Accomplishments 2010

Celebrating 25 years of supporting Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Revenue Projects

• Membership dues
• Bookstore operations
• Firewood sales
• Donations
• Ranger-led programs and special events
• Grant development and administration
• Endowment fund development

Public Education Programs

• Staffed and funded the outreach and education booth on the La Chua Trail, including the purchase materials and supplies for the booth
• Participated in alligator programs for schools and other groups
• Hosted Stargazing evening
• Continued the Gentle Walk and Talk program
• Staffed information booths at local community events, funded booth fees
• Staffed an information booth at the Farmers Market in Gainesville
• Supported Literacy Month program
• Hosted public meetings for visitor center exhibit redesign
• Funded the reprint of the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail self-guide ride brochure
• Funded taxidermy of a new bobcat
• Funded refurbishment of the bittern, otter, and alligator

Park Development Programs

• Participated in the redesign project of the visitor center exhibits
• Participated in creek clean-up programs
• Supported the Old Florida Heritage Highway program
• Funded restroom rental at the La Chua Trail
• Provided parts and repairs to the EZ-GO and Gator vehicles
• Purchased feed for cattle and supplies for horse herd
• Maintained membership in Chamber of Commerce
• Purchased office supplies for the visitor center
• Funded volunteer recognition events and dinner
• Funded promotion of Paynes Prairie through Florida's Eden, the Environmental Film Festival, and others
• Funded Gainesville Hawthorne Trail root raking, crack repair, equipment retail, inmate crew support, and other improvement projects
• Funded and installed lighting along visitor center walkway

Citizen Support Organization Service Programs

• Maintained membership at over 400
• Completed an internal audit of the corporation accounts
• Completed annual report filings with the State
• Completed the 4-year Citizen Support Organization Review with the Florida Park Service
• Recognized all Corporate Members with a photo presentation
• Improved membership benefits and membership cards

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