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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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 Annual Conference & Trade ShowEarly Registration Rates Thru Jan 15
Vancouver Hilton: April 16-18, 2103
Full conference early bird rates $269 member/$329 non-member
Regular rates $289 member/$349 non-member
Visit the Conference web site for the most up to date information, complete program and schedule of events.
Register today!
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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 70% full. Purchase orders accepted. Okay to register today and pay in January. Space is limited to 100. View program
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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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WRPA Membership Renewals
January-December 2013 Now Due...
Thank you in advance for your support and participation in WRPA. Contact WRPA should you need renewal assistance and information on how your agency can become Platinum.
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Legislative WRPA
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Save the dates (Feb 5 & 6) to participate in WRPA's annual advocacy programs that help raise the profile of parks and recreation with our legislators. Details to be posted this week!
- February 5 - People Parks & Politics Training, Phoenix Inn
- February 6 - WRPA Day on the Hill, The Capital
Youth Athletic Field (YAF): The draft bill creates a new funding stream for the Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) Program administered by the Recreation and Conservation Office. View the comparison of current law and the draft bill. We also need your examples and real world information on field shortages including photos and what this means to your communities in order for WRPA to prepare our advocacy efforts to re-instate this funding source this session. Please send by January 7 to levy4@msn.com and cc britk@wrpatoday.org.
Joint Select Committee on Junior Taxing Districts: This committee has been evaluating the question of whether the Legislature should consolidate any junior taxing districts. We are very pleased to report that the Committee will NOT be recommending any forced consolidations of special districts!
State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Town Hall:
Current question: New research shows that for adults (18 and over) in Washington, between 2006 and 2012: Nature-based recreation activities, such as backpacking, primitive camping, showshoeing, horseback riding, and climbing generally are increasing while activities that depend on built facilities, such as soccer, baseball, rollerblading, football, and boat camping generally are decreasing. What do you think the reasons are?
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Call for Conference Volunteers
Initial Planning Meetings Begin In January
Volunteers are needed for both planning committees for the 2013 Mid Year and our 2014 Annual. Folks interested should email the conference chairs listed below. This is one of the most rewarding experiences and a great way to expand your network. Commit to volunteer today!
- Mid Year Conference & Trade Show - Weds October 23, 2013, Tukwila Community Center. Chair: Tracy Gallaway
- Annual Conference & Trade Show - April 2014, Magnuson Park, Seattle. Chair: Adrienne Caver-Hall
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Call for Award Nominations - 2013
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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Jan 9: Teen
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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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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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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Upcoming WRPA Executive Board Meetings
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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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