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VRPS Annual Conferences are highly successful ... because of YOU!
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Hampton Roads Convention Center
Saturday, October 21 - Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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FOLLOW THE CONFERENCE ON FACEBOOK
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 POST-CONFERENCE
AQUATIC FACILITY OPERATOR COURSE |
The AFO certification course is a training program specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in public, semi-public and municipal pool or waterpark facilities.
Upon successful completion of the AFO course and exam, participants will be certified by the National Recreation and Park Association.
- Attendance on both days earns 1.5 CEUs.
- Certification is valid for 5 years and is renewable.
- Course dates: Wednesday 10/25 - Thursday 10/26/2017
- Hotel block deadline is 10/3/2017.
- Registration deadline is 10/15/2017.
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The
2017 VRPS Annual Conference
app is almost ready! The app will go live in just a couple weeks, so make sure you check your email for the invitation!
Don't miss out on a single conference experience. Once you're logged in, you can access all this and more:
- Education sessions by day, complete with speaker information and handouts provided! Create your own custom schedule by added sessions to your calendar.
- Up to date Exhibit Hall information, including where to find your favorite exhibitor.
- Exhibit Hall Treasure Hunt - try to win a fabulous prize!
- Socials & Food - from Glow Bowling to the Exhibit Hall to the Awards Banquet, we have all the info
- Share your photos right on the app!
- NEW - individual session evaluations are right in the app!
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Hotel block deadline is Wednesday, October 4.
Hotel registration link is provided in conference registration confirmation.
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Barbara Heller is President of Heller and Heller Consulting, LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in state and local government, primarily in the parks and recreation industry. Her areas of specialty include: strategic planning, master planning, service quality assessments, operational/organizational reviews, leadership development, facilitation of public input processes, and staff training with clients all over the United States.
- Monday, 3:30pm: The Innovation Imperative
- Tuesday, 9:30am (with Ed Krafcik): How to Make Smart Parks - New Technology and Risk
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Chris Nunes, CPRE, is the Director of Parks and Recreation for The Woodlands Township, in The Woodlands, Texas. In that position, a $19.5 million operational budget. In 2015 he received the National Distinguished Professional Award from NRPA and in 2016-1017 he is the President of the American Academy of Parks and Recreation Administrators. Chris holds a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management and a Master's Degree in Sports Management from Springfield College in massachusetts and a Doctorate in Parks and Recreation Administration from the University of New Mexico.
- Sunday, 10am: Using Economic Impact Data to Demonstrate an Agency's Relevance
- Monday, 8am: Special Events: the Do's, the Dont's, the Maybe's
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Mike Shelah is the founder of Mike Shelah Consulting. Mike uses his experience to evangelize the value of LinkedIn and assist college students and those in the job market wanting to find their dream job. Mike is also a regular guest on Fox45 Baltimore's weekend morning news, where he answers questions and shares advice on business.
- Sunday, 8:30am: Sales, Even if you Don't Sell (And Everybody Sells)
- Sunday, 1:30pm: Emotional Intelligence
- Monday, 3:30pm: The ABC's of LinkedIn
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There are multiple campaigns taking place at the Annual Conference:
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Hampton Roads Convention Center
Sunday, October 22, 2017: 4:30-6:30pm
Monday, October 23, 2017: 11-11:30am (Directors)
Monday, October 23, 2017: 11:30am-3:30pm (Delegates)
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- First come, first served: have a greater likelihood of receiving your preferred booth or sponsorship choice.
- Hotlinked: have your logo and organization hotlinked on the VRPS Preferred Vendor webpage between the time you purchase through November, 2017.
- Get published: have your organization included on the VRPS Preferred Vendor page of VRPS publications between the time you purchase your booth through November, 2017. VRPS magazines and newsletters are published in February, May, June, August, October, and November and are distributed to all VRPS members.
- Save more money: as a VRPS Commercial member, enjoy a 10% discount on advertising.
- Reach out: as a VRPS member, take advantage of the online Membership Directory.
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