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Walk Michigan/Walking Works!

Walk Michigan/Walking Works is a free fun and pleasurable walking program that was created in 1985 by the Michigan Recreation and Park Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. In 2008, Blue Cross Blue Shield’s “Walking Works” program has partnered with Walk Michigan to increase the outreach possibilities and encourage fitness opportunities for active Michiganians to enjoy their recreation and park facilities while also improving their health and physical fitness.

Important Links
[Walk Michigan/Walking Works! Information Page]
[Walk Michigan/Walking Works! Calendar of Events]
[List of 2008 Walk Michigan Communities]
[Walk Michigan/Walking Works! Toolbox]

Director's Forum - Change Management

Please join MRPA as we host a seminar on the challenges and changes facing parks & recreation directors. The forum includes presentations by MRPA Executive Director Dennis Schornack and D. Kerry Laycock as well as a panel by parks and recreation directors throughout Michigan. When: December 5, 2008 Where: Turner-Dodge House, Lansing, MI Registration flyer and Information

Website Trouble

Due to some complications when switching our web host, some of our website functions are currently unavailable. We ask you to bear with us as we work to get these functions back up.

2009 MRPA Hoops Challenge
When: January- February 22, 2009
Cost: 40.00 MRPA Member;
Late Fee: 20.00

Please join us for the 13th Annual Basketball Skills Competition. For registration questions, please contact the MRPA offices. [ Complete Registration Form in PDF ]

How to Become Media Worthy
WMRPA and Holland Recreation are presenting a workshop by Communication Specialist, Brian J. Bove of Grand Valley State University. This program will cover building relationships with your local media, what steps to take to increase potential coverage and how to make your event or program feel "newsworthy" to local media. Breakfast snacks and coffee provided by WMRPA. Limited seating available. Cost: Free to WMRPA members; $5 to MRPA members, $15 to non MRPA/WMRPA members ($15 fee includes membership in WMRPA). Friday, November 21, 9 - 10:30 a.m., Holland City Hall, 2nd Floor Training Room, 270 S. River Avenue, Holland. RSVP to Adrienne Schumacher at 616.355.1136

Legislation Workshop
We invite you to join us at this Legislation Workshop presented by the Therapeutic Recreation and Public Policy Committees. Featured speakers are Joan Lenhard, Lansing Parks & Recreation and Dennis Schornack, MRPA Executive Director. Here's a glimpse at the topics to be covered: Do you know what to do when you receive info on an action alert? How do you take a form letter and make it personal? Who do you contact? You will learn about current legislation impacting Parks & Recreation. You will learn to adapt form letters to be specific to your setting / needs. Some online work will take place, giving you valuable resources to take home. Learn how proposals turn into laws or regulations.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, December 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (with a 20 minute break) at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The fee is $20 for MRPA members, $30 non-members. Registration deadline is 12/4 to avoid $10 Late Fee.
[ Registration Flyer ]
Pickle Ball
Pickle Ball is one of the fastest growing sports with active senior citizens. It was created in 1965 on Bainbridge Island in Washington and named after a family dog. It now has rules, can be played with singles or doubles, inside or outside. For more information on this growing sport and Michigan locations where you can become involved, please go to the following article written by Kim Wagner, Oakland County Parks Intern.
[ Pickle Ball Information ]
MRPA Night with the Pistons!!
MRPA members, friends and family are invited to attend MRPA night and enjoy specially discounted tickets and a complimentary duffel bag! See flyer for details.
[ MRPA Night Information Flyer ]
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Calling All Vendors
Please join us for the 2009 MRPA Conference and Trade Show to be held at the Dearborn Hyatt February 3-6. For more details, please see the attached registration flyer below.
[ Registration Details ]

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