The Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) held its 2011 stakeholders meeting. APPL works to foster stewardship and appreciation of public lands through partnerships. It provides services like information sharing, education programs, and government representation to its 83 member organizations. The meeting discussed APPL's board, membership services, government relations activities, education programs, and 2010 financial results. APPL aims to enhance its curriculum, recognize partner achievements, and increase fundraising through programs like its online auction.

1. Association of Partners for Public Lands 2011 Stakeholders Meeting Fostering stewardship and appreciation of public lands and historic sites through effective partnerships.

2. ReadyTalk Notes Submit questions here during the presentation

3. APPL Staff Chuck Benjamin, Education / Amy Matthews, Marketing and OutreachNancy Kotz, Member Services / Donna Asbury, Executive Director Don Kim, Web and Social Media

5. Majority from APPL member organizations

8. Blaine Benedict – Vice President

9. Audrey Peterman – Secretary

12. 51 % conduct educational programs or field institutes

13. 83 % have membership programs or do other fundraising

14. 53 % single agency, 47 % multiple agencies

16. Emerging Public Land Partner –Awaiting 501(c)(3) or Agency Agreement ($350 Dues)

19. Listservs

20. Revised Website

21. APPL Blog

22. Social Media - Facebook & Twitter

24. Awards Program

25. Education programs - 40 % member discount

26. Scholarships

27. Organizational Self Assessment and Consultation Grants

28. Salary and Benefits Survey

29. Risk Insurance

32. Multiple in-person meetings with key leadership of each federal land management agency, including Deputy and Associate Directors, and Division Chiefs

33. Meetings with DOI Directors of Conservation, Partnerships, and Management Policy; Youth Engagement; and Service FirstResult – APPL is a recognized voice representing its members’ interests in advancing nonprofit partnerships.

35. U.S. Forest Service Federal Register response on Partnership Policies

36. Testimony to House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands

37. Sign-ons to coalition letters of support for America’s Great Outdoors, ASAE opposition to 1099 reporting requirements, FLTFA

39. Federal Interagency Committee on Interpretation

40. NAI National Interpreters Workshop

43. Fee-For-Service Training

44. Consultation and Peer Reviews

50. Encourage Utilization of APPL Nonprofit Self-Assessment and Peer Reviews

51. Deliver Selected Regional Course Offerings Annually

54. Themes: Sustainability, Technology, Engagement “One of the best years ever for keynoters.”

55. Recognizing Outstanding Partners

56. Bridge to Tomorrow - Emerging Leaders Check out some of their interviews from the convention at http://www.youtube.com/goappl. Stay tuned for more from them throughout the year.

57. Winning Hands for Public Lands

58. Finance and Fundraising

59. 2010 Year End Financials 2010 2009 Total Assets $533,917 $471,495 Total Revenues $718,330 $588,517 Total Expenses $626,660$589,470 Net Gain/Loss $ 91,670 ($ 953)

60. 2010 Revenue & Expenses Revenue Expenses Fundraising3% Dues 21% Convention 47% Convention 61% Member Services 28%

61. Vendor Support Program The funds from this program help facilitate training and networking opportunities for our members to strengthen their efforts in building public appreciation and support for America’s treasured spaces and places. 2011 Benefactors 14 Contributors 55 Total Revenue $36,650* 2010 Benefactors 16 Contributors 47 Total Revenue $35,100 *2011 has been the highest contribution year for this program since it began in 1998. Thank you to all our vendors for their support!

62. Association of Partners for Public Lands SPECIAL TIMES IN SPECIAL PLACES Online Auction of Unique Travel Experiences Oct. 1-16, 2009Oct. 1-24, 2010 # of experiences/pkgs donated 28 41 # of items bid on & sold 26 28 Total amount of bids $12,536 $11,999 cMarket fee (based on % of bids) $1,128 $1,088 # of 50/50 share items 5 4 Value of 50% share $2,509 $3,083 Net profit $8,371 $7,357 (after marketing & license expenses)

63. 2011 APPL Online Auction Timeline Auction package applications by June 30 All documentation by August 12 Auction preview, September 12 Bidding open October 1-23

65. Continued agency partner engagement

66. Increased member-staff interaction

68. APPL Vision Through the vital network of partnerships advanced by APPL,we work for the day when all people share the joy and inspiration of our natural world and collective heritage.