WRPA 2017 Annual Conference & Trade Show Schedule *schedule is subject to change
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Tuesday, May 2 | Pre-Conference
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TBD |
Pre-Conference Sessions |
Wednesday, May 3rd | Conference & Trade Show
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8:00–9:00am |
Registration
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9:00–10:15am
10:15-10:30am
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Welcome & Keynote Speaker: James Bird Guess
Break | Visit Exhibitors
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10:45–12:00pm Educational Sessions
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Win Big in the Business of Fitness
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Success Story: Passing of a $64.3M Park Bond
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Secrets to Teaching Like a Pro
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Social Equity: It's a Pillar and the Future of Our Profession
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Out of the Tee Box
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Focus on Playgrounds
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Leading without a Title: Influence, Inspire & Infect
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12:00–1:45pm |
Lunch | Visit Exhibitors |
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1:45–3:00pm Educational Sessions |
One Step at a Time: Creating A Walking Program |
Why Signs Don't Work |
American Red Cross Aquatics: Updates & Improvements |
Structural Racism Part I |
Using Planning to Align Services with Community Need |
Compost Use and Organic Recycling in Parks |
Leadership Virus |
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3:00–3:30pm |
Break | Visit Exhibitors |
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3:30–4:45pm Educational Sessions |
The Keys to Growing Private Donations |
Engaging Communities in Building Inclusive Play Destinations |
Preschoolers Can Swim! |
Structural Racism Part II |
IInclusive Rec: Integration tips and techniques |
All Things Turf: best practices for responsible turfgrass management |
Time Well Spent: Life Lessons from Creative Dates |
6:00–9:00pm |
Evening Social |
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Thursday, May 4th | Conference & Trade Show
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8:00–9:00am |
Registration |
9:00–10:15am Educational Sessions |
Make Smart Hires: what you need to know for PT & Seasonal hiring |
Time Well Spent: Benefits of a Digital Detox |
Stock Options: Growing a Better Tree Canopy Asset |
Youth Sports: Keeping Kids in the Game |
Retain, Maintain and Grow Seasonal Staff |
How Parks Build Healthy Communities |
A Marketing Plan in 6 Easy Steps |
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10:15–11:00am |
Break | Visit Exhibitors |
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11:00–12:00pm |
Networking Meetings
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12:00–1:45pm |
Lunch | Visit Exhibitors |
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1:45–3:00pm Educational Sessions |
Building Organizatinal Culture: Communication, Trust, Integrity |
Don't Get Trapped: Techniques for lawsuit defense |
That's Up with SCORP? |
This is Not Your Parents' Senior Center |
The 60-Second Drill: Building Better Scenarios |
Reimagining Riverfront Park |
Who's your Audience? |
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3:00–3:15pm |
Break | Visit Exhibitors |
3:15–4:30pm Educational Sessions |
Leading Optimistically |
Risk Management for Managers |
Building a Master Naturalist Training Program |
Basketball Never Stops - And Neither Does Spokane Hoopfest |
Submersion Protocols: How to Deal with a Drowining |
Special Event Showcase |
Touring the Evolving Riverfront Park |
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5:00–6:00pm |
Pre-Banquet Social
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6:00–8:00pm |
Awards Banquet
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Friday, May 5 | Conference & Trade Show
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9:00–10:15am |
Closing Keynote Speaker: Phillip Tyler |