NRPA providing greater support to citizen-advocates. (Grassroots Advocacy.).

The role of citizens is critical to the future of parks and recreation. In recognition of this important constituency, 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 recently developed the Citizen Development Division. Its primary focus will be to develop and support grassroots Adj. 1. grassroots - fundamental; "the grassroots factor in making the decision"
basic - pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; "a basic fact"; "the basic ingredients"; "basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities"

2. advocates for parks and recreation.

The staff is headed by Karen Karen

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cardiopulmonary cerebroresuscitation. , who, along with Sharon Mannion and Brenda Beales, used to support NRPA's Northeast Region. The region's loss is our nation's gain. The division's goals are to increase the awareness of the important role of parks and recreation in communities, and to support public policy that directs funding resources back into the hands of local departments. Educational opportunities for citizen-board members will also be developed. Lend your expertise and ideas to the cause by contacting Karen Miller at kmiller@nrpa.org.

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Publication:	Parks & Recreation
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Date:	Aug 1, 2002
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