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<channel><title><![CDATA[FRIENDS OF LAKE NORMAN STATE PARK - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:22:47 -0400</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Minutes 5/9/2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/minutes-592024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/minutes-592024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 22:15:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/minutes-592024</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Meeting MinutesFLANO 5/9/2024Start: 6:10 pmFull dock on the shore line that washed up. North of the swim beach.&nbsp;Jim P. reached out to Lancaster Docking and they couldn't do that. So he will reach out to another Marina in the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;August 10th end of summer cookout and smoresAction: Provide food and smores for thePublix catering?Action: In need of volunteers to help pass out food&nbsp;Multi-Use trail:The multi-use trail, planned to be put in the park from the visitors cente [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">&#8203;Meeting Minutes<br /><br />FLANO 5/9/2024<br />Start: 6:10 pm<br /><br />Full dock on the shore line that washed up. North of the swim beach.&nbsp;<br />Jim P. reached out to Lancaster Docking and they couldn't do that. So he will reach out to another Marina in the area.&nbsp;<br /><br />&nbsp;August 10th end of summer cookout and smores<br />Action: Provide food and smores for the<br />Publix catering?<br />Action: In need of volunteers to help pass out food&nbsp;<br /><br />Multi-Use trail:<br />The multi-use trail, planned to be put in the park from the visitors center down to the swim beach.&nbsp;<br />Will Washum met with us to discuss the steps needed to make this idea come to life.<br /><br />Break down of this process with projected timeline:&nbsp;<br /><br />Feasibility study: this is used to look at all options before you make an investment in the design.What to ask/ think of:<br />About 9-12 months to complete the feasibility study<br />Alignment: Near the road, offset from the road, or through the woods?<br />Trail Surface: paved or gravel?<br />Cost of doing it along the road v.s. cost to do it through the woods<br />What is the plan for implementation<br />Design + Bid +construction:&nbsp;<br />Design could take 12-18 months depending on funding (could be up for federal funding making the time longer)&nbsp;<br />Bid process 6 months&nbsp;<br />Construction depends on how much you are building but at this point you have won!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Will&rsquo;s suggested pathway<br />1 mile loop around park lake<br />Trail from VC that continues down the park and forks to the swim beach and family camp.&nbsp;<br />About 4 miles total<br /><br /><br />Image: Will&rsquo;s suggested Multi-use Trail pathway.&nbsp;<br />White= loop around park lake, Green= additional 3 miles<br />down to swimbeach and family camp.&nbsp;<br /><br />Action Plan:&nbsp;<br />Get started creating the feasibility study first. 9-12 months&nbsp;<br /><br />THEN<br /><br />Great Trail State Program<br />Application period closes mid september for this round of grant funding to get an application together for this trail.&nbsp;<br />Iredell county is a 50/50 match<br />Minimum project size is $100,000 for a feasible study.<br />Will thinks that this would be enough for this project<br />So we have to come up with $50,000 dollars so that the state can match with $50,000 to meet that 100,000 minimum<br />Do Not have to have the full $50,000 before completing the application.&nbsp;<br />Organizations to reach out to help reach this $50,000 goal as funding partners.&nbsp;<br />Carolina thread trails&nbsp;<br />Town of troutman<br />Iredell park and rec.&nbsp;<br />Friends of State Parks<br />Dates:&nbsp;<br /><br />&nbsp;LANO Yearly Events poster&nbsp;<br />If we want to set up a table at any of these events we can!<br /><br />Some events that are not on the poster<br />July 31st World Ranger Day&nbsp;<br />Touch a truck&nbsp;<br />August 10th End of summer cookout and smores&nbsp;<br />September 14th Girl Scouts Love State Parks&nbsp;<br />September 21st National Publics Land Day&nbsp;<br />September 21st Educator trainings: Project WHAT and Project Food Land and People&nbsp;<br />For formal and informal educators<br />October 5th River Sweep&nbsp;<br />October 5th Hosting the Junior Ranger Jamboree<br />Up to 150 sworn junior rangers<br />Greg has offered to lead a hike.<br />Santa on the beach?&nbsp;<br /><br /><br />Next Meeting: July 1st 6 pm&nbsp;<br /><br />Contacts<br /><br />Meeting adjourned at 7:20<br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[8/1/23 Minutes]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/8123]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/8123#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:29:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/8123</guid><description><![CDATA[Meeting started @ 6:00Attendance: Julie Higgie, Vicki Taylor, Katie WurtzMeeting Agenda:Upcoming Events8/10/2023: FLANO Summer Event Cook-Out CelebrationFood, History of Park, Guided Walks, Yoga in ParkFree paddle and boat rentalsAugust 10, 2023 12-7pmCookout at 5pmFree boats at 12-5Keep a log during the time and we will reimburse.SMORES at 6pmPublix Catering, 46 people showed up9/23/2023: National Public Lands Day with REIWhat Volunteer Project? Alder Trail Reroute or brush clearing10/4/2023: W [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">Meeting started @ 6:00</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">Attendance: </span><span>Julie Higgie, Vicki Taylor, Katie Wurtz</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">Meeting Agenda:</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Upcoming Events</span></span></li></ol><ul><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>8/10/2023: FLANO Summer Event Cook-Out Celebration</span></span><ul><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Food, History of Park, Guided Walks, Yoga in Park</span></span></li><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Free paddle and boat rentals</span></span></li><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>August 10, 2023 12-7pm</span></span></li><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Cookout at 5pm</span></span><ul><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Free boats at 12-5</span></span><ul><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Keep a log during the time and we will reimburse.</span></span></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>SMORES at 6pm</span></span></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Publix Catering, 46 people showed up</span></span></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>9/23/2023: National Public Lands Day with REI</span></span><ul><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>What Volunteer Project? Alder Trail Reroute or brush clearing</span></span></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/4/2023: WIN Women in Nature Hike with Julie Higgie 10AM</span></span></li><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/7/2023: Riversweep</span></span><ul><li style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Need Volunteers</span></span></li></ul></li></ul><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>REI Grant Follow-Up:</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Wayside display for climate change</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Approved, in production</span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>$2000 left in grant&nbsp;</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>$1300 planned for Sign</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>~$700 left to spend</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Option: Pay for fencing around the dumpsters</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Option: Use grant money to push for an aerator</span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol> &nbsp;<ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Park Needs</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Search for Grant Opportunities to create multi-use paved trail alongside road from Visitor Center to Swim Beach</span></span></li></ol></li></ol> &nbsp;<ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Outreach</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Diversity to Parks</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>ACTION ITEM: Reach out to diversity groups to schedule park events. When Reaching out Please CC Frances.&nbsp;</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Vicki mentions outreach opportunities through REI. Ex. &ldquo;Black Girls Hike&rdquo;</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>CHA in troutman&hellip; Heart Strings Association Contact Paula Miller (Stacy has her number)&nbsp;</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Powercross in Statesville&nbsp;</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Boys and Girls Club, contact Bradey Johnson the Director&nbsp;</span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol> &nbsp;<ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Project WET workshop free for teachers Nov. 11th&nbsp;</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Email the park if they are interested. First come first serve can only take up to 15 people.</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Action Item: Promote this</span></span></li></ol></li></ol> &nbsp;<ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Slightly Haunted Hike on 10/21 6-8pm</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Action Items:&nbsp;</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Find local groups and businesses to hand out candy</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Look for volunteers to help with tabling 6-7pm</span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol> &nbsp;<ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Event Dates:</span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>9/9/2023: Girl Scouts in Park</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>9/23/2023: National Public Lands Day - 9am-12pm</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/3/2023 Board meeting 6pm-7pm</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/4/2023: WIN Hike with Julie Higgie</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/7/2023: Riversweep Clean-Up</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/21/2023: LANO&rsquo;s slightly Haunted Hike 10/21 6-8pm&nbsp;</span></span></li></ol></li></ol> &nbsp;<ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Adjourn. @ 6:20PM</span></span></li></ol><br />&#8203;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[FLANO MINUTES]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/flano-minutes]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/flano-minutes#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/flano-minutes</guid><description><![CDATA[Meeting Minutes:Upcoming EventsChristmas Greens Hike with Greg Schneider 12/17/2022Add to WebsiteFriends of Lake Norman State Park Christmas Greens HikeSaturday, December 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. meet at the Lake Norman State Park Swimming Area Bathhouse 1412 State Park Road, Statesville, NC 28677On Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. everyone is invited to a one to two hour hike; tromping through the woods and fields of Lake Norman State Park.&nbsp; The hike will be led by a retired NC state  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span><strong>Meeting Minutes:</strong></span><br /><span></span><ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Upcoming Events<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Christmas Greens Hike with Greg Schneider 12/17/2022</strong></li></ol></li></ol><ul><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Add to Website</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><em>Friends of Lake Norman State Park Christmas Greens Hike</em></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><em>Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. meet at the Lake Norman State Park Swimming Area Bathhouse 1412 State Park Road, Statesville, NC 28677</em></li></ul><br /><br /><span></span><ul><li><ul><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">On Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. everyone is invited to a one to two hour hike; tromping through the woods and fields of Lake Norman State Park.&nbsp; The hike will be led by a retired NC state park ranger.&nbsp; Participants will view and discuss the plants that remain green during the winter season in North Carolina.&nbsp; Many of these plants were gathered by our forefathers to decorate their homes during the holidays and have been collectively know as "Christmas Greens".&nbsp; Come enjoy a hike in the woods and learn about the natural decorations of an old fashioned Christmas.&nbsp; There is no need to make reservations for this free hike.&nbsp; This hike is sponsored by the Friends of Lake Norman State Park, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the educational outreach and recreational operations of Lake Norman State Park.&nbsp; Participants should wear sturdy shoes for this moderately strenuous hike.&nbsp; For more information, feel free to call or text Greg at (919) 215-7170.</li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">GingerBread Competition&nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">FLANO Shirt Donated</li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><strong>First Day Hike/Ride 1/1/2023 9AM-1PM</strong><ul><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">FLANO to provide Hot Chocolate, Coffee and S&rsquo;mores at Heron or Osprey Shelter and give info about FLANO</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Katie to get Supplies</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Debbie will drop off Coffee Maker</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Scott will bring Fire Pit</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Nate to run extension cord up hill with Generator on Beach if needed</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Sign Ups will be sent out</li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><strong>MLK Day of Service 9-12pm 1/16/2023</strong><ul><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">FLANO to help with Volunteer Activity</li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><strong>Star Party 4/21/2022&nbsp;</strong><ul><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">NEED FLANO Volunteers</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Sign up will be sent out</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">FLANO will supply Moon Pies</li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Action Item: Katie Summer FLANO SUP Yoga reach out to schedule</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">FLANO Annual Meeting by bylaws should be in Spring<ul><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Annual Meeting 5/6/2023</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Spring Cabin Dedication&nbsp;</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Hand out flowers, put signs up</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><span><strong>Action Item</strong>: Stacy to print out 6 pictures for cabins</span></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">FLANO 60<span>th</span> Anniversary Volunteer Cook-Out Celebration<ul><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Food, History of Park, Guided Walks, Yoga in Park</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Self Guided Paddle Trail with Free Rentals</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><span><strong>Action Item: </strong>State Park to select date options in Summer</span></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">Julie Higgie to host another Women&rsquo;s Walk in March and June&nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)">3 members on her hike in November</li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><span><strong>Action Item:</strong> Katie to ask Julie for dates</span></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><span><strong>Trail Dedication&nbsp;</strong></span><ul><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><span><strong>Date TBD</strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><span><strong>Year of the Trail, Ribbon Cutting for Lakeshore reroute&nbsp;</strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb(29, 30, 31)"><span>ACTION ITEM: Email year of the Trail to post event and get giveaways</span></li></ul></li></ul><br /><br /><span></span><ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">REI Grant Follow-Up:<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Working with State Park to get Wayside display for climate change.<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Have not heard back will continue to push or create our own display</li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Have funds left from 2021-2022 grant that need spent $2223.81<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Timbers for Flower Planting: Hoke -1084.07</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Grow don&rsquo;t Mow Signs: -$254.87</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Funds to spend&rdquo; $884.87</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>Action Item:</strong> Nate to send list of lumber needed for bridge</span></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Received second year check for $5,000.<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Lake Norman Ideas for spending<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Family Camp old bathhouse for spring wildflower planting.<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Date in Spring 2023</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Date for Wildflower planting and sign hanging by powerlines</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Park Needs<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FSP funding and FLANO funding available<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">$6551.42 FLANO Funds</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Nate Applying for grant with FSP to replace kayaks $3600 FLANO to contribute funds</li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FLANO for Sip it Forward Donation Opportunity at Hoptown Brewery&nbsp;<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Applied 10/1/2022</li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Outreach<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Diversity to Parks<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>ACTION ITEM: Reach out to diversity groups to schedule park events&nbsp;</strong></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Schools in Parks<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>ACTION ITEM: FLANO Member to coordinate and reach out to schools in August</strong></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Only Troutman Middle School filled out form needed by state park and&nbsp;</li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Trail Class<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Park Staff Select Date in 2023</li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Next Meeting Dates:<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">2/7/2023 6PM</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">4/4/2023 6PM</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Annual Meeting 5/6/2023 <strong>10AM</strong> with Spring Dedication to follow and hike along Family camp trail re-route</li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Adjourn.</li></ol>Events Overview:<br /><span></span><ul><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">12/17/2022: 9AM Christmas Greens Hike with Greg</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">1/1/2023: First Day Hike/Ride FLANO S&rsquo;mores and Snacks 9am-1pm</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">1/16/2023: 9-12pm MLK Day of Service</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">2/7/2023: 6PM Board Meeting</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">4/4/2023: 6PM Board Meeting</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">4/21/2023: Star Party</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">5/6/2023: FLANO Annual Meeting&nbsp;</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Lakeshore Trail Dedication TBD</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FLANO 60 year park celebration TBD</li></ul><br /><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 30 Minutes]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/august-30-minutes]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/august-30-minutes#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/august-30-minutes</guid><description><![CDATA[Friends of Lake Norman State Park Meeting Minutes&ndash;&nbsp;August 30, 2022Meeting Minutes:1.&nbsp;Upcoming EventsNational Public Lands Day 2023 FLANO Event Get out and Give BackWildflower planting and Park BeautificationFLANO to buy stakes, rope and seed matsAnnual MeetingOverview of Funds and Projects-Katie to make AgendaFill vacant board position if anyone is interestedSandwiches and Water for snacksHike with Greg afterCatawba River Keepers Cleanup 2022: 10/1/2022FLANO Cookout for Volunteer [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span>Friends of Lake Norman State Park Meeting Minutes</span><span>&ndash;&nbsp;</span><span>August 30, 2022</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">Meeting Minutes:</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">1.&nbsp;</span><span>Upcoming Events</span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span>National Public Lands Day 2023 FLANO Event Get out and Give Back</span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span>Wildflower planting and Park Beautification</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>FLANO to buy stakes, rope and seed mats</span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span>Annual Meeting</span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span>Overview of Funds and Projects-Katie to make Agenda</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>Fill vacant board position if anyone is interested</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>Sandwiches and Water for snacks</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>Hike with Greg after</span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span>Catawba River Keepers Cleanup 2022: 10/1/2022</span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span>FLANO Cookout for Volunteers after event</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>FLANO booth for T-shirts and information</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>Burgers and Hot Dogs with drinks and sides Katie and Tristan to purchase</span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span>Frances LANO Volunteer Days</span><br /><span></span></li></ol><span style="font-weight:700">i.&nbsp;</span><span>Will continue through the fall Last Tuesday 4-5PM</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">e.&nbsp;</span><span>ACTION ITEM: Schedule SUP Yoga in morning this Fall&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight:700">2.&nbsp;</span><span>REI Grant Follow-Up:</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">a.&nbsp;</span><span>Working with State Park to get Wayside display for climate change.</span><br /><span style="font-weight:700">i.&nbsp;</span><span>Have not heard back will continue to push or create our own display</span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span>Have funds left from 2021-2022 grant that need spent $2223.81</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>Received second year check for $5,000.</span><br /><span></span></li></ol><span style="font-weight:700">i.&nbsp;</span><span>Lake Norman Ideas for spending</span><br /><span style="font-weight:700">1.&nbsp;</span><span>Family Camp old bathhouse for spring wildflower planting.</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">a.&nbsp;</span><span>Need: Timber to be purchased by FLANO&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight:700">ii.&nbsp;</span><span>Fall Volunteer Dates:</span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span>9/24/2022: National Public Lands Day</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>10/1/2022: Riversweep</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>10/22/2022: REI Grant</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>11/12/2022: REI Grant</span><br /><span></span></li></ol><span style="font-weight:700">3.&nbsp;</span><span>Funding</span><br /><span style="font-weight:700">a.&nbsp;</span><span>FSP funding and FLANO funding available</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">i.&nbsp;</span><span>$6551.42 FLANO Funds</span><br /><span style="font-weight:700">b.&nbsp;</span><span>FLANO for Sip it Forward Donation Opportunity at Hoptown Brewery</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">i.&nbsp;</span><span>ACTION ITEM: Apply 10/1/2022</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">4.&nbsp;</span><span>Outreach</span><br /><span style="font-weight:700">a.&nbsp;</span><span>Diversity to Parks</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">i. ACTION ITEM: Reach out to diversity groups to schedule park events</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">b.&nbsp;</span><span>Schools in Parks</span><br /><span></span><span>Friends of Lake Norman State Park Meeting Minutes</span><span>&ndash;&nbsp;</span><span>August 30, 2022</span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="font-weight:700">Debbie has reach out to low income schools for FLANO to fund Field Trips to Parks</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight:700">Working with schools to assist in scheduling</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight:700">NEED: We will need volunteers to assist in Park Field Trips</span><br /><span></span></li></ol><span style="font-weight:700">5.&nbsp;</span><span>Next Meeting Dates:</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:700">6.&nbsp;</span><span>Adjourn. Events Overview:</span><br /><span></span><ul><li><span>9/24/2022: 9-12PM National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>9/24/2022 from 12- 1:00 pm: FLANO Annual Meeting Visitor Center</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>9/24/2022 2PM Hike with Greg</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>10/1/2022: 9-12PM Catawba River Keepers Clean Up and FLANO Cook Out</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>10/22/2022: 9-12PM FLANO Volunteer Day</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>10/30/2022: 4PM Hardly Haunted Hike W/ Greg</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>11/1/2022 6:00 pm - FLANO Board Meeting Visitor Center</span><br /><span></span></li><li><span>11/12/2022 9-12PM: FLANO Volunteer Day</span><br /><span></span></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 12, 2022 Minutes]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/july-12-2022-minutes]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/july-12-2022-minutes#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:56:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/july-12-2022-minutes</guid><description><![CDATA[Meeting Agenda:Event follow-up:Potential new identification of threatened species in the parkBiologist confirmed it is not the endangered species, but Hexastylis minorSchedule Summer/Fall Group HikesDates?Guided Hike TipsAfter this meeting with GregUpcoming EventsPlan for upcoming events.Date for Catawba River Keepers Cleanup 202210/1/2022FLANO Cookout for Volunteers after eventFLANO booth for T-shirts and informationBurgers and Hot Dogs with drinks and sides Katie and Tristan will pick these up [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">Meeting Agenda:</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Event follow-up:</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Potential new identification of threatened species in the park</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Biologist confirmed it is not the endangered species, but Hexastylis minor</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Schedule Summer/Fall Group Hikes</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Dates?</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Guided Hike Tips</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>After this meeting with Greg</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Upcoming Events</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Plan for upcoming events.</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Date for Catawba River Keepers Cleanup 2022</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/1/2022</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>FLANO Cookout for Volunteers after event</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>FLANO booth for T-shirts and information</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Burgers and Hot Dogs with drinks and sides Katie and Tristan will pick these up from Sam&rsquo;s Club.</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Borrow Grill</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Events</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Outreach Events:</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>FLANO Paddle 7/23/2022 9AM: Meet at Boat Launch</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">ACTION ITEM:</span><span style="font-weight:700"> Change meeting point to the VC instead of the boat launch</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>FLANO Bike 8/27/2022 9AM: Meet at VC</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>May 21, 2022: Party at the Park 4-8pm</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Update: Projected date is September 10th&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Frances LANO Volunteer Days</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>July 26th 3pm-4pm</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>August 30th 3pm-4pm</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ul><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>REI Grant Follow-Up:</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Working with State Park to get Wayside display for climate change.</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Have not heard back will continue to push</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">ACTION ITEM:</span><span style="font-weight:700"> Make a mockup of the sign and have Tim approve.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Have funds left from 2021-2022 grant that need spent $2223.81</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Received second year check for $5,000.</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Lake Norman Ideas for spending</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Family Camp old bathhouse for spring wildflower planting.</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Date in Spring 2023</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Need: Timber locks, soil, aerator, and planting mix</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Proposed dates in Fall for volunteering:</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>9/24/2022: National Public Lands Day Idea:&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Replant wildflowers at the Swimbeach and in the medians at the VC.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/22/2022: REI Grant</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>11/12/2022: REI Grant</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>12/10/2022: REI Grant</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/22, 11/12, and 12/10 all possible dates for wildflower planting at the powerlines.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">ACTION ITEM:</span><span style="font-weight:700"> Rent aerator and buy wildflower seeds</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Save one of those dates for stewardship.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Park Needs?</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>FLANO Stewards are Needed</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>FSP funding and FLANO funding available</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>$6551.42 FLANO Funds</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>FLANO for Sip it Forward Donation Opportunity at Hoptown Brewery&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Apply 10/1/2022</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Possible land acquisitions on the park</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">ACTION ITEM:</span><span style="font-weight:700"> ask Vickie about habitat enhancement grants on land advancement.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Idea to bring back the amphitheater.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>New Business: Any new business introduced at this time</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Diversity to Parks</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">ACTION ITEM: Reach out to diversity groups to schedule park events&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Ideas include but are not limited to: Girls that Camp, Girls that Bike, and Fishing outreach.</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Schools in Parks</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">ACTION ITEM: Reach out to low income schools for FLANO to fund Field Trips to Parks</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>List of Restart Schools in our area:</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>NB Mills</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Third Creek Elementary and Middle</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Statesville Middle and High School</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Troutman Middle</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Trail Class</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>FLANO opportunity to fund trail building class for rangers</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">ACTION ITEM: Reach out to Greg for resource that was used in 2018</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">ACTION ITEM: Find a date for the trail class</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>National Public Lands Day 2023 FLANO Event Get out and Give Back</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Resources and Vendors for Events</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Start Planning Now</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Star Gazing Event</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Need volunteers for a stargazing event on July 29th from 7pm-9pm.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Next Meeting Dates:</span></span><br /><span></span><ol><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>August 2</span><span><span>nd</span></span><span>&nbsp;at 6:00 pm - Annual Meeting&nbsp;Planning&nbsp;-LANO VC</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>September 10</span><span><span>th</span></span><span>&nbsp;from 10 - 12:00 pm - Annual meeting</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>November 1</span><span><span>st</span></span><span>&nbsp;6:00 pm - LANO VC</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Adjourn.</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ol><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Events Overview:</span></span><br /><span></span><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>7/23/2022 9AM: FLANO Paddle Meet at Boat Launch</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>7/26/2022 3pm-4pm LANO Volunteer Day</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>7/29/2022 7pm-9pm - Stargazing event</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>8/2/2022&nbsp;at 6:00 pm - FLANO Board Meeting Visitor Center</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>8/27/2022 9AM: FLANO Bike Meet at VC</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>9/10/2022&nbsp;from 10 - 12:00 pm: FLANO Annual Meeting Visitor Center</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>9/24/2022: 9-12PM National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/1/2022: 9-12PM Catawba River Keepers Clean Up and FLANO Cook Out</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>10/22/2022: 9-12PM FLANO Volunteer Day</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>11/1/2022&nbsp;6:00 pm - FLANO Board Meeting Visitor Center</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>11/12/2022 9-12PM: FLANO Volunteer Day</span></span><br /><span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>12/10/20229-12PM: FLANO Volunteer Day</span></span><br /><span></span></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 03rd, 2022]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/may-03rd-2022]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/may-03rd-2022#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/may-03rd-2022</guid><description><![CDATA[FLANO BOARD MEETING - MAY 3, 2022&nbsp;Meeting Minutes:Event follow-up:Greg led two spring wildflower hikes last week:30 Participants at 9:00AM6 Participants at 2:00PMPotential new identification of threatened species in the parkACTION ITEM: Awaiting biologist updateReach back out to Greg for fall/late summer guided hikeACTION ITEM: Emailed Greg for dates, awaiting response.Anyone else interested in leading a guided hike?Shelia is interested in leading hikeACTION ITEM: Pick date this summer for  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span><strong>FLANO BOARD MEETING - MAY 3, 2022&nbsp;<br />Meeting Minutes:</strong></span><br /><span></span><ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Event follow-up:<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Greg led two spring wildflower hikes last week:<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">30 Participants at 9:00AM</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">6 Participants at 2:00PM</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Potential new identification of threatened species in the park<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>ACTION ITEM:</strong> Awaiting biologist update</span></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Reach back out to Greg for fall/late summer guided hike<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>ACTION ITEM: </strong>Emailed Greg for dates, awaiting response.</span></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Anyone else interested in leading a guided hike?<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Shelia is interested in leading hike<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>ACTION ITEM</strong>: Pick date this summer for guided hike, could do a Women&rsquo;s Walk?</span></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Email sent to Rangers for date of info session on guided hikes</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Upcoming Events<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Plan for upcoming events.<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Date for Catawba River Keepers Cleanup 2022<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">10/1/2022</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FLANO Cookout for Volunteers after event<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FLANO booth for T-shirts and information</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Burgers and Hot Dogs with drinks and sides</li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Lake Norman ideas for Service Dates in June, July and August<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Options: Clean-up, trail maintenance, etc.&nbsp; See Frances Dates below</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Outreach Events:<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FLANO Bike 6/25/2022 9AM: Meet at VC</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FLANO Paddle 7/23/2022 9AM: Meet at Boat Launch</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FLANO Run 8/27/2022 9AM: Meet at VC</li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">May 21, 2022: Party at the Park 4-8pm<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Troutman ESC Park Debbie and Jim volunteered to have FLANO booth for outreach</li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Frances LANO Volunteer Days</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol><ul><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>May 24th 3pm-4pm</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">June 28th 3pm-4pm</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">July 26th 3pm-4pm</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>August 30th 3pm-4pm</span></li></ul><br /><br /><span></span><ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">REI Grant Follow-Up:<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Working with State Park to get Wayside display for climate change.</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Have funds left from 2021-2022 grant that need spent $2223.81</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Received second year check for $5,000.<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Lake Norman Ideas for spending<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Family Camp old bathhouse for spring wildflower planting.<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Date in Spring 2023</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Need: Timber locks, soil, aerator, and planting mix</li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Proposed dates in Fall for volunteering:<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">9/24/2022: National Public Lands Day</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">10/22/2022: REI Grant</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">11/12/2022: REI Grant</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">12/10/2022: REI Grant</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Website Updates<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Update Board Members&nbsp; -Thanks!</li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Park Needs?<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FSP funding and FLANO funding available<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">$6551.42 FLANO Funds</li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FLANO for Sip it Forward Donation Opportunity at Hoptown Brewery&nbsp;<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Apply 10/1/2022</li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">New Business: Any new business introduced at this time<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Diversity to Parks<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>ACTION ITEM: Reach out to diversity groups to schedule park events&nbsp;</strong></span></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Schools in Parks<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>ACTION ITEM: Reach out to low income schools for FLANO to fund Field Trips to Parks</strong></span></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Trail Class<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">FLANO opportunity to fund trail building class for rangers</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>ACTION ITEM: Reach out to Greg for resource that was used in 2018</strong></span></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Fire on the Water 2023?</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">National Public Lands Day 2023 FLANO Event Get out and Give Back<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Resources and Vendors for Events</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Start Planning Now</li></ol></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Next Meeting Dates:<ol><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>July 12th at 6:00 pm - LANO VC</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>August 2</span><span>nd</span><span>&nbsp;at 6:00 pm - Annual Meeting&nbsp;Planning&nbsp;-LANO VC</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>September 10</span><span>th</span><span>&nbsp;from 10 - 12:00 pm ? - Annual meeting</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>November 1</span><span>st</span><span>&nbsp;6:00 pm - LANO VC</span></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Adjourn.</li></ol><br /><br /><span></span>Events Overview:<br /><span></span><ul><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">5/21/2022 4-8PM: Party at the Park Troutman ESC Park Visit our Booth</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>5/24/2022&nbsp; 3pm-4pm </span>FLANO Volunteer Day</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">6/25/2022 9AM: FLANO Bike Meet at VC</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">6/28/2022 3pm-4pm FLANO Volunteer Day</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>7/12/2022 6:00 pm &ndash; FLANO Board Meeting Visitor Center</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">7/23/2022 9AM: FLANO Paddle Meet at Boat Launch</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">7/26/2022 3pm-4pm FLANO Volunteer Day</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>8/2/2022&nbsp;at 6:00 pm - FLANO Board Meeting Visitor Center</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">8/27/2022 9AM: FLANO Bike Meet at VC</li></ul><br /><br /><span></span><ul><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>9/10/2022&nbsp;from 10 - 12:00 pm: FLANO Annual Meeting Visitor Center</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">9/24/2022: 9-12PM National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">10/1/2022: 9-12PM Catawba River Keepers Clean Up and FLANO Cook Out</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">10/22/2022: 9-12PM FLANO Volunteer Day</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>11/1/2022&nbsp;6:00 pm - FLANO Board Meeting Visitor Center</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">11/12/2022 9-12PM: FLANO Volunteer Day</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">12/10/20229-12PM: FLANO Volunteer Day</li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Meeting ScHeduled for August 28]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/annual-meeting-scheduled-for-august-28]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/annual-meeting-scheduled-for-august-28#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:33:48 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/annual-meeting-scheduled-for-august-28</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;The 2021 Annual Meeting for the Friends of Lake Norman State Park will be held on August 28 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Heron Picnic Shelter behind the Visitor's Center.The agenda will include a State of the Park report, officer and board elections and a short hike to preview new trails being constructed.&nbsp;Members are invited to suggest nominees for the board or officers.The winner of the Photo Contest will also be announced at the meeting.At the September 2020 annual meeting the f [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><br />&#8203;The 2021 Annual Meeting for the Friends of Lake Norman State Park will be held on August 28 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Heron Picnic Shelter behind the Visitor's Center.<br /><br />The agenda will include a State of the Park report, officer and board elections and a short hike to preview new trails being constructed.&nbsp;<br /><br />Members are invited to suggest nominees for the board or officers.<br /><br />The winner of the Photo Contest will also be announced at the meeting.<br /><br />At the September 2020 annual meeting the following officers were elected for 2 year terms ending in 2022:<br /><br />President - Michael Polzin<br />Vice President - Joy Shuck<br />Treasurer - Katie Wurtz<br /><br />Debbie Page and Vicki Taylor were elected to serve on the board for 2 year terms ending in 2022.<br /><br />Board members whose terms expire in 2021 are:<br /><br />Sheila Riddell<br />Jim Pogue<br />Patrick Wurtz<br />Kathie Kemp<br />Jenni Wyatt<br /><br />Nominations:<br /><br />The Nominating Committee recommends the following members for election in 2021 with terms ending 2023:<br /><br />Sheila Riddell<br />Jim Pogue<br />Patrick Wurtz<br />Kathie Kemp<br />Jenni Wyatt<br />&#8203;<br />The office of secretary is also open for nominations..</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board MeEting Minutes]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/board-meeting-minutes]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/board-meeting-minutes#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.friendsoflakenormanstatepark.org/news/board-meeting-minutes</guid><description><![CDATA[ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div 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