9/20 International Coastal Cleanup & Student Voices Program
Join us at Alameda Seaplane Lagoon for a day of service, community, and student leadership!
Program Schedule
9:30–10:00 AM → Coffee Social & volunteer check-in
Teens pick up wristbands (required for lunch participation)
Club presenters pick up name badges
Coffee & pastries sponsored by Almanac Beer Co., with pastries from Firebrand Bread
Almanac table with brand showcase
Student clubs may display flyers
Group photo with all club banners together
10:00–12:00 PM → Beach Cleanup
Collect and sort trash.
Group photo with collected debris
Wrap up tools and bring debris to the dumpster.
12:10–12:40 PM → Pizza lunch (sponsored by Almanac Beer Co.)
Free for all students (with wristbands)
Adults cover their own lunch
Everyone receives 2 drink tickets (valid for all beverages, including non-alcoholic options for under 21)
12:40–1:40 PM → VOICES OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP Presentations
Special Welcome Message → Almanac Taproom GM
Guest Speaker → Liz Taylor, President of DOER Marine, deep ocean researcher and scientist
Club Presentations:
AquaMeridian — 3 Years of Action + Stepping Up: A Student’s Story
ACSEF Student Leadership Board — STEM leadership & community building
How student leadership builds responsibility, communication, and confidence
How teamwork connects students across schools into a stronger STEM community
Kindness Matters (KMI) AI Storytelling Club — Creativity + AI + Social Impact
A nonprofit inspiring students through creative writing and AI technology
From in-person classes to an online storybook platform
Shine4Love Teens Club → Student-run & volunteer projects
Students lead the club’s growth through community service initiatives and vibrant multicultural events.
How these experiences foster youth communication, leadership skills, and a strong sense of teamwork.
Shine4Love Art Department – Making Waves
Why small acts of care can create a huge impact.
How entrepreneurial projects help youth grow and support their community.
Alameda High School → Local community collaboration & personal growth
How individual students create impact in their community.
What they’ve learned and how they’ve grown through service.
Faye (AquaMeridian founder, ACSEF alumna) → Beyond high school: Summer internship reflection, how a service mindset shaped her career vision and inspired her to contribute back to her community
1:40–1:55 PM → Closing Remarks & Group Photo, taken outside the event room. All club invited to raise their banner
