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WWRC Fall Celebration

Hey there –  I hope you survived another crazy summer and are enjoying the start of the fall season!   I’m reaching out as the Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) liaison to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition (WWRC).   Together, our organizations and individual communities work hard to ensure that all Washingtonians have access to safe, healthy, and vibrant outdoor spaces.

Many of us just finished participating in the RCO grant process. We are very fortunate to have access to such a variety of grant opportunities to support our communities.    The WWRC’s purpose is to advocate and support for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) which has been a vital resource, leveraging over $2 billion for parks, trails, and conservation projects across the state. We rely on these grant programs and as we look to the future, need to ensure that continued funding is available to protect and expand these efforts.

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WRPA 2021 Conference: We Need Your Opinion!

WRPA 2021 Conference

In-Person or Virtual

As we all continue to navigate the unknown and start planning for 2021, WRPA wants to make sure our members and Recreation & Parks professionals have a voice. You may have already taken our questionnaire back in September but most of our results stated they would know more in November/December 2020. The WRPA 2021 Annual Conference & Tradeshow is still currently set to take place April 28 - 30, 2021 in Spokane, WA. 

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2020 WRPA Virtual Fall Summit Wrap Up

Thriving in the New Normal

Just like many other professional development events, the 2020 WRPA Fall Summit went virtual! Traditionally, the WRPA Fall Summit is held as a one-day event in Lynnwood, WA. However, this year it was broken up into two half-day virtual events (Wednesday, October 14, 2020, & Thursday, October 15, 2020). More than 70 parks and recreation professionals joined us for this year’s two-day virtual event.

 

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WRPA Presents Virtual Network Meetings

Connect with Your Industry Peers Online
April 20 - 24, 2020

Now more than ever is the time for the membership to connect, collaborate, and share resources. In order to bring the organization together, we are offering virtual WRPA Network meetings during the week that we otherwise would have had the conference, April 20 - 24, 2020.

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2020 RMS Recap

Risk Management School: Renton Community Center

WRPA held its biennial RMS training program from February 3–4, 2020.

This program consists of two days of networking, quality education, and professional development. This training is specifically designed for parks and recreation administrators, managers and supervisors. The curriculum also is appropriate for public works professionals, attorneys, school district personnel and risk managers, as well as port districts, public utility districts, YMCA and other non-profit organizations and related fields.

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2019 Aquatic Skillbuilder a Huge Success!

WRPA's Aquatics Network Pools Knowledge and Skills at a Fantastic Training Opportunity

On Saturday, June 8, 2019 the WRPA Aquatics Network hosted their Aquatic Skill Builder training. There were two speakers, two sessions, practice scenarios, and 100 attendees from 20 different agencies! Thank you to everyone that was able to make it to the training and learn valuable skills from Bill O'Melia and Pete Quincy

     

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Save the date for the Spring Drowning Prevention Network Meeting!

Save the date for the Spring Drowning Prevention Network Meeting!


WHEN:
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
8:30am – 3:30pm


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You're invited to the Family Entertainment Showcase

It’s that time again!  You’re invited to the 8th annual Washington Family Entertainment Showcase.  We’re returning to the Lacey Community Center on Tuesday, September 26.  Doors open at noon and the Showcase performances begin at 1:00 pm.  As always, the event is FREE and includes refreshments, door prizes, fun people, and great family-friendly entertainment.

To reserve your spot, simply reply to this e-mail message or go online to our Facebook event page and click “attending.”  Please help us share and spread the word to any friends or associates you know who would benefit by attending.

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