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CPRS
We have a place for any year-end training monies you might have. Here is our list of Statewide CPRS Learning Events
CPRS Conference & Expo — the CPRS Conference & Expo is CPRS' premier education and community-building event. It is designed for CPRS members and industry supplies to interact and learn from each other both in facilitated education programs and in informal conversations happening outside of sessions. Educational programming is varied by topic and experience level and meant to serve a diverse audience in an intensive, yet fun and interactive atmosphere. Networking opportunities are plentiful and are designed to build community. Conference begins Feb. 28 in Sacramento.
Maintenance Management School — This annual Fall program is designed specifically for agency staff with maintenance and operations work. It teaches the development of a Maintenance Management System. It is a limited attendance, four and a half day program with the highest level of content prepared and delivered by peers, people working everyday in the park and recreation public agency environment. Starts the third week of November for 2016.
Playground Safety Certification — Curriculum is written by NRPA advisors/content experts. Individuals taking the CPSI two-day classroom course will gain practical, hands-on training on how to apply the ASTM standards and the CPSC guidelines to playground environments. These guidelines are mandated in the State of California. Upon completion of the CPSI course an individual should be capable of establishing a sound risk reduction program, establish a system of repair, retrofit and removal of hazardous equipment and establish a routine inspection system. A two-hour exam from NRPA provides the only national certification available in playground safety. Frequency of courses is 5–6 per year in different locations in California included the week of the annual Conference.
Contact Leslie Fritz, CPRP, Director of Education, California Park & Recreation Society, training@cprs.org.
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CPRS
In addition to the experts in our field, we are also looking for successful people outside the Parks and Recreation industry, someone who can come in and give a different perspective on how to thrive in public government. Industry suppliers please note, we would love to see your session proposal include a park and recreation panelist who can provide "lessons learned." Please contact us if someone comes to mind or share the proposal form with a potential presenter.
Click here to view suggested training track areas. Proposal forms are available online by clicking here. Please log into your account before entering your submission information. If you do not have an account, create one first and then fill in the information.
CPRS Job Highlight
The CPRS Job Center currently has over 40 job announcements; here is a current job announcement that may interest you.
Recreation Specialist III — Paratransit Program, San Leandro, California — Click here for details.
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The New York Times
New York City recently announced that eight parks will undergo ambitious face-lifts that are about more than just rehabilitation — it is a plan that represents an evolution, officials said, in New York's approach to parks by making these public spaces blend better and be more welcoming to their neighborhoods.
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Playground Professionals
The original concept for adventure playgrounds began in Europe in 1931. C. Th. Sorensen, a Danish landscape and playground designer, saw children playing everywhere except at the traditional cement and asphalt playgrounds. The idea that children would rather play with dirt, rocks, lumber, etc. started a revolution in the playground industry.
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GreenFields has a worldwide reputation for being innovators in the area of artificial sports turf systems. The company also develops sports complexes for major sports bodies such as FIFA, US Lacrosse and the International Rugby Board. They currently boast over 3000 professional and professional-quality synthetic turf field installations worldwide.
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NASP® was developed to serve these specific educational and conservation purposes. Every state enrolled in NASP® has a "Coordinator" in charge of leading the program in their jurisdiction. They hope to engage each student in the educational process and develop relationships to promote graduation instead of drop-out.
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Reno Gazette-Journal
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation in cooperation with Reno Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, the Alzheimer's Association, and the Sanford Center for Aging’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, are offering a series of interpretive walks specifically for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. The Idlewild Health Walks will give citizens living with dementia the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy Idlewild Park.
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CPRS
You are invited to join the CPRS State Board of Directors. Nominations are being accepted now. For more information, click here.
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Located on the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park is the family place to play! It’s the West Coast’s only amusement park located on a pier. Enjoy a dozen rides, midway games, ocean front food outlets, and seaside shopping. It’s fun you’d expect from one of Southern California’s Leading attractions!
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CPRS
Click here to download your AB 2444 Template Letter here.
FAX your letter TODAY to 916.319.2180!!
As most CPRS members are aware, another iteration of a park bond vehicle was introduced earlier in the year in the form of AB 2444 by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella). This was introduced to serve as an Assembly companion to SB 317 (de León). However, SB 317 has languished and AB 2444 appears to be the lone vehicle for now. CPRS's lobbyist, Doug Houston, was invited late last year to work with Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon's office to begin to craft language that could pass legislative muster. CPRS continued to work with leadership, the author and the Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee Chair and staff to refine the language.
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Certified Playground Safety Course & Exam
September 6-8, 2016
Berkeley, CA (NorCal)
Click here for Registration Form
October 11-13, 2016
Cerritos, CA (SoCal)
Click here for Registration Form
Calling for Conference Committee Members: the 2017 Conference Planning begins!
We invite you to join our conference committee and we have lots of options for you to get involved. Our first task is to recruit for educational sessions, tours and programmed opportunities to exchange knowledge with attendees. We'll then move into general conference planning before the big show, Feb. 28–March 3, 2017 in Sacramento!
Interested? Keep reading for a list of meeting dates. Give us a call for more information or to add your name to this great committee!
Leslie Fritz, Director of Education
916.665.2777
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