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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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PARKS & RECREATION ANSWER The CALL FOR GANG PREVENTION EVERY DAY
Share this video with your park board, your city council and your elected leadership, (family and friends too) on how parks and recreation is gang prevention and is positioned in every community to connect with our youth and make positive influences in their lives. More |
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WRPA TODAY - Call for Articles
The public relations committee is seeking articles for the spring issue of the WRPA Today magazine which will be distributed early April. Deadline for content is February 3, 2011. We are additionally interested in aquatic and athletic/fitness content specifically for this issue. Submit articles to Casey Stanley caseys@burienwa.gov and potential cover photos to Colin Walker at cwalker@bellevuewa.gov. The Official Quarterly Publication of the WRPA. More |
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WRPA LEGISLATIVE Report - Week 1
Visit our advocacy web page often to read our weekly report out on legislative issues of concern to the park and recreation community and to stay in touch during session. To officially join our legislative committee, email britk@wrpatoday.org and you will be included in our legislative email distribution list and notified of legislative meetings and more.
People Parks & Politics - January 25
& WRPA Legislative DAY - January 26 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. There is no cost to attend the WRPA Legislative Day, but please register so that we can monitor legislative meetings. More / WRPA 2011 Legislative Platform |
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WRPA MEMBERS INVITED TO WWRC AND TRANSPORTATION CHOICES LOBBY DAYS
February 10, 2011 - Olympia
Both the Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition and Transportation Choices lobby days are on February 10. As sponsors and partners of these events, WRPA is joining these events to continue to speak passionately about the WWRP projects they love and to protect transit, biking and walking programs. We invite you to join us! |
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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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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.
- People Parks & Politics "How to Infiltrate Your Government" - Jan 25-26 Olympia
- Aquatic Facility Operator Course - Feb 2-4 Everett (tentatively rescheduling for March)
- 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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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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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT WRPA Several sections are offering scholarship opportunities in addition to our annual Micky Corso Scholarship Award. All applications are due by February 25, 2011 and will be announced at the WRPA Annual Conference in April. More |
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SECTION AWARD OPPORTUNITIES
The following sections are offering award opportunities for outstanding professionals, programs and community member or community organization. Deadline for applications is March 25, 2011. Learn more
- Aquatic
- Athletic/Fitness
- Park Resources
- Program
- Teen
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HELP FEED CHILDREN
Apply for the 2011 NRPA Serving Communities Grant
NRPA, through a gift from the Walmart Foundation, is pleased to announce the NRPA Serving Communities grant which will help to increase the number of children receiving nutritious meals through park and recreation programs. 2011 grants will be distributed to 15 park and recreation agencies. Agencies participating as 2010 grantees are invited to apply for additional funding, though an emphasis will be placed on new applicants. This is a one-year grant, concluding in May 2012. Grant amounts will vary between $25,000 - $50,000 per agency and funding is to be used to support the goal of increasing the number of children receiving nutritious meals. More Applications are due by February 15, 2011. |
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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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