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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. |
 WRPA Mid Year Conference & Trade Show
"From the Ground Up" Friday Nov. 19, 2010 New this year will be formal tracks specific to park facilities and maintenance, board and commission/council members and recreation services so that we can focus on essential training. More Call for session ideas (deadline July 31) This is your opportunity to recommend speakers and topics that are relevant to your professional development.
Delegates registered in the next 4 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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Governor Gregoire Proclaims July Parks and Recreation Month Whereas public parks and recreation systems are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for millions of residents in communities around the world through conservation efforts, active outdoor recreation opportunities and access to beautiful natural places...More |
 Your Summer 2010 Issue has Arrived! Now accessible online...In this issue: Conference speaker and award recipient highlights; student testimonials; section meeting & training calendars, geocaching, splashparks, inclusive playgrounds and more
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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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ON THE MOVE We are thrilled to announce Doug Levy, WRPA lobbyist, signed on for another 2 years through the 2012 legislative session. Doug provides a depth of expertise that has raised our profile and focused our advocacy efforts. Our next legislative meeting at open to all members...so please join us 2:30-4:30pm Tuesday August 3 at Shoreline City Hall as we discuss our 2011 legislative platform development and current issues.
After 33 years of dedicated service to the Parks and Recreation communitiees of Kirkland, Port Angeles and Gig Harbor, Marc Connelly is FINALLY retiring this summer. Please join us July 30 from 5-7pm at the Madrona Links Golf Course Restaurant, 3604 - 22nd Ave NW Gig Harbor. $10 cover at the door, no host bar, hearty appetizers and beverages served. No gifts, but please bring stories about Marc. Golfers: 20 tee times available at noon, $30 RSVP to Eric Guenther eguenther@penmetparks.org Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District in Beaverton Oregon has made the Top 10 of the United States Tennis Association's "Best Tennis Town" competition. They are the only agency/town west of the Mississippi that made the Top 10. The winner of the competition will be decided by the number of on-line votes received from July 16th through July 26th. Help recognize the Western U.S. as the best place to play tennis. A vote for Beaverton, Oregon, is a vote for the West. Please vote at www.besttennistown.com by July 26. |
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WWRP at Risk
As part of the "Transforming the Budget" process the Governor has initiated in preparation for the 2011-13 budgets,8 threshold questions are being asked about every part of the budget, and the Governor has appointed an Advisory Panel of 30+ members and there are 4 Town Hall meetings scheduled to present the state of the budget and trigger discussion and hear from the public. WWRP has been put out as at least a potential example of a biennial expenditure that could be reduced or delayed during recessionary times. WWRP and WRPA are lining up people to testify at each of the four executive budget meetings: Tacoma (7/19); Everett (7/21); Vancouver (7/27); and Spokane (7/29). If you are interested in attending please connect with Doug Levy levy4@msn.com and review our list of talking points so that we deliver a consistent message. More |
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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. |
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ANNOUNCING NEW SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR PNW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
The WRPA Park Resource Section has just announced a scholarship for full registration to either first or second year program for the PNW Resource Management School valued at $1185. Application deadline is Sepptember 30. More |
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NRPA Welcomes You to the Knowledge Center Sharing information with other park and recreation agencies is the best way to get resources you need to plan for your agency's future or deal with current issues. The NRPA Knowledge Center is the newest enhancement to your Online Learning Center! Log in and you will be taken to the Online Learning Center, where you will click on the Knowledge Center tab. More |
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4th Annual WASLA/WRPA Golf Tournament Celebrate with good food, friends, and prizes, and and golf on the home course of the Washington Huskies. Wednesday August 11th at Washington National - 7:45am shotgun start. Registration $115 Deadline for sponsorship is Tuesday August 3, 2010. More |
 NRPA Congress October 26-29, 2010 - Minneapolis
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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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