FSP General Meeting
Sat. October 24th, 10 am 
Merchants Millpond State Park
Gatesville, NC
Phone: (919) 357-1191

0. New Visitor Center Dedication - Park staff, friends and guests
1. FSP meeting call to order and introductions - David Pearson
2. Welcome to Merchants Millpond State Park - Supt. Jay Greenwood
3. East District Parks Update - District Supt. Adrian O’Neal
4. North Carolina Parks video
5. Minutes of FSP Meeting, July 25th - Alec Whittaker 
6. Treasurer's Report - Betty Martin
7. Insurance status - Jim Richardson
8. Current Activities:

 Parks Update & Issues
 Junior Ranger Program - Dorothy Graham
 Grants Status - Bob Sowa
 Publications - Map Guide, Snake Book, other publications - Alec Whittaker 

9. New Business:

Lake Waccamaw land acquisition - Cathy Nielson 
Festivals - Jim Richardson
Sponsorship of educational scholarships - David Pearson
Meeting locations 2010 - Jim Richardson      

10. Election of 2010-12 board members
11. Board Meeting Adjourns
12. Tour of Merchants Millpond State Park 
13. Optional Visit to Dismal Swamp State Park - Sunday morning

Directions: Merchants Millpond is located in northeastern North Carolina in Gates County near the community of Gatesville. The park may be reached from US 158, NC 32 and NC 37. It is approximately 30 miles from the North Carolina cities of Ahoskie, Elizabeth City and Edenton and is also 30 miles from Suffolk, Virginia. From I-95, take US 158 east. Travel north on US 13/US 158 and turn right to follow US 158 east. The park entrance will be on the right.

Hotel Recommendation: Quality Inn
522 S Hughes Blvd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909-4529
(252) 338-3951

Camping: The group camping area at Merchants Millpond has been reserved for FSP

Bring a sandwich for lunch - soft drinks will be provided. Of course, we all know one-another, but it is welcoming for guests and new members to get to know names - so try to wear your name tag.