Benefits, benefits, benefits

To be an advocate for parks.. one must know, remember and articulate the benefits derived from the out of doors.  Go to www.naspd.org and scroll down the listings under the home icon, you will find a site with a listing of key benefits, along with other links to benefit studies and research, including extensive listing […]

The Work to Be Done… Advocacy

In this article from the May 2011 NRPA Magazine, Phillip Ginsburg, General Manager of the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department, makes key points that not making investments in parks is a big mistake.  He cites key benefits of parks, including parks ability to attract businesses, parks create jobs, parks positively impact property values and increase the […]

Graph of Historical Allocations of LWCF

This graph shows how the state share of the LWCF has diminished over the years.. and the recent diversion of the fund for Section 6 and Forest Legacy uses… ( federal diversions )

LWCF Information on Distribution and Equity by State

This attachment shows data concerning the state assistance program of the LWCF over the years and indicates what equity in FY 2010 would have meant to each state.  A summary document provided by NRPA.  http://nrpa.informz.net/nrpa/data/images/lwcf_funding.pdf

2010 Annual Business Meeting Minutes ( Draft )

Attached is the draft of the 2010 Annual Business meeting of NASORLO.  These minutes will be reviewed and finalized at the 2011 Annual Business meeting in Wilmington, DE on Sept. 22, 2011. NASORLO Annual Business Meeting Minutes 2010

Executive Director’s 2010 Annual Report

Attached is the NASORLO Executive Director Doug Eiken’s 2010 Annual Report presented to the membership at the Annual Meeting in Santa Fe, NM in September.  NASORLO Exec Dir 2010 Annual Report

Current NASORLO Priorities – 2010 Annual Meeting

The 2010-11 NASORLO priorities developed by the membership at the 2010 Annual Meeting are to 1.  Develop more informational materials on the state assistance program.  2.  Increase advocacy and presence in DC. 3.  Work on broadening the stateside coalition.  4.  Ensure SCORP changes meet state needs.  5.  Provide members with ongoing training and information.  See […]

New Studies Document Benefits of Local Parks

Recently completed reports document the benefits to youth, the economy and the nation of local parks..   Exercise for Youth benefits – http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Connect_and_Share/Community/Godbey-Mowen-Summary4-FNL.PDF Economic Impact Benefits – http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Connect_and_Share/Community/Crompton-Summary5-FNL(1).PDF Youth Development benefits – http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Connect_and_Share/Community/Witt-Caldwell-Summary3-Final.pdf

Meeting Minutes 03.24.2011

The following attachment is the draft minutes from our March Board Meeting.. Please read before the meeting on Friday, May 20th.. NASORLO March Bd Minutes 3-18-11

NASORLO Board Meeting 1-28-2011

NASORLO Board Meeting, January 28, 2011 1:35PM EST. Roll Call – Present, Tim Hogsett, TX; Rob Grant, AL; Bob Bronson, IN; David Johnson, VA; Domenic Bravo, WY; Becky Kelley, GA, Gary Thorson,CO; Jay Ziemann, AZ; Pete Finn NY; Susan Moershel DE; Tim Montgomery.  Absent – Kris Marek, OK; Sedrick Mitchell CA; Chas Van Genderen, MT; […]