Brief history of Oregon State Parks Trust, the only statewide nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing Oregon's state parks.

1. A BRIEF HISTORY OF OREGON STATE PARKS TRUST By Dave Eshbaugh, Executive Director Updated 10/2009

3. OREGON STATE PARKS TRUST:IN THE BEGINNING Founded in 1995. 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. Principal charitable purpose: “to acquire, obtain, and maintain funds or property for donation to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for public park or public recreation purposes.”

4. AGREEMENT WITH OREGON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Unique collaborative agreement, established 8/23/1995. Modified in 2001 following Secretary of State’s audit. Works in partnership with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, however the Trust is an independent nonprofit organization.

5. OREGON STATE PARKS TRUSTFOUNDING TRUSTEES William S. “Bill” Naito Brian G. Booth Nancy N. Russell A. William “Bill” Sweet Robert L. “Bob” Meinen L. L. “Stub” Stewart David G. Talbot

6. OREGON STATE PARKS TRUST (1995) After briefly being based in Portland, the Trust’s administrative office moves to Salem; Oregon Parks and Recreation Department provides office space Jackie Franke is 1st Executive Director; also a part-time OPRD employee. Jackie Franke

7. YURTS IN STATE PARKS (1996) Oregon State Parks Trust receives a $245,000 loan from Meyer Memorial Trust that is used to place yurts in state parks.

8. SMITH ROCK STATE PARK (1997) Provides $110,000 to purchase five acres to add to Smith Rock State Park.

9. FAREWELL BEND STATE PARK (1997) Provides $17,843 for handicapped-accessible fishing pier at Farewell Bend State Park.

10. MEASURE 66 (1998) Budget cutbacks were threatening state parks. Measure 66 was a constitutional amendment that would dedicate15% of Oregon Lottery funds to state parks, beaches, habitat and watershed protection. Passed in November 1998 with 69% approval. Lottery funds now provide ~40% of OPRD’s biennial budget. Must be reauthorized by 2014.

11. OREGON STATE PARKS TRUSTRELOCATION OF OFFICES (2001) In 2001, OSPT moves its offices from Salem to Bend. Sharon Leighty is OSPT’s 2nd Executive Director. Sharon Leighty

12. PRIORITY CAMPAIGN:VISTA HOUSE AT CROWN POINT (2001-2006) Goal: Raise funds to restore Vista House at Crown Point. Chair: Mary V. Bishop. Results: Provided $2.1 million for restorations and improvements, including adding ADA-accessibility (elevator & ramp) without damaging the historic architecture.

13. OREGON STATE PARKS TRUSTOFFICE RELOCATION (2006) In 2006, OSPT moves its offices from Bend to Portland. Dave Eshbaugh beccomes 3rdExecutive Director. Office space donated by David Evans & Associates.

14. PRIORITY CAMPAIGN:KAM WAH CHUNG & CO. MUSEUM (2005-2008) Goal: Raise funds to restore the Kam Wah Chung & Co. Museum. Chair: Oregon First Lady Mary Oberst. Results: Raised $1.5 million, Restored building, improved security and fire systems, inventoried artifact collections, and more.

15. PRIORITY PROJECT:CHAMPOEG INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS (2007-2008) Goal: Raise funds to update Visitor Center interpretive displays and exhibits. Chair: Greg Leo. Results: Raised over $200,000 for new and improved exhibits. Reopened to the public in October 2008. Champoeg State Heritage Area, Visitor Center

16. PRIORITY CAMPAIGN:MARR RANCH PROPERTY ACQUISITION (2007-2009) Goal: In collaboration with OPRD, purchase 62-acre property near Wallowa Lake. Results: Raised $900,000 to purchase partial interest in property, now Iwetemlaykin SHS. Park to open to public in October 2009. Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site

17. RELATIONSHIP: OREGON STATE PARKS TRUST & OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

18. OREGON STATE PARKS TRUST:GENERAL PRIORITIES

19. PRIORITY PROJECTS

20. SOURCES OF UNRESTRICTED REVENUES

21. OREGON STATE PARKS TRUST:PEOPLE Governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees (currently 10 Directors & Officers). Day-to-day operations carried out by 2 (1.9 FTE) paid staff. Assisted by ~100 non-Board volunteers. Supported annually by ~300-400 donors (individuals, businesses & foundations).

22. OREGON STATE PARKS TRUST: CURRENT TRUSTEES Chuck Sams, Secretary Kristen Stram Pempel, Vice Chair Mary Jane Guyer, Secretary Lee Jimerson, Chair Terry Armentrout Ted Herzog Bennett Burns John Edmundson Dan Skerritt Jon Stride

23. OREGON STATE PARKS TRUST: STAFF Julie Miner, Office Manager Dave Eshbaugh, Executive Director

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29. Make a provision for Oregon State Parks Trust in your will or estate.

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