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CWRP National-State Chapters Meeting Hosted by Hunton & Williams, LLP 1900 K Street, NW

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. Role of State Chapters. Host state kick-off and recognition events

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CWRP National-State Chapters Meeting Hosted by Hunton & Williams, LLP 1900 K Street, NW

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  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 ResponsibilityLead, 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. 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 TX no record NJ in kind services ME no record Financial SustainabilityIssues for State Chapters to Consider

  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

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