Take pride in America. (Tip-Off).By working with volunteers, young and old, we lend our hands to heal our land, one acre at a time. And in so doing, we are celebrating the start of the national, grassroots, bipartisan Take Pride in America Take Pride in America is a Department of the Interior partnership program that enables individuals, civic groups, corporations and others to volunteer in caring for the lands that we share. program," said Interior Secretary Gal Norton as she launched the national partnerships initiative aimed at increasing volunteer serve in America's public lands. NRPA NRPA National Recreation and Park Association NRPA Natural Resources Protective Association (Staten Island, NY) NRPA Niagara Regional Police Association (Canada) NRPA National Rifle and Pistol Association is one of the national partners in this initiative, along with organizations such as the American Recreation Coalition, Youth Service America Youth Service America, or YSA, is a resource center that partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people, ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally. , National Geographic Society National Geographic Society U.S. scientific society founded in 1888 in Washington, D.C., by a small group of eminent explorers and scientists “for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge. and The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Company. "Community park and recreation agencies have long known the value of citizen volunteers," says NRPA Chair David Lose, FALSA. "We can not only help other agencies learn how NRPA members have leveraged this valuable resource, but it also is a perfect opportunity for members to expand their cadre of volunteers." Get your community excited about Take Pride in America. Go to www. TakePride.gov for ideas and suggestions to get involved, and to learn how you can get national recognition for the volunteers who support your community. |
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