Parks and Recreation Policy & Legal Tools for a Healthier Future
March 1, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Maple Grove, MN
MRPA, its Step Up to Health Committee, and the William Mitchell College of Law’s Public Health Law Center will host a workshop focused on policy and legal tools related to the parks and recreation profession. Obesity rates are on the rise, in part because of the public’s lack of access to clean water, healthy food, and safe and accessible places to be physical active.
Learn how local, state, and national leaders are trying to tackle this problem through policy change and the legal landscape. The workshop curriculum aims to analyze how parks and recreation programs fit into the equation, and provide agencies with information and strategies to use when addressing policy and legal issues.
Annual General Meeting and Awards Luncheon The Annual General Meeting and Awards Luncheon took place on January 12, 2012 at Edinburgh
USA in Brooklyn Park. Congratulations to all the award recipients!
Tommy Johnson Award - Bemidji Parks and Recreation (Marcia Larson accepted award) Horizon Award - Jennifer Fink, Anoka County Parks Clifton E. French Award - Donna Tilsner, Edina Parks and Recreation Jack Niles Award - Jerry Ruegemer, Chanhassen Parks and Recreation
MRPA Annual Conference 2012 We look forward to celebrating MRPA's 75th Annual Conference at Cragun's Golf Resort and Conference Center September 18 - 21, 2012 in Brainerd.
Adventure Race Early Bird Registration - $5
Challenge your mind and your body, while making lasting connections with other professionals, students, and vendors by participating in the inaugural MRPA Adventure Race! You will run or walk, bike, and paddle, all while participating in new and classic recreation events and mental challenges!
Click here to register online for the Adventure Race.
Exhibit Hall
The MRPA Annual Conference Exhibit Hall will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012. Click here to download an informational brochure and registration form.
Hershey's Track and Field National Results
1st Place Girls 13-14 Standing Long Jump
Wensia Johnson - Alexandria
Click here to learn more about the Hershey Track and Field Program
Award of Excellence Recipients
Administrative and Management Strategies:
Anoka County Parks and Recreation
Cedar Creek Conservation Area
Communications:
Plymouth Parks and Recreation
Communications Redesign - Web + Brochure
Parks and Facilities:
Bemidji Parks and Recreation Dept.
City Park Development Project
City of Eden Prairie
Staring Lake Observatory
City of Maple Grove and
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board
Maple Grove Town Green
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
Como Zoo's Polar Bear Odyssey
Programming and Events:
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
Hike It!
Sponsorships and Partnerships:
City of New Ulm Park and Recreation
North Market Park Project
Plymouth Parks and Recreation
Plymouth Citywide Read
City of St. Louis Park
Sustainability Partnership: District Energy and the City of St. Louis Park
Sustainability:
Washington County Parks
Square Lake - Making the Stormwater Connection
Volunteer Initiatives:
Plymouth Parks and Recreation
Volgistics Database Conversion
MRPA Strategic Plan
MRPA has been involved in a strategic planning process throughout the course of the last year. The strategic plan was unveiled during the MRPA Annual Conference as a result of member input received through a survey, regional forums, and focus groups.
Thank you to all members who were involved in the process for their help in advancing the Association forward in the years to come.
Click here to download a copy of the strategic plan.
Minnesota Concussion Legislation Roundtable More than 40 participants attended the Concussion Legislation Roundtable in October, 2011.
MRPA lobbyist, Doug Carnival, provided information as to how the new
law (effective September 1, 2011) is interpreted and how it affects city facilities. Click here
for his presentation.
Pete Klinkhammer (Associate Director of Brain Injury of Minnesota) discussed long- and short-term effects of concussions as well as signs to look for if it appears someone has suffered a concussion. Click here for his presentation.
MRPA Online Registration Click hereto register online for all MRPA and MNUSSSA events.
Click here for the online registration instructions.
Interested in Advertising in the MRPA Quarterly Magazine?
Contact:
Todd Pernsteiner
PERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC.
952-841-1111 info@pernsteiner.com www.pernsteiner.com
Mentorship Program Guide Click here for the Mentorship Program Guide. This program provides professionals with information helpful in developing a mentoring relationship.
MRPA Corporate
Sponsorship Package MRPA has developed a corporate sponsorship package as
a way for corporate
members to optimize their company's exposure and networking opportunities.Click here to download the package.
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200 Charles St. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Phone:
763.571.1305
Toll Free: 1.800.862.3659
Fax: 763.571.5204
