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Riverfront Spokane Holiday Lights
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Each year, throughout Spokane, the city lights up during the holidays. The City of Spokane has three major holiday light celebrations with many more smaller events happening each year. This scene is of Spokane's Riverfront Park, show casing the lights of the Clock tower, Pavilion and main promenade.
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Andy Fuzak is a recreation supervisor with the City of Spokane. He loves skiing a lot. So much so that he teaches skiing at Mount Spokane and helps train other instructors during the season. As soon as the first snow hits, he is trying to slide on it. Even if its just enough to make the grass and rocks a little slippery.
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Spotlight Professional: Justin Kreman
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Key Peninsula Metro Park District - Park Maintenance
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Justin Kreman main roles are to inspect and maintain all facilities and structures including buildings, kiosks, bathrooms, athletic fields, mountain bike/hiking/equestrian trails, and dog parks at our 8 parks. He's been in park maintenance on the Key Peninsula, WA since the Spring of 2023.
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Share Your Story: WRPA is looking to spotlight members with different backgrounds, experiences, and work histories. Please complete this form and send it to our Communications Committee chair, Carl Strong, at [email protected] ifyou would like to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
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Uncertain Firearm Tradition in Nation’s Parks
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Recent and ongoing gun violence has impacted many communities and loved ones across the country. At times you may field inquiries about individuals rights to carry firearms in parks and recreation facilities. NRPA Magazine's article, "Uncertain Firearm Tradition in Nation's Parks" examines several different cases of prohibiting firearms and the outcomes.
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We’re Stronger Together — Episode 147
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It is our next to last episode of 2023, and we’re so thrilled to chat with our guest today, as she is someone who we’ve been hoping to get on the podcast for a while, someone who is a true leader in the profession, and someone who a lot of our listeners may know.
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The EIB Committee recently met with Doug Levy and Benita Horn regarding recommendations for WRPA's Strategic Plan. Ensuring the plan is centered in equity, inclusion and belonging will help set a vision and guide WRPA to equitably serve the current and future members of the parks and recreation profession. The committee looks forward to working with the Strategic Plan team to put equity, inclusion and belonging into practice.
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Announcements & Highlights
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Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities (COAF) Program Application Webinar
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The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is offering a new Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities (COAF) Program. This program will provide funding to build, expand, or renovate outdoor athletic facilities and is focused on helping support meaningful athletic experiences in communities that lack recreational opportunities, have underserved populations, and possess limited financial capacity.
LEARN MORE
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Monthly Administrative Network Meeting
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Join us for the monthly Administrative Network (Directors Call) meeting. We highly encourage mid-level managers and aspiring directors to attend.
Upcoming agenda:
January 11 - Park naming rights/process and Sponsorships
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Next year's WRPA Conference will be taking place May 21–24 in Vancouver, WA! Early bird registration is now open and there are great deals for Agency Members. Register today to get the best rate.
REGISTER NOW
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Take a look at all our WRPA upcoming and future events by viewing the WRPA calendar.
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Legislative Day- Important Upcoming Dates
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VIRTUAL Legislative Budget Briefing
January 16 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Join WWRC and WRPA in this virtual Budget Briefing, the first of the series of events related to Legislative Day. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Reception at the Governor's Mansion
January 18 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Join WWRC and WRPA at the Reception at the Governor's Mansion, the second of the series of events related to Legislative Day. Celebrate the start of the 2024 Legislative Session with Parks and Great Outdoors Legislative evening reception at the Governor’s Mansion. Mingle with your legislators and recreation, conservation, and local business leaders. Heavy appetizers, beverages, and desserts will be provided.
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Training Sessions
January 22 & 23 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Join WWRC and WRPA in these virtual training sessions, the third and fourth of the series of events related to Legislative Day.
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2024 Parks & Great Outdoors Legislative Day
January 29
Join WWRC and WRPA for the 2024 Parks & Great Outdoors Legislative Day!
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WRPA is a membership-driven organization. By sharing your energy and expertise, you can help make WRPA an even more effective professional resource.
Become a volunteer and help WRPA grow. Learn more about valuable opportunities today!
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WRPA Networks are specialized groups that meet on a regular basis and communicate online. Joining a WRPA network gives you the opportunity to meet others in your specific field, like aquatics, maintenance, and programs.
Find your WRPA Network today.
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Thank You Renewing Members
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Agency Members:
- City of Lake Stevens
- City of Othello, Parks & Recreation Department
- Samena Club
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Individual Members:
- Columbia Cascade Company
- City of Cheney
- Central Klickitat County Parks & Rec.
- South Kitsap School District
- City of Sequim
- Fora Landscape Architects
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Member Data from November – December
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