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| DAY 2 THURSDAY, MAY 23 |
| Starts at 7:00 AM | 5K with The President, Jen Wills
Meet at Esther Short Park No sign up needed. |
| 8:00 AM –
6:00 PM |
Registration Desk Hours
Location: Heritage Pre-function |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Exhibit Hall Open Location: Heritage Ballroom |
| 9:00 AM — 10:15 AM |
Breakout Session Block 4 |
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4A: Innovation is an Invitation: Defining What's Next in Inclusive Play Speaker: Jill MooreLocation: Spruce/Pine
 Primary Tag: Park/Facility Planning and Design
Secondary Tag: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
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4B: How to Stay Out Of the Headlines- The Latest Legal Trends and Case Law Impacting Parks and Recreation Speakers: WCIA - Andy Cooley and Peter Mayer Location: Oak
Primary Tag: Leadership & Management Secondary Tag: Business Operations: Customer Service/Marketing/Finance 4C: Gen Z Unleashed: Revolutionizing Parks and Rec Location: Discovery Ballroom D/E
Primary Tag: Leadership and Management
Secondary Tag: Business Operations: Customer Service/Marketing/Finance 4D: Tips for Selling Alcohol Legally and Safely at Events Location: Hemlock
Primary Tag: Business Operations: Customer Service/Marketing/Finance
Secondary Tag: Programming 4E: Preparing for Success- Navigating the Application Process Location: Cedar
Primary Tag: Emerging Professional Secondary Tag: Emerging Professional |
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| 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM |
Morning Tradeshow Break (Coffee will be provided)
Location: Heritage Ballroom |
| 10:45 AM — 12:00 PM |
Breakout Session Block 5 |
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5A: Public Policy Risks of Artificial Intelligence Location: Discovery Ballroom D/E
Secondary Tag: Business Operations: Customer Service/Marketing/Finance 5B: Gender Inclusion in Your Agencies and Sports Programming Speakers: Julie Rocha and Emily KentLocation: Oak
Primary Tag: Programming
Secondary Tag: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 5C: Prioritizing Social Emotional Wellness of Program Participants Location: Cedar
Primary Tag: Programming
Secondary Tag: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 5D: Help Wanted! Identifying Employment Risks and Recommendations for Parks and Recreation Professionals Location: Hemlock
Primary Tag: Leadership & Management Secondary Tag: Business Operations: Customer Service/Marketing/Finance 5E: Interview Like a Pro: Skill Development Location: Spruce/Pine
Primary Tag: Emerging Professional
Secondary Tag: 5F: Accessible Playground Tour: Esther Short, Marshall and Fruit Valley Speaker: Julie Hannon Terry Snyder and Kirsti HauswaldLocation: Meet At Reg and walk to Esther Park
Primary Tag: Park/Facility Planning and Design Secondary Tag: Park/Facility Maintenance and Operation |
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| 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM |
Lunch Break (Lunch will be provided)
Location: Heritage Ballroom, with seating in Discovery ABC |
| 1:30 PM — 2:45 PM |
Breakout Session Block 6 |
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6A: Beyond Board: Creating Playful Public Engagement Experiences Location: Cedar
Primary Tag: Park/Facility Planning and Design
Secondary Tag: Business Operations: Customer Service/Marketing/Finance 6B: Understanding Social Styles in a Changing Workplace Location: Hemlock
Primary Tag: Leadership and Management
Secondary Tag: Emerging Professional 6C: Creating Inclusive Recreation: A Road Map to Success Location: Spruce/Pine
Primary Tag: Programming
Secondary Tag: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Speed Session1:30 - 2:05 PM | 6D: Facing Your Events: The Calm Before the Storm Location: Oak
Primary Tag: Park/Facility Maintenance and Operation
Secondary Tag: Business Operations: Customer Service/Marketing/Finance Speed Session2:10 - 2:45 PM | 6E: Partnership with PAL - Law Enforcement Collaborations Speaker: Jesse Jimenez and Stacey AllingtonLocation: Oak
Secondary Tag: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 6G: Engaging and Navigating Conflicts Constructively Speaker: Parfait BassaleLocation: Discovery Ballroom D/E
Primary Tag: TBD
Secondary Tag: TBD |
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| 2:45 PM — 3:00 PM |
Afternoon Break (Coffee will be provided)
Location: Heritage Prefunction |
| 3:00 PM — 4:15 PM |
WRPA Network Meetings
Meet up with your WRPA Network at the conference. WRPA has a large variety of groups that meet on a regular basis to connect about their specific field. We have networks for Aquatics, Park Resources, Programming, Fitness/Athletic, Administrator, Park Rangers, and more. These groups will be meeting up for socials at the conference. Park Resources Network: Joanna Martin | Location: Hemlock Programming Network: Kiesha Taylor | Location: Spruce/Pine Facilities/Rentals/Marketing Network: Shannon Kaopua | Location: Oak Admin Network: Sylvana Niehuser | Location: Discovery Ballroom ABC Aquatics Network: Landon Labowsky | Discovery Ballroom D/E Athletic & Fitness: Curtis Carlson & Molly Barnett | Cedar NEW Hispanic Professional Network: Angie Rance | Location: Alder Equity, Inclusion, Belonging: Jennifer Gessley Gayman | Location: Ash |
| 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM |
2024 WRPA Awards Banquet
WRPA Awards Program: The Washington Recreation & Park Association celebrates people, parks, and programs with an annual awards program honoring individuals and organizations for their contributions to the field of parks and recreation in Washington State. We have three major categories that we recognize: Professional Awards, Citation of Merit Awards, and Spotlight Awards. Each year we celebrate the award winners at a banquet during the Annual Conference. Location: Discovery Ballroom ABC **Dinner will be provided Sponsored by Kaizen
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| 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM |
Post-Awards Banquet Social: 5-Alarm Fun!
Prepare for an explosive night as Heathen Brewing's firetruck tap takeover in the City of Vancouver City Hall courtyard! Sip on a variety of craft beers, indulge in light snacks, groove to the beats of a DJ, and ignite the competition with LED miniature golf. This is no ordinary party – it's a 5-alarm blast of excitement Location: City Hall - 415. W 6th St Vancouver, WA 98660 (Behind The Hilton) Sponsored by Northwest Playground
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