Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association Conference 2017 Cody WY October 2-5, 2017 One Team, One Goal; UNSTOPPABLE!

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1 Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association Conference 2017 Cody WY October 2-5, 2017 REGISTRATION FORM, Delegates Please complete one (1) registration form for each person attending the conference and return by Friday, September 1, Motel reservations must be made directly with the motel of your choice no later than Friday, September 1 (see lodging information). CEU s will be offered for all conference educational sessions. Aquatic & Fitness Workshop Certifications, times + days to be announced with full or daily package. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please , FAX, or SEND a copy of the Conference Schedule, with your registration form by Fri, September 1 st and PLEASE INDICATE the Conference sessions you plan on attending. This will help finalize plans for the Conference. Call or Jessica Reesy jreesy@cityofcody.com or phone ; fax ; mail to: PO Box 2200, Cody WY Thanks for your help! For special accommodations or needs, you may also call Cody Parks & Recreation See you in October! Name: Title: Agency/Department: Mailing Address: City/State/Zip: Business Ph.: Fax: Save! By PRE-REGISTERING ON or BEFORE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 ( ) Professional Member WRPA Membership, 3 Days Training, Breaks, Social + Meals $200 ( ) Professional with current WRPA Membership, 3 Days Training, Breaks, Socials + Meals $150 ( ) Student & Retired Persons WRPA Membership, 3 Days Training, Breaks, Socials + Meals $170 LATE or ON SITE REGISTRATION AFTER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 ( ) Professional Member WRPA Membership, 3 Days Training, Breaks, Social + Meals $220 ( ) Professional with current WRPA Membership, 3 Days Training, Breaks, Social + Meals $170 ( ) Student and Retired Persons WRPA Membership, 3 Days Training, Breaks, Social + Meals $190 CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES Not Included With Conference Registration Stay tuned for other FUN things to do while you re in Cody! ( ) Golf Tournament 9 Holes--Wednesday 2-5 pm (Includes cart & Lunch) ( ) Monster Lake Excursion, Fly Fish or Shooting Wednesday 2-5 pm ( ) Buffalo Bill Center of the West--3 day pass ( ) Rec Center--3 day pass, please show conference badge DAILY REGISTRATION Sessions & Breaks Only ( ) Tuesday Conference ( ) Wednesday Conference ( ) Thursday Conference $ 15 Included w/ registration TUESDAY SINGLE DAY BUNDLE ( ) Tuesday Conference Join us for Sessions, Snacks, Exhibitors Lunch Social, Social Fun Night, Parks Equipment Demonstration Day--WRPA membership NOT included $100 EXTRA MEAL TICKETS ( ) Monday Night Social $ 10 ( ) Exhibitors Lunch Social--Tuesday $ 15 ( ) Social Fun Night--Tuesday $ 15 ( ) Business Luncheon--Wednesday $ 20 ( ) Banquet--Wednesday Night $ 35 CONFERENCE GIFT SPONSORED BY to be announced (please indicate size ) CEUs WRPA MEMBERSHIP ONLY Unable To Attend Conference TOTAL ENCLOSED $ 10 $ PAYMENTS PAYABLE TO: WRPA Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association MAIL ALL REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENTS TO: Cody Parks & Recreation Department WRPA Conference 2017 PO Box 2200 $ 65 Cody WY Credit Cards & Purchase Order Accepted Form included Refund Policy (See payments)

2 Credit Cards & Purchase Cards Accepted Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association Conference 2017 Make All Payments To: Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association (WRPA) Mail To: WRPA Conference 2017 PO Box 2200 Cody WY Conference Registration Payment Options: ( ) Cash ( ) Check ( ) Credit Card ( ) Purchase Order No. Credit Card Information: Master Card ( ) VISA ( ) Credit Card Amount $ Name on Card: Card No: Expiration Date: CVC: (3 digit code) $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED Refunds: WRPA REFUND POLICY. It is the policy of the Wyoming Recreation and Parks Association to provide refunds, minus a $5.00 processing fee, to members who have paid the advance registration fee or submitted a purchase order. Refund requests must be made in writing to the WRPA President and be received ten full days before the scheduled start of the first activity of the Conference/Training. For purposes of this policy, the day of the first scheduled activity of the Conference/Training will not be counted as one of the ten days. No refunds will be made from the period starting ten full days before the scheduled start of the Conference/Training. Exceptions: Exceptions to this policy may be made by majority vote of the Board of Directors of the WRPA for personal or family emergencies. These will be considered on an individual basis upon receiving written explanation of the extenuating circumstances from the member requesting the refund. If a majority vote is received, a refund minus the $5.00 processing fee will be made.

3 Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association Conference Schedule 2017 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please , FAX, or SEND a copy of the Conference Schedule, with your registration form by Fri, September 1 st and PLEASE INDICATE (circle) the Conference sessions you plan on attending. This will help finalize plans for the Conference. Call or Jessica Reesy jreesy@cityofcody.com or phone ; fax ; mail to: PO Box 2200, Cody WY Thanks for your help! For special accommodations or needs, you may also call Cody Parks & Recreation See you in October! Name: Agency/Department: Is Your Agency/Department Interested in Sponsoring or Contributing to the WRPA 2017 Conference? Yes, $$$ No, not able to sponsor or contribute NRPA Members--Please provide your NRPA Membership Number WRPA Silent Auction--ALL Proceeds go to WRPA Scholarship Fund Please provide an item for the important event! Description of item(s) to be donated: Monday, October 2 Noon 5:00 pm Exhibitor Setup Buffalo Bill Center of the West 3:00 5:00 pm WRPA Board Meeting Rec Center Conference Room 6:00 9:00 pm Registration Begins Cody Auditorium 6:00 10:00 pm Monday Night Social Cody Auditorium Tuesday, October 3 7:45 8:30 am Morning Break: Refreshments Included, Exhibition Area 7:45 8:30 am Registration & Silent Auction Opens, Exhibition Area 8:30 am Opening Remarks Mayor Matt Hall, Coe Auditorium 9:00 10:15 am Session 1 Opening Keynote Speaker Debbie Silver, Deliberate Optimism: Reclaiming the Joy in Your Job and in Your Life, Coe Auditorium 10:15 10:30 am Morning Snack: Snacks & Refreshments Included, Exhibition Area 10:30 11:45 am Session 2 Debbie Silver, Understanding and Dealing With Difficult People Session 3 Marc Mancuso & Eddie Mort Field Maintenance Pee Wee s to Pro s on a Parks Budget Session 4 Josh Duffy, Mobile Technology Session 5 Managing Change 11:45 am 2:30 pm Exhibitors Lunch Social Section Roundtable Discussion Aquatics, Parks, Sports/Programming, and Directors Buffalo Bistro, West Park Hospital 2:30 3:45 pm Session 6 Session 7 Session 9 Debbie Silver, Helping Parents Give Their Children Wings for Success Josh Duffy, Employee Demographics Session 8 Finding Strategic Financial Partners & Alternative Funding Options 4:00 5:30 pm Session 10 Hands On Parks Equipment Demonstrations Babe Ruth Baseball Field, Hugh Smith Park 5:45 9:30 pm Social Fun Night City Park BBQ, Music, Refreshments, Mini Golf, Bow Tag Randy Coleman Forestry

4 Wednesday, October 4 8:15 9:00 am Morning Break: Refreshments Included Buffalo Bill Center of the West (), Exhibition Area 8:15 9:00 am Registration & Silent Auction Opens 9:00 10:15 am Session 11 Josh Duffy, Social Media Session 12 Ashlee Lundvall, Disabilities 101 Session 13 Debbie Silver, Teaching People to Thrive Using Nature to Build to Essential Skills Session 14 Urban Deer Rick Manchester, Chief Baker, Trapp Heydenberk 10:15 10:30 am Morning Snack: Snacks & Refreshments Included, Exhibition Area 10:30 11:45 am Session 15 Session 16 Session 17 Session 18 Noon 1:30 pm To be announced Debbie Silver, Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers Using the Naturalist Intelligence to Enhance Learning Apply customer service policies and procedures & respond to customer feedback and complaints Group Participation Lead by P&R Staff Recreation Programming 101 Trends & Hot Topics Recreational Sports Programming for all age groups Ashlee Lundvall, How To Reaching People In Your Community Through Adapted Programs Business Lunch & Board Meeting, Dining Pavilion Open Times & Facility Tours: Mentock Park, Beck Lake Trails, Rec Center Stay tuned for other FUN things to do while you re in Cody! 2:00 5:00 pm Golf Olive Glenn Golf Course Monster Lake Excursion, Fly Fish or Shooting Details to be announced 6:00 9:00 pm Awards Banquet Buffalo Bill Center of the West After Banquet Bowling Super Bowl Details to be announced Thursday, October 5 8:15 9:00 am Morning Break: Refreshments Included Buffalo Bill Center of the West () 8:15 9:00 am Registration & Silent Auction Opens 9:00 10:15 am Session 19 Session 20 Ashlee Lundvall, Bring An All Inclusive Playground How to Overcome & To Your Community + Stay Motivated Tour at Mentock Park Battling Burnout 10:15 10:30 am Morning Snack Coffee, Orange Juice, Breakfast Breads, Fresh Fruit, Water, Teas 10:30 11:45 am Session 21 Closing Speaker Ashlee Lundvall, A Redefined Life: Lessons From A Pitchfork, Coe Auditorium 11:45 am Noon Closing Remarks & Housekeeping Items, Coe Auditorium Thanks for coming to our 2017 WRPA Conference! Aquatic & Fitness Workshop Certifications, times + days to be announced--with full or daily package. Thanks for coming to our 2017 WRPA Conference!

Lodging Information *Host facilities* Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association Conference 2017 Motel reservations must be made directly with the host facility of your choice no later than Friday,

The Best Western Sunset Inn is a AAA 2 Diamond hotel located in Cody. Hotel guests will receive attentive customer care and the right travel amenities.

5 Lodging Information *Host facilities* Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association Conference 2017 Motel reservations must be made directly with the host facility of your choice no later than Friday, September 1, **Reference WRPA Conference Room Blocks** Discover this hotel in Cody, Wyoming offering free breakfast, high-speed Internet and an ideal location near Yellowstone National Park. The Best Western Sunset Inn is a AAA 2 Diamond hotel located in Cody. Hotel guests will receive attentive customer care and the right travel amenities. This hotel is the perfect lodging choice when visiting the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Old West Trail Town and Yellowstone National Park. Hotel guests will be near favorite local events including the Cody Night Rodeo, Pow-Wow and Rendezvous Royale. Guests will enjoy the nearby fishing, nearby horseback riding, hunting and snowmobiling in the Wyoming outdoors. Valued guests will enjoy modern, comfortable rooms equipped with cable television and free high-speed Internet. Deluxe rooms are also available upon request. A deluxe complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. For those interested in a spacious dining experience, we also offer a great discount at our Sunset House Restaurant for breakfast hours. Please call the hotel for additional details. Additional hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, exercise facility, meeting and banquet rooms. Sunset Inn Contact Info th Street Cody, Wyoming United States Toll Free Number 1(800) Hotel Direct Number 307/ Day Rate $132 Double Queen Discover this hotel in Cody, Wyoming offering an on-site full service restaurant and bar 8th Street serving daily, high-speed Internet, smoke free establishment and an ideal location near Yellowstone National Park. The BEST WESTERN PREMIER Ivy Inn & Suites is located in Cody. Hotel guests will receive attentive customer care and the right travel amenities. This hotel is the perfect lodging choice when visiting the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Old West Trail Town and Yellowstone National Park. Hotel guests will be near favorite local events including the Cody Nite Rodeo, Cody Stampede July 1-4, Pow-Wow and Rendezvous Royale. Guests will enjoy, nearby: fishing, horseback riding, hunting and snowmobiling in Wyoming outdoors. Valued guests will enjoy modern, comfortable rooms equipped with cable television and free high-speed Internet. The 8th Street Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Additional hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, Livestrong Fitness center, and meeting and board rooms. *Cody also offers a variety of lodging accommodations for your stay* Ivy Inn & Suites Contact Info th Street Cody, Wyoming United States Toll Free Number 1(800) Hotel Direct Number 307/ Day Rate $165 Double Queen

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