• 2013 Congress Speed Sessions: The Results Are In . . .


    Speed Session MarketingThe 2013 Congress & Exposition is going to feature new series of quick, lively, and innovative 20-minute sessions designed to energize and inspire the conference attendees – make sure you join us in Houston and don’t miss the 2013 Congress Speed Sessions.

    NRPA collected over 120 proposals from members across the country – and then asked the members to pick which sessions to be presented at Congress. From cool, creative marketing and program ideas, to leadership and telling the park and recreation story the members picked 40 of the most exciting, most fun, most motivational sessions to be presented in Houston. Check out the titles and speakers below, and come see us in Texas!

     

    Congress Speed Session List

     

    Parks = Wellness: Doctors Prescribing Parks to Promote Good Health Rachel Newhouse Park Planner Montgomery County Department of Parks
    Stressed at Work?  How to Handle Difficult Relationships George Watson Owner, Leadership Development Consultant The Valere Group
    Calculating the ROI of Public Spaces Sheila Condon President Clark Condon Associates
    5 Secrets to Operating a Successful Recreation Center Daniel Atilano Principal Dewberry
    Recreation Programs and Special Event Standards Joe DeLuce Director of Recreation Champaign Park District
    Success Strategies For Building Healthy Communities Cindy Heath Executive Director GP RED
    New Public Private Partnerships Support Your Parks Wayne Parker Director of Operations American Park Network
    Motivating Without a Whip Katie Robinson Facility Manager I Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
    The Power of Recreation Karla Henderson Professor North Carolina State University
    Want to Make $100k Online on Black Friday?  Here’s How! Jenise Jensen Administrative Manager - Recreation Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department
    Staff Retention through Reward and Recognition Eric Mehl Aquatics Manager Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation
    Building Loyal Customers...One Minute at a Time Neelay Bhatt VP - Planning and Facilities PROS CONSULTING LLC
    Social Norms Marketing Jeff Price Business Manager City of Everett
    Importance of Parks and Recreation in Major Development Projects Rick Horrow President Horrow Sports Ventures
    How To Create An Amazing Special Event From Scratch Jill Korsok Recreation Program Manager City of Mentor Recreation Department
    The Greatest Profession of All: Parks and Recreation! Tom O'Rourke Executive Director Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
    The Key to Unlocking Your Fundraising Potential Jeffrey Milkes Southeast Services Manager Portland Parks & Recreation
    Sustainability in Practice: Money in Your Pocket Austin Hochstetler Project Manager Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands
    Fitness Trends, Tips, and Tricks for Parks and Recreation Jessica Cady-Bartholomew Community Fitness & Wellness Specialist Madison School & Community Recreation
    Web 2.0:  Learn How to Digitally Connect with the Community! Marc Poynter IT Support Specialist Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
    Revenue Readiness Assessment Barbara Heller President Heller and Heller Consulting, Inc.
    Public Health: Creating and Ensuring Your Agency’s Relevance Austin Hochstetler Project Manager Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands
    Social Media: Embrace or Be Left Behind Janet Weaver Customer Service/Business Marketing Specialist Fairfax County Park Authority
    Coaching Your Staff David Carter President and CEO Carter Consulting Group
    Making Millennial's Into Managers Ron Holifield CEO SGR
    Succession Plan: A Guide to Succession Planning Jeffield Jefferson Division Manager City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department
    10 Top Recreation Apps for your iPhone Mike McFarlane Owner Island Recreation
    Nature:  A Child's Playground For Learning and Fun Corey Sperling Environmental Educator Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation:  Reedy Creek Nature Center
    How to Bundle Your Sponsorship Opportunities Nancy Pfeffer Facility Director Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
    The Art of Innovation: Parks and Recreation Edition James Barnes Director of Operations Village of Wellington
    Telling the Powerful Parks and Recreation Story Mark Young Consultant/Advisor Parks Forever Consulting
    Building a Park and Recreation Foundation of Sustaining Donations John Staley Director Grand Forks Park and Recreation Foundation
    Camera Tricks for Cell Phones John Johnson President J2 Golf Marketing / GolfPhotos.com
    How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Shannon Keleher Recreation Manager City of Gainesville
    Everyone Communicates: Few Connect David Carter President and CEO Carter Consulting Group
    OISEAU: Using Mobile App Technology to Connect Youth with Parks Mary Clark Director Get to Know Program
    Starting a "Friends" Group to Support Parks and Recreation! Eileen Lohner-Turk Parks & Recreation Division Manager City of Oceanside
    Get Families Active on a $10 Budget Sarah Brooks Recreation & Events Coordinator Town of Palisade
    The Gamefication of Outdoor Public Space Aaron Odland Landscape Architect Design Workshop
    The Art of Hosting Conversations That Matter Cindy Heath Executive Director GP RED

     

    Contact education@nrpa.org with further questions.