Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation

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Welcome to the Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation

MRPF Golf Fundraiser Tournament
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September 10, 2010
Medina, Minnesota

NRPA Congress Grant
Recreation Stimulus

With many agencies experience cuts in training and development, the Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation is offering a limited number of financial assistance packages for the National Recreation and Park Association Congress in October. Support of up to $200 is available toward your Congress registration – a limited number of packages are available for this Congress.Requirements include:

Current MRPF or MRPA member
A statement from your supervisor indicating that your training budget has been cut or reduced.

All requests for financial assistance must be submitted by September 3.
Please send to by mail or email to:
Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation
Attn: NRPA Support
200 Charles Street NE
Fridley, MN 55432Email: michelle.margo@brooklynpark.org

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The Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Minnesota communities by supporting recreation and parks through education, grants and assistance to the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. The Foundation's efforts are encouraged and supported by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association and its members. The Foundation was established in 1972 and incorporated as a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation in 1973.As a result, all membership dues and contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible. The organization's membership currently consists of over 150 park and recreation professionals from throughout Minnesota. The affairs of the Foundation are governed by a Board of Trustees that meets on a monthly basis to direct the activitie sof the organization. Funds raised by the Foundation and its members are used for a variety of worthwhile projects and initiatives including:

Scholarships for students pursuing studies in the field of parks and recreation. …..the Foundation has provided tens of thousands of dollars of financial support to 84 students in the past 23 years.

New Initiative Grants ….. funding is provided by the MRPF each year for programs and services that demonstrate innovation in parks and recreation. These start-up grants allow agencies to try some new programs that may not be in their budget allocations.

Continuing Education ….. sponsorship of speakers at MRPA Conferences and seminars. The Foundation is also a co-sponsor of the very successful MRPA Leadership Academy.

Casual Connections
Minnesota Recreation and Parks Foundation presents a casual networking experience.
Spend a morning sipping on a warm beverage while meeting professionals through a casual conversation.
Top professionals will be in attendance bringing knowledge of a wide variety of employment experiences.
This is a great way to network, share stories, trouble shoot situations, and exchange ideas and information
at any level in the field of parks and recreation.

For More Information
If you would like more information about the Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation, please feel free to contact us at the address and/or phone number listed:

Jack Kirk, MRPF President
Email: kirkj@ci.fridley.mn.us
Tel: 763.572.3575

2007 Mini Golf Tournament Fundraiser