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At the end of FY06, the NPS was
beginning to engage in conversations about its upcoming centennial
celebration set to arrive in 2016. The conversation is ongoing
with input from Department of Interior, White House and congressional
interests. Cooperating Associations should and will have a
meaningful role as plans are settled. The FY06 report shows
that many associations are in a position to assist with the
efforts. Mesa Verde Museum Association reports on their efforts
in the successful celebration of its park’s Centennial
Celebration. The narrative is an informative discussion of
the process they went through that led to their success. Their
experience is one model available to other organizations and
parks set to celebrate their centennials along the way to
2016.
One of the newer associations:
the Rosie the Riveter Trust worked with park management at
Rosie the Riveter/WW II Home Front National Historical Park
to develop plans for interpretation at that site. Planning
includes a bookstore operation in addition to engaging in
general fundraising activities. Revenue from cooperating association
activities was insignificant this first year of operation
and will be reported next year. The Encampment Store began
managing cooperating association operations at Valley Forge
National Historical Park at the tail end of FY05 and has reported
exciting activities achieved in FY06.
Although there is so much focus
on the centennial anniversary of the NPS, 2006 marked the
90th anniversary of its creation. Several of our cooperating
associations also commemorated significant milestones, further
evidence of the enduring nature of the partnership.
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Canyon Natural History Assn - 20 years
Golden Gate Conservancy - 25 years
Lake States Interpretive Assn - 30 years
Bryce Canyon Natural History Assn - 45 years
Jefferson National Parks Assn - 45 years
Big Bend Natural History Assn - 50 years
Cabrillo National Mon Foundation - 50 years
Black Hills Parks & Forests Assn - 60 years
Rocky Mountain Nature Assn - 75 years
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