February 28- March 2

The Lodge of Four Seasons

Lake Ozark, Missouri

www.mopark.org

MPRA 2012

Missouri Park & Recreation Association Annual

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Hotel MapWelcome Letter President & ChairThank You, CommitteeThank You, SponsorsImportant Conference InformationFood & Drink Specials

Tuesday Information Tuesday At A Glance Session Listings Happy Hour

Wednesday Information Keynote Wednesday At A Glance General Session Schedule Expo Information Session Listings Alumni Socials Social Information

Thursday Information Thursday At A Glance Thursday Session Listings Take a Student to Lunch Awards Banquet Information Post Banquet Social Information

Friday Information Meeting Times and Locations

Upcoming MPRA Events with Future Conference DatesExhibitor Listing

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Dear Colleagues:

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2012 Missouri Park and Recreation Association Annual Conference. The conference theme, Did You Know, Now is the Time to Tell Our Story, represents both our association’s strongest grassroots advocacy effort and our call to action in this critically important educational campaign on the metric-based benefits of parks and recreation. The annual conference will be a great time to review the research in the field on these metrics, explore relationship-building action steps prescribed by the campaign, and to recommit to the campaign via your local effort.

As in our previous conferences, you can expect many opportunities to network with colleagues from all over the state. The conference program includes a wide variety of educational sessions, region and section meetings, socials, and more. In keeping with the theme, this year’s keynote will provide us with his story of the impact of parks and recreation on changing his life for the better. What better way to showcase the importance of what we do every day?!

We hope you enjoy your week at the Lake!

Sincerely,

Janet Snook, CPRP MPRA President

Janet Snook – President

Dottie Phillips – Conference Chair

Amy Epple – Program Chair

Kim Hedgpeth – Exhibit Hall Chair

Phil Stiles – Sponsor Chair

Kelly Hasner – Social Chair

Craig Feldt – Auction Chair

David Dean – Room Host Chair

Terri Johnson – Student Activities

Anthony Finlay – Awards Chair

Linda Bruer – Hall of Fame Chair

Jan Neitzert & Gary Gates – MPRA Liaisons

Dear Colleagues:

Dottie Phillips, CPRP 2012 MPRA Conference Chair

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Bowman Bowman NovickCannon Design

Counsilman-HunsakerCunningham Recreation – Delegate GiftLandscape Structures – Keynote Speaker

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Missouri Eagle – Beverage SponsorMonitor Productions – Video Displays

Musco LightingNational Alliance for Youth Sports –

Sports Section Luncheon Northwest Missouri State University

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Planning Design StudioSCI Engineering – Soft Drink Sponsor

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The Lifeguard Store – Aquatic Section Lunch

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CEU ProceduresTo receive conference CEUs:1. You must pay the conference $20 CEU fee. Fee covers all pre-conference and conference sessions.2. After paying the $20 CEU fee, you will receive a 2012 MPRA Conference CEU card that is good for the entire conference. Take this CEU card with you to each session offering CEUs.3. As you enter each session, your room host will initial your card. At the completion of each session, your room host will punch your card for certification. You will not receive credit for your session unless your card is both initialed and punched by the room host.4. At the end of the conference, please return your card to the MPRA registration desk.5. MPRA will send your conference CEU transcripts to you 4-6 weeks following conference.6. NRPA now administers the CPRP program. It will be your responsibility to retain all CEU documentation and send copies to NRPA if requested.

Evaluations Please complete an evaluation for each educational session you attend, as well as the overall conference evaluation, which will be emailed to you after the conference.

Name Badge Registration is required to attend all conference events and to enter the Exhibit Hall. An MPRA delegate without their badge will not be admitted to the exhibit area, educational sessions, or social events. Lost badge replacement is $10 with appropriate identification.

MPRA Registration Desk HoursTuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Smoking Smoking is not permitted during educational sessions.

Use of Alcoholic Beverages Use of alcoholic beverages is restricted to those 21 years old or above. Conference attendees will be carded. You must bring a proof of age ID to all social functions.

Cell Phones Please turn off all cell phones and pagers while in educational sessions.

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Osage Beach Premium Outlet Mall

Money Saving Discounts and Offers

5923 Osage Beach Parkway (Old Hwy 54) 573-348-8989 10% discount on food and beverage by showing MPRA Conference badge -Note- they offer a happy hour. Drink discount does not apply during that time period.

3791 Hwy 54 Osage Beach, MO 573-348-1443 15% off your bill and $2 domestic and $2.50 import drafts by showing MPRA Conference Badge. Tuesday night they will provide a free shuttle to and from the restaurant and hotel.

Breezes Lunch Special $13 buffet from 11:30-1:00 on Thursday

10% one time visit for any restaurant on site (get coupon at MPRA Registration Desk)

Breezes is offering drink specials for MPRA Delegates on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Show your name badge to receive the specials.

Vouchers for coupon books are available at the MPRA desk.

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1:00 – 2:05 PM

LEED Certification for New Construction of Recreation Facilities (PNR) Seachase, 0.1 CEU Pursuing LEED certification is an important strategic decision for your organization. This session will outline what your organization needs to know to make the decision, provide leadership to your planning team for “Greening” your new facility, and strategies to control your project budget. Eric McCune, Kristi Beattie

Comparing the Big 3! CPR Updates and Changes in Protocol (AQ) Escallo, 0.1 CEU This session will compare Ellis, American Red Cross and StarGuard certifications. The session will present you with the types of certifications offered, format of the classes, materials need to teach those classes, and cost associated with that training. We will also compare the new 2010 CPR guidelines with 2005. Courtney Haines

National Youth Sports Programs (SP) Valencia I, 0.1 CEU Have you heard of Punt, Pass, and Kick; Hershey’s Track youth sports programs offered each year in partnership with MPRA? This session will provide an overview of the youth sports programs offered in Missouri and how to run the competitions. Tina Werner, Angie Toebben, Michael Biedenstein

Playful City USA – Ferguson, Missouri (PRO) Valencia II, 0.1 CEU Playful City USA is the only national

designation recognizing cities that value the importance of play. Emphasis will be on implementing local action plans and creating a framework to increase PLAY in your community and reversing the “Play Deficit” facing this country. Increasing time spent in play fights the obesity trend that continues to rise throughout the U.S. Ferguson is the first city in Missouri to be awarded this high honor. Stan Kreitler, Elizabeth Simons, Dwayne James

The “Sun” Shines in the Parks (M/L) Granada A, 0.1 CEU This session will explain what Missouri’s Sunshine Law is and how it impacts employees and governing bodies in local and state park systems in Missouri. Drew Hilpert

2:20 – 3:25 pm

Chronicle of a Greenway (PNR) Seachase, 0.1 CEU A presentation on the history, conservation and outdoor recreation benefit of several Missouri Greenway programs using the Meramec River Greenway as a model of success. Ron Coleman

Certifying Your Youth Sports Coaches (SP) Valencia I, 0.1 CEU Have you thought about certifying your coaches, changing to a new program or need information regarding coach certification? In this session we will highlight two national coach certification programs: National Youth Sports Coaches Association and Positive Coaching Alliance. We will share why it is

Tuesday At A Glance

9:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Desk Open

11:00 am – 12:30 pm Board Meeting in Marbella A

1:00 pm – 4:45 pm Afternoon Educational Sessions

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Welcome Celebration & Happy Hour in Granada B&C

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important to certify coaches and what you need to know to run a clinic. Angie Toebben, Corey Newgent

Classes, Program and Events for All Ages (PRO) Valencia II, 0.1 CEU Looking for some new ideas? Columbia Parks & Recreation programming staff will present ideas for classes, programs and events. Learn about the Life Enrichment program, Adapted Community Recreation, 50+ Programs and Travel, Special Events, Preschool Programs, events and programs for low income populations and Teen Events. Karen Ramey, Courtney Deters, Erin Carrillo, Debbie Reschly, Sarah Bowman, and Camren Cross

It’s a Risky Business! (M/L) Granada A, 0.1 CEU Risk Management in Parks and Recreation- what’s that mean? How do we protect our users, employees and ourselves? This session will define risk management and provide attendees with a take home method for developing a risk management plan. Sleep better tonight knowing you have done your due diligence! Dottie Phillips

2:20 – 4:45 pm

Aquatic Design Challenges: What Would You Do? (AQ) Escallo, 0.2 CEU Attendees will break out into small groups to problem-solve the aquatic planning challenges presented. The initial plan will have limited requirements, but as the plan develops the team will be faced with new challenges that will require them to re-think and re-develop the work already completed. Kevin Post, Steve Crocker, Scott Hester

3:40 – 4:45 pm

No Smoking - Is It Time for Your Parks? (PNR) Seachase, 0.1 CEU Is your community considering a smoking ban in your parks? Not sure where to start? Looking for research to support your position? Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation will share their research and their eventual solution to the “smoking in parks” dilemma. In addition, solutions implemented by other communities will also be shared. Joe Snook

Sportsmanship - A Lost Etiquette (SP) Valencia I, 0.1 CEU What happened to being a “Good Sport?” Are there any “Good Sports” left? What can we do as Parks & Recreation Professionals to help change the culture of our programs and leagues to promote sportsmanship? This session will discuss and share ideas that local leagues/programs can implement and begin making a difference this season! Nathan Musteen

Parks Departments’ Role in Natural Disasters (PRO) Valencia II, 0.1 CEU Staff will discuss Parks and Recreation response to the May 22nd tornado that tore through Joplin. Topics will include immediate response, setting up a trauma center, search and rescue, gathering and warehousing supplies, coordinating huge numbers of volunteers, communication difficulties, cemetery clean up and preparation, park clean up and restoration. Chris Cotton, Paul Bloomberg, Steve Curry

Mizzou Feasibility Study on Statewide Sporting Event Promotion (M/L) Granada A, 0.1 CEU Students from the University of Missouri, in cooperation with professional practitioners, studied the feasibility of promoting sporting events to generate an economic advantage to non-profit organizations. Come and learn what they have discovered and how this may impact MPRA. Led by Students under the supervision of: Roscoe Righter, Richard Ash, David Curtis

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AQ – AquaticsSP – Sports

PRO – Programming

M/L – Management & Leadership

PER – Personnel IssuesFIT – Fitness

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His life was a mess. The former professional musician with big dreams had grown to almost 450 pounds while sitting behind a desk and placing his dreams on a shelf to take care

of everyone else. His debt grew, his weight grew, his helplessness grew… grew so big that there seemed to be no way out. Then he decided to change his mind. Danny was selected for Season 8 of The Biggest Loser,

and lost 239 pounds in less than 7 months to become THE BIGGEST LOSER EVER! Listen to Danny motivate and inspire as he explains it is never too late, there is no dream or goal too big, and stop putting limits on yourself! This speech will be a turning point in your life.

Don’t miss the keynote address by Danny Cahill winner of The Biggest Loser season 8!

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Join us in Granada B&C and catch up with other professionals from around the state before you head to dinner. Cash bar available with complimentary Budweiser draft products donated by Missouri Eagle and soft drinks by SCI Engineering.

Granada B&C 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tuesday

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See Page 7 for discounts at local restaurants before making your dinner plans tonight.

Welcome to Conference 2012!

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Wednesday At A Glance

7:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Desk Open

8:30 am – 10:45 am General Session and Keynote Address in Granada B&C

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Future Fitness Section Meeting in Marbella B

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Park & Natural Resource Section Meeting in Seachase

11:00 am – 3:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open in Campana Hall

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch Served in the Campana Hall (ticket required)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Leisure Educators Forum in Executive Boardroom

3:00 pm – 5:25 pm Afternoon Education Sessions

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Alumni Socials

6:30 pm – 11:30 pm All Conference Social in Granada B&C (ticket required)

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Wednesday Opening Session / Keynote8:30 am Opening Comments & Welcome

8:40 am Section Awards (Aquatics, Parks & Natural Resource, Sports)

9:00 am Swearing in of the Board of Directors

9:10 am State of the Association by Executive Director

9:35 am Introduction of Keynote Presenter (video)

9:40 am Keynote Presentation by Danny Cahill

10:45 am Dismissal to Exhibit Hall

Granada B&C

EXPO H A L L 2012

Join us in Campana Hall on Wednesday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm and see the latest and greatest equipment, supplies, and services for the parks and recreation industry. Be sure and complete the Did You Know game card (found in your packet) and be entered for a chance to win a Branson vacation package valued over $500! Attendance prizes will be drawn every half hour. Must be present to win.

Campana Hall 11 am–3 pm Wednesday

Lunch will be served from 11:30 – 1:00 (ticket required).

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Park Image Maintenance - The Devil is in the Details (PNR) Seachase, 0.1 CEU Little matters, once ignored, can grow into big issues if not corrected. This PowerPoint session helps to provide “new eyes” to look at our parks and see not only the successes but also the small problems that, when left unresolved, become representative of a bad image for the agency as well as much bigger labor and budget issues to resolve. Jim Kent, Charlie Barr

Emergency Scenarios for Dummies; the Mannequin Formerly Known as Anne (AQ) Escallo, 0.1 CEU Learn how to incorporate a hands-on scenario based in-service training in cooperation with local EMS teams to provide a complete rescue exercise for staff and emergency personnel. Jende Smith

Personnel Scenarios: You Just Can’t Make This Stuff Up! (PER) Valencia I, 0.1 CEU This session will explore various personnel management scenarios collected from our peers across the state in an effort to learn valuable lessons. Groups will discuss the scenarios and report how each should be handled. The discussion will be wrapped up with a “lessons learned” list for future use at home. Janet Snook

Missouri’s Children in Nature Challenge (PRO) Valencia II, 0.1 CEU Healthy, happy children are the most precious resources of any community. Today’s children, however, suffer from a disconnection from nature and the outdoors. The Children in Nature Challenge is a statewide program to recognize communities and families who create opportunities for their children to get outside and discover nature firsthand. Learn how your community can get involved. Kendra Varnes, Nikki Thole Buechler

Wanna Race? (Fit) Marbella A, 0.1 CEU Organizing a race is a great way for a parks and recreation department to increase department exposure. The City of Ballwin currently offers seven races each year that have evolved into The Ballwin Race Series. Learn steps in organizing a variety of races and how to create a race series. Matt Struemph, Adam Peper

Profit Centers Within Your Fitness Center (Fit) Marbella B, 0.1 CEU Within the Fitness Center, there are often some opportunities for profit that are overlooked. With the correct staff and a little bit of effort, those profit centers can increase your bottom dollar as well as help to gain and retain your membership base. Some of the items that will be discussed will be Personal Training, Group Exercise classes (Zumba, Spinning) and Group Personal Training/Bootcamp. Tom Johnston

3:00 – 5:00 pm

Leisure Educators Forum Executive Board Room All Welcome

3:00 – 5:25 pm

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Customer Service (M/L) Granada A, 0.2 CEU The ADA has undergone numerous changes. This is your opportunity to learn about the ADA and how you can do your part to make people with disabilities feel welcome and comfortable in your department. Topics include the “new” definition of disability, program access, reasonable accommodations, the new Title II rules and the new building standards and outdoor guidelines. Terri Johnson

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Healthy Streams and Ponds for Your Parks (PNR) Seachase, 0.1 CEU The design of streams and ponds in your parks can create a great benefit for users and the environment in regards to stormwater management, flood control, water quality, environmental quality, property values and green infrastructure. This session will discuss common issues, solutions, regulation requirements and project examples. Eric Dove, Cameron Smith

Going Green in Your Filter Room (AQ) Escallo, 0.1 CEU This session will talk about how variable frequency drives for filter pumps can save energy, chemical controllers as a means of monitoring the entire filter room, and how regenerative filtersystems can save water and chemical usage. Dave Wiecher, Kris Kozielek, Brett Steinbrueck

Full Team Ahead (PER) Valencia I, 0.1 CEU Looking for ways to boost team or employee morale? Join us for an interactive experience that will leave you with great activities to facilitate with your team or staff. Nikki Thole Buechler, Corey Newgent

The Values of Camp (PRO) Valencia II, 0.1 CEU A two-fold approach to looking at the value of a camp program to a park and recreation department. The first is a review of the value that camp brings to the life of a child. The second is the financial value a summer camp program can bring to the park and recreation department. Charles Caspari, Mark Young

Google Groups (SP) Marbella A, 0.1 CEU The MPRA Sports Section has researched different web-based communication tools to create forums for section members to discuss pertinent issues. Learn why Google Groups was selected as the preferred tool, how to navigate the basics of set up, maintaining a distribution list, and a tutorial of the functions available to Sports Section members. Don LaChance

How to Sell More Memberships at Your Recreation Center (Fit) Marbella B, 0.1 CEU Selling memberships at your Rec Center is often overlooked as a part of staff training. We will discuss the do’s and don’ts of successful membership sales. Who should be responsible? What is the most effective process to successfully market to any and all who walk in your facility? We will also discuss how to reach out to those who are not coming in. Tom Johnston

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AQ – AquaticsSP – Sports

PRO – Programming

M/L – Management & Leadership

PER – Personnel IssuesFIT – Fitness

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Valencia I University of Missouri – Columbia

Valencia II University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg

Marbella A Missouri State University – Springfield

Marbella B Southeast Missouri State University – Cape Girardeau

Granada A All You Others

Wednesday, February 29th5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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Granada B&C 6:30 pm – 11:30 pmThe Melissa Neels Band is the perfect blend of blues/rock, playing high energy blues, cover songs and original music. One of the few female lead guitarists in the St. Louis area, her style resembles Bonnie Raitt, whom she credits as her number one influence. Melissa plays with style, grace and intensity and bending the blues notes to make every note count. Backed by a talented and solid rhythm section, Melissa Neels takes the lead on vocals and guitar, with Matt McCauley on keyboards and background vocals, “Buck” Buckler on bass guitar and background vocals, and Bud Rager on drums.

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The Silent Auction committee has done a fantastic job rounding up over 150 wonderful items. Check your conference packet to see the list of items and get ready to place your bids from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the social.

Dinner will be served from 6:30 until 8:00 pm with the band starting at 8:30 pm. Cash bar available with complimentary draft Budweiser products compliments of Missouri Eagle and soft drinks by SCI Engineering.

Bring some extra cash to play the Heads/Tails game! You could win 1/2 the pot!

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Thursday At A Glance

8:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration Desk Open

9:00 am – 11:25 am Morning Educational Sessions

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Take a Student to Lunch (meet in hotel lobby bar)

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Past Presidents Lunch served in Terrace I

1:00 pm – 3:25 pm Student Section Meeting and Session in Marbella B

1:00 pm – 4:45 pm Afternoon Education Sessions

5:45 pm Doors open for Awards Banquet in Granada B&C

6:00 pm – 8:15 pm Awards Banquet in Granada B&C (ticket required)

8:15 pm – 11:30 pm Post Banquet Social in Granada B&C

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Accessing and Using FREE On-Line GIS and Mapping Resources (PNR) Seachase, 0.1 CEU “FREE” GIS and Mapping information is readily available on the internet if you know where to look and how to navigate these web-sites. This session will identify various sites such as CARES, Google Earth, Bing Maps, and others for determining valuable information for site planning and management, as well as program development, travel, routing, etc. Jim Kent, David Vaught

I Did Not Hire Your Mother: Effects of “Helicopter Parenting” (AQ) Escallo, 0.1 CEU We will focus on the effects of “Helicopter Parenting” on the young people we employ today. Parks and Recreation professionals often hire high school and college-aged employees. Frequently, those employees come with hovering parents. We will talk about how to use this parental interest to help your employees be successful while at the same time setting boundaries for parental involvement. Renee Jeep, Kat Douglas, Amy Meyer

Do You Know Who Your Volunteers Are? (PER)Valencia I, 0.1 CEU Is your organization taking the necessary steps to ensure that your staff and volunteers have the proper background screening? Don’t put your community’s youth at risk…join us to learn the nuts and bolts of criminal background screening before you hire staff or solicit volunteer help. Bryon Palmer

Camp Forms 101 (PRO) Valencia II, 0.1 CEU Happy parents equal happy staff! It can happen- learn how to create camp forms and communication tools that work for you and empower camp parents. Learn efficient methods for creating, distributing, filing and maintaining all that information that helps C.Y.A.! Focus will include registration, medication, check in and out forms as well as parent guides, “ouch”, behavior, and daily reports. Megan Childs, Shannon Gammon

Letting Your Employees Help Navigate the Ship (M/L) Granada A, 0.1 CEU We will discuss how employees on all levels can come together to help “navigate the ship”

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in a variety of ways, including staff surveys. We will also discuss the necessary steps needed to form a task force within your company. Lastly we will discuss how such a group benefits the community and how they will benefit from helping out in the community. Chad Beasley

Sportsmanship Initiatives in Youth Sports (SP)Marbella A, 0.1 CEU Get an inside look into what the St. Louis Sports Commission is currently implementing to enhance good sportsmanship in youth sports. Through the Sportsmanship Initiative, the Sports Commission seeks to improve the experiences of young athletes. It is reaching out to coaches, parents, officials, athletes and fans to make youth sports more enjoyable.Solomon Alexander

Selling Memberships Though Events (FIT)Marbella B, 0.1 CEU In this informative workshop you will learn how to attract prospects, retain members and increase facility awareness through event planning strategies that are simple and easy to employ. Craig Bradley, Stevyn Guinnip

10:20 – 11:25 am

Trends in Destination Playgrounds (PNR)Seachase, 0.1 CEU This session will present an overview of trends in destination playgrounds. It will include a discussion of planning considerations, design and implementation strategies and operational impacts for this new type of recreational amenity. Gary Perkins, Scott Emmelkamp

Don’t Waste Your Water (AQ) Escallo, 0.1 CEU Triathlons and open-water swims are increasingly popular. Both USAT and USS initiatives aim to grow event participation as athletes seek recreational, training, and competition opportunities. Public parks can serve these interests while increasing their visitor base and revenue. Find out how

hosting an open-water event can benefit your organization. Stephane Rebeck-McCormick, Suzie Fox

Do You Know What Your Employees Require to be the Most Productive (PER) Valencia I, 0.1 CEU| If your employees are not thriving, neither is your parks and recreation department. You entered into an employment partnership with your employees. You may have said, “You’re hired! This is what I need you to do in your job- be efficient, get results, and I’ll provide benefits and pay you.” You did this because you expect a return on your investment that makes this partnership worthwhile. But, what did your employees expect when they entered this employment partnership? You may be surprised! Mary Kausch

Healthy Concessions - Seriously? (PRO)Valencia II, 0.1 CEU While parks and recreation agencies pride themselves on providing opportunities for citizens to be more physically active, they are also among the worst in the nutritional value that is offered at those very locations. But can we really kill this “cash cow?” Can good nutrition also be cheap, fast, and easy? Come learn how it can be done. Donna Mehrle, Cindy DeBlauw

Re-Assessing Your Assessments (M/L) Granada A, 0.1 CEU Accurately assessing the various components of a recreation department (facility, program, staff) is a key component to successful operations. However, given the pace of work, it is also an often overlooked component. In this session we will look at various assessment tools that organizations use, the frequency of use and suggest the time and resources that should be devoted to assessment. Darin Barr

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AQ – AquaticsSP – Sports

PRO – Programming

M/L – Management & Leadership

PER – Personnel IssuesFIT – Fitness

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Did You Know the Youth Tennis Pathway? (SP)Marbella A, 0.1 CEU Kid’s Tennis Clubs! Play Days! 10 & Under Tennis! Tennis Festivals! Junior Team Tennis! All of these make up the progression of the Youth Tennis Pathway. This session will show you how to design tennis programs to be more appealing, effective and fun. John Terpkosh

Group Fitness for Profit (FIT) Marbella B, 0.1 CEU This session will provide an educational and entertaining look at the principles of: Revenue generation, target setting and cost cutting. Also included are: effective time tabling, reporting and programming. Also, learn about releasing new programs to drive membership retention, sales and implementing cost effective promotional strategies. Craig Bradley, Stevyn Guinnip

1:00 – 2:05 pm

Designing Performance Based Playground Surfacing Specifications (PNR) Seachase, 0.1 CEU ASTM 1292 is the standard for regulating the performance of playground surfacing. It’s an extremely important document for anyone considering the purchase of a playground safety surface. This course has been designed to provide insight into the standard’s key concepts and guides the participant on how to design a performance based specification. This course is a must for playground buyers! Adam Alix, Chad Morningstar

UV Perspective from a Non-Vendor (AQ) Escallo, 0.1 CEU Is UV treatment a “fad” or a valid choice for enhancing your pool’s water quality? Sales jargon from vendors can be helpful but can also be confusing. This presentation will give you a practical basis for choosing UV and for deciding between low pressure or medium pressure UV equipment. Dave Schwartz

Pants on One Leg at a Time: Confident Advocacy (PER) Valencia I, 0.1 CEU We all owe a debt of gratitude to someone for our career successes. Somewhere along the line, there was a decision made by Congress or the State General Assembly that made the difference. Hear from the experts how things get done at the Capitol. The good, the bad, the ugly - even the scandalous! It’s the way things are and you, yes you, can make the difference.Shannon Cooper, Jan Neitzert

Convincing Your Community of the Value of Parks and Recreation (PRO) Valencia II, 0.1 CEU This session will demonstrate real life examples of how negative public sentiment toward funding Parks and Recreation was turned around through marketing and education efforts in Columbia, MO. Attendees will learn effective methods to educate the public and decision-makers, how to counter negative comments, and receive motivation to implement measures in your community that have been proven successful. Mike Griggs, Becky Stidham

Updating the Business Plan for Your Recreation Center (M/L) Granada A, 0.1 CEU A primary focus in the development of a recreation center is the formulation of a business plan. Equally important to the long-term success of the center is continuing to update and adjust the business plan. This session will talk about important components to consider when adjusting the business plan of your facility. Darin Barr

NFL Flag Football (SP) Marbella A, 0.1 CEU Are you looking for a new league that is simple to manage and easy to promote? This session is perfect for programmers that are interested in starting a non-contact football league through NFL Flag. Learn about NFL Flag events and the ease of ordering equipment as well as creating a league website during this session.Matt Matter

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Student Section Meeting & Session Marbella B No CEU

2:20 – 3:25 pm

Finding Energy Efficiency Solutions in Your Existing Community Center (PNR) Seachase, 0.1 CEU Is your community center performing to specifications? Was the building built properly and is it operating at optimum capacity? Using technologies and assessments that are part of the Commissioning/Retro-Commissioning process during LEED certification, facility operators can find long-term solutions to curbing increasing energy costs. Michael Pratl, David Meyers

Lifeguarding Inservice Tips and Tricks (AQ) Escallo, 0.1 CEU It’s hard enough keeping your lifeguards engaged at work, but to have your team want to come to extra training is almost impossible. This is a presentation packed with ideas to take back to your lifeguard team in hopes that they will WANT to come to inservice and ENJOY their time there while learning and improving their skills. Please feel free to bring ideas to share with the group. Stevie Groeber

Courageous Conversations (PER) Valencia I, 0.1 CEU There are just some conversations no one wants to have. We put them off and put them off until we simply have no other choice. This session will identify types of difficult conversations and explore both verbal and non-verbal techniques used to approach difficult subjects. Janet Snook

Sharing Is A Good Thing… Aquatic Programming and Event Planning (PRO) Valencia II, 0.1 CEU We’ll gather a flock of friends to share

excellent special event and aquatic programming ideas. A cost-recovery formula will be shared and used as a template for enhanced learning. Be prepared to share your great ideas with others as attendees will leave with at least 20 new ideas for their aquatic facility. Eden Dowler, Amy Epple

Sports Programs for Preschool Age Children (SP) Marbella A, 0.1 CEU Has your department considered offering youth sports program for preschool age children? This session will cover “Start Smart” and “Itty Bitty” programs offered by local Parks and Recreation Departments. We will highlight these programs, what you need to do to run a program, how you can adapt the program to your community and more. Angie Toebben, Tede Price, Chris Conway

Did You Know Workshop: Getting Your Community Campaign Started (M/L) Granada A, 0.1 CEU Participants will learn how to implement a DYK campaign in their community and develop a plan for implementation of this important initiative. Fact development, “FOP,” call to action, presentations, promotions….. we’ll help you put it all together in this abbreviated version of the “DYK” Workshop. * This is part one of a two part session. Part two will be in Valencia I starting at 3:40 pm on March 1st Joe Snook & Lee’s Summit Staff

The Customer Is Always Right… Sometimes! (M/L) The customer is always right! Yeah and pigs can fly too. What would you do without customers? Go fishing? You better be fishing for new customers. This session will give you tips on how to handle difficult customers and enforce policy without burning bridges. CANCE

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Wildlife Management 101 (PNR) Seachase, 0.1 CEU This session will be an introduction to basic wildlife management principles and practices. John Burk

Being the “Salesman” of Your Aquatic Program (AQ) Escallo, 0.1 CEU This session will teach you the basic tips and tricks to sell your aquatic programs without sounding like a used car salesman. Feel free to bring in your ideas and strategies that have worked with your aquatic programs as well. Stevie Groeber

Did You Know Workshop: Getting Your Community Campaign Started (M/L) Valencia I, 0.1 CEU Participants will learn how to implement a DYK campaign in their community and develop a plan for implementation of this important initiative. Fact development, “FOP”, call to action, presentations, promotions….. we’ll help you put it all together in this abbreviated version of the “DYK” Workshop. * This is part two of a two part session. Part one will be in Granada A starting at 2:20 pm on March 1st Joe Snook & Lee’s Summit Staff

Understanding Sport Management for the Future (PRO) Valencia II, 0.1 CEU Our focus in this session will be to examine “sport management” from multiple perspectives (including the fields of sport management, recreation, leisure and tourism). We will consider the future role that sports management will play as a growing industry and academic area, and how it relates to recreation and leisure. Nicholas Wantanabe, David Vaught

The “Basics” 101 of Park Planning (M/L) Granada A, 0.1 CEU This session provides an overview of the typical park planning process, components of a plan, sustainable design features, and information needed for the plan. An opportunity for “hands-on” experience at park planning. Scott Emmelkamp, Gary Perkins

The Other Side of Softball: Tournaments (SP) Marbella A, 0.1 CEU A department’s bread and butter is its leagues, but let’s not forget about tournament play. A softball tournament is very special to everyone: players, teams, umpires, media, the department and the fans. This session will be a Tournament Director Overview, covering information from pre-tournament to post-tournament responsibilities. Mark Nelson

Staff vs. Contracted Officials (SP) Marbella B, 0.1 CEU As professionals, issues related to officials can be the most challenging part of our athletic programs. During this session participants will be presented with ideas that will support and examine both concepts of hiring your own officials or contracting them out. There is no perfect answer but we will challenge your thinking and help you determine which strategy best suits your programs. Kyle Crews

Understanding Employment Law (PER) If you enjoy in depth knowledge of employment law, Title VII or just really enjoy learning about case law, then this is not a session for you. We like to have fun! Come and learn about employment law in an entertaining, yet education, way!CANCE

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Join us in Granada B&C Thursday night as MPRA pays tribute to those professionals and volunteers that have gone above and beyond to make their communities a better place to be.

Show your support for Mr. Douglas Eiken as he is inducted into the Missouri Recreation and Parks Hall of Fame. Thank you, Doug, for all you have done for recreation and parks in the state of Missouri.

DOORS OPEN AT 5:45 pm. A plated dinner will be served and cash bar will be available.

This event does require a ticket to attend.

Stick around after the program to congratulate the award winners. Cash bar will be available with complimentary draft Budweiser products courtesy of Missouri Eagle and soft drinks by SCI Engineering.

Take a student to lunch11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Granada B&C 5:45 pm

STUDENTS: Professionals from all sectors of the field will sign-up to take a student or two to lunch. This is your chance to network with a professional who may have the job that you want when you enter the professional workforce and you can enjoy a free lunch too!

Participants will meet in lobby bar between the MPRA registration desk and the hotel front desk at 11:30am.

Terri will “link up” students and professionals and send them off to lunch.

PROFESSIONALS: The students are excited about this great opportunity to have lunch with a professional. Please catch Terri Johnson, if you have not already signed up, and let her know that she can count on you to

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Friday Events

9:00 am – 10:30 am Region Meetings

Northwest (1) Region will meet in Seachase Northeast (2) Region will meet in Escollo Southwest (3) Region will meet in Valencia I Southeast (4) Region will meet in Granada A

10:30 am – 12:30 pm Section Meetings

Sports Section will meet in Valencia I (Lunch provided, pre-registration required)

Aquatic Section will meet in Valencia II (Lunch provided, pre-registration required)

10:30 am – 12:30 pm Board Member Orientation in Granada A

This session will outline expectations and responsibilities of board members, committee chairs, and region leadership. Have you thought about being more involved with MPRA but don’t know where to start? You can learn about all the different opportunities at this meeting.

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President & President Elect Secretary/Treasurer Board Members at Large Region Directors & Director Elects Regional Chairs of Annual Fund, Education, Legislation, & Membership

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Upcoming MPRA Events and Future Conference Dates

March 20-22, 2012 Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course

St. Charles

April 4-5, 2012 Certified Pool Operator Course

Jefferson City

August 6-9, 2012 Recreation Facility Design and Management School

St. Louis

September 19-21, 2012 Lyle B. Beaver Leadership Development Institute

Klondike Park, St. Charles Co.

November 6-8, 2012 Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course

North Kansas City

Aquatic Facility Operator Course Date & Location TBD

February 26 – March 1, 2013 MPRA Annual Conference & Expo

Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake Ozark

February 25 – 28, 2014 MPRA Annual Conference & Expo

Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake Ozark

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AB CreativeBooth A23Contact: Tim McNamara32225 W. 88th St.De Soto, KS, 66018Phone: 913-583-3332Email: tim@abcreative.netDescription: Shelters, dugouts, play equipment, water play, safety surface, park amenities, and installation services.

Advanced Exercise EquipmentBooth A8Contact: Tim Cluny861 Southpark Drive, #100Littleton, CO, 80120Phone: 314-406-2148Email: tcluny@advancedexercise.comDescription: Advanced Exercise is an Exclusive distributor of Life Fitness and Hammer Strength products in Missouri, offering consultation, design, sales, service and installation.

Air-O-Lator CorporationBooth E9Contact: Deborah Hendrickson8100-04 PaseoKansas City, MO, 64131Phone: 800-821-3177Email: debbie@airolator.comDescription: Manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment, including floating aerators and floating fountains to improve water quality in an environmentally friendly manner in ponds and lakes.

Unlimited PlayBooth C7Contact: Kendra GibsonPO Box 72Farmington, MO, 63640Phone: 573-701-9787Email: air@allinclusiverec.comDescription: Unlimited Play is a non profit organization that helps plan, design and build accessible playgrounds.

All Inclusive Rec LLCBooth A6Contact: Stewart MackayP.O. Box 72, 109 W Liberty StreetFarmington, MO, 63640Phone: 573-701-9787Email: air@allinclusiverec.comDescription: All Inclusive Rec is a local supplier of the highest quality Park and Playground products; built with engineered strength and lasting durability

American Camp Association - St. LouisBooth J1Contact: Charlie Caspari730 Walnut Creek Ln.Town and Country, MO, 63017Phone: 314-560-4014Email: sherwdex@aol.comDescription: ACA is an educational organization for camp directors, staff and service providers.

American Ramp CompanyBooth D5Contact: Peter Corado601 S. MckinleyJoplin, MO, 64801Phone: 877-726-7778Email: coord@americanrampcompany.comDescription: The World’s Largest Skatepark Provider!

American Red CrossBooth J3Contact: Laurie Roberts10195 Corporate Square Dr.St. Louis, MO, 63132Phone: 314-516-2726Email: robertslau@usa.redcross.orgDescription: American Red Cross services, products and brochures.

Arlan Co, INCBooth J4Contact: Larry Arlan11835 Ror Ave PMB 139

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Leawood, KS, 66211Phone: 913-338-1977Email: larryarlan139@gmail.comDescription: Swimming pool chemicals/equipment, Turf & sports field paint/chemicals/equipment.

ATHCOBooth E10Contact: Jason Cates13500 West 108th St.Lenexa, KS, 66215Phone: 913-469-5600Email: athco@athcollc.comDescription: Playground equipment, safety surfacing, cable and rock climbers, aquatic playgrounds, scoreboards, shelters and park amenities, skate parks and outdoor fitness equipment.

Bell Structural SolutionsBooth H3Contact: Cyndi MitchellPO Box 546Blackwell, OK, 74631Phone: 580-574-2802Email: cyndi@bellstructural.comDescription: Shelters, Gazebos, Bandshells, Dugouts, Pavilions.

Bi-State Pool Management, Inc.Booth H8Contact: Matt Ottinger509 Civic Park DriveO’Fallon, MO, 63366Phone: 6363793000Email: matt@bistatepool.comDescription: Commercial Swimming Pool Rehab and Repair. Services include ADA & VGB Compliance, Chemical Automation, Leak Detection, Filter System / Pump Replacement, Surface Repair and Replacement.

Bobcat CompanyBooth A10Contact: Josh Hegle250 E. Beaton Dr.

West Fargo, ND, 58078Phone: 701-241-8789Email: josh.hegle@doosan.comDescription: Compact construction and landscaping equipment.

Bowman Bowman Novick, Inc.Booth E11Contact: Paul Novick411 Nichols Rd., #246Kansas City, MO, 64112Phone: 816-753-2550Email: pjn@bbnarchitects.comDescription: Landscape Architects

Byrne and Jones SportsBooth H4Contact: Brett Gaither11745 R. Lackland RoadSt. Louis, MO, 63146Phone: 314-567-7997Email: bgaither@byrneandjones.comDescription: Artificial turf, running track, and tennis court construction & maintenance.

Cannon DesignBooth C6Contact: Reed Voorhees1100 Clark AvenueSt. Louis, MO, 63122Phone: 314-425-8702Email: rvoorhees@cannondesign.comDescription: Nationally renowned architectural/engineering firm specializing in the planning and design of award winning sports, recreation, and wellness facilities.

Carrothers Construction Co LLCBooth B11Contact: Cherie Worden401 W. WeaPaola, KS, 66071Phone: 913-294-2361Email: wordenc@carrothersconstruction.comDescription: General contractor specializing in the construction, maintenance, and repair of aquatic facilities.

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Challenger SportsBooth B10Contact: Mike Parry8263 FlintLenexa, KS, 66214Phone: 913-599-4884Email: mparry@challengersports.comDescription: Challenger Sports is your TOTAL soccer company, offering British & Brazilian Soccer Camps, World Tours, Seasonal Training, Tournaments, Uniforms & Equipment.

Champlin Tire Recycling, Inc.Booth B4 & B5Contact: Mark Haist402 HightowerNixa, MO, 65714Phone: 785-262-1219Email: mdhaist@hotmail.comDescription: Park benches & picnic tables, Rubber Playground Mulch.

City of Hermann TourismBooth E8Contact: Jim Grebing312 Market StreetHermann, MO, 65041Phone: 573-486-8995Email: hermanntourism@centurytel.netDescription: Unique tours of wineries, including Stone Hill, German heritage sites, breweries, museums, and historic district. Unique shops and great restaurants. Near Katy Trail/Amtrak service.

CNC Commercial GroupBooth C4Contact: Christy Cammarata9804 Sapphire CreeekSt. Louis, MO, 63123Phone: 314-518-3136Email: christy.cammarata@cnccommercialgroup.comDescription: Quality fitness equipment, fitness accessories, plate weights, dumbbbells, Kettlebells, Medicine Balls and more. Local Service and Delivery.

Commercial Aquatics Services, Inc.Booth D1 &E1Contact: Jim Montemayor1542 E. Spruce St.Olathe, KS, 66061Phone: 913-764-6990Email: jim@commercialaquatics.comDescription: Commercial Aquatic Services provides supply and support for institutional and commercial swimming pools, spas, water parks, water features, and industrial water clients.

Continental Pools IncBooth A11Contact: Clark Waage805 E. Warren St.Gardner, KS, 66030Phone: 913-856-2841Email: Mherbert@kc.rr.comDescription: New and Rehab Pools and Water Parks

Counsilman HunsakerBooth B1Contact: Linda Duerst10733 Sunset Of Fire Ste 400St. Louis, MO, 63127Phone: 314-894-0109Email: lindaduerst@chh2o.comDescription: Counsilman-Hunsaker is a full service aquatic planning and design firm providing professional services for a broad range of aquatic facilities.

Cunningham RecreationBooth F1Contact: Rodney Born PO Box 240981Charlotte, NC, 28224Phone: 800-438-2780Email: rodney@cunninghamrec.comDescription: Park/Playground Equipment

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Fitness Resource GroupBooth G3Contact: Scott Dennis15013 Dearborn St.Overland Park, KS, 66223Phone: 816-401-1413Email: scott@fitnessrgi.comDescription: Commercial fitness equipment

Fitness ShowcaseBooth A5Contact: Richard Vemmer1221 W. 103rd StreetKansas City, MO, 64114Phone: 816-942-9300Email: vemmer@fitness-showcase.comDescription: Precision fitness equipment sales & service for over 26 years. Serving Missouri, Illinois & Kansas. Exclusive dealer for True and Cybex! Authorized dealer for Magnum, Vision, Pro Elite, and Stairmaster!

Fry & Associates, Inc.Booth G4Contact: John Fry101 E. 15th AvenueN. Kansas City, MO, 64116Phone: 800-221-4825Email: sales@fryinc.com or fun@fryinc.comDescription: Innovative commercial park & playground equipment, design services, and construction services.

G. Farney & Associates, INC.Booth J11Contact: Gary FarneyP.O. Box 780725Wichita, KS, 67178Phone: 316-655-9513Email: sfarney@cox.netDescription: Nemato Filtration and accessories, Acu-trol chemical controllers, Lincoln Aquatics, and Pulsar Chemical.

Game Time AthleticsBooth J7Contact: Beau HendrixPO Box 55Weston, MO, 64098Phone: 877-891-2476Email: bhendrix@gametimeathletics.comDescription: Athletic field equipment and field paint supplier.

Gateway Disc SportsBooth E6Contact: David McCormack2661 Metro Blvd.Maryland Heights, MO, 63043Phone: 314-487-5204Email: david@gdstour.comDescription: We manufacture, design and install disc golf courses. We also manufacture the discs and gear for the sport.

Gerald Perry Tennis Co IncBooth B7Contact: Carla Magers3381 E. Sommerset RoadSpringfield, MO, 65804Phone: 417-865-1217Email: geraldperrytennis@att.netDescription: Tennis court construction and resurfacing.

Hasty AwardsBooth A1Contact: Cindy Lewis1015 Enterprise St.Ottawa, KS, 66067Phone: 785-242-5297Email: cindy@hastyawards.comDescription: Medals, trophies, ribbons.

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Holophane LightingBooth F2Contact: Wade Johnson105 Castle Creek Ct.St. Paul, MO, 63366Phone: 314-277-5959Email: wade.johnson@holophane.comDescription: Premium Grade Commercial Lighting Products.

J & J SnackfoodsBooth A7Contact: Karl Kuehling10232 Rahning Rd. Suite BSt. Louis, MO, 63127Phone: 314-973-5125Email: kkuehling@jjsnack.comDescription: Manufacturer of snackfoods for concession stands. Superpretzel, Luigis, Icee, Cookies, and equipment.

J&M Displays, Inc.Booth D3Contact: David Oetken18064 170th AvenueYarmouth, IA, 52660Phone: 319-394-3890Email: lauraw@jandmdisplays.comDescription: J&M Displays is one of the largest suppliers of Fireworks in the Midwest, providing fireworks and other special effects for all types of events, big and small. Our team of expert pyrotechnicians is creative, highly trained, and will make your event one to remember!

JACOBSBooth G2Contact: Michael Pratl501 North BroadwaySt. Louis, MO, 63102Phone: 314-335-4674Email: michael.pratl@jacobs.comDescription: Jacobs provides planning, architectural and engineering design, commissioning, and construction.

Jayhawk PlasticBooth D11Contact: Shannon Oleen15285 S. KeelerOlathe, KS, 66062Phone: 913-764-8181Email: shannono@jayhawk.comDescription: An industry leader, Jayhawk Plastics produces recycled plastic site furnishing products. Our quality products come with competitive pricing, exceptional customer service and fastest lead times.

Jefferson City Convention and Visitors BureauBooth G11Contact: Marianne ThiesPO Box 2227Jefferson City, MO, 65102Phone: 573 632 2820Email: marianne@visitjeffersoncity.comDescription: Fun day trip ideas in Jefferson City. New itineraries!

JWRE, Inc.Booth E3Contact: Jonathan Harnetiaux655 HurstgreenSaint Louis, MO, 63119Phone: 314-773-2600Email: jwreinc@yahoo.comDescription: Scoreboards, Programmable Electronic Message Centers, Video Displays, Electronic Athletic Scoring Solutions.

Kelly EisenbergBooth A15Contact: Jacquelyn Gooch4929 Adams St.Westwood, KS, 66205Phone: 913-948-1747Email: jgooch@kellyeisenberg.comDescription: Food Service/Concessions: Hotdogs, sausages, buns.

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Kenny Outdoor SolutionsBooth F10Contact: Reed Klearman82 Didion Dr.St. Peters, MO, 63376Phone: 636-278-2441Email: reed.klearman@kmcturf.comDescription: Distributor of irrigation, lighting, drainage, holiday lighting, and accessories.

Kiefer Specialty Flooring, Inc.Booth A20Contact: Brenda Garrett2910 Falling Waters Blvd.Lindenhurst, IL, 60046Phone: 847-245-8450Email: brenda@kieferfloors.comDescription: Distributor and installer of quality athletic surfacing of tracks, artificial turf fields, gymnasiums, field houses, weight rooms, multipurpose areas, and commercial rubber flooring.

Land 3 Studio, LLCBooth D8Contact: Bob Bushyhead140 Walnut, Suite 205Kansas City, MO, 64106Phone: 816-471-7922Email: bbushyhead@land3studio.comDescription: Parks & Recreation Planning and Design.

Larkin AquaticsBooth D9Contact: Virginia Nunamaker9200 Ward Parkway, Suite 200Kansas City, MO, 64114Phone: 816-361-0440Email: vnunamaker@larkin-grp.comDescription: Larkin Aquatics provides planning, design and renovation for aquatic centers, waterparks, competitive, recreational, and therapeutic pools, natatoriums, recreation centers and spraygrounds.

Les MillsBooth A2Contact: Stevyn Guinnip3675 Commercial DriveNorthbrook, IL, 60062Phone: 573-268-0869Email: stevyn@scwfitness.comDescription: Les Mills is the global leader in pre-choreographed group exercise programs such as BODYPUMP. Les Mills helps facilities attract and retain members.

Lifeguards Unlimited, Inc.Booth E7Contact: Renee Jeep4709 LaGuardia Dr, Suite 180Saint Louis, MO, 63134Phone: 314-4239-899Email: rjeep@lifeguardsunlimited.comDescription: Full Service Swimming Pool Management.

M/R & Associates, Inc.Booth C8Contact: Patrick Laux2718 S Brentwood BlvdSt. Louis, MO, 63144Phone: 314-962-8960Email: plaux@mrassocinc.comDescription: Elkay Hydration Station/Bobrick Washroom Eq. Bobrick toilet partitions.

McCownGordon ConstructionBooth B8Contact: Jennifer Sivwright422 Admiral BoulevardKansas City, MO, 64106Phone: 816-877-.0620Email: jsivwright@mccowngordon.comDescription: General contractor, commercial construction

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Midwest Advertising Specialties, Inc.Booth A22Contact: Laura PaynePO Box 104194Jefferson City, MO, 65110Phone: 573-634-2511Email: lpayne@midwestadv.comDescription: Advertising specialties and promotional products.

Midwest Pool Service & Supply CoBooth H2Contact: Sam Williamson7841 Manchester Rd.St Louis, MO, 63143Phone: 314-781-1000Email: dsw509@earthlink.netDescription: Swimming pool service and supplies.

Midwest Products GroupBooth D7Contact: Luke Mueller2203 E. McCartyJefferson City, MO, 65101Phone: 573-635-7119Email: lmueller@mpgblock.comDescription: Midwest Products Group is a mansonry/hardscape manufacturer of pavers, segmental retaining walls, precast modular blocks, and natural stone.

Miracle RecreationBooth E5Contact: Curt HutchinsonPO Box 194Troy, MO, 63379Phone: 636-528-8301Email: sales@hutchinson-recreation.comDescription: Playground Equipment, shelters, safety surfacing.

Missouri State ParksBooth E4Contact: Connie SchmidtPO Box 176, 1659 East ElmJefferson City, MO, 65102

Phone: 573-751-8463Email: connie.schmidt@dnr.mo.govDescription: Brochures and information about Missouri State Parks.

Missouri Turf PaintBooth F9Contact: Larry Davis1201 E. 63rd StreetKansas City, MO, 64110Phone: 800-426-0774Email: larry@missouriturfpaint.comDescription: Athletic field marking paint.

Missouri Vocational EnterprisesBooth F7Contact: Dianne Salmons1717 Industrial Dr.Jefferson City, MO, 65109Phone: 573-522-2939Email: dianne.salmons@doc.mo.govDescription: Wood furniture, clothing, chairs, graphic arts, chemical engraving, metal, signs and print.

Mo Department of AgricultureBooth F6Contact: Joanie Straub2901 West Truman BlvdJefferson City, MO, 65109Phone: 573-522-4115Email: joanie.straub@mdc.mo.govDescription: Raising awareness of the invasive tree-killing beetle, the Emerald Ash Borer.

Monitor ProductionBooth G9Contact: Dick Hines110 E. Main St.Wyanet, IL, 61379Phone: 815-699-2424Email: monitor110@hotmail.comDescription: Providing free TV systems to keep your membership informed of your programs and events. Monthly updates or more if needed. Increase annual revenues by $5 per member.

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MPR Supply CoBooth A14Contact: James Osborne2541 Link Rd.St. Louis, MO, 63114Phone: 314-426-4838Email: jim@mprsupply.comDescription: Drainage, holiday lighting, landscape lighting, hardscapes, irrigation.

Musco LightingBooth F11Contact: Gail Cressley100 1st StOskaloosa, IA, 52577Phone: 641-673-0411Email: promotions@musco.comDescription: Musco provides indoor and outdoor lighting solutions and makes lighting happen worldwide, featuring environmentally and budget-friendly “Light-Structure Green” system.

National Playground Compliance GroupBooth A3Contact: Ernest Knight16510 Lancaster Estates Dr.Wildwood, MO, 63040Phone: 314-225-7988Email: ernie@playgroundcompliance.comDescription: Manufacture and sell Duromat Playground Tiles and playground equipment.

New Again, Inc. Outdoor Furniture RestorationBooth F4Contact: Kathy Gharst904 E. Loula Suite BOlathe, KS, 60661Phone: 913-764-1999Email: newagainfurniture@att.netDescription: Outdoor furniture restoration. vinyl restrapping, mesh sling replacement and powder coating.

Northwest Missouri State UniversityBooth J10Contact: Terry Robertson800 University DriveMaryville, MO, 64468Phone: (660) 562-1781Email: doc_tr@nwmissouri.eduDescription: Graduate and Undergraduate Education

Oates Associates, Inc.Booth D4Contact: Bill Burke100 Lanter Court, Suite 1Collinsville, IL, 62234Phone: 618-345-2200Email: bill.burke@oatesassociates.comDescription: Recreation facilities, transportation, structural, architecture, planning, site design, landscape architecture, survey construction services.

OES, Inc.Booth C2Contact: Mike Harbert2177 CourtleighChesterfield, MO, 63017Phone: 314-954-6524Email: dhecker@oes-inc.comDescription: OES Scoreboards and VenuRun software design for parks and recreation facilities.

Orthotech Sports Medical Equipment, Inc.Booth C9Contact: Tom Johnston1211 Weaver Rd.Herrin, IL, 62948Phone: 618-942-6611Email: tomjohnston@orthotechsports.comDescription: Fitness Equipment.

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Pennington SeedBooth A12Contact: Lacy Graham303 Grand AveGreenfield, MO, 65661Phone: 417-268-7679Email: lswiney@penningtonseed.comDescription: Supplier of grass seed, fertilizer, chemicals, field conditioners, and erosion control products.

Perfect Play Fields and LinksBooth H10Contact: Daniel Ochsner1921 Hidden Lakes Dr.Belleville, IL, 62226Phone: 618-234-7888Email: dochsner@perfectplayfieldsandlinks.comDescription: Athletic Field and Golf Course Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance.

Planning Design StudioBooth E2Contact: Andrew Franke727 North First Street, Suite 360St. Louis, MO, 63102Phone: 314-241-3600Email: andrewfranke@planningdesignstudio.comDescription: Landscape architectural service including park and recreation master planning and design.

Prairie Farms DairyBooth B2 & B3Contact: Chris McQueen9050 Pershall Rd.Hazelwood, MO, 63042Phone: 314-614-0086Email: cmcqueen@icecreamspecialties.comDescription: North Star frozen novelties and desserts.

Public Restroom CompanyBooth A24Contact: Katie Kaufman9390 Gateway Dr.Reno, NV, 89521

Phone: 888-888-2060Email: katie@publicrestroomcompany.comDescription: Public Restroom Company is a design/build specialist for public restrooms.

Q Star TechnologyBooth A16Contact: Chieko Kinoshita2730 Monterey St. Suite 106Torrance, CA, 90503Phone: 310-294-8194Email: ckinoshita@qstartech.comDescription: Flashcam is a high performance digital camera deterent system that helps reduce problems of graffiti, vandalism, illegal trash dumping, metal theft and other anti-social behavior.

Rainout LineBooth C3Contact: Ron Ring1212 Northeast Kenwood Dr.Lee’s Summit, MO, 64064Phone: 816-797-2067Email: ron@rainoutline.comDescription: Integrated phone systems.

REACH Digital Signage SolutionsBooth D10Contact: Tyler Storm6440 Flying Cloud Dr., Ste 225Eden Prairie, MN, 55344Phone: 952-944-7727Email: tyler@reachsportsgroup.comDescription: Interior digital signage solutions for facilities. Web-based platform with easy to use software for announcement creation and content management.

RL Mueller Popcorn & SupplyBooth F8Contact: Rich Mueller6198 Bermuda Rd.St. Louis, MO, 63135Phone: 314-524-3232Email: richmueller@sbcglobal.netDescription: RL Mueller Popcorn & Supply

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is a snack food and equipment distributor providing expert knowledge, service, and competetive prices for over 50 years.

Safari AquaticsBooth B6Contact: Kathleen GormanP.O. Box 674Raymore, MO, 64083Phone: 866-562-9697Email: kg@safariaquatics.comDescription: Commercial Swimming Pools - repair & renovation.

Sapp Design Associates Architects, P.C.Booth A4Contact: Karrie Smith3750 S. Fremont Ave.Springfield, MO, 65804Phone: 417-877-9600Email: smith@sdaarchitects.comDescription: Architectural Services

SCORE SportsBooth H1Contact: Rosie Morales726 E. Anaheim StreetWilmington, CA, 90744Phone: 310-830-6161Email: morales@scoresports.comDescription: Soccer and Basketball apparel and equipment.

Sedalia Convention & Visitors BureauBooth B9Contact: Carolyn Crooker600 E. Third StreetSedalia, MO, 65301Phone: 800-826-5295Email: carolyn@sedaliamo.orgDescription: visitor services, guides, information, tour packages.

SFS ArchitectureBooth H7Contact: Kerry Newman1150 Grand Boulevard

Kansas City, MO, 64106Phone: 816-474-1397Email: knewman@sfsarch.comDescription: SFS Architecture specializes in recreation and leisure facilities including needs assessments, programming, master planning, architectural services and public information assistance.

Sport Court MidwestBooth A13Contact: Dionna Helfers343 Great Oaks DriveLabadie, MO, 63055Phone: 636-451-0400Email: dionna@courtofsport.comDescription: Indoor/outdoor athletic surfaces.

Sportable ScoreboardsBooth C6Contact: Daniel Fukuhara106 Max Hurt DriveMurray, KY, 42071Phone: 270-759-1600Email: danielfukuhara@scoreboard1.comDescription: As leaders in the scoreboard industry for more than 25 years, Sportable Scoreboards understands the financial pressures athletic programs at schools and parks are under. ScoreRewards offers local businesses several different levels of advertising opportunities.

Sports Play EquipmentBooth F5Contact: Arthur Wilhelm5642 Natural BridgeSt. Louis, MO, 63120Phone: 314-482-3229Email: awilhelm@sportsplayinc.comDescription: Manufacturer of commercial playground and sports equipment.

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SSCIBooth A9Contact: Chris Goodman1853 Piedmont Rd., Suite 100Marietta, GA, 30066Phone: 866-996-7412Email: CGoodman@ssci2000.comDescription: Providing the National Background Check Program for all park and recreation agencies across the US.

TechnogymBooth A21Contact: Rich Hauver830 4th Ave South Ste 300Seattle, WA, 98134Phone: 800-804-0952Email: rhauver@technogymusa.comDescription: Technogym-The Wellness Company- creates, designs, and manufactures innovative solutions to cultivate physical and psychological well-being by enhancing one’s quality of life through physical activity.

The Stresscrete GroupBooth C10Contact: Michael Wilburn14503 Wallick Rd.Atchison, KS, 66002Phone: 913-426-4690Email: mwilburn@stresscrete3.comDescription: Spun concrete poles & outdoor decorative lighting.

Trotter Photo of St. LouisBooth C1Contact: Dave Raftery14319 Manchester Rd.Manchester, MO, 63011Phone: 636-394-7689Email: dave@trotterphoto.comDescription: Sports team & special events photography. We travel statewide.

Turf Etc., LLCBooth G1Contact: Angela Grego1314 SW Market St.Lee’s Summit, MO, 64081Phone: 816-886-2747Email: pbeckwith@gmail.comDescription: Synthetic turf/grass for playgrounds, landscaping, pet yards/areas, golf applications, roofs, and deck/patio areas.

United Industries, IncBooth G5Contact: Jerry Peterson202 E. ClevelandSterling, KS, 67579Phone: 316-655-9557Email: j.peterson@swimtime.comDescription: United Industries, Inc. has been a manufacturer and distributor of commercial aquatic facilities equipment and related supplies since 1954. Our SwimTime Commercial Aquatics Equipment catalog is published annually.

USTA Missouri ValleyBooth D2Contact: John Terpkosh1775 E. Diehl Ave.Des Moines, IA, 50320Phone: 913-322-4835Email: jterpkosh@movalley.usta.comDescription: Tennis promotions, grants, resources, and programming.

Vermont Systems, Inc.Booth C5Contact: Kathy Messier12 Market PlaceEssex Junction, VT, 05452Phone: 802-879-6993Email: Kathym@vermontsystems.comDescription: Vermont Systems provides RecTrac Premier Recreation & Parks Management software solutions with unparalleled support. Also available: WebTrac, GolfTrac, FinTrac & MainTrac.

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Water’s Edge Aquatic DesignBooth H11Contact: Caroline Casper11205 W. 79th St.Lenexa, KS, 66214Phone: 913-438-4338Email: ccasper@wedesignpools.comDescription: Aquatic engineering firm specializing in the evaluation, planning, and design of swimming pools, aquatic centers, water parks and spraygrounds.

Westport PoolsBooth C11Contact: David White156 Weldon ParkwayMaryland Heights, MO, 63043Phone: 314-432-1801Email: dwhite@westportpools.comDescription: Design, build, service chemicals, lifeguard management, and equipment.

WNB ArchitectsBooth G10Contact: Jenna Guild517 DelawareKansas City, MO, 64105Phone: 816-283-3731Email: jguild@wnbarchitects.comDescription: WNB is dedicated to providing professional architectural services for the design of quality recreational facilities.

Worlds of Fun/Oceans of FunBooth F3Contact: Erin Cornell4545 Worlds of Fun AveKansas City, MO, 64161Phone: 816-303-5133Email: erin.cornell@worldsoffun.comDescription: 235 Acres of rides, shows and attractions.

Yaeger Architecture, Inc.Booth J2Contact: Katie Gall7780 West 119th StreetOverland Park, KS, 66213Phone: 913-742-8000Email: KGall@yainc.comDescription: Yaeger Architecture, Inc. (YAI) is an Overland Park, Kansas architectural firm founded in 1973 providing architecture, interior design and planning services.

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