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PARK AND RECREATION NEWS
 Greetings!
The WRPA E-news is distributed twice a month to our total membership. Its our tool for providing timely news and information you need regarding current events, grants, training, and great ideas to add value to your work day. |
 2010 Mid Year Conference & Trade Show
"From the Ground Up" Twice a year we get together in a big way! The Mid Year provides essential training and resources that help our members build strong networks, adapt, grow and thrive in our new economy. Save the date (Friday November 19) register early, and let us know if there is specific training we can include through our call for sessions. More
Delegates registered in the next 6 weeks (by Friday August 13th) will be entered in the conference lunch drawing for the magical and revolutionary product,...the iPad! Register |
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WRPA Upcoming Section Meetings
Connect with your colleagues at the next section meeting. Visit the section web page to find agendas, direction and remote access via "gotomeeting" posted the week before each meeting.
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Registration Open Now for NPSI NOVEMBER 3-6, 2010
Richland, WA This course is a must for staff from park and recreation agencies, schools districts, child care facilities, health departments, landscape architecture firms, playground manufacturers, installers or contractors, insurance firms and others responsible for play equipment areas or playgrounds. Register todayNotice registration rates have increased this year: $450 or $400 member rate for the course and $125 or $100 member rate for the exam. WRPA will also offer a NPSI class in March 2011 - date and location to be determined. |
AMERICA'S GREAT OUTDOORS - July 1, 2010 Local Listening Session
On Thursday, July 1, 6:30 to 9 pm, please join senior representatives from the departments of Interior, Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency and the Council on Environmental Quality for a public listening session on land conservation, recreation, and reconnecting Americans to the great outdoors. More |
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ON THE MOVE Larry Fetter has resigned from the City of Enumclaw after five years as their Parks Director. As a result of new administration in Jaunuary there have been replacement of four department heads in Enumclaw. Your many happy thoughts and encouragement have been appreciated. |
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Visit a Park with Your Legislator Day Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation's official Park and Recreation month. Each year during July and August, federal legislators return to their home states to reconnect with citizens and reassess their priorities. As part of Park and Recreation Month 2010, NRPA (and WRPA) are encouraging our park and recreation agencies to participate in Visit a Park with Your Legislator Day during the Congress July break (5th through the 9th). Invite your U.S. Congressmen and Senators to a park or recreation facility. Show them firsthand your parks, facilities, and programs in action and the impact they have on their constituents. More |
 NRPA Congress October 26-29, 2010 - Minneapolis
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Nature Play Summit Keynote - Richard Louv WRPA members can view Richard Louv, author of "The Last Child in the Woods" in his keynote presentation at the Nature Play Summit on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Vancouver WA. More |
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WRPA is a 501c3 not-for-profit professional and public interest organization. WRPA is dedicated to providing resources for the public and our members who create community through people parks and programs. Thank your for your membership in WRPA.
Sincerely, 
Brit Kramer, CPRP, CAE
Washington Recreation & Park Association |
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