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Welcome
to the January edition of NRPA Express,
the monthly e-news source for members of the
National Recreation and Park
Association.
We
invite you to give us feedback! Email us at
xpress@nrpa.org. |
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Crisis
for State Parks Deepens; NRPA
Responds
By:
Rich
Dolesh |
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The
effect of the continuing recession on state
budgets is starting to have devastating impacts on
state parks.
The governors of California, Arizona, and
Idaho have proposed closing major portions of
their state park systems.
The Idaho governor wants to disband the
state's park and recreation department
altogether. |
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A
Message from Barbara
Tulipane |
Dear
NRPA Member,
No question about it - 2009
was a tough year, and we have all had to do more
with less.
I want to express my appreciation for your
dedication to NRPA during these difficult economic
times. |
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NRPA
GIS Data Test Model!
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Imagine
a future where all parks, trails, and recreation
facilities across the nation can be compiled and
compared statistically and graphically on maps,
giving you benchmark data to justify your budget,
promote your parks, and provide other useful
management, planning, marketing, and maintenance
data. |
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Nomination
Deadline is February
12! |
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The
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
needs you! Help
lead the associationdedicated
to advancing parks, recreation and environmental
conservation efforts that enhance the quality of
life for all people. |
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GCBAA
Foundation Scores a Hole-in-One
with
Continued Expansion of Sticks for Kids
Program |
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More
youth across the country and China
are about to be introduced to the game of golf
thanks to the Sticks for Kids Program sponsored by
the Golf Course Builders Association of America
(GCBAA)
Foundation. |
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NRPA
Announces Recipients of 2009 USOC Paralympic
Grant |
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In
December 2009, the National Recreation and Park
Association (NRPA) in partnership with U.S.
Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic
Committee (USOC), announced the recipients of
NRPA's 2009 USOC Paralympic Grant
Initiative. |
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Achieving
Healthy
Communities |
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ACHIEVE
(Action Communities for Health, Innovation and
EnVironmental ChangE) is part of a broader Healthy
Communities collaborative with the CDC, National
Association of County and City Health Officials
(NACCHO), National Association of Chronic Disease
Directors (NACDD), and the YMCA of the
USA.
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Events |
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National
Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation (March
16-19, 2010)
NRPA's
National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
is a unique opportunity to inform our nation's
leaders about the essential services provided by
park and recreation agencies.
Details
and Registration Info.
National
Aquatic Conference (March 22-28,
2010)
With
a combination of leading-edge peer-reviewed
education programming and a powerful tradeshow,
the National Aquatics Conference provides
attendees with the tools, concepts, and resources
to be effective and successful in the challenging
aquatics environment.
Details
and Registration Info.
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Grants
and Opportunities |
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2010
Youth Registration - Tennis Night in
America
Celebrate
"Tennis Night in America"
by hosting a Youth Registration event for your
spring and summer programming from Feb. 26 - March
1, 2010.
The "Tennis Night in America"
celebration will culminate on March 1, 2010 with
the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King
Cup live from Madison Square Garden.
Registration
Information
Become
a 2010 Tennis in the Parks
Agency
Register
your parks and recreation department as a Tennis
in the Parks agency and receive FREE resources and
support for growing and improving tennis in your
local community.
Register
Now!
MLB
Girls Softball Division in
2010!
Major
League Baseball (MLB) is excited to announce.a new
Girls Softball Division for Aquafina MLB Pitch,
Hit & Run (PHR) starting in 2010!
Register
to host a Local
Competition!
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Webinars |
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Insurance
101 for Youth and Adult Sports
Leagues
A
free introductory webinar on insurance for
youth and adult sports
leagues.
Thursday, Jan. 21,
2010, 2 - 3:30 p.m. EST
Details
and Registration Info.
Developing School
Partnerships
Explore how
community service providers can develop a
collaborative model with schools to provide
educational programming to
youth.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2010,
2 - 3:30 p.m. EST
Details
and Registration Info.
Communicating Effectively
with Parents and Caregivers
Provides specific strategies
for communicating effectively with today's parents
in ways that build rapport rather that
opposition.
Thursday,
March 4, 2010, 1 - 2:30 p.m. EST
Details
and Registration Info.
Criminal
Background Checks: Understanding NRPA's
Guidelines
Learn
about the key elements needed for a complete and
national background check for volunteers and
employees.
Thursday,
Feb. 11, 2010, 2 - 3:30 p.m. EST
Details
and Registration Info.
H1N1 - What You Need to
Know
Provides participants with
background on the flu and specific action steps
local park and recreation agencies can take to
prepare for future flu seasons.
Wednesday,
Feb. 17, 2010, 2 - 3:15 p.m. EST
Details
and Registration Info.
Defending Your Agency: Be
An Agency Your Community Will Fight To
Protect
Create an Agency that
the entire community will fight to
protect.
Wednesday,
Feb. 24, 2010, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
EST
Details
and Registration
Info. |
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Professional
Schools |
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Park
and Recreation
Maintenance
Management
School
Designed
for park, recreation and conservation personnel
who manage park and recreation maintenance
programs.
Jan. 31,
2010 - Feb. 6, 2010
More
Information
Revenue
Development and Management
School
A
comprehensive and unique professional development
program focusing on proven revenue management and
development techniques.
March 14 -
19, 2010
More
Information
Directors
School
A
two-year program designed to prepare new and
potential directors of parks and recreation
agencies for the challenges of leading and
managing effectively.
Aug. 8,
2010 - Aug. 27, 2010
More
Information |
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This Month's Featured
Partner |
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Real
People in Parks:
Inclusion
By:
D.
Thomas
Ross |
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The
National Recreation and Park Association has
launched this new section for the NRPA Express
entitled, "Real People in Parks," to highlight the
human side of our profession, and focus on
individuals and programs that make a difference in
the lives of the people in their communities,
day-by-day. |
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Contribute
to Relief Efforts in
Haiti |
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On
Jan. 12, 2010, a series of earthquakes with
magnitudes ranging from 6.5 to 7.3 devastated
Haiti.
Organizations all over the world are
mobilizing, and the National Recreation and Park
Association (NRPA) encourages members to support
the efforts taking place for immediate relief in
and around
Port-au-Prince. |
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Read
more about how you can
help. |
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NRPA
Career
Center |
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Interested
in pursuing a career in parks and recreation?
Do you have a job announcement that you
would like to advertise? |
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Check
out NRPA's Career Center at
www.nrpa.org/careers for
more
information! |
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NRPA
is on
Twitter! |
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For
general news about all of NRPA's various
day-to-day programs and activities, follow
@NRPA_news.
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learn about NRPA's advocacy news and initiatives,
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