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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.

Risk Management School

Early Bird Registration 

Ends December 2

January 8-10, 2013: Bellevue Red Lion 

$249 Member/$299 Non-member. After December 2nd $279 Member/$329 Non-member. Check with your insurance provider for scholarship opportunities. We are already 23% full. Purchase orders accepted. Okay to register early and pay in January. Space is limited to 100 people. More

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  

Thank You Everyone!

For a Successful 2012 Mid Year 

Conference & Trade Show

On Friday November 9, 2012 WRPA hosted over 250 delegates for a conference experience that exceeded all our goals. Thank you local host committee, CEC, session presenters, exhibitors, auction contributors and purchasers, sponsors and attendees! Congratulations on a spectacular event!  Mid Year Conference & Trade Show is our premiere fall training attracting over 250 park and recreation professionals. More / Program

Legislative WRPA

Trending Now...

The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is revising the state's strategic plan for outdoor recreation. Your input is crucial to understanding what's important to include in the plan. We created the 'SCORP Town Hall' Web site at www.scorpwa.wordpress.com where you can quickly share your views. Everyone who is interested in recreation should have an opportunity to participate.  View results of the general population survey.

Attention Metropolitan Park Districts:

The Joint Select Committee on Junior Taxing Districts, Municipal Corporations, and Local Government Finance next meeting is November 26.

As the committee continues its work to consider potential consolidation of junior taxing districts-including park districts- WRPA is encouraging our members to contact legislators on the committee to underscore the good work, focus and purpose behind their local park districts. The main message to convey is:  Park districts are operating in a focused and efficient manner and there is no value in consolidating or eliminating them-please do not include this in the committee's recommendations. 

The 2012 Biennial State Land Acquisition Forecast Report  is the second Biennial Report published by the State Habitat and Recreation Coordinating Group.  This report is published in even numbered years and provides information about state land purchases and disposals that are being planned around the state.  

On The Move

Terri Arnold, Director, South Whidbey Park & Recreation District is relocating to the East Coast and has accepted a position as Park and Recreation Director and Assistant Town Manager for Middlebury, Vermont. Terri will leave Washington State at the end of December and family will follow in June at the end of school.

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 :) 

Call for Nominations - 2013 Awards

Awards Banquet - Weds April 17, 2013

Vancouver Hilton -  WRPA 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. Don't procrastinate - nominate today!  Key dates / Award categories

WRPA Membership Renewals

January 2013-December 2013 

Contact Jen for renwal questions and assistance at wrpa@wrpatoday.org.

Thank you in advance for your support and participation in WRPA.  More

WRPA Today

Fall 2012 Issue

Here is your fall issue of the WRPA Today - Official Quarterly publication of the Washington Recreation & Park Association.  Learn how to be a contributor or advertise

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

Upcoming Training  

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• January 8-10: Risk Management School
• February 5: People, Parks & Politics (Save the Date)
• March 13-15: Certified Playground Safety Inspector
• April 16-18: WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show 

Brit Kramer, CPRP, CAE

Executive Director 

Washington Recreation & Park Association

Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc.
is located in beautiful downtown Issaquah in Washington State.

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Upcoming Section Meetings

2013 Annual Conference & Trade Show

April 16-18, 2013

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