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In This Issue
- CALPA News
- CALPA Member's Corner
- California State Parks Updates
- Park Partner Updates
- Park Partner Organization Quick Links
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Blog Post #1: Launching a Blog on Social Change
by George Loyer, President - CALPA
I’m pleased to write the first in a series of blogs for CALPA and its newly formed Social Change Committee. This blog aims to bring more light to the discussion of how parks and park partners need to improve access – in the broadest sense – to its parks: to create access equity, to add truth and depth to our park’s historic narratives by including neglected or hidden stories, and to welcome communities who may not have felt welcome in the past. Our goal, which we hope you will help us to achieve, is to create a space where wide-reaching social justice topics can be discussed to provide learning opportunities for us all. We must acknowledge that our understanding of economics, climate change, ability and disability, race and representation, and new and neglected narratives are incomplete, and opening ourselves to discussing these topics can change the way we contribute to and enjoy our parks... Read More
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Blog Post #2: Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
by Elizabeth Cameron, Board Member - CALPA
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November and recognizes the resilience and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in the United States. In recognition, CALPA is pleased to share our Social Change Committee's second blog post: "Relationships, Reciprocity, and Repatriations: A conversation on how Park-Partners Can Support California Natives"... Read More
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Note that when viewing the CALPA Blog on Social Change using one of the links above, you will be given a pop-up window to register for the blog and receive updates and notifications of new blog posts as soon as they are posted.
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SAVE THE DATE
Dates:
October 17-20, 2022
Location:
Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley)
Warner Center Marriott - Woodland Hills, CA
Who Should Attend:
Nonprofit Board Members and Staff
State Parks Staff
Concessionaires
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CALPA Board of Directors for 2022 |
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Are you interested in joining the CALPA Board of Directors? CLICK HERE for more details on why the CALPA Board could be for you! For additional information or to submit your statement of interest, please contact Bri Fordem, VP of Nominations and Governance.
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CALPA-PLA Online Community |
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All CALPA member organizations have access to the PLA Online Community on the Public Lands Alliance (PLA) Platform. Remember that this is YOUR community of like-minded park partner professionals. Feel free to submit your questions in the online community. Many of your colleagues are experiencing the same types of issues that you are experiencing, and some may have great solutions to share. If your organization is an active member of CALPA, you are eligible to access this useful tool! For more information on joining CALPA and getting access to the PLA benefits, please visit our membership home page.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Please note that the CALPA Library hosted on the PLA site has moved. You can access all of the PLA library materials (including the CALPA specific materials) using this link.
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Each issue we like to share success stories of our member organizations. This month we would like to share that the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is pleased to announce a new Executive Director, Justin Lindenberg. Justin replaced retiring Executive Director Michele Luna, who also serves on the CALPA Board. We wish Michele a happy retirment and Justin much success in his new role... Read More.
Please join us in congratulating this organization on its success story!
Do you have a success story from your organization and/or your park that you would like to share with our readers? To share your organization's or park's success story in one of our upcoming e-newsletters or on our social media, please follow this link to a brief form to submit your success story for consideration in future communications.
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Parks Related Job Postings |
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Do you have a job opening that you would like others in our park organizations to know about? Please follow this link to submit your job opening for consideration in a future CALPA communication.
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Educational Opportunities |
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CALPA Educational Webinars
Have you been unable to attend one of CALPA's webinars? Here are links to the 2021 CALPA Educational Webinar Series:
Public Lands Alliance Webinars
As members of CALPA, you also enjoy the membership benefits of the Public Lands Alliance. Join them for their webinar series on Emotional Intelligence. Register for entire series through this link.
Part 3: Social Expertness - Nov 18, 2021
Part 4: Personal Influence - Dec 16, 2021
Part 5: Mastery of Vision - Jan 20, 2022
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Member Grant Opportunity Suggestions |
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Do you know of a great grant opportunity that might be useful to other CALPA members? Use this link to submit your suggestion for consideration to be included in one of our future communications.
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Public Lands Alliance Benefits |
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Don't forget that CALPA members also have access to the Public Lands Alliance member benefits thanks to our joint membership program! Here are some PLA benefit highlights:
- Access to online forums for collaboration and connection with other public lands partners (both national and state of California)
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Free online training webinars and access to the PLA/CALPA Resource Library
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Advocacy resources, training and support
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And much more!
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Not already a CALPA Member? All nonprofit organizations and/or individuals serving the California State Park System are invited to join CALPA, which is founded on the principle that member organizations are independent, but not alone. Association memberships include access to the Public Lands Alliance (PLA) benefits as well. |
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California State Parks Updates |
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California State Park Adventure Pass - Partner Toolkit
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Partnerships Division Office |
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Name Change of Patrick's Point State Park
California State Parks is proposing to change the name of Patrick’s Point State Park in Humboldt County to Sue-meg State Park to honor the original place name for this area used by the Yurok people since time immemorial. The park was acquired by State Parks in 1930 with the place name of Patrick’s Point already in use, dating back to the mid-1800s in reference to a homesteader, Patrick Beegan, who was accused of murdering numerous Native Americans. The proposal was presented to the State Park and Recreation Commission on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Read More
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California State Parks Weekly Digests |
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Updates from Parks California
Learn More About Parks California
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Updates from California State Parks Foundation (CSPF)
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Learn More About CSPF
The California State Parks Foundation is a long-time advocate for state parks. Visit their website to learn more about what they do to support Access, Funding and Protection of California State Parks.
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Updates from California Parks Hospitality Association (CPHA)
Learn More About CPHA
CPHA is the member organization for California State Parks concessionaires. Learn more about CPHA and their organizations through their website.
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Updates from California State Park Rangers Association (CSPRA)
Learn More About CSPRA
The California State Parks Rangers Association (CSPRA) values its affiliate relationship with CALPA. Learn more about CSPRA on our website or read the latest newsletter.
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Park Partner Organizations Quick Links |
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3580 Prestwick Circle
Oceanside, CA 92056
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