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WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show
This only happen's once in a hundred years! Lucky us to be celebrating the first centennial with Washington State Parks.
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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
Sponsored by Northwest Playground Equipment Inc., and reception following sponsored by MIG.
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Playground Safety & Irrigation Training
April 18, 2013, Vancouver WA. This playground safety and irrigation training is designed for those who are budget and time challenged as an affordable and condensed opportunity to gain some excellent training and visit the conference trade show. Includes lunch. More / Register
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WRPA Strategic Planning News
View the conceptual new organization chart which proposes how we can reduce our current 25 member board down to 9. Imagine a board that is composed for performance! Governance is just one area of focus in the strategic plan update. More |
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Legislative WRPA - Current Events
Governor Inslee staked out his turf on the budget with a Thursday release of his priorities - principally a plan for $1.2 billion in new K-12 education investment paid for in "half and half" style from a) extending B&O tax and beer tax surcharges; and b) proposing to close a series of tax loopholes and preferences. Most importantly for us, the Governor proposed a $75.5 million funding level for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) and a $23.7 million general fund assistance level for State Parks.
League Fees: In light of the recent Skyhawks ruling that their camps are not subject to Retail Sales Tax, Kirkland requested a ruling on camps they contract with Skyhawks as well as camps run by the City. Department of Revenue granted the city a consistent ruling in which they are not subject to sales tax! Ruling
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Call for Content - WRPA Today Summer Issue
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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Boating Infrastructure Grants
The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is accepting applications for the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. BIG funds are given to public and private facility operators across the state for development of boating facilities for guest recreational boats 26 feet and larger. The first round of applications are due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in early May, so RCO has established an expedited schedule for applicants who need funding this fall. More |
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Announcing The Official Washington State Parks Pocket Ranger® App
Outdoor enthusiasts can now experience nature like never before with this official mobile guide powered by Pocket Ranger® technology. More
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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. Application
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Teaching Safe Springboard Diving
The goal of the clinic is to help new instructors teach you swimmers how to become divers! Its all about how to teach diving that is safe, fun and informative for beginners-advance level diving. More / Register |
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. 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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