February 2016 VRPS Magazine

Virginia Parks & Recreation Official Publication of the Virginia Recreation & Park Society

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u VRPS Membership Benefits u VRPS Membership gives you a Network and a Voice Membership with VRPS helps recreation professionals to stay involved with the rapid development and outstanding accomplishments of fellow departments and agencies.

Using the VRPS Membership Network, technology, continuing education, and publications, members continue to deepen their knowledge of the recreation industry.

VRPS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS include: n One of the most frequent benefits cited for belonging to VRPS is “professional networking.” Workshops, conferences, and participation at committee and board levels provide valuable training and networking opportunity. n VRPS provides publications on current trends, job opportunities, awards and scholarships by means of its magazine, “Parks and Recreation”, and President’s Newsletter, each published three times each year. Additionally, E-Update, a weekly e-blast newsletter, informs members of all aspects and activities within the Society and the profession. n VRPS provides an online membership directory that will put you in touch with members throughout the state, both individuals and organizations to include agencies, colleges/universities, and commercial vendors. n VRPS offers professional special recognition, incentive, and credit for innovative projects and services to the society. One mechanicsm for this recognition is the Annual Awards for Recognizing Excellence. n VRPS provides member-only discounts on workshops and conference registrations. n Earn CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for professional certifications (CPRP, CPSI, CTRS, CPRE, AFO) via VRPS. The VRPS Certification Board is the governing body for CEU approvals. Likewise, VRPS files CEUs on behalf of recipients for future transcripts and verification. n Be eligible for event scholarship opportunities as funded by VRPS Resource Groups and Service Areas as well as the Foundation of VRPS. n VRPS manages lobbying on behalf of parks and recreation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Members have access to legislative platforms, reports, and tracking via the VRPS website. n VRPS offers FREE webinars focusing on parks and recreation content to its members. These webinars are also CEU- eligible (for fee) and recorded for future viewing. n VRPS negotiates discount tickets to venues in and around Virginia, to include Kings Dominion and Carowinds. n Enjoy member-only advertising discounts. n Take advantage of innumerable website member-only privileges: webinars, forums which connect like-interested professionals via email threads, classified ads, career posts, legislative issue tracking, discount tickets, travel and tour opportunities, rental car discounts. n Professional and administrative support from VRPS Central Office staff.

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Official Publication of the Virginia Recreation & Park Society

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Virginia Recreation & Park Society 6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike Suite 109 Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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Message from the President The Year for All to Get Involved

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2016 VRPS Boards, Key Leaders and Staff

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VRPS Spring 2016 Calendar of Events

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News from Reston Member Profile: Don Merenick

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News from Fluvanna Pleasant Grove House Museum

Phone: 804-730-9447 Fax: 804-730-9455 vrps@vrps.com www.vrps.com

Executive Director James C. Stutts, CAE, CPRP Member Services Coordinator Nancy Turnage Administrative Assistant Lori Haislip Editor Amy-Jo Hendrix, CPRP Send Articles to:ahendrix@viennava.gov or AmyJo Hendrix, CPRP, Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180 Virginia Parks and Recreation is published three times per year by the Virginia Recreation & Park Society, Inc. VRPS is a non-profit professional organization supported by membership dues and contributions. VRPS is affiliated with the National Recreation & Park Association.

Subscription Information. Members receive the magazine as part of their annual membership dues. The magazine is available by subscription for $25 per year. Requests for subscription should be directed to VRPS, 6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Suite 109, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

10 News from ARG

Aquatics Resource Group’s Virtual Lifeguard Games and

More for 2016 11 News from City of Hopewell Recreation &

Parks Department

Summer Camp Opportunities Expand in Hopewell 12 2016 Conference Exhibit Hall Rates & Policies 14 News from LTI

Leadership Training Institute : Its All About You! 15 Certified Playground Safety Inspector Registration 18 News from City of Norfolk

Member Profile: Edward Matthews MLS, CPRP, AFO

Editorial Statement: Statements of fact and opinions are the responsibility of the authors alone and do not imply an opinion on the part of the officers, members or staff of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society or the Foundation of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society.

Mission The mission of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society is to unite all professionals, students, and interested lay persons engaged in the field of recreation, parks, and other leisure services in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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A message from the president

The Year For All to Get Involved...

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appy New Year & Welcome to All!

Words can never express how excited and pleased I am to serve as your President. From the moment that I was voted in as President, I have thought endlessly about VRPS, what it means to me and the impact it has made on me professionally & personally.

As I began this journey I am spending time reflecting on what VRPS means to me and how can I share this with the members to motivate and keep them engaged. This year I will be completely focused on how I can make a difference in the organization and the members. While I may not personally be able to reach every member, I will do my best to communicate and keep our members engaged.

VRPS has some of the most dedicated, committed, hardworking individuals who maintain professional standards and ethical values.

Margaret Thorne

President, Virginia Recreation & Park Society

VRPS has some of the most dedicated, committed, hardworking individuals who maintain professional standards and ethical values. Being a member of this organization only broadens the base of impact for each of us. I am looking forward to meeting and engaging with current members and will be working diligently recruiting new members.

As a VRPS member, I encourage you to reach out and make a difference by sharing your experiences and knowledge. I challenge every member to join me in recruiting new members, sharing your experiences, staying connected and getting actively involved.

Being a member of this organization only broadens the base of impact for each of us.

I seek your continued support in helping me continuing and growing the legacy of VRPS. Let’s make VRPS great in 2016.

Margaret Thorne

Make 2016 Your Year for VRPS! Visit www.vrps.com or call the VRPS Office at 804-730-9447 or email vrps@vrps.com for volunteer opportunities.

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VRPS Staff

Enterprise Group Chairs

Resource Service Area Group Chairs Chairs

Board of Directors

Executive Board

2016 vrps boards key leaders & staff President Margaret Thorne Vice President LaTanya Turner Treasurer Kirk Kincannon CPRP Lay Member Rita Miller Executive Director Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE President Margaret Thorne Board Member Michael Kalvort, CPRE Board Member Katey Legg, CPRP Board Member Aaron Reidmiller, CPRP Board Member Blythe Russian Board Member Bill Sgrinia, CPRP Board Member Doug Blount Board Member Kirk Kincannon CPRP Board Member LaTanya Turner Lay Member Rita Miller Executive Director Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE Central Justin Bullock Eastern James Mickle Northern Todd Brown Southwestern Western Claire Richardson, CPRP Aquatics Sandy Kellogg Seniors June Snead Therapeutic Recreation

City of Portsmouth Isle of Wight Parks & Rec. Fairfax County Park Authority VA Dept. of Health Virginia Rec. & Park Society City of Portsmouth Virginia Beach Parks & Rec. Gloucester Parks, Rec. & Tourism Hopewell Rec. & Parks Northern Virginia Reg. Park Authority Danville Parks, Rec. & Tourism Roanoke Co. Parks, Rec. & Tourism Fairfax County Parks Authority Isle of Wight Parks & Rec. VA Department of Health Virginia Rec. & Park Society Fredericksburg Parks, Rec. & Pub. Facilities City of Norfolk Rec. Parks & Open Space Fairfax County Park Authority

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Staunton Parks & Rec. Fairfax County Park Authority Hanover Co. Parks & Rec.

540-332-9168 703-324-9205 804-365-7152

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Annual Conference

Doug Blount Steve Buschor

Roanoke Co. Parks Rec. & Tourism Roanoke Parks & Rec.

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Foundation Awards & Citations

LTI 2016

Management Conf. ‘17 Professional Education Virginia Senior Games Legislative

Greg Sager Hanover County Parks & Rec. Sandy Kellogg Fairfax County Park Authority Jason Bookheimer Danville Parks & Rec. Kristen Hamill, CPRP Newport News Parks Rec. & Tourism Matt Spruill, CPRP Colonial Heights Rec. & Parks Lakita Watson, CPRP Suffolk Parks & Rec. Shannon Moore, CPRP Virginia Beach Parks & Rec. Jeff Sykes Newport News Parks, Rec. & Tourism Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE Virginia Rec. & Park Society Art Thatcher, CPRP, AFO, MPA GreenPlay LLC

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CEO Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE Administrative Assistant Lori Haislip Member Services Coor. Nancy Turnage

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Board Liaisons Central

Aaron Reidmiller, CPRP Eastern LaTanya Turner, CPRP Northern Blythe Russian Southwestern Bill Sgrinia, CPRP; Doug Blount Western Katey Legg, CPRP RESOURCE GROUPS Aquatics

Blythe Russian Seniors Michael Kalvort, CPRE

COMMITTEES LTI 2016

Annual Conference 2016 Management Conference 2017 Virginia Senior Games 2016 Awards & Citations

Margaret Thorne; LaTanya Turner, CPRP Margaret Thorne; Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE LaTanya Turner, CPRP Jim Stutts CPRP, CAE Aaron Reidmiller, CPRP

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Professional Education

Jim Stutts CPRP, CAE Jim Stutts CPRP, CAE; Art Thatcher CPRP, AFO, MPA Michael Kalvort, CPRE

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Thursday, March 3 Reynolds Scholarship App Deadline 1:00pm 2016 AC Meeting Tuesday, March 15 1:00pm ARG GoToMeeting Thursday, March 17 10:00am 2016 Exec Committee Mtg Friday, March 18 10:00am SRG Meeting - Conference Call 11:00am LTI walk thru Monday, March 21 Athletic Fields 601 - Salem Tuesday, March 22 Athletic Fields 601 - Chesapeake Wednesday, March 23 Athletic Fields 601 - Henrico Thursday, March 24 Athletic Fields 601 - Loudoun Wednesday, March 30 SA/RG P&L Reports Distributed

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Central Office Closed - Presidents Day Progress Not Perfection Webinar NSA Bimonthly Meeting

Thursday, April 7 1:00pm 2016 AC Meeting Wednesday, April 13 CPSI Newport News Thursday, April 14 CPSI Newport News Friday, April 15 CPSI Newport News  June Pres Newsletter Submission Deadline

may 2016

Thursday, April 21 10:00am 2016 Board Meeting Sunday, April 24 2016 LTI Monday, April 25 2016 LTI Tuesday, April 26 2016 LTI Wednesday, April 27 10:00am NSA Bimonthly Meeting Sunday, May 1 Thursday, May 5 1:00pm Friday, May 13 10:00am Sunday, May 15 Tuesday, May 17 Wednesday, May 18 Thursday, May 19 Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21 Monday, May 30

End VSG Registration 2016 AC Meeting SRG Meeting June P&R Mag Submission Deadline 2016 VSG 2016 VSG 2016 VSG 2016 VSG 2016 VSG Central Office Closed - Memorial Day

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Monday, February 15 Tuesday, February 16 10:00am Wednesday, February 24 10:00am

March 2016

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Dan Merenick Place of work: Reston Association, Reston, VA Position: Camp Program Manager Education: BS in Business Administration, Robert Morris University Professional Memberships: VRPS, NRPA, ACA Hometown: Warren, PA Favorite experience on the job: Giving youth the opportunity to learn, grow, and expand their horizons Toughest part of the job: Meeting the ever changing needs of busy families Favorite recreational activity: Golf Fantasy vacation destination: Alaska Dan Merenick joined the RA family in fall of 2014 after the camp season had closed but by summer 2015 he had implemented two new specialty camp options; triathlon training and pop-golf, and is welcoming another five for summer 2016; soccer, wilderness, art, music, and Bricks 4 Kidz. Dan has also paved the way for the purchase of two activity busses to replace the previous van rental option; these will come in handy when RA begins offering before and after school care and programming in fall 2016.

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News from fluvanna

Pleasant Grove House Museum

Jason Smith, Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation

“A slice of Fluvanna history resides in the1854 Pleasant Grove House, the only one of its kind seen along Highway 53.”

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Recreation moved 3 of its full time staff into the newly restored Pleasant Grove House Museum, an 1854 Rivanna River plantation home that stands as the centerpiece at Pleasant Grove Park. The Pleasant Grove House is associated with many of the “founding families” of Fluvanna County and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1745, John Haden purchased the land on which his great grandson William D. Haden would build this brick home in 1854 and name it Pleasant Grove. Although much like many other plantations in Virginia, its place in the County’s agrarian landscape and its role in social and economic history are significant.

Pleasant Grove, only 15 miles east of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, was a vibrant and active farming operation in the 1800’s, producing wheat, corn, oats and tobacco. Plantations Pleasant Grove before the renovation. similar to Pleasant Grove depended on Rivanna batteau old batteau artifact is displayed, which was and later on canal boats to transport harvested discovered in the Rivanna almost 20 years tobacco crops and the locally milled corn, ago and saved by a local farmer before wheat, and oat flour downriver to Richmond donating. The museum is also home to the markets and warehouses. only river navigation lock gate in Virginia The Pleasant Grove House Museum not only portrays life in Fl u va n n a C o u n t y throughout the years, but also an account of transportation along the James, Rivanna and railroads that spearheaded the County’s growth in the 1800’s. Arguably the most unique centerpiece at the museum may be found on the 2nd floor where a 150 year

which has been recovered and preserved with a significant amount of its massive timbers still intact.

The Pleasant Grove House Museum is located at Pleasant Grove Park. The 800-acre park has something for everyone. Walk the Heritage Trail to the Rivanna River, take a jog through one of our meadows, enjoy the 21 miles of multi-use horse riding, mountain biking, and hiking trails, or simply enjoy our award winning Meadow Management habitats for bird watching. Along with the museum, the park also consists of softball, baseball and three multi-use fields, a dog park, picnic shelters, a community garden, and the Fluvanna Farmers Market.

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News from arg

Aquatics Resource Group’s Virtual Lifeguard Games and More for 2016

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015 was a busy year for the Aquatics Resource Group (ARG) and we’re excited for more in 2016. After hosting two roundtable events, two full day CEU sessions, and the first ever Virtual Lifeguard games the ARG team was delighted to see everyone at conference in Virginia Beach and share our highlights during the evening social.

Events planned for 2016 include our ‘Op Shop’ Pool Operator Workshop on February 17, two roundtable events, and a full day fall CEU session. The Virtual Lifeguard Games will also be back on in 2016 with new events, new prizes, and more time to get your team into the mix with registration opening in May. Virginia Beach took home the Overall Winner title in 2015 but this year is anyone’s game!

For more information on Aquatics Resource Group happenings please check our webpage at http://tinyurl.com/VRPS-AQGroup

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News from City of hopewell Recreation & Parks Department

Summer Camp Opportunities Expand in Hopewell

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he City of Hopewell Recreation and Parks Department is celebrating a variety of new summer programming opportunities. The department has partnered with the John Randolph Foundation, a local charitable organization dedicated to improving the overall health and wellbeing of the citizens of Hopewell. The department was awarded a $25,000 grant from the John Randolph Foundation in 2015 which allowed for an expanded variety of weeklong, themed summer camps.

The department just received another grant from the John Randolph Foundation for $20,000 for sustainability and additional expansion through the summer in 2016.

Summer camp programs now include a variety of local trips to sporting events, cultural and historical sites, and amusement parks. Additional nature and outdoor elements have been added to camp offerings, as well as more opportunities for water play at the Hopewell Community Center and Pocahontas State Park.

Through the expanded opportunities, participants enjoyed a variety of activities pre-

viously not accessible. Summer camp programs now include a variety of local trips to sporting events, cultural and historical sites, and amusement parks. Additional nature and outdoor elements have been added to camp offerings, as well as more

opportunities for water play at the Hopewell Community Center and Pocahontas State Park.

Another exciting addition was a weeklong camp dedicated to local heroes. Participants got to hang out with members of the Hopewell Police, Fire and Sheriff’s Departments while touring their facilities and completing a variety of themed activities.

Summer program participants also enjoyed expanded arts programming, which resulted in two significant pieces of artwork.

Campers completed a giant 30-foot “thank you” banner, made entirely of painted handprints, which was presented to John Randolph Foundation staff. Also, participants helped create a chalk mural depicting some of Hopewell’s most notable and historic sites, which is now proudly displayed in the lobby at the Hopewell Community Center. Hopewell Recreation and Parks is very excited about all of the new summer programming opportunities and is looking forward to the many memories that will be created in 2016!

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News from LTI

Leadership Training Institute

Its All

This year’s LTI will allow you to share, be shaped by others, and leave you with a

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he famous Swiss psychologist Carl Jung said this about selfawareness, “everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” He also added, “When an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside, as fate.”

The recreation profession, LTI, self-awareness, and Carl Jung….what in the world does one have to do with the other? Actually, the overlap is significant! Our personalities and how we view ourselves and interact with others greatly impacts how successful we are in our profession and in our daily lives. Unfortunately, Carl Jung won’t be speaking at LTI in April of 2016. He passed away in 1961. Don’t be disappointed! The LTI committee has been working at length to put together an amazing slate of speakers and experiences. This year’s LTI will allow you to share, be shaped by others, and leave you with a great, career awakening experience…beginning and ending with you!

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About You!

Your eye opening experience at Wintergreen will begin with a Meyers Briggs personality assessment and an opening session entitled, “That’s Just Who I Am!” This opening session will help to equip you with a self-awareness that will constantly and consistently be revisited throughout your LTI experience. As you learn effective leadership practices and how to manage change you will begin to understand how your personality traits impact your ability to communicate with others as well as how they affect the productive and non-productive interactions that you may experience in your day to day life.

Capping the LTI experience will be a riveting send off by Zin White, a highly decorated civil servant and military veteran who will captivate us all and that “We Can Make a Difference and It Begins with Me!” For those seeking to develop themselves professionally or further their careers, make your attendance at LTI a priority. For supervisors, managers, and administrators, seek out those in your organization that strive to excel professionally and make a commitment in cultivating their talent and desires to shine in our field. Your organization and your staff will benefit from it. Our profession will benefit from it. I challenge you all to learn today, lead tomorrow, and inspire forever!

Sunday, April 24 Monday, April 25 Tuesday, April 26

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam April 13 - 15, 2016 – Newport News, VA Phone: 804-730-9447

CIRCLE REGISTRATION CHOICE

CPSI Course & Exam

FAX: 804-730-9455

On or before 2/25/16 Member Non-Member

*Includes Lunches & Site Visit *Non-Member registration includes one year membership.

CPSI Course Only

Email: vrps@vrps.com

2/26/16 – 3/24/16 Member Non-Member

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*Includes Lunches & Site Visit *Non-Member registration includes one year membership.

CPSI EXAM Only

Web: www.vrps.com

1.2 CEUs are included in the course fee.

*In order to properly accommodate all persons with disabilities, all requests must come in writing no less than 30 days prior to the course and exam. *English as second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. Candidates request forms/fees must be submitted to NRPA no less than 30 days prior to the exam.

Request forms are available online at: http://www.nrpa.org/Professional-Development/Certification/CPRP/The-CPRP-Exam/.

Please complete and return forms and copies to both NRPA and VRPS (address at page bottom). The course host will work collaboratively with NRPA to ensure all approved, reasonable accommodations are met.

*Price includes UPS Ground Shipping within the Continental United States to a BUSINESS address.

Shipping to Residential address will be an additional $10 fee. Please call for international shipping fees.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fee, less a $300 cancellation charge, will be refunded if cancellation is received in writing on or before close of business March 10, 2016. Substitutions are allowed. No refunds will be considered after March 10, 2016.

REGISTRATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.vrps.com First Name: Last Name: Name on Badge: Agency: Title: Shipping Address: (No PO Boxes): ___ ___________________ City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: __ Fax: Address is Business or Residential?

VRPS Member: __Yes __No Attendees that are continuing their certification MUST provide their certification number.

CPSI Certification Number for Renewal: Study materials will not be shipped until both the minimum of 25 course registrants is reached and full individual payment is received. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure timely payment is received by VRPS in order to allow materials to be sent and received, adhering to three weeks minimum preparation as recommended by NRPA.

Credit Card Type: Credit Card Number: Name on Card: Billing Address: Phone: Date:

City: Email: Signature:

Check/PO Number: Exp. Date: Security Code: Agency: State: ____Zip: ___Fax: ___ ___________________

Payment-in-full, in the form of check, money order, or credit card, is required to secure placement in program. If paying by check, make payable to VRPS and mail with registration form to:

Course and Exam will be held at: Denbigh Community Center 15198 Warwick Blvd.

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Virginia Recreation & Park Society Presents

Athletic Fields 601

Field Use, Skinned Area Management, Weed Control, Turf Selection

Smith Turf & Irrigation

www.toro.com

www.smithturf.com

www.turf-equipment.com

VRPS has partnered with Toro to offer an entertaining and educational workshop for athletic field, irrigation and turf maintenance personnel. New material includes equipment shortcuts, field priorities and turf selection. Invest in your hard-working staff; VRPS is bringing the seminar to a location near to you:

Date

Host

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Salem Parks & Recreation

Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium 1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153 540-375-4112

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Western Branch Community Center 4437 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321

Chesapeake Parks & Recreation

757-465-0211 Wednesday. March 23, 2016

Henrico Division of Recreation & Parks

Dorey Park Recreation Center 2999 Darbytown Rd,, Henrico, VA 23231 804-795-2334

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Loudoun Co. Parks, Recreation, & Community Svc.

Claude Moore Recreation Center 46105 Loudoun Park Ln., Sterling, VA 20164 571-258-3600

Lunch is included in the registration fee.

8 - 8:30 am

Check-in

8:30 - 9:45 am

Topics: Cultivation Practices, Field Management, and Tips for a Successful Season

—Jeff Clarke, Presenter

Workshop Schedule Turf Managers CEUs included. (.2 CEUs approved)

9:45 - 10:00 am

Break

10 - 11:15 am

Topics : Field Use, Turf Selection, Top Dressing, Cool vs Warm Season Grasses,

and Weed Control — Dr. Mike Goatley, Presenter 11:15 - 11:45 am

Questions & Answers

11:45am - 12:30pm Lunch 12:30 - 2pm

Product Demonstrations

About our Guest Speakers

Jeff Clarke, CSE is the District Sales Manager – Mid-Atlantic for the Toro Company. He previously served as a Commercial Territory Manager with Turf Equipment and Supply Company and as the Superintendent at Penderbrook Golf Club. Jeff has been part of the turf industry for more than 20 years and regularly presents on relevant industry trends regionally and nationally. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences and is currently completing his Master of Business Administration from Virginia Tech.

Michael Goatley, Jr. is Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist in the Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences of Virginia Tech. Goatley has B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Kentucky and the PhD from Virginia Tech. Following 15 years on the faculty of Mississippi State University, Goatley returned to Blacksburg where his primary responsibilities are statewide development and implementation of educational outreach programs for all areas of turfgrass management. Mike has co-authored four books on sports turf management, was elected to the STMA Board of Directors in 2008, and is served as STMA President in 2012—2013.

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A year of great VRPS events!

News from City of norfolk M e mb e r

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Edward Matthews MLS, CPRP, AFO Place of work - City of Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space Position - Bureau Manager of Recreation and Human Development Education - B.S. Sports & Fitness Administration, Old Dominion University Master of Liberal Studies, Organization Leadership, Fort Hays State University Professional memberships - NRPA, VRPS Hometown - Riverside, CA Family - Married with one son, Tobias

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Favorite experience on the job - My mom is a P.E. teacher at a school attached to one of our recreation centers, so from time to time I get the fun of kicking her out of my gymnasium!

Toughest part of the job - Trying to be all things to everyone Favorite recreational activity - Motorcycles & getting yelled at as a basketball referee Favorite book - The Cay, elementary version of how to deal with life’s challenges If you could go anywhere in the world - Any warm beach with good food!

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VRPS Preferred Vendors All Recreation Anchor Audio Aquatic Council, LLC Aquatic Facility Design Barrs Recreation/BCI Burke Blair Brothers BSN Sports CHA Consulting, Inc. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Court One Cunningham Recreation/GameTime Draper Aden Associates Eskabubble Harper and Company Kimley-Horn Land Planning and Design Associates

Liberty Mountain/Ski Roundtop/Whitetail Resort LSG Landscape Architecture MaxPlayFit Mid-Atlantic Products, Inc. Musco Sports Lighting, LLC National Flag Football National Pools of Roanoke Inc. Pioneer Athletics Playground Specialists, Inc. R.J. Thomas Manufacturing Company Smith-Midland Corporation SSCI Timmons Group Virginia Playground Services Waverly Lawn and Garden

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VRPS SAVINGS DAYS Opening March 25th!

The fun begins NOW! Online savings available on single day admission tickets.

ONLY

$41.00 Ages 3 and up

Purchase Your Tickets Online TODAY! Type the link below into your browser, then log into the site with the USERNAME and PASSWORD provided. Place your credit card order then print out your ticket(s) and bring it with you to the park.

Go to www.kingsdominion.com/save and enter Username: Password:

KDVRPS KDVRPS

Online tickets can be purchased up to the day of your trip.

For up-to-date Park information including hours, go to: www.kingsdominion.com Park open March 25 – October 30, 2016. Soak City is open select dates May 28 – September 5, 2016. © 2016 Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Intimidator™ 305 takes its name from Dale Earnhardt, “the Intimidator” © 2016 Cedar Fair, L.P. KD16-136

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