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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 Membership
January 2013-December 2013
Renewals for those on a calendar year membership were sent early October. Agency leaders now have new option to consider...the new Platinum "all inclusive" agency membership. WRPA now provides a type of membership that includes ALL full time staff, board and commission members membership and access to WRPA resources. More
Jen Flores is at your services at wrpa@wrpatoday.org or 360-450-0009 should you have edits or questions about your renewal or need to arrange for your renewal to be processed in January. Thank you in advance for your continued support and participation in WRPA. |
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Scholarship Opportunities
Deadline December 1, 2012
Both the Facility Section and the Park Resource Section have scholarship opportunities right now! Appication deadline December 1, 2012: More about WRPA scholorships |
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Risk Management School
January 8-10, 2012
Registration is now open! We are expanding the program to 2 1/2 days. January 8-10, 2013 Bellevue WA - Registration is now open! We are expanding the program to 2 1/2 days. Please check with your insurance provider for scholarship opportunities. Space is limited. View our promotional flyer. Complete program will be available early November. More |
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On The Move
WRPA has moved down the hallway to suite 205 to join the Washington Association of Building Officials office suite. Our new mailing address is now PO Box 8416, Lacey WA 98509. All other contact information remains the same.
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! |
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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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| 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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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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| PRORAGIS |
Need help completing your PRORAGIS profile? Now available online at your convenience are six free step-by-step video tutorials. Receive the guidance you need to complete your PRORAGIS profile. Start today. |
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Have a Job Opportunity to Advertise?
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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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