California Association of Regional Park and Open Space Administrators
A professional association working to protect our natural resources and to improve the quality of life for all Californians

Dues Renewal 2009/2010

It's time to renew your CARPOSA membership for the July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 fiscal year.  As a follow up to requests, we now offer the ability to pay by check or by credit card/Paypal.

If you would like to pay by check, then please Download the dues renewal form and send it in along with you payment.  Current members qualify for the discounted conference rate.

 If you wish to pay by credit card or PayPal account, then please click on the "register" button to be taken to the EventBrite website to complete the transaction.   

CARPOSA is the California Association of Regional Park and Open Space Administrators. Our membership is comprised of professional staff members from a variety of California Park and Open Space management agencies.

CARPOSA has a longstanding reputation for working effectively with legislators, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, the California Association of Counties, and State and Federal agencies to promote effective and meaningful programs and legislation and to promote funding of open space, park and recreation programs.

CARPOSA 2010 FALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED!

The Fall 2010 Conference has been scheduled for Wednesday - Friday, September 15 -17.

Riverside County Parks and Open Space has generously offered to host the conference. 

An array of exciting field trips and other activities and networking opportunities are being organized.

Check the conference page  for the latest information, and the link to the online site where you can register to attend the conference.

Be sure to register before July 30, 2010 to get your early registration discount!

CARPOSA's Logo Reflects Our Role!

In keeping with the organization's role as the premier networking and professional leadership organization for those involved in managing California's Park and Open Space lands, the membership approved the design of a new logo, which is shown above. 

Thanks to the hard work of the design team, this symbol of our organization will be used to promote our visibility and mission.  

CARPOSA Brochure The CARPOSA brochure has additional information about the organization, and is also a membership application.  Please download this document (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) Click here for a CARPOSA membership brochure

CARPOSA By-Laws

CARPOSA's By-laws are available on-line.  Follow this link to download the latest version, including changes from the 2004 General Membership meeting.

CARPOSA's By-Laws (PDF File) 10-7-2004

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

• Participating in the formation, review and adoption of state and federal legislation
• Providing networking opportunities between agencies.
• Offering assistance, recommendations and comments to local, state and federal officials on pertinent issues.
• Presenting growth and educational opportunities for professional staff members at different levels in your agency's organization.
• Organizing dynamic and interesting conferences for members.