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CPRS
Early bird deadline is Oct. 14
The early bird registration deadline is fast approaching for the 2017 CPRS Conference & Expo, Feb. 28-March 3, 2017. The registration fees are the lowest they will be, $405 for California Park & Recreation Society members for full registration. You can register by downloading the Early Bird flyer here or you can register online.
CPRS Job Highlight
The CPRS Job Center currently has over 40 job announcements; here is a current job announcement that may interest you.
Aquatics Program Coordinator, Torrance, California Click here for details.
CPRS Member Highlight
John Drew joins GreenPlay Team
GreenPlay is pleased to announce the addition of John Drew to its consultant team. John will be based in Naples, Florida, where he recently relocated after a strong career in Indiana. John brings a unique set of skills and experiences. His 15 years of experience working in management positions in the private sector complement a master's degree in Recreation and Parks Administration from Indiana University, and nearly 10 years of managing parks and recreation planning projects.
Playcore acquires Knorr Systems and Porter Corporation
Founded in 1977, Knorr Systems Incorporated has brought chemical automation to the commercial pool market, and expanded their distribution capabilities to offer a wide range of aquatic equipment, service and expertise.
Since 1964, Porter has been innovating architectural structures. Their innovative structural insulated panels (SIPS) helped revolutionize high performance building systems by combining structure and insulation into one panel. Their well-known Poligon line of shelter structures leads the industry in the design, engineering and manufacturing of shade coverings for applications in steel, fabric and wood.
Through these two acquisitions, PlayCore has expanded its product offerings.
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National Park Service
The National Park Service is celebrating 100 years. Visit their site to create your own park picture or to tell your park story.
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Plumas County News
After nearly two years of work by committee members of the Caribou Alliance of Trails and other volunteers, the first edition of the Almanor Basin Water Trails Map has been completed and is available for purchase. The water trails map, the only one of its kind in the region, is specifically designed to highlight Lake Almanor's 34 miles of shoreline where hikers, boaters, bicyclists, kayakers and other users can plan their recreational activities, and at the same time boost local economic opportunities.
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The Orange County Register
Eight tennis courts are painted, fenced and lighted. Six rectangles of grass are evolving into soccer fields. And the steel-and-concrete stands for a 26,000-square-foot soccer stadium are rising from the ground. Great Park developer FivePoint Communities gave the media a progress report recently on the 175-acre sports park it's building for the city of Irvine, saying tennis, soccer and beach volleyball facilities will be completed early next year.
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CPRS Maintenance Management School starts Nov. 14
Registration is open for 1st Year and 2nd Year. Register now to avoid the waiting list!
Click here to register
Free ICMA Coaching Program Webinar:
"Survival Skills for Managers" Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 20, 2016
While managing in local government has many rewards, it also has many challenges. Learn key insights and skills to survive and thrive.
*** Advance registration required for this no-charge webinar ***
Click here for more information.
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