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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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 WRPA TODAY - Winter 2011The Official Quarterly Publication of the WRPA
WRPA enthusiastically announces our new partnership with the fantastic people at Millbrook Publishers for the production and distribution of the WRPA Today Magazine. After 3 years with IPI, we were presented with a change opportunity we couldn't resist. We've created a fresh new template and professional design and the kicker is that we've added a media kit and the financial partnership for revenue sharing. Thanks to our Public Relations Committee for their oversight during this exciting transition.
Please allow time to download - this is a large file. Also posted on the WRPA home page. |
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POSITIONING PARKS AS A PRIORITY
WRPA releases the first of three videos created for our members to use with their legislators, their park boards and their city councils to help demonstrate the value of parks and receation. The first video demonstrates to how parks and recreation are essential to healthy and sustaible communities; to how parks and recreation play a major role in gang prevention; and how public lands contribute to our economy. More |
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WRPA TRAININGS 2011
Not only is it a new year....make it a "new you" by investing in your professional development. These trainings are all now open for registration. Learn, grow, and meet new people. Visit our registration page for more information.
- THIS IS IT - Summer Planning Extravaganza - Jan 11 Federal Way
- People Parks & Politics "How to Infiltrate Your Government" - Jan 25-26 Olympia
- Aquatic Facility Operator Course - Feb 2-4 Everett
- Athletic/Fitness Section Retreat, February 3-4 Cheney
- National Playground Safety Institute, March 9-11 Mercer Island
- WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show, April 26-29 Wenatchee
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WRPA LEGISLATIVE DAY - Jan 26, 2011
People Parks & Politics We invite you to join us on January 26th to help deliver our park and recreation agenda to all our state legislators. Be part of the team of park and recreation advocates who are strengthening relationships with the state elected leadership. We offer them support and share our expertise on the powerful community and environmental benefits of our industry. There is no cost to attend the WRPA Legislative Day, but please register on the same form as the People Parks & Politics training so that we can monitor legislative meetings and better plan for our attendance levels. More / WRPA 2011 Legislative Platform |
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ON THE MOVE
Beginning January 1st Courtney Brown will be the Puget Sound Sales Representative for Buell Recreation Park & Playground Products. Buell Recreation is an exclusive representative in Washington State for the BCI Burke Company headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin since 1920. In addition to BCI Burke, Buell Recreation represents several other commercial quality manufacturers of park and playground products who are committed to implementing the highest standards with regards to product quality, safety, craftsmanship, innovation and service. Please feel free to contact Courtney with any of your outdoor recreation product and site furnishing needs at 800-266-1250 or email courtney@buellrecreation.com Courtney will continue his position with the City of Shoreline. |
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WRPA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Your membership is important to us. We invite you to contact Jennifer Iverson at wrpa@wrpatoday.org or 1-888-459-0009 should you have questions about your membership, or want to discuss a flexible payment plan. If circumstance do not allow you to renew or if these are circumstances that we should know about, please let us know... We'd much rather help you through this economy challenge. |
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STATE OFFERS GRANTS FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES
Applications are due Jan. 10 for three state programs that award grants for boating facilities, trails and shooting and archery ranges. For more information on who's eligible to apply and what projects can compete, visit the Recreation and Conservation Office Web site. |
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ANALYSIS: SODA TAX MAY REDUCE WEIGHT, RAISE REVENUE
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
Millions of people would lose about a pound or more a year if large taxes were tacked onto regular soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages such as sport drinks and fruit drinks, a new analysis shows. A soda tax of 20% or 40% would generate about $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion in annual tax revenue. The 40% tax would cost the average household about $28 a year, the research shows.
"If the tax money was used to serve healthier foods in schools and build parks and recreation centers, it could lead to even more weight loss," says the study's lead researcher, Eric Finkelstein, a health economist and associate professor of health services at Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School. More |
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HEALTHY YOUTH, HEALTHY FUTURES WASHINGTON 2011 MINI-GRANT Mini-Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to groups to plan a community campaign, an event or project that focuses specifically on raising awareness among community leaders of the key role partnering with afterschool programs plays in supporting healthy behaviors in youth. Applications are due January 14, 2011. More |
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2011 AWARDS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
WRPA has seven primary awards to recognize organizations and individuals (volunteers and professionals) for their contributions to the Park and Recreation field. WRPA also offers a variety of Spotlight Awards to recognize excellence in park and recreation projects, services and media. Nominations are due by February 11, 2011. More |
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST SUMMIT
Pacific Northwest Summit Awards are presented by the NW Festivals & Events Association and nominations are due no later than February 1, 2011. Cost for each entry is $10.00. Budget categroies may be combined according to the number of entries, and the association will notify you if you are a possible winner - gold, silver or bronze. Please submit all entries to Bruce Skinner, OMHF Attn: Summit Awards, 928 Caroline Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 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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