2013 VRPS Annual Conference: TUESDAY 9/10 Notes

Virginia Recreation and Park Society REMINDERS * Grab & Go food stations will be available 6:30-9:30am in the Promenade outside of the President's Ballroom.  Attendees may purchase assorted and individually priced breakfast items. * Tell us what you think!  Please take the time to complete both session and overall 2013 VRPS Annual Conference evaluations. STAY CONNECTED AT CONFERENCE!      1.     Read your emailed Daily 2013 VRPS Conference Notes. 2.     Check the VRPS Facebook Page 3.     Follow VRPS on Twitter 4.     Check the VRPS Blog for timely photos and insight! 5.     POST-POST-POST!  Share your photos and comments! 6.     Let us know what you think: Session Evaluations Overall Evaluation QUICK LINKS VRPS Annual Conference September 7-12, 2013  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg (formerly Williamsburg Marriott) Conference Schedule James City County Education-At-A-Glance www.VRPS.com    VRPS@VRPS.COM THANK YOU SPONSORS! SAY CHEESE! Did you enjoy the photos in this publication?  There's plenty more on Facebook! TUESDAY, September 10 Delegate Registration will be 7:30am-11:30am in the President's Ballroom Lobby. Resource Groups meet 8-8:30am. 8:30am Alexandria's National Safe Place:  Building a Safety Net for Youth in our Community session has been cancelled. CPSI begins Wednesday, September 11. VRPS BUILDING FUND:  PAID-IN-FULL!    Thanks to over 450 individuals and corporations for helping us reach our goal.  The 2100-square-foot VRPS office was purchased in 2008 and is now paid-in-full. CONGRATULATIONS 2012 AWARD WINNERS! Photos are available on the VRPS Facebook page.  They will also be formatted by award name on the VRPS-on-the-blogspot. Fellows Award CAROL E. STEELE, CPRP Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism Distinguished Service Award J. MICHAEL NEALER Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism ART THATCHER, CPRP, AFO Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space Distinguished Volunteer Service Award KEN QUINCY Fairfax County Park Authority DONNA BLUEMINK Norfolk Parks & Recreation Department Outstanding New Professional AARON REIDMILLER, CPRP County of Henrico Division of Recreation & Parks JED ROBERTS City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department Distinguished Private Sector Award WILLIAMSBURG BOTANICAL GARDEN James City County Parks & Recreation REI, INC. Fairfax County Park Authority Best New Program (Population 25,001-50,000) NIGHT HIKE & CAMPFIRE Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Best New Program (Population 50,001-100,000) HOLIDAY SKATING James City County Parks & Recreation Best New Program (Population greater than 100,000) EAST OCEAN VIEW BOAT TRIP Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space Best New Special Event (Population under 25,000) WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Town of Purcellville Best New Special Event (Population 25,001-50,000) LIBERTY RIDE Orange County Parks & Recreation Best New Special Event (Population 50,001-100,000) YORKTIME MARITIME WEEKEND York County Parks & Recreation Best New Special Event (Population greater than 100,000) GREAT PUMPKIN WORKSHOP & DERBY Stafford County Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Best New Facility - Bricks & Mortar (Population greater than 100,000) WILLIAMS FARM COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Best New Facility - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails (Population 25,001-50,000) WOODVILLE PARK Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism Best New Facility - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails (Population 50,001-100,000) POWHATAN CREEK TRAIL James City County Parks & Recreation Best New Facility - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails (Population greater than 100,000) WILLIAMS FARM PARK AND SKATE PARK Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Best New Renovation/Addition - Bricks and Mortar (Population greater than 100,000) HISTORIC HUNTLEY Fairfax County Park Authority Best New Renovation/Addition - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails (Population 25,001-50,000) BIKE DEPOT AT RAFLO PARK Town of Leesburg Parks & Recreation Best New Renovation/Addition - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails (Population 50,001-100,000) ROANOKE RIVER/TINKER CREEK GREENWAY EXTENSION Roanoke Parks & Recreation Best New Renovation/Addition - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails (Population greater than 100,000) FOUNTAINHEAD MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Best New Environmental Sustainability (Population greater than 100,000) PRESERVATION OF PLEASURE HOUSE POINT NATURAL AREA Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Best Promotional Effort - Traditional (Population under 25,000) SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation Best Promotional Effort - Traditional (Population 25,001-50,000) ENDLESS SUMMER CAMP GUIDE McLean Community Center Best Promotional Effort - Traditional (Population 50,001-100,000) 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Reston Community Center Best Promotional Effort - Traditional (Population greater than 100,000) SUMMER OF SMILES! SUMMER FUN GUIDE Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Best Promotional Effort - Specialty (Population under 25,000) HERNDON FESTIVAL MOBILE WEBSITE Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation Best Promotional Effort - Specialty (Population 25,001-50,000) DIRTY DAN DASH VIDEO Danville Parks & Recreation Best Promotional Effort - Specialty (Population 50,001-100,000) SPLASH VALLEY ELECTRONIC MEDIA Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism  Best Promotional Effort - Specialty (Population greater than 100,000) PARKER THE SQUIRREL, DEPARTMENT MASCOT Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism  JOIN US IN 2014 AT THE HOMESTEAD!

2013 VRPS Annual Conference: MONDAY 9/9 Notes

Virginia Recreation and Park Society   STAY CONNECTED AT CONFERENCE!      Read your emailed Daily 2013 VRPS Conference Notes. Check the VRPS Facebook Page Follow VRPS on Twitter Check the VRPS Blog for timely photos and insight! POST-POST-POST!  Share your photos and comments! Let us know what you think: Session Evaluations Overall Evaluation REMINDERS * Registered delegates must wear their VRPS badge and present their VRPS Conference Social Ticket (cost included in full registration fee) or guest ticket at the door. * Non-registered guests may purchase event tickets at the Conference Registration Desk in the Presidents Ballroom lobby during scheduled registration hours. * Many socials will have a cash bar available:  MUST SHOW VALID ID FOR DRINK PURCHASES! * Grab & Go food stations will be available Monday & Tuesday mornings 6:30-9:30am in the Promenade, outside the President's Ballroom.  Attendees may purchase assorted and individually priced breakfast items. QUICK LINKS VRPS Annual Conference September 7-12, 2013  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg (formerly Williamsburg Marriott) 2013 Annual Conference Exhibitor and Sponsorship Page Conference Schedule James City County Education-At-A-Glance Conference Mailer www.VRPS.com    VRPS@VRPS.COM ASK ME HOW! Stop by the Conference registration area on SUNDAY and MONDAY to learn how to manage your VRPS membership electronically! Membership Renewal Event Registration Payments Receipts Member-Only Areas of the VRPS Website: membership directory publications member news forums career center THANK YOU SPONSORS!     SAY CHEESE! Did you enjoy the photos in this publication?  There's plenty more on Facebook! MONDAY, September 9 Delegate Registration will be 7am-5pm in the President's Ballroom Lobby. Directors Forum meets 9:45-10:45am. VRPS Expo includes luncheon, silent auction, interactive exhibit booths, and raffles 11:15am-2:15pm. Service Areas meet 5:30-6pm. Awards reception takes place 6:30-7pm, followed by the banquet 7-9pm.  9:30pm-12am REC it Out!  Wrap it Up! in Pitchers Sports Bar, located in the hotel, is hosted by the VRPS Service Areas. COMING UP TUESDAY   Delegate Registration will be 7:30am-11:30am in the President's Ballroom Lobby. Resource Groups meet 8-8:30am. CPSI begins Wednesday, September 11. SESSION CANCELLATIONS Monday, September 9, 8:30am:  How the USTA Can Help You Increase Tennis Through Grants and Programming Tuesday, September 10, 8:30am:  Alexandria's National Safe Place:  Building a Safety Net for Youth in our Community SESSION CHANGES Keeping Out of Legal Hotwater - Impacts of Under "18's" as Employees and Volunteers:  moved FROM Tuesday 11:30am TO Monday 8:30am SPEAKER CHANGES Monday, September 9, 10am:  Weed Control Under Trafficked Turf Conditions.  New speaker is Michael Cox. Monday, September 9, 10am:  From Battlefield to Homefront:  The VA Wounded Warrior Program.  New speakers are Brandi Jancaitis and Harry Davis. VRPS President Katey Legg, CPRP, addresses and recognizes Delegates. Keynote Speaker Dr. John Crompton at Opening Session OPENING SESSION RECAP Keynote Dr. John Crompton presented information on the six eras of the parks and recreation department, stating that every department is in one of these eras.  His session touched on the progression from program-focused to user-benefit-focused and then to community-benefit-focused departments.  The address left Delegates thinking about how to position their departments in today's reality of tight budgets.  Current VRPS President, Katey Legg, CPRP presented five President's Awards to members who have exhibited outstanding service to the society over the past year.  Congratulations to: J. Michael Nealer; Administrator of Parks, Newport News Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Aaron Reidmiller, CPRP; Recreation Coordinator, Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks Pamela J. Sheets, CPRP, CPSI; Director, Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation Katherine D. Williams, CTRS; Recreation Supervisor, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation VRPS Central Office:  Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE; Marlene Bresee, Karen Florey, Nancy Turnage The Business Meeting included the induction of the 2014 VRPS Board of Directors as well as incoming VRPS President Arthur G. Thatcher, CPRP, AFO, MPA; Bureau Manager, Recreation and Human Development, City of Norfolk Recreation, Parks and Open Space.  2014 VRPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marcy Durrer, CPRP Michael Kalvort, CPRE Katey Legg, CPRP Michael McCarty, CPRP Cindy Messinger, CPRP Rita Miller  Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE Art Thatcher, CPRP, President Margaret Thorne  LaTanya Turner Kathy Williams, CTRS Education Session are in full swing! Amy Woodson sets the VRPS "Chubby Bunny" record of 10 marshmallows ... a sign of what's to come at LTI 2014? The 2014 VRPS Annual Conference committee welcomes our host of the 60th VRPS conference, the Omni Homestead, to James City County. Be sure to have BUSINESS CARD IN HAND  when you visit the exhibit hall, stop by the Homestead table, and enter for a drawing to win a 2 night stay for 2, including breakfast each morning and 2 rounds of golf for 2.  This can be used during 2014 (any date restrictions will be provided to the winner and cannot be redeemed during the 2014 VRPS Annual Conference dates). The winner will be announced during the VRPS 2012 Awards banquet Monday evening.

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