Partnership Report

Boise Parks & Recreation (BPR) is able to provide the community with the facilities and services it does due, in large part, to the wonderful partnerships we have formed with individuals and organizations from the Boise community.  Partnerships allow us to leverage our operating budget, allowing us to provide high quality parks, facilities, and programs to the community that we would otherwise not be able to afford solely on our own.  These partnerships include sponsorships, memorials, monetary and in-kind donation, and grants.  Below is a report of the many partnerships BPR entered into in the past fiscal year (Oct. '08 - Sept. '09), to assist us in accomplishing our goals.

FY09 Year End Partnership Report (Oct. '08 - Sept. '09)

• First Quarter (Oct. '08 - Dec. '08)
• Second Quarter (Jan. '09 - March '09)
• Third Quarter (April '09 - June '09)
• Fourth Quarter (July '09 - Sept. '09)
• Year End
  

Quarter 1

• Hewlett Packard donated an HP CLJ CP3525 Color Printer to the Administration Building in exchange for Delta Testing. The value of the printer and free toner we received during the Delta Test is estimated at $1,998.00.
• Various donors contributed $94.93 to the Boise Depot.
• The Department received a $20.00 donation for Art for Kids.
• Eight trees were adopted in a variety of parks. $2,000.00.
• Boise Community Forestry completed a grant project that was received from the Idaho Department of Lands for planting along transportation corridors. Boise Forestry received $11,700.00 for tree planting in Veterans Memorial Park, which purchased 83 trees that were planted.
• The Rose Society received donations of $2,205.00 for use at the Julia Davis Rose Garden.
• Idacorp employees donated $500.00 to the AdVenture Program.
• Various donors contributed $260.00 for Julia Davis Park Project marketing and promotion.
• The Hyde Park Street Fair donated $3,503.80 to the department.
• Brenda Foster contributed $100.00 for Castlerock Signage.
• The Department received $16,000.00 for the Julia Davis Park Tennis Courts as part of the agreement with BSU.
• Idaho Mountain Research contributed $55.00 to the FLC.
• Art in the Park contributed $1,128.27 to the department.
• Various donors contributed $2,790.00 to for Kid’s Christmas Shopping.
• The Recreation Unit and AdVenture Program received $1,054.02 for scholarships.

TOTAL:  $43,409.02

Quarter 2

• The R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation granted the City of Boise a $1 million grant for the construction of a cancer survivor plaza, shelter, restroom and parking lot on the east end of Julia Davis Park.
• The Race to Robie Creek, Boise Y Striders, and Tim Davis donated $2,065.00 for Ridge to Rivers trail maintenance and construction.
• The St. Lukes 5K donated $2,000.00 to be used in Youth Fitness.
• Various donors contributed $750.00 to the Kid’s Holiday Shopping Program.
• Janet Ford contributed $100.00 for Julia Davis Park improvements.
• The AdVenture Program received $1,526.69 from various donors.
• One tree was adopted in Borah Park. $250.00.
• Donors contributed $49.60 to the Boise Depot.
• The Recreation Unit and AdVenture Program received $72.75 for scholarships.
• Succeed Virtual High School donated $78.00 to Extreme Gamers Night.
• Various donors contributed $1,613.71 to the Boise RiverSweep.
• The Idaho Youth Wheelchair Sports Camp received $1,191.27 in donations.
• The Southern Idaho Soccer League donated $2,000.00 for soccer maintenance.
• Various donors contributed $1,100.00 for Julia Davis Park Project marketing and promotion.

TOTAL:  $1,012,797.02

Quarter 3

• Ridge to Rivers received $4,025.90 from SWIMBA from their Tour de Fat event, and another $625.00 for trail maintenance and signs.
• Joyce Monroe adopted a bench in Ann Morrison Park. $715.00.
• The Recreation Unit and AdVenture Program received $512.37 for scholarships.
• Dennis Kasnicki donated $900.00 for Greenbelt improvements.
• SpringHill Suites Marriott was the Host Hotel Sponsor for Softball Tournaments and donated services at a value of $3,000.00.
• The AdVenture Program received $494.50 from various donors.
• Paramount Elemetary donated $60.00 and Star Elementary $50.00 to the Foothills Learning Center
• Neef Enterprises, Budweiser/Bud Light (Stein Distributing), Home Federal Bank, Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services, and Shy-Bee Construction contributed $6,525.00 to become field sponsors at the Willow Lane Athletic Complex. Pepsi (Nagel Beverage contributed $1,500.00 to become the title sponsor.
• Don Duvall, Carolyn Perkins, James & Rosezela Rhodes, and Robert & Doris Donum donated $155.00 for Rhodes Park improvements.
• Miller (Idaho Distributing), Hannahs, Republic Mortgage, DSSBats, Adidas, the Dutch Goose Bodybuilding.com, Allsport Trophy, Bud Light, Idaho Sporting Goods, Play it Again Sports all sponsored a softball tournaments by donating t-shirts, caps, cozies, equipment bags, and refreshments. Estimated Value $6,000.00.
• The Boise Depot Received $241.00 in donations.
• Eleven trees were donated in a variety of parks. $2,750.00.
• Beverly and George Harad and others donated $1,025.00 for Julia Davis Park Marketing and Development.
• The FLC Garden Club received $142.50 in donations.
• A number of runners contributed funding to Ridge to Rivers while participating in their second annual fun run. Donations totaled $1,815.00.
• Quik-Wok Restaurant, Allsport Trophy, and Sports Stitch all contributed $510.00 ($1,530.00) to become WLAC Field Banner Sponsors.
• HDR One Inc. donated $500.00 and Keynetics, Inc. donated $250.00 to the Boise RiverSweep.
• Zoo Boise received $74.50 in donations.
• Kelly Helm donated 5 new trees for planting at Demeyer Park. The trees are valued at $1,000.00.
• BSU Athletics contributed $16,000.00 toward the Julia Davis Park Tennis courts.

TOTAL:  $49,890.77

Quarter 4

• The Idaho Tree Fund donated $15,000 for 60 future tree adoptions.
• The department partnered with Albertsons/SUPERVALU and KaBOOM! to build a brand new playground, picnic tables, benches, and a shade structure in Kroeger Park. The estimated value of the playground equipment and other amenities is $40,000.00.
• The Pride Festival donated $428.00 for Ann Morrison Park.
• The Foothills Learning Center received $232.49 in donations.
• The Idaho Foot and Ankle Association adopted a bench on the Greenbelt in memory of Bill Anderson. $715.00.
• The Mobile Recreation Unit received $1,390.37 from Franklin Elementary.
• Arts and Roses donated $1,500.00 to the Julia Davis Park Rose Garden.
• The Quest Foundation, Idacorp Employees, and others contributed $4,627.00 to AdVenture for Moonlight Golf, Wheelchair Sports Camp, and other activities.
• United Water donated $1,000.00 and Idaho Power donated $800.00 to the Boise RiverSweep.
• One tree was adopted in Municipal Park. $250.00.
• The Boise Depot accumulated $514.88 in donations during the open house and from the donation box.
• The Recreation Unit and AdVenture Program received $4,742.85 from various donors, for scholarships.
• The Beer Festival donated $6,250.00 to Ann Morrison Park from their event.
• Louis & Anne Piccotti donated $5,000.00 for bocce ball courts in Julia Davis Park.
• Zoo Boise received $34.74 in donations.
• Various donors contributed $209.00 for Julia Davis Promotions.
• The Race to Robie Creek donated $1,500.00 for Ridge to River trails.
• Lenna and Craig Olsen adopted a bench on the Greenbelt in memory of Eric Olsen. $715.00.
• Donors contributed $175.00 for Kids Holiday Shopping.
• Play it Again Sports, Sports Stitch, Quik-Wok Restaurant, and Coors Light (Idaho Distributing) all sponsored a softball tournaments by donating t-shirts, caps, cozies, equipment bags, gift cards, batting gloves, and refreshments. Estimated Value $3,500.00.

TOTAL:  $88,584.33

For information on how you can partner with the Boise Parks & Recreation Department, please contact:

Jerry Pugh, Volunteer Coordinator
PH:  608-7617

E-mail: jpugh@cityofboise.org