Washington Recreation & Park Association
                        Newsletter                   January 2, 2013
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Upcoming WRPA Executive Board Meetings

Mar. 8, 2013 - North Bend
April 17, 2013 - Vancouver
(general membership meeting)
 
The WRPA Executive Board meets four 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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Early Registration Now Through January 15
ac2013 Annual Conference & Trade Show
Vancouver Hilton: April 16-18, 2013
Register today thru Jan 15 for best rates! View the conference website including the preliminary conference program, schedule and more. Register
Legislative WRPA
legday Governor Gregoire's budgets serve as a very important 'marker' in the legislative process in that incoming Governor Jay Inslee will not have any budget blueprint to offer up until after the Legislature has begun its 2013 Session. Therefore, the Governor's Operating, Capital and Transportation budget bills will be the ones introduced into the legislative process and given initial consideration.
What this means for parks & recreation  / More
People Parks & Politics Leadership Summit
Olympia Phoenix Inn: February 5 & 6, 2013
Announcing Michael Shellito as our featured speaker for the People Parks & Politics (P3) Leadership Summit. Topics include "Real Leadership for Changing Times, Growing Talent & Succession Planning and What Matters Most - Establishing Core Services and Operational Policies. Early rates through Jan. 18 $69 member/$89 non-member. Stay overnight and join us also on Feb 6 for the WRPA Legislative Day on the Hill. (free event)  More / Register
Risk Management School
Bellevue Red Lion:RMS January 8-10, 2013
Currently 83 registered for the 2nd annual school.  There is still time to register this week as we do have capacity for 100 students. Scholarships may be available through your insurance provider. We have capacity for up to 100 this year. More / Register
Facility Section Workshop
Lake Wilderness Lodge, Maple Valley: March 2, 2013
$45 member/$55 non-member. An interactive learning experience addressing day-to-day challenges and opportunities we face.
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SCORP Town Hall
Should we maintain what we have or try new things? Public recreation managers have to decide whether to spend their limited money on maintaining facilities or on providing new opportunities by developing new facilities or buying land. What is the best way to balance between these competing priorities? Comment

This is the 5th set of questions and we'd like your thoughts.

Your input is crucial to understanding what's important to include in the plan. Thanks for your help in planning for the future of outdoor recreation in Washington! Invite your family and friends to respond too! Interim Summary Reports 

Call for Award Nominations
Deadline February 21, 2013
Awards Banquet: Vancouver Hilton: Wednesday April 17, 2013
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 & nomination forms
Call for Conference Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for both planning committees for the 2013 Mid Year and our 2014 Annual. Email the conference chairs listed below if interested. This is one of the most rewarding experiences and a great way to expand your network. Become a conference 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
2012 Lands Report
Announcing the Annual Report for the Habitat and Recreation Lands Coordinating Group which highlights the proposed 2013-2015 state agency acquisition projects and is required by RCW 79A.25.260. More
In the News
Hiking: WTA Volunteers set record for trail work
The Bellingham Herald
Volunteers working with the Washington Trails Association contributed nearly 100,000 hours of work across the state this year. The nearly 2,700 volunteers contributed $2 million worth of service to state's public lands, according to the group. More
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