2027 Annual Gathering

Location and details below are tentative

More details coming

Join us for Fun & Fellowship!

The Florida Park Service Ranger Association will gather at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for our Annual Gathering. We encourage everyone to reach out to folks who haven’t attended a gathering in a while and to reconnect with their FPS family.  Our General Business meeting will discuss the status of the Association and the plans we have for the coming year. 

The Arnold Kuenzler & Family Auction, started in the 1990s, is named for Arnold, Aggie & Kim who donated countless hand-crafted objects through the years. Hand-crafted objects and collectibles are still donated each year and serve as one of the major fundraisers for the Ranger Association’s James A. Cook Humanitarian Relief Fund which directly benefits past and present FPS staff.  The Auction also serves as great entertainment. Arnold served as our entertaining Auctioneer for many years and the tradition continues with today's Auctioneers generating a lot of laughs. 

You don’t have to be a member to attend but once you see what good deeds the organization performs you will want to join.

Overnight Accommodations

Contact Sandy Cook - Info coming soon.

Program

Friday, April 2

10:00 am - Field trip

3:00 pm - FPSRA Board Meeting

6:00 pm - Pot Luck Dinner - Bring a dish to share.  Beverages, plates, and utensils will be provided, however, feel free to bring your non-disposable plates and utensils).

 Saturday, April 4

9:00 am - Registration & get re-acquainted - Coffee & light breakfast.

9:30 am - Annual Business Meeting

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch & visiting , (Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions) Silent Auction begins.

2:00 pm - Park Ranger of the Year and FPSRA Awards Presentation

2:30 pm – Silent Auction Ends

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Arnold Kuenzler and Family Annual Auction 

6:00 pm - Barbeque Dinner (Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions)

7:00 pm – Catching up with old friends, Campfire, visiting & music

Additional Event Information

If you have FPS objects, photos, or documents you would like to share or donate to the FPS Collections facility please bring them along.

If you need special accommodations or have dietary restrictions or preferences please let us know in advance.