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Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes December 2013
N e w s w i r e
APPL NEWS
Online Forums News
Training News
Bridge To Tomorrow News
NEWSBITS
AGENCY NEWS
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USDA Forest Service
CONVENTION NEWS
FEDERAL UPDATES
MEMBER NEWS
VENDOR SUPPORT NEWSFUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
MARKETPLACE
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
RESOURCES
APPL NEWS
APPL is pleased to welcome Hiawatha Interpretive Association as our newest
Standard member. The association serves the USDA Forest Service at Hiawatha
National Forest and the National Parks Service at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Their Board President, Danita Rask, will serve as APPL’s main contact.
APPL members – it’s time to renew for 2014. This year we have moved to an online
renewal system. To renew your organization’s membership for 2014 click here and enter
the user name and password provided in the email you received in early November.
As recognition of the unnecessary financial, human resource and public relations
obstacles many of our member organizations encountered as a result of the federal
government shutdown we are reallocating some of our resources to deliver two additional
member benefits in the coming months:
APPL members will receive a special rate of $400 for early registration to the 2014
APPL Partnership Convention and Trade Show – a $50 savings off our usual member
rate and $175 off the nonmember rate - when you renew by January 10, 2014.
APPL members are invited to participate in a free webinar series the week of December
9. These online sessions will focus on topics related to emergency preparedness and
will be based on responses to our post-shutdown survey.
Dues payment plans, allocated over three installments, are available upon request by e-
mailing [email protected]. Your membership also qualifies you to apply for scholarships to
the APPL Partnership Convention and Trade Show and other training programs. Learn
more by clicking here (username and password required). Please note that the deadline to
apply for scholarships to attend the 2014 Partnership Convention and Trade Show in
Albuquerque, NM is December 13.
If you have questions about your 2014 renewal or member benefits, please do not
hesitate to contact Nancy Kotz, our Member Services Coordinator, at [email protected] or
301-946-9475, extension 224.
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Federal employees have until January 15 to support APPL through the Combined Federal
Campaign (CFC) with a pledge to #12051. Due to the government shutdown the Office of
Personnel Management has extended the campaign solicitation deadline. Your CFC contribution to
APPL will help us strengthen public land partnerships by providing training and resources to the
growing network of nonprofits working to build awareness and appreciation for America’s treasured
natural and cultural heritage. APPL participates in the CFC as a member of the Conservation and Preservation Charities of
America, a federation of America’s top organizations working to protect and restore the Earth's natural environment and
historic treasures. APPL is a proud recipient of the Independent Charities of America Seal of Excellence for quality
administration and program activity. If you have questions about donating to APPL through the CFC, contact your
campaign coordinator or visit www.opm.gov/cfc. Thank you!
Online Forums News
APPL’s Online Forums are available exclusively to staff, board members and volunteers of APPL Member organizations.
A full list of the forums may be found at http://lists.appl.org/lists/lists. To join a forum please contact us at
Recent Member Forum Discussions
How do associations operate membership programs and continue to grow them?
How many associations keep control of their own websites and e-stores? What has your experiences been?
When it comes to strategic planning at your organizations, although it may be a collaborative event, does the initiation
and lead for planning come from the board or the executive director?
Does your agency partner charge your association rent for association operated facilities on their land? How about
utilities?
Recent Buyers’ Forum Discussions
Who is the vendor for the national park scrabble?
Does anyone have their association information printed in their agencies’ Jr Ranger books?
Training News
If you would like more information on training and capacity building opportunities for your organization, please contact
APPL Education Coordinator, Chuck Benjamin, at [email protected] or 301-946-9475 x 225.
In an effort to assist with organizational preparation in the event of another government shutdown, APPL is
offering a Webinar series, Preparing for the Future: Learning from Shutdown 2013, designed to explore best
practices and lessons learned from the most recent one. The series is free for all APPL member organizations.
Join us December 10–12 as we aim to counter the effects of another potentially damaging event and begin to prepare …
in case it happens again.
Webinar 1:
Building Your Operating Reserves
Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
In these days of economic constraints, setting cash aside for
a "rainy day" may seem like a luxury. As recent events
have confirmed, however, operating reserves are a
necessity in preparing for the unknown. This webinar
outlines the best practices and processes for building
sufficient reserves.
Webinar 2:
External Relations (Communication & Planning)
Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
To paraphrase the old adage, no organization plans to fail,
they just fail to plan. Through theory and real-life
situations, you’ll learn what to include on your “to-do” list
to prepare for the unexpected.
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Webinar 3:
Advocacy
Thursday, December 12, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
The public lands community needs to speak out. Congress
needs to hear specifically about what public lands mean to
the American people and how its actions impact those
lands, its nonprofit partners, and surrounding communities.
Come hear what YOU can do to contribute to the cause and
how to engage your stakeholders in advocating on your
behalf as well.
Cost:
APPL Members – FREE
$50/Webinar for non-APPL members, $129 for the entire series
For more information, please contact Education Coordinator Chuck Benjamin.
APPL recently participated in the following capacity building activities:
NPS Northeast Region National Heritage Area Workshop: On November 20 and 21, APPL traveled to Pottstown,
Pennsylvania for a workshop, held in the heart of the Schuykill River National Heritage. The training, conducted in
conjunction with Liz Madison Consulting and LaSalle University, focused on organizational sustainability.
WMIA/NPS Partnership Assessment: On November 21–23, APPL traveled to Antietam National Battlefield to consult
with Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields, and Western Maryland Interpretive Association, the nonprofit
partner. The intent of the assessment was to build on successes within the partnership with an eye on the future for all
involved.
For more information on partnership consultations and assessments, please contact APPL Education Coordinator Chuck
Benjamin.
Bridge To Tomorrow News
APPL’s Bridge to Tomorrow (B2T) program provides young leaders an opportunity to develop their
professional network and learn more about public land partnerships.
The Bridge to Tomorrow application deadline for 2014 has been extended until December 13.
APPL’s Bridge to Tomorrow (B2T) program provides young leaders an opportunity to develop their
professional network and learn more about public land partnerships. This two year developmental leadership program
seeks to include emerging leaders in the conversation about the value and future of public lands and public-private
partnerships. The program includes a signature project, convention presentation, convention networking, mentoring
opportunities, and career development resources by working with other B2T members throughout the year and attending
the yearly APPL Convention.
Begun in 2009 the program is funded jointly by APPL’s Next Generation Fund, members, and partners. Applicants
should be young professionals, college students, or volunteers (18-30 years of age) associated with a public land
organization, program, or land management agency.
Previous B2T participants are welcome to re-apply. Participants are responsible for their own expenses to attend and
participate in the Convention. Thanks to the generous donation of APPL member organizations and partners, scholarships
are available to applicants of APPL member organizations based on need and/or previous APPL scholarship awards. If
requesting scholarship funds, please complete the scholarship section of the application. Requests for a scholarship are not
a guarantee of funding.
The application can be found here. Contact Alex Vidal with any questions.
Do you know any young professionals/leaders involved in public lands? If so, please forward this information to them
for a chance to get involved in our newly redesigned Bridge to Tomorrow (B2T) program.
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NEWSBITS
The National Environmental Education Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes outstanding
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) volunteers who went above and beyond to make this year's event a success.
Nominate a colleague, friend or even yourself.
Award recipients will be recognized in the NPLD newsletter, on the NPLD website and in other promotional materials.
Read the stories from the 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award recipients.
The deadline to submit a nomination is January 10. For more information and to submit a nomination, click here.
AmazonSmile is a new program that enables Amazon shoppers to easily donate 0.5% of their purchases ($.50 per
$100 spent) to their favorite U.S.-based nonprofits. Through a partnership with GuideStar USA, over one million
nonprofits are already listed in the AmazonSmile database and all shoppers need to do is search for and then select their
favorite nonprofit to have 0.5% of their Amazon purchases donated.
Shoppers can select any 501(c)(3) in the GuideStar USA database, but for the nonprofit to receive the funds, they must
register with AmazonSmile. If you do not register and funds are not claimed within one year, then funds raised will be
distributed to other registered nonprofits.
Protecting America’s Wildlife, NWRA’s 2013 Annual Report, is now available online. From their Beyond the
Boundaries program which focuses on landscape based conservation efforts to building their network of friends and
supporters to include much deeper work with private landowners through a new strategic alliance with Partners for
Conservation, NWRA is supporting America’s wildlife and wild places throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System.
AGENCY NEWS
The Department of the Interior has completed its multi-year project to replace and integrate the acquisition,
financial, and management systems of the department and its bureaus. With deployment of the Financial and
Business Management System (FBMS) to the Bureau of Reclamation, all of the Department’s business operations are now
utilizing this enterprise management system.
The system creates a modern business environment by delivering integrated core financials, budget execution,
acquisition, personal property, fleet management, real property, travel, financial assistance, and enterprise management
information and reporting.
Full deployment marks successful conception and deployment of an enterprise-wide business management solution for
the entire department. Employees are able to more rapidly access information, reduce duplicative data entry, manage end-
to-end transaction processing, and support transparency of financial transactions, contracts and grants.
The FBMS has led to improved business operations. In the process of implementing the new system, the Department
identified 82 legacy systems for decommissioning. With each deployment, Interior has enhanced the capabilities of FBMS
and improved business processes in information management security and internal controls; transparency; cost
information, tracking and auditing capabilities; reporting capabilities; data integrity and retiring aging and unsupported
legacy systems.
Bureau of Land Management
President Obama has nominated Neil G. Kornze as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Kornze
has led the BLM since March 1, as Principal Deputy Director, overseeing its conservation, outdoor recreation and energy
development programs.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recognized two of their interpreters and educators from Idaho and
Wyoming for their outstanding work on employee-conducted programs that enhanced public appreciation and
understanding of the natural and cultural riches on our public lands, as well as management issues in the context
of the BLM’s multiple-use mission. The awards were presented at the National Association for Interpretation (NAI)
National Workshop, held on November 7, in Reno, NV.
BLM Nevada State Director, Amy Lueders presented the awards to Holly Beck, of the BLM Bureau Field Office in
Idaho; and Kathi Fine, of the BLM Rock Springs Field Office in Wyoming.
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Each of this year’s winners did exceptional work with partners and communities to create meaningful interpretive and/or
educational experiences and materials for public land users. This was the 18th year for the Excellence in Interpretation or
Education Awards. Details on the winners are available here.
National Park Service
The National Park Service has begun the development of State of the Park reports to communicate complex
information about the condition of priority park resources and values to visitors, the general public, NPS
managers and staff, and partners.
Each report provides short summaries of the condition of the park’s natural resources, cultural resources, visitor
experience, and park infrastructure. The goal of Call to Action item 28, “Park Pulse,” is to produce 50 State of the Park
reports by the time of the Service’s centennial in 2016 in order to “assess the overall status of park resources and use this
information to improve park priority setting and communicate complex park condition information to the public in a clear
and simple way.”
The purpose of the State of the Park report is to:
Provide visitors and the American public a snapshot of the status and trend in the condition of a park’s priority
resources and values;
Summarize and communicate complex scientific, scholarly, and park operations factual information and expert opinion
using non-technical language and a visual format;
Highlight park stewardship activities and accomplishments to maintain or improve the state of the park; and
Identify key issues and challenges facing the park to help inform park management planning.
John Piltzecker has been selected as the next superintendent of Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis
Island. Piltzecker will replace David Luchsinger, who will retire on January 3rd.
Mary Risser, Superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument, has been selected to serve as Superintendent of
Natchez Trace Parkway. Risser is currently on assignment as Acting Deputy Regional Director and Chief of Staff for the
Intermountain Region of the National Park Service until the end of November. She also serves as the Chief of Staff for the
Intermountain Region.
Sue Masica has been named as the Service’s Intermountain regional director. Masica, who serves as the Alaska
regional director, assumes her new position in Denver in January.
Dennis Reidenbach will retire in early January after a 37-year career with the federal government. Reidenbach
spent 30 years with the National Park Service, the last six years as the Northeast Region director based in Philadelphia.
Deputy Regional Director Mike Caldwell will guide the Northeast Region until a successor is named by Director Jarvis.
Park Ranger Jane Farmer from Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi is the 2013 recipient of the National Park
Service’s Freeman Tilden Award for interpretive excellence. The honor recognizes Farmer for her role in connecting
American Indian students to their ancestral homelands in the park.
The new Mount Rushmore quarter was released at a ceremony in Custer, SD, on November 6th.
The Mount Rushmore quarter is the 20th coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, the United States Mint’s
12-year initiative to honor 56 national parks and other national sites across the country. The design of the Mount
Rushmore quarter was inspired by historic photos of men putting the final details to Thomas Jefferson's face.
Free lesson plans based on the America Beautiful Quarters Program are available at www.usmint.gov/kids/teachers/.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The Volunteer and Partner Involvement in the National Wildlife Refuge System from the Community
Partnerships Implementation Team is now finalized and available here.
It was developed by the Community Partnerships implementation team to enhance the effectiveness of volunteer
programs, Friends organizations, and community partnerships within the Refuge System. The four major goals include
increasing volunteer management capacity at field stations, connecting with and engaging a wider cross section of the
American public supporting both active Friends partnerships as well as vibrant community partnerships. As an initial
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effort, the plan recommends adding 40 full-time volunteer coordinators at highly visited refuges or at refuges located
close to urban areas. The 2010 reauthorization of the Volunteer and Community Partnership Act encourages and provides
authority for hiring additional volunteer coordinator positions.
USDA Forest Service
The U.S. Forest Service now offers access to a variety of visitor maps for people using Android and iOS devices.
The digital maps are part of USDA’s work toward reaching President Obama’s initiative to create a paperless government
that also provides the American public with better, more accessible information. Online customer surveys also indicated a
desire for more online products and information, such as maps. The Forest Service is currently working on the first phase
of a website redesign, expected to debut early in 2014, which centers on a map-based tool for planning trips to our
nation’s forests, grasslands and other special places.
The PDF Maps Mobile App, developed by Avenza Systems Inc., is available as a free download from iTunes and the
Android Play Store. The app provides access to Forest Service maps, such as motor-vehicle-use maps, which are free
while pages from national forest atlases are 99 cents and forest visitor maps are $4.99. Prices are pending for other agency
maps.
Paper maps are still available for purchase online at the National Forest Store.
CONVENTION NEWS The Art of Partnerships: 2014 APPL Partnership Convention & Trade Show, February 23-
27, Albuquerque, NM. Details are available at www.appl.org
In addition to the pre-convention sessions, APPL will also offer roundtables on Sunday, February 23 from 3–5 p.m.
offering in-depth exploration and discussion regarding various areas of interest to nonprofits and their agency
partners. Roundtables are included with attendee registration, however pre-registration is required.
Board Members’ Roundtable: Purposeful Boards, Powerful
Results
Susan Schroeder, Grand Canyon Association (APPL
Training Corps)
Christine Muldoon, Grand Canyon Association
Boards have issues and concerns that are unique to them.
Frequently, it’s beneficial to discuss those with others who
have walked in the same shoes. Come join in this
structured, facilitated roundtable forum to discuss front
burner board issues and troubleshoot your governance
dilemmas. Participants may provide input prior to the
convention about issues they would like to discuss, or come
equipped with questions or challenges your board is
experiencing to discuss with fellow board members.
Executive Directors’ Roundtable: Strategic Perspectives in
Nonprofit Management
Emilyn Sheffield, California State University, Chico
Successful organizations leverage turning points—in
leadership, economics, and culture—to become stronger,
more vibrant, and of greater service. This executive
directors’ roundtable is an opportunity for nonprofit staff
leaders in our community to come together and engage in
collaborative in-depth dialogue on practical issues,
challenges, and opportunities related to their roles. Join
your colleagues as we discuss strategies for creating change
that will benefit your organization and be embraced by your
supporters, visitors, staff, board, and agency partners.
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Buyers’ Roundtable: Hot Topics in Retail
Kimberlee Riley, Orange County Regional History Center
(APPL Training Corps)
Join fellow buyers for a lively discussion of current issues
that might impact your buying process. Participants will
have the opportunity to weigh-in with their topics of focus,
in addition to those currently under consideration—trends,
sales forecasting, and shopping the trade show. This
roundtable is consistently a great forum to expand your
network, hear new ideas, and share your successes. Bring
your challenges to discuss and gain perspective from others
with experience in the industry.
Product Development Roundtable: Thinking Creatively
Within Your Box
Debbie Ketel, Mount Rushmore Society (APPL Training
Corps)
Outside of the same general retail goals, cooperating
associations have varying situations that affect product
development—budget constraints, scope of sales,
partnership relationships, and staff make-up. Each
organization has to be cognizant of its respective situation
while still thinking creatively. For this roundtable, bring
two books or products developed by your organization that
you deem a success in enhancing interpretation at your site
(with success defined as being profitable or effectively
relating the interpretive message to the visitor). Also, bring
a product that may not have enjoyed the same success.
Together, we’ll discover and assess those items other
organizations are producing, in order to stimulate ideas and
discussion between various associations.
For more information about any of the roundtables, please visit www.appl.org or contact Education Coordinator Chuck
Benjamin at.
The 2014 Convention Registration Program and online registration are now available at
www.appl.org/AttendeeInfo. Download your program today to review complete details about speakers, pre- and post-
convention events, concurrent educational session descriptions, and special events. In an effort to reduce waste and save
resources we will not be printing and mailing out convention registration booklets this year. Be sure to register online by
January 10, 2014 for the best savings (use your Hyatt confirmation number at time of registration to access additional
savings – see below).
APPL member organizations can save an additional $50 on their early attendee registration. We understand the
unnecessary financial impact many of our member organizations experienced as a result of the federal government
shutdown. Therefore, the Board of Directors has authorized use of scholarship funds to provide 2014 APPL members with
an additional $50 discount on their early attendee registration fees. When you register online you can elect to accept this
scholarship and the deduction will be applied to your early attendee registration fee. Please note this offer is only valid for
staff and board members from organizations that pay their 2014 APPL membership dues and register for the convention
by January 10.
Use your Hyatt Regency Albuquerque hotel confirmation when registering online as a convention attendee to take
advantage of additional savings and added networking opportunities. Click here to learn more about using your
Hyatt confirmation number when you register for the convention to receive special offers like complimentary and
discounted tickets to special event tickets. Please note your three night stay Hyatt confirmation number is required at the
time of your initial attendee registration in order to redeem this special offer. No refunds will be issued for confirmation
numbers provided at a later date. Tickets are nontransferable and companions and daily registrants are not eligible for this
offer.
What products/services are you looking for at the 2014 Trade Show? We’re trying to sell the last few booths and want
to make sure we have the vendors you’re looking to do business with at the show. Check out the list of registered
exhibitors to date at www.ptfassociates.com/secure/appl14/exhibitorlist_alpha.asp - if there are specific vendors and/or
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products and services you don’t see represented in the list please email your suggestions to [email protected] as soon
as possible.
Exhibitors should place their orders for carpeting and other booth needs with Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
(GES) by February 3 for the best pricing. More information and a link to the online GES/APPL exhibitor kit can be
found at www.appl.org/ExhibitorInfo. Please note that booth carpet is not included in the Premium or Standard booth
package, but can be ordered through GES.
Explore Albuquerque! With all the cultural and historical opportunities Albuquerque and its surrounding areas offer
consider adding time pre/post-convention to your travel itinerary to experience the Land of Enchantment. The Hyatt is
extending our special convention room rates three days before and after the convention based on availability. As part of
the convention program we’ll be offering an educational tour and hike to Petroglyph National Monument on Sunday,
February 23 for $10/person. This tour will be offered from 12:30 – 2:30 pm and again from 3:00 – 5:00 pm with a limit of
40 people per tour. In addition, we’re also coordinating a bus trip to Santa Fe, NM on Thursday, February 27 from 9:00
am – 4:00 pm for $80/person. You can read more about these tours in the Convention Registration Program.
FEDERAL UPDATES
Legislative Update APPL is tracking the following legislation relevant to the nonprofit public land partner community. Select the hyperlinked
bill number for complete details on each piece of legislation and to track the bill’s progress. The links also allow you to
let your congressional representatives know your views on these pieces of legislation.
H. R. 3134 Charitable Giving Extension Act
HR 1834 21st Century Great Outdoors Commission Act
HR 3294 State-Run Federal Lands Act
H.R. 3311 PARC Act
H.R. 1300 To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
H.R. 638 National Wildlife Refuge Review Act of 2013
H.R. 2595
S. 1384
American Parks American Products Act
H.R. 2702
S. 1306
No Child Left Inside Act of 2013
S.601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013
H.R.627
S.1158
National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 684
S. 743
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
H.R. 1212 Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013
MEMBER NEWS
Eastern National is proud to announce the winners of the annual Passport To Your National Parks® photo contest. The contest is open to National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs), and ten images are selected for
the collectible Passport To Your National Parks® commemorative annual stamp set. Click here for a list to this year’s
winners.
The 2014 stamp set is available for preorder and can be purchased online at www.eParks.com, by calling (877) NAT-
PARK (877-628-7275), or by visiting a participating national park. The Passport To Your National Parks® book, the
Passport Explorer Edition, and commemorative stamp sets from previous years (1986 through 2013) are also available.
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Friends of Acadia and Acadia National Park invite artists and graphic designers nationwide to design a logo
celebrating the park’s 100th anniversary in the year 2016. The winning entry in the Acadia National Park Centennial
Celebration Logo Contest will receive a prize of $3,000 and their design will appear on publications, merchandise, online,
and elsewhere throughout the centennial celebration.
Acadia National Park’s Centennial will be promoted and celebrated throughout the park and surrounding communities
starting in the fall of 2015. Acadia National Park’s Centennial will encourage people to celebrate Acadia National Park’s
rich natural and cultural history, and inspire people to make a personal connection with the park and work for the best
possible future for this national treasure.
In order to put those plans in motion, a logo is needed for educational, promotional, and marketing pieces. To that end,
the Acadia Centennial Committee, which includes Acadia National Park, Friends of Acadia, and other partners, is
sponsoring the Acadia Centennial Celebration Logo Contest.
Prize: $3,000 for the winning design
Deadline: February 28, 2014
Entry Fee: $30 for up to three designs by one entrant
Judging: The contest will be judged by a panel of Friends of Acadia and Acadia National Park staff. Entries will be
reviewed anonymously.
Restrictions: Board, staff, and immediate family members of Friends of Acadia may not enter the contest. Employees and
immediate family members of Acadia National Park may not enter the contest. Entrants must be 18 years old.
For complete rules, creative brief, and entry form, visit http://friendsofacadia.org. Questions? Contact Friends of Acadia.
The National Association for Interpretation used their annual Interpreters workshop in late October as the stage
for the presentation of their 2014 awards. Awards were presented for NAI’s Interpretive Media Completion as well as
Professional Awards for outstanding achievement in interpretation at the meeting in Reno, NV..
Gene Caliwag has been selected as President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Historic Parks (PHP). In his
role as president, Caliwag will be responsible for all PHP operations on Oahu, Molokai, Guam and Saipan.
Colorado residents can now show their support for the creation of a Rocky Mountain National Park Group Special
License Plate. The Rocky Mountain Nature Association (RMNA) is collecting signatures on a petition that will bring
the bill for this special plate honoring Rocky Mountain National Park to the Colorado legislature in January 2014. Visit
the RMNA web site, www.rmna.org for information and to sign the petition. The deadline is December 20.
The Rocky Mountain Nature Association, in partnership with Rocky Mountain National Park, plans to sponsor this
special license plate that will be available to Colorado registered vehicle owners. The unique plate design features a
magnificent bull elk under a starry sky with alpine tundra flowers and reads, Rocky Mountain National Park. The plate
will be available by 2015 to coincide with Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial celebration.
3,000 Colorado registered vehicle owner signatures are needed by December 20 in order to bring a bill to the Colorado
legislature in January 2014. Signatures also serve as a pledge to purchase a plate if the bill is approved by the Colorado
Legislature. A $25.00 donation to RMNA will be required to obtain this special plate (renewals will require a $20.00
donation). Funds generated by the new plate will directly support the park’s education programs.
Help celebrate the park’s Centennial and show your support for Rocky Mountain National Park—sign the license plate
petition today!
To learn more and sign the petition, visit the Rocky Mountain Nature Association’s web site: www.rmna.org.
VENDOR SUPPORT NEWS
Thank you to all of our 2014 Vendor Support Program donors. The companies that donate to VSP help ensure APPL
remains a vital organization, enhancing the public service mission of our members and their agency partners. This
financial support also helps facilitate training and networking opportunities for our members to strengthen their efforts in
building appreciation and support for America's public lands.
It’s not too late to donate for the 2014 fiscal year and take advantage of benefits that include discounts on trade show
registration and marketing opportunities with the APPL community throughout the year. Questions? Contact us at
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The KEEN Effect supports projects and initiatives around the world that result in an increase of responsible
outdoor participation. Approximately 25 non-profit organizations around the world will be granted a total of $100,000
to bring their projects to life. Applications are only being accepted from tax exempt, not for profit organizations.
The American Hiking Society will be awarding over $560,000 to 182 trail projects around the country. The National
Trails Fund will provide the monetary means that some current trails will need to rebuild and restore America's trails to
their full potential. This fund is specifically designed for hiking trail support. The funding amounts will be available in
$500 to $5,000 amounts and are available to members of the American Hiking Society's Alliance of Hiking Organizations.
The application period will close December 13. Those who will be awarded funding will be notified in the spring of
2014.
The National Endowment for the Humanities’ is now accepting applications for their Museums, Libraries, and
Cultural Organizations program. The program provides support for exhibitions at museums, libraries, and other venues;
interpretations of historic places, sites, or regions; book/film discussion programs, living history presentations, and other
face-to-face programs at libraries, community centers, and other public venues; and interpretive websites and other digital
formats. The application deadline is January 8.
Proposals for NEEF’s Grant Every Day Event Grants are due December 18. Friends Groups and nonprofit public
lands organizations may be awarded with up to $2,000 to further engage their community on a public land site. These
grants help fund events that are educational, recreational and/or volunteer-based. Every Day Event Grants are made
possible with the generous support of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
Awardees will receive funding to hold a minimum of three events. To submit a proposal, visit the Every Day Event
Grants webpage.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
February 2014 Peaks, Plateaus & Canyons Association Spring Meeting, February 11-13, in Zion National Park. Hosted by Zion
Natural History Association. Please contact Tricia Lund for more information.
The Art of Partnerships: 2014 APPL Partnership Convention & Trade Show, February 23-27, Albuquerque, NM.
March2014 National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation, March 25-26, Arlington, VA.
April 2014 Extend the Experience: the 59th MSA Conference & Expo, April 11–14, Houston, TX.
Onward: 150 Pathways to Keeping California State Parks' Legacy Alive - 2014 CALPA Conference and Training
Workshops, April 22-25, West Sonoma County, Guerneville, CA.
May 2014 National Outdoor Recreation Conference, May13-16, San Francisco, CA.
August 2014 Outdoor Retailers Trade Show, August 6-9, Salt Lake City, UT.
October 2014 National Recreation and Park Association, October 14-16, Charlotte, NC.
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November 2014 National Association for Interpretation National Workshop, 19-22, Denver, CO.
MARKETPLACE Featuring donors to APPL’s Vendor Support Program (VSP). View a directory of all our VSP donors at www.appl.org.
VSP Benefactors
Safari Ltd has been named as the official sponsor of the Toy Industry Foundation’s (TIF) Toy Bank for 2014. A
long-time leader in the fields of conservation, animal protection and ecologically sound business practices, company is
deeply committed to philanthropy; its sponsorship of the Toy Bank in 2014 includes a $10,000 donation in support of
TIF’s mission to bring joy, comfort and learning to children in need through toys and play.
VSP Contributors
In such busy times of advanced technology and other high-powered machines, we often forget how magnificent
nature can be. Appreciating and connecting with nature should be a part of our everyday lives. While photographs help
you remember the beautiful places that you have seen, they do not provide a tangible, dimensional memory. A proud
APPL Vendor Support Program participant, Beach and Nature Company promotes the conservation of nature while also
offering a way to bring it home with you. Their Nature kits encourage you to fully immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
In their Nature Trax kit, they supply you with the necessary tools to identify and cast animal prints. It is important to leave
nature just as you have found it, leaving only your own footprints behind. With their Nature Trax kit you are able to create
a unique and personal memento to be kept as a constant reminder of the natural, unseen beauty all around us. Feel inspired
to explore all of their nature kits here and be sure to read their blog for other ways to embrace the wonderful outdoors.
Enjoy the adventure!
Pomegranate is happy to announce the following new US history publications (Available January 2014):
Two postcards books from the Imperial War Museum entitled: Art from the First World War & Art from the Second
World War (Retail $10.95)
A new Civil War Memory Game (Retail $13.95) that includes 72 cards (36 pairs); and a 40-page booklet of Civil War
information and images are from the Library of Congress.
Please visit Pomegranate.com for more products like these.
Visiting and exploring parks, trails, zoos and gardens, has been a favorite pastime of families for ages. It’s where
kids and adults alike make new discoveries and are amazed by the diversity our planet has to offer. To assist visitors to
make discoveries, Tour-Mate is pleased to offer an innovative way finding solution - The Solar Wayfinder.
The environmentally friendly Solar Wayfinder kicks traditional way finding up a notch by incorporating dynamic audio
within the panels. Unlike traditional way finding markers that are static by design, the incorporation of the solar audio not
only makes your site safer by keeping your visitors well informed, it ensures that your site is accessible and inclusive for
all visitors, including those with disabilities.
You can now easily identify the name of the trail, clearly mark trails and intersections, identify entry and exit points and
display trail etiquette symbols. Some of the most important information to display on your Solar Wayfinder is the address
and GPS coordinates of the location. The talking Solar Wayfinder offers a unique way of engaging, educating, and
entertaining your visitors!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Additional position listings may be found at www.appl.org.
The Yellowstone Association is hiring for the following positions:
Contact Center Manager
Seasonal Instructors
For more information and to apply, go to: www.yellowstoneassociation.org/jobs.
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The C & O Canal Trust is seeking an experienced development and communications professional with the interest
in supporting fundraising and communications goals of the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible
for a variety of activities, including grant proposal writing and reporting, coordinating direct mail efforts, drafting press
releases, coordinating social media posts, and producing electronic and print newsletters. Visit their website for a full
position description and details on how to apply.
The Trust Board of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve is looking for a Reserve Manager. If you are
interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter by email. For immediate consideration,
please submit by December 2. The position is open until filled.
For more information on the Reserve, please review the documents located in Park Planning – the General Management
Plan and the Long-Range Interpretive Plan.
RESOURCES
Suggest a resource by e-mailing [email protected].
NonprofitHub is offering a free webinar titled Tips for Teaching Your Board Members to Solicit Gifts on
Wednesday, December 11 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST. Register now to learn the secrets to successfully helping
your board members solicit gifts and improve your fundraising success.
On Thursday, December 12 Idealware will present a webinar on Creating a Social Media Policy. It will be held from
1:00-2:30 PM EST. The cost of the webinar is $40.00.
The National Retail Federation’s most recent blog entry highlights some important lessons learned from
Thanksgiving weekend’s retail “Super Bowl”. Many of the lessons learned can be applied to the nonprofit retail
environment and may indicate trends for the rest of the holiday and future retail seasons.
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