MRPA in Action

MRPA Retiree Luncheon

The MRPA retiree luncheon took place on September 13 at Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley. There were 26 retirees at this event, ranging from recent retirees to longtime retirees. This was the fi rst time in two years to gather once again after not meeting during the pandemic. Thank you to Fridley Parks and Recreation for hosting this event for retirees to be able to socialize.

Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute 2

The Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute 2 (ERLI2) kicked-off September 29 at Eagan City Hall. This fi ve-session professional development program concluded on November 3 at Three Rivers Park District’s Silverwood Park with 18 registrants. ERLI 2 is designed to provide a curriculum centered on the following fi ve Ps: 1. Personal leadership – professional development, self-awareness, and your own leadership journey; 2. People – relationship-building skills, staffi ng, and how to build your team; 3. Process – creativity and design; 4. Project management –project overview from concept to completion, and fi nance and funding options; and 5. Presentation – written and verbal communication, working with councils, and facilitating change. MRPA thanks Flagship Recreation, Landscape Structures, Inc., Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation, and RJM Construction for sponsoring this program. Thank you also to the City of Eagan, Landscape Structures, Inc. and Three Rivers Park District for hosting the in-person classes. Tune into the MRPA On the Air podcast as hosts Bryce Shearen and Meredith Lawrence discuss everything parks and recreation throughout the entire state of Minnesota. Visit mnrpa.org/podcast to listen to the fi rst two episodes.