 million acres of forest between 1960 and 2019. With 17.…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 10:02 PM

You're Invited: Introducing the Place Justice Project | A Statewide Truth-seeking and Historical Recovery Initiative of the Permanent Commission

Dear John,  I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, March 3, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Introducing the Place Justice Project: A Statewide Truth-seeking and Historical Recovery Initiative of the Permanent Commission. REGISTER HERE Who gets memorialized through place names, s…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 6:36 PM

NEW: Maine Delegation Graded in 2022 National Environmental Scorecard

Dear John,  Our partners at the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) just released the 2022 National Environmental Scorecard and we’re excited to share the Maine scores with you.  2022 was the best year ever for climate action in Congress with the passage of the landmark Inflation Reduction Act that…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

February 26, 2023 at 11:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: March Lunch & Learns! (online)

Dear John, With five Fridays this month, there will be no shortage of learning opportunities.   Together, we’ll explore everything from the importance of Maine forests to the advocacy efforts to support outdoor education for more Maine students; from place justice and what exactly that means to the …

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  Kelt Wilska, MCV · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Important Progress Along the Road to Offshore Wind in Maine!

Dear John,  Today, our state took a huge step toward developing clean, renewable energy to help combat the climate crisis with the release of the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap! Read the Offshore Wind Roadmap Here After 18 months of collaborative stakeholder-driven work, the Roadmap represents a pla…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 12, 2023 at 11:30 PM

You're Invited: Jumpstarting the Maine Offshore Wind Industry With Bold Legislation

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, February 17, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Jumpstarting the Maine Offshore Wind Industry With Bold Legislation. REGISTER HERE Maine environmental and labor groups are working together on two new pieces of legislation to boost…

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  Kelt Wilska, MCV · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 1:17 AM

Sign the petition: We need responsible offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine

Dear John,  Due to climate change, the Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the world’s oceans.  But the good news is that it also has some of the strongest winds in the world — which can help us combat the climate crisis right here in Maine.   Here's how: responsibly developed floating offsh…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Join us to Defend our Democracy!

Dear John,   Monday was an important day for Maine’s democracy. I stood before the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee at the public hearing for LD 34, “An Act to Require a Person to Show Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting,” and testified in opposition to this bill.  Read my full…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 5, 2023 at 11:30 PM

You're Invited: A Roadmap to Responsible Offshore Wind Development in the Gulf of Maine

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, February 10, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: A Roadmap to Responsible Offshore Wind Development in the Gulf of Maine. REGISTER HERE Offshore wind represents an exciting opportunity for Maine’s clean energy future, economy, and …

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 2, 2023 at 12:36 PM

You're Invited: Captain Frederick Drinkwater | A Maine Slave Ship Captain

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, February 3, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Captain Frederick Drinkwater: A Maine Slave Ship Captain. REGISTER HERE Captain Frederick Drinkwater was born in Yarmouth, Maine, and rose from relative obscurity to become one of the…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

January 29, 2023 at 11:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: February Lunch & Learns! (online)

Dear John, With the 2023 legislative session underway, we're ready to explore the big issues and priority bills making headlines today. We'll also reflect on Maine's history by closely examining the legacy of one Mainer who captained a slave ship in the 1850s.  Please join us online for one or all o…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCA · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM

New Year, New Priorities!

Dear John,  Today, we kicked off the 2023 legislative session with our partners in Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition! We heard from lawmakers and advocates about bills to advance climate action, further environmental justice, protect biodiversity and our environment, and cultivate healthy M…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

January 25, 2023 at 9:45 PM

EPC Legislative Breakfast Canceled – Join us online on Friday instead!

Dear John, Due to the impending storm, we will not be holding the Environmental Priorities Coalition's Legislative Breakfast in-person at the State House tomorrow morning. Thankfully, we will still be able to host a virtual Lunch and Learn on Friday, January 27, from 12-1 PM where we will unveil our…

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  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

January 24, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Climate Corps: Maine's best opportunity for a large group to tackle climate work on the ground!

Dear John,  It is urgent that we address the climate crisis right now. The cost of doing nothing is too great for Maine’s ecosystems, species, infrastructure, and public health.  Maine needs to add significant human resources to move climate action strategies forward. The greatest opportunity for en…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

January 22, 2023 at 11:31 PM

You're Invited: Previewing the 2023 Legislative Session with Maine's Environmental Priorities Coalition

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, January 27, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Previewing the 2023 Legislative Session with Maine's Environmental Priorities Coalition. REGISTER HERE The 2023 Legislative Session is here! Join Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coal…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

January 15, 2023 at 11:30 PM

You're Invited: This is What Advocacy Sounds Like with the Halcyon String Quartet

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, January 20, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: This is What Advocacy Sounds Like with the Halcyon String Quartet. REGISTER HERE Halcyon String Quartet is a collective that combines imagery, art, data, and music to cultivate enviro…

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  Meghan Hurley, MCV · [email protected]

January 15, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dear John, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity to listen and learn, to come together in community, to reflect, and to take action.    We’re excited to share this event hosted by our friends at The BTS Center and the Maine Council of Churches that will be held tomorrow – Monday, January 16 …

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

January 14, 2023 at 12:30 PM

You’re Invited: EPC Kick-Off Event at the State House!

Dear John,  The 2023 Legislative Session is here! Each year, we work with the nearly forty environmental, conservation, and public health organizations in Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC) to identify a shared agenda for the legislative session. Together with our EPC partners, we’ve i…

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 6:23 PM

We're Hiring!

Dear John,  Calling all aspiring climate activists, relationship builders, protectors of democracy, and pursuers of justice: We're looking to grow our team here at Maine Conservation Voters and Maine Conservation Alliance!  We'd love your help finding new team members who share our vision for tackli…

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  Kelt Wilska, MCV · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 2:06 PM

You’re Invited: Help Fight Climate Change by Fixing the Grid!

Are you excited about renewable energy?Dear John, Are you excited by the possibility of putting more made-in-Maine renewable electricity like offshore wind on the electric grid instead of dirty fossil fuels?   MCV is part of the new Fix the Grid Campaign and we’re delighted to invite you to learn mo…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 11:00 PM

You're Invited: Advocating for Sustainability in Portland

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, January 13, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Advocating for Sustainability in Portland. REGISTER HERE As Maine’s largest city, Portland has a significant role to play in how Maine rises to the challenge of climate change. From t…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

January 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM

TOMORROW: The Case for Ending the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products (online)

Dear John,  The tobacco industry wrote the playbook for all other industries that rely on predatory practices that harm human, environmental, and ecological health and have caused premature death and reduced quality of life to communities, particularly communities already experiencing health and ec…

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  Kelt Wilska, MCV · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Deadline approaching to submit comments on Maine's Offshore Wind Draft Roadmap

The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the world’s oceans.Dear John,  The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the world’s oceans. However, with some of the strongest gusts in the world, the Gulf is also uniquely positioned to fight climate change and reduce our dependence on costly …

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 11:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: January Lunch & Learns! (online)

Dear John, Happy New Year! In his “Poem for a New Year” from Allie Esiri’s collection A Poem for Every Day of the Year, Matt Goodfellow writes: Something’s moving in,I hear the weather in the wind, sense the tension of a sheep-fieldand the pilgrimage of fins. Something’s not the same, I taste the sa…

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  Team MCV, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Happy New Year!

Dear John, Thank you from all of us at MCV.  By partnering with committed and caring people like you, we finished 2022 strong. Together, we helped pass legislation that cuts carbon pollution and protects our health and communities. We deepened our partnerships with people most impact by climate cha…

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  Team MCV, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Make your 2022 year-end gift to MCV today!

Dear John,  Today is your last chance to TRIPLE your gift! As we prepare to ring in the New Year, please support Maine Conservation Voters' work building a sustainable Maine and a more equitable future for all. Please, while there is still time, click here and give. DONATE Your generous gift today…

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  Team MCV, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Be the change you want to see in the world

Dear John,  In these final hours of 2022, we invite you to support the work at MCV protecting clean water, breathable air, and healthy communities in Maine.  Your year-end gift to Maine Conservation Voters – tripled by other generous members today – will be put right to work building a sustainable M…

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  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 5:30 PM

FW: $10,000 challenge ends soon

Hi John - I wanted to make sure you saw Rani's message. If you act now, you can triple your impact. As of today, we need 28 more supporters by midnight on December 31st to reach our goal! Now is the best time to make a year-end gift that will be put to work protecting Maine’s air, water, wildlife, …

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

December 26, 2022 at 9:00 PM

$10,000 challenge ends soon

Dear John, We're in the final stretch! With only a few days left to reach our $10,000 fundraising goal, we hope you'll chip in now to help us finish the year strong. Your contribution to MCV today will mean more climate action in Maine. It will mean holding more of our elected officials accountable …

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  Team MCV/MCA · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Happy Solstice!

Dear John,   As winter sets in, we hope the replenishment of light brings you comfort, peace, and joy this holiday season. Together, we welcome the opportunity to take a breath, reflect, and appreciate the peacefulness of the world beyond our windows. We’re looking forward to opportunities in the Ne…

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