Welcome to MRPA!
2013 Summer Leadership Workshop
More than 100 attendees participated in the Summer Leadership Workshop on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Thank you to Janelle Crossfield, Kelsey Keys, Amanda Holle, Steve Skinner, and Elizabeth Owens for coordinating this year’s event. Thank you also to Eden Prairie for hosting this day of learning for members’ summer staff.
Maple Grove Days Pickleball Tournament
8 am to 4 pm • Thursday, July 11 (Friday, July 12 is the raindate)
Lakeville Knolls Park • 9391 Fernbrook Lane North, Maple Grove
Kerber Park • 9095 Elm Creek Boulevard, Maple Grove
Men’s Doubles • Women’s Doubles • (8:00 am -12:00 pm)
Mixed Doubles • (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Click here for the registration form.
MRPA Annual Conference Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall will be held on September 25, 2013 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the
Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center, MN.
Click here for the brochure.
Click here to register online.
Look for the 2013 Annual Conference delegate brochure soon. It will also be in the
MRPA magazine, arriving in your mailbox by the end of June.
Annual General Meeting and Awards Luncheon
The Annual General Meeting and Awards Luncheon was held on January 10, 2013 at
the Hutchinson Event Center. Congratulations to all the award recipients!
(Left to Right) Lyndell Frey - Jack Niles Award, Aimee Peterson - Dorthea Nelson Award,
Jody Yungers - Cilfton E. French Award, Jared Flewellen - Horizon Award
Mayor of the City of Plymouth, Kelli Slavik - Tommy Johnson Award, along with
Past President Jack Kirk
Jill Anfang, on behalf of Roseville Parks & Recreation
- Board and Commission Award,
along with Past President Jack Kirk
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association's 75th Annual Conference
Thank you for celebrating MRPA's 75th Annual Conference at Cragun's Resort and Conference Center in Brainerd!
Click here to be directed to our Annual Conference page for video links from the
banquet.
Click here to be directed to our Facebook page to see photos.
Hershey's Track and Field National Results
Congratulations to five Minnesota youth who participated in the Hershey's Track and Field North American Final in Hershey, Pennsylvania: Emily Covert, Amanuel Fisiha, Abi Hollingsworth, Michael Suda, and Tyl Woelber. Approxiamately 450 youth from the United States and Canada competed in the event.
Click here for additional Hershey's Track and Field North American Final information and photos
Congratulations to the Award of Excellence Recipients
Awarded in 2012 for Projects Completed in 2011
The MRPA Award of Excellence program recognizes agencies or organizations in Minnesota for outstanding achievements in parks, recreation and leisure services.
A major goal of the program is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the excellent parks, trails, recreation and leisure services available throughout Minnesota.
The MRPA Awards Committee selected the following agencies to receive an Award of Excellence:
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| Saint Paul Parks and Recreation |
Franklin Elementary for Eastside
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Creative Facility Swap |
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| Active Living Ramsey Communities |
Go Ramsey Communities
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| City of Inver Grove Heights |
Rock Island Swing Bridge
Recreational Pier |
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| Saint Paul Parks and Recreation |
Como Regional Park - Pool
Replacement |
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| Three Rivers Park District |
Elm Creek Singletrack Trail |
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| City of Inver Grove Heights |
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| New Brighton Parks and Recreation / City of New Brighton |
Ramsey County Library |
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| South Saint Paul Parks and Recreation |
Citywide Camp-Out |
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| Plymouth Parks and Recreation |
Plymouth International Playground Partnership |
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| Three Rivers Park District |
Compost Collection Initiative |
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| Roseville Parks and Recreation |
Master Plan Renewal Program |
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MRPA Online Registration
Click here to register online for all MRPA and MNUSSSA events.
Click here for the online registration instructions.
MRPA Corporate Members
Thank you to all our gold, sIlver and bronze corporate members that
support our association.
Click here to view the list of our current corporate members.
Click here for more information on becoming a corporate member.
Interested in Advertising in the MRPA Quarterly Magazine?
Contact:
Todd Pernsteiner
PERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC.
952-841-1111
info@pernsteiner.com
www.pernsteiner.com
Mentorship Program Guide
Click here for the Mentorship Program Guide. This program provides professionals with information helpful in developing a mentoring relationship.
MRPA Corporate
Sponsorship Package
MRPA has developed a corporate sponsorship package as
a way for corporate
members to optimize their company's exposure and networking opportunities. Click here to download the package.
Minnesota Children and
Nature Connection
Click the MN-CNC logo to be directed
to their website.
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