prps/paee conference & expo program guide files/conference... · thursday, march 19 8:00 am -...
TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 17-20, 2020CONFERENCE & EXPO
PRPS/PAEE CONFERENCE & EXPO PROGRAM GUIDE
EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
WAYFINDING & MAPPING
HANDS-ON INTERACTIVES
MULTIMEDIA INTERACTIVE DESIGN
INTERPRETIVE GRAPHICS
geckogroup.com | 610.430.0305 [email protected]
Create. Engage. Inspire.With Immersive Experiences, Meaningful Content and Thoughtful Design.
Create Engaging and Memorable Experiences
With Meaningful Content & Thoughtful Design.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCESCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Tuesday, March 178:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Board Meeting10:30 am - 2:30 pm Commercial Expo Hall Set-Up 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Educational Sessions2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Refreshment Break2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Educational Sessions3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Commercial Expo Hall Grand Opening4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Expo Hall Speed Session: Cricket Gaining
Popularity, Struggling for Grounds5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Commercial Expo Hall Grand Opening
Reception5:15 pm - 5:45 pm Expo Hall Speed Session: Backyard
Chicken Keeping6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Keynote - Richard Louv9:00 pm - 11:30 pm St. Patty’s Day Social Social with
Zambelli Fireworks
Wednesday, March 188:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration 8:30 am - 9: 45 am Educational Sessions 9:45 am - 10:00 am Refreshment Break10:00 am - 11:15 am Educational Session10:00 am - 2:45 pm Commercial Expo Hall Open11:15 am - 12:15 pm Commercial Expo Hall Open12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Exhibitor Appreciation Luncheon
(and Past President Luncheon)1:15 pm - 2:45 pm Commercial Booth Expo Closing Reception
with dessert and coffee2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Expo Hall Speed Session: Visiting a Dairy
Farm without Leaving the Classroom2:45 pm - 4:45 pm Commercial Expo Hall Teardown2:45 pm - 4:00 pm Educational Sessions4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Refreshment Break4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Educational Sessions6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Lumberjack Social and Pie-a-Palooza
Registration Hours
Tuesday, March 178:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 188:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 198:00 am - 5:00 pm
EXPO HALL HOURS
Tuesday, March 173:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Commercial Expo Hall Grand Opening
5:00 pm - 6:30 pmCommercial Expo Hall
Opening Reception
Wednesday, March 1810:00 am - 2:45 amCommercial Expo
Hall Open12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Exhibitor Appreciation Lunch
1:15 pm - 2:45 pmCommercial Expo Hall
Closing Reception
Thursday, March 199:45 am - 10:15 am
Non-Profit Booth Opening
9:45 am - 2:45 pmNon-Profit Booth Open
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 3
Thursday, March 198:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration 8:30 am - 9:45 am Breakout Sessions7:00 am - 8:00 am Non-Profit Expo Set up9:45 am - 2:45 pm Non-Profit Expo Open9:45 am - 10:15 am Non-Profit Expo Opening with refreshments break10:15 am - 11:30 am General Session: State of the State11:30 am - 1:00 pm PRPS Luncheon & Business Meeting11:30 am - 1:00 pm PAEE Luncheon & Business Meeting1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Educational Sessions2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Non-Profit Expo Open with refreshment break2:45 pm - 4:00 pm Educational Sessions2:45 pm - 4:45 pm Non-Profit Booth Expo Teardown4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Break6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PRPS and PAEE Awards Dinner9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Roaring 20 (20’s) Social with Degy Entertainment Silent Disco
Friday, March 208:30 am - 9:45 am Educational Sessions9:45 - 10:00 am Refreshment Break10:00 am - 11:15 am Endnote Session – Adam Keys
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCESCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
4 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS WELCOME!WELCOME!
Can’t believe it is conference time! We are so excited to present the 2020 PRPS/PAEE Conference and Expo...
While at the Conference be prepared to LIVE, LEARN and PLAY!
We encourage you to LIVE life to the fullest and embrace new knowledge and partnerships, LEARN from opportunities when they are presented to you and how to better share your knowledge and experi-ences with others, PLAY with the heart of a child and eyes of the wise…enjoy this time together!
The 2020 PRPS/PAEE Conference is an opportunity for us to cross bound-aries with these two organizations. Allow this opportunity to benefit you by finding new partnerships, bouncing ideas off of one another, being open to new ideas and opportunities, getting to know what else is out there and meeting your neighbors.
If you haven’t already, download the App, it is packed with all of the infor-mation you need to make it a great conference for yourself. Although there has been a change in the name, this conference still has everything you have become accustomed to. Our dedicated committee has done a wonderful job of planning a variety of education, inspiration, networking and fun opportunities. There are education sessions for everyone to learn and earn CEU’s/Act 48 hours, an exhibit hall full of vendors that are excited to work with you, INCREDIBLE speakers, and a great mix of socials for your net-working and enjoyment. Just a note, there is a separate time scheduled for the non-profit vendors, so don’t miss out make sure to visit the hall during both exhibits.
The committee has worked hard to provide a great selection to satisfy the interests of both PRPS and PAEE. So a huge thank you to our hard working and dedicated 2020 Conference Committee! A huge thank you also to our sponsors, vendors, speakers and volunteers that help to make this event a huge success.
Enjoy!
Jessie and Michele
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 5
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION
Earn CEUS and Act 48 CreditsThe majority of program sessions have been approved for .1 CEUs.
To receive CEU credit for attending conference sessions, have your CEU form initialed by the room host at the end of each educational session that you attend, then have your completed CEU form processed at the registra-tion desk prior to leaving the conference. You will retain a copy of the form for your records and PRPS will keep a copy on file for seven years. Please sign the attendance sheet circulated at each session as well.
Continuing Education Units are awarded by PRPS in accordance with the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) guidelines.
Act 48 Credits Act 48 professional development hours will be offered at no additional cost for attendance of workshops and networking sessions for educators. Be sure to pick up & return a complete/signed Act 48 sheet with your PPID at the registration desk.
THANK YOU TO THE 2020 CONFERENCE & EXPO SPONSORS PA Department of
Conservation and Natural ResourcesZambelli Fireworks
AWARDS DINNERRecreation Resource USA
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING SOCIALSGeneral Recreation, Inc.
MOBILE EVENT APPHerbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
TUESDAY EXPO HALL GRAND OPENING RECEPTIONGeorge Ely Associates, Inc.
THURSDAY AWARDS BANQUET RECEPTIONSeven Springs Mountain Resort
THURSDAY GENERAL SESSIONPashek + MTR
REFRESHMENT BREAKSHersheyparkMorey’s Piers
SUPPORTERSDegy EntertainmentJeffrey AssociatesOglebay National Training CenterPlay & Park StructuresRock N Roll Racing
SUPPORTERS (cont.)Six FlagsVortex Aquatic Structures
RICHARD LOUV KEYNOTE SUPPORTERSPA Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesGet Outdoors PAStroud Water Research CenterRiver Mountain Retreat
SWAG BAGPashek + MTRAllegheny Land TrustSuperGames
6 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 7
CO-CHAIRS: Jessica Kester, Michele Harmel
EDUCATION CHAIR PROGRAM: Karen Franck, Scott Cope
EDUCATION SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Cindy Dunlap, Cathy Wegener, Julia Steiner, Heather Drzal, Josh Werner, Ashley Broudy
EXPO CO-CHAIR EXHIBITS: Steve Wasiesky, Karen Sweeney
EXPO SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Julie Travaglini, Sarah Colondrillo, Monica Tierney
EXPO SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS (CONT): Jim Feath (HRG, Inc.) (Vendor Rep), Cheri Conrad (Vendor Rep)
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: Evan Schmidt
SOCIALS/BANQUETS: Rochelle Barry, Jhane Kunkel, Danielle Schneider, Paula Willis
APP MASTER: Trevor Pearson
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Jessica Cirilo - Chair
ROOM HOST: Val Murphy - Chair
SPONSORSHIPS: Pete Geis
CONFERENCE COMMITTEECONFERENCE COMMITTEE
20BLEG-IHB-PRPS-EVENTPROGRAMAD
LARGEST STATE CONTRACTSEQUIPMENT PROVIDER IN PA
• Covering Parks & Recreation• Excellent Customer Service• Rental, Sales & Service Options• Locally-Owned for over 30 Years• 30+ Manufacturers Represented
Jim Cheunes • (570) 279-6768 • [email protected] • Find Us On:
8 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
8:00 AM – 5:00 PMRegistrationRoom: Stag Pass
10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBoard MeetingRoom: Laurel
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Commercial Expo Hall Set-UpRoom: Expo Hall
1:00 – 3:45 PMHike at Laurel Hill with L.L. Bean Meet at Registration Desk
1:00 – 2:15 PMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONSMaster Plan = Manpower Room: Evergreen
Transforming Public Greenspace within a Changing Urban EnvironmentRoom: Seasons 3
Adapt and Innovate: Tools to Remain Relevant Room: Snowflake
Learning from the Past to Teach the Future Room: Dogwood
Complex Trail Planning from the Ground Up Room: Sunburst
All Ages, All Abilities, All the Time!Room: Seasons 1
August Wilson Park: A Story of Equitable Investment, Community Engagement and Neighborhood Change. Room: Seasons 4
MWEE 101 Room: Seasons 2
Hooked on Fishing: Outreach Programs & Resources from PA Fish & Boat Commission Room: Seasons 5
Play Has No Limit: Promoting Meaningful Play Experiences for People of All Ages and AbilitiesRoom: Wintergreen
2:15 – 2:30 PMRefreshment BreakSponsored by Morey’s Piers
2:30 – 3:45 PMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONSSpray Play for All: Designing Inclusive Splash Parks! Room: Seasons 1
Utilizing a Place Base Approach to Trail Planning & Management Room: Seasons 4
Native and Edible Landscaping – Ideas To Chew On Room: Sunburst
The New Kid in Town Room: Seasons 5
EDUCATION SESSIONSEDUCATION SESSIONSTUESDAY, MARCH 17
The indicates Park Maintenance Institute related sessions and the indicates Get Outdoors PA related sessions.
9FOR FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AND THE SPEAKER DIRECTORY VISIT THE APP OR WEBSITE AT WWW.PRPS.ORG/2020CONFERENCE
EDUCATION SESSIONSEDUCATION SESSIONSTUESDAY, MARCH 17 - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
Building Climate Resilience in Parks and Communities Room: Dogwood
Explore Get Outdoors PA Room: Evergreen
Nature as Norm, Not Exception Room: Seasons 2
CANCELLED - Who Has Time for Fundraising? Suicide; A Conversation to Create AwarenessRoom: Wintergreen
Adaptive Kayaking, Improvise, Adapt, Overcome, Paddle On Room: Seasons 3
3:45 – 5:00 PM Commercial Expo Hall Grand OpeningCelebrate, network and have some fun with hundreds of your peers! Featuring over 50 exhibitors, the Expo Hall is filled with the latest and greatest products, services, and de-sign solutions. Play SCANTrivia to become eligible for prizes! Test out technology solutions, playground equipment, outdoor recreation gear, and teaching resources from some of the top brands.
4:30 – 5:00 PMEXPO HALL SPEED SESSION: Cricket Gaining Popularity, Struggling for GroundsRoom: Expo Hall Garage
5:00 – 6:30 PMCommercial Expo Hall Grand Opening ReceptionSponsored by George Ely Associates, Inc.
5:15 – 5:45 PMEXPO HALL SPEED SESSION: Backyard Chicken KeepingRoom: Expo Hall Garage
6:30 – 7:00 PMDinnerRoom: Ballroom
7:00 – 8:45 PMKEYNOTE: RICHARD LOUV Our Wild Calling: How Children and Adults Can Reduce Nature-Deficit Disorder, and Transform Their Lives Through a Deeper Connection to Nature.Sponsored by PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Get Outdoors PA, Stroud Water Research Center and River Mountain RetreatRoom: BallroomLook for Richard Louv Book Sale and signing outside of the Ballroom!Care of City of Asylum Bookstore
9:00 – 11:30 PMSt. Patty’s Day Social with Zambelli FireworksRoom: Foggy GoggleSponsored by General Recreation, Inc.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
8:00 AM – 5:00 PMRegistrationRoom: Stag Pass
8:30 – 9:45 AMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONSNature Play Areas - Best Practices in PA (Part 1) Room: Sunburst
10 FOR FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AND THE SPEAKER DIRECTORY VISIT THE APP OR WEBSITE AT WWW.PRPS.ORG/2020CONFERENCE
OK, What Now? Room: Evergreen
Waterfronts: Where Conservation, Recreation & Economic Development Meet Room: Seasons 2
Best Cultural Practices for Natural Turf Sports Fields Room: Seasons 3
CANCELLED - Customer Service Workshop
Love Your Work, Sustainable Lifestyles, and Financial Independence Room: Seasons 4
Growing the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards Room: Snowflake
Community Roots: Gardening for Wellness, Sustainability, and Self-Sufficiency Room: Dogwood
Meadow Magic - Assessing and Enhancing Natural Assets Room: Seasons 1
Aquatics Roundtable Room: Seasons 5
NEW SESSION! What You Don’t Know CAN Harm You: New Laws Affecting Recreation Operations, Workforce and Compliance. Room: Wintergreen
9:45 – 10:00 AM Refreshment BreakSponsored by Hersheypark
10:00 – 2:45 PMCommercial Expo Hall Open
EDUCATION SESSIONSEDUCATION SESSIONSWEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
11FOR FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AND THE SPEAKER DIRECTORY VISIT THE APP OR WEBSITE AT WWW.PRPS.ORG/2020CONFERENCE
10:00 – 11:15 AMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONSRed Cross Training Service RoundtableRoom: Dogwood
You’re Hired! Student Job Search Preparation Room: Evergreen
Nature Play Areas - Best Practices in PA (Part 2) Room: Sunburst
Cutting Costs and Advancing Skills: Hybrid Trail Projects Room: Seasons 3
Engaging Public in the Outdoors Using the Arts Room: Snowflake
Privatization of Youth Sports & Programs Room: Seasons 1
Everyone Loves Bugs, They Just Don’t Know It Yet! Room: Seasons 2
Bigger and Better with Partnerships: Collaborate for Success Room: Wintergreen
Environment and Ecology in PA - Updates from PDE Room: Seasons 4
EDUCATION SESSIONSEDUCATION SESSIONSWEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
KRIGGER.COM 724.444.5744
95” Cut width
SCHEDULE A DEMO TODAY
12 FOR FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AND THE SPEAKER DIRECTORY VISIT THE APP OR WEBSITE AT WWW.PRPS.ORG/2020CONFERENCE
Environmental Data; A Tool for Informed Decision Making, Art, and MWEEs Room: Seasons 5
11:15 – 12:15 PMCommercial Expo Hall Open
11:30 – 12:00 PMEXPO HALL SPEED SESSIONS: Operation Pollination-Engaging Communities in Pollinator PreservationRoom: Expo Hall Garage
12:15 – 1:15 PMExhibitor Appreciation LuncheonRoom: Ballroom
PRPS Past President LuncheonRoom: Hemlock
1:15 – 2:45 PMCommercial Booth Expo Closing Reception
1:30 – 2:00 PM:EXPO HALL SPEED SESSION:CANCELLED - Environmental & Financial Benefits - GPS Tech in the Turf Industry NEW – 2nd Session of Operation Pollination!Room: Expo Hall Garage
2:15 – 2:45 PM:EXPO HALL SPEED SESSION: Visiting a Dairy Farm without Leaving the ClassroomRoom: Expo Hall Garage
2:45 – 4:00 PMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONSLarge Event Planning Room: Seasons 3
SBYD: Coaching the Kid, Not the Sport. Room: Evergreen
Parks and Play: A Natural Partnership Room: Seasons 1
Active Killers and the Civilian Response Room: Seasons 2
Leadership Includes Conducting the B.E.S.T. Interview Room: Seasons 4
Communicating Strategically in Parks and Protected AreasRoom: Snowflake
Students Taking Action - Making Meaningful Connections to Environmental Issues Through Experiential Science Education Room: Dogwood
Inclusive Play: Designing Outdoor Environments for EveryoneRoom: Seasons 5
Growing Opportunities for Teen Volunteers Room: Sunburst
2:45 – 4:45 PMCommercial Expo Hall Teardown
2:45 – 5:30 PMHike at Laurel Hill with L.L. Bean Meet at the Registration Desk
4:00 – 4:15 PMRefreshment Break
EDUCATION SESSIONSEDUCATION SESSIONSWEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
13FOR FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AND THE SPEAKER DIRECTORY VISIT THE APP OR WEBSITE AT WWW.PRPS.ORG/2020CONFERENCE
4:15 – 5:30 PMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONSHow do Pennsylvanians Value Outdoor Recreation? Survey Says… Room: Wintergreen
A League of Their Own: Highlighting Outstanding Youth Sports Programs Room: Evergreen
Play on Player: Overcoming Disability with Play Room: Seasons 1
CANCELLED - Event Planning...What the He** am I Doing?
The Challenges and Rewards of Urban Park Design and Construction Room: Seasons 2
Reflection as a tool for EE Engagement: Skill Building for ProfessionalsRoom: Snowflake
More Than a Walk in the Park Room: Sunburst
Storytime STEM + Computer Science Earth Day Adventures Room: Seasons 3
Weed Warriors Among Fort Roberdeau Green Projects Room: Seasons 4
Play It Cool: How to Have Fun in the Sun Room: Seasons 5
6:00 – 7:00 PMDinnerRoom: Ballroom
6:45 PMDancin Doodles + Peepin PeepersLeave from Registration Desk
9:00 – 11:30 PMLumberjack Social & Pie-a-PaloozaRoom: Winterbury & AnnexSponsored by General Recreation, Inc.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
7:00 – 8:00 AMNon-Profit Expo Set up
8:00 AM – 5:00 PMRegistrationRoom: Stag Pass
8:30 – 9:45 AMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONSWhat Have We Done for You Lately? Room: Dogwood
PRPS – Learn More About Your Profession and Sharpen Your Skills Room: Seasons 2
SOPARC (Systems for Observations of Play and Recreation in Communities) Room: Seasons 3
Surviving & Thriving with Impromptu Programming Room: Wintergreen
A Beautiful Mess: Large Wood and Aquatic Restoration Room: Snowflake
Baseball Fields: Maintenance, Renovation and Construction Demystified Room: Seasons 4
Park Prescriptions: Improving Health through Access to Outdoor Activity Room: Sunburst
EDUCATION SESSIONSEDUCATION SESSIONSWEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 - THURSDAY, MARCH 19
14 FOR FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AND THE SPEAKER DIRECTORY VISIT THE APP OR WEBSITE AT WWW.PRPS.ORG/2020CONFERENCE
Bring the Stream To Your Classroom Room: Seasons 1
CANCELLED - The Outdoor Learning Network Initiative
NEW SESSION! Best Management Practices on School Grounds for Watershed Health Room: Evergreen
Mud Play to Mud Day Room: Seasons 5
9:45 – 10:15 AMNon-Profit Expo Open
10:15 – 11:30 AMGENERAL SESSIONState of the StateRoom: BallroomSponsored by Pashek + MTRMuch of what constitutes the appeal and livability of our communities is our direct connection to our public spaces and our natural and cultural as-sets. However, working professionals recognize that by sharing expertise across disciplines and jurisdictions, we can deliver more comprehensive solutions to community problems. This General Session allows represen-tatives of several Pennsylvania State Departments to share their current priorities and address how we can develop closer working relations and create broader, more collaborative opportunities for integrated services to the public we serve.
11:30 – 1:00 PMPRPS Luncheon & Business MeetingRoom: Ballroom
PAEE Luncheon & Business MeetingRoom: Expo Hall
1:00 - 2:15 PMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONSExpanding the Active Transportation Role of Trails Room: Dogwood
The Holistic Approach to Inclusive Design Room: Seasons 2
Parks, Health, and Hospitals, 99 Seconds GO! Room: Snowflake Cash is King: Funding Strategies for Recreation & ConservationRoom: Sunburst
Trout Unlimited STREAM Girls: Get Hooked! Room: Seasons 3
Make It Stick Room: Seasons 1
CANCELLED - Connecting Students to Nature through Music
NEW SESSION! The Crayfishes of Western Pennsylvania and their Role in Environmental Education Room: Seasons 5
CANCELLED - Evaluating Climate Change Literacy in University Students
ROUND TABLE - Preschool State Certification (Part 1) Room: Wintergreen
EDUCATION SESSIONSEDUCATION SESSIONSTHURSDAY, MARCH 19
15FOR FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AND THE SPEAKER DIRECTORY VISIT THE APP OR WEBSITE AT WWW.PRPS.ORG/2020CONFERENCE
Trees, Ticks, Ponds, & Poison Ivy: Risky Play (Part 1) Room: Seasons 4
NEW SESSION! Conservation 101 Urban Agriculture Field Experience Room: Evergreen
2:15 – 2:45 PMNon-Profit Booths Open with Refreshments
2:45 – 4:00 PMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONSBringing the Healing Benefits of Nature into Your Programming!Room: Seasons 5
Utilizing Citizen Science Programs for Early Learners Room: Seasons 3
Facility Management through Software & Technology Room: Dogwood
Wellness Goes Local in Neighborhood Parks Room: Sunburst
Tree-mendous Tree Trek Room: Seasons 2
Dementia Care Rehabilitation Innovation: Research Supported Concepts, Tools and Approaches Room: Evergreen
Round Table - Preschool State Certification (Part 2) Room: Wintergreen
Trees, Ticks, Ponds, & Poison Ivy: Risky Play (Part 2) Room: Seasons 4
Grow More Leaders Room: Seasons 1
Health Care Professionals Roundtable Room: Snowflake
5:00 – 6:00 PMPRPS & PAEE Awards ReceptionSponsored by Seven Springs Mountain ResortRoom: Matterhorn
6:00 – 9:00 PMPRPS & PAEE Awards DinnerSponsored by Recreation Resource USARoom: Ballroom
9:00 – 11:30 PMRoaring 20(20’s) Social with Degy Entertainment Silent DiscoRoom: Matterhorn & Alpine
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
8:30 – 9:45 AMEDUCATIONAL SESSIONS“Gone Fishing” Casting Away Disabilities Room: Seasons 1
Mythical Creatures and Real Life Features - Connecting History and Literature to Explore Environmental Education Room: Sunburst
Lifeguard Recruitment & Retention Room: Evergreen
Integrated Pest Management Plan Integration (IPMPI) Room: Seasons 5
EDUCATION SESSIONSEDUCATION SESSIONSTHURSDAY, MARCH 19 - FRIDAY, MARCH 20
16 FOR FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AND THE SPEAKER DIRECTORY VISIT THE APP OR WEBSITE AT WWW.PRPS.ORG/2020CONFERENCE
THANK YOU PRPS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP!
Hershey’s Chocolatetown Opening At Hersheypark This SummerExperience year-round fun with thrilling roller coasters and water rides at Hersheypark®, and
sweet family time at our three Official Resorts. Plus, this summer we’re introducing the all-new
region of Hersheypark, Hershey’s ChocolatetownSM, Where Fun Meets ChocolateSM!
Visit Hershey and let the good times ride!
© 2020 Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. All words, designs, and phrases appearing in bold, italics, and/or with the symbol ®, SM, or TM are trademarks owned by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, or used under license or with permission. All rights reserved. 20SA35210
What You Need to Know About Skateboarding Room: Wintergreen
Fostering a Citizen-Centered Culture in Recreation & Leisure Room: Seasons 2
Creating a Counselor-In-Training Program for Summer Camps Room: Seasons 3
PRPS Award Program Overview Room: Dogwood
The Nature Explorers Backpack Collaboration Room: Snowflake
Where The Twain Shall Meet: Play Meets Standards Room: Seasons 4
9:45 – 10:00 amRefreshment Break
10:00 – 11:15 AM ENDNOTE SESSION – Adam KeysWounded Warrior. His Story.Sponsored by PA Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesRoom: Ballroom
EDUCATION SESSIONSEDUCATION SESSIONSFRIDAY, MARCH 20
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 17
www.pashekmtr.com where your ideas become reality
18 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
SOCIALSSOCIALS
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 • ST. PATTY’S DAY SOCIALRoom: Foggy GoggleKick off the Annual Conference wearing green so you don’t get pinched! Irish rock band, the Bastard Bearded Irishmen will play in the Foggy Goggle, while we enjoy some tasty
treats and kick off the conference with a firework celebration. We hope the luck of the Irish is on your side!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 • LUMBERJACK SOCIALRoom: Winterbury & AnnexCalling all Lumber Jacks and Jills…it’s time to put your skills to the test for the District Challenge! Dress the lumberjack part and test your luck with a variety of challenges and activ-
ities. Challenge yourself and your friends to Ax Throwing, solve the clues to find your way out of an escape room, and test your skills at Hammerslaggin.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 • Roaring 20(20’s) SocialRoom: Matterhorn & AlpineJoin us for our Annual Awards Reception and Banquet. Fol-lowing a delicious dinner and recognition of our colleagues’ amazing accomplishments, head over to the Speakeasy! A
hushed tone, a knowing grin and the right knock at the door might get you in. Join us for the Roaring (20)20s in your best Great Gatsby garb. Try your hand at our tables games, and dance the night away at our Silent Disco!
EARLY RISER, GET ACTIVE!Early risers can start the morning off with early bird activities! Check the App for morning outing options.
1. Go to the right store. Access the App Store on IOS devices and the Play Store on Android.
2. Install the app. Search for CrowdCompass AttendeeHub. Once you’ve found the app, tap either Download or Install.
3. After installing, a new icon will appear on the homescreen.
4. Search the AttendeeHub. Once downloaded, open the
Attendee Hub app and enter 2020 PRPS/PAEE ANNU-AL CONFERENCE & EXPO (must type full event name).
5. Open then event. Tap the name of the event to open it.
DOWNLOAD THE APP!
On the App, you will find full session descriptions, session updates, speaker infor-mation, session locations, exhibitor listings, and social alerts and updates.
MOBILE EVENT APP SPONSORED BY HERBERT, ROWLAND & GRUBIC, INC.
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 19
Play never told me you can’t or don’t or you shouldn’t or you won’t.
Play isn’t one thing. It’s everything. Anything.
Play doesn’t care what a bodycan or cannot do.Because play lives inside us. All of us.
And as we grow older.As the world comes at us with you can’t or don’t or you shouldn’t or you won’t.
We come back to what we know.That imagination will never fail us.That words will never hurt us.That play will always shape us.
To see the new We-Go-Round® ,
visit playlsi.com/we-go-round©2019 Landscape Structures Inc.
All rights reserved.
Contact your local playground consultant:
800.726.4793 generalrecreationinc.com
PPAA CCOOSSTTAARRSS 1144 CCOONNTTRRAACCTT VVEENNDDOORR
20 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Advanced Turf SolutionsBooth 310Advanced Turf Solutions is your full-service partner for creating safe, playable, natural grass athletic surfaces for athletes of all abilities. We offer a full portfolio of sports field products as well as renovation, construction and maintenance through our service [email protected]: Surfacing/Heavy Equipment
Adventure Sports in Hershey / Turkey Hill ExperienceBooth 113Adventure Sports and Turkey Hill Experience are two great attractions minutes from Hersheypark. At T.H.E. you can create your very own flavor of ice cream and have unlimited samples. At A.S. you can enjoy mini golf, go-karts, outdoor laser tag, bumper boats, and an arcade.adventurehershey.comturkeyhillexperience.comfun@[email protected]: Resort/Parks
AG-Industrial, Inc.Booth 213A COSTARS supplier of New Holland Ag (tractors) and Construction equipment (Skid-steers, TLB, Com-pact excavators, etc.), Bomford and Bush Hog mowing equipment. See us about the new Pavijet side- discharge, heated-skreed paving machine Skid-Steer attachment. A consistent winner of New Holland’s Prestigious President’s Award for outstanding customer service AG-Industrial is here to provide
equipment versatility and value for your [email protected]: Heavy Equipment
Allegheny Land TrustSPONSORNationally-accredited conservation land trust, which helps local people save local land.alleghenylandtrust.orgcbeichner@alleghenylandtrust.orgCategory: Non-profit (Conservation)
Alpha Card Compact Media LLCBooth 308We manufacture Z-Fold and Infinity Folding Cards to help you create engagement with your content in a compact and retainable format, whether maps & guides or other important communications.alpha-cards.com/[email protected]: Graphics
American Ramp CompanyBooth 115The worlds leading action sports design/build [email protected]: Action Sports
American Red CrossBooth LLG/LTS/WSI/AES/CPR/FA/[email protected]: Non-profit (Education)
AmyBianco / SpiderMentorBooth CAmy Bianco/SpiderMentor offers programming all about spiders for
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 21
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
schools, camps, conferences, and events. Topics include debunking spider myths, natural histories, and [email protected]: Education
Aquatic Facility Design, Inc.Booth 410Offering independent aquatic design and consultation services which marry the best of old world construction practices with the latest in modern, innovative design to create aquatic structures of incredible beauty and durability.aquaticfacilitydesign.combrent@aquaticfacilitydesign.comCategory: Pools
Best Line Equipment - State College, PABooths 303 and 304Best Line Equipment is a construction rental, sales, parts, and service com-pany. We are an authorized dealer of over 60 major industry manufacturers including Bobcat, Doosan, JLG, Dyna-pac, Hustler, and [email protected]: Heavy Equipment
Boyce Associates/Commercial Recreation Products, LLCBooth 116We are a leading provider of Park, Playground, Site Furnishings and Safety Surfacing for PA and NJ.boyce4playgrounds.comcommrec.compaul@[email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
BSN SPORTSBooth 302Founded in 1972 as a factory-direct equipment company, BSN SPORTS is the largest distributor of team sports apparel and equipment in the United [email protected]: Team Apparel/Equipment
Challenger TeamwearBooth 404Sports Apparel, Soccer, Baseball, Basketballchallengerteamwear.comjpeters@challengerteamwear.comCategory: Team Apparel/Equipment
CommunityPassBooth 103CommunityPass is a leading provider of affordable, cloud-based recre-ation software for managing online registrations, payments, member-ships, and facilities. CommunityPass simplifies registration for the public, streamlines administrative tasks and operations, and helps drive revenue for parks and recreation [email protected]: Software
Cub CadetBooth 110Established in 1961, Cub Cadet engineers, designs and builds outdoor power equipment using the highest quality components. Through a dedicated and extensive network of dealers, Cub Cadet de-livers commercial power equipment that covers all aspects of grounds care for professionals.
22 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
[email protected]: Heavy Equipment
Degy EntertainmentSPONSOR Entertainment management firmdegy.com/[email protected]: Entertainment
Designed for Fun, Inc.Booth 206Design, sales, supervision of custom designed commercial playground equipment from Berliner, PlayWood Plus and Henderson Recreation Equipment [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
E.H. Griffith/Turf Equipment and Supply Company PA PARK MAINTENANCE INSTITUTE SPONSORSBooth 400Toro commercial equipment distrib-utor. Partnering with Turf Equipment and Supply and Grasslands Equipment and Irrigation.ehgriffith.comturf-equipment.compaull@[email protected]: Surfacing/Heavy Equipment
EZ Dock / Diamond WaterfrontsBooth 114EZ Dock, Docks, Lifts, ADA kayak launches, Rowing [email protected]: Docks
Gametime Park & Playground EquipmentBooth 312Custom Designed Playground Equipment, Safety Surfacing, Site Amenities, Dog Park, Skate Parks, Bleachers, Spray Parks, [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
General Recreation, Inc.SPONSORBooths 111 and 112Full line supplier for park, recreation and playground equipment, including; safety surfacing, pavilions and band shells, aquatic play areas, site furnishings. fabric shade structures, and [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
George Ely Associates, Inc.SPONSORBooth 109Athletic, Park, and Playground [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
Get Outdoors PA SPONSOR Booth EGet Outdoors PA strives to connect citizens with outdoor recreation activities to increase their apprecia-tion and active use of parks, forests and public spaces while imparting a message of environmental steward-ship and healthy [email protected]: Non-profit (Education/Equipment)
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 23
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.SPONSORBooth 309Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Plans, Master Plans, Feasibility Studies, Funding and Grant Application Assistance, Design Development and Engineering, Land-scape Architecture, Construction Ob-servation and Administration, Green Infrastructure and MS4 strategies for municipal parks and open [email protected]: Design/Planning
HersheyparkSPONSORBooth 201New for 2020 - Hershey’s Chocolate- town, an all-new region at Hershey-
park where guests can play, eat, shop, and gather. Also, coming summer 2020, our 15th coaster, [email protected]: Resort/Parks
Ijit Export Agency – Save the Environment ArtBooth 405Save The Environment Art life-sized animal sculptures made from recy-cled metal and Save The Ocean art sculptures made from flipflopscollected from the sea shores.ijit-export.comsavetheoceanart.cominfo@ijit-export.comCategory: Environmental Art
24 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Jabebo EarringsBooth 204Unique, colorful, nature-inspired earrings including birds, bugs, mam-mals, herps, fossils, marine animals, pets, science and botanical themes and [email protected]: Environmental Art
Jeffrey AssociatesSPONSORBooth 409Playground and park equipment and services.jeffreyassociates.comchris@jeffreyassociates.comCategory: Playgrounds/Surfacing
Jump Start Sports, LLCBooth 414Well organized sports camps and [email protected]: Camps
Keystone Purchasing NetworkBooth 207KPN is a cooperative purchasing program offering publicly and com-petitively bid products and services to save you the time and expense of soliciting bids. There is no fee to join or obligation to [email protected]: Cooperative Purchasing
Kompan IncBooth 117We are the #1 supplier of innovative playground and fitness equipment in the world. For nearly half a century
our products have set new stan-dards for ways to play. We want to build happier, healthy communities by inspiring them to play [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
Krigger and CompanyBooths 208 and 300Your dealer for Ventrac, Jacobsen, Smithco, Turfco, Buffalo Turbine equipment for parks and recreational facilities. Sourcewell and CoStars approved [email protected]: Surfacing/Heavy Equipment
L.L. BeanBooth 401L.L.Bean is an American company founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean. L.L. Bean specializes in cloth-ing, outdoor recreation equipment, and local outdoor [email protected]: Equipment/Apparel/Education
Lehigh County Conservation DistrictBooth MLCCD’s Field Experiences 101: An Ur-ban Agriculture Curriculum: Through engaging activities, students learn about the science of soil, seeds, composting, growing microgreens, growing vertically, pollinators and pests, aquaponics and hydroponics. This free resource will be available to educators this year.lehighconservation.orgjchylack@lehighconservation.orgCategory: Non-profit (Conservation)
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 25
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Lincoln AquaticsBooth 311For 65 years, Lincoln Aquatics has met your commercial swimming pools equipment and aquatic supply needs. Products you want, service you need. New and improved product selections and better access for faster delivery. We’re ready when you [email protected]: Pools
Lyons Recreation, LLCBooth 205Lyons Recreation is turn key design and installation firm that specializes in playground equipment, play-ground surfacing, pavilions, shade structures, outdoor fitness, athletic equipment and park [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
Mackin Engineering CompanyBooth 301Mackin’s Landscape Architecture and Planning departments focus on connecting communities to create places where people can live, work and play. Our valued relationships with municipalities allow us to build upon their strengths and create sustainable outdoor spaces with character and history.mackinengineering.commsuehr@mackinengineering.comCategory: Design/Planning
Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen CollegeBooth IOwned and operated by Goshen Col-lege, Merry Lea is a 1189 acre nature preserve offering diverse program-
ming, including an 11-month residen-tial, immersive, experiential Master of Arts in Environmental Education.goshen.edu/[email protected]: Higher Learning
Morey’s PiersSPONSORBooth 203Morey’s Piers is the greatest beach-side entertainment resort in the Western Hemisphere. With three amusement piers and two water parks - Morey’s Piers offers a spectacular summer recreation experience for kids and adults of all [email protected]: Resort/Parks
Musco Sports LightingBooth 209Musco has shaped the history of sports lighting since 1976. The company’s TLC for LED™ technolo-gy delivers unmatched light quality, control, efficiency, and [email protected]: Lighting
MyRec.com Recreation SoftwareBooth 108MyRec.com is an all-inclusive, web-based software that will simplify your recreation management on a user friendly platform. It includes program management, facility reservation, point of sale, membership, online registration, robust reporting, and a top-notch support staff consisting of parks and recreation [email protected]: Software
26 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
National Alliance for Youth SportsBooth KThe training courses, membership tools, unique programs, guiding doc-uments and many trusted resources provided by the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) ensure quality youth sports experiences that are memorable for all the right [email protected]: Non-profit (Education)
Norwalk Concrete IndustriesBooth 305Precast concrete manufacture of restrooms, storage buildings, dug outs, press box, concession build-ings, precast ping-pong [email protected]: Structures
Oglebay National Training CenterSPONSORBooth 106 and JSince 1960, Oglebay’s National Train-ing Center has hosted continuing education courses for the nation’s leading public facilities managers. Contact us today at [email protected]: Non-profit (Education)
PA Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory CouncilBooth NThe Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council (CNRAC) provides DCNR, the Governor, the General Assembly, and the public, advice regarding the conservation and stewardship of the commonwealth’s
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 27
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
natural resources as mandated in Section 315(d), Act 18 of 1995.dcnr.pa.gov/CNRAC/Pages/default.aspxexpressforms.pa.gov/apps/pa/DCNR/CNRAC-Contact-UsCategory: Non-profit (State Council)
PA Department of Conservation & Natural ResourcesSPONSORBooth DThe DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is a leader in establish-ing community conservation part-nerships for advancing the greening of Pennsylvania, for protecting the commonwealth’s natural and heritage resources, and for providing recre-ational opportunities for all Pennsyl-vanians and visitors to [email protected]: Non-profit (State Agency)
PA Game CommissionBooth VThe Game Commission manages the Commonwealth’s wildlife resources for all current and future generations of Pennsylvanians. The National Archery in the Schools Program is a joint venture that partners with state education and wildlife management agencies to promote student educa-tion and participation in the lifelong sport of [email protected]: Non-profit (State Agency)
PA Park Maintenance InstituteBooth P The Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute is a statewide resource to help community parks and recreation agencies with the latest tools, tech-
niques and strategies for efficient park maintenance.prps.org/[email protected]: Non-profit (Education)
PA Watershed Education Task ForceBooth BThe PA Watershed Education Task Force is a NOAA funded group of agencies, organizations, and school representatives that promote water-shed education and environmental literacy through state-wide capacity building efforts.paee.net/[email protected]: Education
PannierBooth 200Pannier is the leading manufactur-er of outdoor signage and exhibit bases. We manufacture durable, custom fiberglass embedded signage. Pannier’s panels are wonderful for a variety of applications, and can be framed or frameless. Our extensive line of aluminum exhibit bases are built to the National Park Service specifications. Everything is made per the job, and manufactured in [email protected]: Design/Planning
Pashek + MTRSPONSORBooth 100Pashek + MTR is an award-winning landscape architecture and com-munity planning firm committed to improving our environment. We listen attentively and follow through conscientiously to create excep-tional places that support human well-being.
28 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
[email protected]: Design/Planning
Pennsylvania Correctional Industries, Department of CorrectionsBooth OWe sell to non-profit and tax exempt entities such as townships, munici-palities, and parks and recs organi-zations. We produce picnic tables, fire rings, grills, pavilions, gazebos, benches, signs, and out door weight equipment.cor.pa.gov/[email protected]: Non-profit (State Agency)
Phantom EntertainmentBooth 413Amusement Rides, Carnival Games, Inflatables, Mobile Escape Rooms, Mobile Ziplines, Novelties, Music and Entertainment.phantomentertainment.comphantomcom@comcast.netCategory: Inflatables/Party Equipment
Play & Park StructuresSPONSORBooth 313Commercial playground equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12 that encour-ages imagination while building key developmental [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
Protect PTBooth TA nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring residents’ safety, security, and quality of life by engaging in education and advocacy to protect the economic, environmental, and
legal rights of the people in West-moreland and Allegheny [email protected]: Non-profit (Advocacy)
PRPS - Health & Wellness CommitteeBooth QCome learn about the PRPS Culture of Health Program! A 100% free, turn key program you can use at camp and OST [email protected]: Non-profit (PRPS Committee)
PSECUPSECU is a not-for-profit credit union that provides a different bank-ing experience with free checking accounts, debit card rewards, cash rewards credit cards, surcharge-free ATMs, digital banking tools, youth account options, financial education resources, scholarships, free credit score services, and additional discounts and perks.psecu.comCategory: Non-profit (Credit Union) PublicSource.orgBooth UPublicSource is a nonprofit digital-first newsroom covering Pittsburgh and Western PA. We tell stories that aren’t being told elsewhere, focused on the topic areas of environment, education, economic development, equity, health and government. We welcome read-ers to visit us at PublicSource.org, Follow on social media and subscribe to our email [email protected]: Non-profit (Investigative Journalism)
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 29
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
RecDeskBooth 202RecDesk is cloud-based recreation software that radically simplifies the way recreation organizations work with and manage the information that is important to [email protected]: Software
Recreation Resource USASPONSORBooth 211Full-service design, supply, and install of Burke Playgrounds, splash pads, playground safety surfacing, pavil-ions, bridges, athletic equipment, bleachers, park and site furniture, and more. Representatives located across Pennsylvania. All available on PA COSTARS-14.recreation-resource.cominfo@recreation-resource.comCategory: Playgrounds/Surfacing
River Mountain Retreat – Digital Wellness CampSPONSORRiver Mountain camps, designed in partnership with Penn State, replace screen-time with outdoor experiences to help kids find better tech/life [email protected]: Camps
Rock N Roll RacingSPONSORRemote control race [email protected]: Race Track
Saint Francis University Institute for EnergyBooth F
The Institute works to be a reliable source of energy information for businesses, schools, policy makers, and communities. We assist Penn-sylvanians in making educated and sustainable energy choices through our outreach and research projects.francis.edu/[email protected]: Non-profit (Education)
Seven Springs Mountain ResortSPONSORSeven Springs Mountain Resort is an all-season resort located in the bor-ough of Seven Springs, Pennsylvania.7springs.com7springs.com/contact-usCategory: Resort/Parks
Six FlagsSPONSORDiscounted tickets!sixflags.com/[email protected]: Resort/Parks
SnapologyBooth 406Snapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs (Science, Tech-nology, Engineering, Art & Math), offering year-round programs in schools, community facilities, homes and in our Discovery Centers (select locations only). Kids have so much fun in our classes and camp activities that they don’t even realize they’re learning STEM / STEAM [email protected]: Education
Snider Recreation, Inc.Booth 105Commercial playground equipment - site furnishings for parks and play-
30 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
grounds - outdoor fitness equipment - [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
Sport Court of Pittsburgh, LLCBooth 402Sport Court, the original game courts, has been building champions since 1974. Sport Court pioneered the concept of the backyard game court, and has continued to lead the world in modular sports flooring. Today, Sport Court can be found in schools, facilities and backyards in more than 170 [email protected]: Surfaces
Sports & Recreation AssociatesBooth 214Complete park construction and maintenance including site evaluation and excavation, drainage, fencing, paving, concrete, CAD design, safety inspections, ADA, ASTM, and CPSC compliance and guideline recommendations, spectator seating of all kinds, pavilions, shelters, and gazebos, spray parks, and [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
Storytime STEM-packsBooth GStorytime STEM-packs™ engage PreK-2 learners in standards-aligned inquiry-based STEM and computer science challenges connected to children’s literature. Each Storytime STEM-pack includes a popular chil-dren’s book, all materials needed for a STEM activity, and a facilitator [email protected]: Non-profit (Education)
Stroud Water Research CenterSPONSORBooth AStroud Water Research Center Education Department offers E-STEM ‘boots-in the water’ programs in watershed topics for students as well as teacher professional development opportunities and training for com-munity scientists.stroudcenter.orgeducationprograms@stroudcenter.orgCategory: Non-profit (Education)
Sundial EnergyBooth 407Sundial Energy provides off grid so-lar lighting for pathways, bike trails, and parking lots.sundialsolarenergy.comnbroadbridge@sundialsolarenergy.comCategory: Solar Lighting
SuperGamesSPONSORBooth 408We bring people together to share fun, positive experiences. With a focus on special events, SuperGames offers the best activities, staffing and service in the industry! Our skilled event planning team will ensure every part of the event goes [email protected]: Inflatables/Party Equipment
SybertechBooth 403Sybertech is committed to bringing new and innovative products, ser-vices and solutions to our custom-ers. We aim to provide operational cost-saving services and products that help keep the environment cleaner and the work place [email protected]: Waste Reduction
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 31
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Treatment Specialties/Mer-Made FilterBooth 104Everything for the Filter room. Filters, Pumps, Strainers, Water Level Control Systems, Chemical Feed Equipment, Link Automation Chemical Controllers, Valves and more.mermade.comtreatmentspecialties.netr.marschall@mermade.comCategory: Pools
UniqueSource Products & ServicesBooth 107UniqueSource Products & Services is a dynamic marketing and sales orga-nization supplying quality products manufactured and Services preformed by professions with [email protected]: Non-profit (Business Products)
USTA Middle StatesBooth HUSTA Middle States is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Pennsylvania, New Jer-sey, Delaware, and West Virginia. We offer free equipment, training and curricula to help grow the game in your area.usta.com/en/home/about-usta/who-we-are/middlestates/[email protected]: Non-profit (Camps/Equipment)
Vermont SystemsBooth 314Vermont Systems provides Premier Recreation & Parks Management software solutions with unparalleled
support. RecTrac is a fully integrated, browser based, recreation manage-ment [email protected]: Software
Vortex Aquatic StructuresSPONSORBooth 210With more than 7,500 installations in 45 countries, in public, commercial and entertainment settings, Vortex Aquatic Structures is the world leader in aquatic play landscapes and entertainment. Providing imaginative, durable aquatic play and water fea-ture solutions that create everlasting [email protected]: Pools
Western Pennsylvania Mushroom ClubBooth RThe WPMC promotes the enjoyment, study, and exchange of information about wild mushrooms. Activities include regular meetings, projects centered on mushrooms, wild mush-room identification, DNA barcoding, mushroom walks and [email protected]: Non-profit (Education)
Xceed Recreation GroupBooth 307Playground surfacing, Installation services, Versacourt tile courts, Sports Equipment, Site amenities, Shades.xceedrecreation.com - coming [email protected]: Playgrounds/Surfacing
32 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYEXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Young Voices for the PlanetBooth SYVFP’s award-winning film series documents youth solutions to the climate crisis. These uplifting suc-cess stories, along with YVFP’s Civic Engagement & Democracy Curricu-lum and professional development for teachers, give children hope and the tools to change minds, laws and their communities.youngvoicesfortheplanet.comyoungvoicesforplanet@gmail.comCategory: Non-profit (Education)
Zambelli FireworksSPONSORBooth 212Zambelli Fireworks is one of the largest fireworks display companies in the world with a history dating back to 1893. With 1600+ displays a year, Zambelli has mastered the art of creating memorable experiences for large events, small gatherings, and everything in between for over 100 years.zambellifireworks.comm.valdiserri@zambellifireworks.comCategory: Fireworks
nn
www.wildlifefertilitycontrol.org
The Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control aims to advance the use of effective, sustainable, fertility control methods to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts and promote coexistence worldwide.
The Institute serves as a resource center for the field of wildlife fertility control by:
• stimulating vital discussion, collaboration, and networking through events
• supporting wildlife fertility control public policy and education projects
• educating wildlife managers, policy makers and the public
LIVE, LEARN, PLAY 33
34 LIVE, LEARN, PLAY
Defining Epic Play
ep . ic adjective ep . ic | \‘e-pik\a: extending beyond the usual or ordinaryb: Heroic
Adventure. Development. Excitement. Fun. However you define it, we bring it.
It’s time to Join Our Movement.
Trademark(s) are the property of BCI Burke Company. © BCI Burke Company 2020. All Rights Reserved. 610.444.4402
www.recreation-resource.com
Proud Representaive of
Burke products and installation are available from Recreation Resource via COSTARS-14