NYSRPS "The Voice" Spring/Summer 2019

Voice

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF NEW YORK STATE RECREATION AND PARK SOCIETY

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2019 REC SUMMIT Full Conference Guide Inside • 10 Concurrent Sessions Daily • Evening Social Details • Two-Day Exhibit Hall • Keynote by Rich Ruffalo

Sharing Memories of Graham Skea Can Playing Tennis Increase Life Span?

An Experience Partner: Eppley Institute NY Enacts New Laws to Combat Sexual Harassment The Inclusive Recreation Resource Center

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New York State Recreation and Park Society, Inc. Saratoga Spa State Park 19 Roosevelt Dr., Suite 200 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 www.nysrps.org (518) 584-0321

Our Mission: The New York State Recreation & Park Society (NYSRPS) is the principal organization advancing the value of parks, recreation, and leisure services through professional development of its members and citizen engagement.

NYSRPS has served the leisure service industry for more than 75 years as an independent, nonprofit, public interest, professional membership association dedicated to the following: • To function in such a manner as will further the interests of the leisure service movement, its professionals and leaders in voluntary, public, private, and commercial agencies.

• To promote principles and standards for the improvement of leisure services and to encourage studies and research in professional relations.

• To affiliate for our mutual benefit and cooperation on local, state, and national levels, and with those organizations in similar or related fields.

• To educate the public in regard to the principles and goals of the leisure service industry.

• To assist in the advancement of the leisure services, recreation and parks, and environmental conservation fields.

• To study legislation pertaining to the leisure services and further that legislation which is in the public’s best interest.

• To provide opportunities for professional growth of individuals employed in the leisure service industry.

• To develop a public awareness of the necessity of recreation as a vital part of life.

• To stimulate a widening interest in leisure services in local communities and statewide through conservation and development of leisure resources.

Executive Office Staff Executive Director: Lisa Morahan Financial Coordinator: Ann Marie Pendergast Member Services Coordinator: Katrina Clay Intern: Rebecca Stoner-LaFountain Deadlines for articles, photos and advertising: Fall/Winter 2019: July 15, 2019 Spring/Summer 2020: January 15, 2020 All members of NYSRPS receive The Voice, reduced registration rates to the NYSRPS Annual Conference and One Day Seminars, as well as discounts on the Continuing Education Unit Program. NYSRPS areas of involvement and service include Legislation, Workshops and Seminars, Conferences, Membership Publications, Continuing Education Units, and the Discount Ticket Program. The information and articles contained within this publication are for your consideration and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of NYSRPS. NYSRPS reserves the right to approve all material in The Voice.

All requests for articles, photos, and advertising should be made to the Membership Services Coordinator at 518.584.0321 or pr@nysrps.org.

TABLE OF CONTENTS From the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2018-19 NYSRPS Board of Directors / Committee Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Regional Partners and Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Downstate Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 In Memoriam: Graham Skea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2019 REC SUMMIT Conference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22 New York Enacts Laws to Combat Sexual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Inclusive Recreation Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26 Can Playing Tennis Increase Life Span? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 An Experience Partner: Eppley Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Apply Today for the NRPA Director’s School Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . 32 NYSRPS Commercial Buyer’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-36

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From the Executive Director I am very proud to report the state of our State Society is strong and 2019 is here to enjoy the fruits of our labor!

Hello NYSRPS Member, I will keep this letter from my Director’s desk brief as I would like you to spend the precious moments you have to enjoy this season’s VOICE magazine reading the articles and reviewing the incredible REC Summit conference program information within. When I began serving as the official Executive Director there was much to do in terms of updating our processes and founding documents to make this association as streamlined and efficient as possible. I am very proud to report the state of our State Society is strong and 2019 is here to enjoy the fruits of our labor!

With the passage of our Constitution and Bylaws in 2018, NYSRPS has significantly improved systems of operation for committee work. Board officers responsible for committee oversight now act as liaisons so approximately every 60 days the NYSRPS Executive Board is updated on the efforts of our volunteers.

Committees of the five core services in particular are working hard to enact the goals and objectives identified in last year’s

Strategic Plan update. The new membership management system is in full operation so please log into your Member’s Only account if you have not done so yet. As the saying goes, many hands make light work and on behalf of the staff at the Society office thank you for participating as a member, and or committee volunteer.

The most exciting news at this moment though is the NY REC Summit planned for April 7-9, 2019 in Lake Placid, NY. If you have not yet reserved your lodging and registration, do so now! This three-day event will be a collective effort by both NYSRPS and our friends at NYSTRA; two annual conferences celebrated as one. Together an impressive program with over 100 presenters has been developed, rounded out by an equally enjoyable evening program.

I would like to extend a very special thank you to our Program Partners for this year’s REC Summit including the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, New York State Department of Health,

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, National Recreation and Park Association, American Camp Association, Paul Smith’s College, and the Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. This all for one effort is emblematic of what our agencies pursue each and every day to make NY State a great place to live, work and play.

As always, thank you to you our NYSRPS members who put 100% into your profession.

It is because of you and/or your love of the Society that makes leading this association so enjoyable. I am thrilled we are a not-for-profit and a zero-net gain at the end of the fiscal year is the objective. Reinvesting in our people and programs, returning back to you completely what you put in, is my goal and I could not be more honored once again to wear the badge of Director for the New York State Recreation & Park Society.

Sincerely, Lisa Morahan NYSRPS Executive Director

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2018-19 NYSRPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS / COMMITTEE CHAIRS EXECUTIVE BOARD President Debra Keville 518-506-6928 debrakeville623@gmail.com 1 year term - Expires 2019 President-Elect Charry Lawson Town of Onondaga Parks and Recreation Department 315-469-3464 charry2@juno.com 1 year term - Expires 2019 Immediate Past President Eric Bacon Town of Camillus Parks & Recreation 315-487-3600 ebacon@townofcamillus.com 1 year term - Expires 2019 Vice President of Programs & Services Gregg Goodman Upstate Safe Play Phone: (585) 752-1980 ggoodman474@gmail.com 2 year term - Expires 2020

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Region I Representative Jason Marra, Great Neck Parks District 65 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11024 Phone: 516-487-7665 jmarra@greatneckparks.org 3 year term - Expires 2020 Region I Representative Tom Meyering wn of Poughkeepsie Recreation Department Phone: 845-485-3628 tmeyering@townofpoughkeepsie-ny.gov 3 year term - Expires 2021 Region II Representative Patrick McGinnis City of Binghamton, Parks and Recreation Phone: (607) 772-7017 prmcginnis@cityofbinghamton.com 3 year term - Expires 2021

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Annual Conference Committee Jeff Myers, Town of Perinton Recreation and Parks Department Linanne Conroy, Town of Penfield Recreation Department Recognition and Awards Committee Charry Lawson, Town of Onondaga Parks & Recreation Constitution and Bylaws Committee Gregg Goodman, Upstate Safe Play Professional Ethics Committee Linanne Conroy, Town of Penfield Recreation Department Past Presidents Committee Eric Bacon, Town of Camillus Parks & Recreation Strategic Planning Committee Chairs

Region II Representative Leiko Benson Onondaga County Parks 315-453-6712 leikobenson@ongov.net 3 year term - Expires 2019

Public Policy Development Peter Finn

Region III Representative Joseph Menter Grand Island Recreation Phone: 716-773-9680 jmenter@grand-island.ny.us 3 year term - Expires 2020

Professional Development Kristine Zingaro, Town of Manlius Recreation

Treasurer Nathan Nagle Village of Horseheads Phone: 607-739-5691 nnagle@horsehead.org 2 year term - Expires 2020

Region III Representative Linanne Conroy Town of Penfield Recreation Department Phone: 585-340-8655 conroy@penfield.org 3 year term - Expires 2019

Resource Development Paul Blake, American Pool Consultants

Secretary Julie LaFave City of Syracuse Dept. of Parks and Recreation Phone: 315-473-4330 JLaFave@syrgov.net 2 year term - Expires 2019

Honorary Representative Maryann Corbisiero New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Regional Programs & Services 518-474-0457 Maryann.Corbisiero@parks.ny.gov

Vice President of Professional Development Kristine Zingaro Town of Manlius Recreation Department Phone: 315-637-5188 kzingaro@townofmanlius.org 2 year term - Expires 2019

Public Awareness Tom Venniro, Hilton-Parma Recreation Department

Upcoming Board Meetings Board meetings are at 10 a.m. and are open to all to attend. We welcome guests and encourage participation.

Please contact lisa@nysrps.org for meeting room specifics and location.

April 8, 2019 4:30 p.m.

Lake Placid Conference Center

2018-19 NYSRPS Executive Board Executive Board (left to right): Immediate Past - President, Eric Bacon, Region I Representative Tom Meyering, VP Programs and Services Gregg Goodman, Region II Representative Patrick McGinnis, Region III Representative Linanne Conroy, Region II Representative Leiko Benson, Treasurer Nathan Nagle, President Debra Keville, VP Professional Development Kristine Zingaro and President - Elect Charry Lawson. Not pictured- Region I Representative, Jason Marra and Region III Representative, Joseph Menter

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Membership Development Tom Meyering, Town of Poughkeepsie Recreation Department

May 16, 2019 (Final 2018-19 Board Meeting) Please refer to the “Members Only” section of the NYSRPS website under Membership for important Board documents and the latest approved minutes at nysrps.org.

REGIONAL PARTNER AND AFFILIATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS NYSRPS REGIONS

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Region 1 – Hudson Valley, Long Island, Metro, and Westchester Region 2 – Central NY, Capital Region, Adirondack/Lake Champlain & North Country Region 3 – Genesee Valley & Niagara Frontier Affiliates and Regional Partners are encouraged to share news and events with NYSRPS. Please send submissions by the 15th of the month to pr@nysrps.org.

REGIONAL PARTNERS Central NY Recreation and Park Society (CNYRPS) President: Leiko Benson, Onondaga County Parks Past President: Tom White, Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs, Retired President –Elect: Megan Ball, Town of DeWitt Recreation Department Secretary: Patrick McGinnis, City of Binghamton Parks & Recreation Treasurer: Charlie Bisnett , Onondaga County Parks Member-at-Large: Kristine Zingaro, Town of Manlius Member-at-Large: Eric Sopchak, Onondaga County Parks Member-at-Large: Jack Davison, Town of Onondaga Member-at-Large: Geoffrey Peppel, SUNY Cortland / Inclusive Recreation Resource Center Member-at-Large: Jennifer Whiston, Town of Sullivan Parks & Recreation

President: Nick Berlin, Town of Perinton Past President: Ashley Vent, Town of Chili President-Elect: Anke Applebaum, Town of Hamlin Treasurer: Stacie Paris, Town of Gates Secretary: Kelly Bartell, Hilton-Parma Recreation Member at Large: Ryan Rockefeller, Hilton-Parma Recreation Member at Large: Craig Ross, Town of Henrietta North Country Leisure Service Professionals (NCRLP) President: Matt Curatolo, Ogdensburg Vice President: Mike McCabe, Massena Secretary: Tia Beaulieu, Ogdensburg

AFFILIATES Long Island Leisure Services Association (LILSA) President: Anthony Martino Vice President: Tom McGerty Secretary: Meghan Sullivan Treasurer: Manny Falzon Board Member: William Brown Board Member: Kate Schneider Board Member: Vanessa Von Seggern

Niagara Frontier (NFRPS) President: Joseph Menter, Town of Grand Island President-Elect: Sara Lester, Gateway Longview Past President: Ed Leak, Town of Orchard Park Secretary: Rose Flading, Town of Lancaster Treasurer: Lynn Kosuta, Town of Cheektowaga Member-at-Large: Josh Haeick, Village of Hamburg Member-at-Large: Mandy Lofft, City of Tonawanda Member-at-Large: Marty Denecke, Town of Hamburg Member-at-Large: Nicole Fields, Town of Tonawanda Westchester Recreation and Park Society (WRAPS) President: Brian Gray, Village of Scarsdale Past- President: Matt Arone, Village of Sleepy Hollow Vice-President: David Goldberg, Town of Poundridge Secretary: Kim O’Brien, Town of Bedford Treasurer: Sally Veltidi, Town of Eastchester Member-at-Large: Matt Trainor, Town of Pleasantville Member-at-Large: Bob Kaczmareck, Village of Scarsdale Member-at-Large: Kyle Peterson, Village of Briarcliff Manor Member-at-Large: Beth Bricker, Westchester County PRC Member-at-Large: William Camarra, City of Peekskill Member-at-Large: Jen Giusti, Town of North Castle

Hudson Valley Leisure Services Association (HVLSA) President: Chip Connington, Town of Clarkstown Vice President: Steve Olsen, Dutchess County Parks Secretary: Jessica Dickinson, Town of Union Vale Treasurer: Tom Quinlisk, Orange County Parks Member-at-Large: Matt Veronesi, Town of New Windsor Member-at-Large: Rob Petrillo, Town of Newburgh Member-at-Large: Jeanne Scigliano, Town of Beekman Metropolitan Recreation and Park Society (METRO) President: Jeremy Cash, St. Joseph’s College Vice President: Vacant Secretary: Allois Simpkins Douse Treasurer: Michelle Bracco

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25TH ANNIVERSAY

2019 DOWNSTATE CONFERENCE

NOV 2019

WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER | WHITE PLAINS, NY

2018 Downstate Conference a Resounding Success!

On Tuesday November 13, 2018, the Downstate Conference committee enjoyed hosting 250 attendees and presenters at the Westchester County Center.

We would especially like to thank the following exhibitors for their participation in the Downstate Conference: • Animal Embassy

• Encore Kids

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Approximately 30 exhibitors had the opportunity to meet with delegates and share their products and services with park, recreation and therapeutic recreation professionals.

• Barton & Loguidice

• Flaghouse

• Randolph Rose

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• Jonathan Blair Magic

• RecDesk Software

• CommunityPass

• Kompan

• Site Specialists, Ltd.

• Copeland Coating

• Liturgical Publications

• Skyhawks Sports

The combined efforts of HVLSA, WRAPS, METRO, NYSTRA and NYSRPS make this event possible. Tentatively mark your calendars for November 2019 for the milestone 25th Anniversary Downstate Conference!

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• David Engel

• Musco Sports Lighting

Entertainment • Discount School Supply • EDS Presentations

• NYSTRA • NYSRPS • Partac / Beam Clay • Play-Well TEKnologies • Playground Medic

Academy • Sport-Tech Acrylics Corp.

• The Adventure Park • The LandTek Group • Thunder Ridge Ski Area • Young Equipment

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Save the date! April 26-28, 2020 Westchester, NY Watch www.nysrps.org for 2020 Downstate Conference information.

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IN MEMORIAM: GRAHAM SKEA | 1928-2018

Sharing Memories of Graham Skea

By Pat Urquhart

It is very strange to be sitting down to share some personal memories of Graham Skea who passed away September 26, 2018 with his family at his side in Middletown, NY at the age of 90. Graham was a true giant in the parks and recreation field and a mentor and good friend.

course, tennis courts, boating pond, night skiing and a horse riding ring..

In 1971, he pushed the county to purchase the 648 acre Warwick Park,, the future site of of Hickory Hills golf course. In 1975, he secured the donation of the 1768 Brick House in Montgomery, Between 1977 and 1983 Graham worked with the Orange County Citizens Foundation to buy the former D&H Canal from 30 owners. In 1990 he began the arboretum.

Graham graduated from East Orange High School and enrolled in Seton Hall University which he attended on a basketball scholarship for two years before enlisting in the US Navy.

Following his honorable discharge he completed his English degree at Upsala College where he continued to play basketball. He captained his high school and college teams.

After graduating from Upsala College in he went to work for the East Orange Recreation and Parks Department moving into the Assistant Supt. of Recreation position. Five years later he was promoted to Supt. of Recreation and won awards for his creative touch in the playgrounds, At that time I was attending Upsala College and worked part time for the East Orange Recreation Dept.

I was on the playground developing programs at the East Orange Oval and Columbian playgrounds. I remember seeing his wife, Shirley, coming by to visit Graham, pushing a carriage with some of their 6 children In those days we had to wear green dresses as uniforms making our own! The big word out was to be careful not to be sitting down on the park benches when we were supposed to be involving the kids in programs, Graham was known to show up unexpectedly and observe the staff from behind bushes at the entrance!!

Graham was excellent in guiding us and encouraging us to be creative, Thus I produced many playground festivals and shows. This was a base used frequently in my later career in the City of Syracuse Parks Dept. and Town of Manlius Recreation Dept.

During these years he would send me newspaper articles and kept encouraging me in my career and catching up at New York State Recreation and Park Society conferences now and then. We both were active in NYSRPS roles over the years, and it was my pleasure to nominate him and to present his award for Distinguished Service. Then in 1991 I was honored to receive the Distinguished Service award which he presented to me.

In 1967 Graham accepted a position as Commissioner of Orange County Parks and moved his family to Montgomery, NY. My husband and I and two sons were living south of Boston where I was teaching and working part time for the Norwood, Mass. Parks and Recreation Dept. My husband was transferred to Syracuse for his business. After we got settled, I went to work for the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Dept. part time. I lost track of Graham until around the early 70’s at a conference in the Catskills which I attended with the group from city parks.

In the meantime Graham was busy getting to work in Orange County making plans to preserve open space, In 1969 he secured the donation of the Thomas Bull homestead and 169 acres, founding the Hill Hold Museum and increasing the the future Thomas Bull Memorial to 652 acres. Between 1967 and 1973, he oversaw numerous new programs and offerings at Thomas Bull, including a day camp area, golf

Graham was excellent in guiding us and encouraging us to be creative.

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In 1995 Graham pushed for the establishment of the Hudson River Park. In 2003 he oversaw the acquisition of the 67 acre Blackburne farm, adjacent to Thomas Bull and the county takeover of Crestview Lake in New Windsor. Graham retired in 2005 leaving a parks system that had grown to over 3000 acres including hiking trails, historic sites, arboretum, parks and a ski lodge which was renamed the Graham Skea Parks and Recreation Center.

During these years Graham paved the way for me in the state society introducing me to so many.

We were both on the Mid Atlantic Regional Council and active with the National Recreation and Park Association receiving awards.

So many from that era as Joe Caverly, Joe Conway and Joe Davidson were many I was privileged to meet and know because of Graham Skea.

He dedicated his life to bettering the lives of residents of East Orange, NJ and and Orange County, NY.

He dedicated his life to bettering the lives of residents of East Orange, NJ and Orange County, NY.

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A Leader in Online PRT Education Clemson University is one of the nation’s top universities in graduate education in the fields of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and related disciplines. This includes well-established online programs that help working professionals purse their passion, reset their careers, and advance professionally.

Clemson University offers the following online graduate degrees: • Master of Science in Youth Development Leadership • Master in Public Administration (MPA) – with specializations in Local & State Government, Non-Profit Management, Sustainability & Public Administration, Emergency Management, and Homeland Defense & Security

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Limited time NYSRPS member offer…

Well-qualified SCRPA members may request a wavier of the $80 application fee. To do this, please include your resumé in an email to the address above and mention code #NYFREEAPP.

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Lake Placid, New York • April 7-9, 2019 Co-Sponsored by the New York State Recreation & Park Society (NYSRPS) and the New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association (NYSTRA)

Welcome to the 2019 REC SUMMIT! Co-Sponsored by the New York State Recreation and Park Society (NYSRPS) and the New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association (NYSTRA), the 2019 REC SUMMIT will be a first of its kind gathering of leading recreation stakeholders from across New York State. With the mission to serve professionals and equip them to best preserve, protect and enhance recreational opportunities in NY State, NYSRPS and NYSTRA will lead the way!

Conference Program The 2019 REC SUMMIT will feature topical sessions led by New York’s leading advisors from a variety of recreation sectors. We are honored to host the following program partners: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the National Recreation and Park Association, the New York State Department of Health, American Camp Association, Paul Smith’s College, and Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

REC SUMMIT 2019 – Two Associations, One United Purpose

Program at a Glance Saturday, April 6 • Pre-Conference Institutes, NYSTRA Board Meeting, VIP Cocktail Social (By Invite Only)

Sunday, April 7 • Registration: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Sessions : 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Keynote Address: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

• NYSTRA Awards: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

• Miracle on “The Rocks!” Social: 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Monday, April 8 • Breakfast / Wellness Program: 6:30 - 8 a.m.

• Registration: 7:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Sessions: 8 - 11:15 a.m.

• Exclusive Exhibit Hall / Lunch: 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Sessions: 1 - 4:15 p.m.

• NYSRPS/NYSTRA Annual Meetings: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

• Exhibit Hall Happy Hour: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

• NYSRPS Annual Awards Dinner: 7 - 8:30 p.m.

• Delta Blues Social (Open to Everyone): 8 - 11 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9 • Breakfast / Wellness Program: 6:30 - 8 a.m.

• Registration: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Sessions: 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

• Final Exhibit Hall with Raffle Drawings: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Endnote Lunch: 12:45 - 2 p.m.

2019 REC SUMMIT Rates Full Conference, NYSRPS/NYSTRA Members.........................$285 Full Conference, Non-Members............................................$360 Monday/Tuesday Only........................................................$235 Full Conference (Committee, Speaker, Award Recipient).......... $210 One Day (Monday or Tuesday).............................................. $160 Retiree or Spouse................................................................ $160 One Day (Sunday)..................................................................$85 Student................................................................................$60 NYSRPS Awards Dinner Only..................................................$50 NYSTRA Awards Dinner Only..................................................$50 Awards Receipient (Dinner Only)................................... No charge REC SUMMIT Program Partner...................................... No charge

Keynote

Keynote Speaker: Rich Ruffalo • OUTSTANDING COACH OF THE YEAR • OUTSTANDING TEACHER OF THE YEAR • PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST • MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER • FEATURED IN “THE STUFF” Rich is one of a few select extraordinary individuals featured in The Stuff, Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, and Succeed written by Sharlee Jeter and Sampson Davis.

This May 2018 release was written to benefit Sharlee’s brother Derek Jeter’s Foundation, Turn 2, created to turn youth away from drugs and addiction and towards healthy lifestyles.

Download the Conference App! The EVENTSENTIAL app will help you make the most of your annual conference experience. Download the “Eventsential” app on your mobile device and then search for “NYSRPS” to locate and download the conference guide.

Directions for Installation & Use of the Conference App 1. On your mobile device search “Eventsential” in your App Store, then follow with the rest of the instructions.

2. Open the Eventsential App on your smartphone 3. At the top, in the “Search for org or event” bubble, type NYSRPS 4. Select the NY 2019 REC SUMMIT Pop Up window 5. In the lower right-hand corner, select “Select this Event” 6. Select “Continue”

To register, visit www.NYSRPS.org

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Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, Lake Placid is certainly one of New York’s most picturesque villages. A village built by the Olympics, it remains a mecca today for healthy living enthusiasts visiting from around the world and is the perfect fit to celebrate the 2019 REC SUMMIT. A greatly discounted group rate has been secured at the Golden Arrow and the Crowne Plaza, conveniently located just steps away from the conference center, to make attending the REC SUMMIT most affordable. Conference goers surely can reserve lodging at any of the many hotels and B&B’s available close to the conference.

Please check the NYSRPS website for reservation information at nysrps.org.

Enjoy Lake Placid’s state-of-art new conference center for the 2019 REC SUMMIT. Nestled in the heart of Main Street with beautiful views of the Adirondacks, attendees will enjoy educational sessions, the Exhibit Arena, socials and more in this convenient venue.

REC SUMMIT Socials Miracle on “The Rocks!” Social

Northwoods and Delta Blues Social

Sunday, April 7th 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Monday, April 8th 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

In classic recreation style the Sunday evening SUMMIT Social will be enjoyed at the famous 1980 Herb Brooks Arena, on the Mezzanine and through the Olympic Museum. Strap on skates and enjoy the ice, a hockey shot or try curling for the first time!

Register at nysrps.org/socials.

Enjoy the evening social with friends and colleagues at Delta Blues at the Northwoods Hotel. Compete for top honors playing darts, ping pong, pool and enjoy a variety of other party games. Music and DJ booth provided

by Tones Entertainment.

No registration is required.

Olympic Tours by Jim Rogers offered at “The Rocks!” Social

7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the 1980 We are fortunate to have Jim Rogers facilitating two guided tours of the Olympic skating venues at the Sunday Night Rec Summit Social. Jim has lived in Lake Placid since 1961 and has worked in the radio business for 50 years. He played a big role in bringing the Olympics back to Lake Placid in 1980 by serving on the Process & Organizing Committee as Chairman of the Protocol Division. Jim accumulated a wealth of knowledge from this experience and in 2003 began giving tours to people “because there is just so much to tell!”. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the 1980 Olympics from an inside perspective!

Locat ion + Socials

REC SUMMIT Location & Conference Venue

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Schedule

Conference Schedule & Sessions Sunday, April 7 6:30 - 8 A.M. Breakfast, HOTELS 7 - 8 A.M. Wellness Initiative Enjoy a walk around Mirror Lake 7:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. Registration, ROOM: CC- EDELWEISS 9 - 10:30 A.M. (w)RECking the Stigma: Effective programming for youth with HIV ROOM: CC-SALON C Bibliotherapy as a Therapeutic Treatment Modality ROOM: CC-SALON B 10:45 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. Outpatient Mental Health Programming: How to Teach Personal Growth ROOM: CC-SALON C Pedagogic Love and Commitment: Strategies of Engagement for RT’s and Program Leaders ROOM: CC-SALON B Recreation’s Role in Making Re-entry for Ex-Offenders an Easier Learning Experience ROOM: CC-SALON A 12:15 - 2 P.M. Lunch, Room: Village 2 - 3:30 P.M. Administrators’ Perceptions of Recreational Therapy in Long Term Care Room: Whiteface Character Education through Creative Recreation: A Back2BasicPlay Initiative ROOM: CC-SALON A Come Play!

ROOM: CC-EXCELSIOR

Schedule subject to change, please check the event app for the latest updates.

From Rec Therapist to Unit Administrator: Professional Advancement ROOM: INTERVALE

Park Champions: Show and Tell to Fight for Your Agency ROOM: NORTH ELBA

Outdoor Classrooms: Connecting Teachers with Local Parks ROOM: CC-EXCELSIOR

Peer Clinical Supervision: A Practical Tool to Build Competence ROOM: CC-SALON B

Playground Equipment & Resiliant Surfacing Safety & Accessibility STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ROOM: CC-SALON B

You Are Being Watched: User Surveillance of Recreation Providers ROOM: CC- LEGACY 3:45 - 4:45 P.M. KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The 7 P’s to Positively Enhance Performance ROOM: CC-LUSSI 4:45 - 6 P.M. Check In / Refresh, HOTELS 4:45 - 6 P.M. SUNY Cortland Alumni Social GOLDEN ARROW HOTEL 6 - 8 P.M. NYSTRA Awards Dinner ROOM: GRANDVIEW / VILLAGE 6 - 8 P.M. Others: Dinner on Your Own 7:30 - 10 P.M. Miracle on “The Rocks” Evening Social HERB BROOKS 1980 ICE RINK

Monday, April 8 6:30 - 8 A.M. Breakfast, Hotels 7 - 8 A.M. Wellness Initiative Enjoy a walk around Mirror Lake 7:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. Registration, Room: CC- Edelweiss 8 - 9:30 A.M. Connecting at Camp: Building Social and Emotional Skills ROOM: GORE Leading with Strengths: Inspiring Excellence ROOM: VAN HOEVENBERG

Inclusion is Good Business: Creating a Recreational Space Where Everyone Feels Welcome ROOM: GORE

NCTRC Recertification and Areas of Specialization: Continuing Professional Competence ROOM: WHITEFACE

Journey From Within: Orienteering using Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) and Compassion ROOM: VAN HOEVENBERG

Nothing Pathetic About an Empathetic RT ROOM: INTERVALE

Re-Positioning Public Parks & Recreation - Joining the Smart Revolution ROOM: CC-SALON A Sensory Play- Meeting Needs by Having Fun! ROOM: CC- SALON C SPEED SESSIONS 8:15 - 8:45 A.M. MyRec.com – Software That Will Simplify Your Recreation Management ROOM: LUSSI Adventure Adirondaks-Educating Visitors Through Social Media ROOM: NORTH ELBA Organic Sports Turf Care on Sports Fields ROOM: CC- LEGACY SPEED SESSIONS 8:55 - 9:25 A.M. Lions, Tourists and Temptation...

OH MY! ROOM: NORTH ELBA Myth, Sins and Social Savvy ROOM: CC -LEGACY 9:45 - 11:15 A.M. Are You Meeting the GOLD Standard of Background Screenings?

ROOM: CC-SALON C Beyond Arts & Crafts: Art as a Treatment Modality with Persons Who Have Dementia ROOM: VAN HOEVENBERG Caring for Camp Communities in the Midst of #metoo ROOM: GORE Concussion Management: Implementing Change in the Park ROOM: CC-SALON B Connecting Complete Streets to Parks and Recreation for All People ROOM: CC-LEGACY NCTRC Internship Guidelines: Ensuring a Quality Internship ROOM: NORTH ELBA

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Conference Schedule & Sessions Partnering with USTA Eastern to Grow Tennis ROOM: LUSSI Putting Your Money Where Your Mission Is ROOM: CC-SALON A Therapeutic Recreation Across the Long Term Care Job Continuum ROOM: INTERVALE Uniquely Connecting Your Art and Nature ROOM: WHITEFACE 12:15 - 2 P.M. Exhibit Hall / Lunch, Room: Jack Shea Ice Rink 1 - 2:30 P.M. Adaptive Leadership & Strategic Thinking in P & R Agencies ROOM: CC-SALON A Coworker to Supervisor: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly ROOM: INTERVALE Exploring Gratitude Through the World of Recreational Therapy ROOM: VAN HOEVENBERG Internship to Professional World STUDENT TRACK ROOM: NORTH ELBA New Games: The Foundation of Cooperative & Non-Competitive Play & Games ROOM: CC-EXCELSIOR Partnering with Multi-Sector Organizations to Promote Healthy Youth Development ROOM: CC-SALON B Shake Up Staff Training!

ROOM: CC-SALON C Therapeutic Benefits of Choreographed Boxing with Neurological Deficit Populations ROOM: GORE Think DIFFERENTLY...Inclusion in Parks, Programs and Community Events ROOM: CC-LEGACY 1 :30- 3:30 P.M. Olympic Sports Complex Off Site Tour OLYMPIC SPORTS COMPLEX 220 BOBSLED RUN LANE, ROUTE 73, LAKE PLACID

2:45 - 4:15 P.M. Food Service Guidelines Healthier Foods and Beverages for All People ROOM: LEGACY Inclusion Training for Part-Time and Seasonal Staff: Valuable Tools and Resources ROOM: CC-SALON C Leveraging Data to Improve Decision Making in your Community ROOM: CC-SALON A Public Policies and Potential Laws: What It Means for RT ROOM: WHITEFACE Recreational Therapy Impacts on Childhood Cancer ROOM: INTERVALE Roped In ROOM: GORE Social Identity Mapping: Patient Centered Assessment and Intervention for Building Social Connections in Recovery ROOM: VAN HOEVENBERG Wrap Your Head Around WRAP! ROOM: NORTH ELBA SPEED SESSIONS 3:35 - 4:05 P.M. How to Create 60,000 Games in a Minute ROOM: CC-EXCELSIOR Speed Session: Monday Mile & Creating Accessible Walking Routes ROOM: CC-EXCELSIOR 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Exhibit Hall Happy Hour ROOM: JACK SHEA ICE RINK 7 - 8:30 P.M. NYSTRA Awards Dinner ROOM: GRANDVIEW / VILLAGE 7 - 8:30 P.M. Others: Dinner on Your Own 8 - 11 P.M. Northwoods / Delta Blues Evening Social NORTHWOODS HOTEL / DELTA BLUES BAR 2520 MAIN ST., LAKE PLACID

Tuesday, April 9 6:30 - 8 A.M. Breakfast, Hotels 7 - 8 A.M. Wellness Initiative Enjoy a walk around Mirror Lake

9:45 - 11:15 A.M. Adventure NY: How NYS is Connecting New Yorkers with Nature and the Great Outdoors ROOM: CC-EXCELSIOR All In! New York State ‑ Leaders in Inclusion!

ROOM: VAN HOEVENBERG

7:15 A.M. - 3 P.M. Registration, Room: CC- Edelweiss

An Invention That Works for Everyone. YOGA ROOM: NORTH ELBA

8 - 9:30 A.M.

Creating a Sustainable Park System ROOM: CC-LEGACY

All the World’s a Stage: Theatre Games for Youth Programs ROOM: CC-SALON C Blueways: Improving Water Access For All ROOM: CC-SALON A Burnout? Compassion Fatigue?

No, not me... Oh wait maybe...

ROOM: WHITEFACE Concurrent Documentation in an Experiential Profession ROOM: GORE CTRS Study Group STUDENT TRACK Shari Wall Burshtyn ROOM: NORTH ELBA Radical Recreation ROOM: INTERVALE Revenue Policies and DataDriven Decisions ROOM: CC-SALON B Serving Individuals Across the Spectrum; We All Can Do It, But Are We? ROOM: CC-LEGACY Teaching our Clients the Basics of Being an Entrepreneur How This Can Help Reach Treatment Goals ROOM: VAN HOEVENBERG

Cultivating Inclusion in Your Backyard – It’s in the Seeds We Sow! ROOM: GORE Demystifying Grants: An Introduction to Grants & Grant-Writing ROOM: CC-SALON A Implementing a Strength Based Approach to Therapeutic Recreation: The Case for Leisure ROOM: WHITEFACE The Dollars and Cents of an RT Program: Creating a Budget That Works ROOM: INTERVALE 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Final Exhibit Hall and Raffles Announced Room: Jack Shea Ice Rink 12:30 - 2 P.M. NYSRPS LUNCH ROOM: CC-SALONS B & C 12:30 - 2 P.M. NYSTRA ENDNOTE ADDRESS & LUNCH ROOM: LUSSI

9- 10:30 A.M. Ski Jumping Complex Off Site Tour OLYMPIC JUMPING COMPLEX 5486 CASCADE ROAD, LAKE PLACID

Schedule subject to change, please check the event app for the latest updates.

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Sponsors

THANK YOU MAJOR SPONSORS!

Annual Meetings & Awards Dinners

KEYNOTE SPONSOR

NYSRPS Annual Meeting Monday, April 8 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Room: Legacy

NYSTRA Annual Meeting Monday, April 8 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Room: Lussi

SOCIAL SPONSORS

TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR

2019 NYSTRA Annual Awards Presentation Sunday, April 7

6:30 p.m. | Crowne Plaza Grandview / Village

2019 NYSRPS Awards Dinner Monday, April 8

7 p.m. | Crowne Plaza Grandview / Village Each year the New York State Recreation & Park Society and New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association present a series of awards that have become a coveted honor for the people and organizations singled out for their contributions to their profession.

Join these joyous occasions to celebrate these deserving individuals and agencies that make our New York State parks, recreation and therapeutic recreation programs great!

ROOM SPONSORS

JD Computer Solutions NYSRPS AWARDS SPONSOR

VIP COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR

AMERICAN POOL CONSULTANTS

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DJ & PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR

playgroundinfo.com

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Monday, April 8

Tuesday, April 9

11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.............................. Exhibit Hall 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.............. Exhibit Hall Happy Hour

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m............Exhibit Hall & Raffle

Exhibitors (As of press time; check the conference app for a complete list.)

Advantage Sport & Fitness Advantage is one of the largest and most respected fitness equipment distributors in the United States, growing from a basement start-up in 1987 to become the #1 Precor distributor in the US. Equipping everything from hotel & multi-housing facilities to high school & university athletic centers, we have worked hard to cultivate a reputation throughout the industry for quality products, excellent service, and trusted partnerships.

Alternative Earthcare Organic sports turf care. www.alternativeearthcare.com Amilia SmartRec is a software designed to connected municipal Parks & Recreation agencies to their community. The software offers cities the ability to increase visibility for their recreational activities while easing their administrative work and facilitating engagement with their partner organizations. www.amilia.com BagSpot Pet Waste Solutions* National provider of pet waste bags & stations. BagSpot has the only patented 2-n-1 bag dispenser in the industry that can dispense either roll or one-pull style bags from the same dispenser.

Commercial grade, rust proof, powder coated aluminum www.bagspot.com Business Automation Services (BAS) Established in 1987, Business Automation Services, Inc. has been providing software solutions and technical services to municipal government for over 30 years. Located in Saratoga County, New York, BAS employs a professional staff of approximately 40 people dedicated to servicing over 800 municipal clients across six states. www.basgov.com Beardsley Architects + Engineers At Beardsley, we share our architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture expertise to realize clients’ goals and overcome their challenges.

For over a century, our commitment to comprehensive solutions has led to longstanding relationships with a wide range of clients, who trust and recommend us for our dependability, responsiveness, and quality of work. When our clients need a partner in problem-solving to help them realize their visions, they depend on Beardsley. www.beardsley.com BigToys Playgrounds; CPSI/TRIAX Inspections Made in America products; Highest approach to sustainable design in the industry; Providing site visits, design services and turnkey operations. Awarded TCPN National Contract Purchasing Choice of materials - Natural Wood (FSC); Recycled Steel; Recycled Plastics. www.bigtoys.com BSN SPORTS* Founded in 1972 as a factory-direct equipment company, BSN SPORTS is the largest distributor of team sports apparel and equipment in the United States. www.bsnsports.com CampDoc.com CampDoc.com is the leading electronic health record system for camps, offering free online registration, travel and emergency medical protection, emergency text message alerts, discounted camp medical supplies, and one-way parent emails. Designed by camp doctors, nurses and directors, our secure, easy-to-use web-based solution manages health forms, allergies, medications and illness/injury tracking, to keep health and safety in the forefront of camp operations. www.campdoc.com Clemson University, Department of PRTM Educational Online Master’s level program in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. www.clemson.edu/prtm Club Car Small-wheeled, light utility vehicles. www.clubcar.com

Community Pass CommunityPass Software: Your Complete Online Recreation Management Solution.

CommunityPass is a leading provider of affordable recreation software for managing online registration, payment, memberships, and facilities. Our easyto-use, cloud-based software simplifies registration for the public, streamlines administrative tasks and operations, and helps drive revenue for parks and recreation organizations. www.communitypass.net Denzak Recreational Design & Supply, Inc.* Your exclusive dealer for Miracle Playground Equipment and western and central New York’s premier grade park and playground equipment consulting and design firm since 1958. Our goal is to provide our customers with safe, durable and competitively priced park and play equipment that is geared to children of all ages and developmental abilities. We are authorized representatives for Miracle Recreation, Vortex splashpads and Icon Shelters. www.denzakrec.com

Exhbit Hall

Exhibit Hall Hours

Deschamps Mat System Inc Deschamps Mats Systems (DMS) is a world leader of temporary and permanent mat systems for ground reinforcement and mobility solutions. Our lightweight products provide for easy and rapid installation. They are ADA compliant and are used for beach and vehicle access, boat ramps, and other outdoor pathway improvements. www.mobi-mat.com FLAGHOUSE Your most complete supplier of indoor/ outdoor sports, recreation and sensory products. FLAGHOUSE is the exclusive distriutor of CATCH Kids Club After School and Summer Enrichment Program. www.flaghouse.com Exhibitors continue on page 8… *NYSRPS Business Premier Partner

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Exhibitors G&G Fitness Equipment Inc. Fitness Equipment’s commercial fitness consultants are experts at helping you choose the right equipment to meet your wellness center’s needs, but that is not all they do. Our commitment to our customers begins with the equipment and ends with your complete satisfaction. From designing a wellness center blueprint to finding affordable financing, through delivery and installation to timely and efficient service for the life of the product, G&G Fitness will help you every step of the way. www.livefit.com GameTime Park & Playground Equipment/MRC Custom Designed Playground Equipment, Site Amenities, Safety Surfacing, Spray Parks, Skate Parks, Dog Parks, Shelters, Gazebos, Synthetic Turf, Fitness Trails, NatureTrails, Bleachers, Fitness Equipment. www.mrcrec.com Inclusive Recreation Resource Center The mission of the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center is to help ALL people play wherever they choose. We provide online training, technical assistance, and an online recreation database that provides detailed information on the usability of hundreds of recreation venues for people with disabilities and their families. www.inclusiverec.org Jeffrey Associates Playground equipment and installation. www.jeffreyassociates.com Kompan* Kompan playgrounds is the worlds largest manufacturer of children’s play solutions and adult fitness. www.kompan.us Lake Compounce Theme and Water Park Lake Compounce in Bristol Connecticut is New England’s Family Theme Park. It is America’s longest continually operating amusement park and home to the largest water park in CT. We offer groups a day of unforgettable fun! Try our catered picnic package - a value that can’t be beat! www.lakecompounce.com Mateflex Indoor and outdoor modular sports flooring. ww.mateflex.com Musco Sports Lighting* Musco has shaped the history of sports lighting since 1976, designing systems for everything from neighborhood fields, to major stadiums and arenas, to the Olympic Games. Musco’s TLC for LED technology delivers a level of light quality, control, and glare reduction that can’t be matched, backed by a long-term parts and labor warranty. www.musco.com

MyRec.com- Recreation Software MyRec.com is a web based, all-inclusive recreation software offering online registration, facility/program management, membership, POS and more all at your own unique domain name. Our software allows you to stay connected to your business wherever you are, while we deal with the hosting, upgrades, and technical support. All of your operations including accounts, sales of activities and memberships, online payments and reservations are grouped together on our user friendly platform. myrec.com National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) provides you with grant opportunities, professional development, networking, advocacy and many other resources to help you support your community. NRPA offers membership options for all types of park and recreation professionals. NRPA supports you so that you can better support your community. www.nrpa.org NCSI/SSCI Park and Rec Background Screening. www.ssci2000.com NCTRC The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) is the premier credentialing organization for the profession of Therapeutic Recreation.Established in 1981, NCTRC is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to professional excellence for the protection of consumers through the certification of recreational therapists. www.nctrc.org New York State Parks From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York’s 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you! www.parks.ny.gov Parkitects/Landscape Structures* Your NYS Solution to planning playground, splash pad or other recreation areas.

Offering a variety of products and services to meet your community needs. www.playgroundinfo.com Playsites Plus Surfaces Inc. Playground Safety Surfacing / Playground Equipment Installation. www.playsitesplus.com

RenoSys Corporation* Pool Renovations, 60 Mil. Textured Membrane for Commercial Pools and Decks, Gating, Safety Pads, and Custom Pads. www.renosys.com SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland has the longest-running and most comprehensive recreation academic degree program in New York. The core curriculum of all four degrees, as well as the therapeutic recreation program, are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). We offer the B.S., the M.S., and a graduate certificate.Our alumni network of accomplished professionals, combined with a Cortland degree, put our students on the path to a rewarding career. www.cortland.edu/ departments/recreation Super Seal Sealcoating Specializing in repairing, power washing and color coating tennis, basketball, pickle ball and in-line skate courts in Central, Western and Southern Tier NY. www.supersealco.com U.S. Communities* (Now OMNIA Partners) OMNIA Partners is the largest and most trusted purchasing organization for public sector procurement. We have brought together the nation’s two leading cooperative purchasing organizations – National IPA and U.S. Communities – under one roof to form OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. www.omniapartners.com USTA Eastern* USTA Eastern has the resources and support available to help any organization deliver a quality tennis program for people of any age and ability. Come visit our booth to learn more about Net Generation and to try out the modified tennis equipment perfect for youth and for new tennis players of any age. www.eastern.usta.com Vermont Systems, Inc.* RecTrac/WebTrac/MainTrac/GolfTrac: Vermont Systems is an employee owned company, focused on providing a range of applications that increase the efficiency and productivity of your organization. Since 1988, VSI has specialized in developing fresh software products for managing recreation and parks operations for municipal, county, state and federal military governmental entities. www.vermontsystems.com Young Equipment Solutions After 40 years we have evolved as a concept to completion company. A full End to End solution! www.youngequipment.com

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American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey (CA NY NJ)

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

The American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey (ACA, NY and NJ) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and enhancing the quality of the summer camp experience.

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of public parks, recreation and conservation. Our work draws national focus to the far-reaching impact of successes generated at the local level. Leveraging their role in conservation, health and wellness, and social equity to improve their communities NRPA’s members of park and recreation professionals and advocates are 60,000 strong and represent public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between.

ACA, NY & NJ is proud to have a diverse community of Member camps and Accredited camps including nonprofit and private organizations, day and resident camps, parks and recreation programs, specialty camps, programs serving children with special needs, youth development organizations, as well as independent and private school programs. In addition to the various types of camps we work with, our membership is comprised of camp directors, teachers, coaches, social workers, and other professionals working in the youth development industry. ACA, NY and NJ’s operation falls into three overall program areas; accreditation, camper placement and professional development.

Jamie Farnam (she/hers) is the Outreach Director for the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey. She attended resident camp in the Adirondacks as a child and started working at day camps in New Jersey as a teenager, eventually becoming a Youth and Family Program Director at the YMCA, where she oversaw several camps and teen programs. She is passionate about the development of young people, as well as the adults & programs that serve them.

In her spare time, Jamie volunteers with Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue and serves as Co-Chair of Brooklyn Pride, Inc. She loves working with local businesses, nonprofits, and amazing volunteers to put together a week of pride events that highlight and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

Partner Statement The ACA, NY & NJ is grateful to partner with NYSRPS and its members. We offer networking and professional development opportunities for a community of over 9,000 youth development professionals. Our organization provides webinars, workshops, and conferences featuring professional speakers and industry experts. NYSRPS members have access to articles, toolkits, and educational resources covering relevant and trending topics.

Our association also develops partnerships with companies that provide services and products to enhance summer and recreation programs. ACA, NY & NJ is committed to supporting staff that are working to elevate the field of youth development.

NRPA brings strength to our message by partnering with like-minded organizations including those in the federal government, nonprofits, and commercial enterprises. Funded through dues, grants, registrations, and charitable contributions, NRPA produces research, education and policy initiatives for our members that ultimately enrich the communities they serve.

Jayni Rasmussen manages the advocacy efforts for the National Recreation and Park Association, where she started and continues to coordinate NRPA’s award-winning grassroots advocacy program, the Park Champion initiative.

Park Champions across the country are inviting their members of Congress and their staff to see their parks and programs first-hand at park dedications, program kick-offs, special events, and more. This show-and-tell advocacy model creates meaningful experiences for members of Congress that demonstrates the importance of investing in parks and recreation. Prior to joining NRPA in 2014, Jayni worked on policy and stakeholder relations on the Smart Ocean Planning team at Ocean Conservancy. A proud Cleveland, Ohio native and graduate of Kent State University, she holds a B.A. in Political Science. Jayni lives in Washington, D.C and can often be found in her local park with her partner, Marshall, and their dog, Lola.

Partner Statement NRPA is the premier national organization dedicated to the advancement of the field, providing research, education and policy initiatives that ultimately enrich the communities they serve. The Park Champion initiative is one program available to NRPA members and non-members alike, empowering park and recreation professionals and supporters to advocate for the future of parks and recreation.

Partner Profiles

2019 REC SUMMIT Partner Profiles

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2019 REC SUMMIT Partner Profiles

New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) Since its inception in 1924, the mission of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) has been to support, encourage, advocate for and promote physically active and healthy lifestyles through school programs in health education, physical education, recreation, and dance. We provide teachers with the knowledge and skills to instill in their students the understanding necessary to examine alternatives and make responsible health-related decisions; such decisions include physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive, and rewarding life. Our commitment to the relationship between physical activity, health, and academic achievement is the foundation of the services we provide.

We operate statewide through an 11-region structure, each with a president and executive board. The Association’s state-level leadership consists of a 9-member board of directors who ensure fiscal responsibility and a 28-member executive council who approve policy.

We service a community of over 12,000 teachers and administrators in public and private schools, coaches, higher education professionals and future professionals. Our services and member benefits include providing conferences and workshops at both the state and regional levels; a $1 million general liability insurance policy that covers professionally related activities; peer-to-peer sharing of best practice, research, innovative programs and problem-solving; along with an awards program that recognizes professional excellence in teaching and leadership.

Elaine Ciccone Hage’s K-12 Education was completed in Utica N. Y. She received an Associate of Arts degree in Math-Science SUNY at Herkimer Community College and a B. S. degree from SUNY at Brockport in Physical Education and Biology with a NYS teaching certification in K - 12 and Adaptive Physical Education. Elaine completed post graduate work at SUNY at Cortland in education for a N. Y. S. permanent teaching degree in Physical Ed K-12 & adaptive P. E. Elaine taught P. E. and coached for Utica City Schools from 1973-2007.

Outdoor Education has always been great interest to Elaine’s; a passion shared with her students and the school community of adults, creating outdoor curriculums for all seasons throughout her career.

Elaine began teaching fitness classes 1976-79 at Mohawk Valley Community College continuing Ed program, which led her to open Elaine’s Fitness Studio in 1980. There, Elaine offered life time fitness activities both in and outdoors. Each season provided different venues: water fitness-dancing in a pool, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, dancing and destination hikes.

Following her career in public education, Elaine was hired by a private family foundation to help develop the Black River Outdoor Educational Program (BROEP) located near Boonville N. Y. Their mission was to connect school age students to the outdoors through aerobic lifetime activities and create awareness in stewardship for the environment. She began in Spring of 2008 and is still there today. Over 12,000 students and teachers have participated from Central N. Y. Elaine’s vision for a sustainable program was to align state academic standards with each visit while students and teachers were hiking, biking, paddling, skiing or snowshoeing.

Partner Statement NYSPR Society represents all parks in New York and markets events to populate the parks. AHPERD represents every school district in New York State and promotes healthy lifestyles satisfying learning standards through curriculums in Health and Physical Ed. Outdoor Education.

Every student is mandated to schedule Physical Education and Health.

Could we generate conversations to brainstorm how schools can align academic lessons while moving in outdoor classrooms held in New York State parks.

Our organizations overlap. We have the ability to motivate all populations to enjoy our parks during their leisure time through school initiatives. The question won’t be when are you going for a hike in a park but rather what park are you hiking this week.

Generating the mindset to routinely hike trails can develop into a positive addiction while exploring the vast trail systems of the New York State Parks.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s mission is to conserve, improve and protect New York’s natural resources and environment and to prevent, abate and control water, land and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well-being.

The DEC’s goal is to achieve this mission through the simultaneous pursuit of environmental quality, public health, economic prosperity and social well-being, including environmental justice and the empowerment of individuals to participate in environmental decisions that affect their lives.

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2019 REC SUMMIT Partner Profiles Laura DiBetta is Director of Outdoor Recreation at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, overseeing the agency’s Adventure NY initiative launched by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2017.

Through the Adventure NY initiative, DEC is expanding access to healthy, active outdoor recreation; connecting people to nature and the outdoors; protecting New York’s natural resources; and boosting local economies.

Partner Statement The NYS DEC / NYSRPS partnership aligns two like-minded organizations together. Everyone deserves a clean and healthy natural environment, especially in parks and open spaces. The DEC provided tools and guidelines for Parks and Recreation agencies to assist in providing environmental quality which helps us all.

Partner Statement Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) is a coordinated, multi-sector initiative designed to increase access to healthy, affordable foods and opportunities for daily physical activity in high-need school districts and their associated communities. Twenty-five grantee organizations around the state work with a variety of partners to achieve these outcomes. Collaboration between local CHSC grantees and parks and recreation professionals can result in the initiation or expansion of strategies to support food service guidelines at parks and recreation centers or facilities in a variety of venues leading to the availability of healthier food and beverage options for the public. Collaboration opportunities also exist within local municipalities to implement or enhance existing Complete Streets policies and changes that will lead to increased connectivity and access to parks and recreation centers and facilities resulting in greater use and participation, increased opportunities for active transportation, and overall increases in physical activity.

New York State Department of Health Division of Chronic Disease Prevention (NYS DOH) The New York State Department of Health Division of Chronic Disease Prevention implements evidence-based, evidenced-informed, and innovative public health strategies to support New Yorkers to live healthier lives and eliminate health disparities by reducing the incidence and burden of chronic diseases and conditions (e.g., heart disease, stroke, cancer, obesity, diabetes, asthma, arthritis,) and their associated risk factors (poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and tobacco use). Our mission is to enhance opportunities for all New Yorkers to live more healthful lives by implementing integrated initiatives to promote policy, systems, and environmental improvements that support health in all places where New Yorkers live, play, work, and learn.

Dan French is the program manager for the New York State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program and the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program in the Bureau of Community Chronic Disease Prevention.

Dan works with a talented team of program and evaluation experts and local-level grantees to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of evidence or practice-based physical activity and nutrition strategies that impact all people across the lifespan. Dan has a passion for physical activities of all kinds and especially enjoys recreational experiences that benefit both the body and mind. His favorite place to participate in year-round outdoor activities and entertainment is the Saratoga Spa State Park.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) The Mission of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.

Core services include providing properties and programs and multiple types of outdoor recreation and cultural education: hiking, camping, boating, golf, events, programs, historic preservation as well as providing technical assistance with historic preservation.

Michael Wise has been with New York State Parks for over 30 years. As Director of Energy & Sustainability, he oversees large scale renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean fueled vehicle, recycling and water conservation projects. His two most recent projects, the complete ban of plastic pollution in the park system and the solarization of all State Parks by 2030, demonstrate a commitment that goes beyond conventional thinking. His work has earned him the Environmental Protection Agencies “Clean Air Excellence Award” and the Department of Environmental Conservation’s “Environmental Excellence Award”.

His approach in bringing an innovative and a business-approach to energy and environmental projects, as well as training staff to create an internal culture of energy efficiency and sustainability has become a national model.

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2019 REC SUMMIT Partner Profiles Caitlin Tremblay is a Sustainability Coordinator at New York State Parks. In this role she manages projects across the state including solar installations, water conservation and run-off projects, recycling and composting programs, energy training programs and more. Caitlin’s interest in sustainability started with working on a small organic farm; now, in her spare time she is the Sustainability Chair for the Troy Farmers Market, where she works on waste management and sustainable procurement for the market.

Partner Statement The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is a natural fit in partnership with the NYSRPS and 2019 Rec Summit. The Office offers State Parks and Programs that are accessible to all areas of the state which can be accessed by individuals in local jurisdictions or used as partnering opportunities for local Park and Recreation professionals.

Paul Smith’s College Paul Smith’s College offers 20+ degree programs in a hands-on learning environment. Our 14,000 acre lakeside campus is the natural setting and ideal landscape for academic programs such as Environmental Sciences, Recreation, Adventure Education, Forestry, Surveying, and more. We have an unusual formula, and it works: 95% of graduates find relevant jobs or go into grad school within 6 months of graduation.

Matthew Dougherty is the Director of Recreation at Paul Smiths College he has been working within the field of recreation and parks for over two decades. He is responsible for all the outdoor recreation that happens both on the 14,000 acre campus and on trips outside of the campus as well. This includes working on both the Academic and Student life sides of the college. He runs the colleges indoor and outdoor rock climbing areas, the challenge course, the colleges fleet of canoes, and the college’s adventure guide service.

He teaches core courses within the colleges Parks and Conservation and Outdoor Recreation majors.

Partner Statement Paul Smith’s College loves partnering with NYSRPS for many reasons but one stands out. This is what we are teaching our students to do; they major in the environment, in parks and conservation, fisheries and wildlife management. What NYSPRS stands for is why our students choose Paul Smiths College.

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New York State Enacts New Laws to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Impact Interactive, LLC offers a unique approach to anti-harassment training On April 12, 2018, Governor Cuomo signed legislation requiring all NYS employers to adopt written sexual harassment prevention policies and institute annual anti-harassment training for all NY employees by October 9, 2019, after which training must be provided on an annual basis. Beginning in January 2019, all state contractors must submit an affirmation that they have a sexual harassment policy, and that they provide annual training that meets or exceeds state standards to all of their employees.

NYS provides detailed information about the new legislation and its requirements on their website, including model sexual harassment policies and training materials. https:// www.ny.gov/programs/combating-sexualharassment-workplace Employers who wish to implement their own policies and/or training programs can do so as long as they meet the following standards:

Beginning in January 2019, all state contractors must submit an affirmation that they have a sexual harassment policy, and that they provide annual training that meets or exceeds state standards to all of their employees.

Sexual harassment policies must:

Anti-harassment training must:

• prohibit sexual harassment consistent with guidance issued by the Department of Labor in consultation with the Division of Human Rights

• be interactive

• provide examples of prohibited conduct that would constitute unlawful sexual harassment • include information concerning the federal and state statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment, remedies available to victims of sexual harassment, and a statement that there may be applicable local laws • include a complaint form

• include an explanation of sexual harassment consistent with guidance issued by the Department of Labor in consultation with the Division of Human Rights • include examples of conduct that would constitute unlawful sexual harassment • include information concerning the federal and state statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment and remedies available to victims of sexual harassment • include information concerning employees’ rights of redress and all available forums for adjudicating complaints

• include a procedure for the timely and confidential investigation of complaints that ensures due process for all parties

• include information addressing conduct by supervisors and any additional responsibilities for such supervisors

• inform employees of their rights of redress and all available forums for adjudicating sexual harassment complaints administratively and judicially • clearly state that sexual harassment is considered a form of employee misconduct and that sanctions will be enforced against individuals engaging in sexual harassment and against supervisory and managerial personnel who knowingly allow such behavior to continue • clearly state that retaliation against individuals who complain of sexual harassment or who testify or assist in any investigation or proceeding involving sexual harassment is unlawful

While the new laws are certainly a step in the right direction, a 2016 EEOC report concluded that training fails as a prevention tool when it focuses too heavily on avoiding legal liability.

Likewise, while on-line training may be cost effective, it’s easy to check out and disengage from a computer. Live training that goes beyond definitions and policies and provides opportunities to share experiences and develop empathy are more promising.

Article provided by Impact Interactive, LLC, a theatrebased training company based in Rochester, NY that offers a unique approach to training. They meet and exceed NYS standards by using interactive theatre and trained performance educators to stimulate dialogue, challenge assumptions, and explore the complex attitudes, values, and behaviors that can contribute to a toxic culture.

For more details, visit impactinteractive.org or contact impactinteract@gmail.com or at 585-861-8998.

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The Inclusive Recreation Resource Center: A Resource for Parks and Recreation Professionals

By Dr. Lynn Anderson, CTRS, CPRP, Center Director

The Inclusion Ambassador Training Online

The Inclusive Recreation Resource Center, headquartered at SUNY Cortland, is entering its 12th year of service to the profession and to people with disabilities and their families. Our mission, to help ALL people play wherever they choose, continues to guide our work and help the Center develop services and products that will foster inclusion in recreation.

Over the past year, we have fine-tuned existing training, developed new training, and developed app-based products that help professionals in the field implement inclusive services. This article will highlight these new developments and ways you can use them at your agency.

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The Inclusion Ambassador Training Online is an exciting and fun way for staff and others to earn certificates and badges as they learn how to promote inclusion. At the end of the 3-hour online training, students receive a certificate of completion and become an Inclusion Ambassador. The training is fun, interactive, and educational. A teenager with Down syndrome, Jess, guides students through the six units in the training via animated cartoons. Social media is used to post optional experiential projects and activities. After extensive piloting, the training is now available free of cost to any Certified Inclusivity Assessor (CIA) who has completed Inclusion U Online. A CIA can invite as many people as they would like to complete the training for free.

The ideal way to use this training in parks and recreation agencies would be to have full-time staff, or at minimum, inclusion coordinators, complete Inclusion U Online, then mentor part-time, seasonal, or volunteer staff in completing the Inclusion Ambassador Training. Since the online training can be done anywhere at your own pace, supervisors can just ask staff to provide them with a copy of their Certificate of Completion. Several agencies are now using the training, and the feedback has been highly positive.

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The IRRC Inclusion Toolkit App The Inclusion Toolkit App is a sort of “recipe box” of inclusion tips, tools, and best practices organized according to categories that reflect Inclusion U and the Inclusion Ambassador Training. The app is pre-loaded with tips and tools to promote inclusive recreation. A key feature of the app is that you can add whatever you find helpful, Inclusion Toolkit App icon individualized to your unique agency and program needs - notes, photos, videos, web links, PDFs, documents, and whatever else you want ready access to in the field. You can create your own categories as well. You can use the Inclusion Toolkit in a multitude of ways to help staff implement inclusion at your agency. Training videos, policies, and more could be added to the toolkit and staff could pull them up on their mobile device at any time.

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The IRRC CIA App

Inclusion U Online

The CIA App is available for all Certified Inclusivity Assessors. You can download the app for free, then use your CIA login and credentials to use CIA App icon the app. The CIA App allows certified inclusivity assessors to complete the Inclusivity Assessment on their mobile devices, then sync the inclusivity assessment to the online recreation database on the IRRC website. The app makes it easier to complete inclusivity assessments in the field.

Inclusion U Online is a 10-hour training that teaches you how to be a Certified Inclusivity Assessor. In Inclusion U Online, you will learn the foundations of inclusion and how to use the Inclusivity Assessment Tool. Inclusion U Online has nine modules. For each module, you take a quiz to advance to the next module.

At the end of the nine modules, you take the Inclusion U Final Exam to show that you have gained the knowledge and competency to be a Certified Inclusivity Assessor (CIA). You are then able to complete inclusivity assessments, using the Inclusivity Assessment Tool. You will be able to add your inclusivity assessments to the IRRC online recreation database.

The IRRC Recreation Finder App The IRRC Recreation Finder App is available to the general public for free. This app provides descriptive information about Recreation Finder App icon the inclusivity and accessibility of recreation areas in a searchable database. You can find the recreation nearest you with the activities you want to do. Each entry in the comprehensive recreation database includes descriptive information about inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities. The comprehensive database contains hundreds of recreation areas with information collected by trained and certified inclusivity assessors.

Upon successful completion of the Inclusion U Online training, you will be able to print out your CIA Card and a Certificate of Completion.

In order to receive 1.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Inclusion U Online, you mail a copy of your Certificate of Completion, along with the CEU fee to NYSRPS. NYSRPS provides CEUs according to the guidelines of the IACET (International Association for Continuing Education). Inclusion U Online is also CE PreApproved by NCTRC for CTRS recertification.

Well over a thousand people have completed Inclusion U Online to date, from all over the U.S. and Canada. Though most register as individuals, some took advantage of the group rate package, a cheaper staff training option, described on the website. In addition, many university students participated in Inclusion U

Online, with professors having an enhanced role to track student progress. Universities include SUNY Cortland, Ithaca College, TC3, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, University of South Alabama, SUNY Upstate Medical, Syracuse University, Clarkson University, Arizona State University, Full Sail University, St. John Fisher College, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Fredonia, Nazareth College, Memorial University of Newfoundland, SUNY Albany, Benedictine College, Dakota College at Bottineau, University of Texas, El Paso, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Rochester Medical Center, and the University of the Sciences, to name a few!

What’s Next?

The IRRC is working on a stand-alone trail accessibility tool, used in conjunction with the AllTrails App and expanding on the existing trail accessibility checklist, along with a short free online training on how to use the trail tool. The goal is to have as many trails as possible in the online recreation database, since walking and hiking continue to be the most popular recreation activities, including those with disabilities and information about trails is vital to plan a safe, accessible outing. Currently Syracuse University is using the process to map their “Monday Mile” program.

You can access all the trainings and tools described here on the IRRC website at www.inclusiverec. org. Please feel free to email me as well at lynn. anderson@cortland.edu or inclusiverec@cortland.edu.

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Can playing tennis increase life span?

Over the years, study after study has touted the many physiological and psychological benefits of playing tennis. Picking up a racket can burn calories, improve balance and coordination, sharpen problem-solving skills and boost confidence and self-esteem in kids. Research published just this past September in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings links the sport to a 9.7-year increase in life span, the largest increase of all activities measured.

Of course, you don’t need a PhD to conclude that tennis is also just fun.

For all these reasons, a local, active tennis program is massively valuable to any community. Fortunately, putting one together doesn’t have to be a daunting—or budget-busting—task. USTA Eastern is a not-for-profit community service organization focused on growing participation in tennis. In an effort to promote and increase involvement in the sport, USTA Eastern seeks to partner with and actively support other organizations that share the same goals.

In January 2018, the Hilton-Parma Parks and Recreation Department utilized USTA Eastern resources to assemble what has become a blossoming tennis operation. First, Hilton-Parma’s Parks and Recreation Director Tom Venniro registered on USTA’s Net Generation website. Net Generation is a USTA initiative to help community organizations, including parks, build youth tennis programs. Simply by registering on Net Generation, Hilton-Parma received: • Equipment starter kit including 1 tennis rolling bag, 30 youth racquets, 45 tennis balls, net tape, chalk, and apparel for class leaders.

• Easy-to-follow Net Generation community curriculum (developed by the USTA) that includes lessons designed to challenge kids in a fun and social way.

• Digital communication and support, including updates, tips and guidance.

• Access to professional development opportunities offered by the USTA. Members of Venniro’s staff also attended a USTA Eastern interactive workshop at Rochester’s Midtown Athletic Club. Energized by these resources, and with some additional planning assistance from USTA Eastern staff, the Hilton-Parma Parks and Recreation team created and conducted two youth tennis programs at the local Village Elementary School gymnasium. (These days, you don’t need sun, warm temperatures or even a court to have kids play.) Their Pee Wee Tennis program, for kids aged 3-5, ran for three weeks and included 14 participants. Their After School Tennis programs, for kids aged 5-12, ran for six weeks and included 35 participants. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and preparations subsequently began for a Summer Tennis Camp Day. USTA Eastern Tennis Service Representative Joe Steger attended that event last August to help conduct it.

Buoyed by the success of these programs, Hilton-Parma applied for and received a USTA Blended Lines Grant to install three 36’ courts and four 60’ courts on their outdoor tennis facility. These smaller courts, which are set up on existing tennis courts, make tennis easier for developing juniors.

“We plan to expand outdoor programming and continue all of these programs,” Venniro said.

Downstate, in 2017, the Port Chester Parks and Recreation Department took advantage of a USTA Eastern Parks and Recreation “pilot” program and revitalized its own tennis operation. With the funding the department received, Recreation Supervisor Heather Krakowski brokered a deal to open up the Port Chester High School tennis courts for public use during

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designated hours over the summer. (Port Chester currently has no public courts.) USTA Eastern Tennis Service Representative Sandy Hoffman connected Krakowski with the team at Sound Shore Indoor Tennis, who helped secure quality professional instructors for structured public programs on those courts.

These collaborative efforts among various organizations in the community—with the high school, the Parks and Recreation Department, a local tennis club and USTA Eastern all involved—led to clear, demonstrable success. In addition to public usage of the courts, the structured adult program and structured youth program collectively reached over 200 participants in one summer.

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“[With no public courts here], it had always been frustrating to find nearby places to play in the summer,” said 20-year Port Chester resident Elise Lemire. “It was such a pleasure to walk to Port Chester High School and play.”

In 2018, Port Chester Parks and Recreation expanded its programs by integrating tennis into its summer camp. Over 250 kids tried the sport through this initiative.

“We were so excited to provide a free tennis opportunity for so many children—kids who wouldn’t have been able to participate otherwise,” Krakowski said. “The feedback from the kids and their parents was amazing. So is the interest in tennis that has been awakened in this community.”

For more information on Net Generation, visit NetGeneration.com.

For more information on USTA Eastern, contact Joe Steger at steger@eastern.usta.com.

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An Experience Partner Eppley Institute partners with organizations to enhance access, choice, and quality of recreational experiences

The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands is the unique outreach division of the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies at Indiana University. The Eppley Institute partners with recreation, park, and public land organizations in order to enhance access, choice, and quality of recreational experiences for all people.

The Institute’s expertise lies in Planning and Operations, Training and Education, and Research and Analysis, and it has partnered with park, recreation, community health, and protected area organizations around the world. The Institute has a rich history in the field of park and recreation management.

For decades, it has been dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the increasingly complex and interconnected nature of parks, health, recreation, public lands, and protected areas.

The Eppley Institute is especially renowned for its expertise in strengthening the capabilities of public agencies in the field of parks and recreation. Since 1993, the Institute has provided park and recreation agencies with comprehensive planning services that balance the needs and desires of communities with the real-world constraints and economic realities faced by agencies. The staff of the Institute has decades of experience in designing highly regarded comprehensive plans at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as implementation plans, strategic action plans, community health-focused plans, accessibility plans, and robust sustainabilityfocused maintenance and asset management programs. In addition, the online courses and e-course development resources that are available through the Institute provide agencies the resources they need to provide low-cost, cutting-edge courses for the professional development of the staff

and volunteers that they rely on to deliver interpretation and education, stewardship, and facility management.

The strategic foundation of the Eppley Institute, as well as its decades of experience in the field, enables it to successfully offer high-quality, practical services that meet its partners’ needs to simultaneously build capacities and manage limited resources.

Program Profile: The Playground Maintenance Technician Program The Eppley Institute, in collaboration with the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) of Illinois, offers the Playground Maintenance Technician (PMT) Program.

Playgrounds are spaces for children to engage in active play and healthy risk-taking; however, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 215,000 emergency room-related injuries occur on playgrounds every year. The goal of the PMT is to improve playground safety by reducing the number and severity of injuries, and by implementing immediate actions for safety and risk management. The two-day, in-person program builds skills necessary to effectively address safety concerns on playgrounds, increasing playground safety and reducing liability for park agencies, private entities, and other public agencies with playground apparatus.

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The PDRMA developed the Playground Maintenance Technician Program to complement the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) program that is currently offered by the National Recreation and Park Association. Whereas the CPSI is an advancedlevel program, the PMT serves as an entry-level program designed to provide knowledge to park maintenance staff who perform daily custodial maintenance of play spaces.

Participants in the PMT program receive the textbook Maintaining Child’s Play: A Comprehensive Guide for Maintaining Safe Playgrounds, as well as the accompanying course workbook. The most unique component of the program is the virtual playground that is used to help participants learn about common issues related to monitoring material degradation, maintaining playground surfaces, and understanding when to take equipment out of service.

Much of the course revolves around the Playground Maintenance Diamond of Care,

which encompasses four areas of playground maintenance: knowledge, inspection, corrective action, and documentation.

There are few programs in the U.S. that have the depth and nationwide reach of the PMT. The Eppley Institute contracts with instructors who have been in the business of keeping playgrounds safe for decades. The instructors teach the two-day program at host sites across the nation, and the Eppley Institute partners with those host sites to manage program logistics.

Interested hosts can visit playgroundmaintenance.org or contact the Program Coordinator, Sarah Murray, at pmt@eppley.org.

Playground Inspection after the Winter Thaw As the seasonal thaw between winter and spring approaches, it’s a good time to review the basic practices of playground maintenance within your organization. For instance: • Are you familiar with the manufacturer’s specifications for maintaining your play structure?

• Does your organization have a determined inspection process and frequency for play structures?

• What processes are used to determine if equipment is to be repaired or taken out of service?

• What types of documentation, such as inspection forms, is maintained by your organization?

These are some of the processes where a PMT training can help guide you and your organization in order to better follow standards, guidelines, and best practices in order to provide enjoyable and safe play environments.

The Eppley Institute partners with recreation, park, and public land organizations in order to enhance access, choice, and quality of recreational experiences for all people.

CPSI Playground Safety Course Coming to Hamburg, New City, and Saratoga Springs!

The NRPA National Playground Safety Inspector course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered. Advanced reading and 15 hours of training will prepare you to sit for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector exam given at the end of the course.

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All course materials and instructions for the exam will be shipped to the address that is registered for the participant approximately three weeks prior to the course. Be sure to use this time to review the material and study ahead of time.

Stay tuned for dates!

Please share this opportunity with anyone you believe would benefit from certification.

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Apply Today for the NRPA Director’s School “Pottsie” Scholarship Application deadline is April 1, 2019

By Renee Bahl, AIPE Foundation President

The AIPE/American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) Foundation is accepting applications for the John C. Potts Leadership Development Scholarship to the 2019 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Directors School. The school runs August 18 – 22, 2019 at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Started in 2010 to honor the Academy’s former Executive Director, John C. Potts, the “Pottsie” scholarship is intended to support young professionals who have demonstrated leadership and management potential within their organizations. The scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of Academy members and friends. AAPRA is an organization of practitioners and scholars committed to the advancement of the park and recreation field and AIPE/ Foundation is a 501(c)(3) to provide funds for support of research, education and professional development in our industry. The AIPE/Foundation helps further AAPRA’s mission by offering this scholarship to develop our next generation of leaders.

The Directors School is a two-year program designed to prepare new and potential directors for the challenges of leading and managing effectively. The course covers leadership development, strategy, budget and finance, the political environment and changing communities.

Information on the school may be found on the NRPA website. The School is a highly sought-after opportunity and the Foundation is pleased to help support attendance.

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Recreation Supervisor of Wichita Park & Recreation and a 2018 Pottsie scholarship awardee, thought the school was extremely valuable 2019 John C. Potts Leadership Development Schol as “I was able to be a student in my own profession and learn from other leaders in Leadership Nominations are now being Development accepted for the 2019 “Pottsie” Leade the field.”

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AIPE/AMERICAN ACADEMY FOUNDATI Director’s School Key Subjects

• Environmental Sustainability and Climate

“Directors school participants had an opportunity to ask questions, participate in lively discussion and to collaborate on group projects to address various issues affecting parks and recreation agencies.”

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• Crisis Management • Three Pillars Defining the Future • Innovation and Creativity • Parks and Recreation as a Partner in

Community Health

Stop Monkeying Around with that Old Pool

Partnerships only work when it’s a “win-win” for everyone involved.

Call RenoSys 800.783.7005

We Fix Old Pools & Build New Ones Right.

When working with an outside service provider, you should feel you’re being listened to while getting the best value for your investment. At Pernsteiner, we work with you to find the best solution for your design and marketing challenges – and we’ll have a good time doing it … maybe even share a laugh or two.

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If you’re looking for someone who truly understands the parks and recreation field, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s develop solutions that stretch your marketing budget and get you noticed – in a good way!

Call Todd at (952) 841-1111 to discuss your upcoming marketing projects.

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Keep your public pool open, watertight and attractive. RenoSys has a full complement of integrated products and systems designed to either renovate your pool or build a new one – the right way. Make your old pool look new again with The Superior Pool Interior from RenoSys. Unlike fiberglass, paints and epoxy coatings, RenoSys does not depend upon a mechanical bond with your old pool shell. This allows it to expand and contract with the freeze/thaw cycle making even existing cracks and cold joints completely watertight. Stop monkeying around with that old pool and give us a call today for a free, no obligation quotation.

We’ll provide innovative ideas for solving your pool problems.

800.783.7005 • www.RenoSys.com • info@renosys.com

Becoming an Age-Friendly Brooklyn Park Recommendations Report

February 2019

REAL PEOPLE. AMAZING WORK. • Advertising sales & design • Brochures & catalogs • Sponsorship development • Event planning & marketing

20th ANNIVERSARY 1999-2019

• Branding/logos • Exhibit graphics • Social media • Photography

Celebrating 20 amazing years in 2019 – thanks to our client partners!

Elliot Schwebel

(952) 841-1111 • todd@pernsteiner.com

www.pernsteiner.com

518-783-1632 eschwebel@bsnsports.com BSNSPORTS.com

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2019 Commercial Buyer’s Guide AQUATIC CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLIES

NYSRPS

BPP

Member

Waterplay Solutions Kyle Rieger 1451 B. Ellis Street Kelowoa, BC V1Y 2A3 Canada marketing@waterplay.com

AQUATIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT Deschamps Mat Systems Inc. Sharon Crooker 618 Little Falls Rd. Unit 7-8 Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-928-3040 northeast.sales@mobi-mat-dms.com

LIGHTNING PREDICTION & WARNING SYSTEMS

Wright Risk Management Company, Inc., Robert Blaisdell 333 Earle Ovinton Blvd Suite 505 Uniondale, NY 11553 518-330-8591 rblaisdell@wrightinsurance.com

Thor Guard Inc Bob Dugan 1193 Sawgrass Corp Parkway Sunrise, Fl 33323 954-835-0900 sales@thorguard.com

CLEANING SERVICES

PAINTS & COATINGS

Alliance Cleaning Service Paul DiVincenzo 20 Endicar Drive Rochester, NY 14622 585-370-0055 pdivincenzo@rochester.rr.com

Franklin Paint Company Lauretta Taddeo 259 Cottage St. Franklin, MA 02038 518-528-0303 lauretta@franklinpaint.com

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING U.S. Communities* Zac Adams Northeast Program Manager 518-603-3263 zadams@uscommunities.org

BACKGROUND SCREENING

NCSI / SSCI Craig Picca 18 Division St, Suite 414 Saratoga Springs, NY 12804 518-245-6941 craig.picca@sportsengine.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Mateflex.com Kevin Wheelock 2007 Beechgrove Place Utica, NY 13501 315-733-1412 kwheelock@matflex.com

WonderWorks Nicole Montgomery 9090 Destiny USA Drive Syracuse, NY 13204 315-466-7700 x 417 nmontgomery@wonderworksdestiny.com

Weston & Sampson Dan Biggs 1 Winners Circle Albany, NY 12205 biggsd@wseinc.com

H Krevit Inc Blake Brock P.O. Box 9433 New Haven, CT 06534 rbbrock@comcast.net RenoSys Corporation Jason Mart 2825 East 55th Pl. Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-251-0207 jasonm@renosys.com

CONSULTANTS

Four Seasons Golf and Ski John Goodfellow 8012 E. Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-9023 info@fourseasonsgolfandski.com FunFlicks Timothy Bennett 315-663-5005 timothy@funflicks.com Quassy Amusement Park Ron Gustafson P.O. Box 887 Middlebury, CT 06762 203-758-2913, ext 109 ron@quassy.com

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NYSRPS

BPP

Member

Super Seal Sealcoating Gregory Duffy P.O. Box 925 Penfield, NY 14526 585-248-5770 Duffygj@aol.com

PET WASTE BagSpot Pet Waste Solutions Jeff & Ruth Springer 9648 Olive Blvd.#313 St. Louis, MO 63132 1-800-203-3613/314-755-1037 info@bagspot.com

NYSRPS

BPP

Member

2019 Commercial Buyer’s Guide PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT American Recreational Products Bob Brown 1535 Locust Ave. Bohemia, NY 11716 631-244-0011 bob@americanrecreational.com Bears Playgrounds Marcey Bears 7625 E. Main Rd. Lima, NY 14485 585-624-5694 info@bearsplaygrounds.com BigToys Playgrounds John LaRue 35 Oak Forest Dr. Little Compton, RI 02837 800-986-3716 info@jplarue.com

Denzak / Miracle Recreation Joseph Denzak Jr. NYSRPS P.O. Box 15517 BPP Member Syracuse, NY 13215 800-925-1545 drecreat@twcny.rr.com FlagHouse John Ruggiero 601 Flaghouse Drive Hasbrouck Hts, NJ 07604 800-793-7900 ext. 7521 Gametime Playground Equipment/Marturano Recreation Jim Marturano P.O. Box 106 Spring Lake, NJ 07762 800-922-0070 james206@optonline.net

KOMPAN, Inc. Jeff LaRue 930 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402 917-697-8183 jeflar@kompan.com

NYSRPS

BPP

Member

Parkitects, Inc./Site NYSRPS Specialists* BPP Member Karen O’Connor 138 Ludlowville Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 607-533-3517, ext 101 karen@playgroundinfo.com Play and Park Structures John Posanti 920 Bayshore Ave West Islip, NY 11795 jposanti@playandpark.com

Schoolscapes Incorporated Christopher Leavold 38 West Main St. Clifton Springs, NY 14432 315-906-0050 chris@schoolscapes.com

PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTION Peggy Payne & Assoc. Inc Peggy Payne 146 Broadway Hawthorne, NY 10532 914-747-3237 ppaplay@aol.com

The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

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U.S. Communities is the leading cooperative purchasing program for a reason. Discover the difference for your agency. Register today.

Visit us at www.uscommunities.org

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2019 Commercial Buyer’s Guide SCHOOL/CREATIVITY SUPPLIES

SOFTWARE

Discount School Supply Karen McGrath 3 Terrace Court Ballston Lake, NY 12019 518 727 9577 kmmcgrath@discountschoolsuppl.com

CommunityPass Mia Kocci 141 Dayton Street, Suite 204 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-689-2323 ext. 234 mkocci@capturepoint.com

SEAL COATING/ASPHALT Rochester Jet-Blak Sealers, Inc. Gary Rosbrook 16 Deep Rock Road, PO Box 24362 Rochester, NY 14624 585-441-4125 gary.jetblak@gmail.com

SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING iZone Imaging P.O. Box 368 Temple, TX 76503 888-464-9663 lblair@izoneimaging.com bhuckabay@izoneimaging.com

SITE AMENITIES Jamestown Advanced Products Shari Hallenbeck 2855 Girts Rd Jamestown, NY 14701 716-483-3406 shallenbeck@jamestownadvanced.com Oldcastle Precast Inc. Dave Worthington 3900 Glover Rd. Easton, PA 18040 484-548-6502 dave.worthington@oldcastle.com

R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. / Pilot Rock Bob Simonsen P.O. Box 946 Cherokee, IA 51012 712-225-5796 pilotrock@rjthomas.com

MyRec.com Ray Foley P.O. Box 302 Killington, VT 05751 1-866-466-9732 myrec.com Rec Desk Software Justin Waz 300 Plaza Middlesex Middleton, CT 06457 recdesk.com Vermont Systems NYSRPS Kathy Messier BPP Member 12 Market Place Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-6993, ext 3028 kathym@vermontsystems.com

SPORTING SUPPLIES/ FITNESS EQUIPMENT Advantage Sport & Fitness Lou Greco 2255 N Triphammer Rd Ithaca, NY 14850 607-257-2107 llgreco@advantagefitness.com BSN Sports NYSRPS Elliot Schwebel BPP Member 27 Schalren Dr. Latham, NY 12110 518-783-1632 eschwebel@sportsupplygroup.com G&G Fitness Equipment Inc. Tony Giordano 7350 Transit Rd. Williamsville, NY 14221 800-537-0516 tony@livefit.com

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SPORTS LIGHTING Eaton’s Ephesus Lighting* Rebecca Firman 125 East Jefferson Street Syracuse, NY 13202 315-579-2879 RebeccaFirman@eaton.com ephesuslighting.com

NYSRPS

BPP

Member

Musco Lighting* NYSRPS Don Rhuda BPP 22 Chestnut Dr. Member Mahopac, NY 10541 845-628-4577 don.rhuda@musco.com

SURFACING Playsites + Surfaces, Inc. Darrell Wilson 908-B Long Island Ave. Deer Park, NY 11729 631-392-0960 dwilson@playsitesplus.com Rochester Jet-Blak Sealers, Inc. Gary Rosbrook 16 Deep Rock Road, PO Box 24362 Rochester, NY 14624 585-441-4125 gary.jetblak@gmail.com SealMaster – Buffalo Richard Ortiz P.O. Box 7257 Buffalo, NY 14240 716-891-4197 smbuffalo2@yahoo.com US Playground Surfacing Michael McGuffie 29 Thompson Hill Canton, CT 06019 860-309-9901 mmcguffie@usplaygroundsurfacing.com Velvetop Products Bill Walsh 1455 NY Ave Huntington Station, NY 11746 631-427-5904 bwalsh@velvetop.com

ACCESS • ADVERTISING • EXHIBITING • NETWORKING

TENNIS USTA Eastern Joe Steger 70 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604 914-282-4153 steger@eastern.usta.com

NYSRPS

BPP

Member

Become a NYSRPS Business Partnership Plan (BPP) member to receive great benefits!

Business Partnership members can take advantage of thousands of dollars in annual promotional and marketing opportunities.

TURF SPECIALIST Pioneer Athletics Evan Steele 4529 Industrial Pkwy Cleveland, OH 44135 413-813-5603 esteele@pioneerathletics.com

COMPLIMENTARY BOOTH AT ONE SHOW PER YEAR!

YOUTH SPORTS National Alliance for Youth Sports Andy Parker 2050 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-684-1141 x.224 aparker@nays.org

• Receive all the regular benefits of commercial membership when you become a BPP, including access to the NYSRPS membership list. $175 value • Complimentary 1 ⁄4 page ad in two issues of The Voice magazine. $600 value • Logo/link on monthly e-news read by society members. $1,800 value • Logo on bottom of the society’s home page. $1,000 value • Complementary booth at 1 NYSRPS show per year.

Up to $875 value • Digital list of all conference delegates after the close of the Annual Conference.

• Recognition at the Conference denoting you as part of the Business Partner Plan.

• Annual Conference registration for two employees.

• Networking opportunities • Much more!

Be seen. Be heard.

Advertise in The Voice.

Join online at nysrps.org (click on Membership)!

The Voice Advertising Rates* Printing: Full Color Publication frequency: Printed two times per year Fall/Winter (Due: Aug 1); Spring/Summer (Due: Jan 15) SPACE 1 issue 2 issues Back Cover................................. $975 ea......... $925 ea Inside Front or Back Cover.............. $875............. $825 Full Page (7.625 x 10.25 in)............. $775............. $725 Half Page (7.625 x 5.125 in) ............ $525............. $475 Quarter Page (3.813 x 5.125 in)........ $375............. $300

SPECIFICATIONS Submit advertisements as: print-ready PDF file. Resolution should be 300-350 ppi. When supplying PDF files, embed all images and fonts.

Magazine trim size is 8.5 x 11 in. Live area is 7.625 x 10.25 in.

If supplying full page bleed ad, please add 1/8 in bleed to trim size.

To purchase advertising space contact: Todd Pernsteiner, Ad Sales Manager todd@pernsteiner.com (952) 841-1111

*All prices are quoted at NYSRPS Commercial Member rate per ad, per issue. Non-member rates higher - inquire for details.

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