Washington Recreation & Park Association
                        Newsletter                   January 16, 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

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Annual Conference & Trade Show
Vancouver Hilton: April 16-18, 2013   
View the conference web site including the preliminary conference program, schedule and more. Register today for best rates!

Click here for a direct link to the Hilton Hotel's dedicated WRPA Conference room reservation page with the discount code already entered. Discount rate is valid until March 17, 2013.
Legislative WRPA
People Parks & Politics Leadership Summit Mike
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

The 2013 Session of the Washington State Legislature began on Monday. View WRPA weekly reports tailored to issues related to parks and recreation in Washington State.  More   PDF version: WRPA Legislative Agenda
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.
WRPA Today - Quarterly Publication   
The WRPA Today is the official quarterly publication of the
Washington Recreation & Park Association. This issue features our annual report; legislative platform and the program for the WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show.  Learn which WRPA member has logged over 2,000 miles floating rivers throughout the United States and how our Commercial Spotlight member is thinking locally, globally and for fun.  Digital copy coming soon - pdf version now available when you
Call for Volunteers
2013 Westside Skillbuilder Committee
The WRPA Program and Teen Service Sections are seeking volunteers to assist in planning the 2013 Summer Skillbuilder. Meetings will begin in early February and Skillbuilder will be either the 1st or 2nd Saturday of June. Please contact Sarah Sandquist or Nate Robinson for more information.
Eliminating Hunger After School: 
Expansion of the Afterschool Meal Program for Washington Kids
Monday, January 28, 2013 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch provided.
United Way of King County, 720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Extending the reach of the Afterschool Meal Program to all eligible communities throughout the state will ensure that the children of Washington can participate fully in their afterschool activities, while also receiving the nutrition they need and may not have access to outside of school.  More
National Legislative Forum
Early bird registration ends Feb. 5     Have you registered yet for the 2013 National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation? The early bird discount ends Feb. 5! NRPA urges you to unite with us at Legislative Forum to help ensure that the changes happening in Washington have a positive, rather than negative, effect on your agency and your community. The event takes place March 19-21 in Washington, D.C. More
SCORP Town Hall
Comments from the previous rounds are now posted.   Current question: 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? 
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
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