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Join WPRA Now!
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Join WPRA Now to be connected to the state of Wisconsin Network
of Park and Recreation Professionals. Your Membership in
WPRA guarantees that you are able to stay connected to other
professionals as well as be able to attend educational
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Foundation
The Wisconsin Park & Recreation Foundation, Inc. is a
tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization established to enhance
the role of leisure and recreation services in the lives of all
the people of Wisconsin through support of the following
activities:
 Awarding
grants and scholarships to park, recreation, and leisure service
professionals.
Awarding grants
and scholarships to students in park, recreation, and leisure
service professions.
Promoting the
development of park, recreation, and leisure service projects
and programs.
Advancing the
concept of incorporating wellness principles into everyday life
styles.
Furthering
education programs and projects related to the natural
environment.
Encouraging
statewide research related to the impact of park, recreation,
and leisure services provided to the citizens of Wisconsin.
FUND CATEGORIES
Unrestricted Funds: A minimum contribution of $10 is
specified for this non-named fund. Grants from this category can
be made in the major philanthropic areas specified by the
Foundation. This category allows the Board maximum flexibility
in meeting charitable needs as they develop.
Special
Purpose Funds: A minimum contribution of $1,000 is
specified for this non-named fund. Grants from this category are
made with special philanthropic interest of the donor in mind.
Named
Funds: A minimum contribution of $3,000, or $3,000
accumulated over a three year period, is specified for this
fund. Named Funds allow the donor to name the fund from which
grants are made.
Advised
Funds: A minimum contribution of $3,000 is specified for
the Advisory Named Fund. The Advised Fund's original donor makes
suggestions to the Board about grant distribution, consistent
with the Foundation's Statement of Purpose.
Grants and Scholarships
** New Deadlines for
Student and Professional Grants are:
March 1st and September
1st
Student Conference
Scholarship deadline remains Oct. 1.
Donors
Annual Golf Outing
Milwaukee Brewers Tailgate
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Contact Us
| Thank you to our Main Sponsors.
* 6 Time Main Conference Sponsor
* 3 Time Main Educational Sponsor
* American Litho proud sponsor of the 2008 Membership Directory
and Buyer's Guide.
* Vermont Systems official sponsor of Rec Trac and Web Trac for
WPRA.
"Ruby Speaks"
Ruby Newell-Legner
* 2008 WPRA Conference Keynote
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