2000 NRPA CONGRESS AND EXPOSITION.CIVIC: PLAZA, PHOENIX, ARIZONA Phoenix /ˈfiːˌnɪks/ (English: Phoenix, Navajo: Hoozdo, lit. "the place is hot", Western Apache: Fiinigis) is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. , OCTOBER 11-14 It hasn't taken long for the small town of Phoenix to transform itself into the nation's seventh largest city. You'll see a little bit of the old, the new, and what's yet to come when we welcome you to the 2000 National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition, October 11-14, 2000. If you were here in 1990, these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. weren't: Margaret T. Hance, a park built over an interstate highway Noun 1. interstate highway - one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States interstate highway, main road - a major road for any form of motor transport tunnel; skateboard plazas; the Arizona Science Center Arizona Science Center is focused on inspiring, educating, and entertaining people about science. The Center is located in Heritage and Science Park in the heart of downtown Phoenix. and Phoenix History Museum alongside Phoenix's historic town site; new spring training facilities; and a private/public financed baseball stadium to accommodate one of Arizona's newest sports teams, the Diamondbacks. But some things in Arizona haven't changed--like what we do to escape the heat. You'll find most Arizonans adjusting their fun time to night-time. People venture outside during the day's cooler times to play basketball, enjoy the greenness of a park, or head indoors to take part in rock wall climbing or computer classes. Water is one of the most important ingredients to having fun in the desert. Once it's captured, it's put to a variety of uses. Phoenix is renovating its stretch of riverbed into a natural habitat. Lake Pleasant, a man-made lake northwest of Phoenix, is a haven for boaters and has just built a new education center on its shores. Elsewhere in Arizona, river rafting raft 1 n. 1. A flat structure, typically made of planks, logs, or barrels, that floats on water and is used for transport or as a platform for swimmers. 2. is a recreational equalizer as proven in programs for youths with disabilities and those who come from at-risk environments. If you like the firm earth beneath your feet and enjoy a contemplative con·tem·pla·tive adj. Disposed to or characterized by contemplation. See Synonyms at pensive. n. 1. A person given to contemplation. 2. A member of a religious order that emphasizes meditation. stroll or a hearty heart·y adj. heart·i·er, heart·i·est 1. Expressed warmly, exuberantly, and unrestrainedly: a hearty welcome. 2. hike, there are plenty of places to visit Places to Visit (1999) is an EP released by British group Saint Etienne. It showed the band moving toward the experimental electronic sound that they would perfect on their next official full-length, 2000's Sound of Water. : the Desert Botanical Gardens A botanical garden is a place where plants, especially ferns, conifers and flowering plants, are grown and displayed for the purposes of research, conservation, and education. and Phoenix Zoo The Phoenix Zoo, opened in 1962, is the largest non-profit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo operates on 125 acres of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride[1]. with their local and exotic flora and fauna fauna All the species of animals found in a particular region, period, or special environment. Five faunal realms, based on terrestrial animal species, are generally recognized: Holarctic, including Nearactic (North America) and Paleartic (Eurasia and northern Africa); . Get to know our desert at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, or get a real feet during a hike in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. And we'll not forget the mystique mys·tique n. An aura of heightened value, interest, or meaning surrounding something, arising from attitudes and beliefs that impute special power or mystery to it: the cowboy mystique; the mystique of existentialism. and mysteries of the Old West saved and cherished in museums--both man-made and made by Mother Nature. Explore our environment and culture at the Mesa Southwestern Museum; the preserved Hohokam ruins at Pueblo Grande Museum; and the newly opened Kartchner Caverns, a stunning limestone limestone, sedimentary rock wholly or in large part composed of calcium carbonate. It is ordinarily white but may be colored by impurities, iron oxide making it brown, yellow, or red and carbon making it blue, black, or gray. The texture varies from coarse to fine. cave in southeastern Arizona. At no time will you get a better feel for what's on What's On (Traditional Chinese: 熒幕八爪娛) is a weekly half-hour TV series that airs on Fairchild Television. Format Originally started in 1996, the show is currently the longest-running program in Fairchild Television history. the southwestern horizon than during the October 12, off-site Institute. We've packaged 11 tours of Phoenix and its neighbors to show you the "how did we do its" of dealing with the demands and pressures of our rapidly growing premier communities. In addition to all the fun, hundreds of education sessions, pre-Congress institutes, and special focus seminars will be offered to enhance the personal and professional growth of NRPA NRPA National Recreation and Park Association NRPA Natural Resources Protective Association (Staten Island, NY) NRPA Niagara Regional Police Association (Canada) NRPA National Rifle and Pistol Association delegates. Continuing education units continuing education unit (CEU), n educational classes or experiences for licensed dental professionals that extend, update, or renew their knowledge of practices in their field. Some classes may be required for relicensing. provide opportunities for certification, recertification recertification Recredentialing Graduate education A process in which a professional is periodically re-evaluated–eg, every 10 yrs by an accrediting body to assure continued provision of safe, high-quality health care , or a new experience in any number of topics related to the park, recreation, and leisure profession. SEE YOU SOON. INSTITUTES THE 2000 NRPA CONGRESS & EXPOSITION FEATURES NINE PRE-CONGRESS INSTITUTES, WITH A PANEL OF EXPERT PRESENTERS SPEAKING ON TOPICS FROM PLAYGROUNDS TO AQUATIC THERAPY aquatic therapy Water therapy Rehab medicine The exercising of muscle groups under water, which increases range-of-motion and light resistance for rehabilitation. See Rehabilitation medicine. TO MENTOR TRAINING. PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). #1 NRPA National Playground Safety Inspector Certification Course Monday, October 9 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 10 8:00 am - 5:00 pm According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200,000 children are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms each year for injuries associated with playground equipment. How does your equipment measure up? How many preventable injuries occurred in your parks? Sponsored by the NRPA National Playground Safety Institute, this course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered. PCI #2 Certified See certification. Playground Safety Inspector Examination Wednesday, October 11 8:00 am - 11:00 am This examination is offered to those individuals who register for PCI1 or for Certified Playground Safety Inspectors seeking renewal of their certification. PCI #3 Building Benefits Based Awareness Mentor Training Tuesday, October 10 8:00 am - 12:30pm It all began with one! Now in it's fourth year as a comprehensive educational and awareness program, the Benefits Movement has reached new heights and has a total of three training elements with more being developed. But this is the one that started all. NPRA NPRA National Petrochemical and Refiners Association NPRA National Professional Rodeo Association NPRA National Petroleum Refiners Association NPRA National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska NPRA National Performance Results Act NPRA Nurse Practicing Act and Nursing Peer Review Act of 1999 is proud to present the original Benefits Based Awareness Training for those who have not had the opportunity to attend before and those who want to refresh (1) To continuously charge a device that cannot hold its content. CRTs must be refreshed, because the phosphors hold their glow for only a few milliseconds. Dynamic RAM chips require refreshing to maintain their charged bit patterns. See vertical scan frequency and redraw. their memory. Become a part of the Benefits Movement and learn the most effective ways to spread the message that "Parks and Recreation. The Benefits are Endless ... [R]" PCI #4 A Public Waterpark or Family Aquatic Center for your Community? This seminar is designed to take you through the steps of converting your existing pool to a public waterpark or family aquatic center or constructing a new state-of-the art facility. From concept to dedication ceremony, all aspects of a family aquatic center will be covered. Community park and recreation agencies are finding public waterparks and family aquatic centers to be revenue producing facilities which are self-supporting and create an aquatic environment that is attracting more users, especially the whole family. Elected officials and administrators throughout the nation have expressed interest in education and training to assist them is making a decision for their particular community. PCI #5 APRS APRS Automatic Position Reporting System APRS Automatic Packet Reporting System (GPS technology) APRS Automated Position Reporting System APRS Amateur Position Reporting System APRS American Parks and Recreation Society Administrators and Managers: "Diversity, The Office Dynamic" Tuesday, October 10 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. This institute will explore the impacts of diversity in the parks and recreational setting. The session will examine where we have come from to where we have arrived with regard to sensitivity toward individual differences and will also take a look at current trends and what we can expect in the future. Presenters will examine the impacts of the shift in gender, age, race, and nationality nationality, in political theory, the quality of belonging to a nation, in the sense of a group united by various strong ties. Among the usual ties are membership in the same general community, common customs, culture, tradition, history, and language. differences, followed by a lively panel discussion with examples of impacts associated with diversity issues and some of the things that they've learned along the way. The session will enable attendees to better understand and be more aware of the differences that we all encounter, and assist in preparing a plan for how to best deal with these differences in a dynamic work place. PCI #6 APRS Youth Development Tuesday, October 10 8:30 am - 5:00 pm This institute focuses on the emerging issues of juvenile diversion and the role that recreation can play as a vehicle for change. After 100 years of development, Juvenile Court juvenile court Special court handling problems of delinquent, neglected, or abused children. Two types of cases are processed by a juvenile court: civil matters, often concerning care of an abandoned or impoverished child, and criminal matters, arising from antisocial recognizes the powerful role that the recreation profession plays in deterring crime. Additionally, the Forty Developmental Assets will be discussed and methods for practical use will be presented. PCI #7 Aquatic Therapy Institute Tuesday, October 10 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Health care professionals are challenged more and more to justify services to consumers (e.g., clients, referral sources, payers, accrediting bodies), so documentation of functional outcomes resulting from treatment interventions is required. Participants in this full day workshop will learn and practice strategies for justifying aquatic therapy services based on client diagnosis, research and outcomes. PCI #8 Benefits Movement: Setting a Course for Change Tuesday, October 10 2:00 pm - 5:00pm PCI #9 Mentor Training--Benefits Benefits Movement: Setting Tuesday, October 10 1:30pm - 5:30pm Note: PCI #8 and PCI #9 are the same session. Those wishing to become certified mentors will attend from 1:30 - 5:30 for additional training that will take place a 1/2 hour before and after the regular training. Examine and explore the range of alternatives and activities associated with benefits-based management. Integrate this approach into awareness, identification of community issues, programmatic pro·gram·mat·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having a program. 2. Following an overall plan or schedule: a step-by-step, programmatic approach to problem solving. 3. and administrative efforts, and demonstration of outcomes. SPECIAL FOCUS SEMINARS THESE INTERESTING SEMINARS ARE PROVIDED BY THE ARIZONA PARKS & RECREATION ASSOCIATION TO INCREASE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DELEGATES AND HIGHLIGHT THE UNIQUENESS OF THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY. SFS (1) (Self-certifying File System) A global, network file system sponsored by DARPA that runs under Unix. Providing strong security in an untrusted environment, it enables any client to access any server that supports it. #1 Superstitions and Other Beliefs--The Magic of the Mountains Wednesday, October 11 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Superstition Mountains The Superstition Mountains, popularly referred to as "The Superstitions", are a range of mountains in Arizona located to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area. They are anchored by Superstition Mountain, a large mountain that is a popular recreation destination for residents have been the site of lost gold, ghosts, and myth. Participants will hear the stories of this outdoor region and its mining past, hike its trails, and learn about the unique plant and wildlife in Usery and Lost Dutchman Parks. SFS #2 Volunteer Management in Recreation Made Easy Wednesday, October 11 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This workshop will offer a step-by-step approach to the comprehensive management of volunteers in parks and recreation. Each of the four areas of the workshop is interwoven in·ter·weave v. in·ter·wove , in·ter·wo·ven , inter·weav·ing, inter·weaves v.tr. 1. To weave together. 2. To blend together; intermix. v.intr. to assure participant understanding of the comprehensive nature of the volunteer management process. The workshop also includes techniques for working with volunteers who help with projects and special events. SFS #3 Raising Arizona--The Next Generation of Golf Enthusiasts Wednesday, October 11 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Using experts from local programs, participants will learn how to provide golfing activities for youth. We will discuss equipment, educational techniques, and the "how-to" of creating a program, including funding and scholarships. Strategies and secrets for ensuring youth access to affordable golfing opportunities will be shared. Nine holes of golf at Phoenix's New Aguilla Golf Course will follow. SFS #4 Desert Oasis--The Restoration of the Rio Salado Sponsored by Olsson Associates, a fortune 500 Landscape Architectural firm An architectural firm is a company which employs one or more licensed architects and practices the profession of architecture. History Architects (master builders) have existed since early in recorded history. The earliest recorded architects include Imhotep (c. Wednesday, October 11 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Discover two ongoing and different restoration projects of the dry Rio Salado (Salt River). The City of Tempe is boldly converting 5.5 miles of dry riverbed into a two-mile lake surrounded by a meandering five hundred-acre park with recreation and commercial opportunities. The City of Phoenix is reintroducing a small flowing stream and desert habitat within their 5.5 mile riverbed. Once restored, the river area will support native wildlife and plant life and create a revitalized re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. 550-acre river corridor through Central Phoenix. A visit to the Tres Rios, a constructed wetlands A constructed wetland is an artificial marsh or swamp, created for anthropogenic discharge such as wastewater, stormwater runoff or sewage treatment, and as habitat for wildlife, or for land reclamation after mining or other disturbance. demonstration project is included. SFS #5 Tall Trail Tales--A Look at Urban and Rural Trail Development Wednesday, October 11 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The planning, creation and use of urban and rural trails. Differences will be discussed along with use and liability criteria. Coordination of mountain biking mountain biking Sports medicine A sport in which participants use specialized bicycles to navigate rough, steep trails covered with unforgiving rocks Injury risk Concussions, fractures, death. See Extreme sport, Novelty seeking behavior. areas and sharing trails with equestrians and hikers will be covered. SFS #6 Native American Culture--Changes & Challenges Wednesday, October 11 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Funding influx from casinos has dramatically impacted Native American recreation. Find out what the trends, successes, and challenges are that they face in providing appropriate recreation for tribes while maintaining their native culture. Participants will also find out how recreation is impacting substance problems on the reservations. Participants will 1) Discover how tribal leaders identify needs, develop programs, adapt urban/suburban recreation into unique rural communities, and methods of implementation, 2) Review the current gaming status of the southwest, and the future imputations to tribes and 3) Summarize sum·ma·rize intr. & tr.v. sum·ma·rized, sum·ma·riz·ing, sum·ma·riz·es To make a summary or make a summary of. sum the impact on the recreation and economic development of the tribes in Arizona. SFS #7 Make it and Take it Arts and Crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. Wednesday, October 11 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Time, or the lack of it, has affected many of the arts and craft programs offered by Parks and Recreation Departments. Learn new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. for adult Leisure Class workshops, pre-school, after-school kids programs, and teen friendly arts. Participants will actively engage in `Make It and Take It' projects. A resource manual wit[ be distributed to all pre-registered participants. SFS #8 Beyond Thunderdome--Working with Special Interest Groups Wednesday, October 11 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The importance of policy formulation, funding, public participation, site feasibility, analysis, marketing, construction management and ongoing evaluation are critical in the new millennium. How to encourage pride of "ownership" with special interest and user groups without acquiescing responsibility is a challenge with multi-million dollar developments. Learn from the experience of building a "Town Lake" in a dry river bottom, a $90 million Arts and Entertainment Center, a 130,000 square foot Indoor Aquatics Center and the Arizona Diamondbacks This article is about the baseball team. For other uses, see Diamondback. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a Major League Baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They play in the West Division of the National League. Bank One Ballpark. SFS #9 Got a Problem? Take Out a Contract Wednesday, October 11 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. In this day and age, third party resources are available for many purposes. When not available, agencies can form partnerships with other service providers or act as incubators to create the niche. From the tried and true (landscape maintenance, sports officials) to the relatively new (pool management, after school recreation programs, special events) this session will give you the tools you need to outsource. SFS #10 Take Me Out to the Ballpark--From the Roof to the Dugout dugout: see canoe. Wednesday, October 11 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bank One Ballpark is a state-of-the-art Major League Baseball "MLB" and "Major Leagues" redirect here. For other uses, see MLB (disambiguation) and Major Leagues (disambiguation). Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. stadium that is home to the Arizona Diamond-backs and generates revenue for the County Stadium District through contracts with the team and non-baseball events such as concerts, speakers, convention activities, and motorized mo·tor·ize tr.v. mo·tor·ized, mo·tor·iz·ing, mo·tor·iz·es 1. To equip with a motor. 2. To supply with motor-driven vehicles. 3. To provide with automobiles. sports events. On a hot, 112 degree Arizona summer day, the stadium can be cooled to 78 degrees for the comfort of 48,500 baseball fans and players alike. SFS #11 The Big Picture--Master Planning and Bonding on Your Terms Thursday, October 12 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn how to create a living dynamic master plan and bond program that is driven by strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. , needs assessment, and most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , citizen input so that the finished document is not only what the citizens want, but is what they will demand as well. SFS #12 Is It Just Childsplay? School Age Child Care Thursday, October 12 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Is out-of-school care a destination or a journey? Participants will hear about trends, accreditation and hurdles to service delivery. Format will include a panel discussion, small group interactions and a question and answer period. SFS #13 So You Think You're a Small Department? Thursday, October 12 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Small department operations--policies & procedures for this special group of agencies. Participants will 1) Learn about the unique issues and challenges facing small parks and recreation departments, 2) Share solutions and innovative responses to common problems and 3) Create a network of peers. SFS #14 Bank One Ballpark & America West Arena Walking Tour Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday October 11, 12 & 14 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., each day. This is a facility-walking tour of Bank One Ballpark and America West Arena. Participants will visit the amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. Bank One Ballpark, home of Major League Baseball's 1999 National League West Champion Arizona Diamondbacks, and America West Arena, home court to Phoenix Suns basketball and many arena concerts and special events, for an intimate and detailed facility walking tour. The unique aspects of each facility will be seen and explained. See the field from the dugout! Visit team dressing rooms! Maybe the roof will even open! OFF-SITE INSTITUTES THESE INSTITUTES, CREATED BY THE CITY OF PHOENIX PARKS, RECREATION AND LIBRARY DEPARTMENT, HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO HIGHLIGHT LOCAL AREAS, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS. THEY ALL FOCUS ON SPECIAL INTERESTS AND CURRENT TRENDS IN THE PARK AND RECREATION FIELD, AND PRESENT THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE CLASSROOM AND ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS. OSI (1) (Open System Interconnection) An ISO standard for worldwide communications that defines a framework for implementing protocols in seven layers. Control is passed from one layer to the next, starting at the application layer in one station, proceeding to the #1 CITY OF PHOENIX GOLD MEDAL gold medal traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.] See : Prize TOUR Tuesday, October 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Margaret T. Hance Park. Built over a freeway, it seamlessly connects downtown to north central Phoenix. It has special cultural features such as the Burton Barr Central Library The Burton Barr Central Library is the central library in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the flagship location and system headquarters of the Phoenix Public Library. It was designed by Will Bruder with Wendell Burnette. It is a large facility at about 280,000 square feet in five stories. , a Japanese Tea House, and Irish Hunger Memorial The Irish Hunger Memorial, designed collaboratively by artist Brian Tolle, landscape architect Gail Wittwer-Laird, and 1100 Architect, is located on a one-quarter acre site at the corner of Vesey Street and North End Avenue in the Battery Park City neighborhood of Manhattan in New . Heritage and Science Park. Four city blocks in downtown Phoenix The downtown of the city of Phoenix in the U.S. state of Arizona covers about two or three square miles, with axes running along Central Avenue and Washington/Jefferson Streets. About twenty-five mid-rise and high-rise buildings ranging up to 39 stories tall pierce the skyline. with more than its share of attractions: the Phoenix Museum of History, Arizona Science Center, and Historic Heritage Square, the original townsite A townsite is a legal subdivision of land that is platted for the development of a town or community. In the historical development of the United States, Canada, and other former British colonial nations, the filing of a townsite plat was often the first legal act in the with historical homes. Patriots Square Park Patriots Square Park is an urban park located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It is a 2.5 acre (1 hectare) mixed-use park containing open space, an outdoor performing arts stage, and food concessions. . This 2.5-acre site in the middle of downtown high-rises is very popular for festivals and performing arts, it accommodates visitors and office workers with an underground parking garage. Desert West Skateboard Plaza. Thanks to the persistence of local skaters, the 25,000 square foot skate skate, fish: see ray. skate Any of nine genera (suborder Rajoidea) of rounded to diamond-shaped rays. These bottom-dwellers are found from tropical to near-Arctic waters and from the shallows to depths of more than 9,000 ft (2,700 m). plaza is designed with stairs, steps, walls, a fun ramp and four bowling areas. Cancer Survivors Cancer survivors are those individuals with cancer of any type, current or past, who are still living. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) pioneered the definition of survivor as from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life, a person diagnosed with Park. One of several in the nation donated by Richard and Annette Block. This meditative med·i·ta·tive adj. Characterized by or prone to meditation. See Synonyms at pensive. med  i·ta stroll is filled with
inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. and informative messages for newly diagnosed cancer patients. Maryvale Baseball Park External links
OSI #2 EAST VALLEY GOLD MEDAL TOUR (MESACHANDLER, ARIZONA) Tuesday, October 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Once growing cities on "the edge" in the '80s and '90s, Mesa, population 380,000, and Chandler Chandler, city (1990 pop. 90,533), Maricopa co., S central Ariz., in the Salt River valley; inc. 1920. It is both a residential community and a center for research and technology. Tourism is also important, and the San Marcos Golf Resort is in Chandler. , population 150,000, are now NRPA Gold Medal Award-winners for excellence in parks and recreation management. Recreation officials have kept pace with their cities' rapid growth by building some of the country's newest and most unusual recreation facilities. Tour highlights include: * A multigenerational mul·ti·gen·er·a·tion·al adj. Of or relating to several generations: multigenerational family traditions. recreation center with a rock climbing rock climbing Sports medicine An 'extreme sport' in which the participant climbs rock formations, with or without ropes Injury risk Fractures, abrasions, death. See Extreme sports. wall and a unique operation arrangement; * Aquatic complexes that incorporate the latest in outdoor pool design; * State-of-the-art skate park facilities designed in part by the users, and * A major community sports complex that has multiple youth and adult baseball and soccer facilities. OSI #3 PAPAGO PARK TOUR Tuesday, October 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Papago Park. Owned and operated by the City of Phoenix, it has attractions operated by public and private entities. A sprawling 1,200 acres of rolling desert hills and rugged mountains Rugged Mountain is the apex of the Haihte Range on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. From it, several glaciers, Nootka Sound, Woss Lake and the Tlupana Range are in view. , the park is home to picnic areas, fishing lagoons, and hiking hiking Walking, often among hills or mountains, as recreational sport. It represents an activity in its own right and also figures in backpacking, camping, hunting, mountaineering, and orienteering. trails, the Hole-in-the-Rock landmark, the Oakland A's Spring Training Facility, and the nationally-ranked Papago Municipal Golf Course. Papago Golf Course is an 18-hole course, ranked by Golf Digest Golf Digest is a monthly golf magazine published by Advance Publications in the United States. It is a generalist golf publication covering recreational golf and men's and women's competitive golf. as one of the top in the nation and is used for qualifying for the Phoenix Open. Other attractions include the privately run, non-profit Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden botanical garden, public place in which plants are grown both for display and for scientific study. An arboretum is a botanical garden devoted chiefly to the growing of woody plants. , and various museums. The 125-acre Phoenix Zoo showcases 1,300 animals and the plants of the tropics tropics, also called tropical zone or torrid zone, all the land and water of the earth situated between the Tropic of Cancer at lat. 23 1-2°N and the Tropic of Capricorn at lat. 23 1-2°S. , the African savanna savanna or savannah (both: səvăn`ə), tropical or subtropical grassland lying on the margin of the trade wind belts. and the Arizona desert. The Desert Botanical Garden displays nearly 20,000 desert plants and offers horticulture horticulture [Lat. hortus=garden], science and art of gardening and of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. Horticulture generally refers to small-scale gardening, and agriculture to the growing of field crops, usually on a large classes, workshops, tours, exhibits and field trips. OSI #4 SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK Tuesday, October 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. In 1929, the City of Phoenix had the foresight (graphics, tool) Foresight - A software product from Nu Thena providing graphical modelling tools for high level system design and simulation. to preserve 25 square miles A square mil is a unit of area, equal to the area of a square with sides of length one mil. A mil is one thousandth of an international inch. This unit of area is usually used in specifying the area of the cross section of a wire or cable. of rugged mountain terrain called South Mountain. Now part of Phoenix's preserve system, a visitor can experience nature's solitude in "The World's Largest Desert Municipal Park." With more than 60 miles of multiple-use trails, this vast Sonoran Desert Sonoran Desert Arid region, western North America. Covering 120,000 sq mi (310,000 sq km), the Sonoran Desert is located in southwestern Arizona and southeastern California, U.S., and northern Baja California and western Sonora state, Mex. environment is a great place to picnic, car tour, bike, hike, walk or ride a horse. The new South Mountain Environmental Education Center, located at the park's Central Avenue entrance, serves as a window to the preserve. It was designed to educate, communicate and guide park visitors in the understanding and use of the desert environment. The center's exhibits are an introduction to Native American culture, the early history and development of the park, and the preservation and stewardship stewardship the occupation of being a steward or custodian. Referring to animals it implies the caring sort of relationship based on an acceptance of the need to include the rights of animals in overall plans to maintain financial viability. of the mountains. Park rangers A park ranger is a person charged with protecting and preserving protected parklands, forests (then called a forest ranger), wilderness areas, as well as other natural resources and protected cultural resources. will lead several hikes: to view several petroglyph pet·ro·glyph n. A carving or line drawing on rock, especially one made by prehistoric people. pet panels, on a nature trail, to see mining Civilian Conservation Corps Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), established in 1933 by the U.S. Congress as a measure of the New Deal program. The CCC provided work and vocational training for unemployed single young men through conserving and developing the country's natural resources. sites, and motor tour of South Mountain. The equestrian equestrian a rider of horses. program will showcase the use of horses to patrol the mountain parks and preserves. OSI #5 SPRING TRAINING/CACTUS LEAGUE Tuesday, October 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Valley of the Sun local hosts give an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the Chicago Cubs (Mesa), San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California that currently play in the National League West Division. New York Giants history Early days and the John McGraw era (Scottsdale), and California Angels (Tempe) spring training complexes. The tour of these brand new or renovated facilities focuses not only on daily operations and maintenance, but also on the multitude of non-major league baseball activities at these ballparks. OSI #6 OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION & STATE LAND Tuesday, October 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Since the 1920s, more than 23,000 acres of desert open spaces have been saved by the city of Phoenix for preservation and public enjoyment. Today, there are plans to add 20,000 acres more, in rapidly growing areas. In September 1999, 80% of Phoenix voters approved an increase to the city sales tax sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government. to purchase these desert lands -- 15,000 acres of them state trust lands. The tour and discussion will include coordinating the multiple jurisdictions involved in the acquisition process and the planning, political and environmental issues surrounding this complex plan. Participants will also develop recreation amenities in flood control areas. Cave Creek Cave Creek may refer to:
Reach 11 is 1500 acres of mostly undeveloped area. It sports an equestrian area and will include habitat areas as well as a sports complex. OSI #7 SOUTHWESTERN MUSEUM TOUR Tuesday, October 10 8 a.m. - 5p.m. An exploration of the environmental and cultural diversity of the greater southwest. The newly expanded Mesa Southwestern Museum contains the natural history and beauty of Arizona's past and present. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park is a national historic landmark A National Historic Landmark (NHL) is a building, district, site, structure, or object, almost always within the United States, officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance. that preserves Hohokam ruins dating from 450 AD to 1400 AD. Tempe's Arizona History Museum will immerse im·merse tr.v. im·mersed, im·mers·ing, im·mers·es 1. To cover completely in a liquid; submerge. 2. To baptize by submerging in water. 3. you in interactive hands-on learning about Arizona's past. Outstanding traditional and contemporary Native American art American art, the art of the North American colonies and of the United States. There are separate articles on American architecture, North American Native art, pre-Columbian art and architecture, Mexican art and architecture, Spanish colonial art and architecture, can be experienced at the Heard Museum The Heard Museum -- the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art -- is a museum located in Arizona, USA. The main Heard Museum is located on Central Avenue in Phoenix and there are now two branches of the Museum: the Heard Museum North in Scottsdale in the North Valley and through seven exhibit galleries as well as hands-on activities. OSI #8 LAKE PLEASANT Tuesday, October 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lake Pleasant is a 200,000-acre multi-functional reservoir and facility for hiking, camping, picnicking, boating, fishing and swimming. Presentations will cover the facility's construction and present operations, and the new education facility located on the lakeshore. OSI #9 RIVER OF DREAMS (NTRS NTRS NASA Technical Report Server NTRS National Therapeutic Recreation Society NTRS National Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors NTRS National Technology Readiness Survey ) Rafting Arizona's Scenic Lower Salt River Tuesday, October 10 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. In 1991, the City of Phoenix made waves when it launched the first National Park Service-sanctioned Grand Canyon Grand Canyon, great gorge of the Colorado River, one of the natural wonders of the world; c.1 mi (1.6 km) deep, from 4 to 18 mi (6.4–29 km) wide, and 217 mi (349 km) long, NW Ariz. rafting trips for persons with disabilities. Since this landmark program's inception, more than 450 youths and adults with significant life challenges have been introduced to the joys of outdoor adventure through the River of Dreams Program. This institute promises to deliver everything but the rapids, as participants learn about accessible outdoor adventure while rafting Arizona's scenic lower Salt River. Hear about the history of Phoenix's rafting program, including overviews of mainstream expeditions for adults with disabilities, and River Rampage, an inclusive rafting adventure for teens with disabilities and their at-risk peers. Participants will also talk with past River of Dreams participants, gain first hand knowledge of putting together accessible outdoor adventure programs, test a wide variety of adaptive outdoor recreation equipment, and enjoy spectacular desert scenery on a two-hour scenic float with Cimarron Adventures and River Company. A deli-style lunch will be served at river's edge. OSI #10 LEISURE AND AGING SERVICES Tuesday, October 10 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. See both new and familiar approaches to serving older adults from the more traditional adult/senior centers to multigenerational centers. The City of Mesa's new 64,000 square foot Red Mountain Multigenerational Center features a climbing wall A climbing wall is an artificially constructed wall with grips for hands and feet, used for climbing. Some are brick or wooden constructions, but on most modern walls, the material used is a thick multiplex board with holes drilled into it. , fitness facilities, a running track, a computer center and an adult day care facility. Two non-profit agencies created a partnership to serve the senior citizens needs at Los Olivos
Los Olivos is a district of the Lima Province in Peru. It is the unofficial capital of the Cono Norte area in the city of Lima. Adult Center. One is a community college that provides computers and computer classes. The second is the City of Phoenix Parks, Recreation and Library Department's Cultural Division which offers hundreds of recreational programs. OSI #11 KARTCHNER CAVERNS Thursday, October 11 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Arizona's newest attraction--Kartchner Caverns State Park, is a stunning limestone cave in southeastern Arizona that boasts many world-class features. Discovered in 1974 by explorers, the cave was kept secret for 14 years to protect its natural environment and stave off stave n. 1. A narrow strip of wood forming part of the sides of a barrel, tub, or similar structure. 2. A rung of a ladder or chair. 3. A staff or cudgel. 4. Music See staff1. vandalism The intentional and malicious destruction of or damage to the property of another. The intentional destruction of property is popularly referred to as vandalism. It includes behavior such as breaking windows, slashing tires, spray painting a wall with graffiti, and . At 2.4 miles long, Kartchner Caverns is a wet "live" cave, meaning water percolates from the surface and calcium carbonate calcium carbonate, CaCO3, white chemical compound that is the most common nonsiliceous mineral. It occurs in two crystal forms: calcite, which is hexagonal, and aragonite, which is rhombohedral. features continue to grow in the darkness. Inside are dynamic structures such as stalactites Stal`ac`ti´tes n. 1. A stalactite. dripping dripping 1. continuous discharge of an exudate or secretion. 2. rendered beef fat. down like icicles and giant stalagmites reaching up from the ground, sometimes meeting to form a massive column. The caverns are host to their own "jewels" made up of rare quartz needles forming "bird nests" nitrocalcite forming "cotton" and an array of brushite moonmilk. ALL CONGRESS B-B-Q GET READY FOR RAWHIDE Rawhide series depicting cowboys as cattle-punchers along the Santa Fe trail. [TV: Terrace, II, 235] See : Wild West ! Board the bus and travel through the desert and through time to a real town of the old West. Wear your jeans and get ready for some old fashioned n. 1. A cocktail consisting of whiskey, bitters, and sugar, garnished with with fruit slices and often a cherry. Noun 1. old fashioned - a cocktail made of whiskey and bitters and sugar with fruit slices western fun! Your grub will be cooked over a mesquite Mesquite, city, United States Mesquite (məskēt`), city (1990 pop. 101,484), Dallas co., N Tex., a suburb of Dallas; inc. 1887. Manufacturing includes industrial power supplies, building materials, and medical equipment. fire and dinner will have that Old West flavor. There'll be plenty of GameTime to mosey mo·sey intr.v. mo·seyed, mo·sey·ing, mo·seys Informal 1. To move in a leisurely, relaxed way; saunter: moseyed over to the club after lunch. 2. 'round town, visit the unique shops, see a real shoot out, ride the stagecoach stagecoach, heavy, closed vehicle on wheels, usually drawn by horses, formerly used to transport passengers and goods overland. Throughout the Middle Ages and until about the end of the 18th cent. or learn to dance the Boot Scootin' Boogey! Marshall Dillon and Miss Kitty will be on hand to welcome you. Great music, good friends and plenty of excitement add up to an evening of way out west fun. DAY OF SERVICE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH 9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON This year's event will take place at Phoenix's beautiful Papago Park, in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. It has three fishing lagoons, picnic shelters, hiking and biking trails and the famous rock feature known as "Hole-in-the-Rock". It is located right between the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden and the Papago Golf Course. We will offer a variety of projects during this day of service. You will have the opportunity to work on a trail, install a split-rail fence A split-rail fence or log fence is a type of fence constructed out of timber logs, usually split lengthwise into "rails" and typically used for agricultural or decorative fencing. , trim trees, clean lagoons, stabilize stabilize See peg. shorelines, paint a variety of things, or plant native desert vegetation. We will provide all the tools, just wear your work clothes and a pair of sturdy sturdy neurological disease in sheep caused by the pressure of a Taenia multiceps metacestode. Called also gid. shoes. The day will begin with a shuttle at Civic Plaza, a brief introduction at the park and then the work begins. We will provide snacks and water throughout the project. After all the work is done we will have a sahuaro planting ceremony and end with lunch. NRPA EXPOSITION CENTER AND EXHIBITOR LIST The 2000 NRPA Congress and Exposition offers the largest and most impressive annual display of recreation and parks products and services. The show includes more than 550 companies displaying state-of-the-art equipment and services. Meet and exchange concepts with manufacturers and take home hundreds of creative and innovative ideas. You don't want to miss the Exposition Center! Here is a list of current companies that will be exhibiting in Phoenix. EXHIBITOR BOOTH A Accu-Cut Systems 322 Active Arts 1734 Adams Business Media 2837 Adams USA 1918 Adolph Kiefer & Associates 1523 Advance Canvas Design 2530 AEK Computers 2231 AFP Soft Touch Bases 210 Aggressive Industries, Inc. 2721 Air-O-Lator Corporation 415 All American Scoreboards 3322 All Star Bleachers 3208 Alpine Towers, Inc. 1622 Amateur Softball Association 2515 Amer-A-Can 2715 American Assn for Nude Recreation 511 American Locker Security Systems 1336 American Red Cross 317 American Surface Technologies 1124 American Youth Soccer Organization 1429 Americana Building Products 3304 Ameristar Fence Products 2736 Anaconda Sports 1041 Anchor Industries, Inc. 1248 Aon Risk Services 235 Appleseed Recreation 435 Aqua Products, Inc. 1424 Aquam Aquatic Specialist, Inc. 1330 Aquatic & Site Technologies Co. 3415 Aquatic Access, Inc. 2737 Aquatic Development Group 3430 Aquatics International 516 Armbruster Manufacturing Co. 340 Assistive Technology, Inc. 422 Astroplay/Astroturf 1148 ASU Dept. of Recreation Mgmt & Tourism 1405 Athletic Business 536 Athletica, Inc. 935 Audio Visual Now 2316 Aurora University 1505 B Babe Ruth League, Inc. 1521 Bankshot Organization 3320 BCI Burke Company, Inc. 2904 Beacon Ballfields 1615 Beacon Fasteners & Components 2707 Beckwith Associates, Inc. 1439 Belson Outdoors 315 Big John Grills & Rotisseries 3307 Bison, Inc. 416 Bleachers Int'l, Inc. 1718 Bollinger, Inc. 211 Book4golf.com 1436 Brewers Ledge, Inc 1617 Brick Graphics 521 Bridge America, Inc. 535 Brock Enterprises 3127 Broyhill Co. 429 Bruce Plastics 3130 BSN Sports 2516 Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corp 1046 C California Industrial Fabrics, Inc. 3404 California State University, Long Beach 1312 Carlisle Surfacing Systems 1916 Carpenter Decorating Co., Inc. 426 Carsonite International 1818 Cascades Re-Plast 1833 Cedar Forest Products Co. 2832 Challenger Sports 1635 Chemtrol- Division of SBCS 1819 Child Safe Products 2319 The Childrens Factory 2942 Christmas Visions 310 City of Winnipeg-Parks & Rec 3024 Classic Recreation Systems 2018 Clemson University 1303 Club Car, Inc. 3421 Coalition of Americans to Protect Sports 643 Coca-Cola USA 1036 Collegiate Pacific 3023 Colorado Time Systems, Inc. 2616 Columbia Cascade Company 639 Comtec Industries 320 Concordia University 1309 Conestoga Log Cabins 1420 Continental Bridge 825 Cooper Lighting 2218 Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates 1516 Crown Trophy 3124 Crystal Valley Decorating 2622 CXT Precast Concrete Products 419 Cylex, Inc. 936 D Daktronics, Inc. 3224 Dick Blick Arts & Crafts 839 Dinoflex Manufacturing Ltd. 835 Discount School Supply 2621 Disney Sports Attractions 2610 Dixie Flag Manufacturing Co. 118 Dogipot, Inc. 2134 Douglas Sports Nets & Equip. Co. 2927 E Eco Golf Tees 325 Eighth US Army Civilian Recruiting Office 103 Environmental Golf 3223 Escom Software Services Ltd. 3416 Eversan, Inc. 3032 Excel Furniture 136 Executive Business Media 941 E-Z Dock 746 F Fair Play a div. of Trans-Lux Corp. 2318 Fairway Systems, Inc. 2533 Family Works 212 Fibar, Inc. 3309 Fieldmaster Infield Groomer 1512 Flaghouse, Inc. 1339 Fossil Graphics Corporation 2017 The Fountain People, Inc. 1730 Fusion Coatings 518 Future Pro, Inc. 632 G Game Time, Inc. 816 Gared Sports, Inc. 140 George Mason University 1408 Geotechniques, Inc. 3022 Gifts Galore 524 Gilman Gear 432 Goal Sporting Goods 836 Goalsetter Systems, Inc. 2116 Gold Medal Recreational Products 330 Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. 328 The Golf Network, Inc. 2624 Gopher Sport 1729 Government Product News 1422 Grasshopper Company, The 2936 Great American Marketing & Events 3329 Great Lakes Products 3516 Greg Larson Sports 1624 Gum Busters North America 1529 H Hammer's Plastic Recycling 1616 Hardscape Marketing, Inc. 335 Hasty Awards 731 Haws Corporation 529 Hershey Foods Corporation 316 Hickson Corporation 236 Hollman Inc. 2827 HTE, Inc. 741 Hubbell Lighting, Inc. 1626 I I. D. Edge, Inc. 3327 Indiana University 1410 Innova-Champion Discs, Inc. 3137 Integrated Paving Concepts, Inc. 428 Intelligent Products Inc. 2315 Interactive Inflatables 2630 International Festivals & Events Assoc. 2420 International Golf Maintenance 2930 J J.M. Stewart Corporation 3303 Jamestown Advanced Products, Inc. 3324 Jaypro Sports, Inc. 2424 Jet Ice Limited 940 Jet-O-Matic 628 John Deere Co. 425 Jugs, Inc. 729 Just for Nets/Lee Fisher International I 1145 K Kay Park-Recreation Corp 2332 KD Kanopy, Inc. 1435 Ken Coat, Inc. 1620 Kent State University 1508 Kifco Irrigation 2831 Kompan, Inc 1024 Krauss Craft, Inc. 3510 Kwik Goal Ltd. 2723 L Lake Home Products 523 Landscape Architect and Specifier 527 Landscape Structures, Inc. 3522 Leisure Activities Unlimited 1546 Leisure Concepts & Design 1715 Leisure Lifestyle Consulting 2031 Life Fitness 2322 Life Time Fitness, Inc. 745 Lincoln Equipment, Inc. 3038 Litchfield Industries, Inc. 828 Little League Baseball, Inc 740 Little Tikes Commercial Play Systems 3004 Logical Solutions 2216 Luminaud Inc 2929 M M Putterman & Company 840 M.A.S.A., Inc. 2422 Mason Corporation 732 Mateflex 3030 McArthur Towels, Inc. 2016 McCourt Manufacturing 1146 MD-Nat'l Park Planning Commission 1409 MedX 96, Inc. 306 Michigan State U./ Central Michigan U. 1308 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Rec. 120 Milbank Manufacturing Co. 232 Miracle Recreation Equipment, Co. 616 Missouri Park & Recreation Assn 647 Missouri Turf Paint 517 Mity-Lite, Inc. 1723 MONDO 942 Most Dependable Fountains 1524 Mueller Sporting Goods, Inc. 1048 Multimedia, Inc. 2728 Murdock, Inc. 635 Murphy Catton, Inc. 1340 Musco Lighting, Inc. 116 Myrtha Pools 1630 N Nasco Modesto 405 Natare Corp. 2638 National Alliance for Youth Sports 2740 National Bicycle League 526 National Golf Foundation 3232 National Playground Contractors Assoc. 2536 National Recreation Systems, Inc. 203 National Safety Council-Jeff Ellis and A 2623 National Ticket Co 1245 NBGS International 646 NCTRC 130 Neil Enterprises, Inc 2523 Neptune-Benson, Inc. 3042 Nevco Scoreboard Co. 2416 Nice Rink 2635 Nicros 3210 NIRSA 3422 No Fault Industries, Inc. 503 North Carolina State University 1306 NOVA Sports USA 2928 NuStep, Inc. 842 O Oglebay Resort & Conference Center 3228 Ohlson Lavoie Corporation 1634 Oklahoma State University 126 Olympic Recreation, Inc. 1045 Openaire Inc. 2521 Outdoor Aluminum 412 P Pacific Yurts, Inc. 1016 Park Law Enforcement Assn. 403 Park Structures, Inc. 1216 Peak Software Systems 3131 Penn State University 1305 Personal Watercraft Industry Assn. 1733 Petersen Manufacturing Company, Inc. 642 Petpro Products, Inc. 522 PGA of America 324 Pickle-Ball, Inc. 1816 Pilot Rock Park Equip 1416 Pinnacle Dryer Corp. 538 Plastic Lumber Co., Inc. 636 Play/Space Services 2130 PlaySafe 3125 Playworld Systems 2704 Plexipave Systems 2618 Poligon 725 Pollock Holzrichter Nicholas Ltd. 2828 PoolPak/Heat Recovery Technology 2317 Portafloor 222 Porter Athletic Equipment Co 2131 Portolite Products 3410 PPG Industries, Inc. 240 Precision Dynamics Corporation 326 Precision Net 2215 Precor 319 Premiere Concepts, Inc. 1039 ProSlide Technology, Inc. 1428 PW Athletic Company 1228 Q QNC, Inc./Quik N' Crispy 231 Quick Crete Products Corporation 439 R Rain Bird Sales, Inc. 1933 Rain Drop Products/Sonar International 1116 RCP Shelters, Inc. 1236 Recreation Creations, Inc. 2838 Recreonics, Inc. 1130 RecWare by Sierra Digital Inc. 3330 REDD Team Manufacturing, Inc. 318 RenoSys 730 Riddell Sports 329 RK Manufacturing 2924 RMI Nevada 3026 Robbins Sports Surfaces 1244 Robertson Industries 827 Rocky Mountain Sunscreen 336 RTS, Inc. 3310 S S&S Worldwide, Inc. 930 Safe Guard Surfacing Corp 3408 Sagamore Publishing 1917 Sanctuary Skate Parks, Inc. 3316 Santana Products, Inc. 1720 Schelde North America 742 School-Age Notes 948 Score/American Soccer Co 2115 Scoremaster 1246 SCS Interactive, Inc. 3216 Shore Master Inc. 2415 SICO Incorporated 3027 Signature Systems 1043 Soccer Association for Youth 1147 Sof Surfaces, Inc. 3323 SOF'FALL Inc 630 Soft Boards & Barriers Co. 2434 Solutions4Recreation.com 1525 Sound-Craft Systems Inc. 436 Southern Aluminum Mfg., Inc. 2916 Sparton Enterprises, Inc. 2417 Specialty Recreation Equipment, Inc. 309 Spectra Turf, Inc 626 Sportable Scoreboards 421 Sportime International 1832 Sports Imports, Inc. 3126 Sports Management Group, The 1831 The Sports Section 409 Sports Turf Managers Association 2032 Sportsign Outdoor Display Boards 1536 Sportsplay Equipment, Inc. 2504 SRI Strategic Resources, Inc. 1335 Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. 404 Stageline Mobile Stage Inc 2120 StairMaster 204 Star Trac by Unisen 2217 Steadfast Bridge Co. 2620 Stern-Williams Co., Inc. 1238 Stewart Lodges 1444 STIHL Incorporated 1240 Structures Unlimited, Inc. 2926 Sturdisteel Co. 1531 Summit Supply Corp of Colorado 3509 Sun Ports International 736 Super Secur Mfg. Company 1915 Surface America, Inc. 1817 Sverdrup Facilities, Inc. 1623 T Taylor & Associates, Inc. 1222 Taylor-Pittsburgh 135 T-Ball USA Association, Inc 838 TeamHub.com 3016 Temple University 1307 Tennek, Inc. 2932 Tentology Co 3432 Texas A&M University 1310 Tex-Net, Inc. 2034 Thompson Dyke and Associates, Ltd. 2835 Thor Guard, Inc. 411 Thybar Corporation 2232 Todd Harris Co Inc 1437 The Toro Company 3121 The Toro Company 3116 Trades Publishing Co., The 2608 Trex Company, LLC 1719 Triarco Arts and Crafts Inc. 303 TRIMS Software Intl, Inc. 2033 Tuflex Rubber Products, Inc. 216 Turf-Seed, Inc. 1519 Turtle Plastics 2522 U U.S. Youth Soccer 944 UCS, Inc. 1815 UNC Greensboro 1509 Unicor - Federal Prison Industries 1520 United States Golf Association 327 Unity Creations 1716 Universal Surfacing Systems, Inc. 946 University of Florida 1407 University of Illinois 1507 University of Minnesota 1406 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 1304 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 132 US Filter/Stranco Products 3204 US Tennis Court & Track Builders Assoc. 2229 USA Hockey Inline 939 USA Pools 1440 V Venture Publishing, Inc. 1515 Vermont Systems, Inc. 2224 Victor Stanley, Inc. 1621 Vitricon, Inc. 621 Vortex Aquatic Structures Int'l Inc 1528 W Wabash Valley Mfg., Inc. 1535 Walcon, Inc 2329 Water Safety Products 615 Water Technology, Inc. 1717 Waterloo Tent & Tarp Company, Inc. 1518 Wausau Tile, Inc. 2703 Wenger Corp 1316 West Coast Netting, Inc. 2604 Western Illinois University 1411 Wheeler Lumber, L.L.C 1432 Whitewater West Industries Ltd. 528 Williams Associates Architects, Ltd. 311 Woodway USA 2527 Woolpert LLP 509 World Waterpark Association 1820 Y Yarger Associates, Inc. 2015 Yeadon Fabric Domes, Inc. 2931 York College 1510 Z Zambelli Fireworks International 410 Zamboni 1035 Zeager Bros., Inc. 2331 |
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