Robertson leading the way. (Citizen-Board Member Branch).No one knows the impact that citizens can have on their community parks and recreation programs better than Bob Robertson Robertson, who batted and threw right-handed, played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1967-76), Seattle Mariners (1978) and Toronto Blue Jays (1979). , the newly elected president of the 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 Citizen-Board Member Branch. Robertson Rob·ert·son , Oscar Palmer Born 1938. American basketball player. As a guard for the Cincinnati Royals, he became in 1962 the only player in National Basketball Association history to average in double figures in scoring, rebounding, and assists. has worked both sides of the fence--as a professional and now as a citizen advocate. Citizens can do more than any other group to establish understanding, appreciation and support of parks, recreation and conversation. The parks are developed for citizens (both current and future) and their ideas count. That's the philosophy behind the NRPA Citizen-Board Member branch, and this branch is one of the greatest strengths of our organization. Mary Garrison is the branch's new vice president. Garrison is the commissioner of the Winnetka Park District, and recently joined the NRPA Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. . Myrtle Braxton-Ellington, from Richmond, Calif., has been elected president elect. Other new members of the C-BM Board of Directors include Steve Beardsley, commissioner of the Anchorage Anchorage (ăng`kərĭj), city (1990 pop. 226,338), Anchorage census div., S central Alaska, a port at the head of Cook Inlet; inc. 1920. Parks & Recreation Department, Dick Bucher, from Ft. Washington, Md., and Oscar Dahl dahl n. 1. See pigeon pea. 2. or dal A thick creamy East Indian stew made with lentils or other legumes, onions, and various spices. , commissioner of the Northbrook Park District. NRPA is working closely with its citizen members to help them help their communities by promoting and organizing state-wide citizens' associations in every state. By informing citizens about legislative actions and steps that they can take to get their voice heard, NRPA is helping to strengthen the support of parks and recreation. Special forums and workshops, specially designed for board and commission members, provide skills that citizens can use to make a difference. For more information about the NRPA Citizen-Board Member Branch, contact Karen Miller at 703-858-2187 or kmiller@nrpa.org |
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