It is with great excitement that I would like to announce the posting of Itgel’s brand new website, www.itgel.org, which “went live” earlier this week thanks to the tireless efforts and great talents of Mr. Pierrick Verilhac, our web designer and graphic artist. We encourage you to take a moment to visit the site, which includes project updates, news of upcoming events, information for prospective volunteers, downloadable resources on Mongolia , a full set of readable press features, and much more!

Click here to visit: www.itgel.org

But that’s not all…the new site also makes it more inviting than ever to support Itgel, by offering online donation capabilities and information about exciting giving incentives for new and returning donors. To support Itgel today and receive your special gift from Mongolia , simply follow this link…

 

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/TheItgelFoundation/OnlineGiving.html

 

The posting of this new site corresponds with the distribution of Itgel’s colorful annual information packet, which many of you have probably received in the mail this week. We hope you’re enjoying looking through its colorful contents, and look forward to hearing from you in the next few weeks as we continue the countdown to our 2006 field season.

 

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Itgel awarded grant through “Vets Without Borders!”

 

We are proud to report that Research Scientist, Vicki Gerwing of Saskatchewan, Canada was recently awarded a grant through the internationally renowned organization “Vets Without Borders” to support her return to Mongolia with Itgel this fall. This grant, made possible with the help of Dr. Jerry Haigh, will enable Vicki to continue the cutting-edge research she began last fall and commence new health-related initiatives aimed at improving conditions in the Tsaatan community. Congratulations, Vicki, we look forward to working with you in Mongolia !!!

 

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Special Event Reminder

The performance by “Tumen Ekh,” the National Song and Dance Ensemble of Mongolia , is less than a week away! Don’t miss your chance to hear the alluring sounds of the steppes, including throat singing, Long Song, and more, at this Itgel-sponsored event to be held in Denver on Wednesday, May 10th. Tickets are available by clicking here:

 

http://itgel.org/events.htm

 

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Itgel offers its special thanks this spring to…

Graphic designer and Itgel volunteer Jason Albert of Boulder
for his creative assistance with the design of our beautiful printed materials!

Graphic designer and web developer Pierrick Verilhac of Longmont
for his technical and artistic expertise and true dedication to redesigning the Itgel web site!

Denver-area residents Bill Coyle and Joshua Gambrel
for their support of the upcoming special event “Tumen Ekh”,
sponsored in part by The Itgel Foundation!

And as always, thank you to our vital partners…

and the Reindeer Owners and Breeders Association