Educational highlights.2005 Midwest Midwest or Middle West, region of the United States centered on the western Great Lakes and the upper-middle Mississippi valley. It is a somewhat imprecise term that has been applied to the northern section of the land between the Appalachians Regional Leadership and Professional Training Institute April 15-17, 2005 Holiday Inn Salina Salina (səlī`nə), city (1990 pop. 42,303), seat of Saline co., central Kans., on the Smoky Hill River; founded 1858 by settlers opposed to slavery, inc. 1870. Salina, Kan Kan, river, China: see Gan. . ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The 2005 Midwest Regional Leadership and Professional Training Institute is the region's leading event, and will offer attendees and exhibitors a comprehensive and high-powered high-pow·ered also high-pow·er adj. Having great power or energy; dynamic: She's on a high-powered career track. high-powered Adjective 1. exposition exposition or exhibition, term frequently applied to an organized public fair or display of industrial and artistic productions, designed usually to promote trade and to reflect cultural progress. with quality peer-reviewed educational sessions developed to meet the wide range of interests and technical expertise levels of its attendance. Why Attend the Midwest Regional Leadership and Professional Training Institute? * 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 regional conferences offer some of the best national and local educational speakers and resources, all in the proximity PROXIMITY. Kindred between two persons. Dig. 38, 16, 8. of your own region. * Attend an intimate professional development experience tailored to the policy and learning issues of your region. * The Exhibit Hall places new and exciting products within your reach. * Network with leaders and other industry professionals as you build your own industry network. * With more than 20 educational sessions, workshops, special events and tours, you have plenty of opportunity to gain new skills and techniques. EXHIBIT HALL This year's Exhibit Hall offers an excellent opportunity to meet with exhibitors who offer the latest in supplies, services and equipment for park maintenance, programming, community centers, health facilities and playgrounds. You will have the opportunity to meet with current suppliers and make new contacts for the future.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Thursday, April 14
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Friday, April 15
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Workshops
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Fun Tours/Golf
Tournament
Saturday, April 16
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. General Session
10:30 a.m.-11:45 am. Education Sessions
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch with
Exhibitors
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Silent Auction
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Cultural Tours
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. MW Institute Dinner
Sunday, April 17
9:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Education Session
2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Rolling Hills
Zoo Tour
6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Awards Dinner
For detailed information on the 2005 MW Regional Institute, click on NRPA Conferences under the Training and Development page at www.nrpa.org See .org. (networking) org - The top-level domain for organisations or individuals that don't fit any other top-level domain (national, com, edu, or gov). Though many have .org domains, it was never intended to be limited to non-profit organisations. RFC 1591. or contact Member Services at 1-800-626-NRPA. 2005 NRPA National Legislative and Policy Forum Feb. 16-20, 2005 Grand Hyatt Hyatt is an international brand of hotels within the Global Hyatt Corporation that operates numerous properties. Hyatt is a part of the Marmon Group which is owned by Chicago's Pritzker Family. Mark S. Hoplamazian is the current President and CEO of Global Hyatt Corporation. Washington Washington, town, England Washington, town (1991 pop. 48,856), Sunderland metropolitan district, NE England. Washington was designated one of the new towns in 1964 to alleviate overpopulation in the Tyneside-Wearside area. Washington, D.C. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The 2005 National Legislative and Policy Forum is the association's opportunity to bring the needs and issues of the field to the attention of lawmakers and our country's decision-makers. With special emphasis for citizens, the forum looks to encourage public support for public parks and recreation. Attendees will stress the importance of public parks and recreation to the community, family and individual health and wellness. Given the Bush administration's priorities, many communities' parks and recreation services are at risk. NRPA's 2005 Legislative Forum is a critical show of strength to ensure continued national support. This year's forum also includes the opportunity for attendees to contribute to the development of NRPA's national advocacy The act of Pleading or arguing a case or a position; forceful persuasion. message, which will result in a three-year plan The Three-Year Plan of Reconstructing the Economy (Polish: Trzyletni Plan Odbudowy Gospodarki) was a centralized plan created by the Polish communist government to rebuild Poland after the devastation of the Second World War. to increase public awareness and involvement in protecting public parks and recreation services. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Wednesday, Feb. 16
7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration Open
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Federal Grant-in-Aid
Workshop (Optional)
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. National Policy
Luncheon
(Ticketed Event)
1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Background Briefings
on Legislation &
Public Policy Issues
4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Orientation to
109th Congress
Thursday, Feb. 17
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Congressional
Awards Continental
Breakfast, 0ff-Site
(Ticketed Event)
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Meetings on
Capitol Hill
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Leadership
Summit--Part I
Friday, Feb. 18
7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Observations from
the Hill
9:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Policy and Legislative
Initiatives of State
Legislatures, Executives
& Associations
Saturday, Feb. 19
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Annual Fund
Committee
2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. National Forum 6oar
Setting Summit
Sunday, Feb. 20
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. National Forum
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