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April 17- Vancouver
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May 17 - Sammamish
September 13 - Seattle
November 1 - Mercer Island
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WRPA Today
The official quarterly publication of the Washington Recreation & Park Association
April 19 Deadline
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Save the Date
Wednesday
October 23, 2013
Tukwila, WA
MID YEAR Conference & Show |
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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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WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show
Tough Trish is coming to conference as our Thursday Keynote speaker. Come meet this amazing woman who has a wealth of lessons to share on how to deal with the obstacles we all face in reaching for our personal goals.
What is Redefining Able? It's pushing past self-doubt, through challenges and change-whether in everyday situations or life changing circumstances. It's saying, "I will survive. I will come back stronger, smarter & more determined." You will overcome your limits. With strength and confidence you will persevere and Win Your Human Race.
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Bridge to the Future - Methods to Meet Park & Recreation Trends & Challenges
1-5pm Tuesday April 16, Vancouver: $85 member/$100 regular
Join senior leaders and managers from Washington and Oregon park and recreation agencies as we focus on trends, change, and how to meet the challenges of the future. Nationally-recognized trainer and consultant Ellen O'Sullivan will discuss effective models for change and will facilitate a peer-to-peer discussion of best practices from both states. Sponsored by Northwest Playground Equipment Inc., and reception following sponsored by MIG. More /Register |
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Legislative WRPA - Current Events
Please keep contacting your legislators to push for $3 million in Capital Budget funding for the Youth Athletic Fund (YAF): To those of you who have already reached out to legislators and urged inclusion of $3 million to re-establish the Youth Athletic Field (YAF) account in the Capital Budget - we appreciate it very much. To those who may not have done so yet, it is not too late. Please contact your area legislators, and key Members of the Senate Ways & Means Capital Budget committees. Sample letter
Department of Revenue (DOR) Ruling: Skyhawks received a ruling by DOR that their camps qualify as "instructional lessons." Therefore they are not required to collect sales tax form their customers on charges for these camps. Income however remains subject to B&O tax under the services and other activities classification. Based on this ruling there are likely other applications to non-Skyhawk types of sports camps that park and recreation providers should consider clarifying an exemption through DOR.
The NRPA Legislative Forum is this week in Washington D.C. Jeron Gates, Seattle, is attending on a WRPA Young Professional scholarship and Sarah Sandquist, Redmond, is attending on a NRPA Young Professional scholarship. They join several others from our state in meetings with our congressional representatives and advocating for funding and resources that have a positive impact on our communities.
Washington State Parks Transformation Strategy: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission meeting 9a.m. Thursday, March 21, L&I Auditorium, 7273 Linderson Way SW Tumwater. Public comment welcome.
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Aquatic Facility Operator Course 
March 27-29, 2013 - Shoreline, WA
This course provides in-depth instruction in all facets of aquatic facility operation and management. The AFO course is specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in public, semi public and municipality pools and water park facilities. More / Register |
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On The Move
Kathy Kravit-Smith, Director, Pierce County Parks & Recreation announces her retirement effective end of July. "I am retiring from the sweetest County Park system in the country, with some of the most incredible park professionals I have ever had the privilege of serving. My plans are to be a full time mother, taking the next 6 years to give my daughter all of the heart and soul previously reserved for public service. I'm not sure my 12 year old shares my enthusiasm!" |
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WRPA Strategic Planning Update
The vision for the "WRPA Strategic Plan Update" is that it will be a process that will take place over the course of a year or more. Two session times on Wednesday April 17 at the WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show are dedicated to member outreach and sharing of the plan developments. More |
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WRPA Today Magazine - call for content
Editorial deadline is April 19 for the summer issue of the WRPA Today magazine which will reach our membership in July. See our 2013 calendar, style guide and archives for more information.
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Kayaking Instructor Training
Free for qualified applicants: Level 2 Kayak Instructor Development Workshop, April 8-11 at Deception Pass State Park. Washington State Parks and leaders of Washington State's paddlesports community are working to prevent accident and deaths involving human-powered boats on our state's waterways. Paddlesports deaths in Washington are among the highest in the nation per capita, accounting for 35% or more of all boating fatalities. For this reason Washington State Parks is funding paddlesports instructor training for the staff and volunteers of community boating programs. Application
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Connecting with Diverse Populations
Media Relations Workshop (free) April 10, 10:30am-12:30pm, Crossroads Community Center, Bellevue. Learn about diverse media resources, how to approach the press and pitch story ideas, and the basics of writing strong, appealing press releases and other publicity materials. Speakers: Teresa Jones, WA Hispanic Media Association; Venice Buhain, Editor of the Internet-based Bellevue Patch; Sonya Green, News and Public Affairs, KBCS-FM, 91.3; and Enrique Cerna, KCTS-9 Public Affairs Director. RSVP to Kevin Henry
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Online Masters Degree
Are you ready to make the move that will advance your career in parks, recreation, tourism, or sports? Then you are ready to join NC State University's Online Masters Degree for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sports Management Professionals. More
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Get 10 Million Kids Outdoors
NRPA has joined the National Wildlife Federation in a goal to get 10 million kids outdoors and on their way to a healthier future over the next three years. NRPA will provide resources, educational materials, exclusive grant opportunities and more for agencies signed up. Make the pledge today! More / Why you should pledge / Register you Agency Now |
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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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