National Recreation and Park Association Reference Guide.MISSION, VALUES AND GOALS NRPA's Mission: To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. NRPA's Values: The membership is dedicated to achieving this mission with commonly held values and beliefs. We believe that parks and recreation: * Enhances the human potential through the provision of facilities, services and programs that meet human emotional, social and physical needs. * Articulates environmental values through ecologically e·col·o·gy n. pl. e·col·o·gies 1. a. The science of the relationships between organisms and their environments. Also called bionomics. b. The relationship between organisms and their environment. responsible management and environmental education programs. * Promotes individual and community wellness to enhance the quality of life for all citizens. * Utilizes holistic approaches holistic approach A term used in alternative health for a philosophical approach to health care, in which the entire Pt is evaluated and treated. See Alternative medicine, Holistic medicine. to promote cultural understanding, economic development, family unit and public health and safety, by working in coalitions and partnerships with allied organizations. * Facilitates and promotes the development of 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. , self-help Redressing or preventing wrongs by one's own action Without Recourse to legal proceedings. Self-help is a term in the law that describes corrective or preventive measures taken by a private citizen. initiatives in communities across the country. NRPA's Goals: In order to carry out its mission, the association has reaffirmed the following previously adopted goals. These goals broadly define the types of services the association offers to its members and to the public at large. * To promote public awareness and support for recreation, park and leisure services as they relate to the constructive use of leisure and thereby to the social stability of a community and the physical and mental health of the individual. 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 also strives to promote public awareness of the environmental and natural resource management aspects of recreation and leisure services. * To facilitate the development, maintenance expansion and improvement of socially and environmentally relevant public policy for recreation, parks and leisure. * To enhance professional development and to provide services that contribute to the development of NRPA members. * To promote the development and dissemination dissemination Medtalk The spread of a pernicious process–eg, CA, acute infection Oncology Metastasis, see there of the body of knowledge in order to improve the delivery of service, increase understanding of leisure behavior and expand the body of knowledge relative to natural resource and environmental management. History: NRPA's heritage and philosophy are an outgrowth of pioneering work by its predecessors-the American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of Institute of Park Executives (1898), the National Recreation Association (1906), the National Conference on State Parks (1921), and the American Recreation Society (1937). The history of NRPA is a history of parks and scenic open spaces. It is the story of children and people of all ages seeking self-expression self-ex·pres·sion n. Expression of one's own personality, feelings, or ideas, as through speech or art: "Self-expression must pass into communication for its fulfillment" Pearl S. Buck. and fulfillment ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. in an urbanized and industrial society. It is the story of visionary 1. visionary - One who hacks vision, in the sense of an Artificial Intelligence researcher working on the problem of getting computers to "see" things using TV cameras. (There isn't any problem in sending information from a TV camera to a computer. men and women who believed in the importance of recreation to the growth and development of the individual and the nation. It is the story of providing sustainable programs and environments for generations to come. Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. Board of Trustees Staff Liaison Laura Garcia Gar·ci·a , Jerome John Known as "Jerry." 1942-1995. American musician who gained fame as the cofounder and lead guitarist of the folk-rock group the Grateful Dead (1965-1995). Hacek, 703-858-2142, lhacek@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. The National Recreation and Park Association is governed gov·ern v. gov·erned, gov·ern·ing, gov·erns v.tr. 1. To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; exercise sovereign authority in. 2. by a Board of Trustees comprised of both citizens and professionals who represent the diverse interests, areas and disciplines within the park and recreation industry. Board members are elected to three-year terms, while officers of the Board are elected annually. Board members are representative of the NRPA membership which includes: professional and citizen leaders in the park, recreation, and conservation movement; park and recreation agencies and organizations representing the public, private, voluntary, commercial and industrial sectors; firms supplying park and recreation products and services; and individuals and civic groups interested in the park, recreation and conservation field. The Board is responsible for the formulation formulation /for·mu·la·tion/ (for?mu-la´shun) the act or product of formulating. American Law Institute Formulation of policies that control and direct the affairs of NRPA. BRANCHES & SECTIONS To adequately serve its diverse membership constituency, NRPA has constitutionally chartered branches that meet the particular needs and concerns of the broad variety of interest areas in the park and recreation field. Following are listed these branches and sections, together with the current staff member responsible. Please note that these staff members may change. American Park and Recreation Society Ron Tillman 703-858-4731 rtillman@nrpa.org Armed Forces Recreation Society Georgina Cosens 703-858-2155 gcosens@nrpa.org Citizen-Board Members Karen Miller 800-883-3002 kmiller@nrpa.org Commercial Recreation and Tourism Section Susan Kalish 703-858-2174 skalish@nrpa.org Leisure and Aging Section Susan Potts 703-858-2151 spotts@nrpa.org National Aquatic Branch Lili McGovern 800-677-2236 Imcgovern@nrpa.org National Society of Park Resources Rich Dolesh 202-887-0290 rdolesh@nrpa.org National Student Branch Lori Klinedinst 703-858-2147 Iklinedinst@nrpa.org National Therapeutic Recreation Society Susan Potts 703-858-2151 spotts@nrpa.org Society of Park and Recreation Educators Jeanne Houghton 703-858-2150 jhoughton@nrpa.org MEMBER SERVICES Assistant Membership Director Diane DIANE Diversified Information and Assistance Network (Tennessee Valley Authority) DIANE Direct Information Access Network for Europe DIANE Digital Integrated Attack and Navigation Equipment Runels 800-626-NRPA; membership@nrpa.org NRPA is a membership organization whose mission, values and goals are designed to reflect its diverse membership. As such, NRPA relies upon the active involvement of both citizen and professional members to achieve the broad vision of the association. All members are eligible to receive a number of benefits and services that are unique to parks and recreation. Joseph Lee Memorial Library/Hall of Fame Librarian/Archivist Lee Furr 703-858-2192; lfurr@nrpa.org The library was established in 1988 through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission and supplemented by the National Recreation Foundation. Through a trust fund, the archives serve as a repository (1) A database of information about applications software that includes author, data elements, inputs, processes, outputs and interrelationships. A repository is used in a CASE or application development system in order to identify objects and business rules for reuse. for records of NRPA and its predecessor organizations. Archival holdings date back to the 1800's, the early days of the recreation and social movement in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The librarian/archivist answers questions pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to the field and provides search services for research projects. The Recreation and Park Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the advancement of recreation and parks in the United States. The Hall of Fame, which was initiated by the Joseph Lee Memorial Library Committee, is jointly sponsored by NRPA and the American Academy The American Academy in Berlin is a non-partisan academic institution in Berlin. It was founded in September 1994 by a group of prominent Americans and Germans, among them Richard Holbrooke, Henry Kissinger, Richard von Weizsäcker, Fritz Stern and Otto Graf Lambsdorff and opened in of Park and Recreation Administration and supported by the National Recreation Foundation. AWARDS The National Recreation and Park Association presents numerous recognition awards each year to highlight the 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 individuals and groups in the oversight
Oversight may refer to:
National Awards Theodore Theodore. For Russian rulers thus named, use Feodor. and Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt, town, United States Roosevelt, uninc. residential town (1990 pop. 15,030), Nassau co., SE N.Y., on Long Island. A large retail business exists in Roosevelt, and the town has become the county's busiest economic area. Award for Excellence in Recreation and Park Research Van Anderson Anderson, river, Canada Anderson, river, c.465 mi (750 km) long, rising in several lakes in N central Northwest Territories, Canada. It meanders north and west before receiving the Carnwath River and flowing north to Liverpool Bay, an arm of the Arctic 703-858-2149; vanderson Vanderson can refer to these Brazilian footballers:
For information on all other national awards contact Christine Jepsen 703-858-2177; cjepsen@nrpa.org. Congressional Award Corporate Humanitarian Award Distinguished Profession al Award Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Awards Media Excellence Award National Humanitarian Award National Literary Award Ralph C. Wilson Award Robert W. Crawford Young Professional Award The Kudos Communication and Marketing Awards The ROSE (Recognition of Significant Efforts) Award Program Voluntary Service Award The Gold Medal gold medal traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.] See : Prize Award Program Walt Johnson 800-677-2236; wjohnson@nrpa.org Branch & Section Awards AFRS Awards--Armed Forces Recreation Society Georgina Cosens 703-858-2155; gcosens@nrpa.org APRS Awards--American Park & Recreation Society Ron Tillman 703-858-4731; rtillman@nrap.org C-BM Awards--Citizen-Board Member Karen Miller 800-883-3002; kmiller@nrpa.org Excellence in Aquatics--National Aquatic Branch Lili McGovern 800-677-2236; lmcgovern@nrpa.org LAS Awards--Leisure and Aging Section Susan Potts 703-858-2151; spotts@nrpa.org NSPR Awards--National Society for Park Resources Rich Dolesh 202-887-0290; rdolesh@nrpa.org NTRS Awards--National Therapeutic Recreation Society Susan Potts 703-858-2151; spotts@nrpa.org SPRE Awards--Society of Park & Recreation Educators Jeanne Houghton 703-858-2150; jhoughton@nrpa.org William Penn Mort Award Rich Dolesh 202-887-0290; rdolesh@nrpa.org Regional Awards Great Lakes Regional Council Walter Johnson 800-677-2236, wjohnson@nrpa.org New England Regional Council Awards Program Shawn DeRosa 781-596-7105, sderosa@nrpa.org Mid Atlantic Regional Council Awards Program Shawn DeRosa 781-596-7105, sderosa@nrpa.org Pacific Northwest Region Awards Pamela Earle 800-293-5365, nrpapac@aol.com Pacific Southwest Region Awards Pamela Earle 800-293-5365, nrpapac@aol.com Southern Regional Council Awards Larry Zehnder 423-424-3880, senrpa@aol.com Southwest Region Awards Maria Stamats 719-632-7031, nrpawest@concentric.net Midwest Region Awards Maria Stamats 719-632-7031, nrpawest@concentric.net MEETINGS NRPA National Congress & 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. The National Recreation and Park Association's Annual Congress & Exposition is the premier education and training opportunity and trade show for the park and recreation industry. The event is hosted in a different location each year. 2003--St. Louis Louis, titular duke of Burgundy Louis, 1682–1712, titular duke of Burgundy; grandson of King Louis XIV of France. He became heir to the throne on the death (1711) of his father, Louis the Great Dauphin. , MO, 10/22-25 2004--Reno, NV, 10/12-16 2005--San Antonio Antonio lends money gratis. [Br. Lit.: Merchant of Venice] See : Generosity Antonio schemes against his brother Prospero. [Br. Lit.: The Tempest] See : Treachery , TX, 10/19-23 2006--Seattle, WA, 10/11-14 Convention Services Christine Lyons Lyons, city, France Lyons, Fr. Lyon (both: lyôN`), city (1990 pop. 422,444), capital of Rhône dept., E central France, at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. 703-858-2157; clyons@nrpa.org Program Content Michelle Herrera The name Herrera has several uses:
Exposition Erick Sweet 703-858-2184; ewsweet@nrpa.org Registration Karmin Reese REESE Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and Engineering (National Science Foundation) 703-858-2158; kreese@nrpa.org NRPA Legislative Forum on Parks & Recreation NRPA Legislative Forum on Parks & Recreation is held each year in 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. , D.C., at the end of February February: see month. . It is designed to inform NRPA participants and staff of national issues that affect parks and recreation, and to prepare individuals to meet with their members of Congress to discuss those issues. Program Content Barry Barry, Welsh Barri, town (1991 pop. 45,053) and port, Vale of Glamorgan, S Wales, on the Bristol Channel. Once a major coal-exporting port, its more diversified export products include cement, flour, and steel products. Tindall 202-887-0290; btindall@nrpa.org Convention Services Christine Lyons 703-858-2157; clyons@nrpa.org Registration Karmin Reese 703-858-2158; kreese@nrpa.org Education and Professional Standards Education and training opportunities for professionals and citizens offered through NRPA provide a wide array of professional development and enrichment enrichment Food industry The addition of vitamins or minerals to a food–eg, wheat, which may have been lost during processing. See White flour; Cf Whole grains. programs. Professional standards are strongly supported by NRPA through its support of accreditation accreditation, n a process of formal recognition of a school or institution attesting to the required ability and performance in an area of education, training, or practice. for college curricula and certification of individuals in parks and recreation, aquatic safety, playground Playground - A visual language for children, developed for Apple's Vivarium Project. OOPSLA 89 or 90? safety, benefits training and others. Accreditation of Academic Curricula Jeanne Jeanne is a French female name, equivalent to the English Joan, Jane, Jean and several historical figures in English named Joanna. (Feminine forms of John) Historical people who have been called simply Jeanne: American publisher who founded (1852) the printing office that became the Houghton Mifflin Company. Noun 1. 703-858-2150; jhoughton@nrpa.org The NRPNAALR Council on Accreditation has approved 100 academic programs that prepare new professionals to enter the broad field of parks, recreation and leisure services. Agency Accreditation Michelle Herrera 703-858-2152; mherrera@nrpa.org CAPRA, the Commission for Accreditation of Park & Recreation Agencies, supports quality assessment of agencies throughout the U.S. Training programs and professional certification Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure that he/she is qualified to perform a job or task. are offered in * Aquatics Lili McGovern Mc·Gov·ern , George Stanley Born 1922. American politician. A U.S. senator from South Dakota (1963-1981), he opposed the Vietnam War and was defeated as the 1972 Democratic candidate for President. 800-677-2236; Imcgovern@nrpa.org * Benefits of Parks & Recreation Mary Mary, the mother of Jesus Mary, in the Bible, mother of Jesus. Christian tradition reckons her the principal saint, naming her variously the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady, and Mother of God (Gr., theotokos). Her name is the Hebrew Miriam. Heimann 800-649-3042; programs@npra.org * Certification as Certified See certification. Park & Recreation Professional Lori Lo´ri n. 1. (Zool.) Same as Lory. Klinedinst 703-858-2147; Iklinedinst@nrpa.org * Online Education & Training Lori Klinedinst 703-858-2147; Iklinedinst@nrpa.org * Playground Safety Andy Spangler Span´gler n. 1. One who, or that which, spangles. 703-858-2152; spangler@nrpa.org PROGRAMS Benefits The benefits movement provides tools and resources to help members focus on the individual, community, economic and environmental benefits of parks and recreation. Merchandise Mary Heimann 800-649-3042; programs@npra.org Programs Vikki Vikki may refer to:
Citizen Focus The Citizen Development Division provides programs and services to inform and educate citizens about the essential benefits derived from high-quality park and recreation resources. Primary functions of the Citizen Development Division include the development of an active grassroots network of advocates for parks and recreation and the administration of the Citizen-Board Member Branch of NRPA. Karen Karen Any member of a variety of tribal peoples of southern Myanmar (Burma). Constituting the second largest minority in Myanmar, the Karen are not a unitary group in any ethnic sense, as they differ among themselves linguistically, religiously, and economically. Miller 800-883-3002; kmiller@nrpa.org Health Active Options is a free resource guide to NRPA member agencies that supports senior fitness programs. Kathy Spangler 800-649-3042; programs@npra.org Hearts n' Parks--The Community Mobilization mobilization Organization of a nation's armed forces for active military service in time of war or other national emergency. It includes recruiting and training, building military bases and training camps, and procuring and distributing weapons, ammunition, uniforms, Guide and video are available to NRPA members. This program helps agencies develop programs that improve the heart health of citizens. It is developed in conjunction with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, n.pr established in 1948, this division of the National Institutes of Health is responsible for research and education on cardiovascular, pulmonary, systemic diseases, and sleep disorders. . Van Anderson 703-858-2149; vanderson@nrpa.org Pool Cool--POOL COOL is a sun safety program especially designed for use at swimming pools. Its main objective is to increase awareness, motivation, and sun protection practices among children ages 5-10 who take swimming lessons, their parents, aquatics staff, and other pool users. Application deadlines are in March of each year. Kathy Spangler 800-649-3042; programs@npra.org Kraft Foods Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT) is the largest food and beverage company headquartered in North America and the second largest in the world after Nestlé SA. The Philip Morris Company (now known as Altria Group), a company that produces tobacco products, acquired Kraft for "Healthy Lifestyles"--NRPA is working in partnership with Kraft Foods, the National Latino Children's Institute, and Cecilia Filetti & Associates to develop a new healthy eating and active lifestyle program kit for young Latinos. Sonia Amir 703-858-2199; samir@nrpa.org International Programs Barry Tindall 202-887-0290; btindall@nrpa.org Nations in Bloom--The world's leading environment-based awards competition that recognizes the best in management practices, landscape design, heritage management, empowering local communities and forward planning forward planning n → planificación f por anticipado Public Awareness * Come Out and Play, America!--A public visibility and marketing strategy to support local parks and recreation campaigns, in cooperation with Leisure Lifestyle Consulting Kathy Spangler 800-649-3042; programs@npra.org * July is Recreation & Parks Mouth--A public visibility and marketing strategy to promote benefits of parks and recreation. Kathy Spongier 800-649-3042; programs@npra.org * National Therapeutic Recreation Week, The second week of July--A public visibility and marketing strategy to enhance public awareness of therapeutic recreation programs and services, and expand recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals with disabilities Susan Potts 703-858-2151; spotts@nrpa.org Public Policy Barry Tindall 202-887-0290; btindall@nrpa.org NRPA's Public Policy Division informs national lawmakers, public officials and others of the value of public parks and recreation. Working in collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. with allied groups, state recreation and park societies and NRPA members, the division supports and advances national legislation, policies, and programs that encourage greater public investment in recreation resources. PUBLICATIONS Parks & Recreation Magazine--This monthly publication of the National Recreation and Park Association provides an in-depth look at the latest trends and industry standards. Editor: Scott Douglas 703-858-2175; sdouglas@nrpa.org Advertising Director: Tracey Ellis 703-858-2176; tellis@nrpa.org RecreaACTION Network Mike Phillips 202-887-0290; mphillips@nrpa.org Journal of Leisure Research Jonathan Howard 703-858-2190; jhoward@nrpa.org SCHOLE(Journal of Leisure Studies & Recreation Education) Jeanne Houghton 703-858-2150; jhoughton@nrpa.org Therapeutic Recreation Journal Susan Potts 703-858-2151; spotts@nrpa.org Recreation & Parks Law Reporter Susan Kalish 703-858-2174; skalish@nrpa.org Sports * Blazesports is a sports program for children and adults with physical disability that provides a comprehensive menu of sports opportunities ranging from community-based programs to competitions, workshops, camps and seminars. Raymond Harris 800-649-3042; programs@nrpa.org * FUN FIRST! Sports for Kids program was developed with funding from the National Football League. NRPA commissioned NC State University to develop a program that would help youth sport service providers work with and get the most out of youth sport parents. The ultimate goal of Fun First is to not only help parks and recreation departments educate youth sport parents but to ultimately improve the culture of youth sports across the nation. Raymond Harris 800-649-3042; programs@nrpa.org * Hershey's Track and Field Program brings young people together from all over the country to compete in track and field events. Raymond Harris 800-649-3042; programs@nrpa.org * Jr. NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= and Jr. WNBA WNBA Women's National Basketball Association WNBA World Ninepin Bowling Association WNBA Wannabe Nasty Boys Association WNBA Women's National Book Association, Inc. WNBA Warszawski Nurt Basketu Amatorskiego is a one-of-a-kind integrated youth basketball curriculum that connects hundreds of thousands of players and coaches. Raymond Harris 800-649-3042; programs@nrpa.org * Let's Play Sports program provides park and recreation agencies with a complete plan to implement introductory sport programs for elementary school-age children. Raymond Harris 800-649-3042; programs@nrpa.org * Little League Baseball, Inc. has partnered with NRPA to assist the Urban Youth Initiative by implementing and expanding little league play in urban communities nationwide through our park and recreation agencies. Sonia Amir 703-858-2199; samir@nrpa.org * Major League Baseball's Pitch, Hit & Run program provides youngsters ages 7-14 a free opportunity to display three fundamental baseball skills. Raymond Harris 800-649-3042; programs@nrpa.org * NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga Community Football Fields Program provides non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of local football fields. Raymond Harris 800-649-3042; programs@nrpa.org * Sportstowns is a program held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated is the largest weekly American sports magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. It has over 3 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men, 19% of the adult males in the country. . Communities are invited to apply to the recognized sports town in their state and gain recognition for their quality sports programs. Raymond Harris 800-649-3042; programs@nrpa.org * Soccer Association for Youth (S.A.Y) has teamed up with NRPA to provide soccer clinics for youth to learn about team playing, sportsmanship and healthy competition. Sonia Amir 703-858-2199; samir@nrpa.org * Tennis in the Park teams with 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 to provide a comprehensive "tennis kit," consisting of such items as teaching manuals and short court nets, racquets racquets, game played by two or four persons on a court 60 by 30 ft (18.3 m by 9.1 m); it is surrounded by three walls 30 ft (9.1 m) high and a backwall 15 ft (4.6 m) high. The ball, 1 in. (2.54 cm) in diameter, is made of polyethylene with an adhesive tape cover. and balls, that can be customized for each park's needs. Raymond Harris 800-649-3042; programs@nrpa.org Technology Initiatives Ron Tillman 703-858-4731; rtillman@nrpa.org * SeniorNet provides parks and recreation agencies with grants to develop computer centers for adults over 50. SeniorNet (www.seniornet.org) is the world's premier technology trainer and online community for senior citizens. Based in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden and founded in 1986, SeniorNet is a major international organization that has taught hundreds of thousands of older adults to use computers and the Interact and has enriched the lives of millions through its Web site. * NRPA and Active.com introduced the online Facility Inventory Manager (FIM FIM The ISO 4217 currency code for the Finnish Markka. ) in order to build the first-ever complete inventory of local recreation facilities in the United States. After two years of field research and valuable feedback from park and recreation professionals, FIM was released to replace the first version introduced over a year ago. Youth Sonia Amir 703-858-2199; samir@nrpa.org The Urban Youth Initiative was created to meet the needs of youth through motivation, encouragement, and incentives that support the parks and recreation profession in their daily service. Little League Baseball, Inc. has partnered with NRPA to assist the Urban Youth Initiative by implementing and expanding little league play in urban communities nationwide through our park and recreation agencies. NRPA's National Youth Congress Program consists of three phases, the Town Hall Forum, Youth Action Councils (Partnership with the Points of Light Foundation and the Prudential Prudential is the name of two different companies and buildings named after them: Companies:
"Lights on Afterschool af·ter·school adj. often after-school 1. Taking place immediately following school classes: afterschool activities. 2. " is a nationwide event to recognize the critical importance of high-quality after school programs in the lives of children, their families, and their communities. Totally Cool, Totally Arts is a national model program toolkit for recreation professionals. It provides a way to encourage youth to express their creativity through the arts. The Ready for Life program is coordinated through the KERA to make a difference in the lives of children up to five years old by providing parents, caregivers and the community with information about early childhood development research in useful and enjoyable ways. NRPA will help introduce these parenting workshops to communities of Latino families by building the relationship between community based organizations and this foundation.
NRPA PROGRAM CONTACTS
Below is an alphabetical listing of NRPA programs and contacts.
Unless otherwise indicated, all phone numbers begin with 703-858- and
then the extension to the right of the name. You can e-mail staff
by typing the initial of their first name, their last name (no space)
and then .nrpa.org. For example, Susan Kalish can be reached at
skalish@nrpa.org.
NRPA's general phone number is 703-858-0784; fax is 703-858-0794.
Unless otherwise indicated, the first digits of all NRPA phone
numbers are 703-858+ the extension next to the person's name.
Academic Accreditation Jeanne Houghton 2150
Accounts Payable Sue Ziegenfuss 2195
Accounts Receivable Elaine Novajosky 2179
Active Options Program Marketing 2162
Active Parks.org Ron Tillman 4731
Advertising Tracey Ellis 2176
Advocacy, Citizen Karen Miller 2187
Advocacy, Corporate Erick Sweet 2184
Advocacy, General Barry Tindall 202-887-0290
AFRS Georgina Cosens 2155
Agency Accreditation Michelie Herrera 2152
Aging Recreation Susan Potts 2151
APRS Ron Tillman 4731
Annual Fund Sharon Mannion 4732
Aquatics Lili McGovern 847-843-7529
Archives Lee Furr 2192
Armed Forces/Military Georgina Cosens 2155
Author Contacts Scott Douglas 2175
Awards (National) Christine Jepsen 2177
Board of Trustees Laura Garcia Hacek 2142
Benefits Merchandise Mary Heimann 2162
Benefits Program Vikki Lynch 2160
Better Beaches Lili McGovern 847-843-7529
Business and Management Van Anderson 2149
Buyer's Guide Tracey Ellis 2176
Bylaws Laura Garcia Hacek 2142
Career Center Georgina Cosens 2155
CATCH Program Marketing 2162
Certification, agency Michelle Herrera 2152
Certification, professional Lori Klinedinst 2147
CEUs Lori Klinedinst 2147
Circulation Tracey Ellis 2176
Citizen Development Karen Miller 2187
Come Out and Play America! Marketing 2162
Commercial Recreation Susan Kalish 2174
Congress Registration Karmin Reese 2158
Congress Booth/Sponsors Erick Sweet 2184
Congress Convention Services Christine Lyons 2157
Congress Educational Sessions Michelle Herrera 2152
Constitution Laura Garcia Hacek 2142
Consumer Education Karen Miller 2187
CRTS Susan Kalish 2174
Dirty Dozen Andy Spangler 2148
Editorial Calendar Scott Douglas 2175
Education, Professional Michelle Herrera 2152
Education, University Jeanne Houghton 2150
Education, Students Lori Klinedinst 2147
Educational Calendar Ron Tillman 4731
Ethnic Minority Society Susan Potts 2151
Facility Development Van Anderson 2149
Fitness and Health Van Anderson 2149
Golf Raymond Harris 2163
Grounds Maintenance Van Anderson 2149
Hall of Fame Lee Furr 2192
Health Van Anderson 2149
Hearts n' Parks Van Anderson 2149
Hershey Track & Field Raymond Harris 2163
History Van Anderson 2149
info@nrpa.org Yvonne Potter 2171
Invoicing, Advertising Tracey Ellis 2176
Invoicing, Exhibitors Erick Sweet 2184
Invoicing, Publications Jonathan Howard 2190
Invoicing, Membership Elaine Toms 2166
Insurance, Member Diane Runels 2167
International Programs Barry Tindall 202-887-0290
Journal of Leisure Research Jeanne Houghton 2150
Jr. NBA and WNBA Raymond Harris 2163
July is Recreation
& Packs Month Marketing 2162
LAS Susan Potts 2151
Legislation Barry Tindall 202-887-0290
Legal Barry Tindall 202-887-0290
Leisure and Aging Susan Potts 2151
Leisure Research Symposium Jeanne Houghton 2150
Let's Play Sports Program Marketing 2162
Liability Van Anderson 2149
Library Lee Furr 2192
List Rental Diane Runels 2167
Listserve Yvonne Potter 2171
Magazine Editorial Schedule Scott Douglas 2175
Magazine Subscriptions Diane Runels 2167
Magazine Claims Elaine Toms 2166
Magazine Content Scott Douglas 2175
Magazine Copies Christine Jepsen 2177
Mailing Lists Diane Runels 2167
Media Kits Tracey Ellis 2176
Member Insurance
(Team & Professional) Diane Runels 2167
Membership Services Diane Runels 2167
Midyear Meeting Registration Karmin Reese 2158
Midyear Meeting Convention
Services Christine Lyons 2157
Midyear Meeting Education Barry Tindall 202-887-0290
National Aquatic Branch Lili McGovern 847-843-7529
National Society of
Park Resources Rich Dolesh 202-887-0290
NFL Development Grants Raymond Harris 2163
NRPANet Yvonne Potter 2171
NSPR Rich Dolesh 202-887-0290
Online Career Center Georgina Cosens 2155
Online Training Calendar Yvonne Potter 2171
Open Space Standards Jonathan Howard 2190
Outdoor Recreation Rich Dolesh 202-887-0290
Parks & Recreation magazine Scott Douglas 2175
Partners Info Raymond Harris 2163
Partnership Development Kathy Spangler 2161
Recreation Management Van Anderson 2149
Playground Safety Andy Spangler 2156
Pool Cool Program Kathy Spangler 2161
Product Releases Christine Jepsen 2177
Professional Development Van Anderson 2149
Programming Ideas Kathy Spangler 2161
Publications, Books Jonathan Howard 2190
Publications,
Parks & Recreation Scott Douglas 2175
Public Policy Barry Tindall 202-887-0290
Questions (archives, research) Lee Furr 2192
RecreAction Mike Phillips 202-887-0290
Recreation & Parks
Law Reporter Susan Kalish 2174
Rental Cars Diane Runels 2167
Research in Action Jeanne Houghton 2150
Sailing Smart Lili McGovern 847-843-7529
SCHOLE Jeanne Houghton 2150
Senior Net Ron Tillman 2162
Skate Parks Andy Spangler 2148
Social Issues Sonia Amir 2199
Society of Park and
Recreation Educators Jeanne Houghton 2150
Special Needs Susan Potts 2151
Sports Raymond Harris 2163
Sports Illustrated Anniversary Marketing 2162
SPRE Jeanne Houghton 2150
Student Branch Lori Klinedinst 2147
Style Guide Susan Kalish 2174
Therapeutic Recreation Susan Ports 2151
Totally Cool, Totally Art Sonia Amir 2199
Tourism/Commercial Recreation Susan Kalish 2174
Trustee Meeting Laura Garcia Hacek 2142
Urban Youth Sonia Amir 2199
US Disabled Sports Fund Raymond Harris 2163
USA Tennis Raymond Harris 2163
Web Site Ron Tillman 4731
Writer's Guidelines Scott Douglas 2175
Youth Programs Sonia Amir 2199
NRPA STAFF DIRECTORY
Below is an alphabetical listing of the NRPA staff. Unless
otherwise indicated, all phone numbers begin with 703-858- and
then the extension to the right of the name. You can email
staff by typing the initial of their first name, their last
name (no space) and then .nrpa.org. For example, Susan Kalish
can be reached at skalish@nrpa.org.
Amir, Sonya Assistant Director of Youth
Services 2199
Andersson, Linda AFO Coordinator, Great Lakes 847-843-7529
Anderson, Van Director, Professional Services 2149
Beales, Brenda Executive Secretary 2141
Bell, Ron Database Coordinator 2168
Bowers, Jennifer Accounting Specialist 2182
Burner, Larry Chief Financial Officer 2178
Codray, Debbie Accounting Specialist 2181
Corder, Tammy Director, Human Resources 2144
Cosens, Georgina AFRS and Career Center Liaison 2155
DeRosa, Shawn Regional Director, Northeast 781-596-7105
Dolesh, Rich Senior Policy Associate 202-887-0290
Douglas, Scott Editor, Parks & Recreation 2175
Earle, Pamela Regional Director, Pacific 253-661-2265
Ellis, Tracey Advertising Manager 2176
Furr, Lee Librarian/Archivist 2192
Galan, Oscar Facility Maintenance Engineer 2198
Hacek, Laura G. Liaison, Board of Trustees 2142
Hall, Bob Interim Executive Director 2140
Hamilton, Erica Policy Associate 202-887-0290
Harris, Raymond Sports Marketing Manager 2163
Heimann, Mary Marketing Admin. Assistant 2162
Herrera, Michelle Assistant Director, Education
& Training 2152
Heyer, Laura NTRS Assistant 2153
Houghton, Jeanne Accreditation Coordinator 2150
Howard, Jonathan Publication Manager 2190
James, Debra Facility/Office Manager 21457
Jepsen, Christine Communications Assistant 2177
Kalish, Susan Director, Communications 2174
Klinedinst, Lori Student Branch Liaison,
Certification. Coordinator. 2147
Krauser, Susan Admin Assistant, Great Lakes 847-843-7529
Lynch, Vikki Marketing Manager 2160
Lyons, Christine Convention Services Manager 2157
Mannion, Sharon Citizen Development Coordinator 4732
McIntyre, Michael Director, Information Technology 2170
Miller, Jennifer Administrative Assistant,
Great Lakes 847-843-7529
Miller, Karen Director, Citizen Development 2187
Novajosky, Elaine Assistant Accounting Manager 2179
Oliver, Colette Youth Services Assistant 2185
Phillips, Michael Outreach Coordinator 202-887-0290
Pierce, Penny Comptroller 2143
Potter, Yvonne NRPAnet Assistant 2171
Potts, Susan NTRS/LAS/EMS Liaison 2151
Price, Colleen Administrative Assistant 423-424-3880
Reese, Karmin Convention Services Assistant 2158
Runels, Diane Assistant. Membership Director 2167
Spangler, Kathy Director, Marketing 2161
Spangler, Andy NPSI Coordinator 2148
Stamats, Maria Regional Director, Western 719-632-7031
Stauffer, Andrea Admin Assistant, Western 719-632-7031
Sweet, Erick Exposition Manager 2184
Toms, Elaine Membership Assistant 2166
Tindall, Barry Director, Public Policy 202-887-0290
Tillman, Ron Online Services Manager 4731
VanSickel, Lori Receptionist (703) 858-0784
or "0"
Villella, Mark Mail Supervisor/Receptionist 2189
Weller, Christy Publication Center Clerk 2190
Zehnder, Larry Regional Director, Southeast 423-424-3880
Ziegenfuss, Sue Accounting Manager 2195
NRPA ASHBURN HEADQUARTERS
Main phone 703-858-0784
Main fax 703-858-0794
info@nrpa.org
www.nrpa.org
Marketing Department 800 -649 -3042
Fax: 703-729-4753
Programs@nrpa.org
Citizen Development 800-883-3002
Fax: 703-729-4753
Membership Department 800-626-NRPA
membership@nrpa.org
Fed ID # 13-5563001
NRPA REGIONAL OFFICES Public Policy Office Barry Tindall, Director 1901 Pennyslvania Ave AVE Avenue AVE Average AVE Alta Velocidad Espanola (train between Madrid and Seville) AVE Alta Velocidad Española (Spanish: High Speed Train) AVE Audio Video Entertainment AVE Advertising Value Equivalent Suite 900, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20006 202-887-0290 Fax: 202-887-5484 ppnrpa@ol.com Rich Dolesh, Senior Policy Associate Michael Phillips Michael Phillips may refer to:
Hamilton, city (1990 est. pop. 3,100), capital of Bermuda, on Bermuda Island. It is a port at the head of Great Sound, a huge lagoon and deepwater harbor protected by coral reefs. , Policy Associate Anjoli Kochhar, Administrative Assistant Great Lakes Great Lakes, group of five freshwater lakes, central North America, creating a natural border between the United States and Canada and forming the largest body of freshwater in the world, with a combined surface area of c.95,000 sq mi (246,050 sq km). Regional Office Walter Johnson This article is about the American baseball player. For the American tennis coach, see Robert Walter Johnson. Walter Perry Johnson (November 6, 1887 – December 10, 1946), nicknamed "The Big Train" , Regional Director 650 West Higgins Road Hoffman Estates, Illinois Hoffman Estates is a northwestern suburb of Chicago in Illinois. The village is located primarily in Cook County with a small section in Kane County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 49,495 and estimated to be 52,520 in 2003. 60195 847-843-7529 Fax: 847-843-3958 800-677-2236 wjohnson@nrpa.org Lili McGovern, Aquatics Manager Susan Krauser, Administrative Assistant Jennifer Miller For the performer of the same name, see . Jennifer Miller (born 1961) is an American circus entertainer, writer and a university professor. Miller is a professor for the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures. She is a bearded woman, juggler, and fire eater. , Administrative Assistant Linda Andersson, AFO AFO Ankle-foot orthosis Coordinator Northeast Regional Office Shawn P. DeRosa, Regional Director 590 Washington Street The following streets in the United States are called Washington Street:
Pacific Service Center Pamela Earle, Regional Director 350 South 333rd Street, #103 Federal Way, Washington Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, United States. Federal Way is considered a bedroom community by some people and is located between Seattle and Tacoma. Its western boundary is Puget Sound. 98003 800-796-6772 Fax: 253-661-3929 nrpapac@aol.com Brenda Austin, Administrative Assistant Southeast Regional Office Larry Zehnder, Regional Director 25 Cherokee Boulevard Chattanooga, Tennessee “Chattanooga” redirects here. For other uses, see Chattanooga (disambiguation). Chattanooga is the fourth-largest city in Tennessee (after Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville), and the seat of Hamilton CountyGR6 37405 423-424-3880 423-424-3881 senrpa@aol.com Colleen col·leen n. An Irish girl. [Irish Gaelic cailín, diminutive of caile, girl, from Old Irish. Price, Administrative Assistant Western Service Center Maria Stamats, Regional Director 619 Prospect Lake Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado The City of Colorado Springs is the second most populous city (after Denver) in the state of Colorado and the 48th most populous city in the United States.[4] The city is the county seat of El Paso County. 80910 719-632-7031 Fax: 719-632-0709 nrpawest@concentric Coming from the center, or circles within circles. For example, tracks on a hard disk are concentric. Tracks on optical media are concentric or spiral shaped (in a coil) depending on the type. .net Andrea Stauffer, Administrative Assistant |
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