Friends of Spy Pond Park

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Sports & Recreation

Location

PO BOX 1051E ARLINGTON, MA 02474 United States

Website:

http://www.friendsofspypondpark.org

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FSPP General Vice-President(s)

Flexible Schedule | Arlington, MA 02474

General Vice President: Follow and assist carrying out the Presidential tasks that follow, as requested to do so. President: Schedule bimonthly meetings, set an agenda the week before, send out a reminder to board with agenda, previous minutes and solicit additional items for the agenda prior to the meeting. Arrange in October for a speaker for the December Annual Meeting. Announce and mail to membership the December annual meeting in November with end of the year financial appeal. Run the meetings with updates from each officer and committee. Receive and file .doc of meeting minutes from the Recording Secretary and send approved minutes to Web Team for posting on the website. Write dues and donation solicitation letter to send via street delivery, when possible, and by email in April or the beginning of May and an end of the year solicitation in November. Arrange for the Mailing Team to do mailings twice yearly. Work with the Communications and Outreach Co-Chairs to solicit ideas for and set deadlines in advance for newsletter article submission and layout. Edit articles submitted for the newsletter received by the Outreach Co-Chair, collect articles and photos in a folder, post all on the FSPP ftp site when ready for layout 1-2 weeks before deadline and notify the above. Arrange to send emails to email list from database to post quarterly newsletters and notices online and on bulletin boards. Work with the Publicity Chair to advertise Work Days and other events to the membership and general public. Do outreach on Work Days and at events. Communicate with DPW and Park and Rec. Directors and Commissioners when needed. Oversee accomplishment of standing and annual goals and set new goals at the annual meetings. Collaborate with and oversee officer and committee performance. Solicit new officers and chairpersons as necessary.

Date Posted: 2024-02-15
FSPP Communications and Outreach Co-Chair

Flexible Schedule | Arlington, MA 02474

Communications and Outreach Co-Chair: Sign up for and attend Arlington Town events and festivals, solicit and schedule helpers for the booth/table, set up and sign people in on Workdays April through October, distribute information at the FSPP booth to familiarize citizens with the Friends of Spy Pond Park and Spy Pond, discuss their needs and benefits with passers-by, sell t-shirts, distribute Spy and Spy Pond stickers and brochures and accept memberships, write a short article for the FSPP Newsletter about the FSPP experience at Town Day, Feast of the East, or other outreach opportunities Assist in designing a FSPP display board for use at the above events, schedule and erect a display at the Robbins Library, every other year, or more, if possible. Solicit articles and photos for three newsletters/year from knowledgeable and willing friends and neighbors of Spy Pond Park approximately three weeks before the deadline announced at a prior FSPP meeting, send collected information to the President for editing and sending content for layout. Have desired number of newsletters printed, distribute and maintain a supply of newsletters and brochures at the Arlington libraries and in plastic display cases attached to park bulletin boards. Attend virtual meetings of the Friends of Spy Pond Park Board and Committees every other month Social distancing and masking guidelines followed according to Town of Arlington at in person events indoors and outdoors

Date Posted: 2024-02-15
FSPP Publicity Committee

Flexible Schedule | Arlington, MA 02474

Publicity Committee Member helps the Chair with the following tasks when needed: Write and post announcements of Workdays on event websites such as Arlington Patch, Arlington Advocate (wickedlocal.com), Your Arlington, the Boston Globe and especially on social media. Maintain and update a "Friends and Neighbors" list of email addresses. Send monthly advance notice of Workdays to the list, the events editor at the Arlington Advocate, and the "arlingtonlist" list serve. Write and solicit periodic publicity articles for submission to the FSPP newsletter and to the Arlington Advocate for special events and Team members post laminated newsletters publicity on bulletin boards.

Date Posted: 2024-02-15

Organization Information

Mission Statement

The Friends of Spy Pond Park is a nonprofit organization which supports the preservation, enhancement, and enjoyment of Spy Pond Park and Spy Pond as natural and community resources.

Description

FSSP supports the
Ongoing protection and beautification of the park
Preservation of open green space and wild life
Prevention and reduction of pond pollution
Use of the park as a community and cultural resource

There are volunteer opportunities on Work Days 1/mo. and Fun Days usually once a year posted on our website. The park is located between Pond Lane and Linwood Street in East Arlington, MA

Reviews

by Karen L G. from Arlington, MA (Administrator for this Organization) (2023-12-31 12:58:18.0)

You have a great opportunity to contribute to an environmental organization and help the community maintain the natural beauty and health of Spy Pond Park and Spy Pond. You can give as much or as little of your time and energy as you are able in this endeavor, either outdoors or in an administrative capacity. The organization has many dedicated volunteers who have provided ongoing support for our mission. I and others who have come to FSPP through volunteersmatch.org feel our involvement is fulfilling and worthwhile. So, can you!

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