1. CWRP National-State Chapters Meeting Hosted by Hunton & Williams, LLP 1900 K Street, NW Washington, DC Building on Success for a Strong Future February 26, 2008

2. Role of State Chapters  Host state kick-off and recognition events  Provide funds or services to support wetlands and other aquatic habitat restoration projects, education or research  All corporate partners are eligible to serve on their state CWRP advisory boards  May nominate projects  Assist in recruitment in state  Involve company facilities  Promote program – webpage, etc.  Serve as 2nd VPs to CAF  Maintain fiscal records and report quarterly to CWRP MS  Interface with RITs  May oversee project implementation

3. Corporate Responsibility Lead, Follow, or Get of the Way?  Why do corporations participate?  altruism  outreach  corporate policy  agency relationships  role as a corporate citizen  mutual project specific interests  Roles  Plan, Coordinate, Manage  Design, Build, Operate  Donate: In Kind vs. Money  Marketing and Sales  Responsibilities  Actively Participate  Cheerlead  Communicate  Business Ethics

4. Coastal America Assistance to CWRP Growth & Development National CWRP:  Collaborating with CWRP National Committee on recruitment efforts, public recognition events, and other CWRP activities  Collaborating with federal Regional Implementation Teams  Collaborative efforts with CELC network and IRT infrastructure State CWRP Chapters:  Reinvigorating state CWRP chapters  Expanding CWRP: Building a Maryland CWRP chapter  Expanding collaboration with CELCs and other educational institutions

5. Role of The RIT  Advisory  Non-Voting Ex Officio  Brings Federal funded projects to the table  Reviews all projects for compliance  What works....

6. Financial Sustainability Issues for State Chapters to Consider  Variations in Financial Strength  Correlation to Revenue Generation Process?  Consider:  Tiered dues  Invoice & collection process ENSR 2005 state dues MA$2500 TX$5000 NJ in kind services ME $2500 ENSR 2006 state dues MA$2500 TXno record NJ in kind services ME no record

7. Project & Program Identification, Selection, Implementation & Monitoring  CWRP vs. Agency/NGO Role In Project ID  Project Selection Timing & Implementation  Project Tracking During & After  Project Lifespan

8. Understanding and Developing Products Product Categories  Restoration & Protection Projects  Wetlands, Dam Removal, Fish Passage, Debris Removal  Education & Outreach  Field Trips, Oceans Hall, Kiosks, Art Contest, Student Summit  Combination of Above  Marine Debris Initiative  Interpretive Signage w/Wetlands Restoration

9. Partnering with Educational Institutions  The Coastal America Education and Outreach Program Today  Translating National Initiatives into Local Opportunities  Engaging CELC Partners in Existing CWRP Projects

10. Key Growth & Sustainability Issues  Strengthen The Base  Improve Internal Communications  Tell Our Story  Transition To New Administration  Grow The Program

11. Organizing for a Successful Recruitment Event  Meeting Sponsor  Goal is to recruit Companies That  Provide Financial Support  Provide In-kind Services  National CWRP Give Guidance, Advice & Attend  Evening Event (4PM-7PM) W/Good Food  Speakers  National CWRP Chairperson  State Lead Corporation CEO  Coastal America Representative  Examples of Successful Projects ( Other State CWRP Members)  Key Note Speaker  Testimonials From Other State CWRP Members  Good PR To Get the Word Out  Large Mailing List  Face-to Face Invites  Sign-up Sheet  Immediate Follow-up

12. The Way Forward In 2008  Strengthen The Base  Improve Internal Communications  Tell Our Story  Transition To New Administration  Grow The Program