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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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Risk Management School
January 8-10, 2103
Bellevue Red Lion: $279 Member/$329 Non-member. Check with your insurance provider for scholarship opportunities. We are already 50% full. Purchase orders accepted. Okay to register today and pay in January. Space is limited to 100 people. More
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Facility Section Workshop
March 2, 2013
Lake Wilderness Lodge, Maple Valley: $45 member/$55 non-member. An interactive learning experience addressing day-to-day challenges and opportunities we face. More/Register
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 Annual Conference & Trade ShowDon Yeager - Opening Keynote Vancouver Hilton: April 16-18, 2103 Don Yeager invites you (video link) to the opening keynote on Wednesday April 17. We will unlock the secrets from GREAT winners, allowing your team to achieve at the highest level and your bottom line to improve! View the conference program, schedule and more. Register today! |
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Legislative WRPA
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Meet With Your Legislators Before Session Starts: (tip of the month)
Before session is the best time to meet with your legislators. Its the perfect opportunity to position yourself as a park and recreation resource while sharing your community needs and the statewide WRPA Legislative Agenda.
State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP):
On November 29 the SCORP advisory committee met at RCO headquarters with Responsive Management Executive Director, Mark Duda, to review the results of the general population survey. Kurt Dahmen, David Erickson, Kathy Kravit-Smith, Leslie Betlach, Dona Wuthow, Sharon Clausen, Paul Whitemarsh (and remotely) Paul Simmons, Chris Hoppe were the WRPA members present on the 20+ person committee. RCO is also encouraging your participation in th
e 'SCORP Town Hall' Web site where you can quickly share your views. The current question is "Do we have enough parks, trails, and other recreation areas? b) Are they maintained well enough?" Comments from Round 1 are now posted. More
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) Project List:
Below you will find a link to a list of 175 worthy projects that are seeking funding for in the upcoming legislative session. Despite Washington's budget woes, the state capital construction budget will be larger next year. The Coalition and WRPA are advocating for $90 million in bond dollars.
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Big Check Presentation
Mount Vernon, WA
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office recognized Mount Vernon at a special presentation last Wednesday for its outstanding project to build a waterfront trail. The project to build the Skagit Riverwalk, a trail which runs along the Skagit River in the city's historic downtown, was the top ranked project in the trails category of the statewide grant program, the WWRC. The city also successfully competed for a second state grant in the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account program. Together, the two grants provided more than $1.28 million in state funding. More |
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WRPA Membership Renewals
January 2013-December 2013
Thank you in advance for your support and participation in WRPA. We encourage you to consider converting to our newest PLATINUM Agency package. It provides the biggest bang for your buck and aligns your entire agency with passionate, caring professionals and advocates in Washington. Platinum Agencies make the most of their WRPA dollar by including ALL of your Full Time staff, Boards, and Commissioners. Contact Jen at WRPA for details on how your agency can become Platinum.
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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. Nominate today! Key dates / Award categories
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National Legislative Forum
March 19-21, 2013
The NRPA 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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Upcoming Training
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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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Upcoming Section Meetings
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Dec 5: Facility & Park Resources joint meeting
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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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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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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