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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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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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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 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, WRPA is joining these events to continue to speak passionately about the WWRP projects and to protect transit, biking and walking programs.
Please join us at the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition's Legislative Reception
Thursday, February 10 5:30 - 7:30 PM
The Woman's Club, 1002 Washington St SE, Olympia
$35 suggested donation/Complimentary for legislators
RSVP to Elspeth@WildlifeRecreation.org or (206) 748-0082
Join us to support the WWRP's proven 20-year track record of building parks, protecting wildlife and sustaining jobs across Washington State.
Please make sure to register directly with each organization and it would also be helpful to email britk@wrpatoday.org so that we also know parks and recreation is well represented at these events. |
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WRPA LEGISLATIVE Report - Week 3
From a WRPA perspective, we had a very positive Week 3. Our folks made strong pitches for WWRP funding, Healthy & Sustainable Communities, and more; our "complete streets" bill passed out of the House Transportation Committee; and our "league fees" legislation has been scheduled for a Week 4 hearing. Following is a more detailed look at the status of our priority issues and others, and a rundown of a few Week 3 hearings. 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. |
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ON THE MOVE Sarah Olson (Lynnwood Parks & Recreation) reports it's been nothin' but a zoo here. She has a new found appreciation for all her friends who are parents; it's a total mind freak on so many levels. "But, my little man totally rocks my world and I'm thrilled to have him finally arrive." Oliver Olson: Born 12:25am Saturday, January 8th (10 lbs 5 oz and 22.5" long) - yes...a big boy! |
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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 |
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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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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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. Aquatic; Athletic/Fitness; Park Resources; Program; Teen. Deadline for applications is March 25, 2011. Learn 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.
- Aquatic Facility Operator Course - Rescheduled for March 23-25, Shoreline
- 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 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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2012 Annual Conference & Trade Show - Call for Committee Volunteers Interested in helping plan the 2012 Annual Conference & Trade Show? A kick-off meeting has been scheduled for 1pm March 1, at Bellevue City Hall. Contact Colin Walker if you're interested in participating in this enriching and rewarding opportunity - call 425-452-7248 or email cwalker@bellevuewa.gov - or just show up for the meeting on March 1. |
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2011 NRPA LEGISLATIVE FORUM ON PARKS & RECREATION March 16 - 18, 2011 - Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C
The 2011 Legislative Forum early bird deadline is right around the corner! Register by Feb. 4, 2011 and save $65! Be the first to educate the new members of Congress on the importance of parks and recreation to local communities and our country, and encourage them to be champions for:
· Protecting and enhancing the federal investments in public parks
· Using parks and recreation to increase activity and improve health
· Conserving open space and making public lands accessible for public use
· Connecting kids to nature and the outdoors, reducing childhood obesity
· Revitalizing urban areas and creating livable communities
Legislative Forum is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be the voice for parks and recreation and advocate for our field. Register today for your early bird discount.
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GROUPS SUE OVER AIR POLUTION AT NATIONAL PARKS A group of environmentalists has sued the federal government in an effort to force a declaration on the source of air pollution over national parks and wilderness areas in the West. The lawsuit, filed recently, contends that emissions from two coal-fired power plants on the Navajo Nation and a third in Washington state have obscured views at places like the Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde and Mount Rainier. MORE |
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NRPA GIS MAPPING PROGRAM The National Recreation and Park Association - NRPA - is pleased to announce the release of PRORAGIS, a new, easy-to-use, searchable online database and web-based GIS mapping program of public park and recreation department operations and facilities in the U.S. With PRORAGIS, agencies can acquire valuable information in order to benchmark themselves with others, create and justify budgets and strategic plans, and enhance their overall operations. Learn more at www.nrpaproragis.org. |
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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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