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Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes January2014
N e w s w i r e
APPL NEWS
Online Forums News
Training News
Bridge To Tomorrow News
NEWSBITS
AGENCY NEWS
National Park Service
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
CONVENTION NEWS
FEDERAL UPDATES
MEMBER NEWS
VENDOR SUPPORT NEWS
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
MARKETPLACE
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
RESOURCES
APPL NEWS
Register by Friday, January 10 to take advantage of early registration rates for our
2014 convention (APPL members can save up to $100 and government can save up
to $50 off of regular attendee registration fees!). Remember to use your Hyatt Regency
Albuquerque Hotel confirmation number at time of online registration at www.appl.org
to redeem special offers and additional savings. See the convention section for more
details.
There is still time to renew your APPL membership for 2014 and take advantage of
special member rates on your convention registration. To renew your organization’s
membership click here and enter the user name and password provided in the email you
received in early November. 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. Dues payment plans, allocated over three installments, are available upon
request by e-mailing [email protected].
If you have questions about your 2014 renewal or member benefits, contact Nancy
Kotz, our Member Services Coordinator, at [email protected] or 301-946-9475, extension
224.
APPL has begun the process of refreshing both Newswire and our website with a
new look for the New Year and we need your help. All of our Newswire subscribers
are encouraged to provide feedback on the content and format of Newswire. This survey
will be open from now until January 17. Please take a few moments to share your
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The judges have completed their work and APPL is proud to announce the finalists for the 2014 Media &
Partnership Awards. Join us on Wednesday, February 26 in Albuquerque, New Mexico when the winners are announced
and we celebrate the successes of the awards nominees.
APPL members were featured in an articling in the November/December 2013 issue of Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties
magazine. The article is titled Names for a Nation: Advice to Elevate Namedrop Gift Sales at National Parks.
Online Forums News
APPL’s Online Forums are available exclusively to staff, board members and volunteers of APPL Member organizations.
To join a forum please contact us at [email protected].
Here’s a sample of what APPL members were discussing online last month in the APPL Member Forum:
Using t-shirt as premium
Disability insurance
Membership Sales Incentives
Which divisions of the park currently receive funding from your organization?
Membership survey examples
Do we still need permission to share link to an article?
What to stock in your online store
Offering military discounts
How do you handle mileage for employees who do errands or attend meetings on association time?
Do any other associations pay for park service volunteer (VIP) housing? What are your issues and rules on this?
OSHA standards as they apply to nongovernmental organizations operating in government facilities
Recommendations foe audio guide and app vendors
Request for sample RFP’s for selecting strategic planning facilitators.
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.
APPL recently wrapped its Webinar series Preparing for the Future: Learning from Shutdown 2013, a three-part
series designed to explore best practices and lessons learned from the most recent government shutdown. Although
the likelihood of another shutdown now looks somewhat remote, the content in the series pertains to any crisis
management situation and should be included in any risk management plan. The individual Webinars, entitled Building
Your Operating Reserves; External Relations (Communication and Planning); and Advocacy, were free for APPL
members. Current APPL members are welcome to view the Webinar recordings and access other resources from the
series. For more information or to receive the link to the member Webpage, please contact Education Coordinator Chuck
Benjamin at [email protected].
APPL Training Corps member Nicki Phelps will travel to Zion National Park during the week of February 10 to
conduct service training for the members of the Plateaus, Peaks, and Canyons Association (PPCA). The agenda has
yet to be completely finalized, but will cover a wide range of topics pertaining to service basics and then moving on to
“raising the bar” on an organization’s current service methods. For more information about APPL trainings, please visit
www.appl.org or contact Education Coordinator Chuck Benjamin at [email protected].
Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes January 2014 page 3
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.
APPL is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Bridge to Tomorrow participants. They are:
Jaquie Braden - University of Alaska, Anchorage/Alaska Geographic
Makoto Cole - Hawaii Pacific Parks Association
Lauren Cosgrove - Saint Michaels College/AmeriCorps SCA Intern
Rebecca Curtis - C&O Canal Trust
Kialey Day - Granby Ranch
Cody Dix - Southern Nevada Conservancy
Geoff Elliot - Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Ronald Griswel l- Wilderness Inquiry
Elisabeth Gustafson - USFS- Chugach National Forest
Alma Kaplan - Rod Rock Canyon Interpretive Association/UNLV
Gabriel Kelsey -Yoder- Western National Parks Association- Lake Mead Nat'l Rec Area
Jessica Lamely - Morehead State University
Elise Manlove - Crissy Field Center, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Congratulations to the 2014-2015 B2T class! We have a dynamic group of participants this year and look forward to
their involvement in this newly refreshed, 2 year program.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor for the 2014-2015 Bridge to Tomorrow class, please contact [email protected]
for more information.
Help develop tomorrow’s leaders for public lands with a donation to the Bridge to Tomorrow Program. Donations
are requested to help fund the 2014 B2T program, which will provide participants with opportunities to develop their
leadership skills, build their professional networks, and demonstrate their public land partnership efforts through a
signature project. Contact Amy Matthews at 301-946-9475 x222 or at [email protected] to pledge your support today
or download a donation form.
Thank you to the generous donors we’ve received to date:
$2,000 Peaks, Plateaus and Canyons Association
$1,500 Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association
$1,000 Grand Teton Association
$200 received from individual contributions
NEWSBITS
Applications are now open for Independent Sector’s 2014 American Express NGen Leadership Award. This award
recognizes the contribution of one accomplished leader age 40 and under who has demonstrated significant impact in
addressing society’s critical needs.
New this year, applications will be accepted from any individual interested in being considered for the award
(nominations are no longer necessary) and can be submitted online through Monday, February 3. Click here to apply now.
The recipient of the American Express NGen Leadership Award will be announced in late May, and will receive a
$3,000 leadership development scholarship and recognition on the main stage during the IS National Conference in
Seattle, November 16-18.
Established nonprofit and philanthropic leaders are also invited to share information about this award with accomplished
emerging leaders in their networks. Please feel free to forward this email to your distribution lists, networks, and other
Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes January 2014 page 4
interested parties. For more information about this award, visit the IS website or email
2014 brings changes to the state minimum hourly wage in the following jurisdictions. These changes took effect on
January 1 unless otherwise noted:
Arizona, to $7.90 for non-tipped employees and $4.90 for tipped employees
California, to $9.00 for all employees (effective July 1, 2014)
Connecticut, to $8.70 for non-tipped employees, $5.69 for service employees (waiters/waitresses at hotels and
restaurants) and $7.34 for bartenders
Florida, to $7.93 for non-tipped employees and $4.91 for tipped employees
Missouri, to $7.50 for non-tipped employees and $3.75 for tipped employees
Montana, to $7.90 for non-tipped and tipped employees
New Jersey, to $8.25; employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act to $2.13 for tipped employees
New York, to $8.00 (effective December 31, 2013)
Ohio, to $7.95 for non-tipped employees and $3.98 for tipped employees (will apply to employers who gross more than
$292,000 per year beginning in 2014)*
Oregon, to $9.10 for non-tipped and tipped employees
Rhode Island, to $8.00 for non-tipped employees and $2.89 (no change) for tipped employees
Vermont, to $8.73 for non-tipped employees and $4.23 for tipped employees
Washington, to $9.32 for non-tipped and tipped employees
For more information regarding additional changes to a state’s hourly minimum wage, maximum tip credit and
training/youth wage rates, visit each state’s website where applicable.
National Park Trust (NPT) is pleased to announce that Senator Ron Wyden (OR) will receive the 2014 Bruce F.
Vento Public Service Award at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on June 11. The Senator currently serves as
chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
NPT will recognize Senator Wyden for his outstanding record in park preservation and environmental stewardship, and
for his ability to create bipartisan solutions. His leadership on the Omnibus Public Land Management Act protected over
150,000 acres of land in Oregon, and created new wilderness for future generations to enjoy. Wyden has been a steadfast
supporter of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, continuously pushing legislation that would guarantee full funding.
Wyden also co-sponsored the Senate Resolution officially recognizing NPT’s Kids to Parks Day in May 2013.
AGENCY NEWS Federal land management agencies have announced their Fee Free Days for 2014. Here are links to each agency’s
listing of the days they will offer free admission:
Bureau of Land Management
National Parks
US Fish and Wildlife Service’s national wildlife refuges
The National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and the
U.S. Forest Service also participate in the America the Beautiful National Parks Pass and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
programs. These passes provide access to more than 2,000 national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, grasslands, and other
federal lands. Four passes are available:
free annual pass to current military members and their dependents
free lifetime pass for people with permanent disabilities
$10 lifetime senior pass for those aged 62 and over
$80 annual pass for the general public.
Additional guidance on fee free days can be found on this web page.
Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes January 2014 page 5
National Park Service
The National Park Service Director has awarded more than $13 million in historic preservation grants to help
states and territories preserve and protect our nation’s historic sites. The grants – provided under the Continuing
Resolution to fund federal agencies through mid-January – are expected to be augmented with the Congressional budget
agreement for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2014.
Each state, the District of Columbia and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto
Rico, and the Virgin Islands will receive $228,458. According to federal statute, the Federated States of Micronesia will
receive $114,558 and Palau and the Marshalls will each receive $66,397.
Pedro Ramos, currently the superintendent at Big Cypress, has been selected as the acting superintendent of Great
Smoky Mountains. He will serve for 90 days, beginning on January 12th.
Dale Ditmanson, the park’s current superintendent will retire on January 3rd.
Jock Whitworth, superintendent of Zion National Park has retired. His last day was on January 3rd.
Jim Richardson has been selected as superintendent of War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam and
American Memorial Park in Saipan. Jim replaces Barbara Alberti who has transferred to the Pacific West Regional
Office in San Francisco.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Linn County, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Portland District has been selected as the winner of the
2013 Corps Excellence in Partnership Award. They were selected for their exceptional advocacy, engagement of
stakeholders, and success in securing additional funding and partners who provided invaluable support to the Corps. This
award is co- sponsored by the Corps of Engineers Natural Resources and Education Foundation. It will be presented to
Linn County Parks and Recreation Department in the Spring of 2014.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Parents, teachers and youth group leaders across America are invited to engage children in putting their creative
skills to work in the 2014 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest, an integral part of the ninth annual
national Endangered Species Day celebration. For more information, including entry categories, judging criteria, prizes
and the entry form, visit www.endangeredspeciesday.org. Entries must be postmarked no later than March 15.
Organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Coalition, Association of Zoos and Aquariums,
and International Child Art Foundation (ICAF), the contest engages school children in grades K through 12 in expressing
their appreciation for our nation’s most imperiled wildlife, including their place in our native ecosystems. The contest also
promotes national awareness of the importance of saving endangered species, and helps recognize conservation initiatives
across the country.
CONVENTION NEWS The Art of Partnerships: 2014 APPL Partnership Convention & Trade Show, February 23-
27, Albuquerque, NM. Details are available at www.appl.org
Look who’s coming to Albuquerque! See the growing list of attendees and exhibitors
who’ve already registered for what promises to be an exceptional three days of learning,
networking, training, and buying.
Click here to see the list of registrants
Click here to see the list of exhibitors and their show specials
Don’t delay, register at www.appl.org by Friday, January 10th
to receive the best convention registration rates. Remember to use your Hyatt Regency Albuquerque hotel confirmation number when registering for the convention so
you can take advantage of special offers and additional savings. Click here to read more about special offers for staying at
the Hyatt.
Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes January 2014 page 6
Registration Rates EARLY
by Jan. 10, 2014
REGULAR
by Feb. 14, 2014
LATE
after Feb. 14, 2014
Attendee Registration*
APPL Member
Government
Nonmember
$450*
$450
$575
$500
$500
$625
$550
$550
$675
Daily Registration
APPL Member
Government
Nonmember
$225
$225
$290
$250
$250
$315
$300
$300
$365
Companion Registration $235 $255 $275
*Special $50 savings on early registration rates for APPL members. APPL recognizes 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 Education and Scholarship funds to provide APPL members with a $50 discount
on the usual early member registration rate. This only applies to the early registration rate so plan to register by January
10, 2014 to take advantage of this special offer.
Your support is needed to help enhance the convention experience for attendees. The APPL Convention and Trade
Show wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our members, vendors and friends. Convention sponsorships
are an excellent way for you to increase your organization’s/company’s exposure with participants, while demonstrating
your support for the work they do to engage the public with America’s treasured places and spaces. Various levels of
sponsorships are available to meet your marketing goals. Download a convention sponsorship kit or contact Amy
Matthews today at 301-946-9475 x222 or at [email protected] to pledge your support. Contributions received by
January 17, will be recognized in the on-site program as well as on our website. We hope you’ll join the following
organizations in supporting the 2014 APPL Convention and Trade Show.
2014 Convention Sponsors
$3,500 Impact Photographics
$2,500 Donor Point Marketing
Hawaii Pacific Parks Association
Mount Rushmore Society
$1,500 Alaska Geographic
$1000 HogEye, Inc.
$500 Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association
$350 Devils Tower Natural History Association
Don’t miss the opportunity to develop your skills with in-depth workshops and learn more about the southwest
with special educational field trip opportunities. You can register for these events when you register for the convention
online. If you’ve already registered and would like to add any of these events to your registration, contact the registrar at
304-724-3006 (EDT) or at [email protected] (please provide your name, event(s) to add, and payment
information). To learn more about these events click on the links below.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
The Nonprofit Business Plan - the Triple Bottom Line Using sound business strategies, watertight metrics, and
instructive case study analysis, you'll walk away from this workshop better equipped to develop a business plan that will
set your organization on the path toward long term sustainability.
Social Media - Oh, the Possibilities! Explore different social media outlets and the potential of each. You'll review
successful examples of fundraising/revenue, engagement, appeals and sales posts, and learn how to put together a social
media plan for any organization size and budget.
Communicating is for the Birds Become a better communicator by identifying which of the four major
communication styles you dominantly use and how to adapt your style to that of others.
Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes January 2014 page 7
Petroglyph National Monument Tour/Hike Take a ranger-led tour of one of the largest petroglyph sites in North
America and learn more about how these images are a valuable record of cultural expression. (Note: This field trip will
be offered twice on Sunday)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Keynote Luncheon and Cultural Performance Enrich your understanding of New Mexico Pueblo culture during this
special lunch event featuring a Pueblo Dance Group performance.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Santa Fe Bus Trip Travel north to historic and picturesque Santa Fe for a walking tour of the city and free-time to
explore the many unique galleries and stores.
The 2014 APPL Silent Auction will be held on February 25 and 26 in the exhibit hall at the 2014 APPL Annual
Convention and Trade Show. The auction is always a focal point of the convention, generating enthusiastic interaction
with attendees and exhibitors.
Auction proceeds support the APPL Education and Scholarship fund. This fund provides scholarships for staff and
board members of APPL’s member organizations. Many of APPL’s member organizations depend on this fund to give
their staff necessary training, networking and buying opportunities.
If you have questions or need more information you may contact Amy Norris, Auction and Trade Show coordinator at
703-433-5887 or by email at [email protected].
FEDERAL UPDATES
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has published its overhaul of federal grants policies
and procedures. The new guidance merges and replaces eight OMB Circulars, including A-110, A-122, and A-133, that
most directly affect grants and contracts with charitable nonprofits. The Council on Financial Assistance Reform
(COFAR), which worked closely with OMB on this effort, will now facilitate the implementation of the new guidance.
For more information, see the official publication by OMB.
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
Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes January 2014 page 8
MEMBER NEWS
Friends of Big Bend National Park (FBBNP) has received a $10,000 Grant from the Shield –Ayres Foundation for
the Fossil Discovery Trail. This is the latest major gift FBBNP has received since they started a campaign to raise $1.2
million to create this new exhibit spaces, an interpretive trail and improved picnic and parking areas at the existing Fossil
Bone Exhibit site.
Click here to find out more this exciting project.
Grand Canyon Association (GCA) is happy to welcome Cherie Bardsley as their new Retail Operations Manager.
Cherie joined the GCA family in October, 2013. She comes to GCA from the Yellowstone Association where she worked
for the last 8 years, ending her tenure there as Retail Operations Manager. She has also been a member of the Association
of Partners for Public Lands Training Corps since 2011. Prior to realizing her dream of working in support of the National
Parks, Cherie worked for Intel Corporation in various roles working her way up to Project Manager in the Chipset
Division where she led large product development teams for various graphics driver software projects to help meet Intel’s
chipset product goals of ~$400M in revenue each year. She has a B.A. in Computer Information Systems from Western
International University and also previously worked with the U.S. Army as a Systems Analyst in the McDonnell Douglas
Apache Helicopter Combat Simulation Facility in Mesa, Arizona. She and her husband Cliff went on their first river
rafting expedition in the Grand Canyon in 1990. They fell in love with the river and the Canyon and have since
completed 10 expeditions through this extraordinary landscape. “We are thankful and honored for the opportunity Cherie
has to work for Grand Canyon Association on behalf of the magnificent Grand Canyon, and so very happy to once again
call Arizona “home!”
Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) is proud to debut their new website. The dynamic new site is
enhanced by more in depth content about both PRNSA as well as their park partner.
This spring, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) will be launching their new Future Leaders
Council. They’re looking for ten individuals, age 18-34, to help them explore effective methods of engaging their
generation in national park advocacy and protection. This is an opportunity to bring in fresh perspectives and diverse
voices to the national park conversation and help ensure that national parks will continue to have strong advocates for
their protection now and for generations to come. For more information, please visit http://parkb.it/futurelead. The
deadline to apply is January 31.
VENDOR SUPPORT NEWS
It’s not too late to make a Vendor Support Program donation for the 2014 fiscal year. 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 [email protected]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The National Forest Foundation’s Wilderness Stewardship Challenge initiative provides matching grants of up to
$50,000 to nonprofit partners to implement on-the-ground conservation projects that directly benefit Wilderness
Areas within the National Forest System. Funded projects should include a high level of community involvement and
support for the project. Priority is given to targeted work that advances one or more of a Wilderness Area’s eligible
stewardship elements, especially if the element is managed below standard. The application deadline is January 22.
The Captain Planet Foundation supports educational programs that enable youth to understand and appreciate
our world by getting involved in hands-on projects to improve the environment. The Foundation is interested in
funding innovative programs that inspire youth to participate in community service through environmental stewardship
activities. An additional priority is to fund programs that encourage environment-based education in schools. Nonprofit
organizations and public schools may apply for grants of $500 to $2,500. Priority is given to projects with matching funds
and/or in-kind support. The first application deadline for 2014 is January 31.
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2014 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Five Star/Urban Waters Restoration Program is accepting
applications until February 5.Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to support diverse local partnerships for wetland,
forest, riparian and coastal habitat restoration, storm water management, outreach, and stewardship, with a particular
focus on water quality, watersheds, and the habitats they support.
The request for proposals with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support new Urban Wildlife Refuge
Partnerships is now available. The deadline for applications is February 5. All Service programs working to engage
urban communities in conservation are encouraged to apply. This will be an online application process and partners will
need to submit the application. Additional information can be found at here, under Section V. Any questions on the RFP
process, please contact your Regional Urban Representative.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
February 2014 Alliance of National Heritage Areas, Annual Meeting and Congressional Reception, February 2-4,Washington, DC.
Exploring Power, Privilege, and Tools for Change Retreat, Center for Diversity & the Environment, February 4-6, Alton
Collins Retreat Center, Eagle Creek, OR. This unique and innovative workshop will empower and equip you to be a
change agent in your workplace and your sphere of influence. Email Queta González at
[email protected] to register.
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 Historic Preservation Advocacy Week, March 3-6, Washington, DC.
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.
Fall Friends Alliance Meeting, Oct. 14-17, Yosemite National Park, CA – hosted by the Yosemite Conservancy. Details
are forthcoming.
National Wilderness Conference, October 15-19, Albuquerque, NM.
Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes January 2014 page 10
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
The University of Oklahoma Press invites APPL members to come by and visit Booth #117 at the annual meeting
in Albuquerque. While you’re there take them up on their show special: Free Freight on all orders placed at the meeting,
or sent by mail or FAX through April 25, 2014, to: Dale Bennie, Marketing Director, OU Press, 2800 Venture Drive,
Norman, OK 73069.
FAX (405) 325-4000.
Great new books include: American Carnage: Wounded Knee, 1890 by Jerome Greene, Tom Horn in Life and Legend
by Larry D. Ball, New Mexico: A History by Joseph P. Sanchez, Robert L. Spude, and Art Gomez, Torn by War: The Civil
War Journal of Mary Adelia Byers edited by Samuel R. Phillips, Animal Stories: A Lifetime Collection by Max Evans,
Under the Eagle: Samuel Holiday, Navajo Code Talker by Samuel Holiday and Robert S. McPherson, Creating the
American West: Boundaries and Borderlands by Derek R. Everett, and Outdoors in the Southwest: An Adventure
Anthology edited by Andrew Gulliford. Please visit their website to see all OU Press titles. While you’re online join them
on Facebook and Twitter, so you’ll get up-to-the-minute information about OU Press authors, books, and the Press. To
request review copies, come by the booth at APPL and give your request to Dale, or email or FAX your request to Dale
Bennie at: [email protected] or FAX (405) 325-4000.
VSP Contributors
Cedar Creek Organics® Bug Off Oil® is now called Organic Insect Repellent® You may remember them way back
when we first met them as Cedar Creek Products®. In 2010 Cedar Creek changed the name of their company (Cedar
Creek Products®) to Cedar Creek Organics® and they changed the name of their Bug Off Oil® to Organic Insect
Repellent Spray ® to better reflect what it and they really are – Organic!
After 15 years it is still one of the best – and safest – repellents. Whether you’re looking for Organic Insect Repellent,
Anti-Poison Ivy Soap or historically accurate items you can see, feel, touch and smell them all in Albuquerque when you
stop by Cedar Creek Organics L.L.C. ®. Dedicated to working with Mom and Pop stores, independent garden centers,
parks and organizations that appreciate the smaller impact organic products have on the eco-system, everything is
packaged to encourage consumers to think twice before tossing the packaging anywhere other than a recyclable trash can.
Cedar Creek’s unique Soap In A Tin - is the soap dish the camper a can use while visiting the park, and yet it is also a
great item to take home as a gift. Read the back of the labels - interpretive and funny!
Check them out on line before the APPL convention. In 2014 Cedar Creek is proud to say “We are Made in America! –
See You In Albuquerque.”
Rosen Publishing's catalogs are now available in Issuu versions: http://issuu.com/rosenspecialmarkets. Please
contact [email protected] for review copies. 646-205-7477.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Additional position listings may be found at www.appl.org.
Glacier National Park Conservancy is seeking a Director of Marketing & Communications. This full-time, exempt
position is within the emerging External Relations team that will handle the organization's marketing, retail, and
fundraising strategies. This position will oversee and implement the Glacier National Park Conservancy's marketing &
communications plans and strategies as well as ongoing website maintenance. Position works closely with the CEO,
Development, and Retail to build Conservancy brand awareness and increase brand support across all revenue sources.
The closing date is January 10. Send resume and compelling letter of introduction to Mark Preiss at
Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes January 2014 page 11
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is seeking candidates for the following positions:
Associate Director, Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour
Director of Alcatraz Retail Sales
To apply for either of these positions, please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter to [email protected].
The C & O Canal Trust is seeking a Director of Communications. For details on the position and instructions on how
to apply, please visit www.idealist.org/view/job/WZc3H3pS9j74/.
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a Director for their National Partnership Office. The advertisement closes on
January 27.
RESOURCES
Suggest a resource by e-mailing [email protected].
On December 5, the Urban Institute and the National Council of Nonprofits released separate reports on the state
of government-nonprofit contracting and on proven solutions to recurring problems. View the webcast.
Scope of the Problem: Nonprofit-Government Contracts and Grants: Findings from the 2013 National Survey from the
Urban Institute provides key data on the problems experienced by charitable nonprofits in performing work under
contracts and grants with governments, including findings on late payments, failure to pay the full costs of services
provided on behalf of governments, changes to written agreements in mid-stream, and unnecessarily burdensome
application and reporting requirements. Full Report, Brief
Common Sense Solutions: A Dozen Common Sense Solutions to Government-Nonprofit Contracting Problems from
the National Council of Nonprofits explains why reforms are so important right now and provides a menu of proven,
replicable solutions that states and localities can utilize to fix broken contracting and grant making systems, save money
for taxpayers, and work better with nonprofits to serve communities.
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