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X-WR-CALDESC:We have an exciting announcement to share with all of you conc
 erning the future of the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program. Historically\
 , the majority of the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program’s (NMNP) operatin
 g budget has come from grants through the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NE
 T)\, in addition to the cash contributions and in-kind support we receive 
 from our partnering organizations through the Nebraska Master Naturalist F
 oundation (NMNF). With our current NET grant cycle ending in June of 2023\
 , NMNP staff and leadership have been seeking a new administrative home th
 at will offer support and financial sustainability for our program in the 
 coming years. We are pleased to report that we are working with the Nebras
 ka Statewide Arboretum to trial becoming part of their organization. \n\n
 \nThe Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiz
 ation that is part of the Nebraska Forest Service and under the umbrella o
 f the University of Nebraska system. It has a more than 40-year history of
  collaborating with and supporting communities statewide to create a healt
 hier\, more resilient environment for all Nebraskans. NSA has invited the 
 Nebraska Master Naturalist Program to become a program within their organi
 zation. Both organizations believe that our similar missions and shared va
 lues align well and will be mutually beneficial to our partners\, members 
 and stakeholders.  \n\nBenefits of this organizational merger include the 
 following: \n\nNo changes in NMNP programming or membership/volunteer stru
 cture\; the NMNP will continue to operate as normal. \n\nNMNP will still b
 e part of the University of Nebraska system\, which will allow us to conti
 nue to benefit from the University’s reputation and network of instructors
  and resources that enhances our programming. \n\nPotential for more progr
 am growth and sustainability with the support of NSA staff and their exist
 ing partnerships. \n\nThis merger will avert any disruption in NMNP progra
 m delivery and continuity. \n\n \nStarting this month\, the NSA and NMNP h
 ave entered a trial merger period that will run from November – March of 2
 023. This trial period and proposal terms have been approved by the NMNP/F
 oundation and the NSA Board and UNL leadership.  \n \n\nTogether\, all inv
 olved have set some specific metrics for success\, including a fundraising
  goal established by the NSA board. In order to ensure the financial solve
 ncy of the program\, the goal is to raise $100\,000 by the end of March. T
 his trial period will also help both organizations evaluate whether the mi
 ssion\, vision and direction of our organizations are well-aligned and wel
 l-positioned for future success.  \n\nPlease see the following Q&A sheet f
 or additional details about questions you might have. We also invite you t
 o participate in a Zoom information session on Wednesday November 30th at 
 2:00pm. Hanna Pinneo\, Executive Director of NSA\, and I will be happy to 
 address any additional questions and discuss the specifics of this excitin
 g opportunity with you further.
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DESCRIPTION:We have an exciting announcement to share with all of you conce
 rning the future of the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program. Historically\,
  the majority of the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program’s (NMNP) operating
  budget has come from grants through the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET
 )\, in addition to the cash contributions and in-kind support we receive f
 rom our partnering organizations through the Nebraska Master Naturalist Fo
 undation (NMNF). With our current NET grant cycle ending in June of 2023\,
  NMNP staff and leadership have been seeking a new administrative home tha
 t will offer support and financial sustainability for our program in the c
 oming years. We are pleased to report that we are working with the Nebrask
 a Statewide Arboretum to trial becoming part of their organization. \n\n\n
 The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizat
 ion that is part of the Nebraska Forest Service and under the umbrella of 
 the University of Nebraska system. It has a more than 40-year history of c
 ollaborating with and supporting communities statewide to create a healthi
 er\, more resilient environment for all Nebraskans. NSA has invited the Ne
 braska Master Naturalist Program to become a program within their organiza
 tion. Both organizations believe that our similar missions and shared valu
 es align well and will be mutually beneficial to our partners\, members an
 d stakeholders.  \n\nBenefits of this organizational merger include the fo
 llowing: \n\nNo changes in NMNP programming or membership/volunteer struct
 ure\; the NMNP will continue to operate as normal. \n\nNMNP will still be 
 part of the University of Nebraska system\, which will allow us to continu
 e to benefit from the University’s reputation and network of instructors a
 nd resources that enhances our programming. \n\nPotential for more program
  growth and sustainability with the support of NSA staff and their existin
 g partnerships. \n\nThis merger will avert any disruption in NMNP program 
 delivery and continuity. \n\n \nStarting this month\, the NSA and NMNP hav
 e entered a trial merger period that will run from November – March of 202
 3. This trial period and proposal terms have been approved by the NMNP/Fou
 ndation and the NSA Board and UNL leadership.  \n \n\nTogether\, all invol
 ved have set some specific metrics for success\, including a fundraising g
 oal established by the NSA board. In order to ensure the financial solvenc
 y of the program\, the goal is to raise $100\,000 by the end of March. Thi
 s trial period will also help both organizations evaluate whether the miss
 ion\, vision and direction of our organizations are well-aligned and well-
 positioned for future success.  \n\nPlease see the following Q&A sheet for
  additional details about questions you might have. We also invite you to 
 participate in a Zoom information session on Wednesday November 30th at 2:
 00pm. Hanna Pinneo\, Executive Director of NSA\, and I will be happy to ad
 dress any additional questions and discuss the specifics of this exciting 
 opportunity with you further.
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SUMMARY:NMNP -> NSA Informational Meeting
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