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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 Conference Room Block Options
Call to book your hotel...and mention the Washington Recreation & Park Association Room Block - block will be released April 8th..so don't delay! This hotel is connected to the convention center via a skybridge.
The Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel
$119 single/double 509.662.1234
In case our first block fills we have secured an overflow block at the Wenatchee Red Lion
509-663-0711 (Room release date is April 16) $99 single/$109 double. This hotel is approximately one mile from the convention center.
President Bob announces extended early bird rates for everyone! Register |
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WRPA LEGISLATIVE Report - Week 12
We will learn the fate of the WWRP program funding/list over the noon hour TODAY. Once we do - assuming it is the $50m level and use of the list format we have been reporting - it will be important to THANK your House Member and to urge them to RETAIN the integrity of the WWRP list! More 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 7th from 9am-2pm at the 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! 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. Register today |
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Eastside & Westside SKILLBUILDERS
Eastside and Westside Summer Skillbuilders announce open registration!
- Eastside Skillbuilder: Saturday June 11, Pullman
Summer Skillbuilder is a workshop perfect for any agency or organization that works
with youth programs. Bring your entire summer staff and join us for an opportunity to network with other youth workers in the area and receive a unique memorable training experience.
- Westside Skillbuilder: Saturday June 11, Tukwila
There will be five sessions with a variety of class to participate in. This year's focus for the sessions is how to make your camp a reality. Bringing the big, bold and 3D ideas to life at your camp each day. The classes will be designed to be hands on learning. You will leave the class with project examples and hands on tools to work with campers and parents for the summer.
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ON THE MOVE
Bob Houston is the new Senior Recreation Coordinator, Youth Development Recreation and Community Service, at Metro Parks Tacoma. BobH@tacomaparks.com / 253-305-1022
After 29 years with Portland Parks & Recreation, and eight as the Director, Zari Santer is retiring effective July 1, 2011. "Although I'll be retiring, I intend to remain active in the community and lend my time and expertise to the many causes I deeply care about and will continue to be a strong advocate for the value that parks and recreation contributes to the city and the region."
The Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Florence B. Wager award recognizing leaders, volunteers, and professionals whom have contributed to Clark County parks, trails, and recreation programs in a significant and exemplary way. More |
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HERC ON 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. Please Like HERC on Facebook and join the conversation with the future of our profession. More |
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SETTING ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY TARGETS
The Puget Sound Partnership is hosting workshops on April 14, 18, and 19 on the development of setting 21 ecosystem targets for Puget Sound recovery and you are invited. This is an opportunity for you to learn about and provide input into the target-setting process. More
Targets being set include: land development, land use/land cover, salmon, runoff from the built environment, funding for Puget Sound, swimming beaches, recreational fishing permits, water quality, and estuary/nearshore systems. Note: if you are interested in attending, the Partnership is asking for RSVPs to Kathleen Igros at kathleen.igros@psp.wa.gov. |
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WWRC LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE The Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition's new website connects people with projects in their community. Click on the map to see which projects are at risk near you! 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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