History
The year 1916 is special to the National Park Service as the year
Congress passed the National Park Service’s Organic Act establishing a new
federal agency charged with the care and management of the units of the
National Park System. In the latter part of the 20th century, the “1916
Society” was introduced when National Park Service employees and/or alumni
formally gathered annually to commemorate the agency’s Founders Day, August
25, 1916.
Purpose and Use
The “1916 Society” promotes and supports cultural heritage and identity
of the National Park Service. Pursuant to this the E&AA intends for the
“1916 Society” to further its purpose and mission in support of the National
Park Service. The 1916 Society recognizes association members, NPS employees
and friends who actively support and promote fundraising programs and
initiatives of the National Park Service Employees and Alumni Association
Trust Fund such as the George B. Hartzog Jr.
Education Loan Program and the Trust Fund’s
disaster relief initiatives. A special
1916 Society logo is being developed for use in concert with the E&AA logo
for the benefit of the association and its membership specifically for the
charitable fundraising initiatives.