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| About Us |
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We are located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in
Michigan's Ottawa County. Organized as a 501(c)(3)
non-profit corporation in 2005, the Friends of Ottawa County Parks have vigorously built public
awareness of County Parks by:
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..hosting
events to introduce park properties and facilities to the public. |
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..providing
information about the county park system at fairs, community
celebrations, and out-lying recreation sites |
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..sponsoring a low-cost Grand River excursion for families on the
paddle-wheeler Grand Lady |
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..organizing events to explore & discover features within the parks |
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planning and assisting Parks staff with activities to involve residents
and visitors in healthy activity and nature appreciation. |
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Where and when we Meet:
Member meetings
are usually held
the third Wednesday of the month, in one of the Ottawa County Fillmore
Complex's conference rooms. The address is 12220 Fillmore, just west of
120th Avenue. Watch the agenda notices for any changes of time or place.
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Governance:
All members are
encouraged to attend the member meetings to make suggestions and participate
in planning and discussions. The elected Board of Directors and Officers
make the decisions for operation of the organization in cooperation with the
Parks Department and Parks Commission.
2012 - 2013 Board of Directors:
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Donald Williams, President
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Liz Notman, Vice President
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Maureen McElroy, Secretary
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Alice Hoban, Treasurer
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Ray Statema, Parks Commission Representative
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Jim O'Brien
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Jennifer Snideman
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Mike Cary
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Mary Jane Byker
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Dan (Dutch) Besteman, Member Representative
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Jeanine Roberts, Member Representative
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