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Veterans and Benjamin C. Terry Park, Keyport

4th and Washington Park, Camden

Sunday, February 239am - 1pm Registration BoothREGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP

1pm – 4pm Registration BoothPACKET PICK-UP only

9am – 11am Grand HallwayCONTINENTAL BREAKFASTPromotional support for this event is provided by the Association of Commercial Representatives.

10am-1pm Wildwood 8AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Certification Course .3 CEUHeartsaver CPR AED is geared for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs and wants to become certified or recertified in CPR and AED. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, which will be valid for two years.1. Learn to react to a medical emergency.2. Acquire knowledge and skill to perform adult and pediatric CPR and to clear a foreign-body airway obstruction. 3. Learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Presenters: Craig Harley, Plainsboro Recreation and Community Services Debbie Millar, RN, Community Wellness, Penn Medicine Princeton Health

10am – 5pm Wildwood 14Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council Clinician’s Workshop .6 CEUThis 5th edition course is designed for parks and recreation staff, coaches, volunteers, and youth sports administrators. This full-day session teaches the fundamentals of implementing the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic - Sports Awareness For Educating Today’s Youth™ - which meets the stipulations of the NJ State “Little League” Law (P.L. 1988, c.87) and the Minimum Standards for Volunteer Coaches Safety Orientation and Training Skills Program (N.J.A.C. 5:52).1. List the standards for receiving partial civil immunity under NJ State law protecting volunteer coaches.2. Effectively administer the 5th edition of the Rutgers SAFETY Course for volunteer coaches.3. Assist volunteer coaches with developing a philosophy of coaching consistent with the development of children.Presenters: Dr. David Feigley and Alejandro Diaz, Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council

11am – 4pm Wildwood 5Making It All Happen: Your Extraordinary Summer from Start to Finish .4 CEUThe Campers are Coming! The Campers are Coming! How do we make sure we are ready to give our campers an extraordinary summer? This highly interactive workshop will take you from pre-season planning to staff orientation and through your camp season all the way to the very last day of camp. Together, we will share and experience:• Tips to inspire your staff throughout the year, before they even arrive at camp.• Exciting activities to maximize staff training.• Ice breakers that do more than just break the ice which can be used with both staff and campers.• Fun programming ideas that create memorable moments, make down-time fun-time, and spice-up rainy days.• Unique ideas to close your camp season in a meaningful and inspirational way.1. List activities that can be implemented at camp including ice breakers and rainy day activities.2. Discuss ways to enhance camp staff training.3. Identify tips to motivate and inspire camp staff.Presenters: Roz and Jed Buck, Roz and Jed Training & Consulting

11am – 4pm Wildwood 102020 Aquatics Boot Camp – Best Practices .4 CEUAll New Speakers and Topics with Pool and Waterfront Breakouts Come and explore the aquatics industry’s best practices with a panel of experienced aquatic professionals. This session will be helpful to those new to the industry and veterans alike. Whether you operate a pool or waterfront, you will find relevant topics that relate to both waterfront and pool management including issues and research in lifeguard vigilance, regulations, programming, industry trends, cost recovery, special populations, and regulations. This training will be especially important to your seasonal Managers. Participants will receive a binder full of information, checklists, and samples. The experience will be a blend of information and experience that will leave you informed, prepared, and entertained. You will have an opportunity to have your priorities addressed, while sharing great information with others in the aquatics industry in New Jersey. This year’s Boot Camp will include a special break out, separate from group instruction, to specifically address issues for pools to address best practices hosted by experienced professionals in each area.1. Identify areas in your aquatics operation that need improvement. 2. Define industry best practices and learn how to apply them. 3. Develop training programs for employees to meet safety challenges and regulations in the aquatic environment. Presenters: Judith Leblein Josephs, JLJ Enterprises LLC Alex Sperling, Montclair State University Campus Recreation Cait Waxler, American Red Cross Training Center, PAPromotional support for this session is provided by Water Safety Products.

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1pm – 4pm Wildwood 12How to Be Successful at Sponsorship Sales .4 CEUHow to generate sponsorship dollars is one of the toughest assignments for recreation and park professionals. It is easy to charge fees; it is easy to write grants; it is not easy to sell sponsorship UNLESS you know how to do it. It is NOT a matter of going to the telephone book, finding someone that you think has money and telling them how much you need for what you do! This session will take you through a process that teaches you to understand what THE SPONSOR wants (and needs) and helping him/her achieve the park and recreation agency’s goals through an affiliation with your program. Who do you call? What do you say? How do you say it? What do you have to sell? When do you start selling? You will learn a 12 step sales process that is GUARANTEED to work IF you follow the steps! You are guaranteed to learn AND have fun!1. Demonstrate skills that help you gain confidence in the sponsorship sales process.2. Explain the 12 step sales process and the importance of the timing of the sales process.3. Identify power words that lead the sponsor to yes.Presenter: Sylvia Allen, Allen Consulting, Inc. 2pm – 3pm Grand HallwayAFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAKPromotional support for this event is provided by the Association of Commercial Representatives.

9pm – Midnight Second Floor Grand Hallway OPENING NIGHT SOCIALWHO DONE IT?! Join us at our roaring opening night social by kicking the conference off with our biggest NJRPA mystery! You’ll have time to network with colleagues and catch up with friends while enjoying refreshments and participating in a group activity. Two beverages tickets will be provided for beer, wine, cocktails, and soda. Additional beverages may be purchased. Entertainment provided by Summit Soundz. Promotional support provided by Boyce Associates.

Monday, February 247am – 7:30am Room TBDEARLY MORNING YOGA

7:45am – 2pm Registration BoothREGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP

8am – 11am Grand HallwayCOFFEE SERVICE

8:45am – 10:15am Wildwood 3Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Out-of-School Time Programs .15 CEUOut-of-school time programs can play an important role in helping children develop lifelong healthy habits. During this interactive session, participants will receive sample nutrition and physical activity lessons, learn useful strategies for integrating health education into classroom activities, and practice instructional and management routines to facilitate on-task behavior. All activities have been specifically designed for out-of-school time programs, and kid tested for fun. New CATCH content to support social emotional learning (SEL) will also be incorporated.1. Identify opportunities to integrate structured physical activity and nutrition education into out-of-school time programs. 2. Demonstrate transition, instructional, and management routines to facilitate on-task behavior when engaging children in physical activity.3. Demonstrate confidence in delivering sample nutrition and physical activity lessons to children attending out-of-school time programs.Presenter: Kathy Chichester, National CATCH Coordinator/FlaghousePromotional support for this session is provided by General Recreation, Inc. 8:45am – 10:15am Wildwood 8Aquatic Special Event Planning for Young Adults and Teens .15 CEUSpice up your pool activities for young adults and teens by adding special events that are sure to be a hit. In this session we will share insights on program planning, marketing, and execution, and finish with a round-table discussion of potential program ideas from around the state.1. Explore new program ideas for young adults and college-aged participants.2. Discuss new trends in aquatics for young adults.3. Develop a systematic approach to implementing new programs.Presenter: Alex Sperling, Montclair State University Campus Recreation

8:45am – 10:15am Wildwood 10Trends in New Jersey Employment and Labor Law .15 CEUSeveral changes have occurred regarding employment and labor laws in the past two years that may impact you and your

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employees. During this session, we will review the lessons learned with the implementation of the 2018 Equal Pay Act and the Sick Leave Act. Insights into compliance and suggestions for communicating the information with employees will be provided. The Medical Marijuana Law was recently expanded to include protections under the Law Against Discrimination. What is the anticipated impact in the workplace of the legalization of adult use recreational marijuana? Always a hot topic is the Federal wage and hour laws for seasonal and temporary employees, including the recent increase in earnings threshold to be eligible for overtime exemption and application of the NJ wage and hour laws to minors. As part of this topic, we will also review whether a worker can be considered an independent contractor or must be considered an employee. Bring your questions!1. Describe the Equal Pay Act and determine whether staff is being compensated equitably. 2. Discuss how to track and use earned sick leave beyond merely being personally ill.3. Determine whether a category of worker is an employee or an independent contractor and whether that worker is eligible for overtime.Presenter: Susan Swatski, Esq., Hill Wallack LLP

8:45am – 10:15am Wildwood 12GenX – The Forgotten Generation .15 CEU Are you one of the forgotten ones – now in your 40’s and 50’s, and precariously called the sandwich generation? If you aren’t, do you want to better serve and work with GenXers? Simultaneously supporting both our kids and our parents, GenXers bridge the gap between the millennials and boomers. This session will review how the parks and recreation industry must not overlook the magnitude of Generation X’s buying power and their influence on other generations. Explore 10 strategic reasons why your agency should remember the forgotten generation.1. Discuss how the key characteristics of Generation X influence their recreational choices.2. Explore 10 strategies to help market to, program for, and administratively support Generation X participants, employees, and board members.3. Identify methods to help GenXers “do it all”.Presenter: Dannielle Wilson, BerryDunn, IL

8:45am – 10:15am Wildwood 14A Place at the Table .15 CEU Park and recreation departments are a key component of community wellness. Are you at the table? If not, how can you get there? This session will explain how the activities and elements of a park and recreation department fit into community wellness, and how department staff can increase their value in the community through collaboration.1. Determine the assets of your parks and recreation department related to community wellness.2. Identify how to engage with others in the community for wellness planning and service delivery.3. Establish your department as a critical service for community wellness.Presenter: Denise Lanza, CPRP, Morris County Park Commission

10:30am – 12pm Wildwood 3Paper Airplanes and Rubber Duckies: Building Leadership Through the Natural Talent to Play .15 CEU What do rubber duckies, paper airplanes, and playing cards have in common? They are every day, playful objects that can help you and your staff become better leaders...and they cost almost nothing! Traits learned through play allow people of all ages to become strong, empathetic, and communicative leaders. In this interactive session, you will learn games that you can facilitate with your camp counselors, program supervisors, and recreation directors to help improve communication, enhance risk assessment, boost creativity, and develop empathy by unleashing their natural talent to play.1. Conduct five games that can be used to improve leadership skills.2. Create an experiential staff and leadership training program.3. Identify links between the benefits of playfulness and the qualities of effective leadership.Presenter: Brian VanDongen, CPRP, Readington RecreationPromotional support for this session is provided by General Recreation, Inc.

10:30am – 12pm Wildwood 8Attracting Minorities and Underserved Populations to Aquatics Programs .15 CEU Is your agency offering quality aquatics programs, but you still aren’t attracting minorities and participants with unique needs? This session will focus on aquatics programming and collaborative relationships for traditionally underrepresented communities and vulnerable populations. Our planet is mostly water and our bodies are mostly water, so why aren’t we serving all the populations represented at aquatic facilities? Barriers, marketing, and partnership opportunities will be discussed for: Water Safety Presentations, Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Preparation, Adult Swim Lessons, and Lifeguarding classes.1. Identify the populations that aquatic managers should be serving in aquatics facilities. 2. Adjust marketing and promotional materials to attract underserved individuals. 3. Create new relationships in the community to help to fund and promote aquatic programs. Presenters: Cait Waxler, American Red Cross Training Center, PA Dr. Angela Beale-Tawfeeq, American Red Cross, PA

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10:30am – 12pm Wildwood 10Working with Vendors and Partners while still Maintaining Control .15 CEUA majority of park and recreation departments are using instructors, vendors, outside sports groups, and camp providers to supplement fulltime workforce. It is important that in each of these scenarios, your department has complete control over the programs and the parameters in which the programs are delivered. This session will demonstrate how to maintain control in YOUR programs so that their success is still driven by you.1. Identify the components of an effective vendor/partner contract with park and recreation agencies.2. List the steps to recruiting vendors and partners that are beneficial for your agency.3. Outline how to terminate or to fix a relationship with a vendor when it is not satisfactory for participants and/or staff.Presenter: Tom O’Rourke, CPRP, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University

10:30am – 12pm Wildwood 12 Engage the Silent Voices .15 CEUFrom designing a playground to composing a comprehensive master plan, national standards indicate that we should engage the community in our planning processes. So, we dutifully conduct focus groups and statistically valid surveys, and rely on responses from those who choose to actively participate. What about those who don’t respond? Who are they and what do they have to say? This session proposes that there are segments of your community that have “silent voices” and it is our job to find them and engage them. Join us to explore eight ‘pulse strategies’ and create a plan that helps you listen to and engage with the diverse perspectives in your community.1. Explore strategies that will intentionally listen for and seek out silent voices.2. Create an action plan that will listen to and engage with the diverse perspectives in communities.3. Compare methods to establish and maintain on-going feedback mechanisms.Presenter: Dannielle Wilson, BerryDunn, IL

10:30am – 12pm Wildwood 14Mental Health First Aid Overview .15 CEUIf we saw someone having a heart attack most of us would know how to help, by calling 911 and starting CPR. Would you know how to respond if you saw someone having a panic attack, showing signs of crisis, depression, anxiety or substance use? This Mental Health First Aid Overview session will provide you with an understanding on how to start conversations about mental health and substance use problems. It will improve your understanding and provide you with an action plan to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental illness or substance use disorder.1. Identify signs and symptoms of many mental health and substance abuse problems.2. Increase knowledge on how to safely identify and respond to mental health problems.

NJRPA Keynote Luncheon

and Annual Meeting

12noon – 2pm (Ticket required) Wildwood 4 The keynote luncheon begins with the annual Association business meeting. Following lunch, will be the keynote presentation.

Humor for the Health of It – Keynote Presentation .1 CEUDiscover a fresh perspective on life while learning how to view the world through a comedian’s eye. Learn how humor can increase creativity, productivity, and memory, while reducing the incidence of disease. Learn how to improve communication with fellow employees or visitors to your parks and recreation facilities. Discover all this and more while you learn how to reduce stress, increase focus, get along with others, and decrease anxiety to achieve a state of happiness, hope, and productivity.1. Practice five techniques to reduce stress.2. Describe physiological and psychological benefits of incorporating humor in life. Presenter: Joel Weintraub, Humor for the Health of it, PAPromotional support for the keynote presenter is provided by Landscape Structures.

3. Identify skills to reach out and provide initial help until advanced help arrives.Presenters: Debbie Millar, RN, Community Wellness, Penn Medicine Princeton Health Craig Harley, Plainsboro Recreation and Community Services

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2:15pm – 3:45pm Wildwood 3Programming Trends for the Future .15 CEUThis session will highlight some new and innovative trends that will affect park and recreation agencies in the near future. We will also discuss how to pay for these programming needs in a “no tax increase” environment.1. Discuss the factors that ensure that a program will be successful, as well as some reasons that they fail.2. Creatively determine which programs will excite your citizens, and become a hit in your individual park system.3. Apply a pricing structure for your programs that will make it easy to “sell” to the people approving your budget.Presenters: Jen Basham, CPRP, Parks and Leisure Services Stephenville, TX Tom O’Rourke, CPRP, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson UniversityPromotional support for this session is provided by General Recreation, Inc.

2:15pm – 3:45pm Wildwood 8Siri, Google this: How can Google help you do your Job? .15 CEUGoogle is an incredible resource that can organize any professional both personally and professionally, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance the recreation profession. Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Earth, and more will be explored during this session. Need to know an exact measurement of a pool? Google can do that. Need to survey your community? Google can do that. Need a way to schedule games and coaches more easily? Google can do that. This course will explore how the FREE tool of Google can help you in your day-to-day profession 1. Share, collect, and distribute information more effectively with colleagues and with the community using Google Drive and Calendar. 2. Identify ways to utilize Google Earth to be able to map, measure, and view facilities, pools, and parks. 3. Generate increased productivity in scheduling and assigning by having information at your fingertips through the use of Google in many suites. Presenter: David Guida, Jr., Summit Department of Community Programs 2:15pm – 3:45pm Wildwood 10Having the Time of Your Life: How to Get 25 Hours out of a 24-Hour Day .15 CEUIsn’t it amazing how math never works out? If you sleep eight hours and work eight hours, doesn’t it seem that there should be eight more hours left for you? What happens to a third of the day? Where is the time for YOU? If you ever want to make 25 hours out of a 24-hour day, you definitely want to make time for this program. By improving efficiency and effectiveness, and by learning time management, behavior modification, and memory techniques, you will find that extra hour you need.1. Explain how to de-clutter your desk.2. Discuss how to control information explosion.3. Identify memory techniques for learning information quickly and effortlessly.Presenter: Joel Weintraub, Humor for the Health of it, PA

52:15pm – 3:45pm Wildwood 12Meeting Expectations for Sports Field Quality .15 CEUManaging highly trafficked sports fields is very different compared to general school lawns and grounds – and expectations from players, coaches, parents, and athletic directors for playing surface quality are often very high. Trained sports field and grounds managers are among the key ingredients in providing quality sports field surfaces. The presentation will explore the role sports field and grounds managers play in maintaining high quality, safe playing fields and the often time sensitive decisions and practices required to manage and improve the surfaces on which athletes play.1. Describe how to manage expectations from players, coaches, parents, and athletic directors for playing surface quality.2. Discuss how to maintain high quality, safe playing fields. 3. Explain the decisions and practices required to manage and improve the playing surfaces. Presenters: Scott Bills, Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey Jim Iannetti, Middlesex Borough Parks 2:15pm – 3:45pm Wildwood 14An AED’s Life: A Shocking Story .15 CEUShocker alert – A person in cardiac arrest loses another 10% chance of survival every minute that passes before being attached to an AED. But did you know survival rates increase by 70% when AEDs are readily available? Not everyone knows what an AED is though, how to use one, or how to perform routine maintenance on it. The presenters will explain why Automated External Defibrillators are needed, and then discuss how to implement. Various types of AEDs and their differences will be discussed. Whether you have a robust AED program or just a minimal program, you need to understand your AED’s capabilities, features, and how to maintain it to extend the life of the unit. This session will answer all these aspects. Included in this session will be a Q & A panel with two Recreation Department staff who have implemented successful AED Programs. 1. Develop an AED implementation plan that includes selecting the proper AED for your site/facility. 2. Explain the difference between Automated and Semi- Automated AEDs and escalating and non-escalating energy AEDs and their key features. 3. Describe the best way to maintain and extend the life of your AED. Presenters: James C. Schatzle and Kathleen Pearson, Team Life, Inc.

Tuesday, February 257:30am – 2pm Registration Booth REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP

8am – 9:30am Grand HallwayCOFFEE SERVICE Promotional support for this event is provided by Storr Tractor.

8:30am – 10am Wildwood 3Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sofia: The Four Personalities of Senior Programming .15 CEUThis session will discuss the current programming trends and matrix for providing a well-rounded program for multiple generations of our seasoned population. From wild and care free to more traditional, how are you modeling a proven prescription for programs that meets the needs and the WANTS of your seniors.1. Create a matrix of programs to determine service gaps.2. Identify three new trends to determine if they would fit their community.3. Examine a midterm program evaluation to determine any challenges being faced and correct them to ensure program success.Presenter: Jen Basham, CPRP, Parks and Leisure Services, Stephenville, TX

8:30am – 10am Wildwood 8Connect to Walk and Bike: Helping Your Community Flourish .15 CEUParks promote active lifestyles, mental health, social cohesion, and general well-being. Lack of access, transportation, safety, and familiarity limit not only park visits, but also opportunities to shop, work, and socialize. There are many national programs that implement local programs and policies encouraging safe and equitable travel, such as Safe Routes to Parks, the Ten Minute Walk Campaign, and Complete Streets. Attendees will learn about tools and resources available in New Jersey and nationally, best practices, creating partnerships, and finding grants. Case studies will highlight the Connect to Walk and Bike project in Morris County and the Safe Routes to Schools, Parks, and Trails Plan in Bridgewater. 1. Identify programs and partnerships that can be leveraged to incorporate 10-minute walk and bike efforts. 2. Gain resources, tools, and techniques to address safety, health, and equity in walking and biking.3. Identify tips and strategies for state, federal, and foundation grants and other funding opportunities.Presenters: Denise Lanza, CPRP, Morris County Park Commission Leigh Ann Von Hagen, PP, AICP, Rutgers Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

8:30am – 10am Wildwood 10Dynamic LGBTQ Programming and Services .15 CEU No matter one’s gender identity or sexual orientation, all people should have equal access to quality recreation

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3:30pm – 7pm Wildwood 19Don’t miss the opportunity to visit our exhibition of cutting edge products and services. The trade show is another opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills. The NJRPA Auction will also open during the exhibit hours, concluding on Tuesday at 1:30pm. This fundraiser features many exciting prizes. NJRPA will also honor three outstanding exhibits with our “16th Annual Best Booth Awards”. Be sure to place your vote for your favorite booths. Announcements of the winning booths will take place on Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall. Badges required for exhibit hall admission.

Promotional support for exhibit hall Wi-Fi is provided by CME Associates. Promotional support of the exhibit hall charging stations is provided by Mott MacDonald and Musco Lighting. Support for Monday afternoon exhibit hall food stations is provided by Classic Turf Company and Hersheypark. Support for exhibit hall water stations is provided by Trionaid Associates, Inc and Vermont Systems.

All Delegate Social9pm – 12:30am Wildwood 4(Ticket Required)“2020” Come dressed in black and gold ready for entertainment of the new decade! Snacks and desserts will be available, and two beverages tickets will be provided for beer, wine, cocktails, and soda. Additional beverages may be purchased. This event is included in the Full Conference Package and requires pre-registration for all daily delegates. Promotional support for this event is provided by B.C.I. Burke Company, with special thanks to Summit Soundz.

programs, facilities, and services. In this session we will discuss the dynamic programs and services at the national, state, and local levels for citizens who identify as LGBTQ. Bring your questions, as we will have an open dialogue regarding best practices, policies, procedures, and challenges that you have experienced with regard to programs and services for the LGBTQ community. Numerous nationwide LGBTQ resources for park and recreation professionals who are interested in offering this type of programming will be shared during the session.1. Identify resources available when programming for the LGBTQ community. 2. Discuss various ways to partner with organizations to offer LGBTQ programming.3. Acquire a self-awareness of society’s bias toward the LGBTQ community when offering this type of programming; and how it is changing!Presenter: Jodie Adams, CPRP, Recreation, Sport and Park Administration, Missouri State University

8:30am – 10am Wildwood 12Bullying Prevention and Awareness .15 CEUWhile declining participation in youth sports is likely due to multiple factors, bullying and other forms of negative social experiences are often cited as a primary reason why youth drop out of sports. This session will provide participants with information on what constitutes bullying behavior, and how stakeholders can implement evidence-based strategies to prevent its occurrence. These strategies provide a model by which the individual child, coach, parent, team, league, and community can implement strategies so that all children can enjoy and thrive in sports.1. Define and identify different types of bullying behavior in youth sports.2. Revise existing behavioral conduct policies to mitigate bullying for youth sport leagues. 3. List strategies for leagues, coaches, and teams to mitigate bullying and incentivize good sportsmanship.Presenter: Dr. Anthony G. Delli Paoli, Rutgers Youth Sport Research CouncilPromotional support for this session is provided by Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council.

8:30am – 10am Wildwood 14Don’t Sweat the Summer .15 CEURecreation professionals need to work with seasonal staff members. However, the opportunity to select, train, and communicate with employees is not always ideal. This presentation will provide attendees with multiple methods and techniques to better select, communicate, and collaborate with part-time and seasonal staff. Attendees will be given “mock situations” to discuss and critique, as well as leave with resources to support these efforts.1. Identify and refine the hiring process for seasonal staff.2. Select the best techniques of pre-employment planning and staff orientation techniques.3. Describe ways to communicate to seasonal staff during “in season”.Presenter: Ronnie Quacquarini, Marlboro Recreation

Exhibit Hall Hours and Lunch10am – 1:30pm Wildwood 19 Visit our Trade Show exhibitors and gather valuable information on the latest recreation, park, and leisure products and services. A Boardwalk style lunch will be held throughout the Exhibit Hall from 11:30am – 12:45pm. The 16th Annual Best Booth winners will be announced at 10:30am. Purchase your tickets for our auction items featuring many exciting prizes. Auction winners will be drawn at 1pm. Badges required for exhibit hall admission. Promotional support for the lunch is provided by General Recreation, Inc.

1:30pm – 3pm Wildwood 3Party On! Special Event and Party Ideasfor Active Adults 50+ .15 CEUSpecial events and parties are the easiest way to build interest and attendance in your active adult program. This session will give attendees 20 new event ideas that can be easily planned and implemented when designing programs for active adults aged 50 plus.1. Explain the importance of special events in an active adult program.2. Create and initiate 20 new party/event ideas for your program.3. Promote events to the active adults.Presenter: Teresa Grodsky, Retired Active Adult Coordinator, IL

1:30pm – 3pm Wildwood 8 Waterfront Management from a DOH, DEP, and Operator’s Perspective .15 CEUWaterfront Managers serve many masters. Not only are they charged with keeping their guests safe and happy, but they also must meet regulations from the NJ Department of Health as well as the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Recently new regulations for recreational bathing and water-front management have been passed to protect our visitors and preserve these great natural resources. Representatives of both agencies will share the latest information and answer your questions. The summer of 2019 was a tough one for operators of NJ’s recreational lakes, leaving many challenges as agen-cies plan for the summer of 2020. Hear how Swartswood State Park handled its summer and is planning for the years ahead. 1. Apply the regulations from NJ DOH and DEP to all types of operations.2. Identify areas in the regulations that agencies must meet moving forward.3. Gain resources to train staff on these new regulations to keep guests safe. Presenters: Tom Keck, NJ DEP Division of Parks and Forestry, SPS Southern Region Stephen Bross, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Loel Muetter, MA, HO, NJ Department of Health Blanca Chevrestt, NJ DEP Division of Parks and Forestry, Swartswood State Park

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1:30pm – 3pm Wildwood 10Know Your Why! How to Stay at the Top of Your Game Throughout Your Career .15 CEUWhether you are a long-term veteran or a young professional who has recently entered the field of parks and recreation, it is important to develop your personal and professional goals to succeed and advance in our profession. You must create and understand your “WHY”, and keep it with you at all times. It’s easier than you think! Learn the key questions to ask yourself in finding and knowing your “WHY”, and discover how to use this, your greatest resource, to achieve your own mission. 1. Identify what personally drives you from “day to day” in your job.2. Determine techniques to identify and develop a healthy/ positive outlook on where you are in your life and career.3. Create strategies on how to deal with job/career pressures.Presenter: Jodie Adams, CPRP, Recreation, Sport and Park Administration, Missouri State University

1:30pm – 3pm Wildwood 12Effective Policy Implementation to Strengthen Youth Sports Programs: Managing Disequilibrium .15 CEUThis session will explore the nature of policy making in youth sports and examine recent “best practices” in policy imple-mentation. General guidelines on effective policy integration and implementation will be offered to help participants better identify and minimize disruptive tensions that impact policy out-comes in their work. Attaining a more seamless and effective approach to policy development and implementation will have a more positive impact on the experiences of participants in youth sports programs. Session participants will have the op-portunity to discuss specific, current examples of youth sports policy development and programming and will be provided with the opportunity to discuss recent challenges emerging in their own programs.1. Discuss how to better solve the complexities of the policy making process to minimize challenges that impact policy implementation and program outcomes. 2. Examine recent youth sports policies that serve as “best practice” of how effective policy development can substantially benefit program implementation.3. Identify at least three comprehensive youth sports policy- related resources that are useful to program practitioners.Presenters: Dr. Janet Holdsworth, Rutgers University Dr. David A. Feigley, Rutgers Youth Sports Research CouncilPromotional support for this session is provided by Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council.

1:30pm – 3pm Wildwood 14Cultural Humility: Acknowledging Diversity and Empowering Communities .15 CEUIn today’s ever-changing world, professionals that provide community services and oversight in our communities are challenged to continuously embrace diversity and eliminate inequities and barriers to the varied opportunities that are avail-able. Assessment of cultural competency begins with a review of our core values. This session will provide an overview of the concepts of cultural humility and responsiveness in communi-ty-based services. Attendees will learn skills that will support them in the sustainable provision of diverse and engaging services.1. Describe the differences between cultural competency and cultural humility.2. Discuss and acknowledge bias as a human factor.3. Describe a minimum of three steps toward the improvement of self in the context of cultural humility and responsiveness.Presenter: Alexandra Lopez, Consultant, Rutgers University 3pm – 4pm Grand HallwayAFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAKPromotional support for this event is provided by MRC/GameTime Park & Playground Equipment.

3:15pm – 4:45pm Wildwood 3Dealing with Difficult Patrons and Situations – 50 Plus .15 CEUIn recreation, we as professionals always have to do our best to keep our participants satisfied and returning to our pro-grams. However, sometimes we encounter those who are dif-ficult and sometimes disruptive to our programs. This session will provide techniques for dealing with the 50 plus population when problems and situations present.1. Describe our most important asset; the active adult, and the programming challenges that can arise.2. Discuss options to resolving difficult situations. 3. Identify techniques for dealing with various problems that occur, both short and long term.Presenter: Teresa Grodsky, Retired Active Adult Coordinator

3:15pm – 4:45pm Wildwood 10Putting Ethics First .15 CEUParks and Recreation is a fun profession, but it can at times, become mired in ethical dilemmas, that while they may not be illegal, have ramifications that make us uncomfortable about choosing the right decision. Participants will explore some sample situations, and learn some guiding factors to help de-termine how to make consistent ethical decisions1. Identify the effects of working in environments that have, and do not have, proper ethical management.2. Discuss methods to help make proper ethical decisions, through various scenarios.3. Determine and apply a step-by-step process to handling ethical dilemmas.Presenter: Tom O’Rourke, CPRP, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University

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Awards Pre-Dinner Reception 6pm – 7pm Atrium of Wildwood 4 Begin the awards evening with a chance to recognize and honor your colleagues and friends for their achievements in parks and recreation, as we wind down the conference, and honor the best of the year in various categories. Host beer, wine, and soda will be provided. Additional beverages may be purchased.

NJRPA Annual Awards Dinner

7pm – 10:30pm Wildwood 4(Ticket Required)Join us as we honor New Jersey’s leaders in recreation and parks! Our evening gala will kick off with great cuisine, followed throughout the evening by the introduction of the winners of the Agency Showcase Awards, Facility Design Award, and the Excellence in Programming Awards. It concludes with the presentation of our highest honors for the individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of parks and recreation. This event is included in the Full Conference Package and requires pre-registration for all daily delegates and exhibitors. Two beverages tickets will be provided for beer, wine, cocktails, and soda. Additional beverages may be purchased. Promotional support for this event is provided by Investors Bank Foundation.

Wednesday, February 269am – 10:30am Wildwood 4 BUFFET BREAKFAST & NETWORKING (Ticket required)Last opportunity to network with colleagues and friends before returning home. This event is included in the Full Conference Package and requires pre-registration for all daily delegates. Promotional support for this event is provided by Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc.

93:15pm – 4:45pm Wildwood 12Current Issues in Coaching Recruitment, Training and Retention: Where Will You Find Your Next Volunteer Youth Sport Coach? .15 CEUAs increasing requirements for coaches training have been imposed by state and federal legislation, recruiting volunteers for youth sports programs has become more challenging. The essentials for quality coaching education programs and the mechanisms by which such programs can be delivered will be discussed along with strategies for retaining coaches at the recreational level and identifying non-traditional sources from which to recruit coaches.1. Identify at least three nontraditional populations from which to recruit volunteer youth sport coaches. 2. Discuss primary topics that should be covered in legally defensible coaching training programs in NJ. 3. Summarize the primary differences between traditional coaching educational programs and programs designed to increase the expertise and effectiveness of recreational youth sport coaches. Presenter: Dr. Dave Feigley, Rutgers Youth Sports Research CouncilPromotional support for this session is provided by Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council

3:15pm – 4:45pm Wildwood 14The Opioid Epidemic: Who, What, Where, and Why .15 CEUAccording to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 70,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2017, making it a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. Of those deaths, almost 68% involved a prescription or illicit opioid. In response to this devastating epidemic, the US Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency. This session will provide a brief overview of the signs and symptoms of addiction and how to provide resources for members of a community without having to be a clinical counselor. Discussions will center on the environmental factors motivating, contributing, and influencing the widespread progression of this epidemic in our communities.1. Describe the differences and similarities between prescription medications and heroin.2. Recognize a minimum of three key contributing factors to the widespread opioid epidemic.3. Apply a working understanding of the epidemic when addressing or responding to community needs.Presenter: Alexandra Lopez, Consultant, Rutgers University

SponsorsPromotional support for our 45th Annual Conference and Trade Show has been

generously provided by the following organizations.

Association of Commercial Representatives (ACR)

B.C.I. Burke Company

Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc.

Boyce Associates

Classic Turf Company

CME Associates

General Recreation, Inc.

Hersheypark

Hill Wallack LLC

Investors Bank Foundation

Landscape Structures

MRC/GameTime Park & Playground Equipment

Mott MacDonald

Musco Lighting

Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council

Storr Tractor

Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Summit Soundz Entertainment

Trionaid Associates Inc.

Vermont Systems

Water Safety Products

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Employment & Labor Law Investigations Employee and Independent Contractor Agreements Restrictive Covenant Enforcement State & Federal Department of

Labor Audits

Since 1978, Hill Wallack has grown from a local firm into a regional leader. Our commitment to excellence drives us forward, but our strong relationships within our community keep us grounded.

We provide sophisticated, high-level service to clients in a cost-effective, responsive manner. We are substantial in scope, but personal in service.

Hill Wallack LLP proudly supports New Jersey Recreation & Park Association.

Princeton, NJ | Cedar Knolls, NJ | Cherry Hill, NJ | Red Bank, NJ | Yardley, PA | New York, NY www.hillwallack.com | 609.924.0808

Susan L. Swatski, Esq.

Continuing Education Unit ProgramsAll sessions earn CEU credits based upon the number of contact hours – 0.1 CEU per contact hour. Delegates for all sessions, including Sunday’s Pre-conference Institutes, must attend the FULL session to earn CEU credit for that session. Credit for partial attendance will not be granted. Delegates are responsible for ensuring that their forms are properly punched to record attendance at the conclusion of each session. At the conclusion of the conference, total credit hours will be awarded to delegates who return completed forms at the conclusion of all sessions. Please note that the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification did not pre-approve CEU credits. CEU forms must be handed in at the end of the conference or on the last day that a delegate is attending the conference. NJRPA is governed by standards set by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and not able to accept forms sent to NJRPA in the mail after the conclusion of the conference. Delegates must submit the yellow copy of the CEU form to a room host/moderator or return it to the Registration Desk prior to departure.

Social Events and Educational SessionsAll NJRPA education sessions, tradeshow activities, and social events are smoke-free. All delegates and guests are subject to New Jersey Alcohol Consumption Laws. Conference social events are not appropriate for individuals under 21 years of age. Educational sessions are for a professional audience. Please do not bring small children or infants to sessions. Cellular telephones should be turned off or set to silent mode in all events. We thank you for your cooperation.

AccessibilityIn compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the NJRPA Conference Committee will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need no later than Friday,January 31, 2020. If you have special needs regarding hotel accommodations, please contact Harrah’s Resort at 609 441-5000.

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ACR Members 2019-2020107 Productions

Any Excuse for a Party! IncBen Shaffer Recreation Inc

Boyce Associates / Little Tikes CommercialCME Associates

Commercial Recreation SpecialistsCrown Trophy of Mercerville

Downes Forest ProductsElkay

Flaghouse, Inc.Gametime Park & Playground Equipment/MRC

General Recreation, Inc.George Ely Associates

Gill ID SystemsMedieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Mid-Atlantic Products, Inc.Morey’s Piers

Mott MacDonaldNew Jersey Fun Services

Oldcastle PrecastPicerno-Giordano Construction, LLC

Playpowerppd - Premier Product Development, LLC

PS&SRubberecycle

Shaughnessy Sports ConstructionSignature Sites LLC

Sports and Golf Solutions LLCSuburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Team Life Inc.Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

US Sports InstituteVermont Systems

Water Safety Products, Inc.

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Get ConnectedThe NJRPA 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition is green! We will again be using an interactive conference app that will provide you with comprehensive information, including complete session descriptions, speaker biographies, Exhibit Hall information, vendor descriptions, and social/networking opportunities.

We will be printing an abbreviated conference schedule, along with complete Exhibit Hall information. If you prefer printed session descriptions, then please bring this Registration Brochure. Also, the app will contain session handouts and any PowerPoints the speakers provide — NJRPA will not be providing them. If you prefer printed materials, then please print them prior to arriving.

Features of the app include the ability to:1. View the full event schedule and create your own schedule2. Download session handouts and powerpoints.3. Find session and exhibitor locations with maps of the Exhibit Hall and session rooms.4. Read about all of the exhibitors and sponsors.5. Receive notifications about networking opportunities, contests, and other breaking news pushed directly to your device.6. Connect and exchange contact details with other attendees.7. Share your event experiences on Facebook and Twitter.

To access the app, download the Crowd Compass Directory from your iTunes or Google Play store, or scan the QR code below. After you have downloaded the Directory, search for the NJRPA event. Once downloaded and installed, this app performs, with or without an internet connection. When connected, the app downloads updates. All of the data is stored locally on the device, so it is accessible even if there is no Wi-Fi.

Please download the app prior to attending the conference and become familiar with all the information available. If you need assistance navigating the app, then please visit the registration desk during the conference.

Scan this code to download the Crowd Compass Directory:

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Harrah’s Hotel Lodging Reservation InformationNJRPA is pleased to provide information regarding hotel registration for our 45th Annual Conference at Harrah’s Atlantic City. Harrah’s Atlantic City offers the finest in accommodations, dining, recreation, and conference facilities. Harrah’s offers NJRPA delegates discounted room rates from February 22-26, 2020. Come early for a mini vacation! Harrah’s has blocked out a limited number of rooms for NJRPA on Saturday evening, February 22.

PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES: February 23, 2020

CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW: February 24-25, 2020

CONFERENCE ROOM RATES

Saturday, February 22 (Limited availability)$75 per room/per night — Waterview Tower (Single or Double Occupancy)

Sunday, February 23 - Wednesday, February 26$75 per room/per night — Waterview Tower (Single or Double Occupancy)

A daily resort fee of $15 per room will be charged in addition to taxes and fees. Resort fee includes: • Wi-Fi in room for 2 devices • Pool access • Fitness center access • $5 room voucher toward self-parking • Unlimited local phone calls

The NJRPA Room Block is limited and early registration is strongly recommended.Reserve before February 1, 2020.

RESERVATION PROCESS

Call 888 516-2215 and identify yourself with the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association.

Group Code: SH02RP0

Rooms may not be available for check-in until after 4:00pm.Expect later Sunday check-in at 6:00pm.

Forty-eight (48) hour notice of cancellation is required for a full refund.

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Pre-Conference Institute Registration FormName _____________________________________________ Title _________________________________________

Agency ___________________________________________ E-Mail ________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________ Fax _________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________State _________Zip_ _____________

NJRPA Member? q No q Yes District _________________________ Section ____________________________

PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTESSunday, February 23, 2020

AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Course Member q $50 Non-Member q $60

How to be Successful at Sponsorship Sales Member q $99 Non-Member q $139

Making It All Happen; Your Extraordinary Summer Member q $99 Non-Member q $139

2020 Aquatic Boot Camp Best Practices Member q $99 Non-Member q $139

Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council Clinicians Workshop (5th Edition) Returning Clinicians q $149 First Time Clinicians q $299

PLEASE SEE THE IMPORTANT CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY THAT APPLIES TOALL PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTE SESSIONS ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS PAGE.

Questions?Call NJRPA at 609 356-0480

Mail Registration and Payment to:NJRPA, 1 Wheeler Way, Princeton, NJ 08540

or register online at www.njrpa.org

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Registration FormName _____________________________________________ Title _________________________________________

Agency ___________________________________________ E-Mail ________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________ Fax _________________________________________

Address_ _________________________________________________________State _________Zip_ _____________

NJRPA Member? q No q Yes District _________________________ Section ____________________________

SPECIAL NEEDS: Please tell us if you require any special diet or special accessibility accommodations.

My requirements are: ________________________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION PACKAGES for February 23-26, 2020 Conference (Please check one) Pre-registered by February 14, 2020 After February 14, 2020 and On-Site NJRPA Member Non Member NJRPA Member Non MemberFull ConferencePackage Delegate q $375 q $450 q $425 q $510 Retired Professional/Spouse q $290 q $330 q $330 q $370 Student q $240 q $280 q $240 q $280Full Conference Package includes: Sunday Social, Monday Keynote, Monday Social, Tuesday Lunch, Awards, Wednesday Breakfast, Educational Sessions, Exhibit Hall

Daily (per day) Delegate q $190 q $210 q $210 q $230 Retired Professional/Spouse q $170 q $190 q $190 q $210 Student q $120 q $140 q $140 q $160 Trade Show Only q$50 q $50 q $50 q $50Daily Registrations Must Indicate Days Attending: q Monday, February 24 qTuesday, February 25Daily Package includes: Educational Sessions, Monday 2/24 includes Keynote Lunch and Exhibit Hall, and Tuesday 2/25 includes Annual Meeting Lunch and Exhibit Hall

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday Social q $40 Tuesday Exhibit Hall Lunch q $50 Monday Keynote Luncheon q $50 Tuesday Awards Banquet q $80 Monday Night Social q $50 Wednesday Closing Breakfast q $40

Mail Registration and Payment to: NJRPA, 1 Wheeler Way, Princeton, NJ 08540Make checks/purchase orders payable to: NJRPA

or register online at www.njrpa.org

Please complete: Total Fees _______________________

Payment: q Check/Money Order # __________________ q Purchase Order #__________________ q MasterCard qVISA

Credit Card # ___________________________________ Exp. Date _____________Signture________________________________

An installment payment plan is available. Call NJRPA at 609 356-0480 for details.

Cancellation Policy:Full refund will be made if a written request is received by January 31, 2020. A 50% refund will be given if a written request is received between February 1 and February 14, 2020. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after February 14, 2020. Full Conference Package Registration:Includes all educationalsessions on Monday and Tuesday, entrance to Trade Show, and admission to all banquet and social events. Daily Registration:Includes all educational sessions, programs,refreshment breaks, and entrance to Trade Show. Monday Daily includes Keynote Luncheon and Exhibit Hall. Tuesday Daily includes Lunch and Exhibit Hall. NOT included indaily registrations: Sunday Social, Monday Night Social, Tuesday Awards Banquet, and Wednesday Buffet Breakfast. Registration Tips:Treasury Regulation 1-162-5 permits apersonal income tax deduction for personal expenses (fees, travel, meals, lodg-ing) undertaken to maintain or improve skills. BADGES ARE REQUIRED AT ALL FUNCTIONS.TICKETS TO MEAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS ARE LIMITED AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED TO LATE REGISTRANTS.

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Play never told me you can’t or don’t or you shouldn’t or you won’t.

Play never said be careful! You’re not strong enough.You’re not big enough. You’re not brave enough.

Play has always been an invitation.A celebration.A joyous manifestation.Of the cans and wills and what ifs and why nots.

Play isn’t one thing. It’s everything. Anything.

Play doesn’t care what a body can or cannot do.Because play lives inside us. All of us.

Play begs of us:Learn together.Grow together.Be together.Know together.

And as we grow older.As the world comes at us with you can’t or don’t or you shouldn’t or you won’t.We come back to what we know.That imagination will never fail us.That words will never hurt us.That play will always shape us.

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