Program

	SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2010 NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
	MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 10AM - Noon Board Meeting Duncan Park Golf Course 1PM Golf Scramble 6PM All-Conference Social Duncan Park Clubhouse Our host city Natchez will provide a BBQ dinner to all delegates. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 8:30 - 10AM Concurrent Educational Sessions A1 The Natchez Trails - Citizen Planned and Funded Project David Gardner, P.E. City of Natchez Engineer and Dwight Weatherford, Landscape Architect, Weatherford/McDaded, LTD This session will showcase how the citizens of Natchez developed a $ 3 million River Bluff /Walking Trails and a Downtown Historical Trails Project. Learn how the Citizens of Natchez teamed up with other agencies to plan and fund the creation of this 5.6 mile trail system. Learn how the Trails Committee raised the $ 3 million in funds needed for design and construction. [Obj. 1] Learn how the Citizens of Natchez teamed up with other agencies to plan and fund the creation of this 5.6 mile trail system. [Obj. 2] Learn how the Trails Committee raised the $ 3 million in funds needed for construction and design. [Obj. 3]Learn how the trails will feature historical, archeological, natural, and geographic kiosks of information throughout. A2 Disc Golf TBA This session will introduce the sport of disc golf and will focus on the low cost to provide recreation and competitive opportunities for all ages on a year round basis. It will also outline the benefits of park/land usage, improvement of safety, and the payback of increased revenue for the park and community. [Obj. 1] Assess ways to improve land usage. [Obj. 2] Identify three benefits of disc golf. [Obj. 3]Explain how to play disc golf. A3 "What'da You Mean I Need Therapy": Therapeutic Recreation for All Debra Helms The what, when, where, why, and who of the therapeutic recreation approach. We will explore the process used in TR programs and how these methods apply to everyone. The vision and values of recreation, with a therapeutic process, will be revealed for individuals in the community, school, hospital, and residential settings. [Obj. 1] Explain the overall process behind therapeutic recreation. [Obj. 2] List ways that TR can be part of everyone's experience. [Obj. 3]Identify the interests and values of TR in multiple settings. 10:30 – Noon Opening General Session A4 Opening General Session: How Public Policy and the Built Environment Affect Health Mayor Chip Johnson Mayor Johnson will speak about his broad campaign to transform Hernando, MS, located in the most obese state in the US, into a healthy community. Through policy reform and creative funding, Mayot Johnson has added miles of sidewalks, improved public parks, launched a farmers' market, and created a Parks Department. MayorJohnson will elaborate on Hernando's local successes and the barriers that he has had to overcome in his efforts. Mayor Johnson has been broadly recognized for his work in Hernando, including an invitation from First Lady Michelle Obama to participate in the announcement of the Let's Move campaign at the White House. [Obj. 1] List ways to transform your community into a healthier population. [Obj. 2] Discuss how to overcome possible barriers. [Obj. 3] Employ a healthy living campaign in your community. Noon - 1:30PM Exhibit Hall Luncheon 1:30 – 3PM Concurrent Educational Sessions A5 Challenger Sports in Your Community, Part 1 Leigh Ann Kuykendall and Alex Farned, M.S. This is a way to organize and plan various challenger sporting events into your yearly programs. It's an excellent way to get individuals with various challenges and opportunity to participate in what your association has to offer. Also, be prepared to get involved as class participants will participate in actual challenger sporting games! [Obj. 1] Organize three therapeutic athletic programs. [Obj. 2] Identify two or more sports that are adapable. [Obj. 3] List three benefits to the community when these programs are available. A6 Give 'em the Pickle! (Customer Service Training) Bruce Knott, Ph.D. PICKLES are those extra or special things you to do to make people happy. Highly entertaining and motivational, the Give 'Em the PICKLE! training will inspire management and employees to do the most important thing they can do in a business… take care of the customer. [Obj. 1] Explain the four key principles of customer service. [Obj. 2] Apply techniques to inspire co-workers and subordinates to provide better customer service. [Obj. 3] Discuss characteristics that make up a team. A7 F.A.B. Fifty Five and Better: Starting and Maintaining a Senior Adult Program Terri Wood, Angela Jones, and Ruth Gullette Both availability and demand for senior programming is on the rise. This session is relevant for those interested in starting a senior program and those looking for ideas to keep their current program fresh and exciting. [Obj. 1] Discuss steps for intiating a senior program. [Obj. 2] Propose ways to keep leaders and seniors motivated about senior programming. [Obj. 3]Analyze senior programming currently available, and creatively construct/revise programming. 3:30 – 5PM Concurrent Educational Sessions A8 Challenger Sports in Your Community, Part 2 Leigh Ann Kuykendall and Alex Farned, M.S. This is a way to organize and plan various challenger sporting events into your yearly programs. It's an excellent way to get individuals with various challenges and opportunity to participate in what your association has to offer. Also, be prepared to get involved as class participants will participate in actual challenger sporting games! [Obj. 1] Organize three therapeutic athletic programs. [Obj. 2] Identify two or more sports that are adapable. [Obj. 3]List three benefits to the community when these programs are available. A9 Do Your Campers Remember What They Did Last Summer? Antoinette Johnson and Cheryl "Sherry" Bell This session will be beneficial to both the novice as well as the veteran summer camp staff. We will help attendees identify summer camp themes and the benefits of using themes. This session will guide you as your explore new camp programming ideas. We will discuss strategies for staying within budget. [Obj. 1] Implement new, exciting, and innovative summer camp programs. [Obj. 2] List several possible summer camp themes, and explain the benefits of using a theme. [Obj. 3]Analyze strategies for staying within budget. A10 NRPA - National Recommended Guidelines for Criminal Background Screening D. Michael Pfahl NRPA has defined a comprehensive national criminal background check for employees and volunteers working in parks, recreation, and conservation agencies. Understand the wide differences in conducting background checks and what steps are required to meet both the NRPA Recommended Guidelines for Credentialing and the Standards for agency accreditation (CAPRA). [Obj. 1] 1. Engage in discussion relative to the different levels of criminal background checks. [Obj. 2] List and explain each the step for conducting a comprehensive criminal background checks in compliance with the NRPA Recommended Guidelines for Credentialing. [Obj. 3]Compare current background check practices with the park, recreation and conservation industry standard. 5 – 7:30 PM Exhibitor Social Sponsored by Jefcoat Recreation 7:30PM Annual Fireworks Display	WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 8:30 – 10AM Concurrent Educational Sessions B1 Improving the Recreational Potential of Park Ponds and Lakes Dennis Riecke, MS This session is designed to provide parks and recreation managers with an overview of the basic principles of fisheries management for small waters. Knowledge and use of these techniques and practices will improve the fishing quality of these urban public waters. Topics covered will include pond design, maintenance, stocking, liming and fertilization, pond ecology, and fish harvest regulations. Information on obtaining services and assistance from MDWFP biologists will be provided. [Obj. 1] List three essential pond design features. [Obj. 2] Explain the relationship between limiing and fertilization. [Obj. 3]List the conditions which indicate the need for length limits and creel limits. B2 Social Media Marketing Daniel Ethridge Social media is the new frontier for marketing your organization. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn, Cloud Computing, mobile apps, etc. Join us as we discover the exciting possiblities of this emerging technology. [Obj. 1] Explain the fundaments of social media marketing. [Obj. 2] List tips for growth/success using social media marketing. [Obj. 3]Compose a possible future for social media marketing. B3 Facility Mindfulness Gregor Kay, Ed.D. This session will instruct the participant to be mindful when considering facilities. As recreation professionals, we owe it to our clients to have our facilities accessible to everyone. This includes making renovations to existing facilities and planning news ones. Some specific laws that apply to accessibility will be addressed. [Obj. 1] Assess the accessibility of your organization's current facilities. [Obj. 2] Understand which laws apply to facility access. [Obj. 3]Analyze facility plans for accessibility. 10:30 – Noon Concurrent Educational Sessions B4 Chemical Applicator Certification for Turf and Ornamental, Part 1: General Standards and Category III Review for Certification Elmo Collum This certification class is two-hour training on the safe use of pesticides in the work environment; this is done by a review of the core pesticide safety manual. Also during this training the individual is required to be able to identify insects, weeds, and diseases and hwo to properly apply pesticides to target pests. An additional two-hours are necessary to test the individual to meet federal and state regulations. [Obj. 1] Explain how to apply pesticides safely. [Obj. 2] Identify troublesome weeds, insects, and diseases. [Obj. 3]Complete federal and state Commercial Applicators Certification. B5 Citizen Movement Consolidates Recreation and Plans Sports Complex in Natchez/Adams County Mayor Jake Middleton, Chairman Tate Hobdy, and Supervisor Mike Lazarus This session will showcase how the citizens seized the opportunity to upgrade the community Parks and Recreation facilities, and more importantly to consolidate the city, county, and school district parks and recreation system. Learn how process involved citizen action, a non-binding referendum vote of support, and and interlocal agreement to set up a Citizen Recreation Legal Board Commission. [Obj. 1] List steps to consolidating multiple parks and recreation programs within a single community. [Obj. 2] Organize a Joint Citizen Recreation Legal Board Commission. [Obj. 3] B6 Therapeutic Recreation for the Older Adult in Psychiatric Programs Amanda Lott, CTRS This session will provide the professional with programming and assessment techniques for providing therapeutic recreation to the older adult. [Obj. 1] Identify seven methods of programming for older adults. [Obj. 2] Identify techniques used for assessing the older adult. [Obj. 3]Describe actions necessary to create a safe programming environment for the older adult. Noon – 1:30PM Break for Lunch Noon - 1:30PM Student Meeting 1:30 – 3PM Concurrent Educational Sessions B7 Chemical Applicator Certification for Turf and Ornamental, Part 2: Certification Examination Elmo Collum This certification class is two-hour training on the safe use of pesticides in the work environment; this is done by a review of the core pesticide safety manual. Also during this training the individual is required to be able to identify insects, weeds, and diseases and hwo to properly apply pesticides to target pests. An additional two-hours are necessary to test the individual to meet federal and state regulations. [Obj. 1] Explain how to apply pesticides safely. [Obj. 2] Identify troublesome weeds, insects, and diseases. [Obj. 3]Complete federal and state Commercial Applicators Certification. B8 Non Traditional Programming Chandra Fontenot, Gerry Logan and Ray Holloway This session will touch on the various types of non-traditional programming in Parks and Recreation departments/facilities. We will discuss how to implement these programs and the significance and benefits of adding non-traditional sports and activities to departmental programs. [Obj. 1] Define non-traditional programming. [Obj. 2] List at least three different sporting activities that are non-traditional. [Obj. 3] Name one activity that can be implemented in your park facility. B9 Fun and Games That Bring About Change Renisha Fontenot, CTRS In this hands-on experiential session, participants will interact in ground initiative games and other recreation therapy group acitvities geared towards personal growth and character development. This session will incorporate learning by experience with set goal of self-determination, intrinsic motivation, enjoyment, and overall quality of life. [Obj. 1] Define experiential learning. [Obj. 2] Identify the steps involved in the Experiential Learning Cycle. [Obj. 3]List all components of the GRABBSS assessment. 3:30 – 5PM Concurrent Educational Sessions B10 How Much Play Can Your Field Withstand? Shane Johnson In this session, we will discuss the sustainability of playing fields as well as guidelines for use on playing fields. We will also discuss field closures with the understanding of partial closures and temporary closures. Lastly, we will discuss the importance of a good maintenance plan. [Obj. 1] Define contact hours. [Obj. 2] Establish guidelines for closing fields. [Obj. 3]Construct a maintenance plan. B11 Professional Issues in Recreation (Round Table) Alex Farned, Sarah Conque, Darcie Short, Chandra Fontenot, Gerry Logan and Ray Holloway In this session, recreation professionals will address and discuss issues relevant to the broad field of recreation. Topics from parks and recreation management, sports and athletics, and therapeutics and programming will be addressed to give students and opportunity to understand all professional roles in recreation. [Obj. 1] Identify two current issues in parks and recreation management. [Obj. 2] List three job roles in the field of recreation. [Obj. 3]Identify responsibilities of a parks and recreation department to the community it serves. B12 MUSCO's Sports Lighting Design Basics and Common Questions Patrick Robinson and Zack Vroegh This session will help answer the basic questions of sports lighting and provide perspective to those in the planning/design stage of a sports lighting project. [Obj. 1] Identify the available resources for sports lighting projects [Obj. 2] Define common terms used for creating lighting specifications. [Obj. 3]Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different lighting systems. 5:30 – 6PM Social/Silent Auction If you're interested in donating an item to be auctioned, contact Bubba Robinson, CPRP or call (662) 232-2390. 6 – 8:30PM MRPA/MUSCO Awards Banquet THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 8:30 – 10AM Concurrent Educational Sessions C1 Job Networking and Internships for Students Sarah Conque This interactive session will give students a more detailed look at job networking, along with tips and how-to’s from an experienced student. We’ll break down the grueling process of looking for an internship from the beginning of the process to follow-up after completion of your internship. [Obj. 1] Discuss tools necessary to search for an internship with confidence and ease. [Obj. 2] Identify the many benefits of job networking as well as places one might engage in job networking. [Obj. 3]List the do’s and don’ts of completing an internship interview. C2 Special Event Programming Terri Wood, Angela Jones, and Ruth Gullette This session will address the importance of event programming for your community and how event programming is tied to economic development as well as quality of life. [Obj. 1] Organize an event. [Obj. 2] Discuss funding options. [Obj. 3]List events held by other participants which might be replicated in your community. 10:30 – Noon Concurrent Educational Sessions C3 Keep Mississippi Beautiful Sarah Kountouris There are more than 580 cities, towns, counties and states — and even international communities — that are implementing the Keep America Beautiful System as certified affiliates of KAB. Attend to learn how to become a KAB Affiliate. [Obj. 1] Define Keep America Beautiful's mission. [Obj. 2] Describe the process of becoming a KAB affiliate. [Obj. 3]Locate a KAB Affiliate Certification application. C4 Wii - Not Just Fun & Games! Allie Pearson, CTRS This session will discuss the use of Wii video games as treatment tools in recreation therapy. Discussion will include methods of treatment, opportunities for co-treatmentw ith other disciplines, special modalities and appropriate adaptations. [Obj. 1] Identify two adaptions possible when using video game in recreation therapy. [Obj. 2] Identify two games or game types for use as therapeutic tools. [Obj. 3]Identify two areas for co-treatment with other disciplines while using video games.
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