Nevada Recreation & Park Society

Conference 2019

April 8 - 11, 2019

www.nrps.org

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

ROY TUSCANY, HIGH FIVES

ARE YOU INVINCIBLE?

Originally from Waterbury, VT and after graduating from University of Vermont with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he headed out west to pursue the dream of being a professional free-skier. In 2006, Roy suffered a life-altering injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down and was the catalyst to the creation of High Fives. Roy turned the financial and community support of his own recovery into a ‘Pay-It-Forward’ adventure with the creation of High Fives Non-Profit Foundation on January 19, 2009. He was given the “Spirit Inspires” Award from Disabled Sports

USA in 2011 and once held the world rec-ord for the most high-fives in a 24-hour period. He lives in Reno, NV and enjoys finding fun in everything he does.

The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation’s mission is to support the dreams of out-door action sport athletes by raising injury prevention awareness while providing resources and inspiration to those who suffer life-altering injuries. Their vision is to be the safety net of the outdoor action sports community. The High Fives Founda-tion has successfully raised funds, secured

WELCOME SOCIAL

LAKE TAHOE ICE ARENA

Mon., April 8th, 7 - 9pm

Sponsored by

Join us for a night of curling at the Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. Transportation provided as well as curling instructors.

EXHIBITOR’S SOCIAL

Tues., April 9th, 5-6pm Opening Awards Banquet

CLOSING SOCIAL

BLU NIGHTCLUB

Wed., April 10th, 7 - 9pm

Socialize and network with

your fellow recreation profes-sionals inside the Blu Night-club at the Montbleu Resort. We will have Karaoke, Pop-A-Shot, Corn Hole and other fun

games/activities.

CONFERENCE • APRIL 9 & 10, 2019 • SCHEDULE

Sponsored by

alternative treatments and aided in recovery of 169 athletes from 31 states. It was one of the Great Non-Profits ‘Top Rat-ed’ in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. It was also in the Powder Magazine Awards Featured Non-Profit 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Focus on your inner goals, evaluate the impact of life-changing events, and analyze the ability to find the positive out of the negative.

9:00 - 9:25AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:25 - 9:55AM EXHIBITOR QUICK SIT PRESENTATIONS

9:55 - 10:32AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER (TUESDAY)

9:15 - 10:40AM PRESIDENT’S AWARDS & LEAD CEREMONY (WEDNESDAY)

10:45 - 12:00PM EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

12:00 - 1:00PM EXHIBITOR LUNCHEON

1:15 - 2:30PM EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

2:45 - 4:00PM EDUCATIONAL SESSONS

7:00 - 9:00PM WELCOME SOCIAL (MONDAY)

5:00 - 9:00PM AWARDS BANQUET & SOCIAL (TUESDAY)

4:00 - 6:00PM EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING (WEDNESDAY)

6:00 - 9:00PM CLOSING SOCIAL (WEDNESDAY)

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH

SERVING OUR NATION’S HEROES THROUGH

RECREATION

APRIL WOLFE & KYLIE WRIGHT

Connecting to our Veterans and Active Duty Military, attendees will learn best practices to provide quality Sport and Recreation programs in your community. PG ATRA Aspen 1 L E A D

DESIGNING INCLUSIVE SPRAY

PARKS

BILL HACHMEISTER & JOHN MCCONKEY

Best practices for creating spray parks that are fun and functional for all people. Truly inclusive spray play for people with and without disabilities, children, parents and grandparents alike.

PK AQ ATRA Aspen 1 L E A D

10:45AM - 12PM 1:15 - 2:30PM

PROVIDING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMMING

WITHOUT A BUDGET

ANDY BROWN This presentation will demonstrate sev-eral examples of interpretive programs that have been kept alive and well in Washoe County, Nevada, despite crip-pling budgetary setbacks.

PK PG Aspen 3 L E A D

2:45 - 4:00PM

BAD B.E.N. (BEHAVIOR, ENGAGEMENT,

NAVIGATION)

WILL WYNN

This training will help participants un-derstand how to appropriately engage individuals displaying problematic be-haviors and will show them how to navigate to an appropriate conclusion. ATRA Aspen 1 L E A D

STRATEGIC APPROACH TO CONTRACT

INSTRUCTOR CLASSES

MARK HONBERGER

Taking a Strategic Approach to Contract Instructor Classes significantly impacts your Agency’s fiscal outlook, increases Cost Recoveries, decreases GF Subsidies, while meeting your community’s needs. AD PG Aspen 2 L E A D

BALANCING PARK MAINTENANCE WITH

PARK USAGE

MARK HONBERGER

Maintenance wishes people stayed off the grass (Keep It Healthy); Recreation wants to put people on the grass (Use The Park). We must find Balance!

BREAKING BARRIERS IN A MULTI-GENERATIONAL

CULTURE

DR. CHAQULA KALLO-POINTER To bring awareness in Parks and Recrea-tion to address barriers in Parks and Rec-reation for senior staff members and for entry-level staff members. PD Aspen 4 L E A D

BEYOND THE STALE: REINVIGORATING

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

STEPHANIE GRIGSBY

Learn a host of innovative and engage-ment techniques. Participants will prac-tice leading engagement exercises and dealing with dysfunctional behavior in meeting and share best practices. PD PG Aspen 4 L E A D

OK, GOOGLE… NAVIGATING YOUR

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

SHARON CORNELL & TRAVIS SMITH

Recognize the importance of early ca-reer planning and goal setting, identify career opportunities to provide valua-ble experience, and outline various paths for accomplishing career goals.

PD Aspen 3 L E A D

ACTIVATING GENERATIONS THROUGH

CYCLING

TIM BABCOCK

This interactive session provides a step by step guide for the successful plan-ning and development of Sustainable and Permanent bike recreation ameni-ties in public parks. PK AD Aspen 2 L E A D

THE POWER OF

SOCIAL MEDIA

BECCA LEFANOWICZ

Join me to enrich your social media and marketing with simple tips. Increase brand awareness, website traffic, and SEO.

PK AQ PD PG Aspen 3 L E A D

REFRESH NOT A

REBRAND

KATIE GROKE-ELLIS A case study of a Parks and Recreation Department brand refresh including how they budgeted, executed and completed a public awareness campaign around it.

AD Aspen 4 L E A D

PK AD Aspen 2 L E A D

4 Pillars of LEAD: Leadership Excellence Alliance Development *gold not applicable PK– Parks AQ– Aquatics AD– Administration PD– Professional Development PG- Programming ATRA– Inclusion

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH

PUTTING THE “SUPER”

BACK IN SUPERVISING

MARK HONBERGER

Whether seasoned supervisors, or first-timers, we can all use a spark to launch our Leader-Level to “Super”. Get on the launch pad, ready for ignition.

PD PG Aspen 1 L E A D

10:45AM - 12PM 1:15 - 2:30PM

IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY

NOW

ADAM BLACKMORE & KATIE GROKE-ELLIS

Learn how to impactfully connect to com-munity leaders. Participants will use a power mapping tool to help create con-nections that guide advocacy through relationship development.

PD Aspen 3 L E A D

2:45 - 4:00PM

STRONG FOUNDATIONS: LEARNING ABOUT

PROTECTIVE SURFACING

VINCE BRANTLEY

Explore the features and benefits of vari-ous play and recreational surfacing op-tions, address current standards and criteria, and experience case examples that will inspire ways to add additional play value to your parks, playgrounds, and recreational spaces.

PK Aspen 2 L E A D

EXCELLENT FACILITY RENTAL

MANAGEMENT

MARK HONBERGER

Exploring methods to organize your Facili-ty Rental Process; Establish defensible Rental Fees based on your building’s square footage; and Examine a dozen different policy considerations..

AD PG Aspen 1 L E A D

PROGRAMMING OUTSIDE THE BOX

MELANIE HOLLINGSHEAD & DOT TUTHILL

Join us as we discuss breaking out of the box of traditional programming, expand-ing beyond our facilities, and watching the trends.

PG Aspen 2 L E A D

STAYING RELEVANT IN YOUR

COMMUNITY

PRISCILLA SMITH & GUILLERMO BONNET-LABOY

This topic will focus on what steps we as programmer can take to ensure we are meeting the needs of our communi-ties and staying up-to-date with trends. PD PG Aspen 2 L E A D

DELIBERATE PRACTICE IN

AQUATICS

MAX GOSHERT

The best aquatics facilities hold in-services, practice skills, and exercise their emergency action plans regularly. However, how do they know how effec-tive these activities are to prepare their staff for emergencies? Discuss how the concept of deliberate practice is pur-poseful and systematic to prepare man-agement and staff to prevent emergen-cies.

AQ Aspen 3 L E A D

SHOW AGENCY AS “ESSENTIAL”

THROUGH EXCEL

MARK HONBERGER

Excel with Microsoft Excel; Highlighting your agency as an “Essential Service” to your Elected Policy Makers and the com-munity; Properly tracking your agency’s Performance Measures.

AD Aspen 1 L E A D

A HIGHER LEVEL OF

INCLUSIVE PLAY

JOHN MCCONKEY

Create inspiring inclusive playgrounds! Evidence-based research shows sensory-rich play environments develop functional skills, imagination and social skills provid-ing a higher level of inclusive play for all. PK AD ATRA Aspen 3 L E A D

4 Pillars of LEAD: Leadership Excellence Alliance Development *gold not applicable PK– Parks AQ– Aquatics AD– Administration PD– Professional Development PG- Programming ATRA– Inclusion

CERTIFICATIONS & WORKSHOPS

L.E.A.D INSTITUTE

Thursday, Apr. 11th 9:00am - 5:00pm $80/person

This one-day session kicks off the LEAD Institute. During the next year, the program will enhance individual organ-izational leadership skills, specifically addressing leader-ship styles, philosophies, and competencies.

AQUATIC RISK MANAGEMENT

Thursday, Apr. 11th 10:00am - 4:00pm $40/person Pool/Pact Members-Free

The Aquatic Risk Management Series “arms” you with an understanding of the applicable standards of care. This risk management workshop, taught by Aquatic Safety Re-search Group, offers unparalleled insight into the opera-tion of swimming facilities.

CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR

Wed, Apr 10th: 9:00am - 5:30pm Thurs, Apr 11th: 9:00am - 5:00pm $225/person

For individuals working in or around recreational water, the Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Certification pro-vides the knowledge, techniques, and skills for pool and spa operations. This program covers information from the NSPF Pool & Spa Operator Handbook and local codes taught by a certified Instructor.

RAFFLE TICKETS

PRIZES

PUT YOUR

RAFFLE TICKET INTO THE BAG IN FRONT OF YOUR DESIRED PRIZE.

IF YOUR TICKET

IS DRAWN, !!!YOU WIN!!!

50/50

TICKETS

BUY TICKETS THROUGHOUT CONFERENCE

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT

THE AWARDS BANQUET

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

DOUGLAS CO. COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER

OFF SITE INSTITUTES

SR 28 - EASTSHORE TRAIL

The facility includes 83,000 sq.ft. of gymnasium, fitness facilities, senior center, classrooms, kitchens, private preschool, adult day-care, and a full medical center. This facility if the only one of it’s kind in the Western United States.

Monday, April 8th 11:00am - 4:00pm

$10/person

The Incline to Sand Harbor

bike path will be a spectacu-

lar three-mile paved path

that will provide a new op-

portunity for the community

to experience the natural

beauty of the eastern shore

of Tahoe. An exceptional rec-

reational amenity with added

environmental benefits, the

path will also significantly

Douglas County Minden, NV & Kahle Comm. Center Stateline, NV

NDOT The Tahoe Fund

Local Park District Representatives

Monday, April 8th 12:00pm - 4:00pm

$10/person

improve the safety of those traveling down the Highway 28 corridor. With

a 10-foot wide path, it will meet the American Disability Act standards to

ensure it is accessible to everyone to ride, walk or stroll.

NRPS PROFESSIONAL & EXCELLENCE

AWARDS BANQUET

TUESDAY

APRIL 9, 6-9PM

PROFESSIONAL

FELLOWSHIP YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

PARKS

PARK RENOVATION NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

SPECIAL FEATURE COMMUNITY

SILVER STATE LEGACY/ELMER H ANDERSON

REGIONAL, COMMERCIAL, & TRIAL/NATURE AREAS

PROGRAMS ACTIVE ADULT 50+

AQUATICS SPECIAL EVENTS

CO-PARTNERSHIPS CULTURAL

HEALTH/FITNESS OUTDOOR

YOUTH ENRICHMENT ADAPTIVE, EDUCATIONAL,

& SPORTS

PRESIDENT’S AWARDS

WEDNESDAY APR 10, 9:15AM

LEAD CEREMONY

NRPS Awards Banquet

Tuesday, April 9th

6:00 - 9:00pm

Sponsored By

NRPS CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS SOCIALS TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH

EXHIBITOR BINGO CARD

Priscilla Smith

Incoming Pres. Elect

Kristy Bekiares

Past President

Kathy Kelly-Ballinger

President Elect

Angela Summers

President