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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 by October 19
It saves to register early. After October 19 the regular registration rate will be $125 member and $155 non-member. Click here for the newest and most complete version of our preliminary conference program with updated session information, exhibitors registered to date, after-hours social! Mid Year Conference & Trade Show is our premiere fall training attracting over 200 park and recreation professionals. Register today / More |
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WRPA Legislative Platform
2013 Session
The WRPA Executive Board approved our 2013 Legislative Platform identifiying WWRC, Support for State Parks and Restoring YAF Funding as our top three priorities. More
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WWRC Fundraising Breakfast
Thanks to the Supporters For a Successful Event!
Thanks to your help, over $200,000 was raised for Washington's natural heritage. Take a look at the great article in the Seattle PI about the event.
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Important Parks Legislation Introduce in U.S. Senate
The CPR Act Could Breathe Life into Parks and Rec
Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) with Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Community Parks Revitalization (CPR) Act. The bill authorizes competitive matching grants to parks and recreation departments for the revitalization and building of recreational resources and focuses on access for veterans and military families, combating and preventing obesity and related chronic diseases, reducing crime among at-risk youth, and creating youth employment opportunities. More
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Facility Section Nominations
October 12, 2012 - Extended Deadline
The Facility Services Section will present a Customer Service Award; Outstanding Professional Award; and Innovative Facility Practice Award at the WRPA Mid-Year Conference & Trade Show on Friday November 9, 2012. Please take time to nominate those who are doing amazing work. More
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Scholarship Opportunity
Park Resource Section
Deadline December 1, 2012: The Park Resource Section is offering one full registration scholorship valued at $1,235 for the 2013 Pacific Northwest Resource Management School. The two year school is designed to serve park and recreation maintenance as well as executives, supervisory personnel, and those responsible for planning, budgeting and providing stweardship of public assets. More about WRPA scholorships / Apply today
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On The Move
Joe Schiessl is the new Park & Recreation Director for the City of Richland. Joe was previously the Economic Planning and Redevelopment Manager.
2012 Shelter Giveaway: ICON Shelter Systems Inc will be exhibiting at the 2012 ASLA Expo in Phoenix, September 29 & 30, and at the 2012 NRPA Expo in Anaheim, October 16 & 17. The drawing will be at the end of the NRPA (winner need not be present). Pre-register to win this beautiful 15' x 20' all-steel shelter by visiting ICON's website home page. $38,000 value!
WRPA and WABO (Washington Association of Building Officials) will be moving in together this month. WABO is moving into Woodview Plaza and WRPA will move down the hallway and join them in suite 205. Our new mailing address however is changing to PO Box 8416, Lacey WA 98509. All other contact information remains the same. Our move will result in significant savings on our rent as well as additional opportunities for resource sharing. Please contact Brit Kramer at britk@wrpatoday.org should you have questions about our move.
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Sluggish Economy Doesn't Slow Outdoor Sports
Forbes
According to the Outdoor Industry Association, "Unlike many other sports, outdoor participation among Americans has remained remarkably stable [during the past] several years - demonstrating impressive resiliency during challenging economic times." Furthermore, The Outdoor Foundation's topline report shows "the rate of participation in outdoor recreation in the United States remained solid in 2010 and at the same level seen in 2008." More
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Designed To Move
A Physical Activity Action Agenda
DESIGNED TO MOVE offers consensus on the path forward - a single vision: Future generations running, jumping and kicking to reach their greatest potential. A new normal. More
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The Bridge Conference
October 8-9, 2012 Seattle, WA
The Bridge Conference brings together afterschool and youth development professionals, school leaders, funders, researchers, policymakers, trainers and business leaders from across the country. Top 10 reasons to attend.
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| NRPA Congress
October 16-18, 2012 Anaheim, California
NRPA is excited to announce that a portion of the 2012 Congress and Exposition will be available virtually this year. Registering as a virtual attendee allows you to attend ten live, interactive education sessions begining Tuesday, October 16th through Thursday, October 18th. More |
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Washington State Trails Conference
October 25-28, Vancouver, WA
Trail enthusiasts, recreation planners and land managers will converge in Vancouver. Registration is a great value and features two full-days of program, five meals, the community forum, social activities and more.
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Playground Safety Inspector Maintenance Training
November 5-6, Beaverton, OR
The Oregon Recreation and Park Association will host a brand new workshop entitled Playground Safety Inspector Maintenance Training: A Comprehensive Program for Managing Safe Playgrounds. This new training covers the basics of maintaining safe playgrounds. More
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector Fall Course Open
November 14-16, 2012 - Bellevue WA
This course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered anywhere. More/Register Sponsored by Northwest Playground, Inc & SiteLines Park & Playground Products
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Upcoming Training
Quick View
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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SAVE THE DATE
2013 Annual Conference & Trade Show
April 16-18, 2013
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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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HERC Facebook
The WRPA's Higher Education Relations Committee (HERC) is dedicated to connecting students interested in Parks & Recreation to professionals currently working in the field.
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Advertising is free for all WRPA Agency members. Regular rate $50 per post.
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Upcoming WRPA Executive Board Meetings
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Dec. 7, 2012 - Mercer Island
Mar. 8, 2013 - North Bend
April 17, 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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