May 03rd, 2022

FLANO BOARD MEETING - MAY 3, 2022 
Meeting Minutes:

1. Event follow-up:
   1. Greg led two spring wildflower hikes last week:
      1. 30 Participants at 9:00AM
      2. 6 Participants at 2:00PM
      3. Potential new identification of threatened species in the park
         1. ACTION ITEM: Awaiting biologist update
      4. Reach back out to Greg for fall/late summer guided hike
         1. ACTION ITEM: Emailed Greg for dates, awaiting response.
      5. Anyone else interested in leading a guided hike?
         1. Shelia is interested in leading hike
            1. ACTION ITEM: Pick date this summer for guided hike, could do a Women’s Walk?
         2. Email sent to Rangers for date of info session on guided hikes
2. Upcoming Events
   1. Plan for upcoming events.
      1. Date for Catawba River Keepers Cleanup 2022
         1. 10/1/2022
         2. FLANO Cookout for Volunteers after event
            1. FLANO booth for T-shirts and information
            2. Burgers and Hot Dogs with drinks and sides
      2. Lake Norman ideas for Service Dates in June, July and August
         1. Options: Clean-up, trail maintenance, etc.  See Frances Dates below
         2. Outreach Events:
            1. FLANO Bike 6/25/2022 9AM: Meet at VC
            2. FLANO Paddle 7/23/2022 9AM: Meet at Boat Launch
            3. FLANO Run 8/27/2022 9AM: Meet at VC
         3. May 21, 2022: Party at the Park 4-8pm
            1. Troutman ESC Park Debbie and Jim volunteered to have FLANO booth for outreach
      3. Frances LANO Volunteer Days

• May 24th 3pm-4pm
• June 28th 3pm-4pm
• July 26th 3pm-4pm
• August 30th 3pm-4pm

1. REI Grant Follow-Up:
   1. Working with State Park to get Wayside display for climate change.
   2. Have funds left from 2021-2022 grant that need spent $2223.81
   3. Received second year check for $5,000.
      1. Lake Norman Ideas for spending
         1. Family Camp old bathhouse for spring wildflower planting.
            1. Date in Spring 2023
            2. Need: Timber locks, soil, aerator, and planting mix
      2. Proposed dates in Fall for volunteering:
         1. 9/24/2022: National Public Lands Day
         2. 10/22/2022: REI Grant
         3. 11/12/2022: REI Grant
         4. 12/10/2022: REI Grant
2. Website Updates
   1. Update Board Members  -Thanks!
3. Park Needs?
   1. FSP funding and FLANO funding available
      1. $6551.42 FLANO Funds
   2. FLANO for Sip it Forward Donation Opportunity at Hoptown Brewery 
      1. Apply 10/1/2022
4. New Business: Any new business introduced at this time
   1. Diversity to Parks
      1. ACTION ITEM: Reach out to diversity groups to schedule park events 
   2. Schools in Parks
      1. ACTION ITEM: Reach out to low income schools for FLANO to fund Field Trips to Parks
   3. Trail Class
      1. FLANO opportunity to fund trail building class for rangers
      2. ACTION ITEM: Reach out to Greg for resource that was used in 2018
   4. Fire on the Water 2023?
   5. National Public Lands Day 2023 FLANO Event Get out and Give Back
      1. Resources and Vendors for Events
      2. Start Planning Now
5. Next Meeting Dates:
   1. July 12th at 6:00 pm - LANO VC
   2. August 2nd at 6:00 pm - Annual Meeting Planning -LANO VC
   3. September 10th from 10 - 12:00 pm ? - Annual meeting
   4. November 1st 6:00 pm - LANO VC
6. Adjourn.

Events Overview:

• 5/21/2022 4-8PM: Party at the Park Troutman ESC Park Visit our Booth
• 5/24/2022  3pm-4pm FLANO Volunteer Day
• 6/25/2022 9AM: FLANO Bike Meet at VC
• 6/28/2022 3pm-4pm FLANO Volunteer Day
• 7/12/2022 6:00 pm – FLANO Board Meeting Visitor Center
• 7/23/2022 9AM: FLANO Paddle Meet at Boat Launch
• 7/26/2022 3pm-4pm FLANO Volunteer Day
• 8/2/2022 at 6:00 pm - FLANO Board Meeting Visitor Center
• 8/27/2022 9AM: FLANO Bike Meet at VC

• 9/10/2022 from 10 - 12:00 pm: FLANO Annual Meeting Visitor Center
• 9/24/2022: 9-12PM National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event
• 10/1/2022: 9-12PM Catawba River Keepers Clean Up and FLANO Cook Out
• 10/22/2022: 9-12PM FLANO Volunteer Day
• 11/1/2022 6:00 pm - FLANO Board Meeting Visitor Center
• 11/12/2022 9-12PM: FLANO Volunteer Day
• 12/10/20229-12PM: FLANO Volunteer Day