Friends Handbook
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Best Practices Handbook (PDF)
- Introduction & Table of Contents
- Background
- Organizing
- Board of Directors
- Operating a Friends Group
- The Wisconsin State Parks System's Role
- Wisconsin Statute on Nonstock Corporations
- Guide to Forming an Official Friends Group in Wisconsin
- Helpful Resources
- Bibliography
Other Helpful Forms: (PDF)
- Sample Friends Agreement
- Sample Bylaws
- Articles of Incorporation Application (Nonstock Corporation)
- Memo about Insurance Requirements for local Friends Groups
- Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grant Instructions & Application
- Natural Resources Grants
- Department of Financial Institutions
- State Parks & Forest Heritage Trust Fund Application
- Postage Statement -Nonprofit Standard Mail
- Form 990
- Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing Application
