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About BPTA |
2005 was an
active year for the BPTA with the board discussing,
developing, and completing the documentation needed
to put a solid organizational structure in place. By
September, with most of the administrative work completed,
BPTA was in a position to start promoting its mission
and initial fund raising activities.
Below are the specific accomplishments to date:
01/12/05
Organizational Meeting Proposing Non-Profit Entity
02/15/05
Signed Incorporation Papers
02/23/05
Approved Board of Directors
03/01/05
Obtained Federal Employee Identification Number
03/02/05
Appointed Executive Officers and Committee Chairman
04/02/05
Ratified By-Laws
04/05/05
Developed Postcard Announcing BPTA
05/07/05
Participated in River Fest Cleanup of Mirror Pond and
First Street Rapid
05/18/05
Initiated Fund Raising Discussion of the National Paddling
Film Festival Roadshow
06/02/05
First Strategic Planning Session to Develop BPTA's Direction
for 2005 and 2006
07/13/05
Approved Committee Charters and Membership
08/15/05
Initiated Development of an Improved Web Site to be
Operational by Late September
08/29/05
Submitted 501c3 Application
09/20/05
Paddle Trail/Whitewater Park Included in Parks and Recreation's
Approved Comprehensive Plan
09/29/05
501c3 Status Awarded by IRS
10/01/05
New and Improved Web Site is Announced and Implemented
10/25/05
National Paddling Film Festival Pre-party and silent auction a fund raising success at Alder Creek Kayak Supply, Inc.
10/27/05
National Paddling Film Festival's two shows at McMenamin's were sellout successes and the raffles were generously supported.
12/1/05
BPTA Board Expanded From Seven to Nine Members. Added Emphasis on Paddle Trail Development and Fund Raising.
12/6/05
BPTA Gains Support from Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District's Board to Proceed with Paddle Trail Concept. Potential Funding Being Sought for Feasibility Study by BMPRD.
Continued...
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