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November 5 – 8, 2019Kalahari Resort & Convention Center

Wisconsin Dells, WI

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2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW • KALAHARI RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER, WISCONSIN DELLS, WIVIP – VALUE. IMPACT. PURPOSE.

Co-Chairs Abby Schulz & Erin Cross

Executive Sessions Rebecca Price &

Brian De La Torriente

Local Arrangements Thad Meister

Pre and On-Site Assistance Eric Boettcher

Pre-Conference Events Kristin Butteris

Publicity Coordinators Vicky Redlin

Chad Dallman, CPRP, AFO, CPSI, PresidentThe 2019 Conference

Committee led by Abby Schultz, Erin Cross and Carrie Ottum have gone above and beyond to organize a passionate group of professionals to enhance your professional development and networking at the 2019 WPRA Annual Conference & Trade Show: VIP – Value. Impact. Purpose. at the Kalahari Resort & Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells, November 5 - 8!

If you haven’t bought your tickets for the show, be sure you follow the path to success by attending the conference! You will be intrigued by the changes the group is providing at all levels of this conference! With heavy focus on quality presentations and education sessions, enhanced trade show and entertaining socials, it will be exciting to see all members enjoying the experience!

The Conference will kick off with a variety of pre-conference opportunities, including the Certified Playground Safety Institute, an exclusive Kalahari Facility tour, and staff training. In addition, I would like to extend an invitation to all members currently in WPRA leadership roles and those interested in becoming more active leaders to attend our first WPRA Board & Committee Orientation on Tuesday evening! The Annual Conference will be filled with dynamic presenters in all tracks that will provide quality content throughout the week! Highlights from Jessica Pettitt, “Conversations that Matter”; Peter Kageyama, “For the Love of Parks & Cities” and Alonzo Kelly, “Lessons from the Apple Tree - Prioritizing Our Ability, Not the Result” are just a few that will keep you engaged!Continue networking and expanding your knowledge of items in the field on Wednesday afternoon with our Commercial Members and Sponsors at the Trade Show! Take full advantage of learning about products and services that can enhance your agencies and communities! In addition, please extend your gratitude to

our commercial members for their continued support to WPRA! Without their involvement, it would be challenging to offer all the services of this wonderful conference. To further enhance the VIP experience, I want to encourage all to attend the WPRA Awards Presentation & Banquet on Thursday evening to recognize professionals and communities for their achievements throughout the year. The Awards Committee, led by Holly Glainyk, collaborated with the Conference Committee and WPRA Office to make this an evening to remember! Definitely get this on your schedule as we reflect on the professionalism throughout WPRA.Last but not least, be sure to look for details in the near future regarding networking experiences through fun socials for all members! These opportunities will give time to meet professionals in a relaxed and fun setting to develop relationships for future endeavors!A huge thank you goes out to all the Conference and Awards Committees; Park, Recreation, Aquatic and Young Professional Sections for all their efforts to make the 2019 WPRA Annual Conference a true VIP experience! Look forward to seeing everyone in November!

On behalf of the “Next Level V.I.P” Conference Committee, we are excited to invite you back to Wisconsin Dells for the 2019 WPRA Annual Conference and Trade Show. This committee’s goal is to offer all attendees a VIP experience that they will NOT want to miss! This year’s session opportunities in Parks, Recreation, Executive, Aquatics, and the Young Professional Network (YPN) offer a wide variety of topics that will show everyone Value, Impact and Purpose. Our Keynote, General Assembly, and Endnote presenters will inspire you to take the steps to become “Next Level” professionals.

Besides the impressive educational sessions and amazing presenters, we are also offering three outstanding pre-conference sessions including the CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Institute) Certification, a “Kalahari Customer Experience & Aquatic Facility Tour,” and “Training Your Camp Staff from A to Z” presented by Jed & Roz Buck. New this year, the YPN (Youth Professional Network) is hosting a Mentor/Mentee Luncheon on Thursday, November 7th, where the goal is to discuss networking and mentorships, and everyone will walk away with a mentor/mentee that they can keep in touch with until next year’s WPRA Annual Conference.

Our VIP experience continues with our evening socials that are sure to be crowd pleasing! Tuesday night, the social will be at Tom Foolery’s in the Kalahari with bowling, plenty of other games, and a DJ. On Wednesday, we are heading to The Keg Patio & Grill in downtown Wisconsin Dells for a live band, lawn games, evening appetizers, and a s’more’s bar. We’ll end with our social at the Kalahari on Thursday evening with the President’s Reception while enjoying the N.E.W Piano Guys Dueling Pianos. The “Next Level V.I.P” committee is excited to be back in Wisconsin Dells! We know you’ll have the VIP experience you deserve at the 2019 WPRA Annual Conference.

PRESIDENT’S INVITATION

MESSAGE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS

Meet Your 2019 Annual Conference CommitteeSocials

Michelle Dujardin, Megan James & Brooke Friess

Trade Show Coordinators John McDonald & Andrea Fullerton

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THANK YOU!

President’s Invitation ............................................... 2

Co-Chairs Message ................................................... 2

Conference Highlights ............................................. 3

Seven Ways to get the Most from Attending our 54th Annual WPRA Conference & Trade Show ............. 5

Keynote, General Assembly & Endnote Speakers............ 6

Kalahari Resort Map ................................................ 7

Schedule at a Glance ............................................. 8-9

Student Member Information ................................. 10

Pre-Conference Session Information ....................... 11

Schedule of Events ............................................ 12-23

Trade Show Information ......................................... 15

Thank You Sponsors! .............................................. 24

End of Conference Notes ......................................... 25

General Information .............................................. 25

Membership Information ....................................... 26

Hotel Reservations ................................................. 26

Registration Form .................................................. 27

Monday, November 4• (ONLY) CPSI Pre-Conference Session

Tuesday, November 5• CPSI & Additional Pre-Conference Sessions• Welcome Reception

Wednesday, November 6• Keynote Speaker: Jessica Pettitt• Networking Lunch• Trade Show• Social & Networking Opportunities

Thursday, November 7• WPRA Annual Meeting• General Assembly Speaker: Peter Kageyama• WPRA Foundation Raffle, Annual Banquet• Social & Networking Opportunities

Friday, November 8• 2019 WPRA Conference Overview• Endnote Speaker: Alonzo Kelly

2019 PREMIER CONFERENCE SPONSOR

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available at no cost to attendees for all educational sessions. Make sure that if you are requesting CEUs that you have your CEU form punched at each session that you attend, as well as sign in on the CEU form for each session. It is required that you sign in and have your CEU form punched in order to obtain CEUs.Please note only the total number of CEUs is recorded, not the individual number of sessions attended. As this is a preliminary schedule, educational sessions are subject to change and additional CEUs may be added to the final program schedule, or sessions may be dropped. Sessions are 0.1 CEUs unless otherwise indicated.All sessions and information provided in this conference registration booklet are tentative and subject to change.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Attending conferences is beneficial to you and your community for a number of reasons. You can get the most out of your conference experience by having a plan before you arrive. Below are some techniques to get the most out of your conference investment.1. Arrive Ready to Network – Interacting with others, especially people we

don’t know, requires stepping outside of your comfort zone, but it’s worth it. The contacts, learning, and interaction will boost your confidence and create great connections that you will find helpful in the future. Be prepared to start conversations with strangers or ease into group discussions where you have information or ideas to contribute.

2. Be Prepared – Plan Ahead. Use your conference time wisely. Decide in advance what sessions you want to attend so that you can focus on other things once you get to the conference.

3. Carefully Consider Your Learning Objectives – Why do you want to attend? What do you hope to learn at the event? Who do you need to connect with? What industry trends do you want to know more about?

4. Depart and Leave Your Work at Work – It is very common to see conference delegates checking emails, making phone calls and even participating in conference calls during breaks while at an event. Let people know you will be away, and set up your voicemail and email auto responder to notify people that you are not available. Do whatever you can to keep your work obligations from stealing your attention from your educational investment.

SEVEN WAYS TO GET THE MOST FROM ATTENDING OUR 54TH ANNUAL WPRA CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

SAVE THE DATE

5. Every Minute of Exhibit Hall Time is Valuable – The exhibit hall is a key part of every conference. The exhibitors can show you new technologies and products that can dramatically enhance your work performance. Use your time in the Exhibit Hall wisely and plan to visit every booth…in addition to meeting new people and learning lots of new things, you could win some great prizes! And please remember to thank our exhibitors for coming… their support makes a huge difference to our conference.

6. Follow Up – Collect business cards from colleagues and commercial partners and write personal notes on the back to help remind you of your discussion. Stay in touch through Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Send a quick email reminding people of your conversation at the conference.

7. Go Back Home and Share What You Learn with Your Colleagues – It will reinforce your own learning, strengthen your team, and make it easier to negotiate attending the event next year. Ask to present the best ideas captured at your next staff meeting.

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Conversations That Matter“Referred to as the “Margaret Cho” of Diversity Trainers, Jessica blends politics, humor, identity, and local flair with big city passion…”

Jessica Pettitt, M.Ed. combines her stand up comedy experience with 15+ years of diversity training in a wide range of organizations to help groups move from abstract fears to actionable habits, leading

to the valuable outcome of teams wanting to work together.Referred to as the “Margaret Cho” of Diversity Trainers, Jessica blends politics, humor, identity, and local flair with big city passion and energy through direct, individualized, and interactive conversations. Her workshops, seminars, and keynotes don’t just leave participants

invigorated but inspired and motivated to follow through with action to create change.Let’s face it, there are people and topics that at some point are just off limits. You just can’t do it or them right now. Even worse, often it is a difficult topic that you have to bring up with a difficult person. What if you could engage in these conversations with more confidence, humor, and ease? No matter the person or topic, you are your best tool for conversations that matter. Understanding yourself and others as different gives you the tools to intentionally design teams, groups, and partnerships that can bring value to a single project or topic. We are all frustrating to someone, and at times even to ourselves. Once you know who and how you are, you can reclaim responsibility for these behavior response patterns and leave room for others to do the same. Before you know it, you are having better conversations and fuller relationships with those around you.

For the Love of Parks & Cities“What I do is travel around and talk to other communities I tell stories. I’m always looking/or the next story that’s going to make me go, “Wow, that’s cool” and how I might relate that to another community to help them with a problem that they’re having.”

Peter Kageyama is fascinated by cities - not just the tall buildings or park systems, the innovative modes of transportation, nor the architecture. Kageyama is fascinated by the interconnectedness of cities the things that lie in between - the things that connect people to their cities and how this impacts the lives. This fascination propelled Kageyama to head a local movement, Creative Tampa Bay, and to build a Creative Cities Summit. He won national acclaim as a thought leader in urban planning, development, and design with his first book, “For The Love of Cities: A Love Affair Between People And Their Places”, and its follow-up was “Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally Engaging Places.” Peter is a Senior Fellow with the Alliance for Innovation, a national network of city leaders and a special advisor to America In Bloom. He is an internationally sought-after community development consultant and grass roots engagement strategist who speaks all over the world about bottom up community development and the amazing people who are making change happen.When asked to name some people that have influenced him Kageyama replies. “My mentor is an Englishman by the name of Charles Landry. His most famous book is called “The Creative City.” Charles is this vivacious eater of life. He travels around the world and he tells stories, so he has very much been an influence upon me. There are some other academic influencers - Richard Florida, Jeff Speck. Both of them are friends and I consider their work inspiring to me.”

Lessons of the Apple Tree; Prioritizing Our Ability, Not the Result“Power and Ability must be mutually respected by everyone.”

Alonzo is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts on leadership development, strategic planning, and professional goal achievement. He has co-authored two best-selling books with

legendary leadership expert Brian Tracy and Jack Canfield of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.The CEO of Kelly Leadership Group, his passion for serving individuals and organizations is undeniable. Believing that we are capable of amazing things when we stop trying and start doing, he has modeled that mantra both personally and professionally exemplifying his purpose. Since forming the organization in 2009, KLG has served thousands of individuals through personal and professional development, delivered training to a plethora of fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations, and is a sought after keynote speaker. Kelly is the host of a dynamic live internet radio show ‘Leadership; The Way I See It’, and owns a unique empowerment clothing line ‘My Own Truth’.Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a master’s degree in Public Administration, a master’s degree in Human Resources & Labor Relations, and a master’s degree in Business Administration. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, and has received countless awards for his leadership and service.

2019 WPRA KEYNOTE SPEAKER: JESSICA PETTITT

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER: PETER KAGEYAMA

ENDNOTE SPEAKER: ALONZO KELLY

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MAP OF KALAHARI RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCETIME

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Certified Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) - Class: Nov. 4-5 • Exam: Nov. 6 • Ironwood

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Session: Training Your Camp Staff from A to Z • Jed & Roz Buck • Mangrove

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Session: Kalahari Customer Experience & Aquatic Facility Tour • Indoor Waterpark

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm WPRA Board and Committee Orientation • Mangrove

7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Conference Kick-Off Social • Tom Foolery’s

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REC Implementing TackleBar in your Youth Football Program

Tim Healy • WisteriaFitness Trends

Becky Ingebrigsten • Portia

PARK Tree Risk Assessment: Parks, Streets, and Construction Issues

Dan Traas • MarulaMaster Planning Parks for the Future

Blake Theisen • Aralia

AQU Splashpads, Universal Play and Accessibility

Commercial Recreation Specialist • GuavaBasic Water Chemistry and Water Testing

Cyndi Robertson & Jason Krapfl • Tamarind

EXEC Emergency Preparedness- Are We Ready?

Melissa Waller • TambotiCreating (or Fixing) a Sponsorship

Mike Terson • Aloeswood

YPN Youth Mental Health First Aid

Danette Hopke • Mangrove

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REC Activities in a Pinch

Jed & Roz Buck • Suite E

PARK Safety & Efficiency – Lighting & Tech in Parks

Mike Scarmon & Jacob Joyal • MarulaSplash Pad Trends, Construction and Maintenance

Blake Theisen • Aralia

AQU Shade or Sun, The Great Facility Debate

Commercial Recreation Specialist • GuavaFilter Room Renovation

Cyndi Robertson & Jason Krapfl • Tamarind

EXEC Drones: More Than a Toy

Joshua Wilbur • TambotiCreating (or Fixing) a Sponsorship

Mike Terson • Aloeswood

YPN Do All Programs Make Money? … Should They?

Kristin Grissom & Nick Phalin • Mangrove

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Conversations that Matter • Jessica Pettitt • Kalahari Ballroom B/G

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch & WPRA Annual Meeting • Kalahari Ballroom A/H

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open • Kilimanjaro Ballroom

7:30 pm – 11:30 pm Conference Social • The Keg & Patio

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REC Make it Stick! Activities to Make All of Your trainings More Fun and Impactful

Jed & Roz Buck • WisteriaExpanding Your Archery Program Offerings

Samantha Seaton • Suite E

PARK ADA Transition Program

David Bailey • MarulaLeverage of Alignment – Seeing the Big Picture!

Doug Stampfli • Aralia

AQU Risk Management - Another Day at the Ballpark

Shawn Derosa • Guava

EXEC Conversations that Matter - A Deeper Dive

Jessica Pettitt • Aloeswood

YPN “Movin’ on Up”: How to Prepare Professionally and Advance in Your Career

Scott Chovanec • Mangrove

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REC Staff Communications; Control, Filter, and Perception

Lori Hoffner • WisteriaHands on Social Media Strategy Workshop

Tim Cigelski • Portia

PARK Park Design Awards

Marula

AQU Summer Romances - Hot or Not?

Shawn Derosa • GuavaRetro-Commissioning Maximum Energy Savings for Your Pool!

Cyndi Robertson, Jason Krapfl, & Farhan Khatri • Tamarind

EXEC Building Emotional Intelligence as a Leader

Dr. Sean Bailey • AloeswoodBalancing the Business Model with the Social Service Model

Janet Bartnik • Tamboti

YPN Tips for Young Professionals


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REC Love What You Do! Increasing Engagement for You and Your Team

Jed & Roz Buck • Suite EHands on Social Media Strategy Workshop

Tim Cigelski • PortiaPA

RK Embracing Your Conservancy Lands Joleen Stinson, Scott Taylor, & Jake Michaels • Marula

Power of Positive Connection - Bringing Out Everyone’s Best Doug Stampfli • Aralia

AQU Not At Your Facility

Bill O’Melia • Guava

EXEC Building Emotional Intelligence as a Leader

Dr. Sean Bailey • AloeswoodRepositioning Your Agency – It’s Time to Tell Your Story!

Janet Bartnik • Tamboti

YPN Powerful Leadership Tools


12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch on Your Own YPN Mentor/Mentee Luncheon Tamarind

Past President’s LuncheonMahogany

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm For the Love of Parks & Cities Peter Kageyama • Kalahari Ballroom B/G

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REC Neighborhood Recreation Facilities: Staff Positively Impacting Community

Lori Hoffner • WisteriaNon-Traditional Programming: Opportunities to Engage Your Community

Joan Scovic • Portia

PARK Potholing For Projects • Lynda Fink, Chris James, Tom Flick & Nicki Jensen •

Marula Local Response to Disasters • John Ross & Marcus Aumann • Aralia

AQU Competencies of Successful Managers • Shawn Derosa • Guava My Job: Supervisor, Parent, Guidance Counselor, Life Coach

Leslie Radice & Matt Hartnett • Tamarind

EXEC Empowering Fellow Women Leaders: A Panel Discussion

Women of WPRA • Aloeswood

YPN Program Guide

Jan Peterson Hincapie & Carrie Fullerton • Mangrove

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REC Recreation Section Awards

Suite E

PARK 21st Century Park Fees The Case of Washington County

Jamie Ludovic, Chad Cook & Eric Hyde • Marula

Fulfilling a Community’s Needs Through an innovative Multi-Faceted Community Park

Dan Williams & Dan Schmitt • Aralia

AQU Aquatic Section Meeting

Guava

EXEC A Deeper Dive with Kageyama

Peter Kageyama • Aloeswood

YPN Finding Work & Personal Life Work Balance

Jan Peterson Hincapie & Carrie Fullerton • Mangrove

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm WPRA Foundation Basket Raffle and Social Hour • Kalahari Ballroom A/B/G/H

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Awards Banquet • Kalahari Ballroom A/B/G/H

8:30 pm – 12:00 am President’s Reception Social • Kalahari Resort Suites 1/2

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REC Senior Trip Planning 101 Roundtable

Ben Dayton • WisteriaExports Impacting our State and Education

Mike Dable • Portia

PARK Creating a Premiere Regional Recreation Destination with Water Trail

Raine Gardner & Becky Binz • MarulaPlayground Recycling with Kids Around the World

Tim Clausen • Aralia

AQU How to Make Your Adolescent Lifeguards Professionals

Shawn Derosa • Guava/Tamarind

EXEC Diversity the Works (At Work)

Alonzo Kelly • AloeswoodThe Opioid Crisis: What Can You Do?

Shelly Strasser • Tamboti

YPN Strategic Management 101

Chris Nunes • Mangrove

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REC Purposed Based Recognition: Recognizing, Rewarding & Retaining Staff

Lori Hoffner • WisteriaProgram Promotion from A to Z

Joan Scovic • Portia

PARK Safe Routes to Parks

Trish Nau, Emily Dierringer, Kim Biederman & Vicky Redlin • MarulaRelationships to Results: Taking Your Sponsorship to the Next Level

Nicole Morig • Aralia

AQU State Code & Updates

Samantha Ficus • Guava/Tamarind

EXEC Courageous Conversations

Janet Bartnik • Aloeswood

YPN Project Management 101

Chris Nunes • Mangrove

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Lesson of the Apple Tree: Our Ability, Not the Result • Alonzo Kelly • Kalahari Ballroom B/G

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This year’s Conference Committee has worked hard to ensure student attendees are getting the tools they need to help build the bridge from the classroom to an internship or first professional position. These new experiences will serve as beneficial opportunities for students to create connections with professionals, work on resume and interview skills, and possibly find a mentor to assist with navigating their career path and professional development.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TRACK SESSIONS

Young Professional sessions are planned for the conference, and many of the regular sessions will be of interest! The Young Professional sessions will focus on networking, advancing your career, leadership tools, balancing work and personal life, and more.

RESUME & COVER LETTER REVIEW

The WPRA Young Professional Network (YPN) has worked with this year’s committee to offer students the chance to have their resume and cover letter reviewed by a professional. Your professors have given you great feedback as you begin to build your resume and cover letter for applying for your internship and first job, but this is the chance to be given feedback from professionals that are hiring in the field that will help set you apart from your peers. Please bring a hard copy of your resume to YPN Booth at the Trade Show to take advantage of this opportunity.

ATTENTION STUDENT & YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY CENTER & STUDENT RESUME NETWORKING

The Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association’s Young Professional Network will be coordinating the “Student Resume Networking”, for student attendees again at the 2019 Annual Conference & Trade Show at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.To further assist students in preparation for applying for internships and jobs, members of the WPRA Young Professional Network will have a booth at the annual Trade Show to review and give feedback on resumes and cover letters. Students should bring a hard copy of their resume and cover letter to the YPN Booth where reviewers will be stationed. It is also recommended you bring an electronic copy of your resume if you wish to be able to share your updated resume at the conference.Students and professionals should not miss participating in these methods to meet and connect at conference. For students, it’s an opportunity to advance your career. Professionals, this is your opportunity to meet the students and get an intern who is involved in the association.

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Registration: 7:30 am on November 4Course: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 4 & 5Exam Day: November 6, Check-in at 8:00 am, Exam 9:00 am – 11:00 am Cost: $450 for course and $175 for exam (not included in the Annual Conference registration cost)

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association and the National Recreation and Park Association this course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered nationwide. A professional must successfully pass the CPSI examination to receive the three–year certification. Invest in Certification...

• Protect children from injury due to playground hazards • Protect your business or agency from costly liabilities • Open the door to more opportunities for career advancement • Increase your job mobility and choices even in the face of a tough job market • Reach not only your short-term job goals, but also position yourself for success in your long-term career • Be associated with NRPAs strong and long-standing reputation in playground safety

Get the 2019 conference started on Tuesday, November 5 with a few different activities! Activities include:

RECREATION1:00 pm – 4:00 pm MangrovePre-Conference Session: Training Your Camp Staff from A to ZJed & Roz Buck Additional Registration Fee of $40Wondering if this workshop is for you? Here’s a simple quiz to help you decide if you should attend… If Aaron Rodgers was a rookie the last time you updated your staff orientation, give yourself 3 points. For every time this past summer that you said, “We should have talked about this during staff orientation”, give yourself 1 point. If you’ve already started planning your staff orientation for the summer of 2020, deduct 1 point. If you typically wait until April to start planning your staff orientation, give yourself 2 points. If you typically wait until June to start planning your staff orientation, give yourself 4 points. If you would like to create a more engaging and meaningful staff orientation for next summer, give yourself 5 points. If you scored 5 points or more, this 3-hour workshop is for you!

You only have a few precious, teachable moments with your staff before the campers arrive. We will focus on how you can effectively convey your most important staff training messages in an impactful, interactive and intentional way. You will leave with practical strategies to use as well as specific ideas and activities to implement for your summer 2020 staff orientation!

2019 WPRA PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS

CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSTITUTE (CPSI) MONDAY NOVEMBER 4 – WEDNESDAY 6, 2019 • Ironwood

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Who should attend

• Administrators• Supervisory Personnel• Public Works Departments• Planning Departments• Building and Grounds Maintenance

Staff• Engineers• Architects• Playground Equipment Installers• Playground Manufacturer

Representatives• Operators and Caretakers of

Playgrounds

AQUATICS2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Indoor WaterparkPre-Conference Session: Kalahari Customer Experience & Aquatic Facility Tour No Additional Registration FeeEver wonder how in the world the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center does all the cool things it does? Here’s your chance for a behind the scenes look at what it takes to operate an aquatic facility of this caliber while maintaining excellent customer service.

This once in a lifetime chance to peek behind the curtain is an awesome opportunity to ask questions of the pros and bring those answers back to your own facility.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Ironwood Certified Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) Additional Registration Fee of $450 for course and $175 for the exam More information on page 11.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

8:00 am – 5:00 pm IronwoodCertified Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) Additional Registration Fee of $450 for course and $175 for the exam Continuation from Monday, More information on page 11.

10:00 am – 7:00 pm Registration Booth 3Registration

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm MangrovePre-Conference Session: Training Your Camp Staff from A to ZJed & Roz BuckMore information on page 11.

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Indoor WaterparkPre-Conference Session: Kalahari Customer Experience & Aquatic Facility TourMore information on page 11.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm MangroveWPRA Board and Committee Orientation (Guests Welcome) If you are a current or incoming leader in one of WPRA’s volunteer positions, or if you have ever wondered what it would take to get involved with Committee or Section activities, attend this session conducted by Jennifer Rzepka, CAE, Executive Director of the WPRA for an overview of WPRA’s structure. She will walk attendees through the Association’s governing documents, Operations Handbook and Annual Operations Calendar, and answer questions about the roles and responsibilities of all volunteer roles.

7:30 pm – 11:30 pm Tom Foolery’sConference Kick-Off SocialKick off the 2019 Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Annual Conference at Tom Foolery’s, the adventure park inside the Kalahari Resort. Sponsors: Carrico Aquatics & Midstates Recreation

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8:00 am – 11:00 am IronwoodCertified Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) ExamAdditional Registration Fee of $450 for course and $175 for the examMore information on page 11.

SET 18:30 am – 9:30 am Wisteria

RecreationImplementing TackleBar in your Youth Football ProgramTim HealyTackleBar Football is a safer approach to youth football that preserves the tradition and spirit of the sport. Players wear traditional football equipment, plus a TackleBar harness that holds two foam bars across the lower back. The defender must track and engage the ball carrier with proper form tackling technique, then wrap the ball carrier and rip the bar from the harness. With this approach, players stay on their feet rather than taking the ball carrier to the ground.

TackleBar Football is an ideal progression between flag football and tackle football. Football associations across America are adopting TackleBar Football as a game format. It integrates seamlessly with programs to help increase participation and provide a safer option. USA Football is recommending associations create a development model whereby players progress from no pads to eventual full contact as they move towards high school age. We believe TackleBar can be used as a great bridge to help associations serve that transition. TackleBar Football allows players to have the real football experience and learn proper fundamentals in a safe and competitive atmosphere. Additionally, programs with older kids can use the TackleBar harness in practices and scrimmages.

8:30 am – 9:30 am Portia Recreation

Fitness TrendsBecky Ingebrigsten The fitness industry is growing more than ever with new fitness trends popping up on a regular basis. Recreation departments can play a key role in using these trends to enhance their current programs without having to spend an astronomical amount on equipment, but instead utilizing what equipment they already have with quality instructing and the right class offerings. In this presentation we will learn just what the top fitness trends are and how to keep yourself updated. As well as when to jump on the bandwagon, and when not to, how to position yourself to appeal to quality fitness staff, and how to overcome barriers faced when increasing your participation in fitness classes.

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8:30 am – 9:30 am Marula Parks

Tree Risk Assessment: Parks, Streets, and Construction Issues Dan TraasTrees often provide the character and identity of our streets and parks. Trees and people often need to share the same space along our streets and in our parks. This session cover identification and assessing common tree defects, management in preventing risk to trees and understanding the impact of construction issues around trees. It focuses beyond just removing trees as the automatic response, especially during construction hours.

8:30 am – 9:30 am Aralia Parks

Master Planning Parks for the FutureBlake TheisenMaster planning of a new facility can be a fun and creative process. There are many important factors to think about when planning for a future open space. This session will outline the process and outcomes as well as discuss the benefits of both a participatory and administrative planning approach.

8:30 am – 9:30 am Guava Aquatics

Splashpads, Universal Play and AccessibilityCommercial Recreation SpecialistSplashpads can provide a multitude of opportunities for the entire community to engage in a bit of fun in the water. When you design with care and attention, eliminating barriers to play, splashpads can also be a positive and inclusive play experience that is inviting to people of all abilities!

8:30 am – 9:30 am Tamarind Aquatics

Basic Water Chemistry and Water TestingCyndi Robertson & Jason Krapfl Protecting the facility users and the facility assets are extremely important responsibilities for pool operators. Learn about the different types of test kits, how to properly use your test kit and how to determine whether your pool water is balanced.

8:30 am – 9:30 am Tamboti Executive

Emergency Preparedness - Are We Ready?Melissa Waller Attendees will participate in an interactive discussion about emergency preparedness including threats and hazards, emergency planning practices, roles and responsibilities, and next steps.

8:30 am – 9:30 am Aloeswood Executive

Creating (or Fixing) a SponsorshipMike TersonCorporate sponsorship can be complicated; there are a lot of moving parts to navigate through. While there are things that will be covered that can be of value to larger agencies that run large scale events or festivals, this session is geared towards the middle to small size agency (suburban or rural) that is looking to either create a sponsorship program for the first time or improve an existing one. Mike Terson is the public relations and marketing manager at the Buffalo Grove Park District in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. In addition to over 15 years of park district sponsorship experience, Mike has over 20 years’ experience broadcasting, advertising and professional sports, and has learned corporate sponsorship from some of the most respected professionals in the business; and, he will share some of the secrets he learned along the way to maximizing every sponsorship agreement. Continues during the Wednesday 9:45 am – 10:45 am sessions.

8:30 am – 9:30 am Mangrove YPN

Youth Mental Health First Aid Danette HopkeThis session will introduce the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training program to all attendees. This session will include an overview of the course objectives, which includes typical adolescent development, discussion of common mental health concerns, signs & symptoms, and review of the ALGEE action plan, which facilitates an appropriate response to youth that are experiencing signs of distress, which may or may not be connected to a mental health disorder or crisis. In addition, this session will present the data that has been collected by UW-Madison’s Division of Extension through their efforts to promote this work across the state since August of 2018. Data presented will include evaluation and implementation data from the training period and the six month follow up survey that is conducted.

SET 29:45 am – 10:45 am Suite E

RecreationActivities in a PinchJed & Roz BuckIt starts to rain...or a staff member is absent…or an event or activity ends early…what do you do? Come learn some fun, easy, no-prop games that you can share with your camp and other out-of-school time staff and pull out of your back pocket to fill time with engaging activities when you are in a pinch.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 cont.


Safety & Efficiency – Lighting & Tech in ParksMike Scarmon & Jacob JoyalThe presentation will focus on lighting and electrical designs for parks and outdoor facilities (renovation and new construction). Topics will include basic lighting principals, LED technology, advanced controls, and incentive programs aimed at providing means for maintenance, energy, and cost savings. In addition, the presentation will discuss new technologies and installations as the industry advances toward enhanced city connectivity.


Splash Pad Trends, Construction and MaintenanceBlake TheisenThis session will explore the evolution of splashpads over the last decade. Interactive water features have come along way since the introduction of this category and we will explore different types of pads and where they might fit into your open space system. The discussion will also cover basic design principles, maintenance concerns, and different approaches to facility bidding and construction.


Shade or Sun, The Great Facility DebateCommercial Recreation SpecialistDo you have a new pool or facility redesign coming up? Find out about shade design features that can be essential elements of your pool installation. Think about who will use the pool, how you will use the pool, and where the pool will be located in relation to the other features of your property. These starting points will establish the purpose of your pool and help you plan the proper design.


Filter Room RenovationCyndi Robertson & Jason KrampflReplacing a pump, filters, chemical feed system or pipe in your equipment room involves more than just your trusted pool service team. Learn what information is needed, what permits are required, and everything else you’ll need to know about replacing equipment in the mechanical room.


Creating (or Fixing) a SponsorshipMike TersonContinuation of Wednesday 8:30 am – 9:30 am session.


Drones: More Than a ToyJoshua WilburThis presentation will focus on the basics of drone technology and potential uses for park facilities. The session will include an overview of equipment, the basic rules for flying drones in public spaces, use with topographic surveys and planning exercises. Potential for use with budgeting and marketing will also be explored.


Do All Programs Make Money? … Should They?Kristin Grissom & Nick Phalin Have you ever wondered why you charge the fee that you do for a program? Do all programs make money? …Should they? In this interactive and hands-on session, participants will examine a variety of Parks and Recreation Department Fees and Charges Policies from across the state to learn about different revenue philosophies. Participants will learn how to engage in the fees and charges discussion at any level in their career and will work in teams to determine an appropriate fee for a hypothetical program.

KEYNOTE11:00 am – 12:00 pm Kalahari Ballroom B/GConversations that MatterJessica PettittLet’s face it; there are people and topics that at some point are just off limits. You just can’t do it or them right now. Even worse, often it is a difficult topic that you have to bring up with a difficult person. What if you could engage in these conversations with more confidence, humor, and ease? No matter the person or topic, you are your best tool for conversations that matter. Understanding yourself and others as differently right gives you the tools to intentionally design teams, groups, and partnerships that can bring value to a single project or topic. We are all frustrating to someone, and at times even to ourselves. Once you know who and how you are, you can reclaim responsibility for these behavior response patterns and leave room for others to do the same. Before you know it, you are having better conversations and fuller relationships with those around you. I promise – it is that easy.Sponsor: WPRA Foundation

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Kalahari Ballroom A/HLunch & WPRA Annual Meeting

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm Kilimanjaro BallroomExhibit Hall Open(Exhibit Hall Social will begin at 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm).Sponsor: Precision Retirement Group Inc.

7:30 pm – 11:30 pmThe Keg & PatioConference SocialSponsors: Midwest Athletic Fields & Gerber Leisure Products

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The Trade Show features over 100 commercial and educational exhibitors, presenting the latest products, innovations, and services to the park, recreation, aquatic, therapeutic recreation, and leisure service fields. There will be no educational sessions, special events or other activities scheduled at this time. The Trade Show hours are 100% dedicated to our commercial vendors and our delegates.

EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

1:30 – 5:30 pm ................ Trade Show 4:00 – 5:30 pm ................ Snacks & Beverages

Don’t Forget to pick up your 3-day Conference Favor (Available ONLY on Wednesday at the Trade Show ) in Booth #301…compliments of Noah’s Ark Waterpark!

All registered delegates entering the Exhibit Hall must have a conference name badge. Everyone is invited to attend the WPRA Trade Show FREE of charge. If you are inviting additional staff, board and commission members or others to only attend the Trade Show, be sure to obtain special name badges to allow them to attend from the WPRA Registration Booth. Many booths will hold promotional drawings…don’t forget your business cards!

RESOURCE AREA

Agency Showcase – Table located outside Exhibit Hall

During the Trade Show you will have the opportunity to share your great ideas and learn what everyone else is doing. There are a lot of great pieces on information that you can share and gather from other professionals. Please bring your agency printed material such as: Program Guides, Job Descriptions, Employment Evaluations, Sponsorship Brochures, Program Evaluations, Volunteer Manuals, Program Booklets, etc. Please bring, so you can take!

THREE DAY FAVORS

The three day conference favors will be distributed in Booth #301 next to the sponsoring agency, Noah’s Ark.Sponsor: Noah’s Ark

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7



RecreationMake it Stick! Activities to Make All of Your Trainings More Fun and ImpactfulJed & Roz Buck Do you find your staff or volunteers are not involved in training sessions? Do you want to engage them in the material? Do you want the material to stick long after the training ends? Experiential learning helps make any training more fun and impactful. This session will provide a variety of tools that can be used as openers, energizers, reinforcers, and powerful learning tools to maximize the impact of all of your training sessions.

8:30 am – 9:30 am Suite E Recreation

Expanding Your Archery Program OfferingsSamantha Seaton This session will explain how to enhance your current archery programs or add an exciting new program. The presenter will explain the basic steps to implementing the Explore Bowhunting/Explore Bowfishing programs, how to attract participants and ways to add follow-up opportunities to keep them coming back. We will also explain partnership opportunities with the WDNR on programs outside the archery world and how that can help your programs.


ADA Transition ProgramDavid BaileyUnderstanding the requirements for Transition Plans within your community and your role in Programming and Accessibility. Compliance with the 2010 ADA standards and the best practices for communicating and documenting request for Reasonable Accommodations.


Leverage of Alignment – Seeing the Big Picture!Doug StampfliWant to turn more of your job into joy, feel greater satisfaction in every moment, and increase the positive impact you’re having on those around you? Good news...YOU CAN! Get ready for a dynamic, leading-edge approach to aligning your energy and serving others as you fulfill your highest purpose!


Risk Management - Another Day at the BallparkShawn DerosaA unique and creative look at Aquatic Risk Management through the use of the game of baseball. Cover all the bases of Risk Management through the use of this entertaining model that alternates between very sophisticated models and very practical models of Risk Management. Participating in this presentation will allow you to score lots of runs and maybe a grand slam in the game of Risk Management


Conversations that Matter - A Deeper DiveJessica PettittLet’s face it; there are people and topics that at some point are just off limits. You just can’t do it or them right now. Even worse, often it is a difficult topic that you have to bring up with a difficult person. What if you could engage in these conversations with more confidence, humor, and ease? No matter the person or topic, you are your best tool for conversations that matter. Understanding your self and others as differently right gives you the tools to intentionally design teams, groups, and partnerships that can bring value to a single project or topic. We are all frustrating to someone, and at times even to ourselves. Once you know who and how you are, you can reclaim responsibility for these behavior response patterns and leave room for others to do the same. Before you know it, you are having better conversations and fuller relationships with those around you. I promise – it is that easy.


“Movin’ on Up”: How to Prepare Professionally and Advance in Your CareerScott ChovanecJob Markets are increasingly competitive; yet, many just do not know the strategies and techniques that help separate the good from the great in terms of gaining a competitive advantage and advancing professionally. Differentiate yourself, and your skill sets, from the competition, get the ‘meeting’ and… win the ‘offer’! These are essentials of this highly interactive session that will help you learn ‘beyond basics’ while you gain the secrets to successful personality marketing that have proven results. From covers, to resume, to tag line development and high stakes interviewing, be prepared to get involved – it’s the only way to get started. If you are interested in advancement at any level, then do not miss this highly interactive opportunity.

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RecreationStaff Communications; Control, Filter, and PerceptionLori HoffnerOur communication is continually influenced by individual filters. Those filters are established by different factors; one of the most prevalent is the generational filter, developed during socialization and experiences. These filters crucially affect communication and interaction. We will discuss communication models, helping determine the most successful approach for your organization.


Hands on Social Media Strategy WorkshopTim CigelskiUsing social media requires a tailored strategy that informs your purpose, defines your target audience, creates measurable goals, discovers peak timing, identifies relevant platforms and implements management systems. This hands-on training will walk participants through six action steps to create a system that advances the digital strategy that fits your department’s resources and needs.Continues during the Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm sessions.


Park Design AwardsCommunity presentations on the most outstanding Park Facility Designs for 2019. Come see the premier park projects from throughout the State of Wisconsin. Projects are separated into four categories under $250,000, $250,000-$499,999, $500,000-$999,999, and over $1,000,000. The criteria includes: innovation, functionalism, aesthetics, community benefits, environmental stewardship, and maintenance.


Summer Romances - Hot or Not?Shawn DerosaAt what point does a manager interfere with a budding romance between staff members? When the job description mandates the wearing of a bathing suit, issues like relationships between staff under and over the age of 18, “guard groupies” and inappropriate adult attention towards guards can take a manager by surprise. What is the role of the manager in this situation? When is parental notification or involvement needed? How have legal cases shaped this aspect of the industry? At the age when many staff may be eager for this type of attention, how are they taught to recognize it and the dangers of it?


Retro-Commissioning Maximum Energy Savings for Your Pool!Cyndi Robertson, Jason Krapfl & Farhan Khatri Retro-Commissioning is another Focus on Energy incentive that your facility may be able to take advantage of.9:45 am – 10:45 am Aloeswood

ExecutiveBuilding Emotional Intelligence as a LeaderDr. Sean BaileyLet’s face it; there are people and topics that at some point are just off limits. Why do smart people fail? Why do technically brilliant individuals have trouble managing others and collaborating on a team? It is not because they lack intelligence or technical skills. It’s not because they lack motivation. Far from it! What they lack is a critical level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and the ability to manage one’s own behaviors with good habits and a growth mindset when they are under pressure.Continues during the Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm sessions.


Balancing the Business Model with the Social Service ModelJanet Bartnik In a time where agencies are asked continuously to do more with less, some consider a portion of the cause for declining funding support to lie within our own profession. For too long we’ve created our own snowball effect of declining subsidies by establishing a solid business model for what should be considered social services that benefit the communities we serve. This session will offer a rationale for balancing the business model with the social service model, and it will share examples of agencies finding success in achieving public support from those who utilize services….and even those who don’t!


Tips for Young ProfessionalsScott ChovanecCongratulations… You now have the job! You must have made a strong first impression… but, now what? Do YOU know what it takes to make a lasting impression? Do you have an idea what most employers want to see from young professionals as well as those in the ‘Millennial Market’? During this highly interactive session, presented in a roundtable format, along with plenty of Q & A, we will explore ’10 Must Haves’ young professionals need to demonstrate in order to prove their value to company. Be better prepared, as well as more assuredly confident, for your first days at work when you as you participate.

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SET 511:00 am – 12:00 pm Portia

RecreationHands on Social Media Strategy WorkshopTim CigelskiContinuation of Thursday 9:45 am – 10:45 am session.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Suite E Recreation

Love What You Do! Increasing Engagement for You and Your TeamJed & Roz BuckThis highly interactive session defines engagement and focuses on three key factors that increase engagement at work. The presentation includes a mix of thought-provoking discussion as well as dynamic activities to empower individuals to increase their own engagement as well as encourage managers to increase the engagement of the teams they lead.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Marula Parks

Embracing Your Conservancy LandsJoleen Stinson, Scott Taylor & Jake MichaelsMost municipalities do an excellent job of providing ample active recreation opportunities in their park system. It tends to be more difficult to actively manage public natural areas. The Village of DeForest has roughly 275 acres of conservancy land with trails winding throughout. Explore DeForest’s model of growing their land management program. These restored areas provide opportunities for passive recreation, education and volunteering. In 2015, DeForest hired Taylor Conservation, LLC to write an Ecological Assessment & Management Plan to help guide restoration priorities. DeForest actively manages natural areas through an annual contract with Quercus Land Stewardship LLC, a ecological restoration management company.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Aralia Parks

Power of Positive Connection - Bringing Out Everyone’s Best Doug StampfliWant to take your leadership influence to the next level, add value to those around you, and learn the #1 predictor of professional success and personal excellence? It all starts with a positive connection! Be prepared for this high-energy, interactive presentation as we infuse alignment into the 4 core Emotional Intelligence skills to bring out everyone’s best!

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Guava Aquatics

Not At Your FacilityBill O’MeliaBill’s oldest son, Drennen, drowned on June 6, 2010, in a lifeguarded pool. He was 12 years old, an excellent swimmer, and had just started his 7th year of competitive swimming. Since May 2014, Bill has shared his story with thousands of lifeguards and aquatics professionals nationally and is featured in the American Red Cross training video “Not On Your Watch.”

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Aloeswood Executive

Building Emotional Intelligence as a LeaderDr. Sean BaileyContinuation of Thursday 9:45 am – 10:45 am session.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tamboti Executive

Repositioning Your Agency – It’s Time to Tell Your Story!Janet Bartnik It has been said that if you’re not at the table, you might be on the menu! This session offers strategies to build grassroots community support for the work of your agency to sustain funding levels and which can be leveraged locally or at the state level. Hands on practice and interactive discussion will enhance the experience so that all attendees go home ready to share tactics with coworkers.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Mangrove YPN

Powerful Leadership ToolsScott ChovanecNew to working with and even leading others? Attend this session and gain highly effective strategies that you can immediately apply in your work setting that will enhance as well as expand your leadership skill set. Walk away with at least 10 special tools, and other ‘value adds’, to create followership and influence, as well as inspire others. Guaranteed: these unique ‘take-aways’ will increase your leadership effectiveness and ‘purposefully’ empower others… while you make those around you heroes! This highly interactive mini-workshop will explore how successful leaders create winning environments and establish trusting relationships that make others feel valued. Get others to follow your lead!

12:00 pm – 1:15 pmLunch on Your Own

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm TBDYPN Mentor/Mentee Luncheon

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm MahoganyPast President Luncheon

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Kalahari Ballroom B/GFor the Love of Parks & CitiesPeter KageyamaPeter Kageyama speaks about love and emotional engagement with places and few things are as loved or emotionally engaging as parks and green space. Peter will discuss how to increase the love and affection people have for their parks and how cities can and should value their parks even more than they currently do. He also talks about the importance of FUN and how that needs to become a legitimate goal for city leaders everywhere and how the Parks and Recreation departments in our cities can be the leaders and standard bearers for that fun.


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SET 62:30 pm – 3:30 pm Wisteria

RecreationNeighborhood Recreation Facilities: Staff Positively Impacting CommunityLori HoffnerRecent studies show that young people have too few activities and/or opportunities that allow interaction with positive role models. With the amount of time that young people spend at recreation facilities, parks and neighborhood pools, it is the perfect opportunity for your staff to have a positive impact on the local community. Learn how to implement best practices while addressing those expectations in a way that will shine a positive light on your organization.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Portia Recreation

Non-Traditional Programming: Opportunities to Engage Your CommunityJoan ScovicDoes your district provide the same tried and true programs and events each year? Having a base of loyal and regular participants is a wonderful thing. But are there areas that are not being tapped? Segments of your population that are not being reached? Creative ideas that are not being fulfilled? Attend this session to learn about a variety of non-traditional programming that can be applied in your organization.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Marula Parks

Potholing For ProjectsLynda Fink, Chris James, Tom Flick & Nicki Jensen Ever run into “unknowns” underground that cause major hiccups in your project? This session will include case studies with projects that included significant hazmat, utility, soils and archeological issues. We will review those projects and provide best practices for pre-planning and creative approaches to address when you do encounter these issues on your project.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Aralia Parks

Local Response to DisastersJohn Ross & Marcus AumannDiscuss local considerations in response to a disaster including the damage assessment process and past first hand experiences in the recreation field.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Guava Aquatics

Competencies of Successful ManagersShawn DerosaIn today’s very competitive work environment, candidates must be able to demonstrate certain key competencies to be considered for advancement. This session will explore key competencies of successful managers. Come evaluate your own comfort level with each competency and begin to identify a plan to help develop these competencies within yourself or within your staff.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tamarind Aquatics

My Job: Supervisor, Parent, Guidance Counselor, Life CoachLeslie Radice & Matt HartnettMost training programs are designed for everyday situations where a policy manual, experience, or common-sense area all you need. Then, the unthinkable happens! A staff member is battling drug addiction, has a death in the family, or commits suicide. Are you prepared to handle these and many other situations that aren’t in your manual? We will share experiences and discuss how to keep a “family feel” while still following rules, regulations, and procedure.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Aloeswood Executive

Empowering Fellow Women Leaders: A Panel DiscussionWomen of WPRAA discussion, led by female leaders among the WPRA membership, encouraging and supporting women to pursue leadership positions within the Park and Recreation field. The discussion will explore barriers, including unconscious bias and imposter syndrome; challenges and successes the panel has faced; and ways to support and raise fellow female professionals up as co-workers, colleagues and superiors.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Mangrove YPN

Program GuideJan Peterson Hincapie & Carrie FullertonOur customers are bombarded with messages: online, in the spoken word and in print. For most agencies their program guide is the single most important vehicle to promote programs and facilities. What makes your program guide special? Do you allocate your time and financial resources to make it a valuable marketing tool? Do you still mail it, or is it just available online? Does the design catch the eye of your residents? Is it easy to navigate? Is it a call to action? Learn to develop an award-winning program guide that will represent your community in a positive, professional manner and will generate interest about your programs, parks and facilities. This session will cover program descriptions, learning outcomes, photography, partnerships, advertising, and general format.


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SET 73:45 pm – 4:45 pm Suite E

RecreationRecreation Section Awards The WPRA Recreation Section annually awards a Professional and Young Professional of the Year, as well as recognizing agencies for excellence in recreation programming. Silver Star Awards are given out in the following categories: Youth Programming, Adult/Older Adult Programming, Special Events, and Creative Service Delivery/Marketing. Silver Star Award winners will give brief presentations on their programs and program handouts will be available. The Recreation Section will also highlight our top award winners with a brief presentation on their significant accomplishments.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Marula Parks

21st Century Park Fees The Case of Washington CountyJamie Ludovic, Chad Cook & Eric Hyde As operating costs for park maintenance continue to rise, park fees offer an alternative to cutting expenses or raising taxes. In 2018, Washington County, Wisconsin implemented a system-wide park user fee using an innovative technology system. As a result of this initiative and the use of other revenues, the parks’ budget increased in 2019, marking the first real accrual in over five years for parks in Washington County. Hear the rapid fire case study in Washington County through a political, analytical and actual lens.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Aralia Parks

Fulfilling a Community’s Needs Through an Innovative Multi-Faceted Community ParkDan Williams & Dan SchmittVerona had identified a need for additional outdoor aquatic recreation options, however, with no suitable parcels currently available, the City turned their focus to improvements at the existing Fireman’s Park Beach.

An aging bathhouse, limited playground space and athletic fields that were prone to flooding did not provide the amenities that the community needed to recognize the potential of the existing beach and park space.

In early 2018, MSA was hired to update the Master Plan with a new focus. Fireman’s Park was to be the primary aquatic facility, but also needed to be a community recreation hub. The plan incorporated a new pavilion and restroom, flow-through splash pad, beach improvements including ADA accessibility, connection to the Ice Age Trail, fishing and picnic areas, playground, basketball court, athletic fields, new parking lot, Stormwater detention, and extensive landscaping.

Equitable access remained a concern and all site elements maintain ADA accessibility. In addition to development of Construction Plans, Specifications and Estimates MSA also coordinated a stewardship grant submittal to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for assistance with trail implementation.

MSA’s surveying team and civil engineering staff has prepared a Site Infrastructure Analysis for the base documents required for construction detailing. The Plans, Specification, and Estimates (PS&E) were completed in July and construction began in September 2018. Substantial completion was reached in June 2019 and final project closeout was August 2019.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Guava Aquatics

Aquatic Section Meeting

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Aloeswood Executive

A Deeper Dive with KageyamaPeter KageyamaThis is the follow up session to Peter Kageyama’s keynote. In this session we will dive into the implementation and how-to side of the conversation. Peter will share some easy places to begin and some new ways of thinking about every day issues.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Mangrove YPN

Finding Work & Personal Life Work BalanceJan Peterson Hincapie and Carrie FullertonAre you struggling to manage multiple priorities at home and at work? Do work and your personal life collide more frequently than you would like, causing strife at home, and lots of guilt? Take a journey with these two recovering over-achievers as they present a humorous, yet real, look at their mistakes, challenges and lessons learned. Nine tips will be presented for more effectively managing multiple priorities, so you can walk away with the tools to better balance all that is important to you, your family and your agency. In the process you will become more effective in all of your roles and you will have peace of mind! Over 250 people enjoyed this session at NRPA in 2017!

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Kalahari Ballroom WPRA Foundation Basket A/B/G/HRaffle and Social Hour

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Kalahari BallroomAwards Banquet A/B/G/H


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8:30 pm – 12:00 am Kalahari Resort Suites 1/2President’s Reception SocialThe Presidents Welcome Reception at the Kalahari Resort in Suites ½. This opportunity is hosted by President Chad Dallman and is for the WPRA delegates. Sponsor: Musco Sports Lighting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 88:00 am – 10:00 am Registration Booth 3Registration

SET 8 8:30 am – 9:30 am Wisteria

RecreationSenior Trip Planning 101 RoundtableBen DaytonJoin us for a discussion on the to-do’s and maybe even a few don’ts of senior trip planning. During our time together you will have an opportunity to share your experiences with others as well as ask questions. Senior trip programmers from communities large and small are invited to take part. Please bring any materials to share and discuss.


Exports Impacting our State and EducationMike DableEsports is one of the fastest growing trends across the globe, nation, and state! Electronic sports targets 14-35 years old who are interested in the STEM and IT fields and can receive college scholarships from universities like: Marquette, UC Irvine, Depaul, Robert Morris and many more. Come learn about this fast-growing trend and harness it’s potential!


Creating a Premiere Regional Recreation Destination with Water TrailRaine Gardner & Becky BinzWith a goal of protecting, restoring, and enhancing the natural environment within the Baraboo River Corridor, a water trail corridor emerged. The water trail plan focuses on opportunities that will spur recreation, tourism, and development to establish the region as the premiere water recreation destination in South Central Wisconsin.


Playground Recycling with Kids Around the WorldTim ClausenKids around the World ”rescue” old playgrounds, refurbishes them and then sends them abroad. Learn how Kids Around the World can partner with your community to help children throughout the world benefit from safe playground equipment. We will look into the benefits of play for children who have come from impoverished and traumatic situations. What is the process for donating my playground to Kids Around the World? What will the removal process look like? How can donating my playground not only benefit overseas children, but how can I help my community? How can I get the message out to my community about what we are doing with our old equipment? Where will my old playground equipment wind up and who installs the equipment?

8:30 am – 9:30 am Guava/Tamarind Aquatics

How to Make Your Adolescent Lifeguards Professionals Shawn DerosaBecause adolescence truly does not end until age 25, there is much to be done when mentoring teenagers into young professionals. From uniforms to posture, continuing education opportunities to resume building, scanning strategies to emergency response, hear how to shape your young staff into true professionals. The tips offered will be practical and achievable and will empower your staff to kick it up a notch.


Diversity the Works (At Work)Alonzo Kelly At this point there is general agreement that being mindful of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity is vitally important to the health and success of an organization. In the same breath, we are also recognizing how important it is to embrace technology. Both fail miserably, however, if we do not take time to consistently make upgrades and protect against ‘viruses’ that may corrupt our systems. During this session, we evolve the conversation by not talking simply about why it’s important, but rather, how to actually achieve and measure a desired result.


The Opioid Crisis: What Can You Do?Shelly Strasser Educating staff, the use of tools and data available to you. Training mindfulness, Narcan, drug drop offs, and trauma sensitive training. Get involved and take action. Where can you play a role table discussion.

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8:30 am – 9:30 am MangroveStrategic Management 101

YPNChris NunesDeveloping a strategic plan does not have to be costly or time consuming. What is needed is a commitment to improve and the commitment to understand the product, community and facilities that you are offering. This session will cover the analysis phase of developing a plan, the creation of short, mid, and long term goals, and an evaluation to make sure the plan does more than “go on the shelf”.


RecreationPurposed Based Recognition: Recognizing, Rewarding & Retaining StaffLori HoffnerBy implementing a “Purposed Based Recognition” program, you reduce turnover, gain buy-in of your organization by employees, and create an environment of support and enthusiasm. Lori will help identify goals and responsibilities of leadership for staff recognition that will retain your most important asset; your employees.


Program Promotion from A to ZJoan Scovic Does your district provide the same tried and true programs and events each year? Having a base of loyal and regular participants is a wonderful thing. But are there areas that are not being tapped? Segments of your population that are not being reached? Creative ideas that are not being fulfilled? Attend this session to learn about a variety of non-traditional programming that can be applied in your organization.


Safe Routes to ParksTrish Nau, Emily Dierringer, Kim Biederman & Vicky RedlinThe SRTP team will present what the program is and give examples of how to perform park audits. The session will give attendees an overview of how they can make their community better in terms of users getting to parks safely.


Relationships to Results: Taking Your Sponsorship to the Next Level Nicole Morig Learn some keys to creating your sponsorship program, innovative sponsorship ideas for easy implementation, and the best practices for working with Corporate Sponsors. As a former Corporate Partnership Manager of the Rockford park District, Nicole Morig is now in a for-profit role evaluating sponsorships and offers a unique perspective to the sponsorship process, having been on both sides of the sponsorship table.

9:45 am – 10:45 am Guava/Tamarind Aquatics

State Code & Updates Samantha FicusStay up to date on what is going on around the state with codes & updates.


Courageous ConversationsJanet Bartnik We all have a tendency to avoid those uncomfortable conversations that we really should have. This session will explore scenarios to reinforce physical and verbal techniques used to approach challenging situations and subjects. You’ll go home ready and able to improve relationships!


Project Management 101Chris NunesThis session will focus on project management approaches once the project is approved by a Council or Commission. We will review and discuss several specific communication, documentation, and monitoring techniques that are the fundamental tools to keep a project on track from project initiation to project completion. Examples of both successful and unsuccessful project execution will be shared and discussed, and participants will have the opportunity to discuss one of their current challenging projects with the group.

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ENDNOTE11:00 am – 12:00 pm Kalahari Ballroom B/GLesson of the Apple Tree: Our Ability, Not the ResultAlonzo KellyThe Apple Tree produces a fruit that for itself serves no purpose (apple trees do not eat or drink apples). What they do, however, is commit to being at their absolute best and producing a good for others to enjoy. They do not stress about controlling who takes advantage or the apples that may go unnoticed or unappreciated. Once this lesson is embraced, the Apple Tree benefits from the irony of having everything it needs for growth actually being delivered. This Keynote address focuses on managing our stress through intentional dialogue regarding reframing our thinking, prioritizing multiple goals, and being at our best in order to deliver our best for others.

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We’ll See You At The

Conference Exhibit Hall.

Visit us at Booth #314 & #316November 6!

Don’t miss our Fun Conference

Booth with lots of goodies for

signing up or renewing your

FAC Membership!

Foundation Ambassadors Club

DONATION LEVELS $5.00 per month (the cost of one fancy coffee) *FAC t-shirt *Can Koozie *QuarterlyDrawingsatSectionMeetings *FACSocials&EducationalWorkshops *Earn Points on your credit card! *Annual,onetime,donationoptionof$60.00

$10.00 per month or more *FACApparelchoice(Polo’s,Hoodies&More) *FAC t-shirt *Can Koozie *QuarterlyDrawingsatSectionMeetings *FACSocials&EducationalWorkshops *Earn Points on your credit card! *Annual,onetime,donationoptionof$120.00

$25.00onetimeannualdonation *Can Koozie

For more information on how to join the FAC go to: www.wpraweb.org/foundation

PROGRAM POTENTIAL*100% FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

FORMORERECIPIENTS*FREEEDUCATIONALWORKSHOPSAND

SEMINARSFORMEMBERS*ADDEDFUNDINGFORTHEANNUAL

STATECONFERENCE*POTENTIALTOHELPFUNDPARKPROJECTS

AND RECREATIONPROGRAMS.

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THANK YOU 2019 SPONSORS

American Litho Featured Sponsor - Conference

Musco Sports Lighting President’s All Conference Social

Midwest Athletic Fields Wednesday Evening Social

Midstates Recreation Tuesday Evening Social

Boland Recreation Featured Sponsor -

Trade Show

Noah’s Ark 3 Day Conference Favor

Precision Retirement Group Trade Show Hall Reception

BCI Burke Main Conference Sponsor

Visual Image Photography Official WPRA Photographer

WPRA Foundation Keynote Speaker

Mt. Olympus Main Education Sponsor

Lee Recreation Name Badges

Graef Education Session Sponsor

Carrico Aquatics Tuesday Evening Social

Gerber Leisure Wednesday Evening Social

your best team in photography

w w w.v i p i s . c o mFOUNDATION

A Foundation of the Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association

CEU FORMS Make sure that if you are requesting CEUs that you have your CEU form punched at each session that you attend, as well as sign in on the CEU form for each session. It is required that you sign in and have your CEU form punched in order to obtain CEUs. Drop your CEU form at the Registration Desk prior to leaving the conference.

NAME BADGE At the end of Conference please drop your WPRA Name Badge at the Registration Desk so that it can be used again.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 2019 WPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

AND TRADE SHOW!

The 2019 Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association Annual Conference & Trade Show will be held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. What to Bring

• Casual business attire for educational sessions • Comfortable casual attire for social events • Professional attire for Thursday’s Banquet • Athletic attire for active sessions • Brochures, business cards and program information to share in

the resource areaCheck-In & Information Headquarters

The check-in and general information headquarters for all conference activities is Registration Booth 3, located in the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells.

Name Badges: All attendees will receive a name badge when checking in for the conference. Badges are required for admittance to education sessions, exhibit halls, meals, functions, special events and socials. Name badges will contain all of your meal tickets and special event admission tickets. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations received in writing by October 5th, 2019 will receive a refund minus a 25% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after October 5th, 2019. There is a $35 service charge on ALL returned checks. Hours of Registration

Tuesday ............10:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday ......7:00 am – 5:30 pm Thursday ..........7:30 am – 2:00 pm Friday ...............8:00 am – 10:00 am

END OF CONFERENCE NOTES

GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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Register online at WPRAweb.org For more information call (414) 423-1210.

2019 Membership Fees

Individual $160Departmental2 members from same agency $140 per member $280

Agency3 members from same agency $135 per member $405

Office Support $70 *no change

Non-Profit Organization $250

Commercial Organization $475

Student $40 *no change

Board & Commission Max. of 8; $30 for each additional $380 *no change

University/Faculty up to 5 faculty, $115 for additional $300 *no change

Citizen/Advocate $35 *no change

Premier Membership No change per the chart below for professionals

AGENCY SIZE (Full Time Employees) Investment

1 to 6 (Includes Full‐Time Park & Rec staff, all Full‐Time Park & Rec Office Support & up to 8 Board and Commission Members)

$750

7 to 15(Includes Full‐Time Park & Rec staff, all Full‐Time Park & Rec Office Support & up to 8 Board and Commission Members)

$1000

16 to 50 (Includes Full‐Time Park & Rec staff, all Full‐Time Park & Rec Office Support & up to 8 Board and Commission Members)

$1500

51+Includes Full‐Time Park & Rec staff, all Full‐Time Park & Rec Office Support & up to 8 Board and Commission Members)

$2000

Premier Student Membership (No change for students) Investment

2 to 5 Students $35 each




31+ Students $15 each

Kalahari Resort & Convention Center 1305 Kalahari Drive Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 1–877–253–5466

$109 (plus tax) – Single, Double, Triple, Quads – Includes passes to the Indoor Waterpark Reserve your rooms today! Reservations must be made by calling 877–253–5466. Be sure to mention WPRA 2019 when making your reservation to receive our special group rate or reserve your room online at wpraweb.org. For attendees interested in larger rooms, upgrades or suites, additional room styles may be available at discounting pricing. Please inquire with a receptionist after asking for the WPRA group rate. A sleeping room block does not guarantee sleeping rooms will be next to each other. Deposit policy for individual reservations: One night (plus tax) at the time the reservation is made. Cancellation policy for individual reservations: 72 hours, or more, prior to arrival to receive full refund less $25 processing fee. Less than 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival forfeits entire deposit. Reservation Deadline is October 15, 2019.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

HOTEL RESERVATIONS


HOTEL RESERVATIONS

HOW TO REGISTERComplete and return enrollment form via:

• Mail – WPRA, 6737 W Washington St, Ste 4210, Milwaukee, WI 53214

• Fax – (414) 423-1296 (credit card only)• Online – www.WPRAweb.org

Upon receiving your enrollment, a confirmation will be sent via e-mail within 48 hours.

Name _______________________________________________ First/Last (Name to appear on name badge)

Title _________________________________________________

Agency:

q City of __________________________________________ q School District _____________________________________ q Village of ________________________________________ q Other ___________________________________________

(Department/University/Business)Address ______________________________________________City _________________________________________________State ________________________ Zip _____________________Business Phone ________________________________________Cell Phone ____________________________________________E-mail _______________________________________________Do you have any special dietary needs? ____________________ ____________________________________________________

ADA Compliance: Please complete if you require special accessibility or accommodations. My requirements are: Current 2019 WPRA Member? q Yes q No 2019 Membership Dues Online at WPRAweb.org

Are you a first time attendee? q Yes q No

Will you be attending the Awards Banquet on Thursday night? q Yes q No

Will you be attending the YPN Mentor/Mentee lunch on Thursday? q Yes q No

Cancellations received in writing by October 5, will receive a refund minus a 25% administrative fee. NO REFUNDS will be issued after October 5, 2019.

Children and spouses will not be allowed to attend sessions. No children will be allowed to attend regular conference socials, meals or be allowed in the exhibit hall.

Check payable to: Wisconsin Park & Recreation Associationq Please invoice me (WPRA Members only)

Credit Card # ___________________________________________

Exp. Date _____________________ Security Code ______________

3-DAY PACKAGEIncludes sessions, socials, Wednesday lunch, Thursday awards banquet, 3-Day Conference favor. CEU’s if submitted. Early Registration (Postmarked by October 5)Professional Member Non-Member Late Fee q $300 q $415 q $25

Student Member Non-Member Late Fee q $100 q $140 q $25

1-DAY PACKAGEIncludes sessions, meals and social. Early Registration (Postmarked by October 5)Professional Member Non-Member Late FeeWednesday q Lunch q $150 q $200 q $25Thursday q Banquet q $150 q $200 q $25Friday q $60 q $75 q $25 Student Wednesday q Lunch q $60 q $75 q $25Thursday q Banquet q $60 q $75 q $25Friday q $30 q $40 q $25

EMERITUS PACKAGEFor Emeritus Members, the fee has been waived for Thursday ONLY.q Check if you will be attending on Thursday.

SPOUSE PACKAGEIncludes meals, exhibit hall, and social – no sessions.Spouse Name ________________________________________________ Early Registration Late Fee (Postmarked by October 5)3-Day Package q $150 q $5Wednesday q $100 q $5Thursday q $100 q $5

PRE-CON EVENTSPre-Conference Sessions have limited space and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Training Your Camp Staff from A to Z q $40Kalahari Customer Experience & Aquatic Facility Tour q FREE Pre-Conference CPSI q $450 Course q $175 Exam q $625 Course & Exam

Conference Total $______________

Photo & Video DisclosurePhotos and video footage are periodically taken of people participating in a WPRA meeting. Please be aware that by registering for a WPRA meeting or participating in an activity or attending an event at a WPRA meeting, you authorize WPRA to use these photos and video footage for promotional purposes in WPRA publications, advertising, marketing materials, brochures, social media (including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media sites operated by WPRA), and the WPRA website without additional prior notice or permission and without any compensation. All photos and videos are property of WPRA.

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