Early Bird Registration Ends Soon
Prices go up after Friday, February 8
Have you registered for the WRPA Conference & Tradeshow? Did you know that attendees get to choose from more than 45 educational sessions based on more than 10 different topics including aquatics, management, leadership, equity, programming, customer service, risk management, and finance? Register today and start picking sessions from the 2019 event schedule like the highlighted sessions below.
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Register before Friday, February 8 to get the early bird rate!
Remember you can register now and pay later with our form's "invoice me" option.
2019 Conference Session Highlights
Consider joining one of our Wednesday presenters, Donna Hutchinson, co-owner of a Vancouver fitness and wellness studio for her sessions "Preventing Ageism: A Social and Psychological Perspective", and "Performance Review Makeover".
Donna will dig deep into the issues related to ageism to help attendees gain a greater appreciation of the challenges faced by older adults and help them avoid unintentionally perpetuating stereotypes. Donna's perspective on reviews will also help attendees understand how motivation relates to performance and discover coaching techniques that will help them collaboratively set performance objectives and build a stronger working alliance.
On Thursday attendees can join presenter Lori A. Hoffner from Supporting CommUnity, Inc. for her illuminating sessions on the "why" of work and the power of storytelling.
Improve staff retention by attending "The Why of Work: Aligning Passion and Strengths to Get the Job Done" a session that will address leadership practices geared toward empower staff and creating buy-in and loyalty. Learn about the difference between transactional leadership and transformational leadership by attending, "Moving Into the Future: The Power of Your Story". Then gain further storytelling insight with "The Mission of Your Work and the Power of Your Story". Understand the importance of establishing and maintaining positive relationships of trust to gain the support of the local communities. Gaining that trust comes not only from the work that you do but also from the story we tell about the mission and goal of our organization.
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Deadline Extended for Nominations!
Submit a Nomination by Friday, February 15
Recognize yourself and your team for all that you accomplished in 2018. Submit a project, program, or staff member for a WRPA Award.
Do you know a person or organization that deserves an award in one of the following categories?
- Marketing & Outreach Award
- Young Professional Award
- Citation of Merit Awards:
- Professional, Organization, Citizen, Legislative
Now is the time for us to celebrate your hard work; nominate yourself, a colleague, or your organization.
Submit Today
Plan Your Trip to Vancouver, WA
Book your hotel room at the Hilton before March 15 to get our special WRPA discounted room rate of $165.00 per night.
Learn more about visiting Vancouver for the 72nd Conference & Tradeshow. View a map of the city and learn more about the opening of Vancouver's new Waterfront Park.