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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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ARE YOU REGISTERED?
Now thru March 16 register at the early bird rate.
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WRPA LEGISLATIVE Report - Week 7
For WRPA, Week 7 saw us hold our footing in some ways, and make good progress in others. Our "league fees" bill has been declared NTIB, while bills to provide more flexible use of existing Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) move ahead. 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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FACILITY SECTION WORKSHOP: May 7, 2011
Save the date for the 1st Annual Facility Services Workshop - May 7th from 9am-2pm at Federal Way Community Center. Calling all facility attendants, rental monitors, recreation attendants and front line staff for a first of its kind WRPA training just for you! How do you deal with working with new rental groups each week? Do you dread large rentals involving alcohol? Learn tips and tools that lead to successful rentals! Breakout sessions include the following topics:
- Developing productive and successful relations with customers
- Working with culturally diverse rentals
- Safety and emergency procedures
- Innovative practices with rentals
- Alcohol - tips and tools for rental success
You'll have the opportunity to network with individuals from different cities to share stories and experiences. Learn from one another and experts in the field. |
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SKILLBUILDERS GALORE - Save the dates!
Eastside, Westside and Aquatic Summer Skillbuilders are in the works. Program and registration information coming soon. More
- Aquatic Summer Skillbuilder: Sunday June 5, Lynnwood
- Eastside Skillbuilder: Saturday June 11, Pullman
- Westside Skillbuilder: Saturday June 11, Tukwila
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NEW HERC FACEBOOK The New Higher Education Relations Committee (HERC) Facebook page gives professionals direct access to recreation students that are looking for internships and summer/part-time positions. It gives the recreation students direct access to professionals, for advice, tips, suggestions and current trends. Please Like HERC on Facebook and join the conversation with the future of our profession. 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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ON THE MOVE New Members, Leadership Appointed to State Recreation, Conservation and Salmon Recovery Board: Two statewide boards that award grants for parks, trails, farmland preservation, habitat conservation, and salmon recovery received new Governor-appointed members and leadership. Governor Chris Gregoire has appointed Elizabeth "Betsy" Bloomfield, Yakima, and Peter Mayer, Vancouver, to serve on the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. She also reappointed Bill Chapman, Mercer Island as the board's chair. More |
 WANTED: COMMUNITIES TO HOST LOCAL HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD MEETHERSHEY'S Track & Field Games has engaged communities in this healthy event for more than 30 years. Children between the ages of 9 and 14 are encouraged to get involved with track & field events that include running, jumping and throwing-things that most kids naturally love to do.
As the Washington State Chairperson for Hershey's Track and Field Games, I would like to encourage WRPA members to host a local meet in their community this spring (prior to June 11) by using the resources Hershey offers, including a meet supply kit, promotional posters, online promotion, organizer support, all the ribbons, etc, it is a great way to encourage youth in your community to get fit! The state meet will be held June 18 in Federal Way, and currently the following communities are hosting event: Othello, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Skagit County, Stanwood, Poulsbo, Seattle, Kent, Pierce County, Shelton, Olympia, Hoquim and Vancouver. As you can see, there is a lot of Washington not represented! WE NEED YOU! A meet can be as small as a part of an after school program or day camp event or a full, open invite track meet. Visit www.hersheystrackandfield.com or contact me, Jeannette Sieler, jsieler@ci.lacey.wa.us |
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JOB POSTINGS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Calling all information on new job postings to be included in our job board at the WRPA Annual Conference, April 26-29, 2011 Wenatchee. Please forward information to Jesse Throgmorton, Job Mart Chair at JThrogmorton@ephrata.org or (509)754-4426. |
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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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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. 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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