Educational highlights

Parks & Recreation, Jan, 2005

2005 Midwest Regional Leadership and Professional Training Institute

April 15-17, 2005

Holiday Inn Salina

Salina, Kan.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The 2005 Midwest Regional Leadership and Professional Training Institute is the region's leading event, and will offer attendees and exhibitors a comprehensive and high-powered exposition with quality peer-reviewed educational sessions developed to meet the wide range of interests and technical expertise levels of its attendance.

Why Attend the Midwest Regional Leadership and Professional Training Institute?

* NRPA regional conferences offer some of the best national and local educational speakers and resources, all in the proximity of your own region.

* Attend an intimate professional development experience tailored to the policy and learning issues of your region.

* The Exhibit Hall places new and exciting products within your reach.

* Network with leaders and other industry professionals as you build your own industry network.

* With more than 20 educational sessions, workshops, special events and tours, you have plenty of opportunity to gain new skills and techniques.

EXHIBIT HALL

This year's Exhibit Hall offers an excellent opportunity to meet with exhibitors who offer the latest in supplies, services and equipment for park maintenance, programming, community centers, health facilities and playgrounds. You will have the opportunity to meet with current suppliers and make new contacts for the future.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Thursday, April 14

7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.    Welcome Reception

Friday, April 15

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.   Workshops
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.    Fun Tours/Golf
                       Tournament

Saturday, April 16

9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.   General Session
10:30 a.m.-11:45 am.   Education Sessions
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.   Lunch with
                       Exhibitors
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.   Exhibit Hall Open
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.   Silent Auction
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.    Cultural Tours
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.    MW Institute Dinner

Sunday, April 17

9:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m.    Education Session
2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.    Rolling Hills
                       Zoo Tour
6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.    Awards Dinner

For detailed information on the 2005 MW Regional Institute, click on NRPA Conferences under the Training and Development page at www.nrpa.org or contact Member Services at 1-800-626-NRPA.

2005 NRPA National Legislative and Policy Forum

Feb. 16-20, 2005

Grand Hyatt Washington

Washington, D.C.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The 2005 National Legislative and Policy Forum is the association's opportunity to bring the needs and issues of the field to the attention of lawmakers and our country's decision-makers. With special emphasis for citizens, the forum looks to encourage public support for public parks and recreation. Attendees will stress the importance of public parks and recreation to the community, family and individual health and wellness. Given the Bush administration's priorities, many communities' parks and recreation services are at risk.

NRPA's 2005 Legislative Forum is a critical show of strength to ensure continued national support.

This year's forum also includes the opportunity for attendees to contribute to the development of NRPA's national advocacy message, which will result in a three-year plan to increase public awareness and involvement in protecting public parks and recreation services.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Wednesday, Feb. 16

7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.    Registration Open
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.   Federal Grant-in-Aid
                       Workshop (Optional)

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.   National Policy
                       Luncheon
                       (Ticketed Event)
1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.    Background Briefings
                       on Legislation &
                       Public Policy Issues
4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.    Orientation to
                       109th Congress

Thursday, Feb. 17

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.    Registration Open
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.    Congressional
                       Awards Continental
                       Breakfast, 0ff-Site
                       (Ticketed Event)
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.    Meetings on
                       Capitol Hill
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.    Leadership
                       Summit--Part I

Friday, Feb. 18

7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.    Registration
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.    Observations from
                       the Hill
9:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.   Policy and Legislative
                       Initiatives of State
                       Legislatures, Executives
                       & Associations

Saturday, Feb. 19

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.    Registration
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.   Annual Fund
                       Committee
2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.    National Forum 6oar
                       Setting Summit

Sunday, Feb. 20

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.    Registration
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.   National Forum