GROUPS

Community Group/Member Organization: Autonomously operating as an independent member organization, with Park Spirit’s board acting as fiduciary agent.

Scope: A formal group committed to working together on a shared goal/interest that is related to or supplemental to Park Spirit’s mission: to promote the protection, enhancement, and use of Worcester’s parks and public spaces.

Requirements: All decisionmakers/administrators hold active Park Spirit membership. Activity Request Form submit prior to initiation of any formal group work and Volunteer Tracking Form following the completion of any project work. Activity Request Forms submit for any supplemental meeting or event related to this project. Events may require permitting through the Department of Public Works and Parks and may require liability insurance. All events and event participants must be in compliance with City of Worcester ordinances and Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws.

Terms: Park Spirit will provide administrative support (basic operating information, meeting and event schedules/notices posted digitally). Administrative support negotiated on a case-by-case basis with the Board of Directors and dependent on project scope and revenue generation; financial/banking services; meeting and event frequency. One designee will serve on the Board of Directors.

Costs: TBD, starting at $50/year, reviewed and renegotiated annually based on above criteria