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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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Summit: Parks & Recreation Future Funding
Today - January 24, 2012, 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. More After hours social at The Mark, 4-7:00pm sponsored by Northwest Playground Equipment and MIG.
WRPA Legislative Day - January 25, 2012
No registration required. Join us on Wednesday at 8:30am at the Phoenix Inn for a legislative update and briefing and talking points by our lobbyist, Doug Levy. We will spend the day on the hill sharing the park and recreation platform and attend special group meetings with key legislators. |
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Legislative Report - Week 2:
"Snowmageddon" hit the State Capitol with a vengeance during Week 2 of the Session. And so did a barrage of ice, stormy winds, and blown trees that downed transmission lines and triggered power outages.
As it did throughout Western Washington, the weather took center stage in Olympia last week, making it a rather truncated week on the legislative front. Several early-morning hearings were cancelled, and lawmakers shuttered the Capitol altogether about noon Friday when a power outage darkened House and Senate office buildings. More |
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Facility Module CLASS
Booking & Management
February 1, 2012: Mercer Island, WA. Learn how to use the facility module to its full potential with best practices & round table discussions. There is no charge to register, but the class is limited to 30 due to space limitations. (10 spaces remaining) More / Register Topics will include:
- Introduction / Basic Navigation
- Setting Up Your System
- End User: Booking a Rental & Functionality
- Discussion on QuickRez
- Reporting
- System Options
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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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WRPA Facebook Page
What do Risk Management School, This is IT! and random snowmen/women all have in common? They are on our facebook page. Help us reach 200 likes...just 29 more to go! More |
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WRPA Forums
We are intentionally off to a slow launch in January. We are working to fine tune the forums before we upload our membership in February. If you want to check it out start here. Remember you must log into the WRPA web site to see and access the forum pages. |
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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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| NRPA Legislative Forum
March 27-29, 2012 - Washington, D.C.
This year more than ever it is critical for parks and recreation agencies to come together and be heard in Washington. NRPA members are the most powerful voices for the fight for parks and recreation. The NRPA National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation provides you the chance to join the conversation, get in front of key decision makers and influencers, and make known the importance of park and recreation agencies. Washington won't change without you - 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 |
| Membership News!
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 24-25: Summit on Future Funding For Parks
- Jan 25 - Irrigation Training (full - waitlist only)
- Feb 1: Facility Module CLASS Training: Booking & Managements
- Feb 16: Small Equipment Repair & Maintenance (full - waitlist only)
- Feb 23: Athletic/Fitness Section Retreat (save the date)
- 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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Upcoming Section Meetings |
Feb 1: TeenFeb 3: DirectorsFeb 17: 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. |
| 2012 WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show - Bellevue, WA | |
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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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| 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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