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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 Premiere Fall Training
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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Scholarship Opportunities
(Free training $) Deadline December 1, 2012
Both the Facility Section and the Park Resource Section have scholarship opportunities right now! Apply today for scholarship funding for WRPA and other trainings: More about WRPA scholorships
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WRPA Today
Fall Issue
Recommended reading...Your One and Precious Life, by Barb Brock, Professor, Eastern Washington University - page 7. Then get a primer from our Mid Year Keynote, Deanna Davis, on The Unexpected Key to Peak Performance. Guess who likes salmon fishing and who runs for fun. This and much more in the fall issue of the WRPA Today - Official Quarterly publication of the Washington Recreation & Park Association. Learn how to be a contributor or advertise
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Call for Nominations - 2013 Awards
Awards Banquet - Weds April 17, 2013
Vancouver Hilton - The Washington Recreation & Park Association recognizes organizations and individuals (volunteers and professionals) for their contributions to the Park and Recreation field. WRPA also offers "Spotlight Awards" to recognize excellence in park and recreation projects, services and media. Help us celebrate the best in the field. Don't procrastinate - nominate today! Key dates / Award categories
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Risk Management School
January 8-10, 2013
Bellevue Red Lion - 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
Mike Aho, Receation Supervisor for Spokane Parks & Recreation and long time WRPA outdoor programming guru has accepted a position as Director of Parks and Recreation in Eagle ID and will be starting November 1. Congratulations Mike! - You will be missed.
Remember...WRPA has moved down the hallway to join our new friends and office roommates the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO). Our new mailing address is now PO Box 8416, Lacey WA 98509. Otherwise you can find us in all the usual locations...phone, website, email :)
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WRPA Membership Renewals
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. Contact Jen for renwal questions and assistance at wrpa@wrpatoday.org. Thank you in advance for your support and participation in WRPA. More
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Legislative WRPA
Trending Now...
Attend the Mid Year Conference & Trade Show session "Legislative 411" to meet our lobbyist, Doug Levy, and WWRC Outreach Coordinator, Tom Bugert, and gain insight on strategies for becoming a savvy parks and recreation advocate.
Attention Metropolitan Park Districts:
The Joint Select Committee on Junior Taxing Districts, Municipal Corporations, and Local Government Finance is holding several meetings before the 2013 legislative session to hear testimony from local government and state agency representatives. Their purpose is to review junior taxing districts and municipal corporations to evaluate their provided services and make recommendations on the appropriateness of consolidating services into a general purpose local government. Scott Gallacher, Executive Director, Key Pen Parks testified on October 25 along with his board president and WRPA Executive Director, Brit Kramer.
Save the date Tues/Weds February 5-6, 2013 for the WRPA People Parks & Politics training and WRPA Day on the Hill. Details coming soon...
WRPA's 2013 Legislative Platform top three priorities include WWRC, Support for State Parks and Restoring YAF Funding. More
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National Legislative Forum
March 19-21, 2013
Attend Legislative Forum March 19-21 and be the first to educate your elected leaders in the new Congress on the importance of parks and recreation to local communities and our country. Legislative Forum is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be the voice for parks and recreation and advocate for our field. More
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Playground Safety Inspector Maintenance Training
November 5-6, Beaverton, OR
The Oregon Recreation and Park Association is hosting a brand new workshop a comprehensive program for managing safe playgrounds. More
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Upcoming Training
Quick View
Visit our registration page for more information on all training.
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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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We serve Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Montana and Alaska
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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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2013 Annual Conference & Trade Show
April 16-18, 2013
Register / More
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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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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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