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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. |
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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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STATESIDE FUNDING FOR LWCF Members of Congress will be home during the month of August. We are asking WRPA members to immediately contact the district office for your Representative and Senators and schedule a tour of your park and recreation agency during August. Highlight the projects that have been funded with LWCF State Assistance and the impact those projects have had on the community. Also, point out needed projects that could be funded by LWCF State Assistance. More |
 WRPA Mid Year Conference
& Trade Show "From the Ground Up" Friday Nov. 19, 2010
Tracks specific to park facilities and maintenance, board and commission/council members and recreation services.
Program development is well underway. You can expect our detailed session schedule to be released early September. For the most up to date conference information visit our Mid Year web page. |
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PLAYGROUND SAFETY CERTIFICATION: 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 todayPlease forward to your park operations, school district and daycare facilities. We need a minimum of 40 people to register in order to host the program. |
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ON THE MOVE
40 people participated in the WRPA/WASLA Golf Tournament last Wednesday at Washington National. Congratulations to the tournament champs: Doug Kramer, Phil Barkley, Art Doughty and Gary Clover. |
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is proposing changes to Manual #3: Acquiring Land Policies. A number of the revisions represent important changes in policy or procedure that will affect all RCO grant programs that fund acquisition projects. We are seeking comment on all of the proposed changes. To simplify review, we have posted three documents on the RCO website.
Submit your formal comments to manual3@rco.wa.gov or by mail to RCO, Manual 3 Update, PO Box 40917, Olympia, WA 98504-0917. Comments are due by noon on September 13, 2010. Those changes that are policy related will be presented to the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board for consideration and action at its meeting October 28-29, 2010 in Olympia. For questions or additional information, please contact Leslie Ryan-Connelly, Senior Grants Manager, at (360) 902-3080 or leslie.ryan-connelly@rco.wa.gov. |
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GET CONNECTED WITH NRPA NETWORKS On July 15, 2010, the NRPA Board of Directors unanimously approved the recommendations of the Branch and Section Task Force to reform the current structure of branches, sections, and regions into a structure of Networks. NRPA membership will continue to have an effective leadership structure with representation on the National Forum in addition to award and scholarship programs.
The most exciting change is that with this new structure comes an online communication tool for each network that allows members to engage with each other and NRPA in a more relevant and meaningful manner, as well as ask questions and share best practices. Members can even adjust the settings to be notified when discussion is taking place on the site! Login to the NRPA website, join the Networks that interest you and engage in discussion with your peers across the country today! Connect Today!
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NATURE PLAY SUMMIT - FINAL REPORT
Now go outside and play! |
 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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