KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION

Who's coming? 🙋♂️🙋♀️ Get ready for the 2025 KRPA Conference and Trade Show! Visit www.krpa.org/conference for all the details and to register today. See you there!

Is your agency’s brand telling the right story? Whether you’re a team of one or more, branding can make all the difference in how your community connects with you. Join us at the Branding from the Inside Out Workshop on November 7th! Led by branding expert Jessie Scheunemann from Campfire Concepts, this workshop will give you practical tools to build a brand that reflects your agency’s true mission, values, and services. 📅 Date: November 7, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: W.L. White Auditorium, Emporia, KS 🔗 Register by Monday so you don’t miss this chance to strengthen your brand from the inside out. 💪 👉 https://bit.ly/3YAlKqL #Branding #Workshop #ParksAndRec

The KRPA-MPRA Executive Forum is just around the corner! This is an invaluable opportunity for park and recreation professionals to connect, learn, and share ideas. 📅 Date: October 23-24, 2024 📍 Location: LongHouse Event Center, Overland Park Arboretum Why Attend? - Gain insights into new technology for parks and recreation. - Explore strategies for navigating a multi-generational workforce. - Network with fellow professionals and industry leaders. - Earn 0.8 CEUs for your participation! Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to meet with over 15 companies showcasing their latest products and services! Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future of parks and recreation! Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/evybiCC4. #KRPA #MPRA #ExecutiveForum #ParksAndRec #ProfessionalDevelopment Missouri Park and Recreation Association

Exciting news! 🎉 KRPA member, Johnson County Park and Recreation District, is a finalist for the prestigious Gold Medal Award at the NRPA Conference! 🏆 Help us cheer them on and send some good luck their way for tomorrow's big awards ceremony. 🎊 We're so proud of all they've accomplished!

🚨 Reminder – Early Bird Pricing for the 2024 KRPA-MPRA Executive Forum ends NEXT Wednesday! 🚨 Join upper-level management professionals from across Kansas and Missouri for this premier leadership conference tailored to the parks and recreation sector. This year, we’ll be covering key topics like technology and generations in the workplace, offering insights and strategies to enhance your leadership and decision-making skills. #KRPA #MPRA #ExecutiveForum #ParksAndRec #Leadership #EarlyBirdPricing #ProfessionalDevelopment

Plan ahead for 2025! Become a Certified Aquatic Facility Operator this December! We know how busy spring can get with prepping pools, so why not get certified during the winter months instead? Join us for the Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Course & Exam on December 11-12 in Derby, KS. This two-day course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective aquatic facility operations. You'll be ahead of the game when the pool season rolls around!

We are thrilled to congratulate the Tomorrow's Leaders Institute Class of 2024! 🎉 This amazing group of professionals pushed themselves outside their comfort zones, embracing challenges through leadership training, hands-on learning, and an exciting obstacle course. 💪 Your dedication, growth, and determination have truly been inspiring, and we can’t wait to see the impact you will make in the parks and recreation field! Way to go, Class of 2024! Keep leading with passion and purpose. 🌟 #Leadership #ParksandRecreation #KRPA #FutureLeaders

🎥 Top 10 Things You Don't Want to Hear as a Parks and Recreation Professional! 🌳 A huge shoutout to our board members for having a little fun with us today! Check out the video and let us know which one made you laugh the most in the comments. 😂👇 #ParksAndRec #ParkLife #Top10 #ThankYouBoard #KSParkRecDay #KRPA