SCRPA Magazine, Fall 2018

SOUTH CAROLINA

FALL 2018

Encouraging Student Engagement in Conference Experiences

RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION

Taming the “R” Word

Everyone gets knocked down. Champions get back up.

INSIDE: OCEANS TO MOUNTAINS

2018 SCRPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION

2018 Board of Directors

ADVERTISER INDEX

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President T.J. Rostin City of Goose Creek

Secretary Laurie Helms City of Rock Hill

Eastern VP Bridget Elvington City of Dillon

President Elect Doyle Best Town of Summerville

Treasurer Randy Woodard Charleston County

Southern VP Love Ishie Charleston County

Vice President Kevin Stiens Spartanburg County

Past President Lawanda Curry Greenville County

Western VP Ted Lambrecht Greenville County

Central VP Shane Duncan Kershaw County

PRM Branch Adam Scull City of Rock Hill

Programming Branch Mike Barnes Lancaster County SCAP Branch Cheri Anthony City of Pickens

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On the cover:

Shaw Community Center’s “Future Champions Boxing Club,” Charleston

BRANCHES - 1 YEAR COMMITMENTS ELM Branch Chanell Moore Greenville County

The Association Report.............................................................................................4 SCRPA’s Park Bench: Phil Gaines..............................................................................6 Everyone Gets Knocked Down. Champions Get Back Up................................ 8-9 2018 SCRPA Annual Conference Guide............................................... 10-16 Encouraging Student Engagement in Conference Experiences....................... 17 Preservation Through Adaptati on...................................................................18-19 Taming the “R” Word......................................................................................... 20-21 Important? No Doubt About It!.............................................................................22 2018 SCRPA Member Directory........................................................................ 15-26

Student Branch Jamie Cathey Clemson University SC PRT Representative Matt Elswick South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism

SCRPA EXECUTIVE STAFF Executive Director: James E. Headley jim@scrpa.org

Membership Services Coordinator: Melissa Williams melissa@scrpa.org

SCRPA MAGAZINE/MARKETING COMMITTEE Jason Burton Chair Horry County

Amy Gonzalez Central Town of Clover

Pamela Davis Southern City of Barnwell

Bethany Doman Vice Chair City of Charleston

Joshua Singleton Eastern St. Andrews Parks & Playground

Kristen Guilfoos Western Spartanburg County

South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association P.O. Box 1046, Lexington, SC 29071 (p) 803-808-7753 • (f) 803-808-7754 www.scrpa.org • info@scrpa.org To advertise in SCRPA magazine, contact Todd at todd@pernsteiner.com or (952) 841-1111.

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THE ASSOCIATION REPORT T.J. Rostin

The summer months are over and fall is here.

We trust that your summer programs, camps and events went as planned and all of your participants enjoyed themselves.

The Fall season means the 73rd Annual SCRPA Conference is just around the corner. The conference committee has done a wonderful job of organizing this year’s event and we hope to see each of you in Greenville.

The SCRPA Board continues to implement the goals it set for itself and the branches, committees and districts back in December.

Our branches are busy planning each of their Institutes, so be on the lookout for the sessions and early bird registration forms.

The 16th Annual Golf Tournament is October 25th in Orangeburg at Hillcrest Golf Course.

Please help us meet our hole sponsorships goal and gather some friends to register a

team to play! This is a big fundraising event for our Association and we would love for everyone to be involved.

On the legislative front, the Association continues to be a leader addressing issues at the State House that could have impacts on the services we provide to the citizens across South Carolina. The General Assembly wrapped up its 122nd session. The Association represented you in regards to the legal definition of a “mandatory reporter” for child abuse, expanding the eligible entities for the SC Conservation Land Bank and the DSS expansion bill. We did however lose out in our request for additional PARD funding in the state’s budget. Please be reminded through your Association, we are guaranteed a minimum of $3 million every year.

We are looking into a mentoring program for our future professionals (College Students)

Jim Headley

across the state. We are looking to other mentorship programs across the country as well as one from Clemson University’s Business College. As we work to develop this program that will engage students from across the state, we will keep the membership updated on how to become involved.

Inside the pages of this issue are some great highlights of how our members “Adapt and Persevere.” Each of us are challenged with this everyday in our jobs. I cannot think of another profession that has to adapt and then continue to persevere more than public parks and recreation.

We continue to be thankful for everyone’s contributions to the Association and look forward to keeping 2018 going strong!

T.J. & Jim

Inside the pages of this issue are some great highlights of how our members “Adapt and Persevere.” Each of us are challenged with this everyday in our jobs.

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SCRPA’S PARK BENCH:

When Reagan Was President

By Phil Gaines If you were expecting a political article, you will be disappointed.

The significance of the title is Ronald Reagan was the president of the United States when I started my career with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. It was the summer of 1982 and the Clemson Tigers had just won their first national championship in football. This young Clemson graduate was off on a journey he could never imagine would turn out the way it did.

My, how things have changed in 37 years. Gas was getting close to a dollar a gallon and the average cost of a new car was $8,000. It was back when computers took up an entire room or, in our business, were non-existent. Phones were on the wall and they were far from “smart.” In the parks, trash was collected at individual campsites and at individual picnic tables - trashcans were everywhere! The uniform was different, as was the cost of a campsite. As I finish out my 37th

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summer working for South Carolina’s state parks, my mind fills with memories, lessons learned and a couple of small pieces of advice for future leaders in the park and recreation profession.

My journey really began with bare feet, cut-offs and the predictable afternoon thunderstorm that provided not only relief from the heat but also the opportunity to go down to the creek, get my feet muddy and feel the cool waters of Table Rock. The creek ran behind our campsite and across the creek was a huge hill, strategically located to hide the road and the White Oak picnic shelter just beyond. The hill was at least 500 feet high and scaling it in your bare feet was nearly impossible, but I did it! Coming down was easy and the seat of my pants provided evidence to that fact. I visited the site again recently this summer. Today, it’s site 78, though I’m sure that was not the site number back when the Gaines family camped there. The number has changed, as has the world just beyond the hill. On my recent trip I realized the creek is scarcely visible from the campsite.

And the hill? Well, it’s not much of a hill at all. Nevertheless, to a young kid it was the greatest adventure of the year- camping at Table Rock and conquering the creek and that hill. I’m sure the rangers at Table Rock had no idea the impact that had on a little boy who was camping in their campground. Just like, I’m sure, we today often forget the influence we have on that kid who went camping, or the kid who’s at soccer practice, in after school programs, swimming, playing t-ball… the list goes on. Never underestimate the impact you are having on people. As many of you have heard me say, our “why” is people: it’s you. We don’t build buildings, we build communities. We don’t make widgets, we make memories.

As I prepare for the next chapter, I’m reminded of the opportunities our profession has to make life better. Never take for granted your role in building a better community. When Reagan was president, I never dreamed that I would become the State Park Director of South Carolina, I was too busy enjoying being a park ranger. There would be time for advancement later on, but time waits for no one and 37 years went by with a blink of an eye.

My advice: • Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity, but in doing it.

• Leave your mark. Make a difference when you can.

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Everyone gets knocked down.

Champions get back up.

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By Adam Kelly, City of Charleston Recreation Department From the outside, the Shaw Community Center blends in with the buildings surrounding it. Trees and bushes grow along the fence that borders the community center from the rest of the city.

A wall bearing its name guides visitors to the other side, where there is a garden full of life.

Although it looks ordinary on the outside, the inside is a place for kids to make a difference in their lives and in the lives of others.

Located in downtown Charleston, the Shaw Community Center provides many activities for locals of the city to participate in. The most notable being their “Future Champions Boxing Club.”

The club teaches boxing techniques to kids as they train alongside Gerard “Kid” Norton. As a 16-time South Carolina State

Boxing Champion, Norton wants to help children get on the right track. Through the club, the children gain confidence and resilience inside and outside the ring.

“I saw a need for a program like this in the community. Boxing is a tool to get kids off the street and get them on the right track to becoming successful citizens,” Norton said.

In the back room of the community center, punching bags hang from the ceiling over a boxing ring for the kids to practice in.

Although the gym has been open for a little over a year, it has provided a second home for several children in the neighborhood.

Three kids, in particular, have had their lives changed since joining the club.

Fourteen-year-old, JaDen Sheppard, 13-year-old Sarah Darwin and 9-year-old Jaquez Washington all train under Coach Norton, assisted by Washington’s father, Geraldo Washington.

All three kids have been training for less than a year, but have already won several competitions and championships. They’ve had to perform under pressure and adapt to training after school every day. It proves no problem for them though, as they’re willing to work hard for what they want.

Norton added, “The kids train hard and do whatever I ask of them. JaDen and Sarah would be undefeated, but they have endured a few losses. They get back up though and persevere through the pain. I ask them, ‘How do you bounce back from this?’ It’s about how you get back up when you get knocked down.”

Sheppard, Darwin and Washington are currently training for the Junior Olympics, held in Charleston, W. Va. from June 25July 1. They have their eyes on the prize and will persevere through the odds to make their dreams come true.

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Ocean to Mountains:

Our Road to Incredible Destinations 2018 SCRPA Annual Conference

September 17-19 • Hyatt Regency Greenville, SC

Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 North Main Street Greenville, SC 29601, US

Hyatt Regency is now accepting hotel reservations for our conference. You can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations at any time online through out link at www.scrpa.org.

Register for the conference, exhibit hall, and hotel rooms online at www.scrpa.org.

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Schedule at a Glance* Sunday, September 16 Time TBD...................... LEAD Program 1–5 p.m........................ Registration

Pre–function Area

Monday, September 17 8 a.m.–5 p.m................ Registration

Pre–function Area 1–2:30 p.m................... Education Session Block I

Redbud, Regency G, Regency H, Regency F 2:45–4 p.m................... Education Session Block II

Redbud, Regency G, Regency H, Regency F 4:30–5:30 p.m.............. OPENING GENERAL SESSION

Studio 220 & NOMA A 6–8 p.m........................ Dinner & Social

Peace Center Amphitheatre (Hyatt if Rain)

Tuesday, September 18 8 a.m.–5 p.m................ Registration

Pre–function Area Time TBD...................... Clemson University Student Education

Session (150 student), TEAL 7:45–8:20 a.m.............. SCRPA Business Meeting

Think Tank at NOMA 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m....... Off–site Tours, TBA 8:30–9:45 a.m.............. Education Session Block III 10–11:15 a.m................ Education Session Block IV

Redbud, Regency G, Regency H, Regency F 11:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m...... Lunch (On Your Own) 1–6:30 p.m................... Silent Auction, Pre–conference Area 1:45–3 p.m................... Education Session Block V

Redbud, Regency G, Regency H, Regency F 3:15–4:30 p.m.............. Education Session Block VI

Redbud, Regency G, Regency H, Regency F 4:30–6:30 p.m.............. EXHIBIT HALL OPENING 6:45–7:45 p.m.............. SOCIAL HOUR – CU & Others Tues Evening................. Dinner (On Your Own)

Wednesday, September 19 7:30–8:30 a.m.............. 5K Race 7:30–9:30 a.m.............. EXHIBIT HALL & BREAKFAST 8:30–9:30 a.m.............. Silent Auction Ends

Pre–conference Area Time TBD...................... PARK MAINTENANCE DAY 9:45–11 a.m................. Education Session Block VII

Redbud, Regency G, Regency H, Regency F 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.... Education Session Block VIII

Redbud, Regency G, Regency H, Regency F

12:45–2 p.m.............. SC Awards Luncheon

Studio 220 @NOMA

*As of 6/30/18, sessions and schedule subject to change.

Opening Keynote Speaker: Matt Jones From a 3-Time Cancer Conqueror to Relearning How to Walk.

Matt Jones, went from being a three-time cancer conqueror, to relearning how to walk, to surviving a bone marrow transplant, to completing seven marathons on seven continents and yes that includes Antarctica!

Matt was diagnosed with cancer on September 11, 2002. After spreading to the fluid in his brain doctors did not think he would live. At one point, Matt would slip into an unconscious state. Doctors at this time did not think he would live. Against all he recovered but due to complications in his brain he had to relearn how to walk.

From the first step, he took after relearning how to walk, Matt visualized completing a marathon. His first marathon was the San Diego Rock N’ Roll. Followed by completing marathons in Rome, Tokyo, Perth, Cape Town, Antarctica, and Chile.

Hall of Fame baseball player and World Series Champion, George Brett said, “Matt is a true champion and his story inspires others to be a true champion.” Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton said, “Matt Jones has done what anyone would consider impossible. Conqueror.

Overcomer. Champion. Superhuman.”

Matt Jones is the founder of the R.E.A.L. Leadership Academy and was a PhD Candidate in Organizational Leadership. He is also the author of over ten books, including his newest one, “Happiness is a Marathon: 26.2 Ways to Stay Happy at Work and in Life.

Matt uses his story of overcoming insurmountable odds to motivate audiences to achieve greater victory during these times of change and uncertainty.

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Education Sessions

As of 6/30/18, sessions and schedule subject to change.

Monday, September 17

2:45–4:15 p.m.

1–2:30 p.m. Room H

Redbud Life’s a Marathon: How to Stay Motivated Matt Jones, Life is a Marathon Motivational Speaker Discover the strategies used by Matt Jones to stay motivated while overcoming insurmountable odds and achieve greater success personally and professionals.

Learning Outcome 1: Learn the three choices to stay motivated Learning Outcome 2: Discover the formula to reframe failure into success Learning Outcome 3: Gain skills to increase one’s motivation

Room F Be Prepared! Active Shooter Training Continues Natalie Hill and Master Deputy Robbie Brown, Greenville County Sheriffs Office Training on awareness, actions, and prevention pertaining to an active shooter event.

Learning Outcome 1: Tips on paying attention to your surroundings wherever you may be Learning Outcome 2: What to do in the event of an active shooter, during and once law enforcement is on the scene Learning Outcome 3: Examples of how to promote accessible programs to attract a new market of community members that may have encountered barriers in the past.

Room H Making Disability Inclusion Commonplace Robbie Kopp and Chris Sparrow, Able SC There a common principles that are the bedrock to including people with disabilities in all of the programs offered by park departments.

While specialized programs may make headlines and tug at heartstrings, their higher upfront costs often keep the average-sized recreation department from making the leap. Trainers will explore how to include people with different types of disabilities in all of the programs you already offer and how this is already required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Listening - A Key Component of Meaningful Relationships Julie Chapman, Our Community Listen Charleston Chapter

Most of us think we are good listeners, but often, we fall short. We listen to reply or offer advice, never realizing the skills it takes to be a great listener. You will learn the 5 reflective listening skills along with one key ingredient. We will explore the art of silence and how to use it. We will understand how listening is a precious gift we offer another.

When you leave, you will know how to immediately change your default modes and develop deeper personal and professional relationships.

Learning Outcome 1: To know why we should listen Learning Outcome 2: To learn skills that help us listen well Learning Outcome 3: To learn how to use these skills in our everyday lives

Room G You Want To Lead with Impact, Here’s How!

Dale Smith, Smith Management Training and Consulting Services Are you looking to become better at leading your team and developing positive leadership traits? If so, this is the session for you. Today, there is a lot of focus on the need for soft skill development for emerging leaders. We will identify the skills that link to professional success, help you recognize any areas that might need improvement and offer steps to assist in strengthening those skills. See you there!

Learning Outcome 1: Identify Leadership Traits that are Consistent Among Great Leaders Learning Outcome 2: Recognition of How Professional Success is Linked to Soft Skill Development Learning Outcome 3: Discuss Steps to Develop and/or Strengthened any Areas that Might be Challenging

Room F Let’s Plan 2 Play Shawna Tillery, Vonda Martin, City of Greensboro How do you make community engagement work? This session will provide an overview of the tactics used by the City of Greensboro in development of the new comprehensive master plan, Plan2Play. It will explore the online and direct community engagement strategies.

Learning Outcome 1: Increased knowledge of simple accommodations to make recreation programs accessible.

Learning Outcome 1: Recognize direct and electronic engagement efforts for community outreach.

Learning Outcome 2: Recognizing staff training needs to support inclusive programs.

Learning Outcome 2: Identify strategies, methods, and tools that can promote effective engagement in their communities.

Learning Outcome 3: Examples of how to promote accessible programs to attract a new market of community members that may have encountered barriers in the past.

Learning Outcome 3: Discuss and evaluate the tool kit used as community engagement techniques in a group exercise setting.

Room G Motivating People is Hard, Here’s Why! Dale Smith, Smith Management Training & Consulting Services

Redbud Happiness is a Marathon: How to be Happier at Work and in Life Matt Jones, Life is a Marathon Motivational Speaker

In this session, you will gain insight on why motivation is so complex.

Leaders that attempt to understand the origin of motivation will be more effective when developing a strong team. We will identify myths that surround motivation, spotlight what is truly important when trying to motivate a team and discuss strategies that work. Come join us!

In Matt’s newest talk you will learn strategies to become happier at work and in life. These strategies are based off the field of Positive Psychology.

Learning Outcome 1: Recognition that Motivation is Individualistic Learning Outcome 2: Discussion of the “Why” Around the Work You Do

Learning Outcome 2: Discover the number one key to achieving anything

Learning Outcome 3: Establishing the Connection between Appreciation and Motivation

Learning Outcome 3: Gain skills to increase one’s happiness immediately

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Learning Outcome 1: Learn the number one factor that determines how happy you are

Education Sessions

As of 6/30/18, sessions and schedule subject to change.

Tuesday, September 18

Redbud They are coming. Are you ready?

8:30–9:45 a.m. Jamie Cathey with Gywnn Powell, Clemson University PRTM

Gen Z is graduating high school and joining the millennials in college, but are you ready to hire them? This student panel will help you Room G understand the next generation entering the workforce so you can And the Survey Says… better recruit, retain and understand what issues matter to Millennials Stacey Bechtold, Human Resources Greenville County PRT and Gen Z and how to connect your brand to their cause.

We all want to work somewhere awesome. Do you think your Learning Outcome 1: Foster open discussion solve the challenges organization qualifies? Employee surveys can provide important presented by generation gaps information about the health of your organization and are an important element in strategic planning.

Learning Outcome 1: Benefits of conducting an employee survey Learning Outcome 2: Challenges of conducting an employee survey Learning Outcome 3: Best practices in conducting an employee survey Room H Event & Festival Safety Angie Prosser, City of Greenville Public Information and Events Greenville Community festivals and events are celebrations that bring together hundreds, often thousands, of people. But like the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the Boston Marathon, and most recently the Route 91 Harvest music festival, events can often be a target of violence and major security threats. As professionals in the festivals and events industry, it is essential that organizers adopt a proactive approach to managing risks, and better prepare for what could happen. Learn from one of the state’s most experienced event planners with practical tools to take away and techniques to develop and implement a safe and secure event.

Learning Outcome 1: adopt a proactive approach to managing risks Learning Outcome 2: awareness that events can often be a target of violence and major security threats Learning Outcome 3: practical tools to take away and techniques to develop and implement a safe and secure event.

Room F Never Never Land Patty Newshutz, Charleston County PRC & Gable Stubbs - SGA Architects; Kevin Krick - AECOM Once upon a time, there was a parcel of land on the edge of the city on the marsh, adjacent to a cemetery that was deemed unusable.

Then a park and recreation agency and the community saw the potential and came together to create a thriving park attraction. That’s what Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission did when they transformed “Never Never Land” into a regional size skate park called SK8 Charleston. Find out why the site was selected, how they developed a master plan, the challenges of preparing the land for building and unusual architectural design elements incorporated into this unique park for the community.

Learning Outcome 1: Understand the benefits of purchasing industrial land with limited appeal and use in your community for park and recreation purposes. Evaluate the land using a matrix of criteria.

Learning Outcome 2: Understand the construction challenges and ways to overcome them. (Land preparation, permitting, flooding, and security while under construction.)

Learning Outcome 3: Learn the process of developing a master plan to develop the land with input from the local community, businesses, construction professionals and government, determine costs, manage expectations and consider the impact to the area and beyond.

Learning Outcome 2: Understand generational characteristics of emerging professionals

Learning Outcome 3: Consider motivational & training strategies for millennials & Gen Z employees

10–11:15 a.m.

Redbud Fueling Events Through Social Media Anna Catherine Thornley, Downtown Project Manager City of Greenville Takes. #hashtags. Geofilters. Modern words with unknown meanings, but vast reach and lasting impressions. Throw in your plan for a party and you now have the perfect marketing plan. With invitations, brochures and fliers taking a break from their day job, we want to introduce to you the immeasurable value in marketing your event through social media. While every event is different, the truth remains that people use their phones and computers to engage and learn about what’s happening. Don’t let your event get lost in cyberspace and let us help you maximize your footprint, and overall your fun!

Learning Outcome 1: Identification and navigation through today’s most popular social media platforms Learning Outcome 2: The most effective uses of social media for reaching the full marketing potential of your event.

Learning Outcome 3: How to engage your guests before, during and after your event takes place.

Room F How to Turn Input from Customers/Patrons and the Public into Funding Kara Davis & Janet Christy, Metropolitan Studies Institute, USC Upstate Two members of USC Upstate’s Metropolitan Studies Institute will use their experience in research, public input, program evaluation and funding justification to demonstrate the best ways to obtain patron and public input that will result in funding acquisition. Surveys, statistics, demographics and needs assessments are some of the elements that will be discussed. Attendees will also learn how to make the most of the input and information available to them to justify funding and get grants.

Learning Outcome 1: Identify the keys to effectively obtaining patron and public input.

Learning Outcome 2: Recognize strategies for translating input and information into funding justification and successful grant applications.

Learning Outcome 3: Identify tactics for creatively using available information in funding requests and identifying information gaps to be addressed in future efforts.

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Education Sessions

As of 6/30/18, sessions and schedule subject to change.

Tuesday, September 18

Room H What’s Going on with your Market?

10–11:15 a.m. Victoria Ariel, City of Greenville Public Information and Events

Market manager’s deal often have to overcome a variety of issues Room H Diving Into Aquatics - The Insider’s Edition at Operating Facilities Ray Dunham, Dave Parker, Merv Faassen De Heer, Cole Thomas, GCRT & CCPRC

Round table discussion on Aquatic. Subjects include but not limited to the following. Operations of Facilities, Hiring/Managing Staff, Risk Management, maintenance, Crisis Management.

Learning Outcome 1: Provide insight though a round table discussion on various topics that affect our profession.

Learning Outcome 2: Through question and answer provide helpful solutions to issues faced in our profession.

Learning Outcome 3: Provide enrichment to aquatic professionals though the experiences of different perspectives.

Room G Creating Quality Out-of-School Time Programs Kimberly Carmichael, SC Afterschool Alliance This session will share some statistics that illustrate the importance of afterschool programs in our communities; as well as identify the steps necessary for designing and planning an effective program.

Participants will become knowledgeable about the importance of focusing on quality as a practices of effective programming.

Learning Outcome 1: Provide participants characteristics, knowledge and tools to design a quality program Learning Outcome 2: Participants will understand what it takes to manage a quality program Learning Outcome 3: Provide providers an opportunity to network and learn from each other’s experiences.

to run a successful market. Supply and demand, quality vendor recruitment, layout, upset neighbors/businesses, rules & regulations, etc. Learn successful ways to overcome this issues and succeed Learning Outcome 1: How to recruit & retain quality vendors as well as insure that vendors are actually producing what they say they are producing.

Learning Outcome 2: Tips on coexisting peacefully with neighboring businesses.

Learning Outcome 3: Rules & regulations to make your market successful…and actually enforcing them.

Room F Marketing and Branding Strategies for the Waccamaw River Blue Trail Dr. Sarah Banks; Dr. Linda Lane, Coastal Carolina University; Cara Schildtknecht Waccamaw Riverkeeper; Laila Johnston, Winyah Bay The Waccamaw Riverkeeper and its partners are always looking for ways to “spread the word” about the importance of the Waccamaw River Blue Trail, threats to its ecosystem and benefits of its waters. This educational session will present the basics of creating, organizing and running such focus groups, introduce the essential elements of brand determination and the best practices on how to then disperse this important and now consistent message.

Learning Outcome 1: How to select and run focus groups to determine the brand of an organization or area feature according to partner groups and community members Learning Outcome 2: How to identify the best method of information dissemination about the brand to the public, volunteers and stakeholder group

Learning Outcome 3: How to determine the role and capability of partners, outfitters, volunteers and community champions in educating the public on the benefits of an organization or area feature and the 1:45–3 p.m. recreational possibilities

Room G Strategic Planning for Programs & Athletics Dr. Bob Brookover, Clemson University Often times agencies planning efforts focus solely on capital project/ facility needs. This session is intended to help programmers understand the process and how to apply the process to create strategic plans for their programs.

Learning Outcome 1: Understand basic strategic planning principles.

Learning Outcome 2: Understand assessment and data collection processes to support planning efforts.

Learning Outcome 3: Create a framework to create a program strategic plan for your agency.

Redbud Leadership Training for Supervisors - Part 1 Doug Bataille, Knox County Parks & Recreation A leadership introduction for anyone who supervises team members including the communities values, the departments mission, team building and discipline.

Learning Outcome 1: Describe the basic components to include in leadership training for supervisors.

Learning Outcome 2: List important skills and knowledge that supervisors need to be successful.

Learning Outcome 3: Recognize and discuss the importance of training that is specific to the department and community.

Visit the Exhibit Hall Be sure to visit the Exhibit Hall to chat with exhibitors who provide products and service to Recreation and Park professionals. Be sure to thank them for their support of our association.

Exhibit Hall Hours: Tuesday, September 18: 4:30-6:30 p.m. / Wednesday, September 19: 7:30–9:30 a.m.

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Education Sessions Tuesday, September 18

As of 6/30/18, sessions and schedule subject to change.

Wednesday, September 19

3:15–4:30 p.m.

9–9:45 a.m.

Room G Safety: Everyone, Everywhere Sherry Dixon, Environment, Health and Safety Manager, The Boeing Company

Techniques and tips will be shared to show the attendees how they can make a difference in their own personal safety and in the safety of coworkers, friends and family.

Learning Outcome 1: Develop an understanding for the value of injury & incident prevention Learning Outcome 2: Develop a comprehensive personal safety plan Learning Outcome 3: Develop a work safety plan Room H

Exploring Nature - Junior Natuarlist Program Stephen Schutt, Park Superintendent, Oconee PRT Junior Naturalist Program teaches children about nature and the importance of conservation. Through fun, hands-on learning, children begin to appreciate nature, understand basic ecological concepts, become aware of their impact on the environment, and take action in their community.

Learning Outcome 1: How to partner with 4-H in your County.

Learning Outcome 2: Creating a successful nature based program for kids.

Learning Outcome 3: Purchasing needs for a kid nature based program

Room F Working with Nonprofit Organizations and Vendors to Help Achieve YOUR Goals Tom O’Rourke, Professor of Practice Clemson University Publicly funded Park and Recreation Agencies will have a hard time finding additional funding. What will never change is the increased level of service that our citizens will be demanding of us. This session will prepare you to work with outside nonprofit organizations while still maintaining your own mission, vision, and values.

Room H Put it All on the Table Bill Berry, Rock Hill PRT A roundtable, open floor discussion about issues Maintenance Departments are facing around the state.

Learning Outcome: Learn about different ways colleagues from around the state are managing a variety of maintenance related issues

9:45–11 a.m.

Redbud Don’t Let Anyone Push Your Buttons! Scoring High in Emotional Intelligence Wayne Mullen, Human Resources, Greenville County Emotional intelligence is the ability to monitor one’s own and other people’s emotions, to discriminate between different emotions and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior. Some experts suggest that EI may be more important than IQ. Emotional Intelligence is like “street smarts,” as opposed to “book smarts.” Great leaders possess a high EI. Learning Outcome 1: Learn what Emotional Intelligence is and how it works Learning Outcome 2: How EI will improve your leadership skills Learning Outcome 3: The difference between EI and IQ

Room F Understanding Economic Impact Analysis Dr. Bob Brookover, Clemson University This session is designed to help participants gain a better understanding of how economic impact modeling works, data collection strategies, and how to interpret and use the results of Economic Impact studies.

Learning Outcome 1: Understand the input/output model of economic impact.

Learning Outcome 1: The participants will understand the contractual elements needed to protect themselves.

Learning Outcome 2: Learn to design and deploy economic impact surveys.

Learning Outcome 2: The participants will learn how to fairly choose outside vendors and partners for their programing.

Learning Outcome 3: Understand how to use and interpret the results of economic impact studies.

Learning Outcome 3: The participants will be able to understand how to create mission, vision, and values statements that will allow vendors and nonprofits to understand who is in control.

Room G The Urban Wilderness- A Partnership Trail to Success Doug Bataille, Knox County Parks and Recreation

Redbud Leadership Training Building a Better Teams - Part 2 Doug Bataille, Knox County Parks and Recreation

Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness was created from a unique partnership of governments, non-profits and private land owners. The trail system has provided new recreation opportunities, real estate increases, business development and community pride in south Knoxville.

A leadership introduction for anyone who supervises team members including the communities values, the departments mission, team building and discipline.

Learning Outcome 1: Recognize the value of creating strong partnerships in your community to accomplish big ideas.

Learning Outcome 1: Describe the basic components to include in leadership training for supervisors.

Learning Outcome 2: Describe what opportunities may exist that connect with new trends in parks and recreation.

Learning Outcome 2: List important skills and knowledge that supervisors need to be successful.

Learning Outcome 3: Discuss key components of creating unique experiences utilizing existing assets and working with partners in economic development.

Learning Outcome 3: Recognize and discuss the importance of training that is specific to the department and community.

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Education Sessions

As of 6/30/18, sessions and schedule subject to change.

Wednesday, September 19 9:45–11 a.m. Room H

Room H Building & Facility Inspections: Sounds Tougher Than It Is Peter Luciano, Director of Operations US&S Inc. Sharing tips on ways to take the dread out of making sure your facility/ building are properly inspected on a frequent basis.

Learning Outcome 1: Learn techniques on how to properly and efficiently perform building and facility inspections.

Learning Outcome 2: Learn about ways colleagues from around the state are managing maintenance issues Learning Outcome 3: Learn about ways colleagues from around the state are managing maintenance issues

Good Help is Hard to Find Stacey Bechtold, Human Resources Greenville County PRT Having trouble finding good staff out there in a hiring environment boasting historic low employment? You are definitely not the only one. Join us as we discuss tips and strategies to optimize your recruiting success.

Learning Outcome 1: Understand the challenges and impact of today’s hiring environment.

Learning Outcome 2: Expand your repertoire of recruiting strategies that work.

Learning Outcome 3: Share innovative recruiting approaches PRT professionals around the state are utilizing.

Redbud 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Media Relations in a Social Media World

Donald B. Porter, Ed.D Public Affairs Manager, Room G Greenville Police Department Strategic Learning: Planning to Plan An organization needs to establish a climate for media relations Colin Young, Park and Development Planner Greenville County PRT This session will utilize presenting, scenarios based Q & A, and if Set a course for your department by analyzing organizational health, appropriate, an actual “hands-on” demonstration. identifying priorities, and developing strategic initiatives to guide Learning Outcome 1: How to ensure your organization’s reputation is decision-making. promoted and to deflect criticism.

Learning Outcome 1: Methods of self-assessment in organizational Learning Outcome 2: How to detect public issues as they emerge and health through staff surveys and retreats address them directly.

Learning Outcome 2: Development of strategic issues facing your Learning Outcome 3: How can you establish a cooperative climate department to plan for success with media / public relations.

Learning Outcome 3: Data-based decision making opportunities

through analysis of parks and recreation priorities

12:45–2 p.m.

Room F

The Importance of Community Health Partnerships NOMA Studio 220 (2nd Floor) Valerie Tucker, Mobile Health Clinic Greenville Health System

Honors & Awards Luncheon

This session will discuss the importance of Community Health Partnerships within Parks and Recreation. How do we continue to bridge the gap of quality health care within our communities?

Greenville Health System will discuss their approach currently within the Greenville Community.

SCRPA presents awards in categories that include: Champion for our Community, Legislator of the Year, Programming Excellence, Parks Excellence, Agency of the Year, State Merit Award, Professional of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, and Robert L. Reid Lifetime Achievement & Hall of Fame Award.

SCRPA branches and districts may present the own individual merit award winner (professional of the year) that they judge.

Those awards are automatically submitted to be selected for the State Merit Award winner listed above.

Learning Outcome 1: Learn the importance of community health partnerships with their local hospitals Learning Outcome 2: Learn how Greenville Health System approaches Community Health as a whole Learning Outcome 3: Learn ways to market to their community through continued initiatives and appropriate education opportunities

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Encouraging

Student Engagement in Conference Experiences

By Samuel G. Roberson, Sr. Ph.D., Assistant Professor - Human Performance and Recreation, Claflin University - College of Education

“As a student, I was very hesitant when offered the opportunity to attend the national conference in New Orleans.

I had never attended a professional conference before, and I did not know what to expect. I felt that I was underqualified and ill-prepared. When we arrived, it was a bit overwhelming. These feelings quickly faded once we checked in and headed to the convention center, where we were greeted with warm smiles and welcoming gestures. As we explored the many informational sessions they had throughout the day, we had a chance to engage in active learning and group discussions.

Throughout the experience, I found myself reflecting on my growth as a student and young professional. I did not know what I was capable of until I was put in the setting to use the skills that I have gained. The biggest take away from the conference in New Orleans was the abundance of business cards that I brought back with me. For someone to look at me, listen to me speak, glance at my resume, and be interested in me enough to hand me their business card and be willing to talk to me about possible job offers and internships meant everything to me. It gave me a sense of accomplishment, but it also encouraged me to continue to learn and grow.”

- Jamela Williams*

“Youth voice” suggests that youth will actively participate and thrive when they perceive that their voice is being genuinely heard. What happened to Jamela was life impacting in terms of how she might engage as a participant in solutions to community problems in the future as a recreation professional and active citizen. She adapted to a new and promising experience and persevered through the new and sometimes uncomfortable situations to learn, grow and network. I would argue that interactions experienced are now transferable because she feels validated by having been heard, noticed, and acknowledged by professional adults. Certainly she has entertained the cordiality of recreation professionals that work daily to meet the leisure needs of their communities.

I have personally observed a positive change in Jamela’s confidence since our return to Claflin University. Without hesitation, she has accepted opportunities to speak about the importance of students attending conferences to student peers, with incoming freshmen and to faculty. Jamela’s glow of confidence has been quite transparent.

As with Jamela’s experience, this type of constructive youth voice building mechanism boosts self-confidence, increases awareness of job mobility, enhances social networking skills, and demonstrates what lifelong learning looks like among professionals that typically appear passionate about their careers. My experience with taking students to attend SCRPA and NRPA conferences have

both rendered positive esteem responses and career opportunity confidence. For many, it’s perseverance through these new situations and a major growth step beyond their comfort zone to consider themselves employable within network across the United States; an important mindset to have in a global society.

Five of Jamela’s peers took her advice and attended the SCRPA joint conference and had a similarly memorable experience.

Faculty with students majoring in recreation or other fields looking to work in the community are encouraged to attend SCRPA for jobs and as a way of learning more about how recreation professionals manage and affect health and wellness, cultural opportunities, quality of life, economic impact, parks and trails, and bring people together like no other profession.

SCRPA has a student membership and provides workshops and other benefits targeted toward student audiences throughout the year that provide wonderful opportunities for the growing future of Parks and Recreation.

Jamela’s trip to the NRPA annual congress in New Orleans was made possible by the generous support from the School of Education and the Provost office of Claflin University, which supports experiential learning as part of a key LEADS initiative which stands for leadership, experiential learning, academics success, diverse learners and student success.

*Jamela Williams is a 2018 graduate of Claflin University in the Human Performance and Recreation Department housed in the School of Education. She was a recipient of a 2018 SCRPA student scholarship award.

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Preservation Through Adaptation

By Red Watson, CPRP, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Greer

In an effort to meet growing demand from the cultural arts community, the City of Greer is planning for its future. By revitalizing a 63-year-old building and adapting its use, we have the center piece of our new “Arts District.”

The SC Wesleyan Church building, originally built in 1955 and located in the heart of downtown Greer, was used as their tabernacle for their camps and retreats. When the camp site was relocated to Table Rock in 1983, the building and property was deeded to the City. Renamed the “Greer City Auditorium”, the building was rented to local churches before it became the first home of the South Carolina Children’s Theatre. When they outgrew the space, the building sat vacant for nearly 15 years, before another local church entered into a lease agreement with the City and occupied the building for 11 years, making nearly one million dollars’ worth of renovations (HVAC, office space, etc.) during their occupancy.

In 2015 the church vacated the building, and the City of Greer seized the opportunity to transform the building into a Cultural Arts Center and develop the adjoining 3 acre park. A master plan for the City that was completed that year identified the section of town, in which the building is located, as an “Arts District”. The demand for Cultural Arts programming has grown tremendously in the City, so it made sense to make this the home for Cultural Arts.

SGA Architecture was selected to lead the design of the building in 2017 and construction is scheduled to begin in September of this year. The building will receive a new roof, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression system, security system and Internet Technology, as well as a parking lot. Improvements to the building for

The demand for Cultural Arts programming has grown tremendously in the City, so it made sense to make this the home for Cultural Arts.

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If you are looking for an example of an agency preserving a building and adapting its use, look no further than the City of Greer. programming will include large classrooms for pottery and art classes, rentable studios for local artists, a theatre that seats approximately 125 people, a formal lobby and new office space. The City was able to salvage the existing stage for the theatre, which was an original part of the building.

The park will be completely developed to include walking trails, park lighting, way finding signage, an amphitheater, educational rain gardens, a playground and infrastructure that will enable the park to host festivals and events.

The “Center for the Arts” renovation will total over two million dollars and construction is expected to conclude in April of 2019. If you are looking for an example of an agency preserving a building and adapting its use, look no further than the City of Greer.

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“We look at it like ‘bring it – whatever comes at us, we’ll deal with it and make it work for the tournament.’”

An upcoming 2018 youth baseball district tournament hosted by St. Andrew’s Parks and Playground was under discussion at a St. Andrew’s team meeting…

Umpires, concessions, parking, scorekeepers – all the usual pieces of the tournament puzzle fell into place.

Then, the dreaded “R” word came up: Rain. It’s the four-letter word loathed by players, parents, coaches, and tournament hosts during the summer all-star season. The wet stuff wreaks havoc with schedules, brackets, travel plans, and more.

But, at St. Andrew’s Parks, Maintenance Director Patrick Jonas and his team look forward to meeting the challenge of turning “rained

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out” into “play ball” at the agency’s award-winning, meticulously maintained field complex in Charleston.

“We look at it like ‘bring it – whatever comes at us, we’ll deal with it and make it work for the tournament,’” Jonas said. “We’re ready to handle almost any rain issue to keep things on schedule as much as we can.”

It’s quite a sight to see the St. Andrew’s maintenance team in action, preparing what starts as a mud bog mixed with huge pools of standing water into a safe, playable baseball diamond.

The team, which includes Jonas and maintenance technicians Chris Pote, Joe Carter, Mike Gladney, and John Brooks, utilizes everything from heavy equipment to simple rakes during the transformations.

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An especially memorable “rained out” to “play ball” situation occurred in 2008, when St. Andrew’s hosted a Babe Ruth Baseball Southeast Regional for teams of 11year olds from multiple states. The championship game featuring Glen Allen, Virg. and Coosa, Ala. was set for a Sunday afternoon, when a strong storm hit. The players and family members had checked out of their Charleston hotels and needed to get the game in and get on the road home Sunday night.

So, Jonas and his crew, along with St. Andrew’s Parks team members including Executive Director Kevin Walsh, went to work on a seemingly hopelessly drenched field. The teams and parents looked on in admiration as in less than two hours, the facility was ready for the first pitch.

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“Daddy, I’d like to play soccer.

Would you help coach?”

My son was 6 at the time. He, like most other boys, was trying to show his independence, but he did not want his dad to be too far away. He wanted that comfort zone!

My first thoughts were: Coach soccer? I do not even know how many players play the game! I am definitely not qualified to coach soccer. That answer was easy.

No! But then, I remembered a conversation I had with my own father.

“I know what I’ll do if I drop it. I’ll dive in after it!”

My mom had just passed away, and my dad and I were riding on his new pontoon boat. It was really sharp, and rigged for fishing! He had these nice rod holders that screwed onto the rails, and we were ready to go catch some fish!

Those rod holders were $25.00 a piece, and he had 12 of them. While screwing them onto the rails, they could have easily been dropped into the lake! No big deal.

I would have dove in after them, after all they were his.

So that is what I told him. I would just go after them. I will never forget what he said to me next. He did not miss a beat, and there was no doubt what his thoughts were: “If you drop one of those rod holders, you had better leave it on the bottom of the lake! I can replace a rod holder, but I can never replace you!”

Such a powerful statement! There was no doubt about his priorities. I was in awe!

I was so proud to be his son because I knew what I meant to him! Not only did I know it, he said it!

I have to say that as I was growing up my father took every step with me. He not only coached my teams, but he supported me in everything I did. He was right there!

I have tried to duplicate those feelings with my own children. At times I succeed, and at times I fail. I am not inventing the wheel, I am just trying to practice what I have been taught!

So, yes that was my 1st year coaching soccer!

Thought to ponder: “Would your children feel their importance with you, or would they dive into harms way to retrieve a meaningless object they lost?”

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