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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 and directions posted the week before each meeting. *Remote access via "gotomeeting" scheduled.
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CALL FOR FACILITY SECTION AWARD NOMINATIONS The Facility Services Section will present three awards at the WRPA mid-year: Customer Service Award; Outstanding Professional Award; and Innovative Facility Practice Award. Nominations are accepted at the WRPA Office through October 31, 2010. More |
How to Get the $99 Rate
Register today $99 member rate is still good if your ageny is registering 3 or more.
Our 2010 Creative Conference Committee is embracing Martha Bryan, Bryan & Bryan Associates, as our featured speaker, and the idea that we should change our conference program to offer custom staggered keynotes to each of the tracks. Follow your track, or follow Martha - there are no rules...only friendly recommendations.  Martha's schedule
8:15 Park & Facility Maintenance Keynote: "Excellence From The Ground Up9:15 Recreation Services Keynote: Surviving and Thriving on Change 12:15 Lunch Keynote, Take This Job & Love It!
2:00 Facilitating and Participating in Effective Meetings 3:45 Board & Commission Closing Keynote: Remaining In Control and Being Productive When the Pression Is On!
Program (Please allow time to download) Park & Facility Resources Track scheduled for release this week.
WRPA Mid Year Conference & Trade Show "From the Ground Up" Friday Nov. 19, 2010
WCIA supports this conference by providing a limited reimbursement of one registration per WCIA Member Entity. For the most up to date conference information visit our Mid Year web page. |
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WRPA COFFEE FUNDRAISER Mid Year Coffee Special - Order now thru November 11, 2010 and pick up at the Mid Year Conference & Trade Show. Stock up on coffee, great for hostess gifts and support WRPA. Choose from Columbian, French Roast or House Blend. More |
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CALL FOR ARTICLES - WRPATODAY MAGAZINE Notice the deadline for content for the January/Winter issue of the WRPA Today magazine has changed to November 3, 2010. This is one week earlier than scheduled. Please send content to britk@wrpatoday.org. View our new editorial calendar. |
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CALL FOR SESSIONS - WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show
WRPA is seeking session proposals for the 2011 Annual Conference & Trade Show in Wentachee, April 26-29, 2011. Deadline for submittal is Wednesday November 24, 2010. Please contact Colin Walker with your questions at cwalker@bellevuewa.gov. Proposals should be sent to CEC@wrpatoday.org no later than Wednesday November 24, 2010. WRPA Session Proposal Form
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CALL FOR SESSIONS - 2011 NRPA CONGRESS & EXPOSITION IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the 2011 NRPA Congress Program Committee would like to invite all interested speakers to submit education session proposals for the 2011 Congress & Exposition to be held November 1-4, 2011 in Atlanta, GA. The proposal deadline is Friday, November 19, 2010. More |
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Need funding for backcountry trails, boating facilities, or firearms and archery ranges? The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is accepting applications in December 2010 for the following programs. Applications for these three programs must be submitted by January 10, 2011.
- Boating Facilities Program (BFP) - State and Local categories
- Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Program (FARR)
- Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program (NOVA) All categories including Education and Enforcement.
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NRPA CONGRESS - October 26-29, 2010 Minneapolis
Please join us for the PNW Regional Social: Tuesday, October 26th @ 8:30pm
Brit's Pub & Eating Establishment, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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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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