Winter 2011 VRPS Magazine

Winter 2011

Official Publication of the Virginia Recreation & Park Society

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Contents Official Publication of the Virginia Recreation & Park Society

Volume 53 Winter 2011

Virginia Recreation & Park Society 6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike Suite 109 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Phone: 804-730-9447 Fax: 804-730-9455 vrps@vrps.com www.vrps.com

Executive Director James C. Stutts, CAE, CPRP Administrative Assistant Bernadette Cornelius Part-Time Assistant Karen Florey Office Manager Marlene Bresee Editor Amy-Jo Hendrix, CPRP

Features

Departments

9 News from the 2011 VRPS Leadership Meeting

4 Message from the President

10 Reflecting on the SRG Accomplishmets for 2010 11 “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” 12 Charles E. Hartsoe Receives 2010 Pugsley Award

8 Calendar of Events 14 News from Christiansbug

13 John H. Davis Receives Ralph C. Wilson Award

16 National Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam

20 Ride the Tide to Success Keynote Speaker Dr. Terry Morris

18 V-ORG 21 Ride the Tide to Success Preliminary Schedule 22 Ride the Tide to Success Registration Form

Virginia Parks and Recreation is published three times per year by the Virginia Recreation & Park Society, Inc. VRPS is a non-profit professional organization supported by membership dues and contributions.

VRPS is affiliated with the National Recreation & Park Association.

Editorial Statement: Statements of fact and opinions are the responsibility of the authors alone and do not imply an opinion on the part of the officers, members or staff of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society or the Foundation of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society.

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15 2011 VRPS Member Ticket Program

Send Articles to:ahendrix@viennava.gov or Amy-Jo Hendrix, CPRP, Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180

Subscription Information. Members receive the magazine as part of their annual membership dues.

The magazine is available by subscription for $25 per year. Requests for subscription should be directed to VRPS, 6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Suite 109, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

5 2011 VRPS Board, Key Leaders and Staff

Cover: 2011 Virginia Senior Games Information available at www.virginiaseniorgames.org

Mission The mission of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society is to unite all professionals, students, and interested lay persons engaged in the field of recreation, parks, and other leisure services in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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A message from the president

Second Time’s the Charm Darrell R. Crittendon

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hey say the second time around is so much better than the first time.

I wanted to experience this first hand in serving as your President again for the second time in eight years. As I was eight years ago, I am honored and committed to serving as the 2011 VRPS President.

While I actually took office on January 1, 2011, we are off and running in many different areas that I think our members will be pleased with.

New trends, exciting sessions and a little bit of everything for everybody will be available.

“Building Resources & Marketing Partnerships” - 2011 VRPS Management Conference Immediate past president, Lakita Frazier and her staff from the City of Suffolk’s Department of Parks & Recreation are putting the finishing touches on what will be a fun, educational and informative twoday learning experience which I am sure will keep you captivated and engaged.

This is the first time a VRPS Management Conference will be hosted in the City of Suffolk.

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I am extremely proud that after a 26-year hiatus, the VRPS Annual Conference returns to the City of Norfolk from September 17-20. For those of you who attended the last conference held in Norfolk in 1985, you will be shocked and amazed at how the City has changed and transformed into a vibrant area over the last 26 years.

I’m grateful to our neighboring departments who are supporting this year’s conference with resources and staff support who are serving on the conference committee. Special thanks to Cindy Curtis, Michael Poplawski, Michael Nealer, Lakita Frazier, Jim Wilson, Mark Furlo, Margaret Thorne, John Carnifax and Brian Fuller.

I would be remiss not to mention my staff, especially Deborah Morton, Assistant Director of the City of Norfolk’s Department of Recreation, Park’s & Open Space, who is serving as this year’s Conference Chair. My staff and I are excited, enthused and looking forward to providing you with a conference to be remembered for years to come.

New trends, exciting sessions and a little bit of everything for everybody will be available. Past VRPS Presidents Nancy Ellis and Beth Wood Whitley serve as Co-Chairs of the Education Committee for this year’s Annual Conference. They are looking to shake things up a bit and try some new ideas for educational sessions. So if you have any great suggestions or ideas for edu-

cational sessions for this year’s conference please get them to Nancy and Beth.

As we begin this journey together in 2011, let me provide you with my goals which I will need every member in the Society to help me to achieve: n An accessible and logistical approach to VRPS training opportunities n On-line training opportunities and the development of a VRPS catalogue of training nStudent membership recruitment through YouTube; explore ways for municipal departments near universities and colleges to develop and maintain presence there. n Membership Retention - reinstatement of a Membership/Ways & Means Committee which will be chaired by the VRPS Treasurer, Keith Rotzell. The committee will be comprised of myself, the VRPS Executive Director, Past VRPS President Cindy Messinger, a VRPS Foundation member, and our Lay Member Ed Hamilton. The goal of this committee will be membership retention, membership recruitment and the development of new revenue sources and streams for the Society.

I’m excited about where this year will take VRPS. We have a professional Board of Directors and sound body of members who are ready to take VRPS to new heights in 2011.

Looking forward to a great year, rekindling friendships, building new partnerships and embarking on new endeavors in 2011!

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VRPS Staff

Enterprise Group Chairs

Resource Group Chairs

Service Area Chairs

Board of Directors

Executive Board

2011 vrps boards key leaders & staff President Vice President Treasurer Lay Member Executive Director President Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Lay Member Executive Director Central Eastern Northern Southwestern Western Aquatics Cultural Diversity

Athletics Seniors

Outdoors Therapeutic Recreation Annual Conference Foundation Awards & Citations

Hershey Track & Field LTI 2012 Management Conference Professional Education Virginia Senior Games Legislative Picnic

Executive Director Administrative Assistant Office Manager Part-time Assistant

Board Liaisons

Central Service Area LTI Eastern Service Area Professional Education Northern Service Area Virginia Senior Games Southwestern Service Area Hershey Track & Field Western Service Area Legislation Aquatics Awards & Citations Athletics Annual Conference ’11

Darrell Crittendon Cindy Roeder Keith Rotzoll, CPRP Ed Hamilton Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE Darrell Crittendon Lakita Frazier, CPRP Cindy Roeder Pamela Sheets, CPRP Lisa Cooke, CPRP, AFO Keith Rotzoll, CPRP Michael Clark, CPRP, AFO Katey Legg, CPRP Art Thatcher, CPRP Ed Hamilton Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE Kelly Smith Tamara Brown Laura Marquardt, CPRP Mark Moore, CPRP Thomas Jones, CPRP Ralph Baird, AFO Charles Hester, CPRP Alan Mills, CF Paul Wilmoth Daniel Ronquillo, CPRP. ADC Judy Jones Jason Bookheimer

City of Norfolk Rec, Parks & Open Space 757-441-2400 darrell.crittendon@norfolk.gov Herndon Parks & Recreation 703-435-6800 x 2123 cindy.roeder@herndon-va.gov Prince George Co. Parks & Rec 804-733-2646 krotzoll@princegeorgeva.org Roanoke College 540-375-2409 hamilton@roanoke.edu Virginia Rec. & Park Society 804-730-9447 jim@vrps.com City of Norfolk Rec, Parks & Open Space 757-441-2400 darrell.crittendon@norfolk.gov Suffolk Parks & Recreation 757-514-7251 l frazier@suffolkva.us Herndon Parks & Recreation 703-435-6800 x 2123 cindy.roeder@herndon-va.gov Shenandoah Co. Parks & Recreation 540-984-3030 psheets@shenandoahcountyva.us Clarke Co. Parks & Recreation 540-955-5140 lcooke@clarkecounty.gov Prince George Co. Parks & Rec 804-733-2646 krotzoll@princegeorgeva.org Roanoke Parks & Recreation 540-853-1198 michael.clark@roanokeva.gov Gloucester Co. Parks, Rec & Tourism 804-693-1270 klegg@gloucesterva.info Youth, Education & Family Services 757-727-6348 athatcher@hampton.gov Roanoke College 540-375-2409 hamilton@roanoke.

Virginia Rec. & Park Society 804-730-9447 jim@vrps.com Chesterfield Co. Parks & Recreation 804-751-4134 smithkelly@chesterfield.gov Suffolk Parks & Recreation 757-514-4501 tbrown@suffolkva.us Fairfax County Park Authority 703-866-0566 laura.marquardt@fairfaxcounty.gov Botetourt Co. Parks, Rec & Tourism 540-473-8326 mmoore@botetourt.org Shenandoah Co. Parks & Recreation 540-984-3030 tjones@shenandoahcountyva.us Alexandria Rec, Parks & Cultural Affairs 703-746-5435 Ralph.Baird@alexandriava.gov Richmond Parks, Rec & Community Facilities 804-646-6067 charles.hester@richmondgov.com Virginia Commonwealth University 804-827-9346 asmills@vcu.edu Chesterfield Co. Parks & Recreation 804-748-1130 wilmothp@chesterfield.gov CJW Medical Center 804-323-8960 daniel117@comcast.net Chesterfield Co. Parks & Recreation 804-748-1623 jonesj@chesterfield.gov Danville Parks, Rec & Tourism 434-799-5215 bookhjl@ci.danville.va.us

Deborah Morton Greg Sager Dean Crane, CPRP Melida McKee, CPRP, AFO Paul W. Berryman Margaret Thorne Lakita Frazier, CPRP Shannon Moore, CPRP Jennifer Snead Art Thatcher, CPRP Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE Jim Stutts, CPRP, CAE Bernadette Cornelius Marlene P. Bresee Karen Florey

City of Norfolk Rec, Parks & Open Space Hanover County Parks & Recreation Blacksburg Parks & Recreation Roanoke Parks & Recreation Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Portsmouth Parks, Rec & Leisure Services Suffolk Parks & Recreation Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Henrico Division of Rec & Parks Hampton Parks & Recreation Virginia Rec & Park Society Virginia Rec & Park Society Virginia Rec & Park Society Virginia Rec & Park Society Virginia Rec & Park Society

Keith Rotzoll Cindy Roeder Katey Legg Keith Rotzoll Cindy Roeder Jim Stutts/Lisa Cooke Michael Clark Lakita Frazier Lisa Cooke Art Thatcher Art Thatcher Darrell Crittendon Lakita Frazier Darrell Crittendon

Cultural Diversity Foundation Outdoors: Management Conference ’11 Seniors Therapeutic Recreation

757- 441-2400x245 804- 365-4690 540-961-1135 x132 540-853-6865 757-496-6766 757-393-8481 x4107 757-514-7251 757-385-0420 804-501-5114 757-728-3220 804-730-9447 804-730-9447 804-730-9447 804-730-9447 804-730-9447

Darrell Crittendon Jim Stutts Michael Clark Jim Stutts Lisa Cooke Katey Legg

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News from suffolk

Effective Partnerships

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uffolk Parks and Recreation has witnessed the effectiveness and power in community partnerships. This past October, the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosted their 2010 Memory Walk, The Walk To End Alzheimer’s. The Memory Walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer care.

The 2010 Western Tidewater Memory Walk was held at Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina and was the most successful event in the Southeastern Virginia Chapter’s history.

While there are many community organizations that do great things, it is necessary for parks and recreation departments to be able to identify and understand how to maximize and utilize community organizations. Of course, the necessary give and take needed to make partnerships successful can be very challenging. Though, there are times when partnerships are seamless. A proper plan and process on how to handle and identify partnerships will equip a department and empower community partnerships. In recognition of the success and support of the Western Tidewater Memory Walk the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association selected Suffolk Parks and Recreation and the City of Suffolk as the 2010 Volunteer Group of the Year.

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Management Conference Meeting Suffolk Senior Resource Group Senior Center Committee Henrico Senior Resource Group Henrico Management Conference Suffolk

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Management Conference Annual Conference Planning Meeting Virginia Senor Games Meeting Ticket Luncheon Athletic Fields 101 Athletic Fields 101 Athletic Fields 101 Athletic Fields 101

Suffolk Norfolk Henrico Henrico Loudoun Roanoke Hanover Newport News

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V-ORG Conference Annual Conference Planning Meeting Senior Resource Group Senior Center Committee Senior Resource Group Western Service Area Meeting Virginia Senor Games Meeting VRPS Board Meeting President’s Newsletter Foundation Meeting

Smith Mountain Lake Norfolk Stafford Stafford Charlottesville Henrico VRPS Central Office Submission Deadline VRPS Central Office

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Annual Conference Planning Meeting Virginia Senior Games Event Virginia Parks & Recreation Magazine Western Service Area Workshop Summer Camp Programming

Norfolk Greater Richmond Area Submission Deadline Location: TBD

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Annual Conference Planning Meeting Norfolk Senior Resource Group Senior Center Committee Charlottesville Senior Resource Group Charlottesville Western Service Hershey Track Meet Shenandoah County Virginia State Hershey Track & Field Meet UVA-Charlottesville Western Service Area Golf Heritage Oaks-Harrisonburg Department Challenge Outing

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Annual Conference Planning Meeting VRPS Board Meeting President’s Newsletter Foundation Meeting

Norfolk VRPS Central Office Submission Deadline VRPS Central Office

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Annual Conference Planning Meeting Western Service Area Meeting Senior Resource Group Senior Center Committee Senior Resource Group Legislative Float Trip

Norfolk Rockingham Co.- Harrisonburg Charlottesville Charlottesville New River

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Annual Conference Planning Meeting Norfolk NPSI-Certified PlaygroundSaftey Inspector Norfolk President’s Newsletter Submission Deadline VRPS Annual Conference Norfolk

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Annual Conference 2011 Final Meeting Norfolk Senior Resource Group Senior Center Committee Deep Run-Henrico Senior Resource Group Deep Run-Henrico WSA Field Maintenance Workshop Western Service Area Meeting Augusta Co.Parks & Rec

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News from VRPS

News from 2011 VRPS Leadership Meeting

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V R P S President Darrell Crittendon presented the 2011 Leadership Orientation on Wednesday, January 26 at Confederate Hills Recreation Center in Henrico County.

Despite some challenging weather in the western and northern parts of the state, there was broad representation from all the sections and resource groups as well as some of the key committee leaders with over 40 people in attendance.

Darrell, and Jim Stutts, Marlene Bresee and Bernadette Cornelius from the

Central Office provided information on the history, mission, operations, financial management, website features and future of the Society.

In addition, Greg Sager, Foundation President, Beth Wood-Whitely, Strategic Plan Chair, and Art Thatcher, Legislative Chair all provided insight into their specific initiatives. Special thanks to Bob Charles of Virginia Playground Services for his generous sponsorship of the lunch for everyone.

Also, thanks to Henrico County for hosting the team.

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VRPS Senior Resource Group

Reflecting on the SRG Accomplishments for 2010

By Daniel S. Ronquillo, CPRP, ADC

2010

has again been a successful year for the Senior Resource Group, and we are currently developing plans for 2011, which will lead up to our one-day annual educational event, “The SRG Fall Conference, on Senior Programming, Therapeutic Recreation & Aging,” which will occur on Friday, November 4th, at Deep Run Recreation Center, in Henrico County.

the new Virginia Senior Center Committee, under the direction of the SRG Board of Directors. The main focus and purpose of this new SRG standing committee will be to strengthen Virginia Senior Centers, through collaborative efforts with the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) and the National Council on Aging (NOCA). The SRG Board of Directors is excited to have formalized this relationship, which we feel will not only strengthen the Senior Resource Group, but VRPS as well.

in November 2010. After continued work, since 2006, the SRG Board completed its final version, which will be posted on the website in the coming months. Phase two of our efforts will be to finalize the new SRG Manual of Procedures, which will intend to be a working document, in conjunction with the new SRG Bylaws. We hope to have this complete by the end of 2011.

Finally, the SRG ended its year with our annual November conference, held at After almost two years of joint efforts with Deep Run Recreation Center, in Henrico several VRPS Senior Resource Group mem- Another mile stone for the SRG has been its County. After five years since initiating bers, who have been focusing their ener- significant Bylaw Amendments, which were this educational symposium, which was gies toward working with Senior Centers approved by the VRPS Board of Directors intended to be a one-time event, it conthroughout Virginia, the tinues to draw recreation SRG has officially formulated and programming profes2011 SRG Fall 2011 SRG Board of Directors sionals from throughout Conference Committee Virginia, who provide Daniel S. Ronquillo, CPRP, ADC Friday, November 4, 2011 services for the senior 2011 SRG Deep Run Recreation Center Co-Chair / Historian population in their area.

Virginia Senior Center Henrico, Virginia Committee The SRG Board continJudy Jones ues to be proud in of Co-Chair / Parliamentarian Karen Bixler Catharine Yusuf fering this educational Chair Chair Lisa D. Blythe - Recorder opportunity for VRPS Shannon Martin, CPRP Treasurer Judy Jones members, as well as other Barbara “Bobbi” Hutchko

Education Coordinator professionals. As we be Recorder Lisa A. Cooke, CPRP - Professional gin 2011, we will conDaniel Ronquillo, CPRP, ADC Development Coordinator & VRPS Judy Jones tinue to update VRPS Printing & CEU Coordinator Board Liaison Committee Member members on the efforts Evaluation Coordinator of the SRG through the Karen Bixler - Outreach Coordinator Procurement Coordinator Karen Bixler VRPS magazine, newslet Committee Member Catharine Yusuf - Member-At-Large Lisa A. Cooke, CPRP ters and the website.

Peter Thompson Committee Member

Room Monitor Coordinator Gift&Door Prize Coordinator

Linda Hahn - Member-At-Large

Linda Hahn Committee Member

Lisa D. Blythe Meals & Refreshments Coordinator

Barbara “Bobbi” Hutchko Member-At-Large

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Please join us for hopefully another productive year, and thank you for your continued support.

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News from northern service area

Northern Service Area Spring Workshop

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ou won’t want to miss this incredible upcoming educational and networking opportunity!

the role professionals will play in determining how we will adjust to these future trends.

This full day workshop will offer a total of 4 sessions all for CEU credit focusing on repositioning, marketing for the future, management of volunteers and identifying future trends that will affect the delivery of parks and recreation and

The workshop will be held at the brand new Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center in the City of Fairfax. More details and regsitration forms coming soon!

Questions? Contact Laura Marquardt at laura.marquardt@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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Charles E. Hartsoe

Receives 2010 Pugsley Award

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The American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration presented the 2010 Cornelius Amory Pugsley Award to Virginia’s Charles E. Hartsoe, during their Annual Banquet in Minneapolis, MN, October 27, 2010.

The Pugsley Award annually recognizes individuals who have:

1. Preserved, enhanced, or created park

values, which significantly enriched the lives of people.

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Reflect originality, intelligent selectivity, courageous decisions and actions, dedication to the public weal, sensitivity to the feelings and interests of all concerned, and a sound philosophy of public service.

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Significantly developed or refined techniques, which will advance the effectiveness of park programs.

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Given encouragement and inspiration to others.

Dr. Hartsoe, of Richmond, is co-author, with Richard F. Knapp, of Play for America, The National Recreation Association, 1906 – 1965.

This scholarly work documents the individuals and organizations that have played a major role in organizing and promoting the public recreation movement.

He has served in a number of positions in public recreation and in academia. He is an aggressive advocate for citizen partic-

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ipation in association and civic affairs.

He has supported NRPA initiatives in education and training, public policy, and international collaboration and exchange.

Dr. Hartsoe is a founding member and former president of the American Academy of Parks and Recreation Administration and was president of the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society. He was assistant executive director of the National Recreation Association during the creation of the National Recreation and Park Association, and administrative analyst for Philadelphia’s Department of Recreation.

Dr. Hartsoe is Professor emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He also taught at Temple University, The Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Illinois. His peers and national leaders have recognized on several occasions his contributions to public parks and recreation. He earned a B.S. at Springfield College, Mass., and a M.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Illinois.

Congratulations Charlie!

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John H. Davis

Receives Ralph C. Wilson Award

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he Ralph C. Wilson Award was established by the National Recreation and Park Association to honor Ralph C. Wilson – one of the Association’s most distinguished leaders – for his devotion to NRPA and his significant influence in shaping a strong citizen and professional national advocate organization. This award is presented to the person(s) who best exemplifies Ralph C. Wilson’s commitment to NRPA.

Director of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority where he served for three years. He then became the Executive Director of the National Recreation and Park Association. He served NRPA for nine years. During his tenure with NRPA John established numerous significant programs. In 1985 John worked closely with the family of Ralph Wilson to create the national Ralph C. Wilson Award.

The Ralph C. Wilson Award is presented annually to an individual whose longterm service and dedication to the National Recreation and Park Association’s boards, committees, regional councils, and volunteer initiatives have been exemplary and have advanced the cause of parks, recreation, and conservation.

After leaving NRPA John worked ten years with Hunter Knepshield working with modular park buildings, sports lighting, parks/sports equipment and playground systems.

This prestigious award was presented to John H. Davis at the NRPA Congress and Exposition, October 27, 2010.

John entered the U. S. Navy after high school graduation. His first stint in the military was followed by his education pursuits and he graduated from Furman University. He entered the U. S. Army as athletic and recreation officer in

Alabama. During his service he was stationed in Korea as a commander of a tank company.

After military service John became the Director of Parks and Recreation in Darlington, SC. He obtained his Masters Degree in Physical Education from Columbia University. After graduation he went back to the south and became Recreation Director in Dalton, GA followed by serving as the Executive Director of the Georgia Recreation Commission. In 1973 John became the

In addition to receiving the Ralph C. Wilson Award, John previously received the NRPA National Distinguished Professional Award (1996), inducted into the Georgia Hall of Fame (1988), a Mid Atlantic Regional Council award (1986), President’s Award – National Youth Sports (1985), and Brigham Young Award for Service and Dedication (1982).

John is a member of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society and lives in Culpeper with his wife, Joyce.

Visit www.vrps.com or call VRPS Office at 804-730-9447 or email vrps@vrps.com for volunteer opportunities.

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News from christiansburg Parks and Recreation

Art Price

Christiansburg, Virginia

Selected for induction into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame

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Art Price, Director of Christiansburg Parks and Recreation was one of five area baseball players and contributors that have been selected for induction into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame at the 20th annual Hall of Fame banquet on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Salem Civic Center.

design and completion of the Christiansburg Recreation Center and Harkrader Sports Complex, along with upgrades to Kiwanis Park. Christiansburg Parks and Recreation hosted the 2010 Dixie Boys World Series and will host the 2012 Junior Dixie Boys World Series at the Harkrader Sports Complex.

Joining Price in this year’s induction class are Anthony Amos (Roanoke County), the late Harold Brown (Franklin County), Jerome (“Budgy”) Clark (Salem), and Sam Lazzaro (Salem).

In addition to working as Director of Christiansburg Parks and Recreation, he is an adjunct faculty member at Radford University with the Recreation, Parks and Tourism Department.

The Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame is located at Salem’s Lewis Gale Field (where Salem Art is a native of Christiansburg and grew up participating in youth baseball,

football and basketball programs through the Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg. He graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1976 where he played baseball and football. During the summer months, he played in youth baseball leagues, American Legion and the Mountain View Baseball League.

He attended Concord University, AthArt has also been ens, WV, where he played baseball for an Associate Scout two years before transferring to Radford University. Art is a graduate with the Kansas City of Radford University (B.S. 1981 Royals. Art’s friend and and M.A. 1987). He has been emwith Christiansburg Parks former Baltimore Orioles ployed and Recreation since April 1983. great Al Bumbry calls He has been Director of Parks and Recreation since November him “Baseball Lover” 1987 where he has been dedicated which he surely is. to recreation opportunities for the citizens of his hometown. Among Art’s achievements is his dedication the 14

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Art is a “Certified Parks and Recreation Professional” (CPRP) through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS).

Art has also been an Associate Scout with the Kansas City Royals. Art’s friend and former Baltimore Orioles great Al Bumbry calls him “Baseball Lover” which he surely is.

Art and wife, Donita have three daughters, Hope, Maddie and Mary. They also have a seven month old granddaughter, Olivia and a grandson, Landon, due in early January. In addition, they have two beagles, Mae Mae and Mollie. Together, Art and Donita look forward to staying busy with their grandchildren, with Art especially looking forward to teaching them the great game of baseball.

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Dr. Terry Morris

Abandoned by his family in Tupelo, Mississippi when he was about 14, Terry Morris was arrested for scrounging for food in a garbage can. With no one to call or take him in, he was sent to a group home where – for the first time in his life – someone told him he had opportunities ahead – if he was willing to work for them.

Dr. Terry Morris has served as the national spokesperson for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for a number of years. With more than 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally, CFC is the largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign raising millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors ensure monetary support to eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

He has participated in several national CFC videos as well as public service announcements supporting philanthropy, community service and child advocacy.

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Dr. Morris is the Software Integrated Hazard Analysis Manager on NASA’s Constellation Program. With a B.S. in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University, an M.S. in electrical engineering from Old Dominion University, a George M. Low Fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in system engineering from the University of Virginia, he is currently pursuing a Certificate in Public Leadership at the Brookings Institute. A Lifetime Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Dr. Morris serves as deputy di-

Dr. Terry Morris has served as the national spokesperson for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for a number of years.

With more than 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally, CFC is the largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign raising millions of dollars each year.

A g e n c y, NASA, OPM, the Smithsonian, the Nuclear Regulatory Agency, Selective Service, the National Institutes of Health, as well as the Departments of Justice, Agriculture, Interior, State, Treasury, and Transportation.

rector of the Information Systems Group.

Terry resides in Newport News, Virginia, where he serves on numerous boards and councils.

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Preliminary Schedule

2011 VRPS Annual Conference Schedule – Norfolk, VA September 17 – 20, 2011 Wednesday, September 14 – Friday, September 16 National Playground Safety Institute Saturday, September 17 Open for Potential Institutes, Special Sessions, Off-site tours, etc.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration

Sunday, September 18 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration

10:00 am – 11:15 am Educational sessions

11:15 am – 12:30 pm Lunch on your own

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Educational sessions

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Educational sessions

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Opening session, keynote speaker and Annual Business Meeting

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Delegate Welcome/Exhibit Hall Social

7:00 pm- 8:30 pm Dinner on your own

8:30 pm –11:30 pm Conference Welcome Social Monday, September 19 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration

8:00 am – 9:15 am Educational sessions

8:30 am – 9:30 am Director’s Forum

9:30 am – 10:45 am Educational sessions

9:30 am – 10:30 am Director’s In the Exhibit Hall

10:30 am – 1:30 pm Exhibit Hall Luncheon

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Educational sessions

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Educational sessions

4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Resource Group/Service Area Meetings

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm President’s Reception

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Awards Banquet and 2012 Invitation

8:30 pm – on Open Night to Visit Norfolk Attractions Tuesday, September 20 8:00 am – 11:30 am Registration

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10:00 am – 11:15 am

11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Educational sessions Educational sessions Educational sessions

Wednesday, September 21 – Thursday, September 22

Aquatics Facility Operators Course

Schedule sublject to change. Please check www.vrps.com for updates.

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