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1:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
90 Developing a Financial Plan
for Your Agency
Room #B404

Learn how to create a financial plan for your
agency that creates long-term strategies
and results while meeting short-term financial requirements. The financial plan will
address all key components of financial
planning including creating dedicated funding sources, incorporating more earned
income, creating and developing pricing
and revenue policies and strategies, managing assets and incorporating capital improvement needs, staffing needs and requirements, equipment needs and requirements, positioning parks and recreation as
an economic value worth investing, etc.

rapidly replacing old-school tactics. So,
whether you already have already claimed
your space or page profile, or are feeling a
bit intimidated by all this new technology,
this is a session not to be missed. You will
learn how to use the power of Web 2.0 to
raise awareness, money, support, and participation for your park and recreation
agency, programs, or cause!

also published the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design on the same day. The Standards are historic in that this is the first time
recreation environments are included. We
know now what makes an accessible playground, swimming pool, golf course, shooting range, fishing area, boating area, fitness
center, and miniature golf course.

Monday

96 Grant Writing for Parks and

Jodi Rudick-Owner, ADvisors Marketing Group

October 31

Recreation
0.6 CEUs

Full-day Workshops Fee: $99
(Grant Writing is $125)
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Leon Younger-President, PROS Consulting
Allen Mullins-Vice President, PROS Consulting

84 Change is Now: The New ADA

91 Marketing Goes Digital:

Room #B406b

An Overview of New Media
Options
Room #B403

From blogs and cell phones to social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook,
and You- Tube, it is no secret that new public awareness and communication tools are

oversight, evaluating the CEO, raising/identifying funds and opportunities, ambassador role.
2. Structure: Size, " At Large Board, " term limits, officers
3. Compensation: Volunteer board-no compensation or reimbursement for travel or other related expenses.
4. Culture: Generative, agenda setting, trends/
issues
5. Accountability: Board work plan, Strategic
Plan, self-assessment
6. Nomination Process: How to apply, who
reviews the applicants, what's the criteria, and
who votes
*This is a non-CEU session.*

2:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
274 Are You PRORAGIS?
Room #B313b

0.2 CEUs

This workshop is designed for PRORAGIS
users or potential users to ask questions
and get guidance on completing their
PRORAGIS profiles. You will have the opportunity to share concerns and work
through their profiles while an expert

Policy and Recreation
Environment Requirements
On September 14, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published the long
awaited amended ADA title regulation. It
includes some new policy requirements,
some new definitions, and some old requirements that are enhanced. The DOJ

speaker is in the room providing constant
support. Upon completion of the workshop,
you will be extremely familiar with the invaluable features of PRORAGIS. You will
leave with confidence that you are able to
submit a complete profile with ease.
.
Greg Manns-Vice President, Industry Insights
Morgen Healy-Senior GIS Analyst, Applied
Geographics

Thursday
November 3

1:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
354 Open Forum: Developing an
Agile Organization:
Transforming Your Agency to
Survive and Thrive in Any
Economy
Room #B316

John McGovern-President, Recreation
Accessibility Consultants LLC

0.2 CEUs

During this open forum session, panelists
who have successfully developed and implemented alternative funding and operat-

www.NRPA .ORG

Room #B402

Parks departments and their affiliated nonprofit partners will receive a general overview to grant writing including how to research sources, prepare budgets, and
gather data needed for successful proposals. You will be challenged to change your
way of thinking about the perceived uses of
your parks and facilities to open new funding avenues. By altering these perceptions
and creating unique collaborations and
partnerships, parks departments can work
to solve issues affecting their communities
while receiving increased funding.
Suzanne Miller-Owner, Skill Set Partners LLC

ing strategies to remain solvent in trying
economic situations will demonstrate: development of successful partnerships within the community, use of innovative business models, identification of unconventional funding sources, and the ability to
rapidly adapt to changing market and environmental conditions in productive and
cost-efficient ways. You will then participate
in facilitated discussion in breakout sessions to share experiences and learn how
to apply these ideas and avoid the pitfalls
and common difficulties. Following the session, J. Robert Rossman, Ph.D., will develop
a white paper based on the information
developed at the session.
Jodie Adams-Director of Parks, SpringfieldGreene County Park Board
Greg Weitzel-Director, Department of Parks &
Recreation, City of Allentown, Pennsylvania
Sara Hensley-Director, Austin Parks and
Recreation Department
Sue Black-Parks Director, Milwaukee County
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture

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