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Chat in the forum or locate colleagues and learn more about them.

new general forum. Some members, says Caudill, were confused
about which listserv or specialty forum to post to and suggested that additional forums be created for general questions and
posting of best practices. These newly created forums, " General
Questions " and " Best Practices " can be found now at the top of
the forums listings and are ready for community posting.
Other NRPA Connect features soon to be introduced are blogging capabilities and monthly hot topics. Caudill says the blogging function is expected to be ready in the next few months and
will likely be piloted by the Young Professionals Network. It will
function similarly to other networking-site blogs, appearing in
the feeds of those who have expressed interest in the same tags
or who belong to a designated network group. The new monthly
hot topics add-on will consist of information, discussion opportunities, and news updates belonging to a designated topic area
for each month.
NRPA Connect users also approached the Member Services staff asking for access to John Crompton's presentation
from the 2010 NRPA Congress General Session- " Repositioning:
The Key to an Agency's Viable Future. " Caudill says that video
presentation is now available for download through the site.
In the presentation, Dr. Crompton and several expert reports explore ways to better justify the benefits the field delivers relating
to the role of parks in a healthy human habitat:
■■ Influence of parks on property values;
■■ Evidence supporting youth development services;
■■ Benefits of physical activity provided by park and recreation
services;
■■ Impact of parks and trees on air quality; and
■■ Measurement of the economic impact of park and recreation
services.
Also in response to user interest, Caudill says, is the new
monthly NRPA Connect Q&A forum " Member Expressions. " The
forum loosely follows the topics covered by Parks & Recreation,
offering informative " conversation starters " that reference new
trends, leaders, and ideas covered also in that month's magazine

	

issue. In February, for example, questions and discussions hinged
on new options for aquatics facilities and therapeutic programs.
The goal of NRPA Connect is simple: to connect, learn, and
grow together. The platform is accessible to all NRPA members,
and non-members can access the online discussion forum page
by creating a free NRPA account at www.nrpaconnect.org. 

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