Colorado State Parks – State Parks Passport Program
This extremely popular past program was reintroduced for the 50th anniversary celebration in 2009. Visitors are invited to visit all of the state’s 44 parks and get a stamp or sticker in their book/map for each park they visit. Upon completion, visitors who have received stamps/stickers for all parks will receive a certificate or other commemorative item. The Foundation logo is featured in the Passport book/map.
Grant: $10,000
Colorado State Parks – 50th Anniversary Commemorative Poster
Posters for all 44 parks were designed and 135 of each poster printed. These highlight the beauty and diversity of state parks. Recognition of the support from the Foundation appears on the posters. They are being distributed free of charge through the Foundation and at all parks and park offices during the 2009 50th Anniversary celebration.
Grant: $10,000
Creative Services – Training Services
Contractors were hired to assist the new Creative Services manager.
Grant: $1,000
Cherry Creek State Park – 50th Anniversary Celebration
On June 17, 2009, Cherry Creek State Park hosted a 50th anniversary celebration. Colorado’s leaders in outdoor
recreation were invited to participate in this celebration. As sponsor of this event, the Foundation was included in
programs, promotional materials, commemorative items, signage, etc. The funds were used to cover event related
expenses that may include food/beverages, equipment rental, design and printing for this event.
Grant: $500
Colorado State Parks – Colorado Welcome Center Brochure Distribution
An important component of Colorado State Parks presence at Welcome Centers involves not only our new
brochure racks, but also having a consistent brochure supply to provide current information and to maintain an
attractive display. Thanks to the Foundation, a distribution service was employed to keep the racks fully stocked
and secure our ongoing placement in the Welcome Centers.
Grant: $15,500
Colorado State Parks – Parks and Foundation Promotion at Major Trade and Travel Shows
State Parks will participte in six large Trade and Travel Shows. Park staff representatives from around the state
will assist with these shows. Costs for travel and per diem for the park staff will be covered by this account in
order to save park operating funds. Also, the State Parks & Natural Areas coffee table book will be sold, and State
Park Camping Guides, posters/maps, safety guides, etc. will be given to customers. The Foundation logo and the
State Parks logo will be placed or tagged on applicable products.
Grant: $5,000
Colorado State Parks – Employee Recognition
The Foundation funds will be used to purchase 37 service plaques for full time employees who had 5 years, 10
years or 20 years of service with Colorado State Parks. Additionally, funds will be used to pay for printing of 55
“2009 Excellence Nominations” booklets. Over 50 full-time Colorado State Parks employees were nominated
by their supervisors and peers for the 2009 Excellence Awards and were recently recognized at employee
appreciation and recognition meetings throughout the State. The nomination information for each employee was
compiled into a “2009 Excellence Nominations” booklet that was given to the employee at the meeting.
Grant: $8,000
Colorado State Parks – Colorado State Parks & Natural Areas Book
Colorado State Parks and Natural Areas is a beautiful book highlighting 43 of Colorado’s most beautiful Natural Areas.
The photographer, Frank Weston captured the natural beauty of these precious areas very well. This book and
amazing photos are thanks to the efforts of the Foundation for Colorado State Parks and the Friends of Colorado
Natural Areas. The Foundation provided $10,000 and the Friends of Natural Areas provided $13,000 to produce the
book. The Foundation is collecting royalties from the book sales through Colorado State Parks to re-establish the
$10,000 fund for other projects for State Parks. The Friends of Natural Areas fund will be refunded through royalties
after the Foundation is paid back. Colorado State Parks purchased books from the Foundation and has been selling
them through the Division’s visitor centers and online store. The book is very useful for outreach and publicity of
Colorado’s most beautiful State Parks and highlights the rugged beauty and importance of the
Natural Areas. The book also provides a great way to introduce the public and decision makers
to our State’s hidden treasures and its resource stewardship ethic.
Grant: $10,000
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