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Greetings!
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. |
 Mid Year Conference & Trade Show
October 19, 2011 - Seattle WA. We hope to see you at our premiere fall training and trade show. We open with keynote speaker Eileen Soisson, President and founder of The Meeting Institute based in South Carolina, on the topic "Choose Your Attitude, Create Your Life." Choosing the right attitude gives you a competitve edge in business and in life. Our super energetic committee has planned a very interactive conference with networking opportunities throughout including a silent auction and on-site after hours social. Thank you to our conference sponsors: Allplay Systems; Northwest Playground Equipment and Precor Commercial Fitness! More / Register |
Aquatic Section Training Retreat
October 17-18, 2011 - Grand Mound WA. This training is only offered bi-annually so don't miss out on this once every other year experience. Rumor has it the Great Wolf Lodge lobby is sporting the worlds largest balloon spider and will be recognized in the Guiness Book of World Records. Join over 60 aquatic professionals from around the region including Canada, Montana and Oregon are already registered. More/Register |
Action Alert!
At yesterday's Governor's meeting, our lobbyist, Doug Levy, learned that the anticipated dismal revenue forcast may impact the Capital Budget. It is VERY IMPORTANT that our members understand that if they are recipients of any type of grant, loan or earmark in the 2011-2013 Capital Budget, they need to get those $$ under contract and be moving ahead with projects or risk being swept into a stop project situation for projects not ready. For more information contact Doug at levy4@msn.com. |
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
November 9-11, 2011, Bellevue WA. There are just a few spaces remaining in our fall class. Take this opportunity to become properly trained and certified to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards. More/Register
Proudly Sponsored by: Northwest Playground Equipment, Cascade Recreation Inc. and PlayCreation, Inc. |
On The Move
The Western Governors' Association is looking for ways to promote outdoor recreation to strengthen the western economy. Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire says the association wants to find ways to encourage volunteer projects and conservation to improve the West's recreation assets. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says the leisure and hospitality industry added 3,500 new jobs to Utah's economy in 2010, accounting for 20 percent of all new jobs created. He says the West needs to do a better job marketing the region to attract more tourists. An advisory group will offer preliminary recommendations to the association in December. More |
NRPA Congress 2011
November 1-4, 2011 Atlanta, GA. Come and experience innovative educational sessions, a high-energy Keynote, Tony Hawk, valuable networking events, and CEU opportunities galore! More
- Over 7,000 Attendees
- Over 400 Exhibitors
- 450 Dynamic Speakers
- 239 Energizing Education Sessions & Workshops
Please join WRPA and ORPA at the PNW Regional Social on Tuesday November 1st at Der Biergarten from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Sponsored by SiteLines Park & Playground Products and Northwest Playground Equipment. |
WCPPA POLICY FORUM
Save the Date - Thursday October 27, 2011 9am-2pm, located at the Centre at Norpoint, Tacoma. The Washington Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity invites you to join us to learn about policies that increase physical activity. Contact Jane Moore jane_wcppa@comcast.net for more information.
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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
Executive Director
Washington Recreation & Park Association |
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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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PRORAGIS, short for Park and Recreation Operating Ratio and Geographic Information System, is NRPA's cutting-edge, online management tool, designed specifically for public park and recreation agencies -- and free to all members of NRPA! www.nrpa.org |
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