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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 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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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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ANNOUNCING NPSI REGISTRATION IS OPEN - March 2011 Mercer Island Community Center: This course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered anywhere. Advanced reading and fifteen hours of training from nationally known playground safety experts will prepare participants to "sit" for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector Examination offered at the culmination of the certification course. More / Register |
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2011 WRPA AWARDS - Call for nominations The Washington Recreation & Park Association has established seven awards to recognize organizations and individuals (volunteers and professionals) for their contributions to the Park and Recreation field. In addition WRPA offers a spectrum of Spotlight Awards to recognize excellence in park and recreation projects, services and media. The 2011 WRPA Awards Banquet was held on Thursday April 28, 2011 at the Wenatchee Convention Center, Wenatchee, WA. 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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ON THE MOVE Adrienne Caver-Hall, Seattle, WA is the new chair of the Ethnic Minority Society (EMS) of the National Park & Recreation Association. She was sworn into office on Thursday October 28th in Minneapolis MN, during the regular business meeting and luncheon of the EMS. Congratulations Adrienne! |
WRPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Announcing registration is officially open for the WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show in Wenatchee Washington, April 26-29, 2011. Register early and take advantage of your 2010 budget for next year's conference. More / Register |
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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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VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO HELP WITH CONSERVATION PROGRAM & Trail Programs
The state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is looking for a volunteer to serve on its Land and Water Conservation Fund advisory committee. This committee evaluates grant applications for projects that preserve and develop outdoor recreation areas including parks, trails, and wildlife lands. Members also assist with program policy development, as needed. The ideal person for this position has a statewide perspective, has outdoor recreation or conservation experience, has a good grasp of outdoor recreation or conservation issues, and has the time and interest to participate in the committee. The volunteer will serve from February 2011 to December 2013. Committee work generally requires up to four, weekday meetings a year.
The state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is looking for volunteers to serve on its Recreational Trails Program advisory committee. Specifically, they have one position each open for: Snowmobilers, Hikers, All-terrain vehicle recreationists & Four-wheel drive vehicle recreationists. The advisory committee evaluates grant applications from federal, local, and state agencies and non-profit organizations for projects that maintain backcountry trails. Funds also are available for educational programs and materials. Members also assist with program policy development as needed. Appointed members will serve from February 2011 to December 2014 and attend about one weekday meeting a year. In addition, advisors spend 15 to 25 hours each year evaluating grant applications for funding.
Application deadlines: December 15, 2010. More |
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PARKS & RECREATION NIGHT AT KEY ARENA
Seattle U vs. Portland
Come out and join Seattle U men's basketball on Saturday, February 5, 2011 as they take on the University of Portland at KeyArena! We would like to formally invite all Parks and Recreation employees and their families to attend the contest making for a great staff outing or family affair.
All Parks and Recreation employees, participants and families will receive a 25% discount on tickets to the game as well as each Parks and Recreation group receiving jumbotron recognition.
February 5, 2011 @ KeyArena 7:10pm
All Parks and Recreation employees, participants and their families will receive discounted ticket prices for the Portland game. Tickets must be purchased in advance through this discounted ticket link. Behind the Basket Seating: $ 12 (normally $15)
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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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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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