2013 - A Year of Change! Part of the celebration for each New Year is to make resolu-tions. Popular resolu-tions include eating less junk food, quitting smok-ing, and exercising more. I decided to no longer to make such gestures because by Super Bowl Sunday I am back to eating Dori-tos. Resolutions are about making changes, and changes seem to happen each year any-way so there is no fight-ing it. It's time to em-brace it. Some people say they like change, but I think most people don't. Change is scary. It forces you to get out of your comfort zone and do a little work or think a little different than you are used to. Change is hard, but change can lead to bet-ter things. Sometimes it takes a little while to see

the benefits. Many of us have experi-enced budget reductions at work. Some of us continue to experience such cuts. It usually means you have fewer resources than you would like. I tell people in Henderson that it was much more fun when we had more money and could do more. Well, those days are gone and will not be making a re-turn. Budget reductions have forced us to think and operate differently, which is not always a bad thing. Parks and Recreation professionals are known for being creative, and this is our time to shine. You may have pre-sented an idea or a new concept in the past and heard a "no, we can't do that." If you really be-lieve in this project, then maybe it is time to bring it up again. Perhaps the circumstances that made others pass on

your idea no longer ex-ist. Maybe you just need to tweak your idea and take it for another spin. The rules have changed folks. It is time for us to change as well. In the end, we'll all probably be better because of it. Take care,

Jayne

President’s Message

NRPS Newsletter

January 2013

NRPS Mission 2

Upcoming Socials 2

Job Postings 3

Aquatics Committee 3

Grant Opportunities 6

NRPS Membership 7

Executive Board 8

Inside this issue:

Special points of in-

terest:

Check out updated

grant information.

Keep an open eye for

socials.

Be sure to submit

photos and articles.

Recruit new mem-

bers!

Our mission is to support and recognize members of the Society and

to promote Recreation and Parks as an essential service in Nevada.

NRPS Vision Statement

We support the National Recreation & Park Association and the benefits of Recreation and Parks for citizens of the State of Ne-vada. We serve with pride, leadership and professionalism.

We Believe in creativity and innovative problem solving.

We Believe in encouraging and promoting diversity in our member-

ship.

We Believe in recognizing the accomplishments of members and

agencies.

We Believe in members’ input to shape our vision through strategic

planning.

We Believe in cooperation, communications, teamwork and consen-

sus building for the citizens, the Society and the agencies we serve.

If you are interested in setting up a social event for the north or south,

contact your executive board representatives.

For the North contact:

Jen Budge, North VP,

Jan 25th, noon to 1pm, Olive Garden

4900 South Virginia Street Reno, NV

For the South contact:

Felicia Rivera-Baker, South VP

Nevada Parks and Recreation Society Mission

Upcoming North/South Socials and Events

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Aquatics Committee

The NRPS Aquatic Committee is made up of aquatic professionals through-

out the southern Nevada area.

Members meet the 2nd Wednesday every other month to discuss aquatic

trends, programming, staffing, operations and hot topics.

In addition, the committee organizes several events throughout the year;

Health & Safety Expo, Southern Nevada Lifeguard Games and

a Recreational Swim Meet.

Please visit our contact page on NRPS.org if you would like to contact our

board members to receive additional information on any of our events, at-

tending a meeting or becoming a member.

Did you know…

Scholarships are available

for Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training Instructor, Lifeguard Manage-

ment, Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED classes? Contact 702-595-0010 for

more information.

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CITY OF HENDERSON

- Therapeutic Recreation (Site Leader) - Part time / Seasonal

Starts at $11.64 per hour.

- Youth Enrichment (Site Leader) - Part time / Seasonal

Starts at $11.64 per hour.

Agency Job Announcements

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Dear Recreation and Parks Colleagues,

“Ignite Our Future “is the theme for the 2013 Nevada Recreation and Parks (NRPS) Conference. The conference

will be hosted by the Incline Village Parks & Recreation Department in Incline Village, Nevada (Lake Tahoe) on September 17-20. The aspirations of the NRPS Conference Committee and Board of Directors are to host a memorable and ex-hilarating educational event that will attract inspiring speakers, progressive commercial exhibitors and commit-ted, brilliant attendees from Nevada and all NRPA affiliates. It is our intention that the conference will represent the mission and vision of NRPS & NRPA, by selecting pre-senters who philosophically and practically embrace the advancement of parks, recreation and environmental conservations efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. As well as the value these entities in their role to:

“Enhance community vitality, livability and sustainability; support human development; improve health and wellness; provide quality parks and recreation experiences; garner legislative and finan-cial support; foster environmental stewardship and appreciation of nature; raise awareness of the value of structured and unstructured play; ensure safe, affordable and accessible park and rec-reation opportunities; and position parks, recreation and environmental conservation as essential to every citizen.”

The Conference Committee has secured the lakeside Cal-Neva Lodge as the host hotel, Diamond Peak Ski Re-sort for the tradeshow and welcoming reception, and the Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center and the IVGID Parks Building for the classrooms. Currently the committee is seeking, inviting and confirming speakers, presenters & educators. If you or some-one you know would like to present an exceptional session , please contact Pandora Bahlman at plb@ivgid.org or (775)832-1350. The preliminary presenter program will be published in February on NRPS.org, so that attendees can make an early, informed reservation. Exhibitor applications will be emailed the last week of January. If want to reserve a booth at the tradeshow, or need more information about the September NRPS Conference Tradeshow, please contact Misty Moga at mab@ivgid.org or (775)832-1381, Shane Goddard at slg@ivgid.org or Shelly Gulotta at GU-LOTTMS@ClarkCountyNV.gov.

Early Bird discount registration fees and hotel room rates will be available to all NRPS & NRPA members March through June. There will also be a group discount for agencies that send five or more representatives. The conference fee includes conference presenters, keynote speaker, tradeshow, welcome and award reception. Additional conference events will include: two continuing educations courses (Alternative Funding and Trail Building) on Tuesday and Disc Golf and/or Golf outings Friday afternoon. “Ignite Your Future” with NRPS this year in Lake Tahoe! See you in September, Pandora Bahlman, NRPS President Elect

Ignite Our Future!

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The Finish Line Foundation is offering grants to community-based athletic programs that address active lifestyle and team-building issues. Organizations committed to helping kids lead healthy, active lives or supporting kids with disabilities or disadvantages are eligible to apply for one of the Finish Line grants.

http://www.finishline.com/youth-foundation-grants/youth-grant,default,pg.html

Note: Grant requests may need to emphasize the mail order capacity of Nevada locations as the Finish Line physical stores are located in the Reno and Las Ve-gas/Henderson Areas.

Grant Opportunities

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Training Opportunities

Southern Nevada

CPSI course save the date.

The course will be held on April 30 – May 2 in Las Vegas.

Course details to follow.

Northern Nevada

CPRP Prep course in Reno on January 25th at Sun Valley General Im-provement District. It is a free event followed by a social at Olive Garden. Attached is the flyer with all of the information. If you are interested in attending either the CPRP prep course or the social, please RSVP at secretary@nrps.org.

If you are interested in taking the CPRP certification, the study guide is free if you register through NRPA (www.nrpa.com) before January 31st. You are welcome to register to take the exam following the so-cial located at Pearson Vue (space is limited)

NRPS Membership

The Nevada Recreation and Parks Society (NRPS) is a non-profit, professional organization, founded in 1958. Its main pur-pose is to promote the growth and development of Nevada recreation and parks. NPRS is affiliated with the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

NPRS has several levels of membership to meet the needs of all parks and recreation professionals, students, retirees, agencies, and affiliates.

PROFESSIONAL This category includes persons who are or have been employed full time in an executive, leadership or supportive staff capacity within a public or private agency or department of recreation or parks or educational institution. ($30)

RETIRED PROFESSIONAL This category includes any persons over 45 years of age, who has been a Professional Member of NRPS, NRPA, or an NRPA Affiliate for a minimum of ten (10) years and has officially retired from a qualified professional position. ($15)

ASSOCIATE This category includes persons who are employed part time or volunteers within the recreation and parks field, and who subscribe and agree to the aims and objectives of this society. ($15)

STUDENT This category includes persons who are enrolled full time in high school, colleges or universities with an interest in parks and recreation or an allied field. ($10)

AGENCY This category includes the Agency Director and members of the policy or advisory board or commission. Dues are based on full time employee (FTE) equivalent. ($250 – 20 FTE’s or more; $150 – under 20 FTE’s)

ORGANIZATION/INSTITUTION AND AFFILIATE This category includes national, state, and local organizations, hospitals, colleges, universities, clubs, and local, state or regional societies and organizations. ($50)

COMMERCIAL This category includes all vendors, commercial and for-profit organizations who subscribe and agree to the aims and objectives of this society. ($50)

HONORARY May be bestowed upon those persons approved by this society’s Executive Board.

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Please send submissions for the

NRPS monthly newsletter to Danny Gleich

DGleich@churchillcounty.org

We want to hear from you!

Pictures, Articles, Announcements …..

Future Newsletter Announcements

Nevada Recreation and Parks Society

PO Box 97264

Las Vegas, Nevada 89054

President-Jayne Mazurkiewicz, CPRP

Past Pres.-Dirk Richwine, CPRP

Pres. Elect-Pandora Bahlman

Vice Pres. North-Jennifer Budge

Vice Pres. South-Felicia Rivera-Baker

Secretary-Kristy Bekiares

Treasurer-Brady Dehn

Members At Large North- Joel Dunn Danny Gleich

Token Barnthouse

Darrin Price

NRPS Executive Board

Creating Communities Through People, Parks

and Programs!

Nevada Parks and Recreation

Society (NRPS)

Members At Large South- Jeannette Palmer Veronica Reyes

Nick Montoya

Doug Guild

PSP North-Al Rogers

PSC North-Linda Fearnley

PSP South-Shelly Gulotta

PSC South-Dundee Jones

Check out our new website!!!

WWW.NRPS.ORG Contact the President:

E-mail: nrps@live.com