Friends of the BluffsSouthern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Idea Slam, Red Wing 2012

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For the Enjoyment, Promotion and Stewardship of the public bluff lands within the city of Red Wing.

Our Vision: All Red Wing residents will enjoy daily access to good nutrition and physical

activity so they can live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

www.livehealthyredwing.org

TrailsCannon Valley Trail – CVT Joint Powers BoardGoodhue Pioneer State Trail – MN DNRGreat River Trail – MN DOT

Waterways Cannon River – MN DNRMississippi River- Red Wing Wildlife League

- Izaak Walton League local chapter

Bluffs – NONE! Needs a designated local custodian group.

Current Local Custodians

Friends of the Bluffs

Will provide an avenue for assisting the city of Red Wing in sustaining these

and other efforts for future generations.

Enjoyment

Hikers, Dog Walkers, Trail Runners, Mountain Bikers, Cross Country

Skiers, Rock Climbers, Snow Shoers, Disc Golfers, Geocachers, Bow Hunters, Bird Watchers, Picnickers,

Scenic Drivers, Tourists!

Friends of the Bluffswill be a collective Voicefor all who use the bluffs.

Start-up board is fine-turning details.Membership will start July 15, 2012.

Promotion

Market the local assets to the outdoor recreation culture!

This demographic spends $

Other small towns have been successful in doing this.

• Host events for bluffs activity groups Trail Runs, Mtn Bike Races, Disc Golf, Geocaching, & more

• Cross promote with other local resources

• Start building local and regional knowledge about our fantastic outdoor assets

Showcase our unique bluff assets

• Helping make Red Wing the best outdoor recreation town in the5-state region

Market this Culture

Stewardship

Protecting

Enhancing

Improving

The public bluff lands within the city

Education about local history, geography, culture and biology via

kiosks, signage and website.

Trail maintenance for erosion control, limb removal, ski trail

grooming, and directional signage

Improvements to scenic overlooks for both aesthetics and safety.

Protect native vegetation from invasive species.

Influence city policy regarding the public bluff lands within the city.

Where Are We Now?

Current Investmentfor Red Wing Bluffs

Red Wing Area Fund

Quarries Renovation Project at Memorial Park

2012

Live Healthy Red Wing

Initiative:75% of residents will live within a

15-minute walk to a nature trail

Committed Collaborative

Partners Red Wing Area Fund

Live Healthy Red Wing

City of Red Wing

Vasque Division of Red Wing Shoes

MN Audubon Society

RW Area Mountain Bike Organization

RW Aurora Ski Club

Red Wing Environmental Learning Center

Eagle Scouts

High School Students through annual Earth Day

Collaborative Partners that need to

be asked! Cannon Valley Trail

Community Recreation

YMCA

Horticulture Group

Visitor and Convention Bureau

Downtown Main Street

Chamber of Commerce

Others!

Media Committee Forming

Do YOU want to join?

Designing/writing web site

Designing/writing Facebook page

Conducting membership drive

Six Month Start-up Budget

IncomeSMIF Grant Funds 4,500

LHRW Grant 2,000

Future memberships 3,000

In Kind Value* 6,000

TOTAL $15,500

* In Kind Summary

Legal – Lisa Bayley $ 1,000

Design – Julie Quinn $ 2,000

Admin Time – LHRW $ 1,000

Business – Patterson $ 1,000

Printing – RW Shoe Co $ 1,000

ExpendituresNonprofit filing fee 70

Website setup 2,500

Board Liability Ins. 600

Laptop 1,000

Software 400

Addtl Printing/Postage 1,500

Bank/Merchant Fees 230

Accountant 200

1st Project Seed (Membrshps) 3,000

In Kind Value 6,000

TOTAL $15,500

Membership Crucial for Sustainability

Individual

Provide ‘tiered’ levels of membership

Provide avenues for planned estate / trust giving

Business

Higher level of financial support

Sponsorship opportunities for Friends of the Bluffs events

Other Opportunities for

Sustainable Funding Annual Individual and

Corporate Memberships

Corporate Event Sponsorships

Event Revenue

Available State and Federal Grant Monies

Individual Planned Giving

The Best Part...

Seeing a difference

in our community!

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” ― John Muir