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"To advance park and recreation opportunities that enhance the quality
of life through education, communication and advocacy."
Career Center /Join KRPA
The Kansas Recreation and Park Association launched an Online Career Center on November 15, 2006. Employers can go online to post job listings. Professionals can go online to post their resume. All of these services are available to KRPA Members only. If you would like to join KRPA to receive access to the KRPA Online Career Center, click on this link to the KRPA Membership Application.
Questions, contact Bonnie Simon Email or by phone, 785-235-6533 ext 20
The Kansas Recreation and Park Association launched an Online Career Center on November 15, 2006. Employers can go online to post job listings. Professionals can go online to post their resume. All of these services are available to KRPA Members only. If you would like to join KRPA to receive access to the KRPA Online Career Center, click on this link to the KRPA Membership Application.
Questions, contact Bonnie Simon Email or by phone, 785-235-6533 ext 20
Committees
Dates To Remember
KRPA Conference and Trade Show 2009
Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center * Hutchinson
Jan. 26-29
2008 Tomorrow's Leaders Professional
Development Institute
September 16-18, Tall Oaks Conference Center * Linwood
KRPA Committee
Listings
Awards Committee
Purpose: To select, according to the Awards Standards policy, those individuals deserving of special recognition for service to recreation, parks or conservation. The exception to this is candidate for the KRPA Hall of Fame. The Executive Committee reviews and votes to induct a nominee into the Hall of Fame.
Pamela Simpson, Leavenworth - Chair
Steve Baysinger, Olathe
Matt McClure, Manhattan
Steve Frazier, Liberal
Darla Letts, Shawnee
Scott Schoon, Winfield - KRPA Board Representative
Professional Development Committee
Purpose: To develop and implement the annual leadership development institute, known as Tomorrow's Leaders. In addition, make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding other professional development opportunities to be offered to the membership.
Steve Herrig, Leavenworth - Chair
Jack Kline, Overland Park
Ernie Shaw, Lawrence
Jeff Stewart, Gardner
Lee Ice, Lawrence
Darla Letts, Shawnee
Doug Vance, KRPA
Public Policy
Purpose: To study and recommend action concerning state and national legislation relevant to the Parks and Recreation movement; as appropriate, recommend to the Board of Directors and the Association legislation for enhancement of the profession.
John Knight, Topeka - Chair
Fred DeVictor, Lawrence
Terry DeWeese, Manhattan
Pat Lehman, Lawrence (KRPA Lobbyist)
Conference Planning
Purpose: To plan and implement all aspects of the annual state KRPA Conference and Trade Show, including education sessions and social events.
Janice Pankratz, Salina - Chair
Chad Lady, Shawnee (Aquatics)
Mitch Gross, Shawnee (Recreation)
Dale Schwieger, Osage City, KDWP (Park and Natural Resources)
Terry Anderson, Johnson County, (KPLEA)
Tony Cosby, Overland Park
Michael Meadors, Johnson County
Jill Geller, Johnson County
Chris Claxton, Leawood
Dawn Grosdidier, Blue Valley
Constitution/Bylaws
Purpose: To review and recommend needed changes or additions in the KRPA constitution and bylaws document. In addition, to provide direction on association procedure issues, including those not covered in the bylaws or constitution.
Steve Friend, Burlington - Chair
Awards Committee
Purpose: To select, according to the Awards Standards policy, those individuals deserving of special recognition for service to recreation, parks or conservation. The exception to this is candidate for the KRPA Hall of Fame. The Executive Committee reviews and votes to induct a nominee into the Hall of Fame.
Pamela Simpson, Leavenworth - Chair
Steve Baysinger, Olathe
Matt McClure, Manhattan
Steve Frazier, Liberal
Darla Letts, Shawnee
Scott Schoon, Winfield - KRPA Board Representative
Professional Development Committee
Purpose: To develop and implement the annual leadership development institute, known as Tomorrow's Leaders. In addition, make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding other professional development opportunities to be offered to the membership.
Steve Herrig, Leavenworth - Chair
Jack Kline, Overland Park
Ernie Shaw, Lawrence
Jeff Stewart, Gardner
Lee Ice, Lawrence
Darla Letts, Shawnee
Doug Vance, KRPA
Public Policy
Purpose: To study and recommend action concerning state and national legislation relevant to the Parks and Recreation movement; as appropriate, recommend to the Board of Directors and the Association legislation for enhancement of the profession.
John Knight, Topeka - Chair
Fred DeVictor, Lawrence
Terry DeWeese, Manhattan
Pat Lehman, Lawrence (KRPA Lobbyist)
Conference Planning
Purpose: To plan and implement all aspects of the annual state KRPA Conference and Trade Show, including education sessions and social events.
Janice Pankratz, Salina - Chair
Chad Lady, Shawnee (Aquatics)
Mitch Gross, Shawnee (Recreation)
Dale Schwieger, Osage City, KDWP (Park and Natural Resources)
Terry Anderson, Johnson County, (KPLEA)
Tony Cosby, Overland Park
Michael Meadors, Johnson County
Jill Geller, Johnson County
Chris Claxton, Leawood
Dawn Grosdidier, Blue Valley
Constitution/Bylaws
Purpose: To review and recommend needed changes or additions in the KRPA constitution and bylaws document. In addition, to provide direction on association procedure issues, including those not covered in the bylaws or constitution.
Steve Friend, Burlington - Chair