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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 ELECTION RESULTS Results are final for our annual election of officers and board members. Click here to view your 2011-2012 Executive Board. |
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EXTENDED...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 extended to February 18, 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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WRPA LEGISLATIVE Report - Week 5
For the WRPA, Week 5 was a frenetic one! We had several WRPA Members testify very effectively at a Ways & Means hearing last Tuesday on our "League Fees" bill (SB 5422), then had numerous Members in the Capitol for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition (WWRC) and Transportation Choices Coalition (TCC) advocacy days - both of which occurred on Thursday!
Visit our advocacy web page often to read our weekly report 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 Joel Faber has recently been promoted from Customer Service Supervisor to Recreation Superintendent for Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. Joel is responsible for overseeing recreation programming and managing the daily operations for the renovated and expanded Recreation Center, which re-opened in mid-April. He has worked for the city in various positions since 1998. |
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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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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - CONFERENCE EDUCATION COMMITTEE! The Conference Education Committee (CEC) is recruiting for new members and in particular looking for folks from park maintenance, park planning, and administration to help round out the team. All interested please contact Jessi Richardson at jrichardson@ci.sammamish.wa.us. |
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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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PERMIT STATE PARKS' BEST HOPE IN FACE OF TAX FUNDING LOSS
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Islands, has introduced Senate Bill 5622 that, if successful, will help to keep a state park system available to the public and maintain recreation programs run by the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A companion bill, House Bill 1796, is sponsored by Rep. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim.
Senate Bill 5622 addresses the continued demand for recreation opportunities and seeks to replace lost tax support for recreation with a "user-pay" approach. The bill would create a single $30 annual vehicle "Discover Pass" (or a $10 day-use pass) that would provide pass holders access to parks, WDFW and DNR recreation lands. More |
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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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LEVEL 2 KAYAKING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP Washington State Parks, the US Coast Guard and the American Canoe Association are cooperating on a pilot program to increase the number of nationally certified canoeing and kayaking instructors. The concept is to build the state's capacity in partnership with the ACA to reach and teach leaders in community recreation programs and public organizations associated with human-powered boating activities such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing and hunting. Ultimately this effort will extend statewide to provide entry level paddlesports users an opportunity to develop safe boating skills in their own community. More |
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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 NRPA Legislative Forum is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be the voice for parks and recreation and advocate for our field. Register today |
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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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