President’s Message NRPS Newsletter May 2013 NRPS Mission 2 Upcoming Socials 2 Job Postings 3 Aquatics Committee 3 Grant Opportunities 6 NRPS Membership 7 Executive Board 8 Inside this issue: Special points of in- terest: Check out updated grant information. Keep an open eye for socials. Be sure to submit photos and articles. Recruit new mem- bers! Dear Recreation and Parks Colleagues and Friends, This is your personal invitation to the 2013 Nevada Recreation & Parks Society’s (NRPS) Conference on September 17 th through 20 th in beautiful Incline Village, NV (Lake Tahoe). This year’s theme is “Ignite Our Future”, and we are hopeful that you will join us on a journey of team and self-reliant learning! It is an exciting time for the Parks and Recreation industry as we are challenged to provide essential services for our communities, while we adapt to new business models and remain responsive to the our users and governance boards requests… during a time of local, national and global amplified change. Although change and challenges can sometimes be overwhelming, the world of Parks and Recreation re- mains a stimulating and rewarding arena for work, study, and play. NRPS is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of recreation and parks professionals like you. We hope by offering relevant, practical, and applicable trainings at the conference that you will flourish professionally, and remain on the cutting edge of our trade. On Wednesday, September 18 th the conference will officially open at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center with Keynote speaker Ian Hill, founder of Chang- ing Point (www.thechangingpoint.com ). Whether you are starting your career, are a seasoned supervisor, an engaged com- munity member or community leader, our conference will present you with an op- portunity to augment your professional tool-kit with strategies and methods that ensure success. Let’s meet today’s challenges together! Let’s Ignite Our Future! Let’s participate in the 2013 NRPS Conference! For more information on the 2013 Nevada Recreation & Parks Conference, please visit our website at http://nrps.org/ or contact conference organizer, Pandora Bahlman at [email protected]. With excited anticipation of your attendance, Pandora Bahlman NRPS President and Conference Chair
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President’s Message
NRPS Newsletter
May 2013
NRPS Mission 2
Upcoming Socials 2
Job Postings 3
Aquatics Committee 3
Grant Opportunities 6
NRPS Membership 7
Executive Board 8
Inside this issue:
Special points of in-
terest:
Check out updated
grant information.
Keep an open eye for
socials.
Be sure to submit
photos and articles.
Recruit new mem-
bers!
Dear Recreation and Parks Colleagues and Friends,
This is your personal invitation to the 2013 Nevada Recreation & Parks Society’s (NRPS) Conference on September 17th through 20th in beautiful Incline Village, NV (Lake Tahoe). This year’s theme is “Ignite Our Future”, and we are hopeful that you will join us on a journey of team and self-reliant learning!
It is an exciting time for the Parks and Recreation industry as we are challenged to provide essential services for our communities, while we adapt to new business models and remain responsive to the our users and governance boards requests…during a time of local, national and global amplified change. Although change and challenges can sometimes be overwhelming, the world of Parks and Recreation re-mains a stimulating and rewarding arena for work, study, and play.
NRPS is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of recreation and parks
professionals like you. We hope by offering relevant, practical, and applicable trainings at
the conference that you will flourish professionally, and remain on the cutting edge of
our trade.
On Wednesday, September 18th the conference will officially open at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center with Keynote speaker Ian Hill, founder of Chang-ing Point (www.thechangingpoint.com). Whether you are starting your career, are a seasoned supervisor, an engaged com-munity member or community leader, our conference will present you with an op-portunity to augment your professional tool-kit with strategies and methods that ensure success.
Let’s meet today’s challenges together!
Let’s Ignite Our Future!
Let’s participate in the 2013 NRPS Conference!
For more information on the 2013 Nevada Recreation & Parks Conference, please visit our website at http://nrps.org/ or contact conference organizer, Pandora Bahlman at [email protected].
Our mission is to support and recognize members of the Society and
to promote Recreation and Parks as an essential service in Nevada.
NRPS Vision Statement
We support the National Recreation & Park Association and the benefits of Recreation and Parks for citizens of the State of Nevada. We serve with pride, leadership and professionalism.
We Believe in creativity and innovative problem solving.
We Believe in encouraging and promoting diversity in our membership.
We Believe in recognizing the accomplishments of members and agencies.
We Believe in members’ input to shape our vision through strategic plan-
ning.
We Believe in cooperation, communications, teamwork and consensus
building for the citizens, the Society and the agencies we serve.
If you are interested in setting up a social event for the north or south,
contact your executive board representatives.
For the North contact:
Jen Budge, North VP,
City of Sparks
Red’s Golden Eagle Grill
June 6, 2013
11:30am - 1:00pm
For the South contact:
Felicia Rivera-Baker, South VP
Nevada Parks and Recreation Society Mission
Upcoming North/South Socials and Events
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Aquatics Committee
The NRPS Aquatic Committee is made up of aquatic professionals through-
out the southern Nevada area.
Members meet the 2nd Wednesday every other month to discuss aquatic
trends, programming, staffing, operations and hot topics.
In addition, the committee organizes several events throughout the year;
Health & Safety Expo, Southern Nevada Lifeguard Games and
a Recreational Swim Meet.
Please visit our contact page on NRPS.org if you would like to contact our
board members to receive additional information on any of our events, at-
tending a meeting or becoming a member.
Did you know…
Scholarships are available
for Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training Instructor, Lifeguard Manage-
ment, Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED classes? Contact 702-595-0010 for
Closing Date – 06/06/13 at 5:30 p.m. Salary - $22.67 - $35.71 hourly
Agency Job Announcements
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Here are some pictures of our recent event that we partnered with The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (NGCDD) in collaboration with the City of Mesquite De-partment of Athletics & Leisure Services.
The event was an excellent opportunity for community members to connect with local organiza-tions committed to serving and supporting those with disabilities. Guest speakers from Silver State Housing Council and Nevada SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) shared information on a vari-ety of topics. Rebuilding All Goals Efficiently and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center and Aging and Disability Services were also be in attendance. The event included work-shops, speakers, resource tables, snacks, and free flu shots for all attendees.
“As the pool of resources gets seemingly smaller, it is becoming even more important to partner with others like Nicholas Montoya, Associate Director for the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services with the City of Mesquite; in order to get the word out. By bringing appropriate state agencies and non-profit organizations together and inviting the public, our collaborators hope to reach populations that may not have access to community supports otherwise,” says NGCDD, Projects Manager Billie Kale.
The Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (NGCDD) engages in advocacy, systems change, and capacity building activities for people with developmental disabilities and their families in order to promote equal opportunity, self-determination, and community inclu-sion. Throughout the year, in the form of P.A.C.E. Events, NGCDD has brought awareness throughout the state of Nevada. These events seek to educate and inform individuals with de-velopmental disabilities, their families and professionals about services and supports in their local communities
"This was a great event and we were very grateful of the attendance from the community, Billie and her group did a great job and we were happy to be apart of it and help them in any possi-ble" said Nicholas Montoya"
Happenings in Mesquite!!
The Finish Line Foundation is offering grants to community-based athletic programs that address active lifestyle and team-building issues. Organi-zations committed to helping kids lead healthy, active lives or supporting kids with disabilities or disadvantages are eligible to apply for one of the Finish Line grants.
Note: Grant requests may need to emphasize the mail order capacity of Nevada locations as the Finish Line physical stores are located in the Reno and Las Vegas/Henderson Areas.
The Nevada Recreation and Parks Society (NRPS) is a non-profit, professional organization, founded in 1958. Its main pur-pose is to promote the growth and development of Nevada recreation and parks. NPRS is affiliated with the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).
NPRS has several levels of membership to meet the needs of all parks and recreation professionals, students, retirees, agencies, and affiliates.
PROFESSIONAL This category includes persons who are or have been employed full time in an executive, leadership or supportive staff capacity within a public or private agency or department of recreation or parks or educational institution. ($30)
RETIRED PROFESSIONAL This category includes any persons over 45 years of age, who has been a Professional Member of NRPS, NRPA, or an NRPA Affiliate for a minimum of ten (10) years and has officially retired from a qualified professional position. ($15)
ASSOCIATE This category includes persons who are employed part time or volunteers within the recreation and parks field, and who subscribe and agree to the aims and objectives of this society. ($15)
STUDENT This category includes persons who are enrolled full time in high school, colleges or universities with an interest in parks and recreation or an allied field. ($10)
AGENCY This category includes the Agency Director and members of the policy or advisory board or commission. Dues are based on full time employee (FTE) equivalent. ($250 – 20 FTE’s or more; $150 – under 20 FTE’s)
ORGANIZATION/INSTITUTION AND AFFILIATE This category includes national, state, and local organizations, hospitals, colleges, universities, clubs, and local, state or regional societies and organizations. ($50)
COMMERCIAL This category includes all vendors, commercial and for-profit organizations who subscribe and agree to the aims and objectives of this society. ($50)
HONORARY May be bestowed upon those persons approved by this society’s Executive Board.
