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Greetings!
Happy New Year!
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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Annual Conference & Trade Show
Play Unplugged!
We are on the countdown for Annual Conference 2012 in Bellevue. Just wanted to remind everyone that January 10th is the deadline for the Super Early Bird Registration. Sign up today and get the full conference member registration for $249. It Includes all sessions and events on Wednesday and Thursday, and the closing keynote on Friday.
Members only: Super Early Bird - expires January 10 Click here for all of the info on Annual Conference - Play Unplugged 2012 |
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This Is IT - Summer Planning Extravaganza
Friday January 13, 2012: Old Redmond Firehouse. New format...Live performances by vendors and exhibitors! Event planners, camp coordinators and summer programmers, don't miss this summer planning Showcase! More/Register |
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Summit: Parks & Recreation Future Funding January 24, 2012, Olympia
Earlybird special thru Janury 13th is $139 member/$169 non-member. Bring a second person from your member agency for just $49! Join us for a "Global Perspective" on public spaces by our opening keynote, Rick Steves. Concurrent breakout sessions on funding strategies for metropolitan park districts and cities and counties feature panelists from around the state. Program/Register |
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Irrigation Class
January 25, 2012: This is an introductory class to irrigation installation, repair, and troubleshooting. Topics will include proper gluing and priming, measuring, slip-fix installation, swing joint assembly, valve repair and troubleshooting, and basic electrical troubleshooting. More / Register |
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WRPA Today Winter Issue
Our Winter issue features our legislative platform, our annual review and much more... This and back issues are located on the "Magazine and Enews Archive" page of the WRPA web site. Click here for the direct link to the Winter 2012 WRPA Today Magazine, the official quarterly publication of the Washington Recreation & Park Association. Deadline for content submissions for the Spring issue is February 3, for distribution in April. |
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CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector
March 14-16, 2012: This course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered anywhere. More / Register
Sponsored by: Cascade Recreation Inc; Northwest Playground Equipment Inc; SiteLines Park & Playground Products and NWR Associates. |
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On The Move
Kevin Finn, Bellevue Parks & Recreation, has been announced as the recipient of the scholarship for the Pacific Northwest Resource Management School. Congratulations!
Johnie Tucker, Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation was recently recognized for his work as a partner in the Washington Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan. Johnie Tucker has worked for 16 years with Vancouver Parks & Recreation. He runs teen programs and develops special activities for families and out-of-school programs for younger children. His work is infused with a strong commitment to working with the community and with partners to match his resources and create the best possible experience for his intended audience. More
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RCFB Grant Changes for 2012
These changes will affect deadlines for recreation and conservation grants (not salmon recovery) in 2012, and what work you'll need to do if you plan to apply for a grant. View full announcement |
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Your WRPA Membership just became MORE VALUABLE! How, you ask? You no longer have to pay $5 to belong to an additional section. Now you can belong to and participate in as many different sections as you want . . . all for the same price. Get involved today by contacting the state office at 360-459-9396 or a section chair. |
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Upcoming Trainings - Plan
See below for a list of trainings WRPA is offering over the next six months. Visit our registration page for more information on all these trainings.
- Jan 11-12: Risk Management School - full
- Jan 13: This Is IT!
- Jan 24-25: Summit on Future Funding For Parks
- Jan 25 - Irrigation Training (new!)
- Feb 1: Facility Module CLASS Training: Booking & Managements
- Feb 16: Small Equipment Repair & Maintenance (new!)
- Feb 23: Athletic/Fitness Section Retreat
- Mar 3: Facility Section Workshop
- Mar 14-16: CPSI
- Mar 21-23: Aquatic Facility Operator Course
- May 02: WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show
- June 09: Westside Summer Skillbuilder
- June 09: Aquatic Skillbuilder
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Call for Conference Speakers
The Conference Education Committee (CEC) is 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
WRPA 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 open thru Friday, February 24, 2012. 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
Executive Director
Washington Recreation & Park Association |
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Today is the day! Watch your email for the formal announcement... |
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We believe ALL kids are created equal
At Landscape Structures, we're creating play environments where all children and their families can play together, regardless of their abilities.
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Upcoming Section Meetings |
Jan 11: Teens - cancelled
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 Legislative Platform |
Announcing the WRPA official 2012 Legislative Platform. Please share this with your legislators and community leaders. We encourage you to emphasize those of particular importance to your agency and include local examples. |
| 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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