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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. |
WRPA Risk Management School
January 11-12, 2012 - Shoreline WA This program made possible in partnership and scholarship support with these leading organizations in Washington State risk management. Over seventy scholarship opportunities are available! Contact your agency risk pool provider for details. Scholarships / Register / MoreEarlybird registration deadline December 2, 2011. $199 member/$249 non-member. Complete program available next week. |
WRPA Scholarship Opportunities
Please visit the WRPA scholarship site for information on scholarships available right now for the Risk Management School, sponsored by PRIMA ($199 value - 3 available) and the PNW Resource Management School, sponsored by the Park Resource Section ($1,100 value - 1 available). Deadline for both is December 1, 2011. |
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Washington State Parks...
Read about the latest happenings in your state parks on the "What's New" page of the Washington State Parks website. It's the place to check for updates on your state park services, events, new initiatives and more.
Visit www.parks.wa.gov/whatsnew to read the latest news:
- Discover Pass - a great gift idea
- State Parks welcomes new commissioner
- Audubon's birding map highlights state park sites
- State Parks seeks your ideas on revenue and efficiency strategy
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Action Alert Continues...
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 funds 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. |
On The Move
Thank you to Bob McGarvey, Northwest Playground for donating $100 towards the Athletic/Fitness Section scholarship award.
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| Washington Local Government Ballot Measures
MRSC's coverage of Washington State Ballot Measures, November 2011
On the November 2011 ballot, there are over 75 local government measures on the ballot, with voters weighing in on issues as diverse as gambling, red light cameras, parks funding, and marijuana enforcement. Keep up to date on election results through the MRSC Local Government Election Blog. |
| RCFB Recruitment
The Governor is looking to appoint a new member to the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board beginning in January. Interested individuals should submit applications directly to the Governor's office. Applications should be received by December 1st. This opportunity to serve is a chance to be part of a great organization that helps determine where investments should be made in Washington's great outdoors. More / Apply |
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Call for Conference Speakers
The Conference Education Committee (CEC) is now recruiting for keynote speakers and for general session speakers for Mid Year 2012 and Annual Conference 2013 and beyond. We need your ideas, contacts and suggestions to help build amazing conferences. More |
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Call for Nominations/Awards
The Washington Recreation & Park Association has seven established awards to recognize organizations and individuals (both volunteers and professionals) for their contributions to the Park and Recreation field. WRPA also offers a spectrum of Spotlight Awards to recognize excellence in park and recreation projects, services and media. Nominations are now open and will close on Friday, February 24, 2012. More |
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Upcoming Trainings - Plan
See below for a list of trainings WRPA is offering over the next six months. Plan ahead and if you're able to use 2011 year end funds you will be one step ahead of 2012. Another strategy is to explore the scholarship opportunites for the Risk Management School. Unless otherwise noted all trainings are open for registration. Visit our registration page for more information on all these trainings.
- Dec 8: Small Equipment Repair & Maintenance (nearly full)
- Jan 11-12: Risk Management School
- Jan 13: This Is IT!
- Jan 24-25: Summit on Future Funding For Parks
- Feb 1: CLASS Training for Admin & Managerial Actions (Save the Date)
- Feb 23: Athletic/Fitness Section Retreat (Save the date)
- Mar 3: Facility Section Workshop
- Mar 14-16 CPSI
- Mar 21: Aquatic Facility Operator Course
- May 02: WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show
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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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Section Meetings |
Dec 08: Athletic/Fitness & ProgramDec 14: TeenDec 16: AquaticConnect 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. |
| PRORAGIS |
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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