Member News

Wednesday, October 16

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saint Peter Community Center
Saint Peter, MN 56082

This one-day workshop will present a five-stage framework to design and operationalize culture within any organization. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand what culture is and give clarity to all team members.
• Examine their own current organizational values/standards/pillars, etc.
• Determine the satisfaction of their current organizational values.
• Discuss visibility of current values and identify new areas of opportunity
• Design strategies to celebrate those living into the values.
• Discuss how values can impact the infrastructure of the organization.

About Annie:

Annie Frisoli, founder & CEO of Creating Community LLC and international facilitator and presenter within the park, recreation, and event profession has led numerous training and strategy sessions on topics related to leadership, culture, and team development.

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The Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute (ERLI) 2 will be held in the fall of 2024.  ERLI 2 is geared for parks and recreation professionals with more than eight years of experience.  The program is designed to provide information across the profession, while participants also build their professional network.

Five Sessions in the Fall of 2024
Beginning October 15

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Delegate Registrations NOW OPEN!

The conference delegate information and registration form is available in the MRPA Parks and Recreation magazine’s summer edition.

We look forward to seeing you September 24-27 at the MRPA Annual Conference in Mankato!

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Member Rate - register online

Non-Member Rate - register online

Maintenance Rodeo

Join us for the second annual MRPA Maintenance Rodeo. The maintenance education is on Wednesday, September 25. Registration for Thursday, September 26 includes: rodeo competition, lunch, and access to exhibit hall. Register for one or two days.

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MRPA Exhibit Hall Information

The MRPA Annual Conference is a great place for your business to get recognized while helping provide an educational and inspirational event as a sponsor and/or exhibitor. 

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MRPA Lifeguard Competition

July 28, 2024

Apple Valley, MN

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For more details, visit Minnesota Aquatics Network Lifeguard Competition | Facebook

The Park and Recreation Days with the Minnesota Twins in June, July and August schedule can be found here.

The 31^st Annual Minnesota USSSA Hall of Fame Benefit Golf Tournament will be held:

• Thursday, July 25
• 9 a.m. shotgun start
• Theodore Wirth Golf Course in Minneapolis

Click here for the informational packet, which includes the entry form and sponsorship form

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If you’re not a golfer, there are ways to be involved through a hole or merchandise sponsorship. This information is included on the sponsorship form. Interested in helping promote the golf tournament? Click here for the flyer.

We hope you’ll join us for a great summer day of golf and fun on July 25!

MRPA Aquatics Managers Bootcamp

May 22, 2024
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Shoreview Community Center

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This training will be held June 5 - 6 in Wright County. The focus will be on building and maintaining natural surface trails both multipurpose and single track. There will be time in the field learning and implementing best practices on trail construction/maintenance. *Limited to the first 23 registrants.

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Having those Tough Conversations and Nailing It - workshop hosted by MASS on May 2-3 at Grand Casino Hinckley.  Members $159 and Non-Members $199.  The registration deadline is March 29. Thank you!

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The 2024 Conference Planning Committee is excited to bring to you the 2024 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference.  The Conference Committee is looking forward to providing diverse educational opportunities that will engage professionals from all backgrounds.

To submit an Educational Session Proposal please visit: ­­­­­

https://form.jotform.com/230257023726147

The deadline for Educational Session Proposals is Friday, March 15, 2024.  

If you have questions, the Conference Committee members would be happy to assist you:

Claudia Hicks, Co-Chair

claudiahicks@mankatomn.gov                                                  

Kevin O’Brien, Co-Chair

kobrien@ci.faribault.mn.us

Ben Boldt, Program Committee Chair   

bboldt@rochestermn.gov