Friends' Handbook

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Best Practices Handbook (PDF)

• Introduction & Table of Contents 
• Background 
• Organizing 
• Board of Directors 
• Operating a Friends Group 
• The Wisconsin State Parks System's Role 
• Wisconsin Statute on Nonstock Corporations 
• Guide to Forming an Official Friends Group in Wisconsin 
• Helpful Resources 
• Bibliography 

 Other Helpful Forms: (PDF)

•  Sample Friends Agreement 
•  Sample Bylaws 
•  Articles of Incorporation Application (Nonstock Corporation) 
•  Memo about Insurance Requirements for local Friends Groups 
•  Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grant Instructions & Application 
• Natural Resources Grants
• Department of Financial Institutions
• State Parks & Forest Heritage Trust Fund Application 
•  Postage Statement -Nonprofit Standard Mail 
•  Form 990 
•  Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing Application