For NPRA, it's a national thing.The National Recreation and Park Association has successfully created a number of national partnerships that have resulted in new program resources for members in the areas of health, youth, and the environment. These resources have enhanced the public visibility for the park and recreation movement and have effectively positioned 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 as a quality organization for implementing national initiatives. This success has been a direct result of those who have utilized these program resources and enhanced their own degrees of service at the local level. NRPA and member agencies are reaching the public with information and activities that are enjoyable and beneficial. Effective August 1, 1998, NRPA acknowledged the expanding opportunities through partnership resources by creating an office for National Programs. This commitment to pursue, cultivate, and deliver national program resources reflects the interest of the membership and that of potential partners to reach the public with specific programs that showcase the value of parks and recreation. To this end, a national partnership protocol has been developed to define the work of the office. The preamble A clause at the beginning of a constitution or statute explaining the reasons for its enactment and the objectives it seeks to attain. Generally a preamble is a declaration by the legislature of the reasons for the passage of the statute, and it aids in the interpretation of of the protocol reflects a broad-based commitment to the entire NRPA organization. Preamble The national partnership protocol endeavors to enhance the membership service package for NRPA members to more effectively communicate, facilitate, and advocate the benefits of parks and recreation to the public, while also seeking to sustain the resource needs of the organization, affiliates, and members. Recognizing the contribution of parks and recreation to the quality of life for all citizens, the protocol articulates the core values of health and wellness throughout the life span, environmental stewardship The integration and application of environmental values into the military mission in order to sustain readiness, improve quality of life, strengthen civil relations, and preserve valuable natural resources. , or youth development as essential to any initiative. Moreover, the protocol will accentuate ac·cen·tu·ate tr.v. ac·cen·tu·at·ed, ac·cen·tu·at·ing, ac·cen·tu·ates 1. To stress or emphasize; intensify: the critical roles that the multifaceted mul·ti·fac·et·ed adj. Having many facets or aspects. See Synonyms at versatile. Adj. 1. multifaceted - having many aspects; "a many-sided subject"; "a multifaceted undertaking"; "multifarious interests"; "the multifarious profession of parks and recreation has to secure a quality of life for an increasingly aging, culturally diverse, and technologically advanced society. For more information on any of the program resources outlined herein, contact the NRPA National Program office at (800) 649-3042. United States Tennis Association “USTA” redirects here. For other uses, see USTA (disambiguation). The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States. The United States Tennis Association, rallying to attract more players to the game of tennis, has completed the first year of a Plan for Growth, and applauds the work of NRPA and local park and recreation departments that utilized the USA TENNIS program resources. The second year of the USA TENNIS initiative will capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. previous successes and will focus on the growth of community tennis through the support of park and recreation programming. NRPA's goal is to double the number of park and recreation departments featuring USA TENNIS resources during 1999. The USTA USTA United States Tennis Association USTA United States Telecom Association USTA United States Trotting Association USTA United States Telephone Association USTA United States Twirling Association USTA United States Trademark Association has responded with the development of additional training and resource support. Check out the variety of opportunities that are available from the NRPA/USTA partnership: Community Program Grants The USTA awarded grants to 163 communities last year. These communities organized a broad-based strategy to build tennis programming and visibility. The 1999 community program grants will again focus on a broad-based community strategy to increase tennis participation at instructional and league levels. The deadline for the 1999 grant applications is November 1, 1998. To learn more about submission criteria and the key focus areas for consideration, contact the USTA at (914) 696-7036. USTA Excellence in Tennis Programming Award The USTA Excellence in Tennis Programming Award recognizes an NRPA member agency for comprehensive programming delivery and leadership. The award, presented annually at the NRPA Congress and Exposition, carries with it a $10,000 cash grant to improve tennis programming. The award application is due by June 25, 1999. Contact the NRPA National Program office for an application. NRPA Tennis Management Institutes New for 1999, NRPA and USTA have created a six-hour training program for park and recreation leaders that will present the latest technical knowledge and methods for coordinating a comprehensive tennis program. NRPA state affiliates will be offered the opportunity to present this workshop as a state training resource, with USTA professional staff located nationwide serving as course faculty. USA Tennis 1-2-3 Communities interested in offering this exceptional tennis-lesson program will receive a variety of resource materials to use throughout the year. Contact your USTA sectional sec·tion·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular district. 2. Composed of or divided into component sections. n. or district office, or call the NRPA National Program office to obtain the phone number for the USTA office nearest you. National Football League's Flag Football Program This is the second year that NRPA has assisted the National Football League with its NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga Flag program. To date, thousands of youth ages 6-14 have participated, and the popularity of the program continues to increase. A consortium of national organizations have joined together to promote this quality coed youth program. Park and recreation departments can employ the program in any season depending upon climate and facility availability. NFL Properties Inc. subsidizes the equipment, rules, and uniforms that match the region's professional football team. A nominal fee is charged to balance the cost of materials for each participant, and local departments are permitted to set any additional program fees or find local sponsors to support the program. New in 1999 NRPA has received a grant from NFL Charities to increase participation in the NFL Flag program. NRPA will award program-support grants of up to $1,000 apiece a·piece adv. To or for each one; each: There is enough bread for everyone to have two slices apiece. [Middle English a pece : a, a; see a to at least 25 NRPA member agencies that qualify. Grant eligibility and applications are available through the National Program office, and the deadline for submission is December 15, 1998. Grants will be announced by January 30, 1999, and are to be used for NFL Flag leagues that will be beginning after February 1, 1999. Hershey Youth Program The Hershey Youth Program is designed to introduce children to physical fitness through track and field activities. Boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. ages 9-14 are eligible to participate in local meets offered through park and recreation agencies. Winners of the local and district competitions progress to the next level. Not every winner advances to the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Final, but at least five children representing each state become eligible to participate in the North American Final in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Through the generosity of Hershey Chocolate North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , all program materials are provided to participating park and recreation agencies. For more information about organizing your own Hershey Track and Field Youth Program, call (717) 534-8087 or the NRPA National Program office. LifeStyles[TM] The American Park and Recreation Society (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 ) has created a consumer-based newsletter that communicates the benefits of parks and recreation to citizens nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. by NRPA members. Each member is encouraged to nominate 10 citizens to receive the free publication. LifeStyles[TM] is a semiannual Semiannual An event that occurs twice in a calendar year. Notes: A bond with semiannual coupons would issue payment once every six months. See also: Annual, Bond, Coupon Bond publication of NRPA. Professional Exchange Network APRS recently completed Phase I of this technical-assistance resource. The Professional Exchange Network (PEN) catalogs the expertise of APRS members in the form of a database that is operational on the NRPA Web site. Members are encouraged to visit the site to seek technical-assistance support. Online registration to sign up for the PEN database is currently available. Visit PEN at nrpa.org/askexpert/search.cfm Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] Programs JumpStart NRPA and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute have collaborated to create an after-school physical activity program for elementary-school children. The program features activities that reinforce school subjects. JumpStart is available free of charge to NRPA members through a grant from the National Recreation Foundation. Product Sampling NRPA has negotiated a number of partnerships that provide product sampling or coupon opportunities that allow local departments to enrich their programming. Do you need some muscle ointment ointment /oint·ment/ (oint´ment) a semisolid preparation for external application to the skin or mucous membranes, usually containing a medicinal substance. oint·ment n. for an upcoming road race? Or do you have family festivals where adults would benefit from various health and nutrition product samples? NRPA maintains a master list of departments that have ex pressed an interest in receiving various product samples to add value to their events and programs. Special Thanks ... Kudos to the Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, resort city (1990 pop. 393,069), independent and in no county, SE Va., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1906. In 1963, Princess Anne co. and the former small town of Virginia Beach were merged, giving the present city an area of 302 sq mi (782 sq km). Parks and Recreation Department for serving as the keynote site for the Ladies' Home Journal Ladies' Home Journal U.S. monthly magazine, one of the oldest in the country and long the trendsetter among women's magazines. Founded in 1883 as a supplement to the Tribune and Farmer (1879–85), it began an independent publication in 1884. PowerWalk program, and to the Phoenix Parks, Recreation, and Library Department for serving as the keynote event site for the NRPA/ Ladies' Home Journal Family Fun Days celebration. Programs In Development NRPA is currently reviewing the feasibility of two new national programs that support local programming. We would welcome hearing from you if you have an interest in seeing either national program developed for 1999. Let us know what you think: Drive, Pitch and Putt Pitch and putt is an amateur sport, similar to golf, played and developed mainly in Ireland since the 1940s. The maximum length of hole for international competitions is defined up to 90 metres (with a total length of maximum 1,200 metres) and the players may only use an iron and a putter. This skill-based competition will emphasize youth golf instruction, competition, and mentoring. Two-on-Two Baseball Competition This youth and adult competition can be adapted for baseball and softball softball, variant of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. Invented (1888) in Chicago as an indoor game, it was at various times called indoor baseball, mush ball, playground ball, kitten ball, and, because it was also played by women, ladies' . |
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