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TUSCALOOSA

ALABAMA RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

“BE A PARK & REC CHAMPION”

75YEARS

ALABAMA RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATIONJANUARY 28 - 30

2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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THANK YOU SPONSORS

DISTRICTS 1-7

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CONTENTS

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WELCOME

BRYANT CONFERENCE CENTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

SATURDAY | SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

EXHIBIT HALL INFORMATION

CONTENTS

WELCOME

Friends, On behalf of the City of Tuscaloosa, the City of Northport, Tuscaloosa County and the Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority, welcome to the 2018 Alabama Recreation and Park Association Conference! Cultural arts, parks and leisure activities attract families and businesses, making our cities better places to live, work and play. Thank you for your dedication to providing better quality of life for all Alabama citizens. We hope you will enjoy your stay here, and will visit us again. Parks are a tangible reflection of the quality of life in a community. Park and Recreation professionals are proud to present programs, facilities and services that add to economic, health and environmental benefits, which helps make their communities a great place to call home. Examples of this in the Tuscaloosa community include taking a stroll along the River Walk, shopping at our River Market, attending a show at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater or dining at a riverside restaurant. Again, we are excited that you are here and we welcome you to Tuscaloosa! Sincerely, Walt Maddox Donna Aaron Hardy McCollum Mayor Mayor Probate Judge City of Tuscaloosa City of Northport Tuscaloosa County

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5BRYANT CONFERENCE CENTER LAYOUT

BRYANT CONFERENCE CENTER

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240 PAUL W BRYANT DRIVE | TUSCALOOSA, AL 35487

6ARPA CONFERENCE GENERAL INFORMATION

2018 ARPA CONFERENCEGeneral Information

REGISTRATIONSaturday | 2-5p @ Hotel CapstoneSunday | 8:30a-3:30p @ Bryant Conference CenterMonday | 7:30a-4p @ Bryant Conference CenterTuesday | 7:30a-3p @ Bryant Conference Center

MEAL/SOCIAL FUNCTION TICKETSThe full delegate package includes entrance to the Opening Social in the Exhibit Hall, Bonfire and Fire-works Social on Sunday, the Let’s Play Social at The Zone in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Monday night and the Post Banquet Social on Tuesday night. Additionally, individuals may purchase extra tickets during preregistration. Admittance to these events is by name badge or ticket only, so please have these with you. You will not be able to purchase tickets for the Awards Banquet on site due to the meal guarantee requirements.

BADGE IDENTIFICATIONAdmission to the exhibit hall and education sessions will be badge only. Delegates should wear their badges at all times in order to gain admittance.

LOST AND FOUNDQuestions regarding lost articles should be directed to the Registration Desk. Found articles should be left at the same locations.

EXHIBIT HALLThe Conference Exhibits will be located in Sellers Auditorium. The vendors and participants in this exhibit hall are a very important part of the conference. All registered delegates are encouraged to visit with them during the time the exhibit hall is open. The Exhibit Hall will be open during the following hours:

Sunday: 4:30-7pMonday: 9a-1:30p: Exhibit Hall Open | 12-1p: Lunch with Exhibitors

CEU CREDITThe educational sessions offered at the conference have been planned in accordance with continuing ed-ucation unit requirements. Delegates are allowed to attend any sessions they so wish. However, in order to obtain credit for multi-hour sessions, delegates must attend all sessions of the program. Credit will not be given if a delegate leaves prior to the conclusion of the session.

ARPA BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Drew Peterson District 1 Chair: Gina BryantPresident Elect: Summer Ammons District 2 Chair: Jenny Barrett Past President: Robert Dellinger District 3 Chair: David Primus, Jr. Secretary: Mandy Johnson District 4 Chair: Cheryl KennedyTreasurer: Sandi Wilson District 5 Chair: Laura Leigh ChesserCorporate Representative: Luci Ray District 6 Chair: Andy WigginsCultural Diversity Section President: Willie Moore, III District 7 Chair: Katrina Frazier

7SUNDAY

SUNDAY

SESSION

101BHM

ATHTR

TOPIC

TERLING, ANTHONY ASF

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

GETTING INVOLVED WITH THE ALABAMA SPORTS FOUNDATION THROUGH THE ALABAMA STATE GAMES

DESC Learn how youth and adults in city recreation programs can get involved in the Alabama State Games multi-sport event. Participants will obtain knowledge of the Games’ Olympic format and also competition afforded for those with disabilities.

SESSION

102WILSON

MAINT.TOPIC

JANORSCHKE, STEVEJANCO360

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR COMMERCIAL AND MUNICIPAL AQUATICS

DESC Why is Preventative Maintenance (PM) important? Learn the importance of PM, the costs and dangers of not per-forming PM at your facility. How YOU can perform PM on pump motors, filters, chemical controls, etc. as well as good documentation.

8:30a-3:30p REGISTRATION - BRYANT CONFERENCE CENTER

10:30-11:30a EDUCATION SESSIONS

11:30a-1p LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

9-10a CLIMB THE SPACE NET! TRANSPORTATION PRO-VIDED. MEET IN FRONT OF HOTEL CAPSTONE

SATURDAY2-5p REGISTRATION - HOTEL CAPSTONE

2015 ARPA FACILITY OF THE YEAR

SPACE NET AND TALL TUBE SLIDE @ SNOW HINTON PARK

9SUNDAY

SESSION

105OFFSITE

ATHADMIN

TOPIC

J. GRAY | T. WADETCPARA

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

TENNIS & GOLF OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT (2 HOUR SESSION)

DESC Tour award winning tennis and golf facilities and hear tried and true tips on best management practices. Meet at Hotel Capstone entrance for transportation.

SESSION

106BHM

ADMIN | PROGATH | TR

TOPIC

NORTON, KATYMARSHALL CO. CVB

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS/PROMOTING LARGE EVENTS

DESC The benefits and challenges in recruiting and promoting large events. Learn how to leverage community partner-ships to grow events and the secret of the bid.

SESSION

107CENTRAL

TRPROG

TOPIC

STONE | TESSLERUNIV. OF AL

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

USING THEATRE FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AND INSTRUCTION

DESC Building self-advocacy, self-expression and verbal/non-verbal communication skills with actors of intellec-tual disabilities through Theatre. A positive & exciting venue for students, families programmers and audience members.

2:15-3:15p EDUCATION SESSIONS

SESSION

103WILSON

ALLTOPIC

KITCHENS, TINAFLORENCE P&R

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

DIVERSITY IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE PRC CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

DESC Great for new members or non-certified members. Learn tips on becoming a well-rounded park and recreation pro-fessional by diversified training. What is the Professional Recreators Certificate Program and what are the benefits? Let’s Get Started!

SESSION

104CENTRAL

ADMINPROG

TOPIC

MAJORS, CHRISROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

FITNESS MANAGEMENT: MORE GIVE, LESS TAKE

DESC Understanding the role of management of fitness centers and how training, service, employment and administrative roles all have a different hat. Learn how to wear all these hats in a daily routine of constant distraction.

1-2p EDUCATION SESSIONS

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7:30-11PBBQ, DJ, FIREWORKS AND S’MORE!

SUNDAY

3:30-4:30p OPENING GENERAL SESSION - RAST “B”

PRESIDING Drew Peterson, ARPA PresidentPRESENTATION OF COLORS Paul W. Bryant High School Marine Corps JROTC Color GuardNATIONAL ANTHEM Martha K. Patton | Artist studying in UA Theatre ProgramINVOCATION Reverend David E. Gay, Jr. | Beulah Baptist ChurchOFFICIAL WELCOME Mayor Walt Maddox, City of TuscaloosaINTRODUCTION OF SPONSOR Natalie Norman, ARPA Executive DirectorINTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Presented by Landscape Structures

KEYNOTE ADDRESS “The Power of Fun at Work” - Walt Stasinski

Do you really enjoy your job? Do you finish the day worn out? It doesn’t have to be this way. Yes, you can achieve success and have fun doing it. You will be given practical tools to reduce stress, re-energize yourself, defuse conflict and make your job more fun! Humor will help you with your productivity and creativity. Find out how to enjoy the lighter side of your success.

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Hope you win!CLOSING REMARKS Drew Peterson, ARPA President

4:30-7p RECEPTION - EXHIBIT HALL - SELLERS

BONFIRE & FIREWORKS SOCIALHEATED POWELL PAVILION

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

11MONDAY

SESSION

201CENTRAL

TRPROG

TOPIC

PRICE, CATHERINEUNIV. OF AL

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

AUTISM: THE INSIDE SCOOP

DESC Building relationships with individuals with Autism is key to unlocking their seclusion and inviting them to a more inclusive lifestyle. This session will provide learning ob-jectives on how to address meltdowns, over stimulation and provide meaningful recreation experiences.

MONDAY7:30a-4p REGISTRATION - BRYANT CONFERENCE CENTER

8:30-1p EXHIBIT HALL OPEN - PLEASE VISIT DURING MORNING HOURS AND LUNCH


SESSION

202RAST A

ALLTOPIC

MURPHY, PATRICKUNIV. OF AL

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP AND CHAMPIONSHIPS

DESC What does it take to be good leaders and build Cham-pions? Come hear from a Hall of Fame, National Cham-pionship coach on the importance of goal setting and leadership; a recipe for any good staff.


SESSION

203CENTRAL

ALLTOPIC

GOODMAN, CHRISSSCI

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

BACKGROUND CHECKS DEFINED

DESC “Background Check” What does it really mean? Come engage in discussion relative to the different levels of background checks. Learn the right questions to deter-mine if you are meeting the expected standard of due dil-igence. Compare practices against the standard for Park and Recreation Agencies.

SESSION

204RAST A

TOPIC

STASINSKI, WALTPOTENTIAL UNLIMITED

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

YOU CAN SURVIVE WITHOUT CUSTOMERS, BUT NOT FOR LONG

DESC Do you have to deal with demanding customers? You can help make your customers more friendly and cooperative! Discover the tools to make this happen so that Customer Service becomes an EXPERIENCE you enjoy and the customer appreciates.

ADMIN | PROGATH | TR

12MONDAY

SESSION

205CENTRAL

MAINTTOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

PLANNING & SCHEDULING PARK MAINTENANCE: PRO ACTIVE VS RE-ACTIVE

DESC Benefits of planning vs reactive maintenance. Scheduling of work utilizing available resources.

SESSION

206RAST A

ADMINATH

TOPIC

STALEY, DONTUSCALOOSA TOURISM & SPORTS

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH SPORTS TOURISM

DESC Understanding the working relationship between Sports Tourism and Parks and Recreation Agencies.

11a-12p EDUCATION SESSIONS

12-1p LUNCH IN EXHIBIT HALL - SELLERS

SESSION

207CENTRAL

ADMINPROG

TOPIC

MARINO, LOUUNIV. OF AL

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

STRATEGICALLY PLANNING YOUR PARK AND RECRE-ATION AGENCY FOR THE FUTURE

DESC Indentifying strategic alliances with community partners while creating new ventures. How to work with private businesses for more successful events.

SESSION

208WILSON

ALLTOPIC

THURBER, PAULNUCOR

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

HAZARD RECOGNITION

DESC This program will define and describe the importance of a hazard recognition process and will reference both on and off the job applications. Topics will include iden-tifying hazards, the difference between eliminate and mitigate, and who is responsible.


SESSION

209BHM

ALLTOPIC

STASINSKI, WALTPOTENTIAL UNLIMITED

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

YOU CAN BE A GREAT LEADER ONLY IF YOU HAVE A HEART

DESC Do your employees bend over backwards to help you or do they just try to get by doing the minimum? Great leaders know how to inspire their employees to perform at a high level. You will learn the tools necessary to in-vigorate employees to do their best on a daily basis.

SESSION 205 CANCELLED

VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALL

13MONDAY

SESSION

210RAST A

ATH PROG | TR

TOPIC

HOFFNER, LORISUPPORTING COMMUNITY

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

HELPING TEENS UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF LEADER-SHIP (BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND)

DESC Explore current trends and ideas for teen leadership de-velopment. Gain insight to understanding how to create an environment that inspires teamwork, productivity and positive communication that will result in the ability to influence young people in a leadership role.


SESSION

211CENTRAL

ADMIN MAINT | ATH

TOPIC

LAMB, DUANEUNIV. OF AL

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

LEADERSHIP AND BUILDING A STRONG FACILITIES AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

DESC Program will describe and connect the need for strong leadership to build an award winning facilities and grounds division with in your department. Leading from the front; changing organizational culture; recognizing and addressing issues; Having an eye for detail are topics to be discussed.

SESSION

212WILSON

TRTOPIC

JENKINS | WILLIAMSONTCPARA | UNIV. OF ALA

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

CREATING MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE PARTNER-SHIPS WITH TR PROGRAMS

DESC Explore ways to build superior partnerships that enhance skills of young adults with intellectual disabilities and the ability to participate fully in their community. Look at building the bridge from teenager into adulthood with ease.

SESSION

213RAST A

ADMIN ATH | PROG

TOPIC

KINDERKNECHT | EASTERLINGTALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

MARKETING TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE

DESC Learn how an example like marketing Talladega can help you market your services to a diverse audience. Mate-rials and concepts to include video, branding and social media outlets will be reviewed. See how one of the largest sporting events in Alabama attracts from outside the state.

SESSION

214BHM

ALLTOPIC

FULLERTON | HINCAPIEBLOOMINGDALE | LINCOLNWOOD, IL

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

FINDING WORK/PERSONAL BALANCE

DESC Do you struggle to keep all of the balls in the air? Are you a working parent with colliding commitments in your per-sonal and professional life? Join us for some humorous tales and helpful hints to better manage your life.

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SESSION

215CENTRAL

ALLTOPIC

SEXTON, TEDUNIV. OF AL

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

NEW METHODS IN SAFETY AND SECURITY

DESC Learn what you can do to minimize risk to your facilities. Teach your staff to react in appropriate ways to poten-tial threats. With more safety and security issues on the horizon, there are new ways to address concerns in Parks and Recreation.

SESSION

216WILSON

ADMIN PROG

TOPIC

JOHNSON, MANDYOPELIKA P&R

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

OPTIONS FOR LIFEGUARD IN-SERVICE TRAINING (PANEL)

DESC Learn from experienced Aquatic leaders, options for run-ning in-service training for your aquatic staff. Learn ways you can change, develop and otherwise improve your in-service protocols that will see improved attendance and skills from your lifeguard staff.

SESSION

217BHM

ADMINTOPIC

FULLERTON | HINCAPIEBLOOMINGDALE | LINCOLNWOOD, IL

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR UPWARD MOBILITY: SUCCESSION PLANNING

DESCHelp your agency get prepared for when there is a change in top management. Train and prepare internally so there isn’t a gap in growth and development of the agency when the leader leaves. Agency leaders can depart, knowing it is left in good hands, and middle managers become prepared for the next step in their ca-reers. Not only will you “pay it forward” to a younger professional, you will also leave your agency in great shape!

SESSION

218RAST A

TOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

EMERGING LEADERS; PUT THE POW! IN POWERHOUSE

DESCEvery emerging leader wants to be the very best at their profession. The biggest challenge is not knowing what you don’t know. Discussion will give up-and-coming leaders the opportunity to learn invaluable tricks of the trade that will help them put the POW in their understanding of the profes-sion and needed skills for their future employment.


ATH PROG | TR

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7:30-11P

MUSIC BY EAT MY BEATS

FAJITA BAR | DRINKS | DANCE FLOOR

BEHIND THE SCENES STADIUM TOURS

LET’S PLAY SOCIALTHE ZONE

BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM

TRANSPORATION PROVIDED | PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

TUESDAY7:30a-3p REGISTRATION - BRYANT CONFERENCE CENTER


SESSION

301WILSON

PROGTOPIC

DREW, A.D.TUSKEGEE P&R

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

MAKING CHAMPS IN OUR COMMUNITY

DESC A case study of the CHAMPS grant. The National League of Cities and Food Recovery Action Committee funded grants to tackle food insecurity in the community. Collaboration with your local school district to implement similar programs as well as utilizing a feeder program to enhance your Park and Recreation services will be discussed.

SESSION

302RAST B

ALLTOPIC

EDMONDSON, GEORGEYOUR SEED MEDIA

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY MEDIA FOR ON-LINE USE

DESC Tips on the importance of creating engaging and higher quality content utilizing free or inexpensive tools. Why it is important and how to do it!

SESSION

303RAST A

TOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

HEY COACH; POSITIVE & PRACTICAL WAYS TO WORK WITH PLAYERS AND PARENTS

DESCWe’ll identify ways to give your youth sports staff and coaches they work with practical tools and techniques to provide youth athletes a positive and worthwhile experience. We’ll discuss effective ap-proaches when dealing with the possible challenging, external fac-tors affecting youth sports. Take away ideas to encourage coaches and parents to do their own ‘self-analysis’ of their expectations and a reminder that the ultimate goal is to encourage the young athlete.

SESSION

304CENTRAL

BHM

PROGTOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

IT’S OKAY TO PLAY AND THEORY OF INTERPRETATION

DESC Come engage in new and exciting active games. This is a participation session in which attendees will learn active as well as passive games for all ages. Theory in game management and implementation will also be discussed.


ATH PROG | TR

9:40-10:20a ARPA BUSINESS MEETING - RAST B

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GOLDBERG | CITY OF BARTLETT, TNMANESS | MEMPHIS, TN

17TUESDAY


SESSION

305RAST A

ALLTOPIC

ALBRITTON, TOMAL ETHICS COMMISSION

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

ALABAMA ETHICS LAW – THE 411

DESC This session will give an overview of the Alabama Ethics Law and cover such topics as: What is the de minimus value in relation to acceptance of gifts? What is the Use of Office for Personal Gain? Who is required and how do I report suspected ethics violation?

SESSION

306WILSON

ATHTOPIC

AMMONS, SUMMERTALLADEGA P&R

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

ARPA REC SPORTS 101

DESC Recreational sports issues and updates will be discussed as well as state tournaments, overview of rules, and other areas of interest. Gain knowledge of events offered and how to get involved.

SESSION

307RAST B

ALLTOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

WHAT’S UP WITH BABY BOOMERS? TIPS FOR GENX, GENY & MILLENIALS TO WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH BABY BOOM-ERS IN THEIR LIVES

DESC Too often GenX, GenY and Millenials get frustrated working with the Baby Boomers. “Their expectations are too high,” “They don’t have work-life balance,” “They don’t understand.” Learn some tips to understand the differences between the gen-erations and how to work effectively with your Baby Boomer employees. Find a “happy medium” to bridge the gap.

SESSION

308CENTRAL

BHM

PROGTOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

GAMES II – YES! THERE IS MORE!

DESC Let’s keep moving! This session will continue with more, yes, more games for all ages that can be used effectively in your camps, recreation programs and maybe even your seniors.

11:30a-1:30p ARPA DISTRICT LUNCHEONS


SESSION

309WILSON

ALLTOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

USE SIX SIDES OF A SQUARE APPLE AND SEAL THE DEAL

DESC A look at six unique qualities that parks and recreation professionals can use every day to enhance their pro-grams, themselves and those around them. We will take these qualities and merge them with the Navy Seal way to lead by example.

HINCAPIE | LINCOLNWOOD, IL P&RFULLERTON | BLOOMINGDALE, IL P&R

GOLDBERG | CITY OF BARTLETT, TNMANESS | MEMPHIS, TN

BROTHERS, ROBINANNISTON P&R

18TUESDAY

SESSION

310RAST A

ATHTOPIC

LICATA, LISANAT. ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH SPORTS

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE IN YOUTH SPORTS

DESC This interactive session will explore today’s youth sports land-scape and how the youth sports administrator can positively im-pact the programs offered. We will provide important information regarding the role of the youth sports administrator when working with local leagues and other recreational partners. Attendees will also learn about the upcoming opportunity to earn the Certified Youth Sports Administrator certification in August 2018.

SESSION

311RAST B

ALLTOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

NETWORKING IN THE COMMUNITY

DESC Networking is both an art and a science. Learn to make quality connections and leverage those connections to create opportunities for yourself, your agency and others. We’ll get into the nuts and bolts, the do’s and don’ts and steps to build professional relationships.

SESSION

312CENTRAL

BHM

PROGTOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

ALABAMA STATE “MASTERS GAMES”

DESC Yes you can be a Senior and an Athlete! Masters Games Competition is for ages of 50 and over with numerous events and activities scheduled at the local and state level. Learn what events are offered and be a part of the demonstration in this session. Be active, stay active and have FUN doing it!

ROBERTS, CINDYDAVIS, FRAN

HINCAPIE | LINCOLNWOOD, IL P&RFULLERTON | BLOOMINGDALE, IL P&R

3-4p EDUCATION SESSIONS

SESSION

313RAST B

ALLTOPIC

FROST, GEORGERSA

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF AL

DESC Discussion will include retirement benefits with the ERS, i.e. participation eligibility, calculation of retirement bene-fits and eligibility and retirement option choices.

SESSION

314RAST A

ATHADMIN

TOPIC

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

MARKETING AND PROMOTING YOUTH SPORTS: A ROADMAP TO SUCCESS

DESCYouth sports programs must consider multiple ways to promote their philosophy and programming to engage the community while encour-aging maximum participation. To be successful, we must get the word out by building awareness about what we’re doing and convince others to buy in, participate, and support. This session provides a road map for success by focusing on effective marketing strategies, creating checks and balances to ensure accountability and identifying proactive tactics to promote participation.

LICATA, LISANAT. ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH SPORTS

19TUESDAY

SESSION

315WILSON

ALLTOPIC

HART, JUSTINUNIV. OF AL

ROOM

CAT

SPEAKER

COLLABORATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND PARKS AND RECREATION

DESC Review types of collaborative opportunities and provide lessons learned from prior experiences. Will learn of recommendations to help ensure that university/park and recreation partnerships are mutually beneficial and successful.

5:30-6:30p PAST PRESIDENTS RECEPTIONHOTEL CAPSTONE

AWARDS AND OFFICERINSTALLATION BANQUET

6:30-8:30pHOTEL CAPSTONE

HOTEL CAPSTONECASH BARPRIZES9-11p

20EXHIBIT HALL INFORMATION

EXHIBIT HALL LAYOUT

EXHIBIT HALL INFORMATIONThe exhibit hall will be open during the following times:

Sunday, 1/28 | 4:30-7p

Monday, 1/29 | 9-1:30p

Door prize drawing - Food and Beverages - Silent Auction

21EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY

Kight JonesP.O. Box 1178, Pelham, AL 35124

Ph: 205-663-5058 | [email protected]

For 40 years, we have designed and built Game Time playgrounds, splash pads, pavilions and shades, fitness equipment, and site furnishings.

BOOTH #1-2 J.A. DAWSON & CO. INC.

Richard DeRossett450 Satellite Blvd. NE Suite J, Suwanee, GA 30024

Ph: 404-259-8841

Fitness equipment, fitness facility design, fitness equipment service and repair.

READY FITNESS

Alison Youngblood113 Metro Drive, Anderson, SC 29625


Commercial swimming pool equipment & service.

DUFFIELD AQUATICS, INC.

Dustin Bryson615 3rd Avenue South, Ste 700, Nashville, TN 37210


Engineering, architecture, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying for parks and recreation projects, including parks, sports complexes, ball fields, playgrounds, recreation centers, greenways, and riverwalks.

BARGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC.

BOOTH #3

BOOTH #4 BOOTH #5

Tiffany Wade, CPRPSouthern Trace Circle, Leeds, AL 35094


Special event recruitment, organizing, and administration for municipaities and nonprofits.

REC12, LLCBOOTH #6Greg Barnett


SCHUTT SPORTSBOOTH #7

Tom Monroe73 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076


Disc Golf Course Equipment and Course Design Services

DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION, INC.BOOTH #8Fred Couch, Jr.PO Box 365, Anniston, AL 36202


Sharing information on youth kayak races set for 2018 with Alabama Sports Games, River Kids project, and teaching aids.

ALABAMA SCENIC RIVER TRAILBOOTH #9

Tracy MorganPO Box 231508 Montgomery, AL 36123

A non-profit organization whose mission is to provide promotion, administration and enhancement of the sport of softball in Alabama, while offering opportunities for all ages and all levels to participate.

USA SOFTBALL OF ALABAMABOOTH #11Gregg Bliss6831 S. Sweetwater Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122


Design and installation of playgrounds and park structures.

BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC.BOOTH #10


Jeff Chambers1928 Greensferry Glen, Lawrenceville, GA 30043


Precast restrooms, consession stands, utility buildings and other park facilities.

BOOTH #12 CXT, INC.

Linn LowerP.O. Box 43026, Birmingham, AL 35243


Construction and maintenance of tennis courts, running tracks, basketball courts, and multi-sport courts.

LOWER BROTHERS

Adney Taylor2814 Citizens Parkway, Selma, AL 36701


Sporting goods equipment and apparel for most sports, athletic field paint, and custom screen printing.

TAYLOR SPORTS & SOUVENIRS

Jim Giffen115D Hilltop Business Dr, Pelham, AL 35124


Commercial playground equipment & architectural site furnishings.

GIFFEN RECREATION CO INC.

BOOTH #13

BOOTH #14 BOOTH #15

Nick Cooper185 Peachtree Ind. Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518


Manufacturer of playground surfacing, mulches, soils and pine bark.

COWART MULCH PRODUCTS, INC.BOOTH #16Melanie Stewart1151 S. Willow Ave., Ste. D, Cookeville, TN 38506


Playgrounds, splash pads, surfacing, site amenities, pavilions, shade structures.

RECREATIONAL CONCEPTS, LLCBOOTH #17

Gene Kelley631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

Ph: 334-834-9933 Ext 116 | [email protected]

Architecture and Interior Design

MCKEE & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGNBOOTH #18

Wayne Baker314 Inlet Rd, Eufaula, AL 36027

Ph: 334-695-9275 | Fax: 334-687-0855 | [email protected]

Baseball & Softball Promotions

ALABAM DIXIE BASEBALL/SOFTBALLBOOTH #19

Max MaxwellP.O. Box 732, Magnolia Springs, AL 36555


Park and playground equipment sales, shade, splash pads, safety, surveying.

TWIN STATES RECREATION, LLCBOOTH #21Whit Alexander6831 S. Sweetwater Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122


Design and installation of playgrounds and park structures.

LOSE & ASSOCIATES, INC.BOOTH #20


Kimberly Skelton, Gary Vaden624 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487


Serving nontraditional students, earn your degree online through our innovative learning that allows students to design their own curriculum and work at their own pace.

BOOTH #22

Eddie SpearsP.O. Box 118, Geneva, AL 36340


Manufacturer of grandstands, bleachers, benches, picnic tables, press boxes and related seating.

OUTDOOR ALUMINUM

Jim HowlettPO Box 58, Powell, TN 37849


Site Furnishings

HOWLETT EQUIPMENT

Amy BaileyPO Box 39, Joppa, AL 35087


Pro’s Choice soil amendments, newstripe chalkers, chalk, Anderson fertilizers, seed, athletic paint, maintenance tools, drags, Red-Max, Echo, Shindaiwa, Stihl, Husqvarna, Greenman hand held equipment, sprayers, chemicals, etc.

HUMPHRIES FARM AND TURF SUPPLY

BOOTH #23

BOOTH #24 BOOTH #25

Alex Hueffner, Luci Ray821 Grand Avenue Parkway, Pflugerville, TX 78660


Playground and outdoor fitness solutions.

KOMPANBOOTH #26Scott Steigerwald3058 Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville, AL 35801


Lighting control - $379 control up to 4 fields.

OUTDOOR LINK, INC.BOOTH #27

BOOTH #28Mark Curry2700 Cumberland Pkwy SE, # 175, Atlanta, GA 30339


Provider of soccer camps, uniforms, tours, trainers, tourna-ments, tiny tykes.

CHALLENGER SPORTSBOOTH #29

Steven Janorschke PO Box 660821, Birmingham, AL 35266


THE BEST Award Winning Company providing sales and ser-vice for commercial aquatics facilities, pools/water features/fountains.

JANCO360 INC.BOOTH #31Greg Scull218 Little Falls Rd Unit 11, Cedar Grove NJ 07009


ADA accessible beach mats and floating beach wheelchairs.

DESCHAMPS MAT SYSTEMS, INC.BOOTH #30

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMABAMA BY DISTANCE


Jimmy Jumper100 1st Ave W., Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Ph: 641-673-0411 [email protected] | [email protected]

Musco specializes in the design and manufacture in sports lighting.

BOOTH #32 MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING

Todd McEvoy300 Plaza Middlesex, Middletown, CT 06457


RecDesk is a cloud based recreation software that radically simplifies the way recreation organizations work with and manage the information that is important to them. The leader in easy to use recreation management software.

REC DESK

Chris WeasPO Box 296, Helena, AL 35080


Sales, service and installation of all sporting goal needs. Basketball, football, soccer, padding and repairs as needed.

METRO GOALS, INC.

John Moore18289 Olympic Ave South, Seattle, WA 98188


Baseball and soccer uniforms.

PROTIME SPORTS, INC.

BOOTH #33

BOOTH #34 BOOTH #35

Charles McKinley2083 Helms Road, Rehobeth, AL 36301


Fireworks

J & M DISPLAYS, INCBOOTH #36Abby Vance2441-Q Old Fort Parkway #462, Murfreesboro, TN 37128


We design, sell and build commercial playgrounds, splash pads, site amenities, pavilions, and sunshades.

GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATIONBOOTH #37

John Bricken2660 EastChase Lane Suite 200 | Montgomery, AL 36117

Ph: 334-315-1600 [email protected]

Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and Professional Engineering and Planning Services for Parks and Recreation Facilities.

GOODWYN, MILLS, & CAWOOD, INC.BOOTH #38Ernie Edwards4849 Alpha Rd, Dallas, TX 75244

Ph: 972-406-3413

Sports equipment and apparel.

BSN SPORTSBOOTH #39

Jim Settle2051 Commerce Ave, Concord, CA 94520


Swimming pool equipment

LINCOLN AQUATICSBOOTH #41Kathy Messier12 Market Place, Essex Junction, VT 05452


Provides Premiere Recreation & Park Management software solutions with unparalleled support. RecTrac is a fully integrated, browser based, recreation management system.

VERMONT SYSTEMS, INC.BOOTH #40


Steve Klopping22339 W. Dale Lane Wittmann, AZ 85361


Turf Renovation Equipment

BOOTH #42 QUALITY TURF RENOVATION, LLC

Barrett LittlePO Box 637, Moundridge, KS 67107


Grasshopper True ZeroTurn™ radius riding rotary mowers and QuikConverter™ attachment system for year round implements.

GRASSHOPPER COMPANY

Patrick Kinney215 W. Mechanic St., Hillsdale, MI 29242


Sports Lighting System - LED & Metal Halide

QUALITE SPORTS LIGHTING

Tim LacyPO Box 1375, Columbiana, AL 35051


Sports Turf Management

KELLIS TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT

BOOTH #43

BOOTH #44 BOOTH #45

Megan Roberts1487 Black Dirt Rd, Whitesburg, GA 30185


For more than twenty-five years, Sports Turf Company Inc., has been a recognized industry leader in the design, construction, and renovation of athletic facilities. We are a multi-faceted company that has pioneered the use of specialized technologies in laser grading & surface installation and wil apply these to your athletic field, track, or court to make your dream facility a reality.

SPORTS TURF COMPANY, INC.BOOTH #46Brack WardPO Box 1825, Shelby, NC 28151


Floating dock, ports, kayak launch units made of polyeth-ylene material.

SHOCO MARINEBOOTH #47

Nicco Vella7501 Performance Ln. N, Ridgeville, OH 44039


High performance helmets & shoulder pads, with advanced helmet technology. Diverse apparel line with high quality options across all sports. Official Under Armour team dealers.

RIDDELLBOOTH #48Danny Turner3325 Poplar Lane Adamsville, AL 35005


Provision of fireworks displays & special effects entertainment throughout the world for almost half a century. From neighborhood little league parks to Taiwan and everywhere in between. Provided 4th of July fireworks at the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. 13 times since 1995. No matter the size Pyro executes each display with equal gusto, fun and professionalism.

PYRO SHOWS OF ALABAMABOOTH #49

8870 Hugghins Road, Red Level AL 36474

Ph: 334-222-8581

Landscaping, Superior Turf Grass

HUGGHINS SOD FARMS, INC.BOOTH #51Jeff Wingo11515 Vanstory Drive #100, Huntersville, NC 28078


Playworld Preferred distributes Playworld Systems equip-ment and installation services in the state of Alabama.

BOOTH #50 PLAYWORLD PREFERRED


BOOTH #52Cindy Jefcoat PO Box 6197 Pearl, MS 39288-6197


Commercial playground and recreation equipment sales and installation, splash pads, outdoor site furnishings. Pre-engineered pavilions and structures, safety surfacing.

JEFCOAT RECREATION AND CONSTRUCTIONBOOTH #53

Kevin Theos210 Clermont Drive, Homewood, AL 35209


USTA tennis programs, grants, and facility assistance.

UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA

2019SHERATON BIRMINGHAM HOTELBIRMINGHAM, ALJANUARY 27-29

ARPA CONFERENCE

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Call for a tee time 205-562-3220 tcpara.org/golf$20/round/person for ARPA Conference attendees with official conference badge ID - Jan 27-31, 2018Must call in advance to schedule a tee time

Play the Course of Champions Official Home of The University of Alabama Golf Teams

a PARA property

Play the Courts of Champions Membership, Lessons, Clinics Indoor and Outdoor Court

Call for a court 205-331-0211 tcpara.org/tennis$5/hour/person for ARPA Conference attendees with official conference badge ID - Jan 27-31, 2018Must call in advance to schedule a court time

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