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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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 Mid Year Conference & Trade Show Register early to be eligible for fantastic prizes! Register by Friday August 3, 2012 to be included in the raffle for one complimentary 2013 Annual Conference & Trade Show full conference registration. ($269 value) Vancouver, WA and One Night Deluxe Accommodation at the Tulalip Resort Casino PLUS a $60 Dinning Credit! ($289 value) Marysville, WA. The Washington Recreation & Park AssociationMid Year Conference & Trade Show is our premiere fall training attracting over 200 park and recreation professionals. More |
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector Courses Open
August 15-17, 2012 - Bellevue WA
November 14-16, 2012 - Bellevue WA
This course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered anywhere. Advanced reading and fifteen hours of training from nationally known playground safety experts will prepare participants to "sit" for the
Certified Playground Safety Examination offered at the culmination of the certification course. More/Register Sponsored by Northwest Playground, Inc & SiteLines Park & Playground Products
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Call For Nominations
Facility Section Awards
The Facility Services Section will present three awards at the WRPA Mid-Year: Customer Service Award; Outstanding Professional Award; and Innovative Facility Practice Award. Nominations are accepted at the WRPA Office through September 28, 2012. More
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WRPA Membership Directory
Online location has moved
Both the WRPA general membership directory and the commercial directory are now located under the "membership" tab and can be accessed from the WRPA home page. Remember to view the general directory you will need to "log in" as this is a member protected site. Our online directories are always current and up to date because they synchronize instantly with the member database. |
Call for Articles
Fall WRPAToday Magazine
August 3rd is the deadline for articles and information to be submitted for consideration by our editorial committee for the fall issue of the WRPAToday Magazine. Please send to Casey Stanley, WRPA Public Relations Chair at CaseyS@burienwa.gov. More |
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Special Grants Program
2012 Supplemental Capital Budget
This $12M grant program is split into $6m economic development and $6M community revitalization. The criteria on the community revitalization side include a project's ability to make communities more ped-bike friendly and to enhance in-city recreation. WRPA worked on this in conjunction with the "Jobs Package" enacted by the Legislature. The application cycle is likely to start end of July with CERB offering a webinar early August. More
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NRPA Congress
NRPA understands that innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage with park and recreation professionals from across the nation. Join NRPA in Anaheim and receive powerful training on a variety of topics. More |
Behind the Scenes Seminar
Behind the Scenes at Bumbershootis scheduled for August, from 12-4:15pm. The half day presentation includes lunch with keynote speaker Jon Stone, Executive Director, a session on social media and ticketing with Tim Keck, publisher/owner The Stranger, and Anthony Hecht, chief technology officer The Stranger Tickets, and a walkabout with Bumbershoot management prior to the event. More |
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Quick View of Upcoming Training
Visit our registration page for more information on all these trainings.
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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
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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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Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc.
is located in beautiful downtown Issaquah in Washington State.
We serve Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Montana and Alaska.
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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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 Summer Issue is here! |
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Upcoming WRPA Executive Board Meetings
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Sept. 14, 2012 - Lynnwood Dec. 7, 2012 - Mercer Island
Mar. 8, 2013 - North Bend
April 18, 2013 - Vancouver
(general membership meeting)
The WRPA Executive Board meets five times a year. For more information about the WRPA Executive Board members, meeting agendas, district boundaries please visit our WRPA Executive Board pages.
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