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2020 Conference Schedule
Topics for this year's educational session include:
| Advocacy |
Aquatics |
Business
Operations |
Young Professionals & Students |
Equity &
Inclusion |
Leadership &
Management |
Maintenance &
Operations |
Network
Meet-Up |
Planning &
Design |
Technical
Assistance |
Choose a Day
Tue. April 21 | Wed. April 22 | Thur. April 23 | Fri. April 24
This schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Session 2 |
Presenter(s) |
Category |
| 2 A |
Perfecting The Reaction |
Justin Caron |
Maintenance & Operations
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| 2 B |
Adopting a Land Acquisition Strategy |
Anjali Myer
Angie Feser |
Planning & Design |
| 2 C |
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 101 Debrief |
TBA |
Equity and Inclusion |
| 2 D |
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Esports Competitions |
Grayson Court |
Planning and Design |
| 2 E |
Network Meet Up: Athletics/Fitness Network
Would you like to get connected with other professionals in your specialty area? Come to this 20 minute meet up to network and make contacts with professionals from around the state. Be sure to bring your phone to add connections on LinkedIn and explore WRPA’s network circles.
Facilitators: Kimberly Shelton, Assistant Director Everett Parks & Recreation
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Kimberly Shelton
Clay Lindsey
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Network Meet-Up
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| 2 F |
Adapting Programs for Inclusion |
Kim Indurkar
Mary Boyle |
Equity and Inclusion |
| Exhibit Hall Learning Lab |
Volunteer Engagement and Reciprocal Partnership
Exhibit Hall Learning Lab: In 2020 WRPA is offering a registration option for Parks & Maintenance Professionals. Enjoy tailored content and exclusive access to our Conference vendors.
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Richard Madison, Amy Boucher |
Maintenance & Operations
Young Professionals & Students
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| 1:55 PM – 2:15 PM |
Session 3 (Speed Sessions) |
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Session 3 |
Presenter(s) |
Category |
| 3 A |
Energy & Resource Conscious |
Justin Caron |
Maintenance & Operations |
| 3 B |
Using Forestry to Promote Rec |
Ben Hale |
Planning and Design |
| 3 C |
Meaningful Measure of Success |
Lynn Zwaagstra |
Business Opp |
| 3 D |
Esports Roundtable |
Grayson Court |
Planning & Design |
| 3 E |
Network Meet Up: Facility Rental Network
Would you like to get connected with other professionals in your specialty area? Come to this 20 minute meet up to network and make contacts with professionals from around the state. Be sure to bring your phone to add connections on LinkedIn and explore WRPA’s network circles.
Facilitators: Kristin May & Shannon Kaopua
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Kristin May
Shannon Kaopua |
Network Meet-Up |
| 3 F |
Network Meet Up: Programmers Network
Would you like to get connected with other professionals in your specialty area? Come to this 20 minute meet up to network and make contacts with professionals from around the state. Be sure to bring your phone to add connections on LinkedIn and explore WRPA’s network circles.
Facilitators: Cody Geddes, City of Federal Way
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Cody Geddes |
Network Meet-Up
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| Exhibit Hall Learning Lab |
Managing Your Parks Pesticide-Free
Exhibit Hall Learning Lab: In 2020 WRPA is offering a registration option for Parks & Maintenance Professionals. Enjoy tailored content and exclusive access to our Conference vendors.
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Sylvana Niehuser |
Maintenance & Operations |
| 2:20 PM – 2:45 PM |
Break |
| 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM |
Session 4 |
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Session 4 |
Presenter(s) |
Category |
| 4 A |
Disability Allyship |
Blayne Amson
Nancy Kartes |
Equity & Inclusion |
| 4 B |
Actually Make Decisions at Meetings |
Nicole Franko |
Leadership & Management
Young Professionals & Students
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| 4 C |
The Instagram Effect |
Warren Kagarise |
Business Ops
Young Professionals & Students
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| 4 D |
Enhancing Safety |
John Laughery
Richard Madison |
Planning & Design |
| 4 E |
10 Tips for RCO |
Paul Simmons |
Planning & Design |
| 4 F |
Sports Participation Trends in the US |
Nick Rigitano |
Equity & Inclusion
Young Professionals & Students
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| Exhibit Hall Learning Lab |
Snowmageddon
Exhibit Hall Learning Lab: In 2020 WRPA is offering a registration option for Parks & Maintenance Professionals. Enjoy tailored content and exclusive access to our Conference vendors.
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Sylvana Niehuser |
Maintenance & Operations |
| 4:05 PM – 4:25 PM |
Session 5 (Speed Sessions) |
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Session 5 |
Presenter(s) |
Category |
| 5 A |
Mock Interviews/Resume Review |
Kevin Witte |
Young Professionals & Students |
| 5 B |
Show Me the Money |
Josh Oakes
Carissa Ware
Andy Fuzak |
Business Ops |
| 5 C |
Pickleball For All |
Theresa Haynie |
Advocacy |
| 5 D |
Technical Assistance: RCO Grants |
RCO Staff |
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| 5 E |
Network Meet Up: Aquatics Network
Would you like to get connected with other professionals in your specialty area? Come to this 20 minute meet up to network and make contacts with professionals from around the state. Be sure to bring your phone to add connections on LinkedIn and explore WRPA’s network circles.
Facilitators: Mark Feeney
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Mark Feeney |
Network Meet-Up
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| 5 F |
Network Meet Up: Administrators Network
Would you like to get connected with other professionals in your specialty area? Come to this 20 minute meet up to network and make contacts with professionals from around the state. Be sure to bring your phone to add connections on LinkedIn and explore WRPA’s network circles.
Facilitators:
Brian Adams (North), Director Skagit County, Travis Stombaugh (King County), Director Si View MPD, Mary Dodsworth (South), Director Lakewood, Brad Case (East), Director Ellensburg
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Brian Adams
Travis Stombaugh
Mary Dodsworth
Brad Case |
Network Meet-Up |
| Exhibit Hall Learning Lab |
Principles of Proper Tree Pruning for Parks Professionals (continues through session 6)
Exhibit Hall Learning Lab: In 2020 WRPA is offering a registration option for Parks & Maintenance Professionals. Enjoy tailored content and exclusive access to our Conference vendors.
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Ben Thompson |
Maintenance & Operations |
| 4:30 PM – 4:50 PM |
Session 6 (Speed Sessions) |
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Session 6 |
Presenter(s) |
Category |
| 6 A |
Opportunity Based Projects |
Guy Michaelson |
Planning & Design |
| 6 B |
Team Building on a Dollar Tree Budget |
Josh Oakes |
Leadership & Management
Young Professionals & Students
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| 6 C |
Sports Participation Trends |
Nick Rigitano |
Business Ops |
| 6 D |
Technical Assistance: How to Submit a Conference Proposal
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| 6 E |
Network Meet Up: Park Rangers Network
Would you like to get connected with other professionals in your specialty area? Come to this 20 minute meet up to network and make contacts with professionals from around the state. Be sure to bring your phone to add connections on LinkedIn and explore WRPA’s network circles.
Facilitators: David Green, Park Ranger Everett Parks & Recreation
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David Green |
Network Meet-Up
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| 6 F |
Network Meet Up: Golf Network
Would you like to get connected with other professionals in your specialty area? Come to this 20 minute meet up to network and make contacts with professionals from around the state. Be sure to bring your phone to add connections on LinkedIn and explore WRPA’s network circles.
Facilitators: Lori Cummings, Director Everett Parks & Recreation
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Lori Cummings |
Network Meet-Up
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| Exhibit Hall Learning Lab |
Tree Pruning (continuation)
Exhibit Hall Learning Lab: In 2020 WRPA is offering a registration option for Parks & Maintenance Professionals. Enjoy tailored content and exclusive access to our Conference vendors.
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Ben Thompson |
Maintenance & Operations |
| 5:30 PM |
McMenamins Elks Temple Social |
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