"Humans merely share the Earth. We can only protect the land, not own it." Chief Seattle
2009 Joe Abrahams Academy for Leadership Excellence The 2009 Joe Abrahams Academy for Leadership Excellence - Year One registration information is now available. This unique program has limited space available in order to provide an intimate and intensive training experience. The program begins with the coursework delivered August 23 - 26, 2009, and continues throughout the year with group projects and reading assignments. If you desire to move ahead in the parks and recreation profession and prepare yourself for an executive level career, this training is a must! Visit Abrahams Academy for more information.
2009 Conference Program Released The 2009 FRPA Dream ~ Believe ~ Achieve Conference Information is available. Visit the Conference Page to download the digital program, make hotel reservations and more.
Webinars Available This is an excellent opportunity to get top notch education without ever leaving your desk! Check out the available On-Demand Webinars.
FRPA is LinkedIn Join the FRPA group on LinkedIn. This is a great place to discuss topics of interest to you or your department with other park and recreation professionals. It's easy to use and a great way to maximize your network.
July is Parks and Recreation Month
Governor Charlie Crist has proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month. Click here to view a pdf of the Proclamation.
Florida Room Block for 2009 NRPA Congress
FRPA has once again obtained a block of rooms for the October 13 - 17, 2009 NRPA Congress to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. To reserve your room in the block, download the instructions and book your room on-line. Rooms are available until August 1, 2009 or until our block is full, whichever arrives first.
Economic Stimulus Website Resources
There are two website where information on the Economic Stimulus Recovery Act opportunities can be found.
Review NRPA's Analysis on the Economic Stimulus Activities here.
Grants.gov website – click on Recovery Act Opportunities. You can then click on Find Recovery Act Opportunities or view the list of the various agencies and click on their link for their Recovery Act programs).
FedConnect - FedConnect is an online marketplace where federal agencies post opportunities and make awards via the web.
Linked sites are NOT under the control of FRPA. FRPA is not responsible for the contents of any linked site. FRPA is providing these links as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply FRPA's endorsement of the site, product or service.