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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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FINAL WRPA LEGISLATIVE REPORT FOR 2011 The 2011 Regular Session and the 30-day Special Session will go down as extremely productive ones for the WRPA. We worked with a coalition on a successful effort to preserve Washington Wildlife, Recreation and Parks program (WWRP) funding - and the integrity of the WWRP list was preserved in the end. The Legislature also: Enacted a bill to keep state parks and state resource lands open; restored other capital program funding that is key to recreation; approved a "Complete Streets" program in the transportation budget; provided 5 ½-year window of flexibility in how local Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) revenues may be used; passed a bill that will protect the confidentiality of parks and recreation records related to youths who participate in our programs; and OK'd a Transportation Budget that includes nearly $29 million for the Safe Routes to School and Bicycle-Pedestrian Safety grant programs. See full report |
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UPCOMING SKILLBUILDERS
Check out the line up of fantastic trainings for your front line staff in preparation of the busy summer season. Visit our registration page for a list of all our trainings and to register for classes.
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ON THE MOVE
Congratulations to Joanna Puthoff, CPRP - recipient of the Mickey Corso Leadership Scholarship.
The City of Auburn received a spotlight award at the annual Washington Recreation & Park Association (WRPA) conference last month, receiving the highest honor for the Discovery Playground. A new video captures the playgrounds unique features and the joy from the kids who play there...by Julie Brewer.
A new website on scene in "The Couv"... it uses audio feeds as a way to highlight goings-on in the community. Here's a focus on our parks and recreation summer guide. A different approach that's kinda cool....by Peter Mayer.
Recognizing the winners from our WRPA golf tournament:
Open Division 1st Place - 57 Kit Ledbetter, Pam Ledbetter, Daryl Faber, Jeff Watling
Open Division 2nd Place - 58 Greg Brown, Mark Ratcliffe, Jeff Horan, Shane Riley
Women's Division 1st Place - 62 Tami Andringa, Sue Falash, Andrea Clay, Clarissa Ruston
Women's Division 2nd Place - 71 Christi Kinney, Nicole Johnson, Jennifer Burbidge, Lauren Woodmansee
Women's Closet to the Pin - Erin Thim
Men's Closest to the Pin - Bob McGarvey
Women's Long Drive - Clarissa Ruston
Men's Long Drive - Brad Case |
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MID YEAR CONFERNCE & TRADE SHOW REALLY EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Register by July 31, 2011 to be entered into a drawing for a free nights stay with water passes for a family of 4 at the Great Wolf Lodge! More / Register
Registration: $99 member/$149 non-member
After September 14, 2011 $129 members/$169 non-members |
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MANUFACTURERS VOLUNTARILY RECALL POOL AND IN-GROUND SPA DRAIN COVERS
Pool owners and operators who have one of the recalled drain covers should contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit. CPSC recommends closing the pool until the drain cover is replaced. Dual main drain and gravity drainage systems, unless they are wading pools or in-ground spas, do not need to be immediately closed. More |
 WHAT IS PRORAGIS?
Receive a customized AGENCY PERFORMANCE REPORT! More |
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MEETING WITH DOR TO DISCUSS "LEAGUE FEES"
Please consider this a formal invite and notice regarding an upcoming meeting with the Department of Revenue (DOR) regarding the "league fees" issue - in the wake of the Legislature's decision NOT to act on a sales tax clarification bill (SSB 5422). This is an issue where, in the absence of legislative clarification that this is NOT subject to sales tax, the DOR will now proceed as if it is.
Thursday June 16, 2011 at 10am on the 4th floor at the DOR, 1025 Union Ave SE, Olympia WA 98501. Please rsvp to Brit Kramer at britk@wrpatoday.org and identify if you plan to attend "in person" or "call in" so that we can get a preliminary count for the meeting. More |
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JUNE 4 IS NATIONAL TRAILS DAY If you like trails, you've got to love National Trails Day, presented annually by the American Hiking Society and over a dozen sponsors and supporters including the National Park Service. It's easy to find an event near you, so it's easy to get excited about a day on the trail, Saturday, June 4. |
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JULY IS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH!
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation's official Park and Recreation Month. This year's theme is "Rock Your Park!" NRPA and our new initiative, America's Backyard, encourage you to show the country how parks and recreation make your life extraordinary! Check out some of the ways that you can get involved. More |
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THE DISCOVER PASS - YOUR TICKET TO WASHINGTON'S GREAT OUTDOORS
The Discover Pass allows you to enjoy nearly 7 million acres of Washington state-managed recreation lands - including campgrounds, parks, wildlife areas, trails, natural areas, wilderness areas and water access points. Beginning July 1, 2011, you will need to display the Discover Pass on your vehicle when visiting state recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. More |
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WRPA DUES RENEWALS - Thank You for Your Membership
We've recently mailed our request and invoices for dues renewals for those who renew on our June 30th schedule. Dues provide a very important revenue source accounting for nearly 30% of our entire annual budget. We encourage you to return your renewal at your earliest convenience so that we can account for your dues in our June 30, 2011 fiscal year end. Thank you kindly. Please contact Jennifer Iverson directly should you be interested in a flexible payment plan or need edits/updates to your renewal information. 1-888-459-0009 |
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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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