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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none">Greetings!</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none">As a community stakeholder, you have been specially selected by Parks and Recreation Director Donna Gaukler for an exciting opportunity—to help
shape the future of Missoula's parks, recreation, open space and trails. We cordially invite you to join the </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/2309/PROST-Plan" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#6CAF6B;text-decoration:none">Parks,
Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Master Plan Community Working Group.</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none">Your voice and leadership are needed to develop a visionary plan to transform our parks and public spaces for future generations. Join us in
creating a more vibrant, equitable and sustainable future for all residents by </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/2309/PROST-Plan" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#6CAF6B;text-decoration:none">applying
for the Community Working Group by October 13</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#6CAF6B;mso-ligatures:none">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none">The working group will guide the PROST planning process over the next year to update the 2004 Master Parks and Recreation Plan. This critical
plan sets the course for our city's parks, recreation, open space, and trails for the next 10-15 years. We encourage residents of all backgrounds, interests, ages and abilities to </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/2309/PROST-Plan" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#6CAF6B;text-decoration:none">apply
by October 13 at www.missoulaparks.org. </span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none">The PROST planning process aims to be inclusive, equitable and focused on the needs of all community members. A diverse, representative working
group is essential to developing a plan that meets the needs of all Missoula residents. Varied voices and viewpoints will lead to a more equitable, accessible, and engaging parks and recreation system that serves all.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none">The Community Working Group will meet approximately seven times through November 2024. Reimbursement for childcare or expenses is available if
participation barriers exist. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none">The new PROST Master Plan will establish a long-term vision, goals, and strategies to guide the department. Extensive public outreach will ensure
that the plan reflects community needs and values. We will announce public open houses, focus groups, a survey and online participation options early next year.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none">You can learn more about the PROST planning process and apply for the Community Working Group by October 13 at
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/2309/PROST-Plan" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#6CAF6B;text-decoration:none">www.missoulaparks.org</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none">.
For any questions or additional information, please get in touch with Open Space Program Manager Zac Covington</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:covingtonz@ci.missoula.mt.us" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#999999;text-decoration:none">
</span></b></a><a href="mailto:covingtonz@ci.missoula.mt.us" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#6CAF6B;text-decoration:none">via email</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-ligatures:none"> or
at 406-552-6267.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none">If you can't serve at this time, please share this opportunity with your networks. Help us gather diverse voices to build vibrant, equitable
parks and recreation for all. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none">Please accept our apologies if you’ve received this email more than once. Thank you!</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#548235;mso-ligatures:none">Becky Goodrich<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7B7B7B;mso-ligatures:none">(406) 552-6254
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</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="http://www.missoulaparks.org/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A6A6A6;text-decoration:none">www.missoulaparks.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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