Building A Successful State-Wide Recreation Network Lessons Learned Bruce Ward Choose Outdoors

Choose Outdoors Background CORRP Founding: Continuously1985-Present Mission/Vision For CORRP Other CORRP Type Initiatives –California Recreation Roundtable –Wyoming Outside –Alaska –Utah Choose Outdoors and Forest Service Partnership On Helping Develop Networks

Choose Outdoors Important Scheduling Where You Hold Your Meetings How Often You Meet What Time Of Day

Choose Outdoors Invitees Government –Federal Land Managers and Park Service –State And Local Government Organizations Tourism Parks And Recreation (State, County, City) Open Space –Non-profits –NGOs –Corporate –All Varieties: Motorized, Mechanized, Non-motorized, Conservation, Environmental Education, School Systems, et. al

Choose Outdoors Structure Steering Committee Moderators Secretary (Notifications) Task Forces

Choose Outdoors Funding “The Host” pro bono Agency support staff

Choose Outdoors The Meeting Meeting Time: CORRP Standard (10 Breakfasts, 2 Luncheons) Place: CORRP- REI Flagship Denver (Back-up When Required) Host For Each Meeting (Refreshments) Agenda- Provide In Advance To All Participants Via Group Programs Designed In Advance –Subject –Speakers –Panels –Q & A The Roundtable (One Of The Most Important Parts Of The Meeting) –Individuals ID Themselves And Talk About Important Things About Their Organization –Ask For Support For Projects and Fundraisers –Make Connections Based On What Has Been Presented –Offer Resources To Initiatives

Choose Outdoors Communications Group Website –Meeting Notification W/Agenda –Organizational Postings –Employment And Recruitment –Issues And Concerns –Calls To Action (Contact Your Elected Officials) Advance Calendar: CORRP Has A 12 Month Calendar Set For The Year –Subjects, Host, Times, Location, Etc)

Choose Outdoors Implementation Nm-getting Started –Kick-off Meeting –Building The Network –Regular Meetings –Selection Of Liaison Person W/Choose Outdoors Growing Your Network –Become Known –Community Outreach –Be Inclusive Assistance From Choose Outdoors –Lessons Learned And Best Practices –Building And Sustaining The Network –Tool Box Of Skills For Organization Success –Clearinghouse For Recreation Information –National Level Attention Outdoor Recreation Caucus Corporate Partnerships

Choose Outdoors Summary Exciting Time For New Mexico The Benefits Of A CORRP Type Network Is Worth The Effort Choose Outdoors Is Willing To Support Your Continued Success The Hardest Part?- Getting Started Congratulations!