FMI Easter Sunday Cleanup

Beautify CNMI's partner, The Friends Of The Mariana Islands (FMI), led the cleanup on Sunday morning of Isa Drive between the Botanical Garden in Papago and Northern Marianas College in Fina Sisu. Here are some pictures!

It was a really warm morning and a long walk! Its ok though because all the honking from the people driving by to support us made our day as well as the ocean view. I hope that everyone in the CNMI would consider joining The Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI) group. We always have a good time together and alot of laughs! I think that if you are a part of a group like FMI that shares the same passion and goals, your commitment to come out and volunteer will be stronger and more consistent.

Its really not just about the clean ups. Its about coming together as a community to build new friendships and to experience making a difference together on this beautiful island we call home.
Thank you to everyone who came out!

Beverly Cabanatan
FMI PRO

Participants included: FMI, Rep. Cinta Kaipat, Gus Kaipat, The Kaipat Clan, MINA, SDA Church

April Garapan Tourist District Clean up

Yet another successful cleanup this past Sunday at Garapan Tourist District. Here are some pictures of how much fun we had especially with the Garapan Elementary Students! Thank you everyone for coming out and supporting Beautify CNMI!

The groups of Beautify CNMI and partners who participated in the Garapan cleanup were: SDA Church, Garapan Elementary School (GES) 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders led by faculty members Ms. Mary Grace Mendoza, Ms. MA. Snodgrass, Ms. Jonabel Rumley and Mr. Randy Maderal and some parents; Hopwood Jr. High, CNMI Power, Kinpachi Restaurant staff, FMI, Rep. Cinta Kaipat and Staff, Gus Kaipat and Leilugh.

I hope that is everyone. If I have forgotten you let me know =)

Beautify CNMI's Spirit- Contagious!

"Never Doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; Indeed, its the only thing that ever has" -Margaret Mead.

On Sunday morning, Beautify CNMI and over 100 volunteers rallied together to help clean up the Garapan Tourist District. This was indeed the largest turn out for 2007! My name is Beverly Cabanatan and I am the Women's Ministry team leader for the Saipan Seventh-day Adventist Church. This was my third cleanup with Team BC. The reason that I keep coming back and the reason why I have gotten my church involved is simply because your spirit is contagious! Team BC exhibits unity and extraordinary love for Saipan. It is a powerful feeling to be a part of a community working together for the greater good. I would like to express to Team BC and the community of Saipan that the Saipan SDA Church and School is excited about being involved with Beautify CNMI's projects.









The groups that were represented were: Marianas RC&D, MINA, Kinpachi Restaurant, MOVER, CNMI Power, Saipan International School (SIS), Garapan Elementary School, SDA Church (Women's Ministry and SDA Pathfinders Club) and School, ISA CNMI, Rep. Cinta Kaipat, Staff, and Family, Rep. Absalon Waki, Jr., and Steve Hiney Consulting.

I hope that's everyone. Let me know if I have forgotten anyone.