Minnesota Recreation and Park Association's 75th Anniversary Events:
MRPA celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2012. We have planned special events throughout the
year as ways to celebrate together. We hope you can join us!
MIssissippi River Cruise
July 26, 2012
Join your fellow MRPA members and guest for a Mississippi River cruise, leaving from
Boom Island in Minneapolis. Mark your calendar and watch for more information to be posted
as the date approaches.
Summer Leadership Workshop May 19, 2012
Zanewood Recreation Center
Brooklyn Park, MN
Thank you for registering your aquatic, playground, sport and summer camp staff for a day
designed to help achieve desired successes this summer. This workshop has over 120
people registered!
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.
Exhibit Hall - MRPA 2012 Annual Conference
The MRPA Annual Conference Exhibit Hall will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Cragun's Golf Resort and Conference Center. Click here to download the brochure and registration form.
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!
This adventure race serves as a model for other parks and recreation departments to replicate in their agency. This can be a great way to generate revenue while showcasing your park and recreation facilities. Give the MRPA Adventure Race a try and then create your own physical and mental challenges in your community!
Click here to register online for the Adventure Race.
PAST EVENTS:
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
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 - 2010
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 75th Anniversary Apparel Options Show your MRPA spirit! MRPA now offers the apparel items shown below to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Three orders will be placed throughout the year. Future apparel orders will be placed on July 6 and September 7.
Click on the following links to see apparel and design samples:
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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