APA : 2014

Astoria Park Alliance 

meeting schedules first 

Tuesday, February

All are welcome!!!

No regular meeting for Jan 2014.

Next regular meeting, first Tuesday Feb 2014.

[to be updated]

Welcome, introductions, and Thank You for coming.

Astoriaparkalliance.blogspot.com/2013/ / APA-Dec-03

6:30PM

• Introductions and sign in (5 min)
•  ... 

7:00PM
Working agenda

• ... 

• ...

Farewell!

Safety in the park - Call 311 for any problems or issues

• MulchFest tree recycle 2014 - Jan 11 and Jan 12

• Astoria Park Shorefest [APSF]  2013 Thank You!

Recycle your Christmas Tree at
Mulchfest Jan 11 and Jan 12
in Astoria Park parking lot.

Queens Gazette Pdf 2013 Nov 27
www.qgazette.com /news / 2013-11-27/ PDF

2014 APA officers
2014  Fitness Classes and programming

facebook.com/pages/Astoria-Park-Alliance

@APAlliance

 astoriaparkalliance.blogspot.com

Astoria Park Alliance

www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless /html/compost/ collections_XMAStrees_coll

www.NYCgovparks.org /highlights/festivals/ mulchfest

MulchFest 2014

[Off the path] Oh Ranger - Astoria-Park-beyond-the-pool

OhRangerParkfinder.tumblr / / / astoria-park-beyond-the-pool



http://tmblr.co/Zsi1AuTpp6Mk

Astoria Park Holiday Tree Lighting - Wed Dec 18 6:30 [Central Astoria]

A new tree in Astoria Park and a new tradition! Thank you Central Astoria Local Development Corporation, Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski and Park Manager Norman Chan for working together to make this happen!

Visit CentralAstoria.org /events/ Astoria-Park-holiday-tree

CentralAstoria.org/events/2014-holiday-tree-lighting

Inaugural Astoria Park Holiday Tree Lighting

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 

- 6:30 p.m.

You're Invited! Don't miss the first ever Astoria Park Holiday Tree Lighting coming up on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30p.m. Start a new Holiday tradition this year that will last for years to come!

Astoria Park Lawn

by 19th Street & 23rd Avenue

featuring a special guest reading of
Twas the Night Before Christmas

For more on the announcement: dailynewsadvertising.blogspot.com/2013/12/ 

central-astoria-ldc-tree-lighting

Carolers light the #holiday tree at Astoria Park, … http://t.co/YgMFuV1z83
— NYC Parks & Rec. (@NYCParks)

New York Cares #VOLUNTEER [APA] Dec

New.York.Cares #VOLUNTEER 

[APA] 2013 & 2014

We thank our #volunteers and NewYorkCares for the regular efforts to revitalize
Astoria Park, our green space heart.  <3  This of course is in addition to the
much needed care done by the NYCParks and staff. We appreciate the gardening,
weeding, debris removal, mulching, bench painting, and many other park activities
done for love of the environment and of the community.

Our cheers to each and all!

Thanks NY Cares !

www.newyorkcares.org/volunteer/volunteer_opportunities/search_projects

www.facebook.com//Astoria-Park-Alliance

Getting Started

www.newyorkcares.org/volunteer/volunteer_opportunities/getting_started

Volunteers provide crucial services in every borough.

Here's how:

www.newyorkcares.org/getting-started

Getting Started

Start giving back in your community and make a difference.

STEP 1: CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT

Get started by setting up your own New York Cares account. You will be able to use
this account to register for volunteer opportunities, view your upcoming projects, and
evaluate ones that you've already done!

STEP 2: ATTEND ORIENTATION

You can then learn more at your New York Cares orientation. We run dozens of orientations
every month throughout the city. At orientation, you'll learn how we work and what you
can do as a volunteer.

STEP 3: SIGN UP FOR A PROJECT

After you've been to orientation, you can get started signing up for projects.
Search online and find the best project for you!

PLEASE NOTE: You must be at least 18 years old to participate in New York Cares year-round volunteering.


See Dec 3 or Dec 17 for possible orientation in Astoria, Queens.

New York Cares ::Volunteer Opportunities

 #volunteer

Historic New York: Astoria Park Highlights [ Dec 07 ]

www.NYCgovParks.org / / AstoriaPark / events

Historic New York: 

Astoria Park Highlights

1:00 p.m.
Location: Astoria Pool Deck (in Astoria Park)

Free!
Historic New York: Astoria Park Highlights
Saturday, December 7, 2013
1:00 p.m.  

Urban Park Rangers specialize in interpretation of historic turning points, both natural and man-made, in our city’s long history.
All programs are historic walking tours unless otherwise noted. Certain popular programs have limited space and may require registration.

Astoria Pool Deck

Directions to this location
Meet at the lot on Hoyt Avenue and 19th Street.
Cost Free

Event Organizer
Urban Park Rangers

Location

Map data ©2013 Google

Terms of Use

Map

Contact Number
(718) 846-2731
CategoriesEducation, History, Waterfront

www.NYCgovParks.org / programs / rangers

Urban Park Rangers   

The Urban Park Rangers connect New Yorkers to the natural world through environmental education, outdoor recreation, wildlife management and active conservation.

For over 30 years the Urban Park Rangers have helped New Yorkers of all ages to discover the great outdoors, uncovering the natural wonders that exist right here in their own backyard.
With a NYC Park Ranger as your ambassador to the natural world, you can experience the marvels of an urban ecosystem. NYC Park Rangers welcome school children and their teachers through The Natural Classroom, high school students through the Ranger Conservation Corps, families and adults through Weekend Adventures, and groups looking for team building opportunities through the Adventure Course and Custom Adventures.
NYC Park Rangers serve all levels of interest from the novice to the seasoned nature lover. No matter which activity you choose, the Urban Park Rangers will help you get in touch with the Big Apple’s wild side. Adventure, discovery, and the natural world are just blocks away.

Return of the Leaf Fest - APA - 10:30 AM Saturday Dec 7th

Please check Facebook for updates and details.

www.facebook.com/events/192885930900878


Please join Astoria Park Alliance, BIG NYC Compost, and NYC Parks Dept for

the last day of Leaf Fest 2013!
Meet at the Astoria Park field house near the tennis courts
(21st Street & Astoria Park South) 

at 10:30 am December 7th.

34 bags of leaves bagged for compost today from Astoria Park Leaf Fest 2013. Parks staff collected even more today along 19th Street in front of Astoria Pool. Great job, everyone!

Thanks You, Jorge, Park Supervisor and Nichole, Partnerships for Parks Outreach Coordinator for all your help today in Astoria Park on this busy Saturday in Queens!

 

Leaves will be composted by BIG NYC Compost!
Burn off that pecan pie and meet your neighbors! Earn community service hours! Or just rake for the fun of being outside!

Astoria Park Alliance

APA : Dec 03

Astoria Park Alliance 

meets Tuesday, December 3rd

at 6:30 PM at Steinway Reformed Church on Ditmars Blvd & 41st Street.

All are welcome!!!

[to be updated]

Welcome, introductions, and Thank You for coming.

Minutes

6:30PM

• Introductions and sign in (5 min)
• Valentin Mosgonutu gives a presentation on a gardening project he is asking support  (10 min)

http://596acres.org - an organization that helps with the development of community gardens

• Report on CB 1 meeting
• Report on Walk Through with Commisioner Lewandowski

Lighting in the park
Erosion issues
Signage (bike lane)
Ice rink proposed

• Report on Gazette Thank You - Mulchfest 2014 Jan 11 - 12

• Sign Thank you cards, postage ... 

7:00PM
Working agenda

• Review of Reimbursement and Invoice voucher process 
• Report by Attendees of 501c3 workshop, Top 3 Takeaways 
• Set working meeting agenda for next meeting (5)

Farewell!

No regular meeting for Jan 2014.

Next regular meeting, first Tuesday Feb 2014.

• Old business / New business

www.facebook.com/events/192885930900878

New York Cares / APA weekend work sessions

APA Saturday December 07 10:30 AM at park Field House

Budget and Planning

• CB1 / Citibikenyc 2013/2014/2015

• Safety in the park - Call 311 for any problems or issues
• Urban Park Rangers: Historic New York: Astoria Park Highlights
  Saturday, December 07, 1:00 PM

• City Parks Foundation
• MulchFest tree recycle 2014 - Jan 11 and Jan 12
• Astoria Park Shorefest [APSF]  2013 Thank You!

Recycle your Christmas Tree at
Mulchfest Jan 11 and Jan 12
in Astoria Park parking lot.

Queens Gazette Pdf 2013 Nov 27
www.qgazette.com /news / 2013-11-27/ PDF

PVjr suggestion for winter ice rink concession

McCarren Park Brooklyn ice rink - Open Space Alliance

2014 APA officers
2014  Fitness Classes and programming

facebook.com/pages/Astoria-Park-Alliance

@APAlliance

 astoriaparkalliance.blogspot.com

Astoria Park Alliance

MulchFest 2013

Thank You to our 2013 partners [APA] [APSF] [GreenShoresNYC]

Thank you. 

Astoria Park Alliance

and Green Shores NYC

thank our following partners for making

Astoria Park Shore Fest 2013

a huge success!

2014
Recycle your Christmas Tree at 
Mulchfest Jan 11 and Jan 12
in Astoria Park parking lot.

Queens Gazette Pdf 2013 Nov 27
www.qgazette.com /news / 2013-11-27/ PDF

Thank You 2012

www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless /html/compost/ collections_XMAStrees_coll
MulchFest 2014


[Added thanks for 2014 - revised]

Ten secrets of successful community park groups [P4P]

Ten secrets of successful 

community park groups 

1. Empower and support volunteer members

2. Foster cohesion through authentic dialogue (Martha Lopez-Gilpin)
 Make yourself visible
 Keep people informed
 Build personal relationships
 Be a good listener
 Look for win-win opportunities

3. Create positive interactions with city agencies, elected officials, appointed officials, and the public
(Martha Lopez Gilpin)
 Park Users
 Civic Associations
 Block, Tenant and Neighborhood Associations
 Other park groups in your area
 Elected Officials: City Councilmember, Mayor, Borough President

4. Use diverse tools and media to reach different people (Chauncy Young)

5. Work hard to promote and celebrate group successes (Chauncy Young)

6. Have fun! Play with inspiring local goals like creating the best little park in New York City (Len Maniace)

7. Don’t miss opportunities to improve your group’s diversity. It is easy to fall into the pattern of having members from the same ethnic, economic, or age groups (Len Maniace)

8. Be open to new ideas and issues that are related to your park and environmental goals. Groups lose energy and fade away if their issues do not excite members and the general community (Len Maniace)

9. Look for opportunities to partner with non-park and non- environmental organizations to get projects done and increase clout with elected officials (Len Maniace)

10. Activate the space: ask people what they want, and then help them do it! (Emily Pinkowitz)


[emphasis added]

AstoriaParkAlliance.blogspot.com/2013/11/thank-you-Partnerships-for-Parks-2013

Astoria Park Alliance blog pages:

Home 

What we do - Volunteer

Support Us and Thanks

APA Gallery 

The More You Know

Astoria Park Shore Fest 2013 ;

AstoriaParkShoreFest.yolasite 2013 ;

2012 NY4P Report [Astoria Park] 

www.facebook.com/pages/Astoria-Park-Alliance

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