Sessions for citizens

Parks & Recreation, July, 2004

Successful outcomes in the park and recreation field are really times the direct result of engaged, knowledgeable citizens, professionals, and students. To help foster this environment, the C-BM branch has announced several workshop sessions for this year's NRPA Congress Oct. 12-15 in Reno, Nev.

The branch hopes these workshops will help educate the citizen volunteer, friend, commissioner/boardmember and professional:

* Interpreting and Utilizing Citizen Input Effectively

* What Is My Role As Commissioner/ Board Member?

* How to Have A Successful Board

* Citizens and Professionals Working Together As A Team

* Can You Hear Me Now!

* Just Selected-Advisory Board Member--Now What?

* DOGGONE Grassroots Organization!

* Improving Board Effectiveness Using Six Board Competencies

* Open Forum: Commissioners, Board Members and Friends

* Legislative Action: "The Personal Touch"

* Mobilizing for Health and Wellness--A Community Approach

* Bored With Your Board? Fix the Problem

To find out more information about educational sessions at Congress, contact the Conference and Planning Department at NRPA.

Special Congress Session

In a special session at the NRPA Congress in Reno, Nev., National Park Service Director Fran P. Mainella (below) will address professionals and students about the future of our nation's public spaces. Like many other agencies, the National Park Service confronts challenges such as increasing visitor use, security concerns and an aging workforce. Mainella will discuss what the managers of today are doing to combat these dilemmas plus what the managers of tomorrow will face in coming years. The session is entitled, "Horizons: Connecting Current and Future Leaders," and is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15 from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.