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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">This message is being sent to ORTAC’s contact list and various contacts of RTP<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning and happy Friday, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant Advisory Committee is currently recruiting for three members to fill upcoming vacancies. The 10 member committee evaluates annual grant proposals for trail projects across the state. Volunteer
positions begin January 2020. Terms are three years and members are eligible to serve a second term (6 years max). Interest forms are due to me by
<b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">October 15</span></u></b>, available here:
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/GRANTS/Pages/RTP-Committee.aspx">https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/GRANTS/Pages/RTP-Committee.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:20.25pt">Upcoming vacancies:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Biking representative (mountain biking or cycling, although MTB is a more frequent use of RTP funds)
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Off-Highway Vehicle representative (1 of 2 OHV positions)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Accessibility representative (user representative or trail design/land management representative)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">RTP is a competitive grant program funded through the USDOT Federal Highway Administration. The committee makes funding recommendations to the OPRD Commission for their approval. Serving on the advisory committee is a great way to have
a say in what projects are funded and to provide direct feedback to land managers and their partners on project plans<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Time Commitment: a half or one day meeting in the spring, three day grant review meeting in the fall, and independent review of grant applications prior to the fall meeting
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Travel Costs: OPRD reimburses or pre-pays travel costs for meetings, including private vehicle mileage, lodging, and meals <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m happy to answer any questions. If you know someone who may be interested, feel free to forward them this email or send them a link to our press release:
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/Pages/news/2019/Statewide-trail-grant-advisory-committee-seeks-volunteers-to-fill-2020-vacancies.aspx">
https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/Pages/news/2019/Statewide-trail-grant-advisory-committee-seeks-volunteers-to-fill-2020-vacancies.aspx</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">jodi<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#007A37;letter-spacing:2.0pt">Jodi Bellefeuille</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#4F6228"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#348AA2;letter-spacing:1.0pt">Oregon Parks and Recreation Department</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:gray">725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem, Oregon 97301</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:gray">Desk: 503-986-0716</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/GRANTS"><span style="color:blue">www.oregon.gov/OPRD/GRANTS</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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