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CALPAWe Want You!
All non-profit volunteer groups 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.
To start enjoying membership benefits,
complete our membership
application (.pdf), and mail it to us, along with your check. Our tax ID number is 77-0029859.
OR
You can now use our secure online payment option to become a member today!
You do not have to have a PayPal account to pay online.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted for payment.
Enjoy
the Benefits of Membership Today!
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Watercolor of Mt. Tamalpais
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Membership Benefits
Membership
benefits include subscription to the League's quarterly newsletter,
access to other valuable League materials, and participation in
regional workshops sponsored by the League. Members may call on
the league for advice and assistance on special problems, and the
League also plans to sponsor joint projects in which members can
participate. The League is also available to speak for its member
organizations where one collective voice can be effective.
| Networking |
Peer contacts allow members to learn from and support each
other. |
| Representation Process |
In order for the League to act as a representative voice
for its member associations, members are asked to sign a non-binding
statement of support. This statement authorizes the League
to speak on matters of concern to the associations. The League's
perspective on such matters is derived from the regional representatives
contact with the associations they represent. This agreement
does not allow the League to commit members to a course of
action without their agreement. |
| Annual Conference |
Held in the last quarter of each year, and hosted by a different
member association from throughout the state, the conference
is the prime networking opportunity for CALPA members. |
| Training Workshops |
Training workshops are organized and held on a regional
basis and cover topics of interest to non-profit organizations. |
| CALPA Newsletter |
Published three to four times a year, the newsletter keeps
members abreast of what is happening throughout the State. |
| Web site |
Our web site is intended as a resource site for State Park
volunteer groups with links to SP Cooperating Associations'
own web sites. |
| Resource Packs |
The League is developing a series of "How to ..." information
packs for members. Topics include "... be an advocate
and retain your 501(c)(3) status", "... write a press
release",
"...hire a consultant" and "...develop a web
site". |
| Resource Library |
The League is building up a lending library of books, videos
and audio cassettes of interest to members. |
| DPR Liaison |
CALPA's Executive Committee has regular meetings with DPR
management in the Resources Building to discuss matters of
mutual concern and consider opportunities to further work together. |
| Information Conduit |
CALPA acts as a conduit for information from DPR to the
associations. CALPA also aims to provide member associations
with information on other matters which impact State Parks,
such as ballot measures and pending legislation. |
| Volunteer Hours |
CALPA is working with DPR on a mechanism to allow volunteer
hours outside the VIP program to be recognized. |
Our Members
Become a member of CALPA and you will be joining other fine organizations
like these:
Download a CALPA Membership Application (.pdf) - Tax ID Number 77-0029859 |
