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Wed, May 22, 2013

Friends of McNeely Lake Park (Volunteer Conservation Group) Idea

I am trying to start up a group on Facebook in order to raise awarness and conservation of McNeely Lake Park in Louisville. See the link below to join the Group.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/147966851980891/#!/groups/147966851980891/

The Initial plan is to organize a clean sweep day for the lake and I would like as many Kayak fishermen there to support the event.

"Mission: The Friends of McNeely Lake Park (FoMLP) is an organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and usefulness of McNeely Lake Park in Louisville KY, for everyone who enjoys its recreational pleasures.

The mission is accomplished through volunteer work, community awarness, and interaction with the Louisville Metro Parks organization.

Phase 1- Initial member recruitment.
Phase 2- Planning for 1st FoLMP clean sweep day. Coordination with Metro Parks and gather supporting organizations.
Phase 3- FoLMP clean sweep day and pubilicty of organization. (May Timeframe)
Phase 4- Development and refinement of FoLMP goals, mission statement, and future events.

NOTE FROM THE GROUP CREATOR
I have seen this program at work on urban lakes and park lands before. The develoment and involvement of this group could have a major positive effect on McNeely Lake Park and the surrounding community. "

 

Please join the group and lets try and make a difference in a very valuable natural resource that is in need of community involvement.

Discussion started by rhinojoe2014 , on 503 days ago
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rhinojoe2014
Yeah it's a shame how some people treat public land and waters.

Initial project will be in May so the weather can warm up a bit.

Thanks for the support. If there are any Saturdays in May that you aren't free, just let me know..

Once I can settle on a date I am going to contact Metro Parks and coordinate with them.
501 days ago
 
YakSushi
I'm in, I think it was last time we were out that Joe caught a lunchable!!
502 days ago
 
coachjoe
Sounds like a great idea ... and something the KKFA could definitely get involved in. I really like McNeely and it would be some much nicer with some TLC!!
502 days ago
 
rhinojoe2014
Yeah that would be great. I honestly just want to make a difference. I am a Captain in the Army and have extensive experience in operational planning. I figured I might as well start doing something to make the world around me better. I have fished McNeely several times, and just hate to see litter everywhere. I think with a little good spirit and volunteer work the park could be a lot better.

Please let me know when you have your next meeting.
503 days ago
 
adam
@rhinojoe2014 This sounds like a good project for the Kentucky Kayak Fishing Association to assist in. We got our non-profit status and are currently organizing our board, membership, and projects for 2012. If you're interested in being a part of the KKFA let us know and we'll let you know when we have our next meeting.
503 days ago