March 21-24, 2010 • The Saratoga Hilton • Saratoga Springs...

70th Annual Conference & Business Expo

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PARKS & RECREATION...EXPANDING HORIZONSMarch 21-24, 2010 • The Saratoga Hilton • Saratoga Springs, NY

Westchester recreation and Park society

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General Information ........................................................................................................................................ 4Annual Conference and Business Expo Planning Committee ............................................................. 5

Conference Highlights ............................................................................................................................... 6Awards and Recognition Program ....................................................................................................... 8

Social Events and Networking Opportunities, including the Business Expo .......................... 9Off-site Tours ................................................................................................................................... 10

Healthy Initiatives ........................................................................................................................ 11Student Information ................................................................................................................ 13

Program Overview .............................................................................................................. 14Program Indepth: Educational Sessions ....................................................................... 17

Conference Sponsors ................................................................................................. 25Conference Registration Information and Form .............................................. 27

Hotel Reservation Form.................................................................................... 29

InvItatIon from the PresIdent: Jeff myers

InvItatIon from the ConferenCe ChaIr: JennIfer fava

You are quite possibly sitting there, reading this Preliminary Brochure, and thinking, “How can I justify attendance to the state conference in this economic climate?” My answer to that question is simply, “How can you afford not to attend?” When household discretionary funds are at a minimal, people try to find inexpensive ways to experience some level of leisure, as well as learn new skills. That’s where recreation, parks and leisure services come in. We are in the unique position to offer close to home opportunities for self-advancement, nature discovery, and relaxation. Yet, the advances in the recreation field are continuous. As a professional, you need to keep up on the new information, technology, and products & services that are available, and that will allow you to serve your population in a more effective manner. The NYSRPS Annual Conference and Business Expo provides just that. The educational sessions and the networking opportunities that are important in our field are second to none at the state conference. My sincere thank you goes out to Conference Chair, Jennifer Fava, and the entire conference committee that she has assembled to plan this conference. They have all done an exceptional job and should be recognized for their efforts. They are putting together one heck of a conference, and you will not be disappointed. I also want to thank Kate Quinn and the staff at the NYSRPS office for their hard work as well. I hope you will all make the effort to find it in your budgets to come to Saratoga Springs and learn. It is in your best interest to become a better, more informed professional, and the benefits that you gain extend out to the communities that you serve. I hope to see you all in March.

It is my pleasure as Conference Chair to invite you to come back to Saratoga Springs for the 2010 NYSRPS Annual Conference and Business Expo being held March 21-24, 2010. Our top notch conference committee, comprised of Westchester professionals with the support of our Capital Region colleagues, has been working very hard to put together an exciting program for all Recreation and Park professionals filled with opportunities for educational sessions, networking, facility tours, legislative advocacy, and a little bit of fun as well. The difficult economy and new constraints placed on Parks and Recreation professionals makes conference participation more important now than ever before. While some of you may have lost funding, I urge you to think about attending since the knowledge you will gain will help you to grow professionally. Our program committee has worked diligently to put together a varied program of sessions that deal with topics including the economy, youth, parks, professional development, therapeutic recreation, and more. I am thrilled to note that we have nationally recognized speakers presenting at the conference featuring keynote speaker, Jay Frankel, who will be discussing how we all influence others in our “teams”, regardless of your title. Our general session speaker, Adrian McInman, will be discussing stress, or the lack there of – you’ll need to attend the general session to hear what this is all about. In addition to the informative and varied sessions and off-sites, you will see as you look through this brochure that we have implemented a number of new initiatives that we are very excited about. For starters, we will be holding a forum on Sunday in which delegates will discuss topics pertaining to the current environment, sharing relevant ways people are dealing with these challenges across New York State. Throughout the conference schedule you will see what we are calling “Healthy Initiatives.” These are daily opportunities for delegates to be active and recreate, practicing what we preach! We are also extremely excited about our Legislative Advocacy program scheduled for Wednesday. This is an opportunity for delegates to make a difference, meeting with area representatives in Albany and explaining the importance of our profession and the issues that face us today. We need to be our own advocates! Of course there will be opportunities for fun as you network with fellow professionals. Our all conference social will be “A Night at the Museum” at the Saratoga Auto Museum, where you can check out the exhibit “Corvette, America’s Sports Car” while you dine and enjoy local entertainment. There will also be a fun filled game social including mini-golf and a variety of other games, providing a great opportunity to challenge others and find out who reigns supreme! I hope you have found what you have read so far to be enticing. Join the entire 2010 NYSRPS Conference Committee March 21-24 in Saratoga Springs for a rewarding experience! Register today and we’ll see you in Saratoga where you will Expand Your Horizons!

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�:30- 5:00 pm: Off-Site Tour�:45- 3:15 pm: Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall3:�0- 5:30 pm: Concurrent Sessions4:45- 7:00 pm: Healthy Initiatives6:30 pm: Night at the Museum

Tuesday, March 237:00- 8:00 am: Healthy Initiatives7:15 am- 4:00 pm: Registration7:15 am- 4:00 pm: Professional Resource Center Open7:30 am- 1�:00 pm: Silent Auction8:30- 10:00 am: Concurrent Sessions9:00 am- 1�:00 pm: Off-site Tour10:10- 11:10 am: General Session11:�0 am- 1�:�0 pm: Concurrent

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Recognition of Top Professionals and Programs- This is a great chance to learn about successful program ideas and to pay tribute to those who excel and go above and beyond to provide exciting services in their com-munities (please refer to page 8 for additional details).

Pivotal Networking- The Conference and Business Expo provides opportunities for attendees to share insight and ideas about proactive ways to address concerns such as policy development, human resource issues, facility design, funding opportunities, and budgetary cutbacks. Additionally, delegates have the chance to learn about new products and services when visiting with commercial vendors. Delegates will also get to experience Saratoga while visiting the Saratoga Auto Museum as well as a local establishment, Irish Times pub.

Opportunity to Explore a Unique City- The hotel and conference center is in the heart of Saratoga Springs just minutes from numerous shops, restaurants and museums. On Tuesday evening, delegates will have the op-portunity to experience Saratoga dining on their own. Saratoga is a culinary destination like no other, with more than 100 restaurants to choose from! Dining options are endless in Saratoga County. Jazz clubs, coffee bars, French bistros, classic American cuisine, Barbeque, Italian, Mexican, sports bars, and steakhouses are just a sampling of the popular restaurants and night spots in the area. For more information on Saratoga Springs, visit the Convention and Tourism Bureau web site at www.discoversaratoga.org.

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Innovative Educational Sessions and an Opportunity to Maintain Certifications- The Conference programming is very diverse, offering sessions in the areas of municipal recreation, youth services, therapeutic recreation, facility/park maintenance and management, students and young professionals, and personal and professional development. This year’s educational sessions provide new and cutting edge information that will allow for the expansion and improvement of recreational offerings within our communities. In addition, this conference has many sessions and off-site educational components relating to healthy initiatives, as well as a less formal open forum discussion component to address current issues with your peers on hot topics throughout the state.

Sunday, March 211�:30- 5:00 pm: Registration�:00- 3:30 pm: Concurrent Sessions3:45- 5:00 pm: Open Forum Session5:15- 6:30 pm: Opening and Keynote Address6:30- 7:30 pm: Opening Cocktail Reception

Monday, March 227:00- 8:00 pm: Healthy Initiatives7:15 am- 4:30 pm: Registration7:15 am- 4:30 pm: Professional Resource Center8:00 am- 5:00 pm: Silent Auction8:00- 9:30 am: Exhibit Hall Grand Opening with Buffet Breakfast9:30 am- 1�:10 pm: Concurrent Sessions1�:15- 1:45 pm: Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall1:45- �:45 pm: Concurrent Sessions

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1�:30- �:30 pm: Award Luncheon�:30- 5:00 pm: Offsite Tour�:30- 7:00 pm: Healthy Initiatives�:40- 5:�0 pm: Concurrent Sessions5:30- 6:30 pm: Annual Meeting6:45- 7:15 pm: Legislative Briefing9:00 pm- 1�:00 am: Game on Social

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Wednesday, March 247:15- 10:00 am: Registration8:00- 9:00 am: Depart for Legislative Program8:00- 11:30 am: CEU Signing9:00- 11:10 am: Concurrent Sessions

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Saratoga Springs is located just 30 minutes north of Albany International Airport and where I-90 and I-87 converge. Amtrak also services the City of Saratoga Springs, with a train stop within 5 minutes of the Hotel. If you plan on driving, visit The Saratoga Hilton web site at http://thesaratogahotel.com/map_and_directions/map_and_directions.cfm to get your own personalized directions from your location. Delegate parking is free to all conference attendees.

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To attend this unique, four-day event that is the largest of its kind in the Northeast, please turn to pages 27 & 28 of this brochure. Please note, the early registration (a $40 savings) ends Friday, February 19, 2010.

Contemporary style meets distinguished tradition at The Saratoga Hilton Hotel and Conference Center. Formerly known as the Saratoga Hotel and Conference Center, the hotel’s newly appointed accommodations have introduced a fresh, new vibe to the heart of the downtown scene. Experience the dramatic changes now underway at this time-honored Saratoga Springs hotel, beginning with their newly renovated guest rooms and suites. Delight in their exquisite Broadway address - just steps from over 100 restaurants, distinctive shops, sidewalk cafes, and thriving nightlife. Rediscover this classic Saratoga Springs hotel, situated in a landmark setting only 30 miles north of Albany. The Saratoga Hilton is offering special rates to conference attendees and vendors. For more information see page 28 of this brochure.

PresIdentJeffrey Myers, CPRP- Town of PerintonParks & Recreation

PresIdent eleCt Kevin Ocker- Garden City Recreation

vP of admInIstratIve servICesEric Bacon- Camillus Parks & Recreation

vP of ProfessIonal develoPmentDonna Esperito, CPRP- Town of New Castle Recreation & Parks

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Gregg Goodman, CPRP- Town of Gates Parks & Recreation

treasurerPete Finn- NYS Office of Parks,

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seCretaryJennifer Fava- Yorktown Parks & Recreation

reGIon I rePresentatIveJoe Lemischak- Westchester County Parks

reGIon I rePresentatIveJim Gilchrist, CPRP- Carmel Recreation & Parks

reGIon II rePresentatIveMyla Kramer- Clifton Park Parks & Recreation

reGIon II rePresentatIveJames Raulli- Village of Manlius Parks & Recreation

reGIon III rePresentatIveLinanne Conroy, CPRP- Penfield Parks & Recreation

reGIon III rePresentatIveJoseph Wenzel- Hamburg Recreation

NYSRPS will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate delegates with disabilities. Hearing-impaired delegates seeking interpreters must notify NYSRPS by Friday, February 26, 2010. Delegates providing notice after this date must secure their own interpreters. Individuals requiring special hotel accommodations should contact the Saratoga Hilton directly at 518.584.4000. Parking at the Saratoga Hilton is accessible for those delegates with disabilities. In addition, most meeting rooms, rest rooms, and hotel dining establishments are accessible. Please indicate your specific needs when making your hotel accommodations. Please refer to page 28 for the Conference Registration form. Delegates with special dietary needs must contact NYSRPS prior to Friday, February 26, 2010 to make arrangements.

General Information

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Please take a moment to recognize the 2010 Conference Committee for their hard work over the past year in planning and coordinating the NYSRPS Annual Conference and Business Expo- Parks & Recreation...Expanding Horizons. Their dedication and determination made this conference possible.

Conference Chair ...............................................................................................................................Jennifer Fava- Town of Yorktown Parks & RecreationAdvisor .......................................................................................................................... William Zimmermann- City of New Rochelle Parks & RecreationAudio Visual and Logistics ....................................................................................................................Brian Gray- Town of Yorktown Parks & RecreationExhibitors ........................................................................................................................................................Dana Mayclim- Lewisboro Parks & RecreationFundraising .........................................................................Henry Jamin- Briarcliff Manor Recreation and Fran Brunelle- Peekskill Parks & RecreationHall of Fame ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Graham Skea- RetiredHealthy Initiatives .......................................................................................................................................................................... Chris Soi- Briarcliff Manor Marketing & Promotions ...........................................................................................................................Dana Mayclim- Lewisboro Parks & RecreationnModerators .....................................................................................................................................Matt Arone- Village of Dobbs Ferry Parks & RecreationOff-Site Program and Transportation .......................................................................................................... Jason Gallo- Bethlehem Parks & RecreationProfessional Resource Center .........................................................................................................Jennifer Fava- Town of Yorktown Parks & RecreationProgram Chair .........................................................................................................................................Donna Esperito- Town of New Castle RecreationProgram Sub Committee ....................................................................................................................................................Wayne Bass- Town of New Castle Recreation & Parks .............................................................................................................................................Frank Bernabei- City of New Rochelle Parks & Recreation ..............................................................................................................................................................Maureen DePaoli- Irvington Recreation & Parks ..........................................................................................................................................................David Goldberg- Pound Ridge Recreation & Parks ......................................................................................................................................................... Jo Anne Pedersen- Clarkstown Parks & Recreation ................................................................................................................................................................... Kellie Rizzi- Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation ...................................................................................................................................................................... Rosanne Saracino- Village of Mamaroneck ...................................................................................................................................................................Charlynn Willis- Rockland Psychiatric CenterRecognition & Awards ................................................ Charry Lawson- Onondaga Parks & Recreation and Ed Fronckwicz- Garden City RecreationRegistration ..................................................................................................................................................... Matt Nordt- Town of New Castle RecreationStudent Relations .............................................Sally Rogol- Rye Recreation, Karen O’ Donnell- Rye Recreation and Karen Kuzio- Briarcliff Manor

Casual attire is acceptable for all educational sessions, the Awards Luncheon, and social events. We encourage comfortable clothing, as many hours are spent in a classroom setting and some sessions are interactive. Please take into consideration potential weather conditions. The average temperature for Saratoga Springs in March is 45 degrees. A light jacket or sweater is encouraged, as room temperatures may vary. If you will be participating in any healthy initiatives, please bring appropriate attire for the activity.

Use of alcoholic beverages is restricted to delegates who are 21 years of age and older. Conference delegates may be asked for their identification during any social function, therefore it is requested that you carry proof of age at all times. Please use your best judgment when consuming alcohol.

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The Annual Meeting of the NYSRPS Executive Board will be held on Tuesday, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. All delegates are welcome and encouraged to attend. The Executive Board will highlight accomplishments from the past year and discuss initiativesfor the upcoming year.

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Recreation professionals and students seeking resource materials are invited to visit the Professional Resource Center. Information available will include:

ProfessIonal resourCe Center

If you would like to submit materials for distribution at the Conference, please send the materials to: Professional Resource Center, NYSRPS • 19 Roosevelt Drive • Suite 200 • Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Materials should be sent by March 5, 2010.

Facilities & Parks (Fee/Rate Cards, Passes, Use Policies, Permits/Licenses)Friends Foundation (Bylaws, Communications, Strategic Plans)Marketing and Promotion (Brochures, Registration Materials, Posters, Flyers)Personnel (Evaluations, Manuals, Policies & Guidelines)

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Planning (Master Plans, Benchmark Studies, Surveys)Programming (Consent Forms, Policies, Evaluations, Registration Forms)Promotion (Seasonal Brochures, Flyers, Mailers)Volunteers (Criteria, Recognition Programs, Background Check Consent)Youth Sports (Code of Ethics, Policies, Promotion, Field Use Policies)

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seCretaryJennifer Fava- Yorktown Parks & Recreation

reGIon I rePresentatIveJoe Lemischak- Westchester County Parks

reGIon I rePresentatIveJim Gilchrist, CPRP- Carmel Recreation & Parks

reGIon II rePresentatIveMyla Kramer- Clifton Park Parks & Recreation

reGIon II rePresentatIveJames Raulli- Village of Manlius Parks & Recreation

reGIon III rePresentatIveLinanne Conroy, CPRP- Penfield Parks & Recreation

reGIon III rePresentatIveJoseph Wenzel- Hamburg Recreation

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Inclusion U: Assessing Recreation Resources Throughout NYS- 8:00- 4:30 pm (hosted by NYSTRA at the Holiday Inn)A core goal of the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center (IRRC) at SUNY Cortland is to enable recreation and tourism professionals to pro-vide opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy recreation programs, parks, and facilities wherever they live. Inclusivity training is key to the development of recreation resources that truly include people of all abilities. To reach this vision, ten modules have been created to assist practitioners in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for the provision of inclusive recreation services. The training modules encompass a broad spectrum of learning outcomes in order for professionals at all levels to not only understand the concept of inclusion, but to implement strategies, policies, and procedures for its success. Upon completion of this training, participants will become certified to assess recreation programs, sites and facilities. Participants are asked to complete 2 assessments within 6 months. Professionals interested in attending this institute must register through NYSTRA directly at www.NYSTRA.org.

saturday, marCh 20Certified Pool Operator Course- 8:00 am- 4:00 pm (Saturday and Sunday- $140 per person)This intensive two-day course covers basic pool operations, and concludes with a certification exam. Individuals passing the exam with a grade of at least 75% will receive a five-year certification as a pool/spa operator. Learn about pool water chemistry, filters and recirculation systems, pool management, and essential pool calculations. This training is taught by Paul Blake, CPO, Owner of American Pool Consultants.

Certified Pool Operator- 8:00 am- 4:00 pm (Saturday and Sunday- $140 per person)See above description for details.

Open Forum Session- 3:45-5:00 pmThe realities facing park and recreation leaders across this state and country include department closures and consolidations, mid-year budget reductions and permanent loss of staff. Join us for this crucial forum where we will consider these issues and discuss methods and strategies to adjust while moving forward and remain relevant. Through facilitated discussion and interactive group work, we will address a range of items which include; the current impact of the economy; future impacts resulting from our current economic condition, reshaping our organizations and services to meet community and agency needs and citizen/board engagement in the decision making process.

Opening Welcome and Keynote Session- 5:15- 6:30 pm (immediately folloWed By the oPening cocktail recePtion)

Influencing, Whether We Like It or Not-You don’t have to be the supervisor to influence the behaviors and productivity of your team. This interactive keynote, designed especially for the New York State Recreation & Park Society, will give us a chance to laugh and learn as we improve the quality of interactions we’re having at work and in life.Jay Frankel is the President and Founder of True to Life Training, a company that focuses on developing interpersonal skills in both a creative and tangible way. Jay spent many years in the corporate training world, starting at Gap Inc. where he managed and implemented training initiatives in sales, management, and leadership throughout the Northeastern United States. He also lived overseas, serving as a consultant to new operations for Gap International. Leaving the Gap to become the Director of Training and Development for Viacom Inc, Jay played a key role in the creation of a new division of the company which merged all of the core brands of Viacom, including MTV, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures, into one business concept. Today Jay leads a team of incredibly innovative actors, facilitators, and instructional designers that make up True To Life Training. Together, they create unforgettable training experiences for large and small organizations nationwide. In addition to serving traditional

business organizations, Jay Frankel is a highly regarded consultant to both Summer Camps and Schools in the United States and Canada.

The Welcome Session will also feature a brief theatrical performance by the Cohoes Music Hall C-R Kids - a local youth acting company that provides activities, which foster the development of

positive social and emotional skills, and encourages creative thinking and self-expression. The program seeks to develop continuity between school, after school, and at home.

The Opening Welcome and Keynote Session is sponsored by:

Conference Highlights

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Exhibit Hall- 8:00 am- 3:30 pm Come support the companies that support your professional association by visiting almost 100 vendors at the Expo. The Exhibit Hall will be open Monday only from 8 am- 3:30 pm with a Grand Opening event from 8:00- 9:30 am. During the vendor hall, delegates will have a chance to visit the vendors’ booths and learn more about their products and services. Also, delegates will have the opportunity to vote on the most creative booth design and they will be entered into a contest to win a prize by placing their vote (Winning vendor will receive a 2-page ad, photo and acknowledgement in the Summer Inside NYSRPS newsletter).

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Wednesday, marCh 24Be an Advocate for Parks and Recreation by Joining Our Team During Legislative Advocacy Day at the State Capital- 9:00 am Departure (Pre-Registration Required)Political decisions being made in Albany today will determine the fate of parks and recreation services and facilities for years to come. Advocacy is simply educating your elected officials or their staff on the multiple ways parks and recreation agencies improve health and wellness, increase economic vitality and preserve natural resources across our state. By communicating with them about legislation that impacts parks and recreation you can help determine how those decisions will be made. Participants will be paired-up on teams based upon geographic regions to meet with legislators, so please join our advocacy efforts to insure our state-wide voice is delivered.

“Parks serve everybody and what we do is vitally important to our communities. As park and recreation professionals, we must speak with one voice, at all levels, for the public parks we cherish and the people we all serve. We are in this together.” -Carol Ash, Commissioner, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

tuesday, marCh 23General Session: There is No Such Thing As Stress with Presenter Adrian McInman- 10:10-11:10 amThis session will challenge you to think of stimuli and “stress” in a considerably different way from common usage. You will learn how you develop a negative feeling when you perceive the demands on you are greater than your perceived ability to cope, how we desire control, and yet change is constantly occurring. You will learn that there is no such thing as “stress.” What you have been taught to label “stress” is in fact the perception of a lack of control and that this creates a common negative emotion – not “stress.” You will learn how this is not simply a name change and how as a result some people are not likely to abandon the term “stress” simply because I suggest you should. During this session you will discover that the way you perceive stimuli is the key and that if you perceive stimuli as fearful, then you will activate the fear response. Conversely, if you do not perceive stimuli as fearful, then you will not activate the fear response. To finish, you will be asked what are the benefits of overcoming your fears and given a case study of a

woman who has done that: Hilary Lister. Adrian McInman created the Happier Horizons program (www.happierhorizons.com), which is a 34-session group education program designed to challenge clients substantially to think about life, happiness, and their ability to change. Adrian has conducted Happier Horizons in 4 countries and 44 organizations. Adrian has 2 masters’ degrees (Clinical Psychology, Human Movement), an Honors degree, a graduate certificate in suicide prevention, a teaching diploma, and 2 undergraduate degrees. He is registered as a psychologist with the Psychologists Board of Queensland (Australia).

The General Session is sponsored by:

Awards Ceremony- 12:30- 2:30 pmNYSRPS honors the outstanding programs and professionals of the year at the Annual Awards Luncheon. Awards to be presented include the Distinguished Service Award, Outstanding Service Award, and Robert W. Miner "Good Guy" and Fran Wallach"Good Gal" awards. The Ceremony features a slide show presentation of the winning programs, events, facilities, and publications.

Annual Meeting- 5:30- 6:30 pmAll members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The Executive Board will highlight accomplishments from the past year and discuss initiatives for the upcoming year.


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For complete awards details and nomination form visit: www.nysrps.org

The nomination deadline is February 12, 2010

Distinguished Service AwardThe most prestigious award that NYSRPS presents, the recipient is an individual who has made outstanding contributions, over a period of 10 years or more, to the recreation, parks and conservation movement.

Outstanding Service AwardAwarded to a professional in the field who, over a period of at least five years, made outstanding contributions to enrich the lives of individuals or groups through recreation, parks, and conservation.

Young Professional AwardAwarded to a young professional having less than five years experience in the field of recreation, parks, conservation and/or leisure services who excels in leadership and professionalism.

Volunteerism AwardAwarded to an individual who, over a period of at least five years, voluntarily applied extensive time and effort to advance the recreation, parks and conservation movement.

Public Service AwardAwarded to an individual elected or appointed to public office at any level who has provided unselfish service for at least three years on behalf of the residents in their area in the interest of parks and recreation.

Arts and Humanities AwardAwarded to an individual or organization, which in the previous year, has administered a program that is innovative and effective in the field of Arts and Humanities. The recipient has demonstrated innovation and contribution to the community served.

Robert W. Miner “Good Guy” & Fran Wallach“Good Gal”Awarded to an individual who is actively involved in the Society and in activities related to the field of leisure services, and who has unselfishly contributed time, expertise, and effort to further the principles and goals of the field of leisure services.

Exceptional Program AwardAwarded to an individual who develops an innovative and unique program that is consistent with current trends and enriches the community.

Special Event AwardAwarded for an event that is a specific, one-time program held within the previous year that made outstanding contributions to enrich the lives of individuals or groups in neighborhoods or communities in recreation, parks or conservation.

Publication Awards 1. Promotional Brochures: Awarded in recognition of the use of a printed, multi-fold or multi-page document used to offer seasonal or program-based descriptive material encouraging participation. 2. Flyers and Posters: Awarded for a single printed sheet/poster advertising or promoting specific announcements and intended to bewidely distributed.

3. Special Publication & Marketing: Awarded for specialpublic relations materials, research reports, departmentlogos, letterhead, newsletters, maps, films, web site dev-elopment and special videos.

Outstanding FacilityAwarded to a governmental agency or organization that has shown outstanding and unique achievement in parks and recreation facility design and development within the past three years.

Quality Youth Sports AwardAwarded to public parks and recreation agencies, offering one or more education and training programs for youth sport administrators or volunteer coaches or game officials or parents. The recipient has demonstrated that the community embraces a child-centered recreational sports philosophy that is aimed at providing positive and safe experiences for all youth.

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Networking Opportunities

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Opening Cocktail Reception- 6:30- 7:30 pmMeet and mingle with colleagues from across the state at the first official social gathering during the 70th Annual Conference and Business Expo. Come catch up with old friends and meet some new ones! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

Vendor Expo- 8 am- 3:30 pm Support the companies that support your professional association! Visit the exhibitors and learn about the great products and services they have to offer the recreation profession. The Exhibit Hall will be open on Monday according to the following schedule: 8:00 am- 3:30 pm- Exhibit Hall Open12:15- 1:45 pm- Lunch with the Exhibitors.2:45- 3:15 pm- Coffee Break with the ExhibitorsThe Expo will feature... Show Specials- Is your agency in the market for new equipment? Be sure to ask vendors about specials being offered exclusively at this show!Vendor Raffles- Be on the lookout for vendors raffling off prizes, products and services! A list of vendors offering raffles will be provided on site to each delegate.Most Creative Booth- Vote on the most creative booth at the show and you might win a prize! During the expo as you visit the vendors; look for an eye-catching exhibit that displays information in a unique or creative way. When you enter your vote, you enter the contest. The winning vendor will receive a 2-page ad, photo and acknowledgement in the Summer Inside NYSRPS newsletter.

A Night at the Museum- 6:30 pmNYSRPS delegates are invited to attend a night at the Saratoga Auto Museum for dinner and music while enjoying the ambient setting of the museum. The Saratoga Auto Museum will feature the Exhibit, Corvette- America’s Sports Car: The Jack Gilette Collection. Jack Gilette, a Lake George, NY Corvette enthusiast, owns one of the most comprehensive Corvette collections in the country but his secret stash of over 60 ‘Vettes is not open to the public. Fortunately for Corvette lovers, Gilette has allowed the Saratoga Automobile Museum to select the rarest ‘Vettes from the marque’s first 50 years for display in the featured Golub Gallery. Following dinner, join us at Irish Times Pub where delegates will have the opportunity to enjoy live local entertainment, drink specials and a chance for additional networking with peers. Transportation is provided to and from the Saratoga Auto Museum and will make one drop off stop to the Irish Times Pub.

Transportation for this event is sponsored by:

tuesday, marCh 23Let the Games Begin Social Event- 9:00 pm- 12:00 amHow often are you recreating these days? After you have dined out in Saratoga, join us back at the hotel for a fun night of passive and interactive games. Challenge your friends to an interactive dance competition, a round of miniature golf or a leisurely game of cards. You will also have the opportunity to win a miniature golf course at this event!


Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center Tour (Colonie)- 9:00- 11:00 am (Depart hotel at 8:30 am)The Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Center is a project of the Colonie Youth Center Inc. – the largest independent non-profit organization serving families for the Town of Colonie. For over forty years CYC has provided quality childcare while meeting the recreational needs of thousands. This 71, 353 square feet, state of the art facility offers two full gymnasiums, a walking/running track, a state of the art fitness center, community rooms and an aquatics complex unlike anything in the Capital Region. The aquatics complex features a four lane lap pool with a moveable floor that changes the depth from zero to six feet and is equipped with a wave machine to generate gentle waves . Also in the aquatic area is a 100-foot multi-loop waterslide, lazy river, zero depth entry pool, splash pad for toddlers and a multi-use pool. During this impressive tour, important operational statistics and costs will be shared and explained, with question and answer opportunities throughout.Presenter: Nikki Caruso, Executive Director of the Colonie Youth Center; and Carol DiFabio, Aquatics Manager.Cost: Free with registration. Pre-registration required. CEUs: .2

YMCA Camp Chingachgook Tour- Monday, March 22nd, 2:30- 5:00 pmOn a tour of the YMCA Camp Chingachgook grounds you will observe a camp on Lake George with over 60 buildings and a place that serves, 12,000 people a year. In addition, you will have the opportunity to take a close look at over 1,500 feet of waterfront shoreline of Lake George and the program that utilizes it. This tour will highlight the camp’s new handicap accessible dock that will increase capacity for our Y-Knot Sailing Program for people with disabilities. Presenter: Aaron Cantor, Camp Director of the Capital District YMCA Camp ChingachgookCost: Free with Registration. Pre-registration required. CEUs: .15

Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center Tour and Hike- Tuesday, March 23rd, 2:30-5:00 pmCome experience Moreau Lake State Park and all it has to offer. Learn about the nature center from its humble beginnings to the building you see today and where we see it going in the future. This discussion will include information on how the nature center gets funded and attracts volunteers to help fulfill the park’s goals. The creator will give a tour and talk about what the nature center is all about including what his function is within the park, what attracts people to the center and how we draw people in. He will conclude with a discussion about our year round program schedule and how he decides what programs to offer. There will also be an easy level 45-minute hike on the nature trail led by the Park Naturalist. You will see signs of beaver activity and the natural wetland environment created by the beaver. You will learn why the park gets a designation as an Important Bird Area (IBA) from Audubon and see other interesting natural features of the park that make it one of the most popular campgrounds in the country. Wear appropriate clothing including hiking boots.Presenter: Gary Hill, Park Naturalist and Peter Iskenderian, Park Manager for Moreau Lake State ParkCost: Free with Registration. CEUs: .15

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So when the top Recreation Professionals from across New York State converge on one city for their annual conference, what should they do??? Recreate!!! New this year, the conference will incorporate a variety of recreational opportunities that are focused on getting participants active. These opportunities include Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, Kayaking, Biking, Basketball and Volleyball.

Intro to Qi Gong & Tai Chi- Monday, March 22nd, 7:00- 8:00 amInterested in an alternative to the more common “Western” exercise routines? Always been curious about health and wellness traditions from other cultures? Join us for an introduction to Qi Gong (pronounced chee kung), the ancient art of Chinese energy work. Qi (or chi) means energy or life force - Gong (kung) means work. Qi Gong has three main branches: Medical Qi Gong - for general health or for treatment of a specific condition. Martial Arts Qi Gong - for strength, speed and internal power. Spiritual Qi Gong - from Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. All have in common the coordination of mind, body, breath and the flow of internal energy. All are welcome.Instructor: Certified Instructor from the Tai Chi Center of Saratoga Springs.Cost: Free with Registration.

Morning Yoga- Monday, March 22nd & Tuesday, March 23rd, 7:00- 8:00 amLooking for a great way to start your day feeling relaxed, refreshed, and balanced? Then join your fellow recreation professionals for our morning yoga sessions. No experience necessary and all are welcome. Dress appropriately. Instructor: Tobey Gifford, Owner, The Lemon Tree Yoga and Healing Arts Studio, Glens Falls.Cost: Free with Registration.

Zumba: Ditch the Workout – Join the Party! - Monday, March 22nd, 4:45- 5:45 pmSo what the heck is Zumba?!! Come sample the party-like atmosphere with Latin inspired International music and dance steps combined with proven fitness principles for a dynamic, exciting and highly effective fitness experience. Fitness and fun are not mutually exclusive.Instructor: Angela Hulther, Certified Zumba Fitness Instructor.Cost: Free with Registration.

Open Gym at Town of Wilton Recreation Center- Monday, March 22nd, & Tuesday, March 23rd, 5:00- 7:00 pmLooking to release some energy and get some exercise after a day of educational sessions and before a night out with your colleagues? The Town of Wilton has generously opened their gym facility for two nights of fun. Monday evening will be dedicated to pick up basketball games, while Tuesday evening will be set aside for some volleyball. Grab your friends and head out to the gym…it’s a great opportunity to meet, interact and play with your fellow recreation professionals. Transportation is not provided for this event. Cost: Free with registration.

Scenic Saratoga Bike Ride- Tuesday, March 23rd, 2:30- 4:30 pmTake a short, recreational bike ride tour of scenic Saratoga with certified cycling instructors from Bike New York. This fun ride will have a moderate, easy pace, Bike New York will even provide 12 bicycles and helmets, so space is limited. Those bringing their own bike and helmet are welcome to join us. Pre-registration to use one of Bike New York’s bikes is required.Cost: Free with registration. Pre-registration is required.

Paddle, Roll and Play: Kayak Pool Session- Tuesday, March 23rd, 6:00- 8:00 pmFor all the die hard paddlers out there, bring your boat and bring your gear for an evening pool session at the Saratoga YMCA. Saratoga local, professional guide and kayak instructor Johnny Miller has opened the doors to his weekly pool session. If you want to get your boat in the water, pre-registration is required. If you just want to drop in and see what paddling, rolling and playing in a kayak is all about…just drop by.Instructor: Johnny Miller, Owner, Johnny Miller Adventures, Saratoga Springs.Cost: $22.00 per person to paddle pre-registration is required and is processed directly by calling the YMCA of Saratoga at 518-583-9622. NYSRPS will not take registrations for this program. No cost for those interested in observing.

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Job Interview Do’s and Don’ts- Tues., March 23, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm: Employees are looking for a number of different things when a job applicant appears for a job interview. Learn what to do and what not to do in order to land that position you want.James Raulli, Director of Parks and Recreation, The Village of Manlius

Student Networking and Resource Panel- Mon., March 22, 10:40 am – 12:10 pm: The session’s objective’s are to: learn about the affiliate/district where the student attends school and/or where they live as well as understanding the importance and the benefits of getting involved in professional organizations; have the opportunity to speak to professionals and gain some guidance into job opportunities/internships in that region; actively participate in a networking session and understand how vital gaining experiences is in terms of finding a job and what type of experiences are important.Jason Gallo, Assistant Administrator, Town of Bethlehem; Eric Bacon, Director, Town of Camillus; Daryl Willenbrink, Hudson Valley DDSO; Gail Lamberta, Associate Professor, Dept. Chair, St. Joseph’s College; Pete Finn, Deputy Commissioner for Finance & Administration; Kim Sinistore, Director, Westchester County Office of Tourism; Sally Rogol, Superintendent, Rye Recreation; Karen O’Donnell, MPA, CTRS, Assistant Superintendent, Rye Recreation; Butch Martin, North Elba park district.

Developing Your Bag of Tricks- Tues., March 23, 8:30 – 10:00 am: Whether facilitating an activity that finished earlier than expected, waiting for an instructor who is running late, hosting a meeting or just trying to kill time, we’ve all experienced the need for filler games. Participants will learn several games that can be implemented with little to no preparation. These games can be adapted to any setting and/or population.Karen O’Donnell, MPA, CTRS, Assistant Superintendent, Rye Recreation

Students have the option to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott for a discounted rate or at the Saratoga Hilton where the conference is being held. The discounted rates for the Courtyard by Marriott and the regular rates for the Saratoga Hilton are as follows (rates listed are per person, per night).

Courtyard by Marriott: Single $109 Double $59.50 Triple $43 Quad $34.75 Saratoga Hilton: Single $119 Double $59.50 Triple $45 Quad $37.25

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Sunday, March 21, 8:00 pm- Kick off the start of your conference at the student social where you will network with students from colleges across the state as well as many qualified recreation professionals. This social event enables students to learn the benefits of participating in a professional conference and provides a welcoming atmosphere for students. Any student who is participating in the mentor program will meet their mentor at this event. Food will be served. This social event is being hosted and sponsored by SUNY Cortland.

The 2010 Student Mentor Program will provide students with the option to be paired up with another student and one professional. You can choose to participate one on one with a professional in the field or pair up with a friend to share the experience. The Conference Planning Committee will pair students and professionals based on information provided on your student mentor form. You can spend as much or as little time with your mentor as you choose during the conference. Your mentor will be an outlet to learn valuable information, enhance your conference experience and provide numerous networking opportunities. Mentor form is available at www.nysrps.org.

Visit: The NYSRPS web site at: www.nysrps.org For student related questions please email the NYSRPS office at [email protected] or contact the Student Committee Chairs: Karen O’Donnell at [email protected] or

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netWorkInG and soCIal eventsStudents are welcome and encouraged to attend all meal and hospitality functions. A Night at the Museum social event scheduled for Monday, March 22 is not included with the student rate but can be purchased separately. All other meal and hospitality functions that are included with full registration are also included with the student registration. The Let The Games Begin event on Tuesday, March 23 is geared toward students and young professionals and provides an interactive setting to play games of old and new!


Program Overview


4:30- 5:30 pm

saturday, marCh 20 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Certified Pool Operator Course, Paul Blake 8:30 am- 4:30 pm Inclusion U: hosted by NYSTRA at the Holiday Inn

sunday, marCh 21 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Certified Pool Operator Course, Paul Blake 1:00- 4:00 pm Bike Driver’s Ed Program for Youth, Richard Conroy 2:00- 3:00 pm Bloom’s Taxonomy: Learning in Action/Goal Setting, Jeremy Cash 2:00- 3:30 pm Craft Projects That Cost Between 50 Cents and $1.00, Suzanne Beccarelli Problem Solving the “Wright” Way, Charlynn Willis Paddle Your Way to Outdoor Recreation Programming, Bill Garrison Using Technology to Advance the Recreation Profession, Lindsey Brown, Brandi Crowe & Jonathan Wetzel 3:45- 5:00 pm Open Forum Session 5:15- 6:30 pm Opening Keynote Event, Jay Frankel 6:30- 7:30 pm Opening Cocktail Reception 8:00 pm Student Social

monday, marCh 22 7:00- 8:00 am Healthy Initiative: Yoga Healthy Initiative: Tai Chi 8:00- 9:30 am Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Breakfast

9:30- 10:30 am Safe Playgrounds: Audits, Assessments and Inspections, Peggy Payne & Dr. Marilynn R. Glasser The Person Centered Approach to Goal Setting, Charlynn Willis Turning Trash Into Treasure, Robin Tubolino Beyond Bingo: Senior Programming, Darla Shaw & Ann Coon Marketing: Building a Competitive Edge, Dr. Orazio Caroleo B’N Fit: Healthy Lifestyles for Disadvantaged Youth, Jessica Rieder & Rita Santelia Managing the Partnership with Concessionaires, Harold H. Hagemann, Jr.

10:40 am- 12:10 pm Gosh, If I’d Only Known! Dr. Lynn Anderson, Dr. Vicki Wilkins, Laurie Penney McGee & Brandi Crowe Reconnecting Children with Nature: OUR Responsibility, Jack Voelker Succession Planning in Tough Economic Times, Dr. Joel Frater Asset Based Community Development: Building & Financing Playgrounds, Danielle Marshall Internet Safety: Keeping Kids Safe in the On-Line Age, George N. Marshall & Renise B. Holohan Student Networking and Resource Panel, Jason Gallo, Eric Bacon, Daryl Willenbrink, Gail Lamberta, Pete Finn, Kim Sinistore, Sally Rogol, Karen O’Donnell, & Butch Martin Ethical Management: Finding the Balance, William Zimmermann Changes on the Horizon for Camps from the NYS Department of Health, Tim Shay

12:15- 1:45 pm Luncheon & Exhibit Hall

1:45- 2:45 pm Exercise Can Be Fun, Judy Dickson Many Choices, Many Voices: Positive Youth Development, Toni’Lyn Brauchle Going Green in 2010: Nature Based Programs, Julie Noble & Steve Noble Keeping the Cost of Recreation and Parks Master Plans Down, Bill Butler Stress: Manage, Measure, Reduce, Dr. Orazio Caroleo Partnerships with NYC Parks and Recreation, Kevin Jeffrey Bridging the Gap, Martin Denecke, David Goldberg & Charlynn Willis,

2:30- 5:00 pm Offsite Tour: YMCA Camp Chingachgook 2:45- 3:15 pm Coffee Break & Exhibit Hall

3:20- 4:20 pm Understanding Ourselves and Others: What Makes Us Tick?, Joan Hebert From Plein Air to Collage: Stretching Your Mind Beyond the Canvas, Roslyn Robinson Dispelling the Myths of Old Age, Kellie Rizi & Theodora Moeller General Issues Concerning Pools and Beaches from the NYS Board of Health, Tim Shay The Joys and Sadness of Sports, Wayne Bass, Frank Bernabei, Martin Denecke & David Goldberg Planning a Special Event: Soup to Nuts, Erin Riedel Community Gardens, Edie Stone & Nicole Moorehead AEDs in Parks and Recreation Services, Mike Juliano & Josh Jones Make Your Municipality a Staycation Destination, Sally Veltidi Recreation Therapy Licensure? Let’s Talk Part 2, Linda Dianto & Vincent Bonadies Group Dynamics and Team Building, Laura Finnerty Paul

Professional Life After Retirement, Sal DeSantis Recruiting and Utilizing Volunteer Resources, Ryan Mann Nature Grounds, Jennie Sumrell

4:45- 5:45 pm Healthy Initiative: Zumba 5:00- 7:00 pm Healthy Initiative: Open Gym at Gavin Park 6:30 pm A Night at the Museum Event

tuesday, marCh 23 7:00- 8:00 am Healthy Initiative: Yoga

8:30- 10:00 am Keeping Your Agency Off the Chopping Block, Tom O’Rourke An Invitation to FISH!, Katherine Sclafani, Beth Bricker & Sally Veltidi An Accessible Playground Without Ramps, Mara Kaplan Gangs & You: The Who’s, What’s, Why’s and What to Do’s About Gangs, Ron Barrett Using Movie Clips in Mental Health/Substance Abuse, Charlynn Willis Developing Your Bag of Tricks, Karen O’Donnell Recreational Facility Management: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Joann Robertson

9:00 am- 11:00 pm Offsite: Colonie Youth Center’s Rudy A. Ciccotti Center 10:10- 11:10 am General Session: There is No Such Thing As Stress, Adrian McInman

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Job Interview Do’s and Don’ts, James Raulli 2010 Legislative Advocacy and Update, Richard Rose Imagination Playground in A Box: Bringing Loose Parks Back to the Playground, Nancy Barthold Story Walk: Combining Walking Outdoors with Children’s Books, Anne Ferguson & Rachel Senechal Leading Edge, Art Mittelstaedt Greening Your Maintenance Facility on the Cheap, Jim Sluiter & Joellen Lampman

Directors Who Do it All in Small Towns, David Goldberg, Rosanne Saracino & Michael Stockman

12:30- 2:30 pm Awards Luncheon 2:30- 5:00 pm Offsite: Moreau State Park 2:30- 4:30 pm Healthy Initiative: Bike Tour

2:40- 4:10 pm PEAK: Promoting Environment Awareness in Kids, Eddie Hill, Amy Shellman, Lindsey Brown, Jonathan Wetzel & Jennifer Miller Environmental Management Systems for Parks and Recreation, Jim Sluiter & Joellen Lampman Increasing Psychological Flourishing and Happiness Through Movement, Adrian McInman Performance, Respect, Commitment: Leadership Values That Work, Joseph Stout What is Your Agency REALLY Worth to Your Community, Tom O’Rourke Wellness Week, Arne Abramowitz

4:20- 5:20 pm Entrapment & Entanglement: Teach Your Staff the Importance of Playground Safety, Joann Robertson Summer Outdoor Special Events, Arne Abramowitz & Fran Croughan Fit For Life, Bud Cosgrove Benefits in Action, 2010 Annual Conference Program Committee “Wii” All Come Together to Have Fun, Theodora Moeller Unconventional Parks in Unconventional Places, Eric Peterson Grants: Funding for Parks and Open Space, Mindy Scott & Joe Grimaldi

5:00- 7:00 pm Healty Initiative: Open Gym at Gavin Park 5:30- 6:30 pm Annual Meeting 6:00- 9:00 pm Healthy Initiative: Kayaking Instruction (Pre-Registration Required) 6:45- 7:15 pm Legislative Briefing 9:00 pm- 12:00 am Let The Games Begin Social Event

Wednesday , March 24

8:00- 9:00 am Depart for Capital ( Pre- Registered Delegates)

9:00- 10:00 am Are You Ready for the Summer Campers? Matt Nordt, Erin Riedel & Karen O’Donnell The Importance of Intergenerational Programs, Theodora Moeller & Sara Lester

10:10- 11:10 am Geocaching, Joanne Auerbach Parks, Recreation & Beyond: Working Together, Karen O’Donnell & Sally Veltidi



Benefits of Parks and Recreation

Healthy Initiatives/Obesity Prevention- A physically active lifestyle through recreation is a viable strategy for disease prevention and health promotion. Public parks and recreation agencies offer low-cost opportunities to citizens of every age, ability and income level to increase their daily amounts of physical activity. Recreation providers are an essential part of obesity preven-tion. Learn the newest programming.

Youth Development- Leisure activities provide a constructive use of time for youth of all ages. The structured environments that park and recreation professionals provide will enhance a youth’s ability to positively contribute to the community, learn responsibility and most importantly, develop nurturing behaviors. Learn the newest trends to assist in program planning for today’s youth and tomorrow’s future.

Going GREEN- Are you going green in your programs or in your facilities? Going Green is a pertinent part of sustainability. Come learn the health, environmental and financial benefits of greening your parks and recreation agencies. This helps communities grow smart, preventing the higher costs of unplanned development.

Parks and recreation services are essential to improving health, eliminating obesity and achieving economic viability for communities across New York State. The power of public parks and recreation to shape Americans’ quality of life, to foster community purpose and sense of place is indeed tremendous.

This conference is designed to provide program and administration ideas to all recreation and parks professionals. The workshops encompass training for those in the areas of parks, youth service, community recreation, therapeutic, adult and aging settings. Delegates will expand their knowledge, and be able to bring back new ideas to implement in their respective departments. Activities for limited budgets and hands on workshops are also planned. The 2010 Conference Committee chose educational topics for this year’s confer-ence based around current issues that professionals are facing in the field today. This year’s program focuses on the following areas to help benefit professionals in today’s economic climate:

Finance and Funding- Learn about new financial trends that professionals are turning to during the touch economic times. Learn what other agencies are doing to save money, generate new revenue, or get creative about funding opportunities. $

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8:00 am- 4:00 pm Certified Pool OperatorThis intensive two-day course covers basic pool operations, and concludes with a certification exam. Individuals passingthe exam with a grade of at least 75% will receive a five-yearcertification as a pool/spa operator.• Pool water chemistry;• Filters and recirculation systems;• Pool management; and• Essential pool calculations. Paul Blake, CPO- Owner, American Pool Consultants Fee: $140 1.4 CEU

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Bike Driver’s Ed Program for YouthThis training workshop shows how to teach bike handling andtraffic safety skills to young cyclists. The Bike Drivers Ed curric-ulum has the flexibility to be used as a bike rodeo, in summer camps, after school programs and sports camps.Pre-registration is required.Richard Conroy, Bicycle Education Program Bike New York .3 CEU

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Learning in Action/Goal SettingThis presentation is designed to introduce participants to Bloom’s Taxonomy, which is an educational model. This model employs an organized approach to how people learn in three domains: the af-fective (emotional), cognitive (knowledge), and psychomotor (physi-cal movements). Even though Bloom’s technique was designed for people involved in early education, recreation professionals can apply this concept to the various populations they serve.Workshop participants will be introduced to the possible benefits of using this step-by-step learning process when planning on-going goals and objectives for their programs and individuals. In addition, Recreation Staff can then better guide individuals to meet their own goals and objectives when participating in their programs. Jeremy Cash, Instructor, St. Joseph’s College .1 CEU

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Craft Projects That Cost Between 50 Cents and $1.00Learn to make inexpensive crafts and go home with finished proj-ects and templates; including projects for ages 3-8 and ideas goodfor summer camp and after-school programs. These are quickand easy. Plan on making 6-8 projects, but there will be over 10-15 projects on display. Bring your camera. Pre-registration re-quired.Suzanne Beccarelli .15 CEU

Problem Solving the “Wright” WayIt was no accident that the Wright Brothers were the first in flight. The principles they used to “Soar” above the others can be used in numerous settings. Learn how to use their problem solving techniques and how to encourage your patients/students/clients/staff to fly above their problems. We have often thought of Orville and Wilbur as two bicycle shop owners who, in tinkering around, just happened to fly. This workshop discovers just how far this is from the truth and how their principles of learning, working and solving problems destined them to be the ones to succeed when so many around the world were failing.Charlynn Willis, Service Director, Rockland Psychiatric Center .15 CEU

Paddle Your Way to Outdoor Recreation ProgrammingKayaking is a great outdoor activity that almost anyone can do with the proper instruction and supervision. Come learn how recreation de-partments have added kayaking to their program offerings without ever buying a boat, paddle or life jacket.Bill Garrison, Co-Owner Mountain Valley Guides LLC .15 CEU

Using Technology to Advance the Recreation ProfessionTechnology is progressing towards a more user-friendly approach, thus creating the opportunity for more age groups and people of all abilities to participate in activities. Recreation professionals are programming to include the most advanced technologies including Dance, Dance Revolu-tion and the Wii. With this rapid progression in technology, the best way to keep users informed of programming changes is to use social net-working websites. Sites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace are becom-ing legitimate forms of communication as well as indispensable means of advertising for many agencies. SUNY Cortland Students; Lindsey Brown, Graduate Assistant; Brandi Crowe, Graduate Assistant; and Jonathan Wetzel, Undergraduate Stu-dent .15 CEU

3:45 - 5:00 pm

Open Forum SessionThe realities facing park and recreation leaders across the state and country include department closures and consolidations, mid-year budget, reductions and permanent loss of staff. Join us for this crucial forum where we will consider these issues and discuss methods and strategies to adjust while moving forward and remain relevant. Through facilitated discussion and interac-tive group work, we will address a range of items which include: the current impact of the economy: future impacts resulting from our current economic condition, reshaping our organizations and services to meet community and agency needs and citizen/board engagement in the decision making process.Facilitated by William Zimmermann, Commissioner, City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department

9:30-10:30 pm

Safe Playgrounds: Audits, Assessments and InspectionsWhat’s the difference between these terms and what does aparks professional need to know? The differences will be explai-ned and you’ll learn when these procedures should be done, bywhom and why. Much of the importance of these procedures,beyond making playgrounds safer, relates to insurance andliability issues-the procedures can reduce a municipality’sexposure to litigation.Peggy Payne, Co-Owner, Playground Medic; and Dr. Marilynn R. Glasser, CPRP, CPSI, Owner of Parks and Pastimes, Inc., A Recreational Consult-ing Firm .1 CEU

The Person Centered Approach to Goal SettingIn the past, the Recreation Professional would develop a goal from the professional’s perspective on the needs of the partici-pant/client. So many times the goal setting started with what the professional/leader thought was best for the participant and didn’t include the clients’ perspective. Another method is now used called Person Centered Planning. With the Person Cen-tered Planning approach people work towards the goals they have identified for themselves. In PCP, the goal process begins with what the participant desires and wants in life. It promotes au-tonomy and self-respect. PCP focuses on hope, empowerment, self-responsibility and meaningful roles in life.Charlynn Willis, Service Director, Rockland Psychiatric Center .1 CEU

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Gosh, If I’d Only Known!Have you ever struggled to make last minute program changes be-cause you have been caught off guard by the arrival of a program participant who has medical issues or disabilities that you need to accommodate? Successful inclusion of people of all abilities in your recreation programs begins with your registration forms and marketing materials. Many recreation professionals struggle with how to collect all of the information they need. What questions can you ask? What questions should you ask? This session will help you develop registration and marketing materials that will en-able you to have all the information you need to ensure everyone’s success.Dr. Lynn Anderson, CTRS, CPRP, Professor & Chair, SUNY Cortland; Dr. Vicki Wilkins, Professor, SUNY Cortland; Laurie Penney McGee, CTRS, Project Coordinator, SUNY Cortland; and Brandi Crowe, CTRS, Graduate Assistant, SUNY Cortland .15 CEU Reconnecting Children with Nature: OUR ResponsibilityDrawing upon Richard Louv’s provocative book, Last Child in the Woods, we’ll consider the opportunities for our profession to address the condition Louv describes as “nature-deficit disorder”-the growing disconnect of children with the natural world. How do we think about playground design? How do we develop, re-store and use our green spaces? How do we partner with con-servation groups in our communities? Most importantly, WHY is this essential to the physical, mental and spiritual health of our children? Share in this challenging conversation.Jack Voelker, Director of Recreation and Youth Services,Chautauqua Institution .15 CEU

Succession Planning in Tough Economic TimesAs a result of the weak economy, agencies are struggling to pre-pare top talent to fill positions left vacant by an aging workforce. Experts have concluded that with this cloud of recession hanging over U.S. businesses, it is critical that these enterprises stay the course with succession planning. Retirements may be delayed, yet they are inevitable. Despite the economic challenges, there are op-portunities to refocus succession planning as a strategic initiative. In addition to examining the role of the recreational professional in perpetuating leadership by making the profession appealing to young professionals, the session will challenge participants to ex-amine the roles of their organizations in ensuring a sustainable future. They will engage in an assessment of their organization’s needs and the critical leadership skills that are necessary in light of a moratorium on hiring in many cases. Best practice in succession planning will also be examined.Joel Frater, Associate Professor, Assistant to the Provost for Diversity, Rec-reation and Leisure Studies Department Chair, SUNY Brockport .15 CEU

Asset-Based Community Development: Buildingand Financing PlaygroundsStudies of young children and adolescents suggest that most are not meeting the CDC- recommended daily minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity, contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic. One barrier to childhood physical activity is a lack of access to safe play spaces. Additional studies have found that play can in-crease physical activity for children and is key to socio-emotional, physiological and academic development. Reports from Stanford University and the IOM state that play should be a component of efforts to increase physical activity in children. Recommenda-tions include programmatic, behavioral, environmental and policy changes such as providing corporate support for playgrounds and opening school facilities to the public on weekends. Play is also a fun aspect of a solution to a serious problem!For 13 years, the national nonprofit KaBOOM! has been utiliz-ing an Asset-Based Community Development model of engage-


Turning Trash into TreasureLearn how to turn trash into crafty treasures just in time for Earth Day. Treasures to be explored include - paper beads, bottle bird feeders, newspaper and more. Participants will also get the chance to make their own newspaper and straw kite.Robin Tubolino .1 CEU

Beyond Bingo, Senior ProgrammingSenior citizens need to be participants and not just spectators. They need to move, communicate, be silly, make decisions and take on leadership roles. This program will show how to make your senior programs more dynamic and interactive through role re-versal.Darla Shaw, Director of Graduate Reading Program, Western Connecti-cut State University; Ann Coon, Director of Senior Programs, Orange County Recreation and Office for the Aging .1 CEU

Marketing: Building a Competitive EdgeThis interactive workshop will focus on marketing tactics that work best when your target market is broad and diverse. Del-egates will learn about marketing goals based on consumer needs, interests, self-image and desires. By understanding your consumers and knowing your programs’ strengths and weak-nesses, you can turn your marketing goals into an action plan that will give you the competitive edge.Dr. Orazio Caroleo, Ph.D, CTRS, Professor, Lehman College .1 CEU

B’ N Fit: Healthy Lifestyles for Disadvantaged Teens The Bronx Nutrition and Fitness Initiative for teens (B’ N Fit) is a weight management program designed for over-weight, disadvantaged adolescents. The program, which developed out of a partnership with the Children’s Hos-pital at Montefiore and the neighboring Mosholu Mon-tefiore Community Center, is a nine-month program which consists of a comprehensive hospital and com-munity-based groups, physical activity sessions, family sessions, summer day camp and individual follow-up aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle changes for the entire family. Jessica Rieder MD, MS, Director of B’ N Fit, Monte-fiore Medical Center, Rita Santelia, LMSW, MMCC, Assistant Executive Director, Mosholu Montefiore Community Center .1 CEU

Managing the Partnership with ConcessionairesPark managers and concessionaires have a symbiotic relationship, with the success of one enhancing the performance of the other. However, this association is not without its challenges. This work-shop will discuss various tools and

techniques the manager can use to establish reasonable expectations, create an environment that fos-

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partnership. Harold H. Hagemann Jr. ,

Director of Concessions, Management, Bureau,

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ment to raise funds for and help communities to build play spaces, called the KaBOOM! Community-build Model. This session will discuss how KaBOOM! has brought together local businesses and communities to lead all-volunteer planning and construction of over 1,600 playgrounds, improving play opportunities for over 4,000,000 children.Danielle Marshall, KaBOOM! .15 CEU

Internet Safety: Keeping Kids Safe in the On-Line AgeThis presentation on the ever-changing world of Internet Safetywill examine current on-line trends, with particular emphasis onthe underground communication networks (social network sites)that exist among our nation’s youth. Strategies and techniques designed to assist educators, law enforcement and communityleaders in maintaining a proactive approach to identifying and tar-geting troubling behavior in youth populations will be provided.George Marshall, Technical Sergeant New York State Police; & ReniseB. Holohan, Technical Sergeant, New York State Police .15 CEU

Student Networking and Resource PanelThe session’s objective’s are to: learn about the affiliate/district where the student attends school and/or where they live as well as understanding the importance and the benefits of getting in-volved in professional organizations; have the opportunity to speak to professionals and gain some guidance into job opportuni-ties/internships in that region; actively participate in a networking session and understand how vital gaining experiences is in terms of finding a job and what type of experiences are important.Jason Gallo, Assistant Administrator, Town of Bethlehem; Eric Bacon, Di-rector, Town of Camillus; Daryl Willenbrink, Hudson Valley DDSO; Gail Lamberta, Associate Professor, Dept. Chair, St. Joseph’s College; Pete Finn, Deputy Commissioner for Finance & Administration; Kim Sinistore, Di-rector, Westchester County Office of Tourism; Sally Rogol, Superintendent, Rye Recreation; Karen O’Donnell, MPA, CTRS, Assistant Superintendent, Rye Recreation; Butch Martin, North Elba park district. .15 CEU

Ethical Management- Finding the BalanceEthical decisions are not always clear, nor are they easy to resolve. In this session, you will learn to recognize the implications of ethi-cal problems when they arise. Through the utilization of real-life examples encountered in the parks and recreation field, you will learn steps to objectively resolve personal and professional ethical issues and dilemmas.William Zimmermann, Commissioner, City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department .15 CEU

Changes on the Horizon for Camps from the NYS Department of HealthCome learn proposed changes that might affect your summercamp.Tim Shay, Chief Sanitarian, NYS Department of Health BCEHFP .15 CEU 1:45 - 2:45 pm Exercise Can Be FunThrough our award winning decathlon program, we will demon-strate how to make exercise fun while helping our clients to be-come healthier. We will present several programs that help to motivate your senior population.Judy Dickson, Senior Center Coordinator, Town of Cicero - Cicero Senior Center .1 CEU

Many Choices, Many Voices; Positive Youth DevelopmentProgramming for the teen population seems to be a struggle across the nation. The CanTeen is a drop-in after school program for teens ages 13-18. A majority of the youth that attend are not

involved in other after school activities and may be struggling academically or socially. The cornerstone of the Cicero Youth Bureau, the CanTeen is built on basic Posi-tive Youth Development best practices and the 40 Development Assets. The workshop will include a short video clip regarding the program. An activity or two will also enhance the discus-sion.Toni’Lyn Brauchle, Coordinator of Youth Services, Cicero Youth Bureau Parks & Recreation .1 CEU

Going Green in 2010: Nature Based ProgramsEach year, more children and adults are looking to join nature oriented outdoor parks and recreation programs. These pro-grams include hikes, kayaking trips, outdoor nature camps, bird walks, snowshoeing and other nature based programs. Nature based programs highlight the natural world of your community. These programs also can be a new source of revenue for your department at a time when most parks and recreation depart-ments are facing budget shortfalls.Julie Noble, Environmental Educator, City of Kingston Parks & Recre-ation; and Steve Noble, Environmental Educator, City of Kingston Parks & Recreation .1 CEU

Keeping the Cost of Recreation and Parks Master Plans DownIn these economic times, before you build something new, is it really what your town/city/village needs? Learn ways that your department can do preliminary work to keep the cost of a Mas-ter Plan down.Bill Butler, Marketing Director, CT Male .1 CEU

Stress: Manage, Measure, ReduceThis workshop will present, through interactive discussion and exercises, information on stress. Delegates will learn what stress does to the body and how to manage, measure and reduce their stress- if they have any!!!Dr. Orazio Caroleo, Ph.D, CTRS, Professor, Lehman College .1 CEU

Partnerships with NYC Parks and RecreationNYC parks and recreation works with a range of partners to provide programming in the areas of recreation, fitness, educa-tion and culture at parks properties. These include governmental agencies, large non-profit organizations, community based orga-nizations, and individuals all of whom support parks in various ways. Partnerships with other agencies such as the NYC Depart-ment of Health and Mental Hygiene and the NYC Department of Education have yielded large-scale pragmatic initiatives aimed at combating overweight and obesity in youth and bettering the health and fitness of all New Yorkers. In the case of many parks, particularly our flagship parks, established non-profit conservan-cies work with parks administrators to develop programming, organize volunteer initiatives, increase access and safety, and to raise funds for their respective parks. Many community based organizations, which provide a range of neighborhood services also work in conjunction with parks to provide programming and utilize recreation center space. Smaller neighborhood groups and individuals also partner with the agency through partner-ships for parks, to beautify and support parks, playgrounds and recreation centers around the city.Partnerships are essential to NYC Parks and Recreation. With-out the sharing of resources and support that come from these relationships, parks would not be able to continue to provide the level of services and support that New Yorkers desire and deserve.Kevin Jeffrey, Deputy Commissioner for Public Programs, NYC Parks and Recreation .1 CEU

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Bridging the GapA Panel of Professionals will present on crucial issues in bridging the gap between community recreation and therapeutic recreation in both settings. How can the two fields work side by side and integrate services to best serve their participants? With similar goals and benefits they both deliver services that improve the lives and foster well-being. We can learn from each other and grow together. Q&A to follow presentation.Martin Denecke, CPRP, CPSI, Recreation Director, Hamburg Recreation;David Goldberg, Recreation Superintendent, Pound Ridge Recreation and Parks; and Charlynn Willis, CTRS, Director, Rockland Psychiatric Center; .1 CEU

3:20 - 4:20 pm Understanding Ourselves and Others: What Makes Us Tick?Why is it that we communicate and react differently to each other? Come to this energized program to learn about the different styles of communication, and how different styles influ-ence why we work better with some people and not so well with others. Learn to become a more flexible and effective communicator by understanding your strengths and weak-nesses, and how they impact your relationships with others both positively and negatively. This program is sure to be fun, interactive and experiential – you won’t want to miss it!Joan Hebert, MBA, MS, Principal, Hebert Performance Training .1 CEU

From Plein Air to Collage: Stretching Your Mind Beyond the CanvasA Plein Air workshop (Outdoor on location art) was offered this summer through New Castle Recreation and Parks at the Town Park’s 9/11 memorial. Sever-al residents sixty plus participated and were guided under the direction of art instructor Riitta Pollock, and Roslyn Robinson, Coordinator: senior citizen services. Photographs show the group working in charcoal, pastel, watercolor and pencil, expressing their thoughts, feelings and ideas. The focus of the process was to experience one’s immediate surroundings at the memo-rial, through actual visualization including the senses of sight, sound, touch and smell. The serenity of the park inspired the class to come together and develop a lasting tribute to 9/11. After completing two on loca-tion sessions at the park, the group com-menced at the Senior Center to create and mesh their work into a beautiful collage. This workshop will explain how you can lead a Plein Air Work-shop, identify a theme of your own and create a collaborative work of

art that requires group interac-tion, and decision-making.

Program IndepthAlthough this particular project focused on the memorial, Plein Air is appropriate for all populations. Non-artists and those with experiences are encouraged.Roslyn Robinson, Coordinator of Senior Citizen Services, Town of New Castle Recreation & Parks .1 CEU

Dispelling the Myths of Old AgeSenior Adulthood can be divided into two age categories: the early seniors (60-74) and seniors (75 plus). Regardless of this age group, the need for Senior Recreation and social connections become increasingly important. In this life stage, there is often a “second wind experience,” where people begin or renew recreation activi-ties. In fact, several people in there sixties and seventies are as active and healthy as people in their fifties. Recreation profession-als must understand this concept and avoid categorizing all older adults as having limited physical or cognitive abilities.Today, in some communities, “non-senior people” respect and ap-preciate senior citizens, while in other communities; people may view this population as unproductive and burdensome. Please join us for this important topic, which will inform the professionals of the misconceptions associated with growing older and discuss issues that seniors deal with as they age: social isolation, fear of boredom and safety, lack of financial stability, thoughts of their own mortality and other life changes. Instead, let’s learn to view and treat the older adults as being continually worthwhile and welcomed members of society.Kellie Rizzi, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation; and Theodora Moeller, Recreation Director, Drum Hill Senior Living Community .1 CEU

General Issues Concerning Pools and Beaches from the NYS Board of HealthTraining and conditioning for lifeguards, are they at the top of their game? Can they wear headphones and listen to their iPods?Tim Shay, Chief Sanitarian, NYS Department of Health BCEHFP .1 CEU

The Joys and Sadness of SportsSports may provide fun, challenge and adventure for those who participate. For each individual, the benefits may be endless, i.e., improvement in physical fitness, movement skills, socialization, good character traits and fostering better use of free time. Yet, sometimes, sports may also create “sadness” for those involved. This session will examine the good and the bad times of sports. In this presentation, the speakers will include the Pros and Cons of winning, keeping score and competition. Wayne Bass, Assistant Superintendent, New Castle Recreation and Parks; Frank Bernabei, Recreation Supervisor II, New Rochelle Parks and Recreation; Martin Denecke, CPRP, CPSI, Recreation Director, Ham-burg Recreation; and David Goldberg, Recreation Superintendent, Pound Ridge Recreation and Parks; .1 CEU

Planning a Special Event: Soup to NutsUnderstand the ins and outs of running a special event for your community. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, where to take an existing event and how to start a new one.Erin Riedel, MS, Recreation Attendant, City of Rye Recreation .1 CEU

Community GardensThere are currently more than 500 community gardens in New York City. Most fall under the jurisdiction of NYC Parks and Rec-reation, others are owned by non-profit organizations, and a hand-ful are owned by other NYC agencies. These community gardens, regardless of what entity owns them, are supported by NYC Parks and Recreation’s GreenThumb program and operate as public spaces open for all New Yorkers to enjoy, grow food, relax and participate in or provide public events and programs.Over the years the focus of the community gardening movement

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has changed significantly. Community gardens have existed in NYC since the late 1960s. They developed in response to dete-riorating conditions in inner-city NYC neighborhoods, which re-sulted in a proliferation of vacant lots. They soon developed into cherished spaces that promote urban farming, positive reaction, and cultural expression. In the late 1900s, community gardens faced potential wholesale destruction due to governmental plans to sell off now precious garden lots to developers. Subsequently, gardeners and non-profits shifted gears and mobilized for the fight to save gardens.. The fight ended in a settlement and post settle-ment negotiations, which essentially saved more than 90% of op-erational/sustainable gardens throughout the city.Now in the post-settlement era with the fight behind them, gar-deners are taking up new issues to explore and address through urban farming. These include revitalizing dwindling community garden groups with young people and new residents, increasing food production and distribution, physically redesigning gardens to make them more accessible and bring them into compliance, providing increased public, community and cultural services and resources through community gardens...Edie Stone, Director of GreenThumb; and Nicole Moorehead, Chief ofStaff to the Deputy Commissioner for Public Programs .1 CEU

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AEDs in Parks and Recreation ServicesThe use of, description, value and governing legislature regard-ing Automated External Defibrillators in public places will be dis-cussed. Come learn the cost and value of having AEDs in your facility as well as what additional training is necessary to operate them.Mike Juliano, NE Director, Adirondack Health and Safety, NE, LLC; and Josh Jones, NE Director Adirondack Health and Safety, NE, LLC .1 CEUMake Your Municipality a Staycation DestinationThe staycation craze is here to stay! Your municipality can be-come a staycation destination. From special events, to theme days at the pool, to marketing for your target audience, come learn how you can do it all!Sally Veltidi, Recreation Supervisor, Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation .1 CEU

Recreation Therapy Licensure? Let’s Talk Part 2Join this discussion on the pros and cons in seeking licensure for Recreation Therapists who are certified by NCTRC. We will dis-cuss how and why other states sought licensure and should New York State do the same thing.Linda Dianto, MS, CTRS; and Vincent Bonadies, MS, CTRS .1 CEU

Group Dynamics and Team BuildingTeams are stronger than individuals, but you have to put the work in to get results. The goal of this workshop is for participants to learn to work together, value the contributions of each other, and make decisions cooperatively. The workshop will include a high degree of participation and participants will leave with a better understanding of group dynamics and conflict resolution.Laura Finnerty Paul, Lecturer, Skidmore College .1 CEU

Professional Life After RetirementAn in-depth look at what lies ahead for those professionals reach-ing retirement age. This session will address opportunities to con-tinue to be professionally involved and keep contributing beyond retirement.Sal DeSantis, Retired Commissioner PRC, DeSantis Consulting LLC .1 CEU

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Recruiting and Utilizing Volunteer ResourcesIn an age of increased budget cuts and decreased resources, many organizations are looking for volunteers to fill in the gaps. This presentation and discussion will cover aspects of successful recruitment of volunteers, retaining volunteers and creating a successful partnership between your organization and the volun-teer’s experience.Ryan Mann, Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, Harwich Conservation Trust .1 CEU

Nature Grounds: Putting Nature Into PlayResearch reveals a strong link between children’s experiences of nature and their psychological well being and overall develop-ment. It is important that we encourage outdoor play and find ways to reconnect children with nature. This interactive session will discuss research based benefits of combining the manufac-tured play environment with the living landscape, demonstrate how to implement best practices of design, and discuss strategies for overcoming potential barriers to naturalizing existing and new playgrounds. Participants will walk away with many educational resources, funding sources, and ideas on how to get started!Jennie Sumrell, Program and Partnership Coordinator, PlayCore .1 CEU

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Keeping Your Agency Off the Chopping BlockLearn to identify what leads an agency toward the “chopping block,” ways to incorporate User Fees and an Enterprise Approach toward programs and facilities. Learn to create a credible agency that will enthusiastically be supported by your constituents.Tom O’Rourke, CPRP, Executive Director, Charleston CountyParks and Recreation .15 CEU

An Invitation to FISH!Come and learn about the FISH! Philosophy. The FISH! Philoso-phy is a customer service technique, which can be used in any recreation setting including: therapeutic, management, camps and parks; not to mention it is a great tool for your personal life. This philosophy was created by the workers at Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, Washington. They developed these 4 basic prin-ciples, which they currently work and live by: Play, Be There, Make Their Day and Choose Your Attitude. This energetic and inter-active session will leave you with the tools to incorporate this philosophy into your life. Katherine Sclafani, Recreation Leader, Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation; Beth Bricker, Recreation Leader, West-chester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation; and Sally Veltidi, Recreation Supervisor, Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation .15 CEU

An Accessible Playground Without RampsIn this presentation participants will take a new look at how we design accessible playgrounds using the principles of Universal Design. Participants will learn how to think about playgrounds for everyone vs. playgrounds for children with special needs. There will be a discussion on the needs of children with autism and intel-lectual disabilities. The goal is to demonstrate how communities can have playgrounds with high play value, be within budget and be completely accessible. Mara Kaplan, Consultant, Let Kids Play .15 CEU

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2010 Legislative Advocacy and UpdateThis session will serve as a review of the state and federal issues, which impact the parks and recreation profession. Also, specific legislation supported by the NYSRPS, and general in-formation on how to become more active as a recreation advocate will be discussed. Additionally, this session will offer information on Internet resources that can assist in advocacy efforts. Richard Rose, Commissioner, Orange County Parks .1 CEU

Imagination Playground in A Box: Bringing Loose Parks Back to the PlaygroundIn the Spring of 2009, New York City broke ground on the con-struction of the brand new Imagination Playground. Located near South Street Seaport, this innovative play space was designed by David Rockwell and will include blocks, pulleys, sand, water and other amenities that will allow children to unleash their imagina-tion. In an effort to offer this experience at other locations around the city, NYC Parks has worked with the Rockwell Group and Ka-Boom to offer a less expensive and portable version of Imagination Playground. During the summer of 2008 “Imagination Playground in a Box” made its debut at Brownsville Playground in Brooklyn. The vandal resistant steel crates open up to dispense blocks, cones, water features, sand boxes, brushes, chalk and other ingredients that allowed children to transform themselves into princesses and superheroes, building puppet theatres and super fast race cars. Ten additional boxes were introduced into New York City playgrounds during the summer of 2009.Learn about New York City’s experience with Imagination Play-ground in a Box and the work that is carried out by the New York City Play Coalition to train Playground Associates to work with loose parts. Nancy Barthold, Assistant Commissioner for Recreation Programming, New York City Parks and Recreation .1 CEU

StoryWalk: Combining Walking Outdoors with Children’s BooksHere is an innovative approach to draw families with young children (and anyone who is young at heart) to enjoy parks, paths and walk-ways while reading a delightful children’s book. Storybook pages are posted at easy intervals for young families to read together. Books are selected with great story lines and upbeat messages.This project is adaptable to rural, urban, and suburban settings; de-tails of how to initiate this project in your community will be pro-vided. Anne Ferguson, StoryWalk Coordinator, VT Bicycle and Pedestrian Coali-tion; and Rachel Senechal, Program & Development Coordinator, Kellogg-Hubbard Library .1 CEU

Leading EdgeThis program will address the role and responsibility of recreation and parks professionals in responding to the needs of First Re-sponder Families prior, during and after a disaster/emergency that impacts the community. The lessons learned from Hurricane Ka-trina, and the implications of 9/11 on most communities in New York City and the immediate regions surrounding it, require that local communities really be prepared to provide proper appropri-ate responses to safeguarding the families of First Responders, to Disaster and Emergencies.Art Mittelstaedt, Volunteer Executive Director, Recreation Safety Institute .1 CEU

Greening Your Maintenance Facility on the CheapWith today’s budget constraints, it can be difficult to secure funding for necessary maintenance facility upgrades. This presentation will provide simple, effective, and low-cost solutions to improving your facility’s environmental performance while reducing risk and liabili-ty. While often overlooked, many parks and recreation department maintenance facilities pose significant liabilities and environmental

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Gangs & You: The Who’s, What’s, Why’s and What to Do’s About GangsThe presentation will focus on the ever-growing problem of gang culture, the lure to our youth and how to deal with this epidemic. This graphic, fast paced presentation will expose the real challenges that lie ahead in combating this violent culture. Identification, pre-vention, intervention and suppression methods will be discussed. Ron Barrett, Gang Prevention Specialist, Albany Police Department .15 CEU

Using Movie Clips in Mental Health/Substance AbuseThis presentation will include examples of movie clips identifying various mental health issues and diagnosis. Followed by questions designed to promote discussion and understanding of the symp-toms of mental problems, relationship issues, both familial and therapeutic, how to think about them in the context of mental disorders.Charlynn Willis, Team Leader/Service Director, Rockland Psychiatric Center .15 CEU

Developing Your Bag of TricksWhether facilitating an activity that finished earlier than ex-pected, waiting for an instructor who is running late, hosting a meeting or just trying to kill time, we’ve all experienced the need for filler games. Participants will learn several games that can be implemented with little to no preparation. These games can be adapted to any setting and/or popula-tion. Karen O’Donnell, MPA, CTRS, Assistant Superintendent, Rye Recreation .15 CEU

Recreational Facility Management: The Good, The Bad and The UglyAvoid common pitfalls at your recreational fields and facilities by discussing common pitfalls with a munici-pal risk manager. Sample scenarios and resources will be provided to expand your knowledge. Joann Robertson, CPSU, CSP, ARM, CPSI, Coordinator - Risk Management Services, New York MunicipalInsurance Reciprocal .15 CEU

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Job Interview Do’s and Don’tsEmployees are looking for a number of dif-ferent things when a job applicant appears for a job interview. Learn what to do and what not to do in order to land that po-sition you want.James Raulli, Director of Parks & Recre-ation, The Village of Manlius .1 CEU

concerns for facility managers and park professionals. As many agencies continue to tighten budgets and staffing, the risks and liabilities present in maintenance facilities persist.Through our work with thousands of parks, golf courses and other recreation facilities, Audubon International has compiled a variety of ways and methods in which these areas of risk may be “greened” at low-cost, while greatly improving environmental per-formance and reducing health and ecological threats.Jim Sluiter, Staff Ecologist, Audubon International; and Joellen Lampman, Program Manager, Audubon International .1 CEU

Directors Who Do It All in Small TownsWhat does it take to be a strong leader of others and provide direction to one’s organization? In several small Municipal and Therapeutic Recreation Communities, the challenges of Working Directors could include multiple responsibilities. This session will highlight the challenges and successes these Directors face in the day-by-day operations of small Towns, Villages, Cities and Institu-tions. Come learn and explore the “tools” needed for building positive working relationships in being an effective manager. David Goldberg, Recreation Superintendent, Pound Ridge Recreation and Parks; Rosanne Saracino, CPRP, Recreation Superintendent, Village of Mamaroneck; and Michael Stockman, CPRP, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Town of Victor .1 CEU

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PEAK: Promoting Environment Awareness in Kids In recent years, there has been a growing concern for connecting children with the natural world (see Louv, 2008), and with the cur-rent movement to “Leave No Child Inside” gaining momentum, the challenge of how to do this is at the forefront. Recreation is an ideal medium for getting kids outdoors, re-connecting them with nature, and fostering the development of life skills. This ses-sion highlights a recreation-based program aimed at increasing children’s awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the natu-ral environment; during school hours. An elementary school in central New York renamed recess “Recreation Time” in an effort to highlight the value and importance of recreation for student growth and development. This school-based program includes ac-tivities related to the natural environment by using Leave No Trace Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids (PEAK) modules and student-generated activities. Measured outcomes, as well as ideas and techniques for how this model may be used elsewhere, will be discussed.Eddie Hill, Assistant Professor, SUNY Cortland; Amy Shellman, Assistant Professor, SUNY Cortland; Lindsey Brown, Graduate Student, SUNY Cortland; Jonathan Wetzel, Undergraduate Student, SUNY Cortland; and Jennifer Miller, Graduate Student, SUNY Cortland .15 CEU

Environmental Management Systems for Parks and RecreationEnvironmental Management Systems (EMS) provides a roadmap for parks and recreation organizations striving to improve envi-ronmental performance and reduce ecological impacts. Programs such as the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program assist prop-erty managers and recreation professionals identify strengths and weaknesses, track performance, and provide a community role model for environmental stewardship. Jim Sluiter, Staff Ecologist, Audubon International; and Joellen Lampman, Program Manager, Audubon .15 CEU

Increasing Psychological Flourishing and Happiness Through MovementAre you flourishing psychologically? Are you truly as happy as you want to be? Are your clients and colleagues as happy and psy-chologically flourishing to the degree they (or you!) would like? In this workshop you will NOT be able to hide. Instead, you


will participate in (60) 60-second practical therapeutic movement and leisure activities designed to make and main-tain changes that result in greater happiness. After participating in a technique you will then be presented research supporting its efficacy followed by anecdotal proof from former clients of the Happier Horizons program (www.happierhorizons.com). Atten-dance with high heels strictly discouraged! Adrian McInman, The Happier Horizons Program .15CEU

Performance, Respect, Commitment:Leadership Values That WorkLeadership skills are among the most important assets to have to further your career. This program discusses the program used by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation to both communicate expectations to staff and de-velop those qualities and attributes that mark you for advance-ment and make you an invaluable part of your agency.Joseph Stout, CPRP, Commissioner, Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation .15 CEU

What is Your Agency REALLY Worth to Your Community?Learn to identify all of the factors that create value to a public park and recreation agency, as well as, ways to measure real mon-etary value of your park system. Learn ways to use this data to create public credibility.Tom O’Rourke, CPRP, Executive Director, Charleston County Parks and Recreation .15 CEU

Wellness WeekRecreation Departments are a natural conduit to healthy life-styles. Our programs are all about health, both physical and emotional, individual and community. Using the ‘Wellness Week’ example of the partnership between the White Plains Recreation & Parks and the WP Hospital this class will show you how to partner with a local health care facility to provide introductory free health services to your constituents, while increasing your outreach and importance to all parts of the community.Arne Abramowitz, Commissioner, White Plains Parks and Recreation .15 CEU

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Entrapment and Entanglement: Teach Your Staff the Im-portance of Playground SafetyShare information and activities to instruct your staff about spot-ting playground hazards, and what to do /not to do and say/not to say following an accident. Reduce accidents and improve safety at your location by attending this session.Joann Robertson, CPSU, CSP, ARM, CPSI, Coordinator - Risk Manage-ment Services, New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal .1 CEU

Summer Outdoor Special EventsCreate minimal cost summer events by utilizing your community arts resources. Work with local, dance, music and arts groups to deliver fresh summer entertainment at minimal cost.Arne Abramowitz, Commissioner, White Plains Parks and Recreation & Fran Croughan, Program Director, White Plains Parks and Recreation .1 CEUFit For LifeThis program will present the ongoing trends in senior, and post orthopedic and cardiac rehab fitness programs to include the latest findings associated with the benefits of physical activity in promoting memory improvement and positive impact on pre-venting the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Topping off this session will be the introduction of the idea of “Spirituality” and its role in the fitness and wellness movement.Bud Cosgrove .1 CEU

Benefits In ActionToday, more than ever, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services must understand and recognize the importance “Benefits” play in the world of Recreation. Recreation programs are the means used by professionals in delivering individual and community benefits. Going back to our roots of programming, this session will explore how benefits justify the importance of our field. Come and see your “Benefits in Action” under the guidance of the 2010 Program Committee “Thespians”.The 2010 Annual Conference Program Committee (For a full lising please see page 5). .1 CEU

“Wii” All Come Together to Have FunYou thought that virtual games were just for the kids. Come to this hands-on workshop to see what it is all about. The Wii system is a great way for seniors to get some great exercise and can be a wonderful multi-generational program.Theodora Moeller, Recreation Director, Drum Hill Senior Living Community .1 CEU

Unconventional Parks in Unconventional PlacesDemand for recreational space often exceeds the supply of parkland, and most acutely in neighborhoods with the most limited supply. Creating new park land is difficult and expen-sive, so adaptive reuse of existing facilities and structures can be useful. New York City is blessed with several WPA-era facilities that have proven ripe for reuse. We will discuss the High Line, NYC’s newest park, and the only such elevated park in the United States, and McCarren Pool’s temporary use as a performance and festival venue.The High Line, an abandoned elevated freight rail line running through Manhattan’s west side neighborhoods of Chelsea and the Meat Packing district, fell into dis-use due to the rise of truck shipping and the decline of manufacturing and sat idle for decades, visited only by adventurous trespassers, and was slated for demo-lition as a blight. Ten years ago, several community members had a vision to save the structure of the High Line and open it to the public as a park. They persevered, and sold their vision to the May-or, City Council and Parks and Planning Commis-sioners, formed a non-profit and raised tens of millions of public and private dollars. In June 2009, the first phase of the new High Line Park, designed by Jim Corner/Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Piet Oulduf, opened to great acclaim and has been rec-ognized as a great new open space. McCarren Pool, one of the largest of Robert Moses’ giant WPA swimming pools, located between the Greenpoint and Williamsburg neighborhoods in Brooklyn, was closed in 1983, and sat closed for more than 20 years, at-tracting vandals, homeless and de-

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In 2005, through joint efforts of a local dance company and a ma-jor concert promotion and media company, necessary safety work was completed and the empty 54,000 square foot swimming pool was opened for three summers of music, dance, film and other events. In 2007, McCarren was funded to be reconstructed as a swimming pool and recreation center as part of the City’s PlaNYC program to make the city more sustainable. Construction began in 2009, and the facility is scheduled to reopen in 2012.Eric Peterson, Deputy Administrator, Randall’s Island Park, New York City Dept. of Parks and Recreation .1 CEU

Grants: Funding for Parks and Open SpaceState and Federal Grants are available to municipalities and not for profits for the acquisition of parkland and open space, for the development of new parks and for the rehabilitation of existing recreation facilities. This session will describe these programs and provide information for successful grant applications.Mindy Scott; New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Pres-ervation; and Joe Grimaldi, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation .1 CEU

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Are You Ready For the Summer Campers?Are you ready for the summer campers? Come to this session and gain valuable insight to ensure that your staff is prepared to make this your best summer camp ever. The speakers will provide you with a wide variety of fun and unique special events, rainy day activities and games to fill your camp schedule.Matthew Nordt, Recreation Supervisor, Town of New Castle Recreation and Parks; Erin Riedel, Recreation Attendant, Rye Recreation; and Karen O’Donnell, MPA, CTRS, Assistant Superintendent, Rye Recreation .1 CEU

The Importance of Intergenerational ProgramsThe basic family structure has changed over the past 20 years. The extended family is slowly disappearing. Intergenerational pro-grams allow all ages to grow by one another’s life experiences. In this session, the audience will learn how people can share with one another their life skills and values through fun games and ac-tivities. You will be amazed at the life long relationships that can be developed within your community!Theodora Moeller, Recreation Director, Drum Hill Senior Living Com-munity; and Sara Lester, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor, Gateway-Longview, Inc. .1 CEU

10:10 - 11:10 am

Geocahing – Where YOU Are the Search Engine!Geocaching is a family-friendly activity in which participants use a hand-held GPS unit to find caches hidden in parks, in the woods, even in urban settings. This session will describe what this rapidly expanding activity is, explore options for participation, and discuss ways that it can be incorporated into recreation programs.Joanne Auerbach, CTRS, Therapeutic Recreation Director, Burke Rehabilitation Center .1 CEU

Parks, Recreation & Beyond: Working TogetherThis session will discuss some of the obstacles, misconceptions and successes of working with your Parks Department. Parks and Recreation go hand in hand to the “outside world” but in the field that is not always the case. Learn to understand how to work with different employees and personalities within the field and beyond.Karen O’Donnell, MPA, CTRS, Assistant Superintendent, City of Rye Recreation; and Sally Veitidi, Recreation Supervisor, Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation .1 CEU



Conference Registration Information

reGIstratIon fees

hoW to reGIster

Full Registration: early Bird regular (2/19/10) (after 2/19/10)

Member $300 $340Non-Member $365 $405 Student Member* $60 $60Student Non-Member* $60 $60Spouse $190 $230Retired Member $150 $190Retired Non-Member $175 $215

* Registered for a minimum of 12 credits for the semester* Museum dinner not included in student rate.

Pre-Registration- Pre-registration is requested whenever possible so that we may prepare your name badge and conference packet prior to the event, and so we may provide the hotel with an accurate count for meals, social events, etc. You may register by fax or mail using a check, voucher, Visa or Mastercard. Online registration is available by credit card only. Please be sure to complete all informa-tion on the registration form. Please complete a separate registration form for each delegate. You may make photocopies of the form. Please do not mail your conference registration form after March 12, 2010. You should register on-site after this date.

On-Site Registration- If you are not able to pre-register, you may register on-site at Registration. NYSRPS will accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and vouchers for on-site payment.

Confirmations- Each registered delegate will receive a confirmation packet within 14 days of receipt of their paid registration. Included with the confirmation will be any schedule updates and other pertinent information needed for the conference. Confirmations will not be guaranteed until payment or voucher/PO is received.

Group Rates- Any agency sending 15 or more delegates will receive a 20% discount (not applicable to students). Applications must be sent together. Please contact NYSRPS at 518.584.0321 for details.

Cancellations- Refund requests must be received in writing. Consideration will not be made until after the conclusion of the confer-ence. Refund amounts will be as follows- Prior to February 26, 2010= full refund; February 27- March 5, 2010= 70% refund; March 6- 12, 2010= 50% refund; and, After March 12= NO refund.

Registration Hours- All delegates must check in, at which time registration materials will be distributed since only the person regis-tered may pick up their registration materials. Registration will be on Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday: 7:15 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday: 7:15 am - 3:00 pm and Wednesday: 7:15 - 10:00 am.

Conference Only Daily: early Bird regular (2/19/10) (after 2/19/10)Member Monday (3/22) $180 $220

Tuesday (3/23) $160 $200

Non-Member Monday (3/22) $195 $235

Tuesday (3/23) $175 $215 Half Day Only: early Bird regular (2/19/10) (after 2/19/10)

Sunday (3/21) $90 $130Wednesday (3/24) $90 $130

General Sessions

Access to Exhibit Hall

Conference Tote

Name Badge

Featured Sessions

All Conference Social Events

Breakfast (monday) & Lunch (monday & tuesday)

Professional Resource Center

Coffee Breaks

Evening at the Saratoga Auto Museum on 3/22/10 (With full registration only)

What does my reGIstratIon InClude?


Conference Only Daily: early Bird regular (2/19/10) (after 2/19/10)Member Monday (3/22) $180 $220

Tuesday (3/23) $160 $200

Non-Member Monday (3/22) $195 $235

Tuesday (3/23) $175 $215 Half Day Only: early Bird regular (2/19/10) (after 2/19/10)

Sunday (3/21) $90 $130Wednesday (3/24) $90 $130

Please return to NYSRPS, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Suite 200, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 • Fax: 518.584.5101 • Phone: 518.584.0321

Payment InformatIonPayment method:❐ Check (please make payable to NYSRPS) ❐ Money Order (please make payable to NYSRPS)❐ Purchase Order (# ) ❐ Charge my Visa or Mastercard Card # Expiration Date: Signature: CVV:

Name:Name to appear on badge: Certification: qCPRP qCTRS qCPSI qOther:Title: Agency:Address:City: State: Zip:Home Phone: Business Phone:Fax: Email:Are you a member of NYSRPS? qYes qNoSpouse’s Name (if attending as a delegate):Are you staying at the hotel? qNo qYes, Arrival Date: Departure Date: Are you a first-time delegate? qNo qYes Please indicate your section of expertise: qMunicipal Recreation q Therapeutic Recreation qYouth Services qOther Do you need special accommodations? qNo qYes. If yes, please indicate: qWheelchair qVisually Impaired qHearing Impaired qSpecial Dietary Needs qOther:

qCEU (optional) $8qCPO Course $140qBike Driver’s Ed Program for Youth FreeqCraft Projects Session (Sun., 3/21) FreeqNight at the Museum Dinner Package (Mon., 3/22) $50

qRudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center (Tues., 3/23) FreeqYMCA Camp Chingachgook (Mon., 3/22) Free

reGIstratIon (Part I) $

other (Part III) $

GRAND TOTAL $

offICe use only: date receiVed- amount- ck/cc- a/P - receiVed By-

Full Registration: early Bird regular (2/19/10) (after 2/19/10)

qMember $300 $340qNon-Member $365 $405 qStudent Member* $60 $60qStudent Non-Member* $70 $70qSpouse $190 $230qRetired Member $150 $190qRetired Non-Member $175 $215

* Registered for a minimum of 12 credits for the semester.

* Museum dinner not included in student rate.

Part I: reGIstratIon

Part II: off-sIte tours (Pre-registration required. sPace is limited- first come, first serVe)

qMoreau Lake State Park Nature Center (Tues., 3/23) Free

Part III: otherqLegislative Advocacy Day (Wed., 3/24) FreeqBike Tour FreeqFriends Foundation Donation $qAnnual Fund Donation $ OTHER SUBTOTAL $

NYSRPS Conference Registration Form 2010


Guarantee InformatIon

room tyPe, Per nIGht: ❏Single $119 ❏Double $119 ❏Triple $134 ❏Quad $149

number of nIGhts stayInG: ❏1 ❏2 ❏3 ❏4

Please return completed form via mail or fax, The Saratoga Hilton • Attention: Rooms Control • 534 Broadway • Saratoga Springs, NY

12866 • 518.584.7430 (fax). To call in reservations please call 888.866.3596 and use group code: ACVO. For questions, please call 518.584.4000, ext. 602 or 603 (phone) or visit www.thesaratogahotel.com

Name: Agency:Address:City: State: Zip:Phone: Cell Phone: Fax:Length of stay: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Email:Room Type (per night): ❏Single $119 ❏Double $119 ❏Triple $134 ❏Quad $149I will be sharing a room with: 1. 2. 3.Special Requests (will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis): ❏Handicap Accessible ❏Other:

Reservation Deadline: February 18, 2010 (All hotel reservations must be made prior to this date to guarantee NYSRPS rates)

Rates: Single $119 • Double $119 • Triple $134 • Quad $149, per night (applicable for the nights of 3/20- 3/23/10 only)

Reservation rate does not include meals (Monday breakfast, Monday & Tuesday lunch and Monday dinner event are included with full conference registration.)

Reservations- Please complete a separate form for each room and include a credit card to guarantee the room. Rooms will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. All room reservations must be received no later than February 18, 2010. Reservations will be acknowledged by the The Saratoga Hotel. Reservations received after February 18, 2010 will be accepted on a space available basis.

Parking- Hotel parking is available complimentary for hotel guests. Gratuity- All personal service gratuities are at your discretion. Taxes- Rates are subject to 13% state and local tax. Check In/Check Out Times- Rooms will be available by 3:00 pm. Earlier check in times are based on availability of rooms. Check out time is 11:00 am. Tax Exempt- NYS tax exempt form must be presented at time of check-in. Room Guarantee- All reservations must be guaranteed using a credit card. Acceptable credit cards include American Express, Visa, Master Card,

Diner’s Club or Discover. If you use a credit card, it will not be charged in advance, only if you do not show. Also, if you’re planning on paying with a purchase order, please submit it in advance of arrival with this form.

Cancellation Policy/Early Departure- Guests may be penalized for early departure. All reservations must be guaranteed for the entire stay. Un-less the reservation is changed prior to arrival, the guest will be charged the full rate plus tax for their entire stay. Should a guest cancel a reservation, the deposit is refundable, if notice is received at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.

Final Payments- Bills may be paid by cash, government voucher, purchase order (provided prior to arrival), agency or personal check, or all major credit cards.

Tax Exempt Procedures:If your Exempt Organization is paying for your stay, the following procedures apply:If payment is by the Organization’s Check, a completed ST-119.1 and the Organization’s Check must be sent with this form. All other method of payments sent with a completed ST-119.1 must be accompanied by the Hilton Attestation Form, which declares that the organization is the final and direct payer of hotel charges. To obtain the Hilton Attestation Form prior to arrival, check one of the fol-lowing transmittal methods: ❏Fax ❏E-mail. If you are paying with a credit card or cash, and you are a government employee of the United States, New York State, or a Political Subdivision of New York State: A fully completed ST-129 Exemption Certificate must be received with this form, and must be signed by the individual staying in the room. If more than one person or exempt organization is paying for this reservation, a separate exemption certificate and the appropriate documentation is required for each individual.

General hotel InformatIon and PolICIes

Guest InformatIon

❐ Check (please make payable to The Saratoga Hilton) ❐ Money Order (please make payable to The Saratoga Hilton)❐ Guarantee to my Visa or Mastercard Card # Expiration Date: Signature:

Government InformatIon

Hotel Registration FormThe Saratoga Hilton Hotel and Conference Center

nysrPs room rates


NON-PROFIT ORGUS Postage

PAIDAlbany, NY

Permit No. 37019 Roosevelt Dr., Suite 200 u Saratoga Springs, NY 12866518.584.0321 u 581.584.5101- [email protected] u www.nysrps.org

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