traps central region workshop 2014 program
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Check out of of the fun we have to offer you at the Central Region Workshop - "Oh, The Places Play Will Go!"TRANSCRIPT
oh, the places play will go.Official Program & Workshop Guide
Presented By:Texas RecReaTiOn & PaRk sOcieTy2014 central region workshop
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Welcome to the 2014 Texas Recreation & Park society’s central Region Workshop and Maintenance Rodeo in austin, Texas. The austin Parks and Recreation Department is
proud to host this annual event, with hopes that you will go home having learned something new, met some new friends and had a great experience.
Team Building KicK Off
ceu infOrmaTiOnceU’s are provided through the Texas Recreation and Park society, an iaceT authorized provider. ceU’s may be taken in any combination of approved offerings as long as the minimum qualifying time is met (75 contact minutes = 0.1 ceU). ceU information is available at the registration table.
elliott Pervinich is a creative, dynamic and motivating facilitator for groups of all shapes and sizes. a talented leader, he has a passion for people, the outdoors and life. it is this passion that translates into his field of expertise - coordinating and facilitating team building experiences. The inspiration elliott transmits in his field has both personal and professional applications that are valuable and unforgettable.
Be prepared for an interactive kick off of team-building activities promoting individual and group awareness that’s sure to leave you ready to tackle any obstacle or limitation.
The University of Texas at austinJ.J. Pickle Research campus10100 Burnet Rd, austin, Tx 78758(512) 471-5898
Texas RecReaTiOn & PaRk sOcieTy
2014 central region workshop
cOmmOns learning cenTerworkshop
Ways & MeansHelp support your TRaPs region by participating
in our ways & means workshop & rodeo raffle and silent auction.
Ticket prices are 6 for $5 or $1 each.
all proceeds benefit the
texas recreation and park society
central region.
workshop scHeDUle7:00-8:00 aM registration & check-in : atrium7:00-8:00 aM Breakfast : atrium8:00-8:30 aM welcome & regional awards : atrium8:30-9:00 aM team Building kick off : Gym
ROOM campus Dining Bevo longhorn stadium
TRack Programming Management, leadership & Training
administration, aquatics, Parks
& Outdoors
special events & Marketing
Session 1:9:15-10:30 AM
camp Recreation: Day camp
Programming ideasTeambuilding 101
Grow Zone & creek Water Quality
20 ideas for Marketing Parks and Recreation
Programs & social Media
Session 2:10:45-12:00 PM
Preventative Memory care: it’s all Fun
and Games
austin’s Roving leader Programs
incorporating Private sector ideals into
Public sector Operations
Determining the economic impact of
events and Tournaments
12:00-1:00 PM lunch Break : atrium
Session 3:1:15-2:30 PM
empowering youth Through Hip Hop
cultureTime Management
you’re not alone! Facing & Fixing aquatic
challenges
keeping it Fresh: ideas for new events at your
Festivals
2:30-2:40 PM snack Break & Vendor Visit: atrium
Session 4: 2:45-4:00 PM
Back to Basics: Programming for People
& efficient Use of Resources
customer serviceFiRe: First in Rescue
everytimeBuilding a successful sponsorship Program
workshop sOcial aT topgolF Join us after the workshop for networking, fun, food, drinks and a driving range that is out of this world!
4:30pm-6:30pm | 2700 esperanza crossing – located one mile from commons learning center
sponsored by: lea park & play, inc. and little tikes commercial
session 19:15-10:30aM
Grow Zone & Creek Water QualityPresented by John clementlonghorn
This session will provide an overview of the city of austin’s riparian restoration program, which focuses on the re-establishment of native vegetation along streams in city parks. additional components include volunteer outreach, public education, low-impact approaches to stormwater management and
integration with capital improvement projects. The presentation will identify the benefits of a riparian restoration program from both a watershed and a park management perspective.
Camp Recreation: Day Camp Programming IdeasPresented by Peanut Hendersoncampus Dining
This interactive session will be packed with awesome day camp programming ideas, games, techniques and materials you can use right away at your camp. This is an active session; be ready to
participate and play.
Teambuilding 101Presented by elliott PervinichBevo
Whether you work with a team of people year round or only seasonally, this interactive session will give workshop participants an opportunity to learn how to establish and maintain a cohesive work team through experiential learning.
20 Ideas for Marketing Parks & Recreation Programs Presented by sarah Pagestadium Post, tweet, pin, like. lather, rinse, repeat.
is your social media marketing becoming routine? This fast-paced and fun session would be entirely based on examples of promotions used by Parks and Recreation departments from across the country. it will feature marketing ideas that are
creative, easy, free, create partnership opportunities, and that most importantly, create awareness, increase event attendance, and help drive sales for local businesses and local partners.
LittleTikesCommercial.com
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inspired by the outdoors and all the fun activities that happen there. NU-edge™ components
feature realistic wood, bark and rock textures, which are made from a patented composite
polymer resin called Naturtek™. You will find it is significantly lighter and more durable than
other GFRC products on the market. Naturtek™ is also different than similar products because it is impervious to water and the surface color goes
all the way through. Contact your local sales representative for more information about our
NU-edge product line.
Preventative Memory Care - It’s All Fun & GamesPresented by angela niemiec & sandra Heathcampus Dining
Preventative memory care, sometimes coined as brain fitness, is an emerging sector of therapeutic recreation due to findings in neuroplasticity. This session will discuss types of activities that are
effective methods of exercising memory.
Incorporating Private Sector Ideals into Public Sector OperationsPresented by George Deineslonghorn
While the public and private sectorscomplement each other in many ways, they can also be vastly different. Whether it’s the way employees are recruited, trained and retained, or the development of organizational culture, these vitally important issues can make or break your
organization. Hear a former public sector employee explore private sector strategies to increasing employee productivity, developing corporate culture and implementing department strategic plans that will pave the way for your organization’s future success.
Determining the Economic Impact of Events and TournamentsPresented by sarah Pagestadium
Many Parks and Recreation departments host or co-host events and tournaments, but few are able to quantify the value of these events on the local economy. an economic impact analysis can provide valuable data to prove return on investment to elected officials or local stakeholders. This session will cover three ways that Parks and
Recreation departments can calculate the economic impact of their special events and will provide specific steps on how to do them.
Austin’s Roving Leader ProgramPresented by Veronica DelgadoBevo
Participants will discuss challenges and opportunities of working with high-risk youthpopulations. learn effective program designstrategies that keep challenging populations engaged. This session provides participants with information about the experiences of the austin
Parks and Recreation Department’s Teen Outreach Program-Roving leaders.
session 210:45-12:00PM
longhorn lunch Turkey, Ham or Vegetarian sandwich on
croissant with chips and cookie of your choice.
workshop lUncH MenUlunch will be provided to all registered workshop attendees in the atrium at 12:00 p.m.
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session 31:15-2:30PM
You’re Not Alone! Facing & Fixing Aquatic Challenges Presented by George Deineslonghorn
aquatic operators are constantly plagued by challenges and obstacles that keep them from operating their facility and programs at a high level. Personnel, Facility and Financial issues were recently identified in a survey of Texas aquatic professionals as the main areas where they
struggle. This session will share the survey results, as well as develop a framework to minimize and counteract the challenges that currently face aquatic operators.
Empowering Youth through Hip Hop CulturePresented by Guiniviere Webb & Dr. corliss Outleycampus Dining
Hip-hop culture is used globally to engage, inspire, and empower youth
from all backgrounds. in this session, participants will examine the sociocultural history of hip-hop culture and discuss how the culture can be used to engage youth
in ways that ignite social and emotional learning competencies. Time ManagementPresented by k. BostelmanBevo
Have you ever awoke in the morning and thought to yourself what do i have to do today? Or later that night feel stressed that you did not get enough accomplished that day. This session will give you the tools to set up your day and be able to accomplish your tasks and meet deadlines.
Keeping it Fresh: Ideas for New Events at Your FestivalsPresented by stephen Brueggerhoffstadium
add creativity and bring the “wow” to “now” when adding new events to your festival. in this session we will look at the benefits of adding new events to your signature event, discuss methods forcreating new events and share strategies that will help attract destination tourists and support your community.
North Texas-DFWVince Allen 972.727.0653
[email protected] Texas-Austin
Josh Bailey [email protected]
Southern TexasBob Ahrens
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Back to Basics: Programming for People&EfficientUseofResourcesPresented by Dr. Jo an Zimmermancampus Dining
are you being pushed to program for programs/activities with which you are not familiar? This session hopes to take some of the anxiety away from the program planning process by providing a reminder of programming basics and then adding in additional information about planning for diverse
populations. Participants will learn about a variety of program planning templates as well as a list of questions to consider while in the planning process. Customer ServicePresented by nancy GloverBevo
improve your customer service skills and take these lessons home with you to pass along to your staff and coworkers. learn about the essential elements of excellent customer service in a way that is fun, interactive and informative. This session will give you the skills to create life-long customers.
session 42:45-4:00PM
Kids of all abilities will experience the thrill of
flying with ZipKrooz™! Learn more at playlsi.com,
or contact your local playground consultant,
Recreation Consultants of Texas, at
877.870.5567 or 214.503.7320.
WWW.4FUNRCT.COM FIRE: First In Rescue Everytime Presented by Vera solislonghorn
This session will focus on the selection of frontline and management staff as well as their training pre-season and during season. Join us for an interactive look at what we are doing in the aquatic industry to put out those potential fires and make our staff successful in guest care and emergency
response. We will cover customer service, facility, environmental and employee issues and as well as how to effectively train your
staff for success. Building a Successful Sponsorship ProgramPresented by Holly leifermanstadium
This session will provide guidelines for determining the value of a sponsorship, finding prospects, writing a proposal, selling the sponsorship and fulfilling the agreement after the sponsorship is sold.
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application Deadline: January 16, 2015
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oh, the places play will go!
workshop PaRTneRs
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Presenting SponsorcorWorth Restroom Facilities
Level 1 Sponsorkraftsmanlea Park & PlayThe Playwell Group, inc.Vortex
Level 2 SponsoriZone imagingRecreation consultants of TexasT.F. Harper & associatesWe Build Fun
Level 3 SponsorcommFitGame Time by Total Recreationkidz love soccerMarathon Fitness
Conference PartnersadriteBsn sportsillumination Fireworks,llc.Muscospa skateparkssun sports
Central Region DirectorRobin kunkel, new Braunfels
Workshop Committeekelly Maltsberger, Chair, austinRobert Gaylor, Co-Chair, GeorgetownTammy nobles, austinlara lynnette, austin
Mark Valadez, austinchrista Mccarthy, austinsonny chandler, austinsonia Freeland, austinJeff larsen, austinamy atkins, college stationcrystal locke, Brenhamkelsey Heiden, new Braunfels
Mary Hemenes, Round RockDeidre Flores, kyleleann Resendez, PflugervilleMalcolm Matthews, kerrvilleBelinda Garcia, TemplePeanut Henderson, TempleTanya Thornhill, Travis countystephanie Darimont, Georgetown
N O v E M B E R 1 3 T H AT F I E S TA G A R D E N Sevents start at 8:30 aM, awards presented at 2:30 PM
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