Take Pride Statewide – The Conference for Litter Prevention

Presented by Auntie Litter, Inc.

2009 TAKE PRIDE STATEWIDE CONFERENCE HUGE SUCCESS

AL—Hollywood actor and environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr., delivered a motivational keynote address encouraging all attendees to "Live Simply So Others Can Simply Live” at the 2009 Take Pride Statewide Conference hosted by

Auntie Litter, Inc. at Samford University July 28-29. Begley’s 40-minute entertaining and educational presentation focused on simple and easy steps for the participants to green their homes, save money, and conserve our natural resources.

Following the presentation, nine communities in Alabama were honored with the 2009 Take Pride Statewide Awards in the following categories: Litter Prevention Education for Children, Special Event Program for Litter Prevention, and Community-wide Program for Litter Prevention. The 2009 Take Pride Statewide Conference was dedicated to the late Mr. William R. Ireland, Sr., who helped the Auntie Litter program grow from a one-woman campaign to a national award-winning nonprofit organization providing environmental education programs to thousands of children throughout Alabama.
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2009 Take Pride Statewide Video,
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Watch the Discovering Alabama's video made especially for the Take Pride Statewide Campaign.
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Participating Cities in 2009
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Alexander City	Cullman	Hueytown	Smiths
Anniston	Dadeville	Huntsville	Sylvan Springs
Atmore	Fairfield	Linden	Troy
Auburn	Florence	Madison	Trussville
Autaugaville	Garden City	Millport	Tuscaloosa
Baileyton	Gardendale	Minter	Vestavia Hills
Bay Minette	Graysville	Monroeville	Wetumpka
Bessemer	Gulf Shores	Moulton	Winfield
Birmingham	Guntersville	Mulga
Brierfield	Hayneville	Pelham
Burkville	Heflin	Pell City
Center Point	Homewood	Phenix City
Centre	Hoover	Pinson

"It’s time for all Alabamians to take pride in our beautiful state.I strongly urge you to work with Auntie Litter, Inc. for a clean and healthy environment." -Bart Starr

Alabama’s First Lady, Patsy Riley
Supports Take Pride Statewide

Join Auntie Litter’sTeam with an Official Take Pride Statewide T-shirt.

Conference Testimonials

“The Conference was very enlightening and motivational and the best I have ever been to.” Lisa Kennedy, Economic Development, Gulf Shores

"I was very impressed and so glad I came!” Tana Bryant, City Administrator, Anniston

“The conference was a superbly planned, organized, and informative; it covered the spectrum.” Sara Wuska, Former Mayor, Vestavia Hills


The William R. Ireland, Sr. Family Daniel Foundation of Alabama Susan Mott Webb Foundation

Contact Us

Pat Mitchell,
Executive Director & Founder

Julie Wade,
Program Director

LaShanna Tripp,
Public Relations Coordinator

Phone (205) 879-3009
Fax (205) 879-3049
1776 Independence Court Suite 304 Birmingham, AL 35216
email: info@auntielitter.org
www.AuntieLitter.org

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Take Pride Statewide – The Conference for Litter Prevention

Presented by Auntie Litter, Inc.