Washington Recreation & Park Association
                        Newsletter                   February 19, 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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The official quarterly publication of the Washington Recreation & Park Association

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Save the Date 
Wednesday
October 23, 2013
Tukwila, WA 

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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.
Conference Is a Time to Celebrate!
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The WRPA Awards banquet is a highlight of the conference as we recognize individuals and organizations and celebrate their achievements and contributions to the Park & Recreation field. 
Nomination deadline February 21, 2013
Awards Banquet: Vancouver Hilton - Wednesday April 17, 2013
Included in full conference/daily registration - additional tickets available $45
 
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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 - Current Events

View weekly legislative reports tailored to issues related to parks and recreation in Washington State. 
Facility Section Training
Saturday, March 2 at the Maple Valley Lake Wilderness Lodge $45 members/$55 non-member and includes lunch. Register / More
Park Resource Trainings!
Irrigation: 9am-12noon Wednesday March 6, 2013 - Kirkand, WA
This is an introductory class to irrigation installation, repair and troubleshooting. $15 member/$25 non-member More 
Small Engine Repair: Wednesday March 13, 2013 - Bellevue, WA 
We will focus on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and scheduled maintenance for small equipment including mowers, edges, weed eaters and blowers. Register
Park Resources Award
The WRPA Park Resource Section recognizes outstanding parks field staff for going above and beyond their normal work responsibilities to make a positive contribution to their community.  This award is designed to recognize dedicated professionals who deserve recognition above and beyond. More
SCORP Town Hall
A last question is now posted for your comment-this time asking about what you do, and do not want to see happen with outdoor recreation in Washington. Visit the Town Hall
Designed to Move
Just a few generations ago, physical activity was an integral part of daily life. In the name of progress, we've now chipped away at it so thoroughly that physical inactivity actually seems normal. 
In less than two generations, physical activity has dropped by 20% in the U.K. and 32% in the U.S. In China, the drop is 45% in less than one generation. Vehicles, machines and technology now do our moving for us. What we do in our leisure time doesn't come close to making up for what we've lost.  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