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WELCOME

Welcome to the 2017 Annual Maryland Recreation and Parks Association Conference in Ocean City, Maryland.

I am so excited to join all of you in Reigniting the Fire! while participating in workshops, networking with colleagues, and celebrating accomplishments. The conference committee, led by Carolyn Ryan and Wendy Donley, has done a great job putting together workshops and activities that are meant to motivate you to integrate innovative ideas and programs when you return to your agency at the end of the week.

The fire will be lit by our keynote speaker, Michelle Neujahr, Founder and President-The Business Renovation Company LLC. Her high energy should challenge and get you “ignited” for the conference.

This year’s conference is packed with new ideas and workshops. Whether you work in a community center or the administration office, there are workshops for you. The most exciting new addition is the Maintenance Track. Joe O’Neill has done an outstanding job putting together hands-on workshops specifically for our maintenance professionals.

Along with information and motivation, we can’t send you back without the resources to keep the fire going in your communities. The Exhibit Hall is a great place to find the supplies and equipment needed to successfully implement all of the new ideas and programs you discover at the conference. In addition, there are always games and prizes in the Exhibit Hall.

A special thanks goes out to the entire conference committee, professional certification board, and MRPA Staff. The conference committee and professional certification board work together for 12 months to ensure the success of the conference. Most importantly, we are supported by three awesome staff, Chuck Montrie, Adrienne Varieur, and Daune Cook. I will never know how they are able to provide our membership with everything we need for all MRPA sponsored programs and activities. The work they do at the conference will give you an idea of their level of dedication to MRPA. It just can’t be measured.

Enjoy the conference and remember to leave Reignited!

Beahta R. Davis, MSPresident Maryland Recreation and Parks Association

President’s Welcome

REGISTRATION Tuesday April 4 2:00 – 7:00 pmWednesday, April 5 8:30 am – 3:30 pmThursday, April 6 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

EXHIBIT HALLHave fun in the Exhibit Hall! In addition to accessing 55 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services, you can enjoy special activities, get recharged and network — all within the Exhibit Hall walls.

TUESDAY Grand Opening: 8:30 – 10:30 pm

WEDNESDAY Open: 10:00 am – 2:00 pmContinental Breakfast: 10:00 – 11:00 amLunch & Sundae Bar: 12:30 – 2:00 pm

CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERSAll speakers, room hosts and moderators must check in at Conference Headquarters located next to Registration.

Tuesday, April 43:30 pm

MRPA TR Branch Mini Golf TournamentOld Pro Golf, 136th Street

Entry Fee: $15 person/roundFee includes tournament round, t-shirt and donation

to Tommy Ross Memorial Fund.

Trophies for First and Second place teams. Please RSVP on the Conference registration form no later than April 5th. Please do not send money; payment will be taken at Old Pro Golf. For further information call (240) 542-2054 or email [email protected].

Trophies sponsored by Lamb Awards

PRECONFERENCE EVENTSTuesday, April 4

10:00 amGolf Tournament and Awards Luncheon

Eagle’s Landing Golf CourseEntry Fee: $85 per player includes green fee,

cart, prizes, luncheon and beverages

The shotgun start features a four-player scramble format. Special contests for Hole-In-One, Closest to Pin, Longest Drives and awards to top three teams. For further information contact Phil Bryan at 410-313-1668 or [email protected].

Hole-In-One Contest sponsored by Sherwood of Salisbury

SILENT AUCTIONOnce again MRPA is proud to present the Silent Auction. City and county agencies, commercial members and MRPA board members and branches have created wonderful baskets filled with goodies! Baskets should be delivered to Sharon Norcio outside the Exhibit Hall between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 5th. This is the only time baskets can be delivered.

Baskets will be displayed and opening bids accepted from the Wednesday luncheon through the Wednesday social. Bidding closes at 10:30pm.

Silent Auction Rules are as Follows: Each item has a minimum opening bid; successive bids must be made in increments of $2-5. Printed name and cell phone number must be listed with each bid. All items must be paid for and picked up Wednesday evening at the social. Payments can be made by cash, check or credit card.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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MEALSFull Conference registration includes lunch Wednesday and Thursday and the Fire & Ice Banquet Thursday evening. Seating for the banquet must be reserved by 2:00 pm Wednesday.

NAME BADGESBadges are required for admission to all sessions, meals and exhibit hall.

CELL PHONES As a courtesy, all delegates are asked to turn off all cell phones or other electronic devices. Charging stations are available near Registration.

JOB STOPSearching for a new position or internship? Check out the job stop located outside the Palmetto Ballroom.

ROOM TEMPERATUREDelegates are encouraged to bring a light jacket or sweater to the education sessions.

CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY, APRIL 410:00 am MRPA Annual Golf Tournament – Eagle’s Landing Golf Course

2:00-7:00 pm Registration open

3:30 pm TR Branch Miniature Golf Tournament – Old Pro Golf, 136th Street

6:00-8:30 pm General Membership Meeting & Keynote Address – Michele Neujahr

8:30-10:30 pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening – Caribbean Hall

10:30 pm-12:30 am Opening Night Social – Bonfires and S’Mores – Schooners Lounge

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 58:30 am-3:30 pm Registration open

9:00-10:30 am Past President & Director’s Breakfast – Mako Room

9:00-10:00 am Concurrent Educational Sessions

10:00 am-2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open – Caribbean Hall

10:00-11:00 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall – Coffee with the Exhibitors

11:00 am-12:30 pm Concurrent Educational Sessions

12:30-2:00 pm Lunch & Dessert in Exhibit Hall – Silent Auction area open

1:30-2:00 pm Speed Sessions

2:15-3:15 pm Concurrent Educational Sessions


5:15-6:15 pm Branch Meetings

8:15 pm Duck Race – Pool

9:00 pm-1:00 am Evening Social & Silent Auction – Survivor – Caribbean Hall

THURSDAY, APRIL 68:30 am-12:30 pm Registration open



12:00-2:00 pm Lunch – Speaker - Dr. Robert Zarr – Atrium



6:00-6:30pm Cocktail Reception – Atrium

6:30-9:00 pm Fire & Ice Banquet and Association Awards – Atrium

10:00 pm-2:00 am RALS Social – Poolside room and pool deck

GENERAL INFORMATION

2017 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

MRPA PresidentBeahta Davis

Conference Co-ChairsCarolyn RyanWendy Donley

ArrangementsKate Gaddis

AwardsBob Wall

Kyesha FitzgeraldStella Clanton

BanquetBarbara Lages, Matthew Purkins, Claudia Charity, Amy DiAngelo, Wanda Ramos, Colleen Joseph,

Kelley Day Terry, Michael Coppersmith, Maria Bieneman, Joan Brooks, Terri Hilton, Mike Horrigan,

Annie Sanchez

Conference HeadquartersSkip GormleyPat McDougall

EducationJennene Blakely, Jake Chesnutt, Dave Goodwin, Steve McCoy

Exhibit HallRomekia Dick

Chanda ColemanAlexandria Wilson

Golf TournamentPhil Bryan

MembershipEmily Lawrence

MRPA StaffChuck Montrie, Adrienne Varieur,

Daune Cook

Professional Certification BoardSharon Norcio, Skip Gormley,

Bob Hicks

Silent AuctionSharon Norcio

SocialsLeigh Ann Eckenrode, Ashley Gibbs

Chanda Coleman, Eunice McCullough

Student Mentor ProgramGloria Murphy, Melissa Hall

Technical SupportStephen Parks

Welcome WagonDi Quynn-Reno

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Special Thank You to the

Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Foundation, Inc.

for their Generous Donation to the

MRPA Conference Education Program.The Foundation was established approximately 40 years ago, funded modestly by the Schenuit Tire Company to help qualifying community events. Schenuit Tire was founded by Mary Jean's dad Frank Schenuit. Over the years, as other family members moved on and Schenuit Tire was sold, the name of the foundation was changed to the Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Foundation, Inc. In recent years the family has continued to grow the foundation's assets and provide to their children a means to express philanthropy. The foundation has stayed true to its roots and continues, as it did over 40 years ago, to express the family's desire to help organizations with annual gifts. This gift will provide a quality educational opportunity for the MRPA conference.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank You to Our SponsorsDelegate Bag Sponsor

Name Badge Sponsor

Badge Holder Sponsor

STUDENT MENTORINGSTUDENTS Ignite the Fire and your future career by meeting a variety of park and recreation professionals!

Pick up a “Fire Ranking Sheet” at Conference Registration

Find professionals wearing “MENTOR” pins, introduce yourself, ask them a few recommended questions provided at registration and have them sign your Fire sheet. The student with the most signatures will ignite the fire (actually a $25.00 gift card).

Text a picture of your Fire Ranking Sheet to 410-905-8683 for prize verification by 3:00 pm on Wednesday. The winner(s) will be announced at the Student Bonfire/Pizza Party on Wednesday (immediately after the branch meetings) at the hotel fire pit.

Retain your “Fire Ranking Sheet” to validate your conference networking with your professors back at school.

PROFESSIONALS Professionals wishing to be a Student Mentor can pick up a Mentor pin, be on the lookout for students, ask them suggested questions and provide your business cards to help increase their professional network! Mentor pins and suggested questions are available at Conference Registration.

EARNING CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITSObtain CEU Certification Form from Conference Headquarters. Each delegate uses one form for the entire conference and must track their own CEUs.

• Arrive within 10 minutes of the start of the session and remain for the entire length of the session.

• Write the name of the session and amount of CEUs in the space provided for that time slot on the CEU form.

• Turn in the CEU form to the Room Host who will verify your attendance.

• At the end of the session, pick up your CEU form from the Room Host.

Before you leave the conference, turn in the yellow copy of your CEU certification form at conference headquarters. The white copy is your record of CEU credit. Please visit conference headquarters if you have any questions or need assistance.

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CONFERENCE OPENING

■ 8:30–10:30 pmExhibit Hall Grand OpeningCaribbean HallJoin us in celebrating the many businesses and professionalservices exhibitors at the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening. Network with colleagues and experience the latest recreation and parks products and services. Visit vendors to earn prizes and free drinks (limit two per person). A cash bar will be available.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 4 ■ 6:00–8:30 pm

General Membership Meeting and Keynote AddressDelegates come together to kick off the conference.Palmetto Ballroom

KEYNOTE ADDRESSReinvigorate Your Fire: Overcome the Fear of Taking RisksMichelle Neujahr, MBA.15 CEUs Pending

If you want to move forward, to reinvigorate the fire you once had

for your work, you need to take risks.

Michelle will share how she’s reinvigorated her own fire time and time again. From following her dreams, going against the flow and learning to love taking risks, Michelle will challenge attendees to get busy living their life and their career to the fullest. This program will challenge attendees to feel fear and do it anyways, create forward movement and consistently create new opportunities. This presentation will help individuals get more out of life and will challenge them to stop saying no to their dreams.

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■ 10:30 pm–12:30 amFuel Your Fire SocialBonfires and S’MoresSchooners LoungeJoin us for a night by the fire. Grab a beverage and make a S’more while listening to some good music. You won’t want to miss the first social of the week. A chance to meet new people and see old friends.

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If you see someone with an MRPA Ambassador button…Say “Hello!”They are there to welcome first-time attendees, new members, returning members and students to MRPA meetings, trainings and conferences!

Ask them a Question!They can answer questions about events, provide education on branches or committees and help you learn more about the benefits of being actively involved in the MPRA.

Be ready to introduce yourself!Ambassadors will actively seek out new faces! They promote a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all members. So be ready to mingle and network!

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Do you have what it takes to be the TOP SURVIVOR?

We're Reigniting the Fire with competitive games and fabulous prizes in the exhibit hall to find out which Survivor Tribe will reign supreme!

Top Survivor Giveaways – We will be announcing the winners for the Top Survivor prize(s) on Wednesday, April 5th at 1:00pm. You must be present to win.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5■ 8:30 am–3:30 pm

Registration Open for Attendees

■ 9:00–10:30 amPast President & Director’s Breakfast

■ 10:00 am–2:00 pmExhibit Hall Open

Seating for the banquet must be reserved by 2:00 pm Wednesday.

MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS■ 9:00–10:00 amMarketing Summer Camps

Anna Hunter, Howard County Recreation & ParksEleuthera Room .10 CEUsCome discuss and learn how to lay the foundation for a successful marketing plan. This session will include Howard County Recreation & Parks’ summer camp marketing

plan which includes online marketing, social media, structured design elements, a print media campaign, face-to-face efforts, and more. By the end of this hour you will have an outline for your camp marketing plan.

Healing GardensParviz Izadjoo, MNCPPCDominica Room .10 CEUs PendingThrough small group work and a visual presentation, attendees will discover and design a Healing Garden. By the end of this session, you will learn possible avenues to promoting and implementing the creation of

Healing Gardens into our park system.

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Building a Network for Success: Networking for Students & New Professionals

Emily Lawrence. M-NCPPC Prince George’s County & Owen McPherson, M-NCPPC Prince George’s CountyCayman Room .10 CEUs PendingLiberate your inner social butterfly to develop professional relationships that will help you advance in your career. College students and

new professionals will get an introduction to networking, learn how to develop a networking mindset, cultivate their network, debunk common myths, and make a lasting first impression. Attendees will learn ways to calm the anxiety associated with networking and start conversations with the seasoned professionals in the room.

Play Has No Limits; Mobilizing Philanthropic Resources for Playgrounds and Fitness ParksVictoria Schmitt Babb, Play 4 ALL/Cunningham RecreationPalm 3 Room .10 CEUsThere is a way to raise the monetary and social capital needed to bring fitness and play, ranging from ADA compliant structures to larger universally designed play spaces, to your community. Learn about incorporating a Parks Foundation, trends in charitable giving, and various strategies to launch a successful campaign that can yield great returns. Hear from a seasoned fundraiser who has raised over seven million dollars for playgrounds. Walk away from this session with a Mobilizing Resource Action Plan that can help pave the way to engage the community in such a way that you will start a Movement... because Play Has No Limits!

The Miracle League: Transforming Communities Socially and Economically

Wixson Huffstetler, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Jonesboro & Stephanie Sparks, Sparks at PlayAruba/Barbados Room .10 CEUs PendingThe Miracle League serves over 200,000 children and young adults with disabilities in sports programs. Presently there are 250

Miracle League Organizations across the country with the goal to build a program in every city so children with special needs across the country will have the same opportunity to play baseball. This session with share the case study of the Jonesboro AR Miracle League from inception to today, highlighting the transformative impact it has had on the participants, families, and community at large.

ARE YOU THE TOP SURVIVOR?

Find Out Wednesday, April 5th at 1:00 pm.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

MAINTENANCE TRACK

WEDNESDAY AM: Chip Osbourne will present on the maintenance of Turf and Landscape beds with organic materials instead of Chemicals including an onsite tour at Northside Park.

WEDNESDAY PM: Visit Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware. Pat Cooper, Superintendent Delaware Seashore State Parks will provide an overview of the most recent National Gold Medal winning State Park system. They will provide specific details explaining the rational in favor of hard packed gravel trails and only paving trails in limited locations. They will also show the ¾ mile raised boardwalk section of trail and how have they held up over the past 4 years in such a harsh environment?

This year’s conference will offer a Specialized Educational Track for Maintenance employees. On Wednesday April 5th and Thursday April 6th registrants for this track will depart the conference hotel at 8:30 am and travel by bus to Ocean City’s Northside park where they will participate in a hands on workshop for the morning session. They will travel by bus to an offsite location where they will enjoy a catered lunch prior to touring offsite park facilities. They will return to the Conference hotel by 4:30 pm each day. The Topics covered include:

THURSDAY AM: Staff from the City of Rockville and MNCPPC would conduct an “Annual Inspection” of the interior of the building assessing everything from the floors, walls, finishes, ceilings, roofs, electrical, HVAC, etc. A check sheet is being developed that participants can utilize at their buildings in their home departments.

THURSDAY PM: Bill Rodriguez from Worcester County will conduct a tour of their parks showing reduced mowing options that they have implemented and how sustainable areas can improve aesthetics while reducing cost associated with maintenance.

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How to Best Utilize the Innovation of Millennial Employees

Natalie Smart, MNCPPCPalm 1 & 2 Room .10 CEUsInnovation allows individuals to enhance current processes, identify ways to keep up with changing trends, and find new solutions to old problems. This session focuses on the innovative impact of millennials which make

up a third of the workforce. Attendees will learn the value of millenials and how to find the right balance and combination of employees with extensive organizational experience and the energy and innovation of young employees.

10:00 – 11:00 amContinental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

Coffee with the Exhibitors Sponsored by

■ 11:00 am –12:30 pmUnderstanding Adolescent Brain Development: It’s All About Relationships

Lori A. Hoffner, Professsional Speaker, Trainer and ConsultantPalm 3 Room .15 CEUs PendingDo you have employees under 24 years old? Do you plan programs for children and youth, prepare and offer parenting classes or do you get to have fun all day working with kids?

Maybe you ask yourself “why do they act that way?” Research is giving us new insights to that question and together we will explore the brain development of young people and how we can impact ‘new pathways’ through positive experiences and supportive, positive relationships.

Self-Regulated Camps and Compliance with COMAR, Part 1Tommy McKenzie, Chief, Center for Healthy Homes and Community Services & Nicole Alonge Smart, Office of Healthy Homes and Community ServicesDominica Room .15 CEUsThis presentation will be an overview of the regulations that self-regulated camps must comply with in order to operate in the State of Maryland. The presentation will cover emergency plans, child abuse prevention plans, the application process, and the inspection process for self-regulated camps.

Parks, Recreation and the ADARose Harris & Corey Smith, M-NCPPC Prince George’s CountyEleuthra Room .15 CEUs PendingIn this interactive presentation, attendees will learn about facility access compliance as it relates to the 2010 Standards of the ADA. Participants

will gain a better understanding of what it is like to live with a disability and the barriers faced by the patrons we serve. Gain ideas and strategies to bring your facilities up to code and learn about the tools necessary to conduct a thorough audit.

U-R-AWESOME: The Keys to Being Positive in a Negative WorldMichelle Neujahr, MBAPalm 1 & 2 Room .15 CEUs PendingAttendees will be inspired to engage in powerful communication techniques designed to make an impact in their organization right now. Through stories and humor, attendees will learn to use communication techniques that build confidence, change attitudes, and transform company culture. And the best part is once individuals learn how to use the “U-R-AWESOME! Power Tools,” they’ll leave ready to make an impact.

The Current Landscape of MarijuanaNancy Hans, Prevention Council of Roanoke CountyAruba/Barbados Room .15 CEUs PendingMarijuana is now legal in 8 states and the

District of Columbia. It is important for communities to have the latest information on how legalization happened and the impact on all sectors of the communities. This workshop will share history, videos from community members in legalized states, and current data, as well as welcome discussion around brain research and what the future may hold for these legalized states and the surrounding states that are not legalized. The workshop will include different ways that marijuana is used beyond just smoking, and the health and safety impact on communities.

Nail the Interview: Get the Job/InternshipEmily Lawrence, M-NCPPC Prince George’s County & Derek Ludlow, Howard County Recreation & ParksCayman Room .15 CEUs PendingThis session will provide college students and young professionals with an introduction to successful interviewing skills and teach them

how to stand out from the other applicants. Students will practice newly learned skills, while avoiding common pitfalls, to gain valuable feedback on their interviewing abilities. Students will develop their own “60-Second Pitch” to better market themselves.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

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12:30 – 2:00 pmLunch & Dessert in Exhibit Hall –

Silent Auction Area OpenSponsored By

Seating for the banquet must be reserved by 2:00 pm Wednesday.

AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

■ 1:30–2:00 pm [ 30 Minute Speed Sessions ]Brilliant Branding through Instagram

Elisabeth Deal, City of Rockville Recreation and ParksDominica RoomInstagram is one of the most compelling tools available to convey our brand. This session is designed for beginner to moderately experienced Instagram users. The session will

cover the value of building your brand and creating brand loyalty through engaging images, captions, and hashtags. Participants will learn how to develop a plan to ensure timely, relevant, and engaging posts. Strategies for gaining and engaging followers will be presented along with tips for measuring effectiveness.

Managers on Bikes: How to Manage Parks from a Bicycle, Part 2

Carl Weber, Montgomery County Parks & John Boyd, Montgomery County ParksCayman RoomMost Park Managers find little to no time each month to inspect their trails and parks. Learn how to become an agency with highly visible Park Managers who stay in touch with park users, while improving personal health, reducing carbon footprint, increasing public visibility, and decreasing citizen-generated maintenance requests. This engaging session will show how one management team transformed from behind-the-desk-managers to Managers on Bikes.

Results are In! Recreation and Parks Professionals can Save the Environment

Julija Sajauskas, Howard County Recreation and ParksPalm 3 RoomMaryland Recreation & Parks Association members completed a survey in Fall 2016 focused on environmental sustainability. Gain knowledge of current professional practices and

standards, paired with individual behavioral information aids in interpreting the internal locus of control, or the individual’s belief that their actions and decisions can influence the environment in a positive way. We will also discuss how recreation and park professionals can provide a greater impact on the environment and what trainings, tools and resources would benefit Association members to achieve their specific agency educational goals, standards, and practices.

Why Teens Aren’t Coming to See UsAlexandria Wilson, MNCPPC Prince George’s CountyPalm 4 RoomTeens are a consistently growing population throughout the state of Maryland, and the Nation as a whole. As they continue to grow, their expectations change even quicker. Come

participate in a conversation about teens as we explore ways to keep them seeking Parks and Recreation as they grow.

Quick Hits: Budget Friendly Tips for Improving Natural Grass Fields

Jerad Minnick, Natural Grass Advisory GroupAruba/Barbados RoomThis speed session will introduce usable, immediate solutions for improving high use natural grass fields on a small budget. The solutions, aimed at increasing quality

and reducing repairs, will make an immediate impact for any challenges natural grass surface.

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■ 2:15–3:15 pmCowardly Leadership

Brad Chambers, The Kelly Group ConsultingCayman Room .10 CEUs PendingWhat exactly is a “cowardly” leader? Isn’t it an oxymoron? This session will explore the concept of leadership from a different perspective, with examples of cowardly leaders

along with the attributes and traits which makes one cowardly. We will look at leadership styles, personality types, and discuss cowardly leaders in history and those experienced personally by all of us. We will also discuss your moral compass and how standards you set directly determine your cowardly leadership potential.

Running Track & Tennis Court Design & Maintenance Fundamentals

Carolyn E. DuBois, ASLA, Gale AssociatesPalm 3 Room .10 CEUsWhen planning for track and tennis court construction and renovations, it is important to understand the various alternatives with regard to new construction, repair, renovation, and/or replacement strategies and the numerous

material options. Topics include an overview of the fundamentals such as layout, orientation, fencing, drainage, and surfacing materials options. Additionally, discuss other influencing factors such as site constraints, environmental/geotechnical restrictions, budgetary issues, and tennis and track surface maintenance strategies.

The Plight of the Middle Manager: The Art of Managing Up

Mary Bradford, Retired Parks and Recreation Professional & Jai Cole, MNCPPC Montgomery County ParksDominica Room .10 CEUs PendingMiddle Management is the most difficult

position to navigate - you are both a boss and a direct report. It’s your job to teach, manage, and support your staff while simultaneously triaging issues that need to go to senior management. Although managing down effectively helps ensure productivity of your employees, managing up, although sometimes more difficult, is important to the success of both your career and your work program. Learn strategies of managing up from a fellow middle manager.

Facilitation Skills WorkshopDarryl Wyles & Kathy Garrity, M-NCPPC Prince George’s CountyPalm 4 Room .10 CEUs PendingDo your key leaders and managers have the skills needed to be great facilitators? Facilitation is all about helping a group of people achieve their goals and/or objectives. Join us as we provide you with the tools to successfully facilitate any type of session, whether it is a staff meeting, planning session, community-based meeting, brainstorming session, or any kind of meeting that you want to be meaningful and productive.

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Concerts at your Center: What’s Possible, Practical, and Popular

Sonya Kitchens, Managing Director, Montpelier Arts Ctr.; Jenna Ward, Assistant Managing Director, Publick PlayhouseAruba/Barbados Room .10 CEUs PendingThis workshop is designed to give community center managers the information they need to evaluate whether they can present music concerts at their facilities.

■ 3:30–5:00 pm Self-Regulated Camps and Compliance with COMAR, Part 2Tommy McKenzie, Chief, Center for Healthy Homes and Community Services & Nicole Alonge Smart, Office of Healthy Homes and Community ServicesDominica Room .15 CEUsThis presentation will be an overview of the health and medication regulations that self-regulated camps must comply with in order to operate in the State of Maryland. The presentation will cover health personnel, health program, and medication administration.

Fired Up With Art Projects For That Bad Weather Day

Ariadne GejevskiAruba/Barbados Room .15 CEUsThis hands on workshop will introduce participants to original art projects that can be useful when things do not go as expected. These projects should be stupendous, should ignite everyone’s interest but most importantly,

should be new and never been seen before. A variety of uniquely creative art projects, related to fauna and flora, will be shown through inviting participants to observe, touch, question, and dialouge in respect to their job location, population, and age level. Materials are provided.

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Duck Race 8:15 pmIn the Pool

5:15 – 6:15 pmBranch Meetings & Installation of

2017-2018 Branch Officers

Park & Resource Conservation Branch Palmetto Room 1& 2

Recreation & Leisure Services Branch Eleuthera Room

Therapeutic Recreation Branch Aruba/Barbados Room

9:00 pm – 1:00 am Survivor Social &

Silent AuctionKeep your fire burning for parks and recreation. Join us for some good music, dancing and time with other recreation and parks professionals.

Don’t let your fire burn out! Sponsored By

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 / THURSDAY, APRIL 6

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Making Dollars and Sense: The Benefits of Parks and Recreation

Art Thatcher, GreenPlay LLCPalm 3 Room .15 CEUs PendingWe all know that parks, recreation, and open space opportunities contribute multiple benefits that enhance the quality of life in our communities. But a thriving parks and recreation system can be more than “fun and

games.” It can also be measured in “dollars and cents.” This session explores the concepts of sustainability with a focus on balancing the financial/economic, environmental, and social/recreational components of our services.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6■ 8:30 am–9:30 am

Coffee Break – Outside Exhibit Hall

■ 8:30 am–12:30 pmRegistration Open for Attendees

MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

■ 9:00–10:30 am Planning for Today’s Park

Bob Hicks, Frederick County, Sally Malena, Human & Rohde & Tom McGilloway, Mahan Rykiel AssociatesAruba/Barbados Room .15 CEUs PendingThe purpose of a park master plan is to create a long-range comprehensive vision for the park to be used as a guide to future development. During the master planning process, the site is considered in the context of the surrounding neighborhood, as well as one park of many within a jurisdiction’s park system. This workshop will not only discuss existing successful park master plans, but get tips on what steps could be followed to give your

community the most input into these living and breathing documents.

No Pesticides? What to KnowJody Fetzer, Montgomery County Parks, Kevin May, Montgomery County Parks and Melissa Chotiner, Montgomery County Parks.Cayman Room .15 CEUs PendingIn this session, Montgomery County Parks specialty staff will share their different perspectives on what they have learned from new pesticide use restrictions. Attendees will hear about materials, equipment, and design elements that help us maintain assets with reduced pesticide inputs. We will discuss ways to support staff’s use of alternative strategies and compliance with record-keeping that utilizes forms designed to track the maintenance impacts related to new laws restricting pesticide use. We will discuss future plans and programs and on-going public outreach strategies for athletic field maintenance, integrated best management practices, and educational programs.

Revive Your Dreams: Reinvigorate Passion and Create Possibilities Michelle Neujahr, MBAPalm 1 & 2 Room .15 CEUs PendingA life without goals and dreams is a life with no passion. This high-energy, fun-filled program will challenge individuals to renovate and create a life they love. Individuals will be challenged to reengage their purpose, increase personal productivity, and renew passion for their work. Michelle will challenge attendees to set goals, dream huge, and remove obstacles. Her simple “Dream Tool Kit” can be implemented immediately to help individuals live the life they have always imagined.

Sense of Place Story Making: Exploring Connections Between People and Place

Erica WheelerPalm 5 Room .15 CEUs PendingDiscover your “touchstone” story and express why places from your past or present matter to you. Learn a creative tool that helps you find your stories and helps your visitors find theirs. This simple yet powerful process will boost

your creative thinking, help you see places through new eyes, and give you tools to find and share stories that build caring and appreciation. This hands on process is suitable for all levels of experience. It will inspire you and give you tools you can use to inspire others.

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Successful Change and the Force that Drives It

Wade Walcutt, Greensboro Parks and Recreation & Tim Moloney, Columbus and Franklin County Metro ParksPalm 3 Room .15 CEUs PendingChange, engagement and culture. Sure, they’re three separate words, but let’s face it, no leader can afford to address one without the other

and sustain success. Many have heard “change is difficult,” not “change is fatal.” We’ll show you pitfalls to avoid when implementing change and share the necessary steps to make real change and enhance engagement through changing culture.

Thriving in the Multi Generational Workplace

Roberto Ramos, Recreation Specialist I, Virginia Beach Parks and RecreationPalm 4 Room .15 CEUs PendingAlways frustrated with your younger or older staff? Trying to figure out how to bring different generations together for work?

This session will teach supervisors ways to work with multiple generations, what each generation expects and needs, and how to bring generations together to make your work team a success.

■ 10:45–11:45 am Emerging Leaders: Put the POW In Powerhouse

Lori A. Hoffner, Professsional Speaker, Trainer and ConsultantAruba/Barbados Room .10 CEUs PendingPowerhouse: a person, group, team, or the like, having great energy, strength, or potential for success. Every emerging leader wants to be the very best at their profession. This facilitated

panel discussion will give students and up-and-coming leaders the opportunity to learn from veteran professionals. Students will learn invaluable tricks of the trade that will help them be successful and put the ‘pow’ in their understanding of the profession. Attendees will also be able to ask questions that will give them the skills needed for future employment.

Sense of Place and Stewardship: How to Cultivate Personal Connections to Natural, Cultural, and Historic Parks

Erica WheelerDominica Room .15 CEUs PendingParks are places to restore the soul. You’ll learn how to help people tap into these restorative qualities by finding their own personal sense of place connections. This presentation is part case studies and examples of ways to foster

meaningful connections in people of all ages and part interactive discussion. You’ll gain ideas you can use right away to engage visitors with diverse backgrounds, ages, and interests. Come away empowered to offer fresh, creative, easy to implement programs that inspire and engage, and foster a sense of place and belonging that is deeply needed in the world today.

Trends in Parks and Recreation...What’s Hot and What’s Not

Art Thatcher, GreenPlay LLCCayman Room .15 CEUs PendingA challenge for any Parks and Recreation Professional is to stay on top of the latest trends in programming. Once members of the community get word of a program or activity that they think is interesting, they will

often look to your agency to see whether or not it is provided. Differentiating between passing fads and trends with staying power can be difficult. Want to recognize current trends in recreation, sports and fitness, and get the tools so you can design and develop them in your community? Then this is the session for you.

Programming for Adults with Dementia— a New Look

Cathy Vigus, CDP, Howard County Recreation and ParksEleuthra Room .15 CEUsThe increasing number of individuals being diagnosed with a dementia-related illness and how to assist them in remaining in a community setting as long as possible is a new concern of

recreation professionals. Designing and implementing programs to meet the unique needs of those with dementia presents many challenges. This session will address these challenges and provide basic information on the various types of dementia and its characteristics. An update of the outcomes-based program model currently being implemented that utilizes Montessori-Based Dementia Programming™ will also be highlighted.

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Wise Beyond Your Years: The Challenges of Young ManagersRichard Fink II, City of Greenbelt and Alicia Copeland, Parks for PeoplePalm 1 & 2 Room .10 CEUs PendingBeing a “young” leader in the Parks & Recreation field is challenging. Ageism, an experienced workforce, and increased competition make opportunities for growth very difficult. Despite these roadblocks, many early-career professionals are ready for substantial leadership opportunities. This session will focus on challenges young people face when as leaders in the field, dealing with change, and how to best market yourself in an industry that values years of experience over results.

Creating a Strategy Focused OrganizationBarbara Heller, Heller and Heller ConsultingPalm 3 Room .10 CEUsWhile many staff members are enmeshed in the day to day operations, there is a need for leaders in any organization to create a vision. Strategy development includes looking into the

future and GOOD strategy is deployed effectively. This session will provide tools and methods to ensure organizational success in implementing strategy and measuring its results. The results should be communicated to employees, elected officials, and the community. The end result is the creation of a strategy process that becomes an enduring competency of the organization.

Does Your Aquatic Facility Keep You Up at Night?

Matthew Haynes, American Red Cross Palm 4 Room .10 CEUs PendingAn interactive lecture discussing the latest trends in aquatic safety, lifeguard and support staff training, auditing, in-services, staffing issues, safety equipment, and more. No matter

what kind of facility you have, this session is a must.

Simplifying The Challenge of Maintaining Grass Fields: What Field Data Says

Jerad Minnick, Natural Grass Advisory GroupCayman Room .10 CEUsCrunching numbers to increase efficiency is all around us. For the first time, the data world is supporting the challenge of maintaining high-use natural grass fields. The results of that

data analysis are making a profound impact on the approach of maintaining natural grass fields. Previous to data and analytics for

grass fields, turfgrass managers relied on experience and intuition to make educated guesses for field maintenance. This program will introduce real life data collected from fields across the world and provide real life solutions involved in the new approach for maintaining and improving high-use natural grass fields.

“The Little Engine that Could” (Or IS!): Mapping & Measuring the Park Assets in Rural Department

Susan Simmons, Caroline County Recreation and Parks & Terrance Ratliff, Geographic Technologies GroupPalm 5 Room .10 CEUs PendingUsing GIS mapping to measure all county-managed park facilities is a journey with big returns. Presented in partnership with

Geographic Information Systems, a NC based enterprise that has created platforms to the ESRI software mapping suite, this session will illustrate the potential of GIS to increase citizen awareness of parks and recreation places and services, and its potential to provide data for long range master planning support. The potential of this tool will be grounded in the first-hand experience of Caroline County Recreation and Parks to build, apply, and sustain the database and use the mapping to guide its performance.

12:00 – 2:00 pmLunch

Speaker – Dr. Robert ZarrAtrium

Robert Zarr, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician at the Unity Health Care, Inc. in Washington, D.C., where he cares for a low-income and immigrant population in a setting with few resources. He leads D.C. Park Prescription (DC Park Rx), a program that helps train physicians to connect children to nature, has mapped hundreds of parks to help physicians and parents discover nearby nature, and is researching behavioral and attitudinal changes of both patients and health care providers. He has served as president of the American Academy of Pediatrics D.C. Chapter.

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AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

■ 2:15–3:15 pm Stakeholders Working Alongside You: Power of Community Advocacy

Lori A. Hoffner, Professsional Speaker, Trainer and ConsultantAruba/Barbados Room .10 CEUs PendingIf you’re any organization that depends on the support of the community, you understand the importance of establishing and maintaining a positive relationship of trust. A successful

advocacy program helps to establish trust when you are clear about your objective, outline the rules of engagement, and intentionally recognize your advocates. We will explore ways that your staff, your Board of Directors, and the stakeholders and champions of your organization can help you create a relationship with your community to share information and create stronger and more invested users that will encourage financial support and help move your mission forward.

Staff Retention Best PracticesNancy Pfeffer, M-NCPPC Prince George’s CountyCayman Room .10 CEUs PendingBy recognizing your employees efforts, you encourage and reinforce the very actions and behaviors that create a better working environment for everyone. An effective

employee recognition system is simple, immediate, and powerfully reinforcing.

30 Minutes of SweatLea Cataggio, Worchester County Parks and Recreation & Myro Small, Worchester County Parks and RecreationEleuthra Room .10 CEUs PendingThis session will include an overview of health and wellness classes that we teach at our recreation center. These are both evidence-based classes and regular fitness classes. You will be very hands on and have the opportunity to break a sweat and get a thirty minute workout. This session will incorporate a mix of exercises, from breathing techniques to high intensity exercise.

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Contemporary Leadership PracticesBarbara Heller, Heller and Heller ConsultingPalm 3 Room .10 CEUsLeadership competencies continuously evolve with changing times and business sophistication. The quality of leadership is significantly impactful and affects the ability

to achieve organizational excellence and attract and retain talented employees. Today, leaders must be skilled in creating strategic direction, using data for decision making, leveraging technology to improve services, and understanding the dynamics of organizational culture. This session will not only cover the necessary competencies for current times, but will also review characteristics that inhibit leadership success.

ZIKA: Get the Buzz on Protecting Yourself and Your Communities

Chris Matthews, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation & Jai Cole, M-NCP-PC Montgomery County ParksPalm 4 Room .10 CEUs PendingIn 2016, the WHO and the CDC declared Zika virus a public health emergency of international concern. Zika has the potential to dramatically affect park agencies. What are the most successful methods for eradication? Where do these mosquitoes live and breed? What does a good communication and outreach strategy look like? How do you get all of the stakeholders to the table and how much is this going to cost? Two counties will share their strategies, tips,

and mistakes made while trying to stay ahead of this potential health emergency.

Face Painting 101Tina Shupp & Debbie Jaco, Carroll CountyDominica Room .10 CEUsA dream come true for the artistically hopeless. Paint a red blob on a child’s cheek, and you’ve got an apple. Add a green blob, call that a leaf, and you’re Picasso. This course is designed to introduce someone who’s never painted a face

before to this intriguing art. You will learn how to get started, application techniques, outlines and patterns so that you can start painting faces like you’ve been doing it for years. Once you learn, you will be surprised at the number of ways you can put your skill to use, either for fun or profit.

■ 3:30–5:00 pm Proceed with Caution: Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with DisabilitiesGenevieve Jennai M-NCPPC Montgomery County and MaryBeth Dugan M-NCPPC Montogmery CountyDominica Room .15 CEUs PendingRecent events have heightened awareness to be prepared for natural disasters and other emergencies. Events such as the 9/11 World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks, Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, and other localized incidents highlighted the need to ensure that individuals with disabilities are considered in the emergency planning and response process. This interactive training provides an overview of how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to emergency planning.

Change in the 21st CenturyBrad Chambers, The Kelly Group ConsultingAruba/Barbados Room .15 CEUsParticipants will explore the role of managers and supervisors in a changing workplace and will learn about the various reactions and inherent resistance to change in a variety of

settings and environments. They will discuss and review methods to improve acceptance of change and will better understand what methods allow successful change. This session will also explore examples of how to accept change that is difficult.

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Tails, Trails and Cattails - Two Organizations Talking Natural Resources Management

Chris Matthews, Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation & Jai Cole, M-NCPPC Montgomery County ParksPalm 4 Room .15 CEUs PendingDiscover the strategies top Recreation and Parks organizations in the country use to protect our valuable natural resources by balancing the demand for recreation with the need for conservation. What are the main issues affecting their natural resources and how do they deal with them? What are their top natural resource priorities? What are methods of using good science to inform management decisions? How do they actively manage and conserve sensitive

areas and their trail systems? How can your jurisdiction utilize some of these strategies in your parks? What are some of their triumphs, trials and failures? Be prepared to bring questions regarding your organization’s needs as the presentation will be followed by an interactive facilitated discussion.

Are you a Leader or Manager? Who Cares?

Wade Walcutt, Greensboro Parks and Recreation & Tim Moloney, Columbus and Franklin County Metro ParksCayman Room .15 CEUs PendingDo I manage or do I lead? Does it matter? Who cares? You should! In this unique session, attendees will have dialogue around the finer

points of managing and leading. Through a variety of successes and even more failures, real life situations will be discussed, giving attendees a better understanding of the differences between these two disciplines. Through bold and thought provoking examples you will be challenged to identify your own tendencies and traditional ways of thinking.

Why Sammy Hates SportsRoberto Ramos, Recreation Specialist I, Virginia Beach Parks and RecreationPalm 1 & 2 Room .15 CEUs PendingParticipants will learn about the youth sports industry and why youth numbers are declining at an alarming rate. What drives youth to quit sports, what roles do parents

and coaches play, and how can we, as youth administrators, reverse the growing trend.

10:00 pm – 2:00 amRALS Social

Poolside Room and Pool Deck

Farewell Fiesta - Join the RALS Branch at our pool-side suite to celebrate the end of another successful conference. Refreshments (beverages and snacks) will be provided, but please bring any overstock/leftovers that you don’t want to take home!

In the Artium

6:00 – 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception

6:30 – 9:00 pm

Fire & Ice Awards

& Installation Dinner Banquet

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AccessRec, LLCSebastien [email protected] Park SlopeClifton, NJ 07011(973) 955-0514Leader, Manufacturer and Supplier of ADA compliant Beach Access Mats and Floating Beach Wheelchairs

Acclaimed Promotional SpecialitiesEileen [email protected] Quern CourtOwings Mills, MD 21117(410) 654-0480

All RecreationKristina [email protected] Gordon Park Sq, 190Ashburn, VA 20147(888) 419-0001All Recreation is your premier provider of playgrounds, site amenities, shades/shelters, safety surfacing and more. We pride ourselves on quality products and excellent customer service. Contact us today to schedule your free site visit.

American Red CrossJarrod [email protected] Arlington BlvdFairfax, VA 22172(571) 318-7054The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.Also offers health and safety & aquatics Training.

American Tennis Courts and American Pavement MaintenancePatricia [email protected] North Point RoadBaltimore, MD 21222(410) 477-4400 ext 119Athletic courts and running track construction and refurbishment asphalt and concrete paving.

Brock USAJosh [email protected] Sterling CircleBoulder, CO 80301(920) 707-7612Brock USA is the leader in Shock Pad technology for artificial turf fields. Safety stands at the core of everything we do to help protect children and athletes. The Brock PowerBase Shock Pads are the only Cradle-to-Cradle certified product on market and exceeds all other shock pads in impact absorption and performance.

BSN SPORTSJamie [email protected] Diplomat DrFarmers Branch, TX7 5234(972) 406-3413Founded in 1972 as a factory-direct equipment company, BSN SPORTS is the largest distributor of team sports apparel and equipment in the United States.

Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc.Chris [email protected] Elton RoadSilver Spring, MD 20903(301) 434-7000CPJ serves all public agencies ranging from municipal and county governments, to state and federal agencies. We provide expertise in park design, site design, stream restoration, pedestrian safety improvements, and stormwater management. We have vast experience with community outreach, public meetings, and permitting agencies, all of which are necessary in providing a government agency with the best possible service.

Chesapeake Court Builders / Sport CourtBruce [email protected] Hammonds Ferry RoadBaltimore, MD 21227(410) 247-6411We supply and install a variety of athletic surfaces for multi-sport courts, gymnasiums and multi-use facilities.

Commercial Recreation ProductsJohn [email protected] Box 998Havre de Grace, MD 21078(410) 963-8417Commercial Recreation Products is proud to represent the finest manufacturers in the playground and park service industry. Little Tikes Commercial Playgrounds, USA Shade, Cedar Forest Products and more.

Cunningham Recreation/GameTimeMichele [email protected] Box 240981Charlotte, NC 28224(800) 438-2780Cunningham Recreation has been providing customers with park and playground solutions from design to construction since 1966. Cunningham Recreation believes play/fitness opportunities are important for every community. Play 4 ALL by Cunningham Recreation is a valuable capacity building service that can assist communities in creating play and fitness spaces.

Deschamps Mat SystemsSharon [email protected] Little Falls Road - Unit #7Cedar Grove, NJ 07009(973) 928-3040ADA Compliant beach access mats and floating wheelchairs

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Designed for Fun, Inc.David [email protected]. Box 883Doylestown, PA 18901(215) 675-4718We design and build successful playgrounds.

Dutch WonderlandAngela [email protected] Lincoln Hwy EastLancaster, PA 17602(717) 606-5328Over 35 rides, attractions, and shows, Dutch Wonderland is the perfect place for families. Cool off in Duke’s Lagoon and make discoveries at Exploration Island! New for 2017, Merlin’s Mayhem, a magical high-flying coaster, features thrills, twists and turns during an enchanted journey in search of Merlin’s dragon friend, Mayhem.

Enovative TechnologiesChelsea [email protected] Worcester HwyBishopville, MD 21813(443) 863-6645Enovative Technologies designs products that help improve peopleâ€™s lives. Our brands focus on enhancing comfort, well-being and convenience for our consumers. We are the leading manufacturer of TENs units in the US and UK. We stand behind our brands and strive to provide best-in-class service to channel partners and end users.

Gale Associates, Inc.Kelly [email protected] Kenilworth Drive, Suite 206Towson, MD 21204(443) 279-4500Architectural/engineering firm specializing in evaluation and design of building enclosure systems (roofs, windows, walls) for new and existing facilities and athletic master planning and field design.

Green Site, LLCRay [email protected] Millers CornerElkridge, MD 21075(410) 627-2080Park and recreation equipment provider/ installer. Full line of play equipment, bleachers, pavilions and site furnishings.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (Hersheypark)Kaila [email protected] West Hersheypark DriveHershey, PA 17033(717) 534-3353NEW for 2017 at Hersheypark: the first “choose-your-thrill triple tower in the United States” - Hershey Triple Tower. Take in the sweet views of Hersheypark from 189-feet before plunging downward at speeds that exceed freefall! Also coming in 2017 - Chick-fil-A in Hersheypark!

Jump Start Sports, LLCMike [email protected] Elm St.Hudson, OH 44236(716) 997-7998We believe childhood participation in sports should involve pure fun. It should build teamwork, character, and sportsmanship. Sports should further the development of children physically, socially, psychologically and spiritually. At Jump Start Sports, we believe these qualities and attributes are even more important than the basic fundamentals of each sport that we teach.

Kings DominionAntoine [email protected] theme Park WayDoswell, Va 23647(410) 604-3848

Kompan PlaygroundAndrea [email protected] BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402(443) 752-2967Kompan is a playground manufacturer selling a variety of playground & fitness equipment for children of all ages. Kompan believes that every child’s future depends on early experiences that help them to grow & develop safely, & that challenge them to explore through the world of play.

MateflexKevin [email protected] Beechgrove PlaceUtica, NY 13501(800) 926-3539 ext 289Indoor and outdoor modular sports flooring

Matrix FitnessRob [email protected] Landmark DriveCottage Grove, WI 53527(804) 356-1443Matrix Fitness, your partner from the grand opening and every day after. Facility planning, professional installation, industry leading warranty, dedicated sales support, financing and unmatched customer support. Fitness equipment and fitness flooring sales and service.

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Mid Atlantic Asphalt, IncChris [email protected] Box 361Linthicum, MD 21090(410) 923-5155Mid-Atlantic Asphalt is a family owned and operated company, which began in 1975, performing projects such as Tennis Court Resurfacing, Sealcoating, Crack Repair, Striping and Markings. Today, Mid-Atlantic Asphalt has evolved into one of the most reputable names in the Asphalt, Concrete, and Hard Courts industry.

Musco Sports LightingNick [email protected] 1st Ave WOskaloosa, IA 52577(641) 673-0411For 40 years, Musco has specialized in the design and manufacture of athletic field lighting. Musco™ Light-Structure Green™, is a cost-effective sports lighting system offering significant advantages for your budget and the environment - operating costs and off site spill light are cut in half.

Playground Specialists, IncAmanda [email protected] Apples Church RdThurmont, MD 21788(800) 385-0075Recreation Design & Installation, Site Amenities and Safety Surfacing

Six Flags AmericaMichelle [email protected] Central Ave.Upper Marlboro, MD 20774(301) 867-0271

Smith-Midland CorpMatthew [email protected] Catlett RoadMidland, VA22728(540) 439-3266The Smith-Midland Corporation entered the precast concrete marketplace in 1960. Our ongoing commitment to innovation, quality and service continues to serve as the cornerstone of our business. AMERICAN MANUFACTURING at it’s finest.

SSCI - NATIONAL BACKGROUND CHECKSChris [email protected] Piedmont Rd., Suite 100Marietta, GA 30066(866) 996-7412SSCI have set the standard for background checks with our programs that have been adopted and implemented by over 1,500 park and recreation agencies and numerous youth sports organizations. We are also the preferred provider for many of the National Governing Bodies of the United States Olympic Committee.

Sparks@PlayStephanie [email protected] Crondall LaneOwings Mills, MD 21117(443) 334-4943

Textron Specialized VehiclesRyan [email protected] Patuxent Range Rd.Jessup, MD 20794(410) 598-0659Lawn and turf equipment

Turf Equipment & Supply Co.Lance [email protected] Dorsey Run RoadJessup, MD 20794(410) 799-5575

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Department of Parks and RecreationBrittany [email protected] Kenilworth Ave. Suite 200Riverdale, MD 20737(301) 699-2449The Innovate Parks and Rec. Taskforce is an entity of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County. Our goal is to help ingrain a philosophy of innovation into the Department’s culture by starting an initiative that solicits creative ideas from staff to make an impact on the way we do business and serve the community.

USTA Mid-AtlanticLauren [email protected] Isaac Newton Square N, Suite 270Reston, VA 20190(703) 556-6120 x7007The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Mid-Atlantic Section, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization committed to promoting tennis by offering quality recreational and competitive programs for people of all ages and abilities. Connect with us to learn ways to grow sustainable and affordable tennis programming in your community. midatlantic.usta.com

Vermont Systems, Inc.Kathy [email protected] Market PlEssex Junction, VT 05452(802) 879-6993Vermont Systems provides Premier Recreation & Parks Management software solutions with unparalleled support. RecTrac is a fully integrated, browser based, recreation management system, available by module allowing you to customize for your specific needs without having to purchase unnecessary features.

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