contents december 2014 departments 5 Web Exclusives 10 Letters columns 6 Perspectives Promise to Keep Detrick L. Stanford, CPRP 8 Editor's Letter 12 Community Center Sensory Sojurn 12 Notable News 14 NRPA Connect Hot Topics 14 15 By the Numbers Conference Counts 16 People for the Parks Tom Norquist: A Pioneer for Play Samantha Bartram 18 Member to Member Taming Twitter Linda Oakleaf, Ph.D. 46 NRPA Update Board of Directors Update 46 PRORAGIS and Special-Needs Populations 47 Accreditation Anniversaries 48 Member Benefit: Energy Partner 49 Test Your Park and Recreation Knowledge 49 NRPA Board Nominations 49 Member Spotlight: Anna Pechenik Mausolf 50 Tipping Points Gina Mullins-Cohen 20 Advocacy Looking Forward to 2015 Kevin O'Hara 22 Law Review Safety Feature Practice Standard in Sport? James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D. 26 Future Leaders Investing in Your Own Professional Development Michael J. Bradley, Ph.D., and Jody M. Baker 28 Conservation Debate Over the Purpose of Conservation Heats Up Richard J. Dolesh 30 Health and Wellness Smoke-Free Parks: A Win-Win for Everyone Sue Beatty 32 Social Equity San Gabriel Mountains National Monument for All Robert García Staff Spotlight: Amanda Hersey 51 Professional Development Calendar 52 54 Operations Surfacing Guidelines Controversy 54 Richard J. Dolesh Today's UTVs: A 9-Step Buyer's Guide 57 Betty Sosnin Snap Happy 58 Becki Cramer 61 Products 63 Advertiser Index 64 Park Bench No Fear Marissa Bracamonte 4 Parks & Recreation | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 4 | W W W. N R PA . O R G Page 26