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In this Issue...
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Competing and Completing into the New Year!
 Marianne Johnson, Recreation Specialist for the City of Shoreline competing and completing the Spartan Race in Washougal, WA. Way to go, Marianne!
Do you have a must-see photo? Submit your "Photo of the Week" to [email protected].
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Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
Carrie Hite, City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director, cross-country skiing in Mazama, WA. Lookin' good, Carrie!
How do YOU recreate? Submit your "How do you recreate" photo to [email protected].
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Fishing Goals for the Coming Year!
 Ric Jones, the Recreation Coordinator for City of Bothell, fly-fishing for wild steelhead on the Klickitat River. Nice catch, Ric!
How do YOU recreate? Submit your "How do you recreate" photo to [email protected].
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May the Coming Year Bring Success to You!
Spotlight Professional in Parks & Recreation
 Lynn Zwaagstra has served in Recreation and Parks for over 25 years, which has led her to her current position as Parks and Community Services Director for the City of Kirkland. Lynn has worked in various parts of the state and Alaska in all aspects of recreation including; grounds maintenance, lifeguarding, outdoor recreation, budget management, special events, farm and stable maintenance, ice arenas and even overseeing marinas! Talk about being diverse in the field! Read more about Lynn.
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Let the Year Ahead Be the One Where All Your Dreams Come True!
Members on the Move
- Ryan Daly, promoted to Mercer Island Community & Event Center Manager, previously Recreation Supervisor for City of Mercer Island.
- CJ Stanford, promoted to Recreation Supervisor for the City of Mercer Island, previously Recreation Coordinator for the City of Issaquah.
- Jared Behl, promoted to Recreation Coordinator for the City of Issaquah, previously Recreation Specialist for City of Issaquah.
- Katie Jones, Recreation Coordinator for the City of Redmond, previously Recreation Specialist for the City of Issaquah.
- Katie Moeller, Manager of Issaquah Senior Center, previously Recreation Specialist for the City of Issaquah.
- Katie Farr, Recreation Specialist for the City of Issaquah, previously with The Plateau Club Sammamish.
- Jeff Watling, Director of City of Issaquah Parks & Recreation, previously City of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director.
- Courtney Brown, Athletic Scheduling Manager 1 for Seattle Parks & Recreation, previously Recreation Supervisor for City of Shoreline.
- Carmen Murrell, Interim Recreation Supervisor for City of Shoreline, previously Recreation Specialist 2 for City of Shoreline.
Did we forget someone? Are you a Member on the Move? Email us at [email protected].
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Start the New Year Off Right with Friends and Colleagues at the Big Tent Rally!
We are pleased to announce that Big Tent Rally Day 2017 is upon us! This is Washington State’s largest outdoor recreation industry gathering to learn, network and advocate for issues affecting access, preservation and adequate funding of our natural resources. Join our rally, sponsors! We are inviting all outdoor recreation manufacturers, retailers, and related service provider to this event! The Big Tent Rally Day 2017 starts on February 15th at the Washington State Capital Campus, South Diagonal (under the Big Tent)! Visit our site to learn more about this event!
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We Want Your News!
 Do you have news to share with your WRPA colleagues? Send any updates, photos, happenings and socials to WRPA, so that we can feature your article in the next WRPAToday e-newsletter!
Send us your news now!
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Recent Job Postings
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| Calendar of Events |
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| February 13, 2017 |
WRPA Legislative Day |
Olympia, WA |
| February 15 - 22, 2017 |
Big Tent Rally |
Washington State Capitol Campus |
| March 28 - 30, 2017 |
March CPSI |
Auburn, WA |
| May 1 - 3, 2017 |
May CPSI |
Spokane, WA
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| May 2 - 5, 2017 |
WRPA Annual Conference |
Davenport Grand, Spokane, WA
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WRPA Volunteer Opportunities
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Thank You, Sponsors! |
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Why We Need You!
WRPA is membership-driven. We achieve only what we ourselves commit to doing. By sharing your energy and expertise you will make WRPA an even more effective professional resource.
In fact, without you, we would not be able to offer any programs! Consider volunteering and helping our organization grow. Learn about opportunities that have recently become available!
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