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Operational Reviews
A draft set of review questions and considerations can be viewed in the Member’s Area . A dozen association members and agency staff expressed their interest in assisting with development of the process, and a task force is being formed. Interested individuals may contact Donna Asbury at dasbury@appl.org to volunteer or for more information.

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A standardized agency reporting form that cooperating associations, interpretive associations, and friends organizations could use to report their contributions to their agency partners.
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Take Pride In America
This initiative, started by the Department of the Interior in 2003, strives to build national support for volunteers to help protect and improve public lands.

APPL, as a charter partner of this campaign, has promoted the program and showed support by through participation in volunteer activities supported by this initiative.  More>>

The following APPL Members are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2010:

APPL Members featured in articles in Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine:

• June/July 2010 - Focus on Name-Dropped Products: APPL Park Shops Recognize the Power Behind the Name
• May 2010 - APPL Stores Do a Brisk Business in Note Cards and Postcards
• March 2010 - The Challenges of Retail Display at the Nation’s Public Lands
• February 2010 - Nature 101: Merchandise That Covers the Park Terrain
• January 2009 - Pleasing Kids and Adults Alike in the Children's Department
• November / December 2009 - Apparel with a Purpose: Clothing at APPL Shops Bears Messages About Nature and History
• October 2009 - Environmentally Friendly Products Work Overtime at APPL Shops
• August 2009   - APPL Shops Find Success with Pins, Patches and Jewelry
• June/July 2009 – APPL Members Use Talents of Employees to Gain Public’s Interest in National Treasures
• May 2009  - APPL Shops Find Success with Name-Dropped Gifts
• March 2009  - APPL Stores Benefit from Apparel Sales
• January 2009 - Plush Sells at APPL Shops
• November/December 2008  - Thoughtful Buying Gives Shoppers a Mind for Spending
• October 2008 - Going Wild for Wildlife-Themed Products
• August / September 2008 issue  - Saying It with Display: Retail Storytelling Techniques
• June/July 2008 issue  - Eco-Friendly Products and Practices

Jefferson National Parks Association has a new address.

1 Memorial Drive
Suite 1900
St. Louis, MO 63102

Their telephone numbers remain the same.

The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) presented their annual awards at their national workshop in November. These included NAI’s Professional Awards, Interpretive Media Awards, and Magazine Awards.  View the winners list.

Bryce Canyon Natural History Association’s staff has new phone numbers:
• Gayle Pollock, Executive Director, 435-834-4780
• Lesa Pollock, Business Manager, 435-834-4781
• Paula Henrie, Publications Specialist, 435-834-4782
• Shawn Chynoweth, Retail Operations Supervisor, 435-834-4783
• Marilyn Bulkley, Education Outreach Specialist, 435-834-4783

Alaska Geographic’s address has changed. Please note their new address:

Alaska Geographic
810 East 9th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501

Mike Boren, Executive Director of the Big Bend Natural History Association, has new e-mail address. It is borendon@hotmail.com.

Staffing News:

Lorien Moore is APPL’s new main contact for Friends of Minute Man National Park.

Marlene Cartter is APPL’s new contact at the Piedras Blancas Light Station Association.