THE STATE OF OUR NATIONAL PROGRAMS.The response to building the infrastructure has been well received. Espousing the benefits of parks and recreation is as easy as saying, "youth, health, and the environment." During the past year, the newly developed National Recreation and Park Association's office on national programs has been fielding calls from members, corporations, and allied organizations about the exciting national agenda that 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 has been cultivating around youth, health, and the environment. The motto for effectively supporting the work of park and recreation agencies in all settings nationwide is "Partnerships for the Future." Crafting relationships with allied organizations, corporations, and NRPA members to advance the Benefits-based focus on youth development, health throughout the life span, and 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. is essential for public visibility and advocacy. NRPA national program resources are designed with the professional delivery system in mind and increasingly provide a consumer strategy to enlist en·list v. en·list·ed, en·list·ing, en·lists v.tr. 1. To engage (persons or a person) for service in the armed forces. 2. To engage the support or cooperation of. v. the involvement of citizens to support programs, facilities, and new levels of service. The response to building NRPA's national program infrastructure has been well received by members and potential partners. More than 1,200 agencies participated in NRPA-delivered programs during 1999. Each program partnership is pilot-tested in the field to determine ultimate value to NRPA's national audience; in some cases, the programs haven't passed muster TO MUSTER, mar. law. By this term is understood to collect together and exhibit soldiers and their arms; it also signifies to employ recruits and put their names down in a book to enroll them. . The commitment to support NRPA member agencies and affiliates with quality resources has extended to provide financial support for program and facility development. During 1999, NRPA was able to convey more than $170,000 in direct grants for research and program development. Goals for 2000 include launching major initiatives that create national visibility and relevance for parks and recreation at the local level. Program-based partnerships are crucial to building credibility that will foster corporate interest in broader visibility goals, but individual programs will remain a cornerstone of focus for the national programs office. While sports and fitness have been central to NRPA's national program profile, efforts are being made to include cultural arts, historical preservation, community building strategies, and environmental stewardship to new opportunities provided through NRPA partners. Ultimately the goal is not simply to acquire new resources and develop more and more programs, but to add value to the profession's work in a way that increases public visibility for parks and recreation while reinforcing all public advocacy efforts. It's a call to action for all NRPA member agencies to take advantage of a number of opportunities designed with our profession's collective well-being in mind. NRPA is looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. departments to serve as pilot sites for emerging programs and new departments interested in benefiting from a variety of national resources. The Association is also looking for organizational contacts with national corporations that may be interested in working with parks and recreation nationwide. Already, members such as Jodi Adams (Springfield, Mo.), Dee Craig (Portland, Ore.), and the Tennessee Recreation and Park Association have successfully introduced NRPA staff to potential national partners. For all the new or "tried and true" programs listed herein, consider joining Team NRPA to build improved public visibility and enhanced program services. To receive activation information, pick any or all of the programs that fit the needs and interests of your clientele by completing the interest form and faxing it back to NRPA at (703) 729-4753. A full description of all NRPA national programs can be found at www.ActivePARKS.org in the Programs & Partners section after October 20, 1999. You can reach the National Programs office at programs@nrpa.org or (800) 649-3042. ActivePARKS.org Since May, NRPA has been working with a new partner, ActiveUSA.com, to create a landmark Internet portal to promote active lifestyles. Already established on the World Wide Web with more than 30,000 annual activity and event listings, ActiveUSA.com recognized the incredible gap that existed between wanting to become active and knowing where, when, and how to pursue leisure activities. "Partnering with NRPA creates a solid foundation for building this extraordinary Internet portal because it will guide the public to the places that provide the widest range of healthy lifestyle opportunities," said Jim Woodman, president of ActiveUSA.com. This five-year agreement will be a catalyst for NRPA's emerging citizen agenda, build a common data model for the profession, and endeavor to unify 1. (database, product) Unify - A relational database produced by Unify Corporation. 2. (algorithm) unify - To perform unification. the park and recreation community through technology. The Web site, ActivePARKS.org, will be launched at the NRPA Congress & Exposition in Nashville, Tenn., where delegates will have an opportunity to tour the site at the ActivePARKS.org Cyber Cafe. The cornerstone of ActivePARKS.org is an Active Search database of local park and recreation facilities. Local departments will be able to provide basic profile data on facilities through online registration, e-mail, or hard copy. This nationwide inventory of park and recreation facilities will provide the public with specific information about how to become active. The building blocks of the Active Search segment will also include the capability for posting special events, activities, and programs offered by participating agencies. The Internet portal will provide online transactions for departments interested in providing real-time registrations for customers. A common data model for these transactions, currently being designed and tested in a number of park and recreation settings, will be available soon after the publication of this article. The Active Search segment will provide participants the opportunity to profile their leisure interests in order to receive e-mail when events and activities of their choice are posted for their community, state, or region. These Internet solutions will be available at no fee to park and recreation agencies participating in the ActivePARKS.org initiative. Additional segments of the new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. presence will include Active Lifestyles, Programs & Partners, and NRPA. org. Active Lifestyles will serve as an interactive resource for consumers interested in active and healthy lifestyles. The information will articulate the benefits of parks and recreation while providing personal tips and information about healthy lifestyles options. Volunteerism vol·un·teer·ism n. Use of or reliance on volunteers, especially to perform social or educational work in communities. volunteerism , being an active friend, building awareness, and encouraging advocacy will be the goal. Programs & Partners will feature the wide array of NRPA national programs, celebrations, and partnerships to reach more professionals with materials and more citizens with information about how to get involved. And NRPA.org will encompass NRPA's activities with a number of new online services including purchasing, registration, and future educational offerings. Join the growing number of NRPA member agencies that are embracing technology -- check out ActivePARKS.org today! Call us at (800) 649-3042 for more information. Chalk it Up Remember when sidewalk-chalk art was a variation of hopscotch, four squares, or cupid? Well, what kids do with sidewalk chalk
adj. 1. Of inestimable worth; invaluable. 2. Highly amusing, absurd, or odd: a priceless remark. expressions for everyone to share. USA Tennis It's year three of the USA Tennis Plan for Growth, and park and recreation agencies nationwide are serving up a rally for this "sport for a lifetime." In 2000, the 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. will be encouraging park and recreation departments to enrich their USA Tennis lesson programs with an exciting Team Tennis format, which will keep both young and old playing this exciting lifetime sport. NRPA will continue to work with state associations to present its Tennis Management Institute. Sponsored by 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 , these one-day institutes provide detailed information for recreation specialists about the innovations in tennis programming and opportunities for USTA support. NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga Flag Football Huddle up for PLAY Football, NFL Property's co-ed youth program that continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Matched by a national advertising campaign, NFL Flag is becoming one of the premier youth sport programs in America. Schools are teaching it in gym class and parents are looking for leagues in the community. Don't disappoint dis·ap·point v. dis·ap·point·ed, dis·ap·point·ing, dis·ap·points v.tr. 1. To fail to satisfy the hope, desire, or expectation of. 2. them -- start your own NFL Flag program today. It's easy to convert existing flag programs or start new leagues. Call NRPA for your starter kit, and learn how you can "give them what they want." Look for the first national NFL Flag game during Super Bowl week in Atlanta in January. Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program You should have seen the smiling faces at the 1999 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. Final of Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program. More than 350,000 young people ages 9-14 annually participate in this longstanding favorite among park and recreation departments. Although a summer treat, many communities have scheduled this track and field program during school break or as an after-school initiative to accommodate school calendars. Nickelodeon's Big Help The 1999 Big Help project for parks was a total success, and Y2K See Y2K problem and Y2K compliant. Y2K - Year 2000 looks even brighter. The Big Help encourages young people to volunteer to help their community. Last year the focus was on "Make A Mark, Help Your Park," and it was so successful that Nickelodeon plans to extend the theme through the 2000 calendar year. Nickelodeon will hold a nationally televised Big Help-A-Thon in December to build excitement and acquire pledges for volunteer activity. NRPA will once again assist Nickelodeon in alerting local park and recreation departments about this exciting program to engage youth in positive volunteer activities. Join the fun and sign your department up to receive Nickelodeon's Big Help Coordinator Kit. Thanks, Nickelodeon, for getting kids jazzed about parks. 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. Family Fun Days Want goodies good·y 1 Informal interj. Used to express delight. n. also good·ie pl. good·ies Something attractive or delectable, especially something sweet to eat. ? Ladies' Home Journal product-sampling opportunities have been a hit with local departments for more than a decade. Sign up to receive periodic information about available product samples that can add value to your program resources. JumpSTART After School in Spanish Looking for program resources in Spanish? NRPA's recently published smash hit, JumpSTART After School in Spanish, is available free to members. Share the resource with neighborhood groups and celebrate the value of youth development. Lifestyles More than 4,000 citizens have been 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. to receive Lifestyles, NRPA's Benefits-based consumer newsletter. Nominate 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. your best volunteers, citizen advocates, and media contacts to receive the member-acclaimed newsletter. Contact NRPA at (800) 649-3042 to receive a sample issue of Lifestyles. Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] When BENGAY teamed up with NRPA in 1997 to support the launch of the Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] health and wellness initiative, it could not have predicted the positive level of response received by the field. On behalf of BENGAY, we extend our sincere thanks to all the park and recreation agencies for their continued support of the Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] program. Today, more than 300 agencies are actively involved in promoting Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] -- from Army and Navy bases to small towns to large cities, the program's positive message of health and fitness at any level is being communicated to audiences of all ages. In 1999, NRPA and BENGAY selected 10 agencies to receive $1,000 grants, which will be used to further promote the Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] message. We are proud to recognize these agencies. 1999 Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] BENGAY S*P S*P Something Positive (webcomic) *A Grant Recipients City of San Ramon San Ramon (Spanish for "Saint Raymond") may refer to one of the following places:
Grand Junction Grand Junction, city (1990 pop. 29,034), seat of Mesa co., W Colo., at the junction of the Gunnison and Colorado rivers; inc. 1891. The shipping and processing center of a large ranch and irrigated farm region, it also serves the area's uranium, oil shale, gas, and Parks and Recreation (Grand Junction, Colo.) City of Elgin Parks and Recreation (Elgin, Ill.) Howard County Howard County is the name of seven counties in the United States of America:
City of Ionia Parks and Recreation (Ionia, Mich.) Garden State Parks and Recreation (South Windsor South Windsor (wĭn`zər), town (1990 pop. 22,090), Hartford co., N Conn.; set off from Windsor 1845. It is chiefly residential. Oliver Wolcott, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born there. , N.J.) Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation (Liberty, N.Y.) City of Dayton Parks and Recreation (Dayton, Ohio Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States. It is the county seat and largest city of Montgomery County. As of the 2005 census estimate, the population of Dayton was 158,873. ) Salt Lake City Parks and Recreation Town of Acton Recreation (Acton, Mass.) Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Rick Manchester, Coordinator Salt Lake City Parks and Recreation Greg Reid, Community Events Coordinator The 1999 Salt Lake City Classic Utah's premier community sports event, the Salt Lake City Classic, hosts activities for every skill level and member of the family, making it a great forum for getting the Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] message across. In addition to promoting the benefits of family participation, the Salt Lake City Classic is a perfect transition into summer for Salt Lake City Parks and Recreation. Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Trish Kocialski, Director As is true of all park and recreation agencies, one of the many missions is to continue to create new and exciting programs to stimulate intergenerational in·ter·gen·er·a·tion·al adj. Being or occurring between generations: "These social-insurance programs are intergenerational and all interest in health and fitness activities within the community. This year, the town of Liberty chose to debut the Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] and Safety and Sports Injury sports injury A injury sustained practicing or competing in a sport Sites Thigh, foot, knee, lower leg, ankle, hip, finger Types Contusion, strain, sprain, heat exhaustion, lacerations, etc Sports with most Martial arts–judo, tae kwon do, wrestling, Prevention banners at the first National Trails Day celebration. Garden State Senior 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' World Series Qualifier qual·i·fi·er n. 1. One that qualifies, especially one that has or fulfills all appropriate qualifications, as for a position, office, or task. 2. Down Walinski, Tournament Director Howard County Parks and Recreation Department Jannell Coffman, Director Town of Elgin Parks and Recreation Julie Sexton sex·ton n. An employee or officer of a church who is responsible for the care and upkeep of church property and sometimes for ringing bells and digging graves. , Coordinator The town of Elgin was foxy in tying BENGAY's support of Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] to its 22nd annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot fox trot n. 1. a. A ballroom dance in 4/4 time, encompassing a variety of slow and fast steps. b. The music for this dance. 2. A slow broken gait of a horse, between a trot and a walk. . The trot offers individuals of all ages and athletic experience the opportunity to participate in a community-wide event, and kicks off the summer season for the town's park and recreation programs. City of San Ramon Parks and Recreation Jennifer Hergesheimer, Marketing Specialist The city of San Ramon got a bang out of the idea of promoting BENGAY's support of Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM], choosing its annual 4th of July Run San Ramon 5 and 10K's to spread the message about health and fitness to a captive audience. BENGAY S*P*A joined other local sponsors on event T-shirts, which were given to all competitors. The City of Ionia Parks and Recreation John Skeel, Director The City of Ionia Parks and Recreation got the Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] message and BENGAY S*P*A samples and coupons out to more than 1 million people during a 10-day fair. As part of park and recreation's commitment to improving and expanding facilities, the city of Ionia is completing a grant that will enable them to construct a 3.4-mile river trail for bikes, inline skaters, and runners. The City of Dayton Parks and Recreation Sanford Thurman, Coordinator Whether it be at the baseball fields or tennis courts, the colorful Safety and Sports Injury Prevention and Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles[TM] banners are hung throughout the season in Dayton, communicating that the benefits of park and recreation are endless. 1999 Hershey North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Final Outstanding Leadership 1999 Gary McQuaid Award Larry Best, Pennsylvania 1999 Jack Rose Memorial Award Dick Weber Dick Weber (December 23 1929 - February 13 2005) was a famous bowling professional and a founding member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). Weber was known not only as a bowling superstar, but was also a bowling pioneer and one of the sport's most popular players. , Washington Founders Award Ray Brace and Michael Holmes Michael Holmes may refer to:
5-Year Leadership Award Gina Richardson, Idaho Keith Abraham, Iowa Thomas McEvoy, Kansas Steven Liechty, Wyoming Wayne Oberg, Utah 10-Year Leadership Award Jane E. Bailey, North Carolina Bailey is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 670 at the 2000 census. Geography Bailey is located at (35. 20-Year Leadership Award Philip J. Kaiser, Ohio Jane E. Bailey, North Carolina North American State Chair/Provincial Coordinator Awards Region 1 Keith Abraham, Iowa Region 2 Stephen J. Mead, M.Ed., CLP, Nevada Region 3 Dick Weber, Washington Region 4 Jeff Hill, Oklahoma Region 5 Steve Liechty, Wyoming Region 6 Patty Tomascak, Connecticut Region 8 Greg Barnhill, South Carolina GRANTS AVAILABLE Youth Football Programs NRPA has received a second year of grant funds from NFL Charities to promote youth football. NRPA will be awarding up to $75,000 in program grants during early 2000. Sign up to receive information about the Y2K NFL program grants BMX BMX abbr. bicycle motocross BMX Noun 1. bicycle motocross: stunt riding over an obstacle course on a bicycle 2. Facility Grants NRPA anticipates signing a formal agreement with the American Bicycle Association The American Bicycle Association (ABA) is a United States-based Bicycle Motocross (BMX) sports governing body in Gilbert, Arizona created by Merl Mennenga and Gene Roden in 1977. It is the largest sanctioning body in the United States concerning BMX. within the next two months, which would result in the availability of facility grants for the development of community bicycle motocross bicycle motocross n. A cross-country bicycle race, especially one involving young people riding bicycles designed for rough terrain. , or BMX, courses. These grants would be available for new construction and will likely have some equipment support included. Complete the fax-back form to guarantee that you will receive grant information as it becomes available. Y2K Program Signup Don't miss these and other national programs offered as a service by the National Recreation and Park Association. Complete the attached registration form and fax it to NRPA at (703) 729-4753 before December 1 to guarantee timely information. You can contact the National Programs office at programs@nrpa.org with questions about any of these programs. Visit ActiveParks.org after November 1, 1999, to obtain detailed information about each program and how your agency can become involved. Phone requests may be made at (800) 649-3042. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Kathy J. Spangler, CLP 1. CLP - Cornell List Processor. 2. CLP - Constraint Logic Programming. , director of the National Recreation and Park Association's National Programs office, and this month's guest editor, advocating the benefits of parks and recreation is as easy as saying "youth, health, and the environment." It's upon these three elements that Spangler has built NRPA's manifest destiny-like national programs agenda over the past year. Nationwide, more than 1,200 agencies participated in NRPA-delivered programs in 1999. And there's no sign of slowing down as the new millennium rapidly approaches. In the works are partnerships with organizations championing cultural arts, historical preservation, and environmental stewardship. As Spangler says, "There's never been a better -- or brighter -- time to be a part of NRPA." We couldn't agree more (p. 62).3 |
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