May 2018 VRPS Magazine

Virginia Parks & Recreation

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Virginia Parks & Recreation

SUMMER 2018 • FEATURES & DEPARTMENTS

Official Publication of the Virginia Recreation & Park Society

Volume 76 SUMMER 2018

Virginia Recreation & Park Society 6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike Suite 109 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Phone: 804-730-9447 Fax: 804-730-9455 vrps@vrps.com www.vrps.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR James C. Stutts, CAE, CPRP

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2018 VRPS Boards, Key Leaders and Staff

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VRPS SUMMER 2018 Calendar of Events

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News from Herndon Parks and Recreation

Excited To Move the Herndon Festival

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News from City of Hopewell

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News from County of Fairfax

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Administrative Assistant Lori Haislip

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Send Articles to: ahendrix@viennava.gov or AmyJo Hendrix, CPRP, Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180

Welcome to Summer

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Member Services Coordinator Nancy Turnage

Editor Amy-Jo Hendrix, CPRP

Message from the President

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Park Improvement Happenings in Hopewell PUMP IT UP!

News from Northern Service Area

VRPS Scholarships

News from James City

Boo Bash at the Beach

News From VSG

Virginia Seniors Games — 40th Anniversary

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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.

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.

ABOUT THE COVER The 40th annual Virginia Senior Games (VSG) was hosted for the second consecutive year by Henrico Recreation and Parks, beginning on May 11, 2018 with Pickleball. 2,530 participants from 22 states competed in 68 events in 18 sports at 13 venues. VSG began as the Golden Olympics in Richmond in 1977 and are qualifying events for National Senior Games. VSG is not possible without the tremendous support and effort of dedicated volunteers, committee members, and patrons.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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ummertime…and the livin’ is anything but easy if you work in the parks and recreation career field. The summer brings with it many challenges, lots of long hours, and more than a few headaches. The summer also provides us with one of the best opportunities to engage our communities. Whether it be for a structured summer camp program or just high volume park usage, recreation professionals have been working hard for months coordinating programs and preparing facilities for the summer rush. In the madness of it all, it’s easy to lose sight of the impact your hard work has on your community. Make sure you take a moment this summer to stop and admire all that’s happening around you. Consider the number of customers using your facilities, the number of children enrolled in your programs, and the number of citizens relying on you and your department for a variety of other services. This is why we do what we do!

Amid the madness of summer preparations, VRPS members have been hard at work coordinating a variety of engagements across the state. The Southwestern Service area hosted the Bag of Tricks workshop at the Wytheville Community Center.

The workshop attracted over 70 registered participants and has created a wave of momentum for growth in the SWSA. The 2018 Leadership Training Institute lived up to its reputation as one of the premier opportunities for leadership development and professional growth. VRPS teamed up with Cunningham Recreation and Gametime to offer a unique playground design training program with exclusive access to playground funding opportunities. The program was offered in various locations across the state with successful registration. A variety of other training opportunities were offered as well including the Certified Playground Safety Inspector course and Hands on Athletic Fields training.

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Committees, service areas, Aaron Reidmiller President, Virginia Recreation and resource groups have been & Park Society busy planning a variety of upcoming events that are going to be nothing less than spectacular! The Virginia Senior Games was a huge success in its 40th year with over 1,300 athletes. The Management Conference planning committee has been working hard to add a unique special events element to the conference. The Annual Conference being held in Henrico County will be a truly memorable experience with some tremendous educational opportunities and a variety of new sessions geared specifically towards parks operations and maintenance. I was excited to attend the first-ever meeting of the newly formed Special Events Resource Group, and the Therapeutic Resource Group is up and running again with new leadership and a renewed interest. A variety of additional opportunities are in the works for later in the year so please keep an eye out for more information.

All of these exciting workshops, conferences, and training opportunities require a great deal of behind the scenes coordination. I would like to sincerely thank all of my colleagues who have worked tirelessly to make these opportunities come to fruition. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the Society and to our profession. It is truly my pleasure to work with such skilled and committed professionals from all across the state. I hope you all have a great summer and find the time to stop, look around, and realize your impact on your community and your profession.

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2018 VRPS BOARDS, KEY LEADERS & STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Vice President Treasurer Lay Member Executive Director

Aaron Reidmiller, CPRP Kim Turner, CPRP, CTRS Mike Morris, CPRP Rita Miller Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Vice President Treasurer Lay Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Executive Director

Aaron Reidmiller, CPRP Kim Turner, CPRP, CTRS Mike Morris, CPRP Rita Miller Doug Blount Arlana Fauntleroy, CPRP Jane Shelhorse Dan Smith, CPRP Margaret Thorne LaTanya Turner, CPRP Jim Stutts, CAE, CPRP

SERVICE AREA CHAIRS Central Eastern Northern Southwest Western

Nil Patel Mark Palamarchuck Sarah Oberther, CPRP Crystal Hylton Justin Bullock, CPRP

RESOURCE GROUP CHAIRS Aquatics Seniors Park Operations

Josh Schmidt Adriana Carr, MPA Marlie Creasey-Smith

ENTERPRISE GROUP CHAIRS

Hopewell Recreation & Parks New Kent County Parks & Recreation Stafford Co. Parks, Rec., & Comm. Fac. Virginia Department of Health Virginia Recreation & Park Society

804-541-2353 804-966-8502 540-658-4871 804-864-7897 804-730-9447

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Hopewell Recreation & Parks New Kent County Parks & Recreation Stafford Co. Parks, Rec., & Comm. Fac. Virginia Department of Health Roanoke Co. Parks, Recreation & Tourism James City Co. Parks & Recreation Fredericksburg Pks, Rec & Public Facilities Hanover County Parks & Recreation City of Portsmouth Isle of Wight Parks & Recreation Virginia Recreation & Park Society

804-541-2353 804-966-8502 540-658-4871 804-864-7897 540-387-6061 757-259-5377 540-372-1086 (209) 804-365-4693 757-393-5143 x 4264 757-357-5951 804-730-9447

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Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks Portsmouth Parks, Rec. & Leisure Services Fairfax County Park Authority Wytheville Parks & Recreation Louisa Co. Parks, Recreation & Tourism

804-652-1441 757-393-8481 703-622-3925 276-223-3517 540-967-4424

pat@henrico.us palamarchuckm@portsmouthva.gov sarah.oberther@fairfaxcounty.gov crystal@wytheville.org jbullock@louisa.org

Arlington Co. Dept. of Parks & Recreation Richmond Parks, Rec & Comm. Facilities

703-228-0554 804-646-0199

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Annual Conference 2018 Annual Conference 2019

Foundation Awards & Citations

LTI 2018

Management Conference 2019

Professional Education Virginia Senior Games

Magazine Editor Students Webinar Chair

Neil Luther Cindy Roeder Sara Baldwin Aimee Vosper Greg Sager Sandy Kellogg Jason Bookheimer, CPRP Kat Fish Amy Woodson Lakita Watson, CPRP Mark Furlo, CPRP Shannon Moore, CPRP Andy Crane Heather Clement Amy-Jo Hendrix, CPRP Lakita Watson, CPRP Janit Llewellyn Allen

Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks Herndon Parks & Recreation Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority Hanover County Parks & Recreation Fairfax County Park Authority Danville Parks and Recreation Prince William Parks and Recreation Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Suffolk Parks & Recreation Portsmouth Parks, Rec & Leisure Services Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks Vienna Parks & Recreation Suffolk Parks & Recreation VA Dept of Conservation & Recreation

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lut08@henrico.us cindy.roeder@herndon-va.gov sara.baldwin@fairfaxcounty.gov aimee.vosper@fairfaxcounty.gov rgsager@hanovercounty.gov sandra.kellogg@fairfaxcounty.gov bookhjl@danvilleva.gov kfish@pwcgov.org awoodson@vbgov.com lwatson@suffolkva.us furlom@portsmouthva.gov smoore@vbgov.com cra18@henrico.us cle066@henrico.us ahendrix@viennava.gov lwatson@suffolkva.us Janit.Llewellyn@dcr.virginia.gov

VRPS STAFF

Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE Lori Haislip Nancy Turnage

CEO Administrative Assistant Member Services Coordinator

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BOARD LIAISONS EVENTS

2018 LTI....................................................... Margaret Thorne Annual Conference 2018...................... Aaron Reidmiller Annual Conference 2019...................... Mike Morris Management Conference 2019.......... LaTanya Turner Virginia Senior Games 2018................. Aaron Reidmiller

RESOURCE GROUPS

Aquatic....................................................... Arlana Fauntleroy Park Operations....................................... Dan Smith Senior.......................................................... Jane Shelhorse Therapeutic Recreation........................ Arlana Fauntleroy

SERVICE AREAS

COMMITTEES

Central........................................................ Kim Turner Eastern........................................................ LaTanya Turner Northern.................................................... Mike Morris Southwestern........................................... Doug Blount Western...................................................... Jane Shelhorse

Awards & Citations......................................Margaret Thorne Communications..........................................Aaron Reidmiller Foundation.....................................................Jim Stutts Legislation......................................................Kim Turner Nominations & Elections..........................LaTanya Turner Professional Education..............................Arlana Fauntleroy Special Events and Marketing.................LaTanya Turner Student Initiatives.......................................LaTanya Turner

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All day ������������������� 2018 Annual Conference Education Session Proposal Submission Deadline 8:30am ������������������ Eastern Service Area SUMMER SURVIVAL 10:00am ��������������� Park Operations Resource Group & STMA meeting 6:00am ����������������� E-update 11:00am ����������������� 2019 Annual Conference Committee Meeting 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Special Events & Activities Committee Meeting 10:00am ��������������� Senior Resource Group Meeting @ VRPS Central Office 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� VRPS Management/Special Events Conference Committee Meeting 1:30pm ������������������� Park Operations Resource Group Board Meeting 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Committee Meeting 10:30am ����������������� Annual Conference 2018 Exhibit/Sponsors Committee Meeting 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� Executive Committee Meeting 10:00am ��������������� 2018 Annual Conference Education Committee Meeting 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� Northern Service Area Meeting All day ������������������� Service Area/Resource Group Profit & Loss Reports Distributed All day ������������������� 2018 Annual Conference Early Registration and Scholarship Application Deadline All day ������������������� 2018 VRPS Awards Submission Deadline – EARLY RATE

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All day ������������������� Holiday – Central Office Closed 6:00am ����������������� E-update 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Special Events & Activities Committee Meeting 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� VRPS Management/Special Events Conference Committee Meeting 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Committee Meeting 10:00am ��������������� Eastern Service Area Board Meeting 10:30am ����������������� Annual Conference 2018 Exhibit/Sponsors Committee Meeting All day ������������������� August Presidents Newsletter Submission Deadline All day ������������������� DEADLINE: Service Area/Resource Group Ballots to Central Office 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� VRPS Board Meeting 10:00am ��������������� Foundation Board Meeting 10:00am ��������������� 2018 Annual Conference Education Committee Meeting 6:00am ����������������� E-update All day ������������������� 2018 VRPS Awards Submission Deadline All day ������������������� Senior Resource Group Fall Conference Early Registration Deadline

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VRPS SUMMER 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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All day ������������������� Board Ballots Open 6:00am ����������������� E-update 11:00am ����������������� 2019 Annual Conference Committee Meeting 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Special Events & Activities Committee Meeting 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� VRPS Management/Special Events Conference Committee Meeting 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Committee Meeting 10:30am ����������������� Annual Conference 2018 Exhibit/Sponsors Committee Meeting 10:00am ��������������� Senior Resource Group Conference Call SPRING 2018

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All day ������������������� Holiday- Central Office Closed All day ������������������� Ballot Results Reported to Boards 6:00am ����������������� E-update 11:00am ����������������� 2019 Annual Conference Committee Meeting 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Special Events & Activities Committee Meeting All day ������������������� Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course – Roanoke 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� VRPS Management/Special Events Conference Committee Meeting All day ������������������� Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course – Roanoke 8:30am ������������������ Central Service Area “RP 4 PR” 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Committee Meeting 10:30am ����������������� Annual Conference 2018 Exhibit/Sponsors Committee Meeting All day ������������������� Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course – Roanoke All day ������������������� October Presidents Newsletter Submission Deadline 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� Northern Service Area Meeting 10:00am ��������������� 2018 Annual Conference Education Committee Meeting 6:00am ����������������� E-update 8:30am ������������������ Senior Resource Group Fall Conference All day ������������������� 2019 MCFEI Speaker Session Proposal Submission Deadline

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VRPS SUMMER 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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All day ������������������� Service Area/Resource Group Profit & Loss Reports Distributed 6:00am ����������������� E-update 11:00am ����������������� 2019 Annual Conference Committee Meeting 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Special Events & Activities Committee Meeting All day ������������������� Holiday – Central Office Closed 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� VRPS Management/Special Events Conference Committee Meeting 9:00am ����������������� 2018 Annual Conference Committee Meeting 10:30am ����������������� Annual Conference 2018 Exhibit/Sponsors Committee Meeting All day ������������������� November Parks & Recreation Magazine Submission Deadline 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� Foundation Board Meeting 10:00am ��������������� 2018 Annual Conference Education Committee Meeting 6:00am ����������������� E-update 10:00am ��������������� Executive Committee Meeting All day ������������������� DEADLINE: Service Area/Resource Group Proposed Budgets Due to Central Office 6:00am ����������������� E-update

Visit www.vrps.com/Calendar for the complete VRPS Calendar of Events.

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NEWS FROM HERNDON PARKS AND RECREATION

EXCITED TO MOVE THE

HERNDON FESTIVAL In 2019, the Herndon Festival will move to a new location within the Town of Herndon. As a recreation professional, you know there are many people and logistics to consider when you move a 38 year old event, steeped in tradition, to a new location.

Annually over 80,000 people attend the Herndon Festival and it is known as the largest free event in Northern Virginia. The 39th Annual Herndon Festival will still provide the elements people enjoy, but in a new way, in a completely new environment; entertainment, a carnival, kids’ activities, 10K/5K races, vendors galore, plus free admission and a free shuttlebus.

The Herndon Festival is accustomed to change – growing from a one-day to four-day event over the years. Our ultimate goal is to provide a fun and safe event, which will remain the cherished Festival people have enjoyed. Mark your calendar and join us to see if we accomplished our mission with the new location and layout, May 30-June 2, 2019. You can also follow all the 2019 details at www.HerndonFestival.net.

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Save the Date!

Senior Resource Group Fall Conference Friday, September 28, 2018 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Dorothy Hart Community Center 408 Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Mark your calendars: Early Bird registration ends July 31, 2018 Fee

Early Bird Registration (now-July 31)

Regular Registration (August 1-31)

Late Registration (after September 1)

Member Fee

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$55.00

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Non-Member Fee

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Student Member Fee

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NEWS FROM CITY OF HOPEWELL

Park Improvement Happenings in Hopewell

By Aaron Reidmiller, Director, City of Hopewell Parks and Recreation Hopewell Recreation and Parks is currently managing two large capital improvement projects that will drastically improve recreation opportunities throughout the city. The Department is facilitating the renovation of Arlington Park, a five-acre neighborhood park that was established in the mid-90’s on the site of a former elementary school. The project will include 1,200 feet of improved paved walking trails, a completely renovated playground space, refurbished basketball courts, new picnic pavilion, and a variety of other improvements like landscaping, signage, and fencing. Staff from the Recreation and Parks Department are managing the project with assistance from the city’s Engineering and Public Works Departments. Maintenance personnel

from the department are also performing the majority of the site work. Timmons Group assisted with the new park design and Cunningham Recreation and Max Play Fit are providing new equipment.

The renovation project is scheduled to be completed in June of 2018.

Department is also managing the construction of the Hopewell Riverwalk, a 1,700-foot linear elevated boardwalk that follows the shoreline of the river of the Appomattox River. The Riverwalk will be constructed in an area that offers sweeping vistas of the confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers and is the home to healthy populations of bald eagle and river osprey. The Riverwalk will originate at Hopewell’s recently renovated City Park and continue along the river shoreline. The proposed second phase of the project will eventually provide a complete connection from City Park to the Hopewell City Marina.

The Hopewell Riverwalk will provide various recreational opportunities including walking, jogging, and wildlife viewing. The Virginia Environmental Endowment has provided $20,000 in support of educational signage that will be strategically placed along the Riverwalk.

The project is scheduled to be completed in October of 2018.

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NEWS FROM COUNTY OF FAIRFAX

WHAT’S NEW IN YOUR COUNTY OR TOWN? Let VRPS spread the word about all your hard work!

Email us at vrps@vrps.com and appear in our next magazine.

A simple, old fashioned hand pump serves up all kinds of fun and learning.

By Yvonne Johnson, Manager, Frying Pan Farm Park – Fairfax County Park Authority Eric Sumner, farm mechanic at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon, Virginia, built a freestanding box to house an old pump.

With a pipe and a five-gallon reservoir bucket hidden in the box sections, the water recirculates from the bucket you can see to the one you can’t via simple gravity.

The water can then be pumped over and

over without having to be refilled. When asked what the goal of this build was, Sumner responded, “There are so many things on the farm we tell the kids not to touch, I wanted then to have something we were inviting them to touch.

Something dynamic and interactive.”

Park staff can incorporate this into interpretive programs or leave it out for visitors to interact with on their own.

Its gravity-powered recirculating feature and small size make it portable, allowing interpreters to use it anywhere at the park or for outreach activities. Hydrodynamics, cause and effect, simple machines, energy in/energy out, and ways of the past are just of the few learning opportunities this tool can offer. It also happens to be lots of fun.

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NEWS FROM NORTHERN SERVICE AREA

VRPS Scholarships

reviewed in light of the quality of the responses provided in the application and the following criteria: n Service to VRPS: involvement in service areas, resource groups, committee positions held, and volunteer experiences. Student applicants may describe their involvement with parks and recreation agencies including employment and volunteer experience. n Scholarship preference will be given to those individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the profession through membership in VRPS and the Foundation of VRPS. n Demonstrated financial need.

By Sheri Conrad, Manager, Bluemont Community Center, County of Loudoun Parks, Recreation and Community Services Do you miss out on the Annual Conference or other wonderful training opportunities because of lack of funds?

Did you know the Foundation of VRPS offers scholarships? Did you know that the Northern Service Area allocates funds each year specifically for those working in the Northern Service Area?

n James K Cole Scholarship (odd years) n James A Reynolds (even years) Scholarships applications are currently being accepted for The 2018 VRPS Annual Conference in Henrico, VA November 3-6, 2018. Application deadline is June, 30, 2018 and the 2019 Management Conference and Special Events & Festivals Institute in Suffolk, VA on February 23-26, 2019.

Application deadline November 30, 2018.

Applications and further information can be found online at www.vrps.com/ Foundation.

Don’t let this wonderful opportunity pass you by. The Northern Service Area allocates funds for the following scholarships: n The VRPS Annual Conference n Management Conference and Special Events & Festivals Institute n Leadership Training Institute

Contact information for the Northern Service Area can be found at www. vrps.com/AboutUs/ServiceAreas/ NorthernServiceArea

The Foundation of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society Scholarship Committee reviews all applications. Applicants are

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NEWS FROM JAMES CITY

Boo Bash at the Beach

By Julie Northcott-Wilson, James City County Parks & Recreation Department Visitors to James City County’s Jamestown Beach Event Park on October 21, 2017 were greeted by an intriguing sight – rows and rows of pumpkins, lined up on the sand. Beyond the beachfront pumpkin panorama, costumed staff members and local merchants staged in decorated pop-up tents dispensed a variety of treats and giveaways. County employees directed Halloween-themed craft projects including pumpkin decorating. Children happily bounced in colorful inflatables as a D.J. played beach-themed music and entertained the crowd with family games.

Welcome to BOO BASH AT THE BEACH, proclaimed signs guiding patrons along the sandy shore of the James River.

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hosted Halloween Tales, an event consisting of an outdoor movie and trunk-or-treating, at Veterans Park, home to the popular playground Kidsburg. Halloween Tales quickly became an eagerly-anticipated highlight of the fall season, with local businesses lavishly decorating cars from whose trunks they distributed candy and toys to excited children.

James City County is a rapidly-growing region; the County’s population has increased 57% since 2000. By 2014, staff realized that Halloween Tales was outgrowing Veterans Park, which has only 155 parking spaces. Lack of sufficient parking frustrated families forced to circle the lot looking for a spot, while departing guests struggled to turn left at the park exit thanks to the line of cars waiting to enter Veterans Park. The following year, the Department attempted to improve traffic flow by recommending that event attendees enter via the little-used back entrance.

The unintended result was that residents of a large apartment complex adjacent to Veterans Park got trapped in event traffic and experienced lengthy delays commuting home from work.

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Across town, a renovation project underway at Jamestown Beach Event Park was soon to provide Parks & Recreation with a new location to host large events. The beach, featuring several flat grassy areas, could accommodate three times as many cars as Veterans Park. The award-winning overhaul of the beach included extensive shoreline restoration, construction of a concessions building, ADA improvements and replacement of Porta-johns with permanent restrooms.

Special Events Recreation Program Coordinator Joy Johnson was thrilled to have the opportunity to move Halloween Tales from Veterans Park to the more spacious Jamestown Beach Event Park. However, a complication soon arose. When Halloween Tales began, it was the only event of its type in James City County. Due to its popularity, over the years several local organizations introduced similar events, typically held a few days prior to October 31. One such event was headquartered directly across the street from Jamestown Beach Event Park and was scheduled for the same evening. The competing event’s organizers expressed concern that Halloween Tales, then a free event, would reduce their paid event’s attendance and admission revenue.

Rescheduling was not feasible for either party. In the end, weather intervened and a torrential downpour hampered both events’ success. Although rain rather than competition was blamed for halving attendance, Johnson resolved to rebrand and restructure Halloween Tales – she sought a new approach that would stand apart from the trunk-or-treat events occurring nearly every evening of Halloween week.

Revamping an event with a long history is not an easy task.

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closes at sunset. “I wanted to do something unique – my concept became a day at the beach with a Halloween twist,” Johnson said. She retained trunk-or-treating, but since cars are prohibited on the beach, Parks & Recreation provided each participating local business and nonprofit with a tent to decorate. “We wanted to continue to build relationships with local businesses and community organizations, and to give them an opportunity to showcase their products and services,” Johnson explained.

The inaugural Boo Bash at the Beach attracted over 600 people and was well received by the public. Comments received on event evaluation cards included “Very nice, well organized, lots of room, will come again. Our grandchildren loved it,” “Very fun. Kids had a blast,” and “Great event, very nice, awesome value!” Boo Bash at the Beach was very affordable; patrons paid a parking fee of $5 per car, which offset 38% of event expenses.

The second annual Boo Bash at the Beach is scheduled for October 20. Johnson foresees few changes in the event’s site plan and activity schedule, but she plans to invite more food vendors this time. James City County has experienced a surge in both the supply of and demand for food trucks; Parks & Recreation has kept pace with the trend by developing procedures to accommodate food trucks in parks and at special events.

Parks & Recreation Director John Carnifax sees a symbiosis between the Boo Bash and Jamestown Beach Event Park.

“The beach has given new life to an old event. At the same time, Boo Bash at the Beach is introducing the beach to people who may never have visited before, or perhaps haven’t yet seen the fantastic renovations. We hope that patrons will return to enjoy fishing, kayaking, sunny summer days and the beach’s amazing views,” Carnifax said.

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NEWS FROM VSG

VIRGINIA SENIOR GAMES Henrico, Virginia

“Where Athletes are Forever Young”

By Nancy Turnage The year was 1978. Gas was .63 cents/ gallon. Eight-track tapes were blaring music in tape decks costing over $100.00 A new home required a $13,650 investment, and popular movies included “Saturday Night Fever” and “Close Encounters of a Third Kind”. Jimmy Carter was the President and John Dalton the Virginia Governor.

Virginia’s parks and recreation departments were well-established and looking for ways to increase activities for

senior adults. The “Golden Olympics”, an annual event developed by members of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society, was launched in May and hosted

by Henrico Recreation and Parks and the University of Richmond. Forty years later, the Virginia Senior Games, or VSG, is a nationally-recognized amateur athletic event for adults 50 and older, attracting thousands of participants and offering over twenty Olympic-style events.

offer “The Games”, and today all fifty have a senior Olympic organization that is represented by the National Senior Games Association, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. In even years, athletes have the opportunity to qualify for National Senior Games which takes place in odd years. Athletes must qualify to participate at the National level, and Virginia is an open state, in that out-ofstate athletes are invited to participate along with Virginia residents.

Virginia was one of the first states to

THIS IS WHAT 97 LOOKS LIKE!

The Gold, Silver, and Bronze athlete medals, along with the souvenir annual t-shirts, with a unique design each year, have become collectors’ items.

VSG is hosted in localities around the Commonwealth and move every four years to a new location; to date they have taken place in at least eight different localities, and many volunteers from the early years have come full-circle and are now active participants.

Virginia’s Plan for Well-Being is a call to action for Virginians to create and sustain conditions that support health and well-being. Currently, many communities are coming together to improve health.

In 2018, VSG’s 40th anniversary, the Games have returned to their place of birth, Henrico. They continue to promote physical and social wellness and healthy lifestyles for Virginia residents, age 50 and better, and they are positioned to expand with the ever-increasing senior population.

They have become more than an athletic competition but also foster inspiration and friendships. GAME ON.

Living an active lifestyle supports wellness, improves mood and reduces chronic disease.

It alleviates depression, decreases body fat and creates stronger bones. In addition to lowering the risk of falls, a leading cause of injury among older adults.

There is a role for everyone to move Virginia forward to becoming the healthiest state in the nation. The Virginia Senior Games is a banner event for health and wellness among older adults. __________ Credit: Virginia’s Plan for Well-Being, 2016-2020 Virginia Department of Health

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Senior Citizen Demographics The senior population is the fastest growing consumer group in the country, and Virginians, like the rest of America, are riding the age wave:

“I am a cyclist. I was a bike racer in the early 70’s. But, raising kids and other things cut into my time, and I let go of cycling, in fact, I let go of fitness in general. Fast forward several years. A friend who is a runner told me about the games, so thought I’d give it a try. I trained for a few months, filled out the paperwork and traveled to Hampton Roads for the events. The first thing that struck me was how friendly and helpful the volunteers in the registration center were. The next thing that I noticed was how open and helpful the competitors were. In one short morning, I made friends that have lasted for a couple of years now, and I find myself looking forward to seeing them again as much as competing. However, not wanting to let myself or my friends down has kept me training harder than ever and I have rediscovered fitness as a lifestyle, not just for competition. The Virginia Senior Games has, through the wonderful volunteers and fellow athletes, cajoled me into a healthier lifestyle.”

— G. Kuchel

• The number of Virginians over the age of sixty will increase from 1.4 million (17.8% of the population) in 2010 to 2.3 million (23.9%) in 2030, according to projections of the Virginia Employment Commission.

• Collectively, seniors control 50% of all discretionary income and spend more than $60 billion annually in the United States.

• Roughly 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 today, and this will continue every day through 2030 (Pew Research Center).

• An American turns 50 every 7 seconds – that’s more than 12,500 people every day (US Census).

• The senior age group is now, for the first time, the largest in terms of size and percent of the population in the U.S. By 2015, those aged 50 and older will represent 45 percent of the U.S. population (AARP).

“I’m 68 and retired from two professions but still working self-employed building small docks for electric pontoon boat on local lakes. I’ve been participating off and on in Virginia Senior Games since 2009. What a great program to keep our aging population stimulated and motivated to continue vigorous physical activity thru age 100 and beyond. I qualified for and will be attending National Senior Games this summer and my grandchildren who live in that area will be coming to watch me compete. My children and grandchildren in the Virginia area came to watch me compete this year. I believe this is a great potential market for businesses catering to seniors and the market is mushrooming.”

— G. Metzinger

This growing population represents economic clout and a flair for living!

2018 VSG Athlete Statistics Event Participants

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Athletes 50-59

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Athletes 60-69

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Athletes 70-79

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Athletes 80-84

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Athletes 90+

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FEE: $80 PER GOLFER CHECK-IN STARTS @ 11 A.M. SHOTGUN START AT NOON 20 TEAMS (80 GOLFERS) MAXIMUM The Central Service Area is bringing back the golf tournament to the VRPS Annual Conference in 2018!

Your fee includes: golf, cart, range balls, and a box lunch.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at many levels.

Form your team and let’s see who can “Swing It”.

TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM: https://datadsgn.formstack.com/forms/vrps_2018_golf_tournament

DETAILS/SPONSORSHIP QUESTIONS: Mark Pinney Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation 804-748-1992 email:pinneym@chesterfield.gov

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COURSE SPONSORSHIPS LONGEST DRIVE HOLE (1)$150

PAR 3 HOLE CONTEST (5)$150

HOLE SPONSORSHIPS (12)$150

Business logo on golf sign at hole

Business logo on golf sign at hole

Business logo on golf sign at hole

PACKAGE SPONSORSHIPS BEVERAGE CART (2) $1,500

LUNCH SPONSOR (1)- $2,500

One team in the golf tournament One Par 3 sign Recognized as beverage cart sponsor before outing Business logo on the beverage cart Listed in the VRPS Golf Brochure

One team in the golf tournament One Hole Sponsorship Sign Logo name on box lunches Your business banner displayed at check-in Recognized as lunch sponsor before outing Listed in the VRPS Golf Brochure

AWARDS SPONSOR/ AFTER PARTY at MIDNIGHT BREWERY (1) $3,500 Two teams in the Golf Tournament Two Hole Sponsorship signs Display your business logo at check in and after party business logo displayed on welcome sign Reserved table for both your golf teams at the After Party Recognized at awards sponsor before outing Listed in the VRPS Golf Brochure

Please provide the following information when registering: • Captain’s Name • Organization • Phone and E-mail • Desired Sponsored Hole Number • Business Logo

Sycamore Creek Golf Course 1991 Manakin Road, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103

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REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT WWW.VRPS.COM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

Full Delegate Price includes: All Educational Sessions, Exhibit Hall light hors d’oeuvres, Awards Banquet Dinner, and ALL Socials.

FULL DELEGATE REGISTRATIONS

VRPS MEMBER

NON-MEMBER

$405

$480

$430

$505

$455

$530

VRPS MEMBER

NON-MEMBER

Sunday (includes Educational Sessions and Keynote Session)

$205

$280

Monday (includes Educational Sessions, Exhibit Hall and Light Hors d’oevres)

$180

$255

Tuesday

$180

$255

DAILY REGISTRATION

STUDENTS

For Daily Registration, Deduct $10 for Early (through June 30), Add $10 for Late (September 1 of after).

PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES $25

*Full-time students only.

ADDITIONAL TICKETS

CEU FEES

$45

Mobile App

Registrants will be notified before the conference to download our event app. Please follow the link and download Crowd Compass. You will want to be informed and have the app ready by the conference start date as this is where we will have the Conference Schedule, Social information and Exhibit Hall information.

PAYMENT IN FULL MUST BE MADE ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 OR REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED.

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STUDENT MEMBERSHIP =

FREE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION* *Register on or before August 31, 2018

NOVEMBER 4-6, 2018  HENRICO, VA

What is the Virginia Recreation and Park Society?

VRPS is a private, non-profit professional organization, founded in 1953 and incorporated in 1956. Its purpose 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, into one body. The members work together to promote and improve the profession in all its diversity. VRPS is affiliated with the National Recreation and Park Association.

BECOME A STUDENT MEMBER FOR ONLY $25 A YEAR! JOIN AT VRPS.COM

Student Membership includes FREE registration to 2018 Annual Conference plus access to internship/job postings, subscription to publications, membership directory, educational and networking opportunities, scholarships, and much more.

Why should I attend the VRPS Annual Conference?

Each year VRPS members and friends gather for the Annual Conference which provides an opportunity for professionals, students, and exhibitors to discuss trends and areas of common interest. In addition to the educational aspects, the conference provides opportunities for networking and professional recognition.

Complimentary student registration to 2018 Annual Conference is made possible through a generous educational grant from Foundation of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society. Student membership must be valid at time of conference registration and through November 30, 2018. Students must be enrolled FULL-TIME in a college or university to qualify. Become a member to qualify for member rates!

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

Register online; if you are not recognized as a VRPS student member, purchase your membership prior.

FULL –TIME STUDENT REGISTRATION FEES

VRPS STUDENT MEMBER

NON-MEMBER

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

FREE

$85 each

Full (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)

FREE

$245

$85 each

$110 each

$245

$270

On or before August 31, 2018

September 1, 2018 and after Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday Full (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)

Visit www.vrps.com/JoinUs/Students to keep up on all VRPS Student Opportunities!

Click here to see Career Opportunities available with VRPS Affiliates Questions? Contact the VRPS Board of Directors Student Liaison.

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64th Annual Conference November 4, 2018 Silent Auction Donation Form Company Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name: ___________________________________ Title: _________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________ Fax: _________________________________ Email: _________________________________________ URL: ____________________________________ Item Description:

Notes or Restrictions:

Expiration Date: _________________________________________________________________________ What is the estimated value of your donations? $___________________________________________ Return Donation Form with Donation Item to: Henrico County Recreation and Parks Attn: Kim Nester 6800 Staples Mill Road Henrico, VA 23228 nes@henrico.us

For VRPS/COMITTE use only: Item#__________ SOLD TO: ___________________________ AGENCY/COMPANY: __________________________ AMOUNT: _____________ PAYMENT: ______________ DATE: __________ Credit VRPS Service Area/Resource Group: ______________

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2018 VRPS Member Ticket Program www.vrps.com/Services/TicketPrograms.aspx Phone: (804) 730-9447 Fax (804) 730-9455 Consignment (Hardcopy) and Online (E-Ticket) Sales Offered 

Ticket prices are the same for both hardcopy (consignment) and online sales.

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All tickets are for ages 3 and up.

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A ticket contract is required for consignment sales, and shipping charges apply: 

UPS Ground: $15

Overnight: $35

Pickup: Free

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There are no returns for online sales. Tickets are purchased point-of-sale via credit/debit card payment.

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Payment for consignment (hardcopy tickets) must be in the form of cashier’s/certified check or money order—no personal checks.

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Ticket prices do NOT include parking.

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VRPS Super Saver comp tickets ARE offered with online purchase: one comp ticket per 20 purchased.

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All unsold hardcopy tickets must be returned to VRPS by COB 11/9/2018 in order to receive invoice credit.

Kings Dominion Consignment

Kings Dominion Online (E-Ticket)

GOOD ANY DAY $40 Valid any 2018 park operating day EXCEPT park rental days *VRPS SUPER SAVER $38 Valid on the following dates EXCEPT park rental days:  Saturday, March 24—Sunday, May 20  Friday, July 6—Tuesday, July 31  Saturday, September 22—Sunday, October 28 *One complimentary ticket provided for every 20 tickets purchased

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Link available at http://www.vrps.com/Services/ TicketPrograms/KingsDominion Maximum of 50 GAD/VRPS SUPER SAVER tickets per order $5.99-$9.99 processing fee on every order.

E-ticket (print at home or show on personal device at gate).

Complimentary tickets are added to order prior to checkout.

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Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam September 12-14, 2018 – Roanoke, VA Phone: 804-730-9447

CIRCLE REGISTRATION CHOICE

CPSI Course & Exam

FAX: 804-730-9455

On or before 7/31/18 Member Non-Member

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

CPSI Course Only

Email: vrps@vrps.com

8/1/18 – 8/31/18 Member Non-Member

9/1/18 or after Member Non-Member

$590

$665

$650

$725

$680

$755

Member

Non-Member

Member

Non-Member

Member

Non-Member

$450

$525

$500

$575

$520

$595

Member

Non-Member

Member

Non-Member

Member

Non-Member

$145

$195

$155

$205

$165

$215

*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.

*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.

*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.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fee, less a $300 cancellation charge, will be refunded if cancellation is received in writing by July 31, 2018. Substitutions are allowed. No refunds will be considered after July 31, 2018.

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.

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: Green Ridge Recreation Center 7415 Wood Haven Road Roanoke, VA 24019 (540) 777-6300

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

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Resource materials developed especially for this course are included in the registration fee and will be mailed to all participants who pre-register.

If you have previously attended the course and wish to take only the exam, you may register for that portion of the program only. Exam only participants can purchase the resource/study material at www.nrpa.org.

All participants who pass the exam will be issued a Certified Playground Safety Inspector’s “CPSI” Certificate.

Hotel reservations must be made separately – information is available at the bottom of this page.

Total registration is limited to 80.

No walk-ins are allowed for the course or exam.

The exam is administered on the third and final day of the course.

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About the Course According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, it is estimated that each year over 200,000 injuries occur on playgrounds and 70% of these occurred at public parks and schoolyards.

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Administrators Supervisors Risk Managers Public Works Departments Building & Grounds Maintenance Staff Engineers Architects Playground Equip. Representatives Operators & Caretakers of Playgrounds In: Parks o Schools o Camps o Homeowner Associations Hotels/Resorts o Day Care Centers Agencies such as: o YMCA’s/YWCA’s o Boys & Girls Clubs

Sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association this CPSI course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered anywhere. Advanced reading and fifteen hours of training from nationally known playground safety experts will prepare participants to sit for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector examination offered at the culmination of the certification course.

Plan your registration and payment accordingly: A minimum of 3 weeks of study time is recommended; NRPA advises not to take the exam if materials have not been thoroughly read.

Program Highlights:  Hazard Identification  Safety Surfacing Materials  Playground Equipment Accessibility  Safety Management  Audit Objectives & Procedures  Maintenance Procedures & Standards  Off-site Park Visit

Schedule Day One- Wednesday 7:30- 8:00 AM 8:00- 8:45 AM 8:45 – 9:15 AM 9:15 – 9:30 AM 9:30 – 12:00 PM 12:00-1:00 PM 1:00 -2:45 PM

Registration Welcome & Introduction CPSI Program Break CPSI Program Lunch CPSI Program

2:45 - 3:00 PM 3:00 - 4:45 PM 4:45- 5:00 PM

Break CPSI Program Exam Preparation

Day 2-Thursday 8:00 – 9:15 AM 9:15 – 9:30 AM 9:30 – 11:45 AM

CPSI Program Break CPSI Program

Day 3- Exam Friday 8:00-9:00 AM Check in 9:00-11:00 AM Exam

11:45 – 12:00 PM

Questions & Answers

12:00 – 1:00 PM 1:00 – 3:15 PM

Lunch Site Investigation

3:15 – 3:30 PM 3:30 – 4:30 PM 4:30 – 5:00 PM

Break Site Investigation Wrap Up Questions & Answers Period

Hotel Information: Deadline is 8/21/18 or until the block is filled.

Hyatt Place - $99 + Tax/night, includes breakfast 5040 Valley View Blvd. North, NW Roanoke, VA 24012 (540) 366-4700 Mention Virginia Recreation and Park Society

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Many thanks to VRPS 2018 CPSI Sponsors!

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VRPS Preferred Vendors ACTIVITIES Kings Dominion – 2018 Exhibitor National Flag Football Play-Well TEKnologies – 2018 Exhibitor USTA Mid-Atlantic – 2018 Exhibitor AQUATICS Aquatic Design Group National Pools of Roanoke DESIGN/CONSULTING Bowman Consulting Group CHA Consulting, Inc. Commonwealth Sports Turf Services Gale AssociatesLuck Ecosystems Timmons Group – 2018 Exhibitor EDUCATION George Mason University James Madison University Old Dominion University – 2018 Exhibitor Radford University Virginia Turfgrass Council FACILITY AMENITIES American Ramp Company – 2018 Exhibitor

Kompan MaxPlayFit, LLC – 2018 Exhibitor Mid-Atlantic Products, Inc. MTS Recreations Playground Specialists, Inc. – 2018 Exhibitor Site Concepts – 2018 Exhibitor Southern Playground Sparks@Play – 2018 Exhibitor Spohn Ranch Skateparks Virginia Playground Services

Buy Sod, Inc. – 2018 Exhibitor Deschamps Mat Systems – 2018 Exhibitor GaGa Court Glasdon Inc. – 2018 Exhibitor Mateflex – 2018 Exhibitor Miller Flooring Mosca Design Musco Sports Lighting, LLC – 2018 Exhibitor Pioneer Athletics –2018 Exhibitor RainDrop Products – 2018 Exhibitor R.J. Thomas Manufacturing Company SealMaster – 2018 Exhibitor Shoco, Inc. Smith-Midland Corporation – 2018 Exhibitor Smith Turf and Irrigation Stageline Mobile Stage – 2018 Exhibitor

SOFTWARE ACTIVE Network – 2018 Exhibitor eTrak MyRec.com – 2018 Exhibitor ReCPro Software Vermont Systems SPORTS APPAREL/EQUIPMENT Challenger Sports SUPPLIES Fox Screen Print and Embroidery – 2018 Exhibitor Riverside Paper Supply

PLAYGROUND/PARK All Recreation – 2018 Exhibitor Bliss Products – 2018 Exhibitor Carolina Recreation and Design 2018 Exhibitor Cunningham Recreation/ GameTime – 2018 Exhibitor Discount Playground Supply, Inc.

Thank You 2018 Annual Conference Sponsors

GOLF TOURNAMENT AWARDS/AFTER PARTY SPONSOR

SUNDAY EXHIBIT HALL TREASURE HUNT SPONSOR

DELEGATE BAG SPONSOR

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