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NRPA Members Save On Aquatics Training

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RPA has partnered with
the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI), a leading
aquatics training provider, to deliver benefits to NRPA
members
through
reduced fees on services and programs
provided by SAI.
NRPA
members
have the option of
offering Starguard,
a
comprehensive
lifeguard
training

program appropriate for any type
of pool or waterpark, and Starfish
Swimming, a total learn-to-swim
and water-safety curriculum for
all ages and stages of
aquatic development.
By combining the
two programs, NRPA
members can reap a
20 percent discount
on their all-inclusive
start-up and training
package.
Members
also have the option to

sign up for each program individually for a 15 percent or 10 percent
discount, respectively. NRPA members who are existing authorized
providers of SAI programs will
receive a 20 percent discount on
selected program-related products
offered throughout the year.
For more information on Starfish Aquatics Institute, please visit
www.nr pa.org/Membership/En
dorsed-Business-Provider/Aquat
ic-Program-Discounts.

2013 Gold Medal Finalists Announced

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he American Academy for
Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in
partnership with NRPA, is pleased
to announce the finalists for the
2013 National Gold Medal Awards
for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management (www.nrpa.org/
awards). This year's proud sponsor
of the Gold Medal Awards program
is Musco Lighting LLC.
The Gold Medal Award honors communities throughout the United States
that demonstrate excellence in longrange planning, resource management,
volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition.
George Chapjian, director of the
Long Beach, California, Department
of Parks, Recreation and Marine,
says, " I join my staff in expressing
delight and a feeling of sincere honor
at the news of being named a finalist.
This acknowledgement highlights all
of the hard work and successful efforts that have been achieved by staff
and community stakeholders. "

Awards will be presented during
NRPA's Congress and Exposition
in Houston, Texas, October 8-10.
Please join us in congratulating the
2013 Gold Medal finalists:






Class I (population 250,000 and more)

Class V (population less than 25,000)

 Henderson, Nevada, Parks and Recreation
 Long Beach, California, Parks, Recreation and Marine
 Maryland-National Capital Park and
Planning Commission
 Plano, Texas, Parks and Recreation

 Erie, Colorado, Parks and Recreation
 Frankfort, Illinois, Square Park District
 Middleton, Wisconsin, Public Lands,
Recreation and Forestry
 Oak Brook, Illinois, Park District

Doral, Florida, Parks and Recreation
St. Charles, Illinois, Park District
Westerville, Ohio, Parks and Recreation
Winter Park, Florida, Parks and Recreation

Armed Forces Recreation
Class II (population 100,001-250,000)
 Round Rock, Texas, Parks and Recreation
 South Suburban, Colorado, Park and
Recreation District

 Fort Knox, Kentucky
 Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay,
Georgia
 Naval Base San Diego, California
 U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska

Class III (population 50,001-100,000)
 Allen, Texas, Parks and Recreation
 Kettering, Ohio, Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Arts
 Roswell, Georgia, Recreation, Parks,
Historic and Cultural Affairs
 Waukegan, Illinois Park District

Class IV (population 25,001-50,000)

State Park System
 Florida Park Service, Environmental
Protection
 Missouri State Parks
 North Carolina State Parks and Recreation
 Virginia Conservation and Recreation
Division of State Parks

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