The document summarizes the May 18, 2010 chapter services conference call. It discusses membership revenue being up in fiscal year 2010 compared to previous years. It also discusses the Ten for 2010 grants that chapters have received for new projects and one example project by Friends of Seminole State Park. Plans for SAVE My State Parks Day on September 25, 2010 are outlined including making it a statewide free admission day and encouraging events and volunteer projects at all parks and sites. Important notes are provided on IRS 990 filing requirements and an upcoming chapter recertification project.
2. Chris Clark
Commissioner
Department of Natural Resources
Becky Kelley
Director
Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites
3. Membership Revenue
$140,000
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$-
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
FY2008 $36,079 $25,748 $32,381 $31,198 $25,509 $28,553 $20,943 $25,610 $45,724 $53,463 $53,906 $48,601
FY2009 $43,449 $33,505 $28,325 $32,293 $24,345 $16,408 $22,511 $31,628 $47,530 $61,215 $97,160 $107,018
FY2010 $91,308 $56,727 $58,678 $63,405 $51,389 $32,451 $23,862 $45,669 $82,079 $131,130
FY2010 Forecast $68,927 $50,960 $52,757 $55,098 $43,294 $39,208 $37,328 $46,812 $80,431 $86,981 $86,558 $79,285
April 2010 – Our biggest month EVER!
4. Ten for 2010 Grants
• Disbursements to chapters continuing
• Combined total of $237,000 in funding from
chapters and State Friends for new projects
• Many chapters have already begun or
completed their projects
Friends of Seminole State Park
Mini-Golf Restoration
6. SMSP Day 2010
• Events at every park & historic site
• Free admission statewide (planned)
• Coincides with National Public Lands Day
• Promotional Materials will be available
• All sites will be registered at:
www. publiclandsday.org
• White House support and national coverage
7. SMSP Day Preparations
• Begin thinking about projects, they should be:
– Hands on
– Open to all ages
– Easy, yet meaningful
• Consider local sponsorship
– Packages will be available to help you find local
sponsors
• Identify a coordinator
– There will be a lot of information and coordination
required. Name someone to take the lead
8. SAVE
• Support
– Great opportunity to garner or galvanize community
support for your site
• Advocate
– This year’s focus will be on helping guests appreciate the
importance of your site and your chapter
– Invite state and local representatives
• Volunteer
– Keep track of hours and spread the word about
opportunities for the rest of the year
• Explore
– Encourage guests to come back for more!
9. Important Notes
• IRS 990 Filing requirements
– State Friends files annually for all chapters
– Use financial information reported by chapters
• New Master Agreement – July 1, 2010
• Chapter Recertification Project
– July 1 through December 1
– New Bylaws and Chapter Agreements
– New financial reporting requirements
– Preparation for audit due to our size
