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KRPA Online Announcement
TOPEKA, October 10 - Launching headlong into the digital age, Kansas Recreation
and Park Association today announced the launch of its new interactive social networking website - KRPA Online.
Designed specifically for park and recreation professionals, the website offers
space for KRPA's members to meet, share and learn to market their commissions in
the competitive, digital age.
“KRPA Online is a collaborative work environment designed for park and
recreation professionals, it’s a space where users can learn effective marketing
tactics and learn from each other throughout the state,” said KRPA Executive Director,
Doug Vance.
Developed in association with the University of Kansas' William Allen White
School of Journalism and Mass Communications, KRPA is now offering a host of
marketing tactics and strategies to its members through KRPA Online. Videos and
eBooks highlight key opportunities for expansion of KRPA's member's marketing
efforts and offer creative insight for reaching current and prospective users in the
new media age.
“We also want our members to contribute their success stories to our
repository at KRPA Online. Contributors will have the opportunity to have their
content featured in KRPA’s print publications,” said Vance.
Kansas Recreation and Park Association’s goal in launching KRPA Online is
to help members more effectively advocate, educate and communicate with their
users and potential users.
Direct Link to the KRPA Online site:
KRPA Announces New Commercial Membership Program
The Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA), in an effort to provide more effective promotional and support opportunities for those organizations that operate a business which caters to park and recreation agencies, has created a new exciting membership program that offers increased benefits for commercial members.
Under the new program, commercial members will have an opportunity to communicate their marketing messages directly to KRPA members, receive a significant discount (over non members) to purchase a booth at the annual KRPA Conference and Trade Show, be listed in the membership directory and have your logo listed on the KRPA website.
The new program replaces the automatic membership obtained by purchasing a booth at the annual KRPA Conference and Trade Show. Commercial organizations may still purchase a trade show booth at a non-member rate, but KRPA membership and a copy of the membership directory and buyer’s guide will not be included as a benefit.
Those organizations that purchased a booth for the 2011 KRPA Conference will maintain their membership through the remainder of the year. However, corporate memberships may be purchased at the new dues levels and receive the benefits available immediately.
Contact Doug Vance at
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or Bonnie Simon at
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if you have any questions. Listed below is a summary of levels of commercial membership with the benefits available.
Please click on the link below to download our new KRPA Commercial Membership, Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities brochure.
Sports Comparison Survey Results - July 2011
The results of the Sports Comparison Survey by Lawrence, Kansas in July, 2011:
BlueCHIP Award Program Expanded
Four Kansas communities will each win $2,500 in early 2012 to further promote health and wellness programs in their communities as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) have agreed to renew and expand the BlueCHIP® community health improvement program.
BlueCHIP awards recognize and reward Kansas communities who encourage and support healthy lifestyles through programs, initiatives, policies and/or community-wide events. The inaugural winners of BlueCHIP awards were announced this past February at the KRPA annual conference in Wichita. The winning communities were Grinnell (Gove County, in the small community category); Hutchinson (Reno County, medium community); and, Lawrence (Douglas County, large community).
Click on "Read More" below to view the full announcement and download the application form.
New Publisher for the KRPA Today Magazine and Electronic Newsletter
We have some very exciting news! The KRPA board of directors and staff have decided to partner with Pernsteiner Creative Group (PCG) on a new design and advertising sales of the official KRPA magazine - “KRPA Today” and our new electronic newsletter “KRPA Update.”
Since 1999, Pernsteiner Creative Group has partnered with multiple Midwest cities and Chambers of Commerce in the production of recreation brochures, catalogs, calendars, destination guides, magazines, newsletters and marketing collateral. We are excited to have them on board with this new direction for “KRPA Today.”
The new “KRPA Today” and “KRPA Update” rate card can be downloaded below. One exciting point of note: the entire magazine will now be produced in full color to enhance the new format being developed, better illustrate submiited photography, and help our advertisers stand out. It will also be available digitally.
Dowload the KRPA Magazine Media Kit Here: 
Magazine Media Kit 2011
If you have any questions on editorial, please contact Doug Vance at 785.235.6533 or
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For questions related to advertising, please contact our new advertising manager, Todd Pernsteiner, at (952) 841-1111, (877) 694-1999 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Vendor Registration for Trade Show
The KRPA Conference Trade Show is held annually in late January. The next trade show will be on January 25, 2012 at the Kansas Expo Centre in Topeka.
Click Here to Download the Booth Reservation form for the January 25, 2012 KRPA Conference Trade Show:
Conference 2012 Booth Reservation Form
Questions: Contact Bonnie Simon, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 785.235.6533
Economic Impact Study for Parks and Recreation in Kansas
Funds spent in Kansas recreation and parks programs or facilities, activities and employees return $1.70 for every $1 invested, according to an economic impact study conducted by Jayhawk Consulting, University of Kansas School of Business.
“This means that spending for Kansas parks and recreational activities are additive, not detrimental, to the overall Kansas economy,” said Wallace W. Meyer, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, University of Kansas School of Business.
“It’s a statement that funds invested into Kansas recreation and parks produce a positive economic value and may be better investments than other alternatives which produce lower returns as evaluated using the same model,” added Meyer.
Park and Natural Resources Awards 2012
The KRPA Park and Natural Resources Branch is calling for nominations for
their annual awards.
The nominations deadline is: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
SEND ENTRY FORMS TO:
Doug Vance, Executive Director
Kansas Recreation and Park Association
FAX: 785.235.6655
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Download the nomination form here:
Youth Sports Pitching Plate Change for 2011
Relocation of the high school softball pitching plate takes effect in the 2011 softball season. The KRPA Youth Sports Committee is sharing the power point presentation below for you information.
Youth Sports Pitching Plate Change 2010
Awards Committee Seeking Nominations
KRPA Awards Committee Seeking Nominations
Honor Someone From Your Agency or Your Community for Their Efforts to Support Parks and Recreation in Kansas
Are you aware of someone within your agency, a board member, a volunteer or a local leader who has made a meaningful difference in helping your agency achieve success? Please take this opportunity to pay tribute and honor individuals who are important to your success stories by nominating them to be honored at the KRPA Awards Luncheon during the 2012 KRPA Conference and Trade Show in Topeka..
The deadline to submit nominations for the KRPA awards is September 30, 2011. If you have any questions about the awards, contact Connie Smith, Emporia Recreation Commission and chair of the awards committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
There are 10 categories of awards, including Hall of Fame.
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Distinguished Fellow Award
A professional KRPA member who has 10 or more years of service in the park and recreation field and who has been responsible for outstanding and innovative park and/or recreation programming or service to the profession on a local and state or national level. This award may be given posthumously.
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Distinguished Professional Award
A professional KRPA member who has rendered outstanding service to the organization and the profession. This award shall be limited to those persons having served a minimum of five years as a full-time employee in the park and recreation field.
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Distinguished Elected Official Award
An elected official at any government level, including local, state or federal, who has served at least one complete term of office and who has rendered service to any phase of the recreation and park movement at a local, state and/or national level.
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Distinguished Public Service Award
An organization which has provided outstanding service to the recreation, park and conservation movement at the local, state or national level. An organization is defined to include civic and fraternal groups as well as businesses, corporations, and other organizations not directly associated with the recreation and park profession. This definition does not exclude businesses dealing in services or products, which are recreation and park oriented.
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Distinguished Volunteer Award
A person who volunteers time and receives very little remuneration for their services to the recreation, park or conservation movement and who have rendered distinguished service to the organization and their profession.
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Distinguished New Professional
A KRPA member who has rendered outstanding service to any phase of the
recreation and park profession on a local, state, or national level. This award shall be limited to those persons having served at least one year but not more than five years as a full time employee in the park and recreation field.
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Special Service Award
Any full-time, non-professional employee with the park and recreation field who has rendered outstanding service. Recipients need not be KRPA members and it is the intent of this award to recognize dedicated employees in such areas as maintenance, clerical and other support-type positions. This award shall be limited to those persons having served a minimum of two years as a full-time employee in the park and recreation field.
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Distinguished Board or Commission Member Award
An appointed board or commission member who has served at least one complete term of office and who has rendered distinguished service to any phase of the recreation and park movement at a local, state or national level.
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Hall of Fame
Nominations for the Hall of Fame shall come from the general membership. Requirements: Service to the profession in the state of Kansas for a minimum of 20 years and as a KRPA member. Must be retired from the profession. Must be current or past member of NRPA. Professional nominees must have been professionally certified. Consideration will be give to hose whose service was prior to the establishment of the NRPA and KRPA certification plans. The following criteria - listed in priority - should be used in evaluation of nominees.
1. Professional involvement on local committees, boards, offices, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.
2. Unique contributions to the field and profession in the areas of program, facilities, finance, legislation, special services, education, etc.
3. Professional involvement on the regional and national level, on committees, boards, offices, conferences, seminars, workshops, etch.
4. Professional honors and awards.
5. Education and continuing involvement.
6. Citizenship, special community involvement outside the field and profession; community recognition's, awards and accomplishments.
Hall of Fame nominees are selected by the KRPA Executive Committee
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Return Nomination Information To:
Connie Smith
Awards Committee Chair
Emporia Recreation Commission
313 W 4th
Emporia, KS 66801-4164
Phone: 620.340.6300
Fax: 620.340.6390
All of the awards nomination forms are contained in this file that can be downloaded. Please contact Bonnie Simon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you need the file emailed to you.
Link to the KRPA website Awards Nominations file:
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