SW FL Education Meeting - 041625
If you need a form to register, contact charla@frpa.org.
8:30am-9am Check In
9am-10am
Athletic Field Maintenance Challenges and Triumph | Discuss maintenance practices and some of the challenges associated with maintaining Athletic Fields and ways to overcome them.
10:10am-11:10am
“Adventure Awaits in Parks & Recreation” Staff Retention Though Career Mapping | As leaders and managers in parks and recreation, one of our most important responsibilities is to develop and retain talented staff. Career mapping is a vital tool in helping employees see clear growth opportunities, enhancing job satisfaction and retention.
11:20am-12:20pm
Doubling Down: Re-Accreditation and Gold in 2024! | Discover how the City of North Port achieved double honors in 2024, earning CAPRA re-accreditation and recognition as a National Gold Medal Finalist. Learn about the strategies and processes behind these milestones, from preparation to execution and beyond.
12:20pm-1pm
Lunch and Burning Questions session
1pm-2pm
Safeguarding Success: Proactive Risk Management for Events | In today’s fast-paced event planning world, anticipating, and mitigating risks before they arise is essential for ensuring a successful and smooth experience. This presentation, "Safeguarding Success: Proactive Risk Management for Events," provides event professionals with practical strategies to identify, assess, and address potential risks throughout the event planning and execution process. From venue selection to post-event evaluations, we will explore key risk factors—safety concerns, legal liabilities, weather interruptions, and security threats—and discuss how to create comprehensive risk management plans through the use of the Incident Command System (ICS).
2:10pm-3:10pm
Essential Communication Skills for the Non-Comm Professional
In today's competitive landscape, effective marketing is crucial for attracting new participants, increasing program enrollment, and building strong community support. This workshop is designed to empower Parks and Recreation professionals with the essential marketing skills to effectively promote their programs, services, and facilities.
FRPA will provide certificate of completion of the approved amount of CEUs following events, in person or virtual. It is the professional's responsibility to maintain these records for any appropriate certifications. We ask that if you are ill that you do not attend FRPA functions in person.
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OUR SPEAKERS
Scott Jalwan, CPRP, Accreditation Coordinator, North Port Parks & Recreation Department
Shelby Mendelson, CPRP, Recreation Manager, North Port Parks & Recreation Department
Trish Sturgess, CPRP, AFO, Assistant Director, North Port Parks & Recreation Department
Thomas Brown, Parks & Grounds Assistant Manager, North Port Parks & Recreation Department
Jeff Nelson, Parks & Grounds Manager, North Port Parks & Recreation Department
Laura Ansel, APR, CPRC, Marketing & Engagement Manager, City of North Port
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