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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 opportunities offered through WPRA.

 

 

The Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association provides its members with various resources to assist with the daily operations of Parks and Recreation Agencies as well as individual professional development.

Wisconsin "Branding" Logos

Below are two options for new "Wisconsin Branding Logos" that can be used to promote parks and recreation within the State of Wisconsin.  If any member would like a high resolution option, they should contact Juliene Hefter.

  Logo #1
  Logo #2

The WPRA Office has developed a comprehensive Citizen Board Member Resource Guide that is now available to WPRA agency members.  The 38 page Resource Guide is an excellent tool for agency members to use in recruiting and educating potential Citizen Board members.

The Resource Guide covers such topics as:  Role of a Citizen Board member, Responsibilities of a Citizen Board member, Role of the Citizen Advisory Board Chair, Advisory Board-Director Responsibility Chart, Frequently Asked Questions for/by Citizen Board members, and a wealth of other pertinent information to assist you in recruiting, training and retaining citizen board members for your agency.

How do you obtain this exciting guide:  1)  You can download a copy from the WPRA website below at NO cost to you; or 2)  You can send a check payable to WPRA for $10 to cover the copying, shipping and handling.

Don't wait - this much anticipated resource guide is now available for immediate use!!

  Download a copy of the Citizen Board Member Resource Guide
 

Board and Commission Information

  Park and Recreation Commission Handbook Sample (pdf)
  Park and Recreation Commission Handbook Sample (WORD)
  Download the "Role of the Citizen Board in Fundraising and Effective Fundraising Techniques (PowerPoint Presentation)
  The Board/Director Relationship (PowerPoint Presentation)

Creating Community Power Point Presentation

In response to member requests for ideas on how to articulate the Agency’s role in creating community through people, parks and programs, WPRA has released a power point presentation.  This power point presentation includes templates that allow the agency to easily personalize it with the agency name, statistics, programs and services.  This presentation is excellent to use for presentations to neighborhood associations, non-profit organizations, and business groups.  To download the presentation, click below:

  Download Power Point Presentation Now! (PowerPoint 2007 version)
  Download Power Point Presentation Now! (PowerPoint 1997-2003 version)

Guide to Develop a Request for Proposal

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is a process or tool to solicit professional services, such as

consulting services to facilitate and prepare a Strategic Plan, General Plan, or Master Plan. A

RFP may be required by an organization’s procurement policies or when an organization desires an assessment of the prospective consultants’ capability to perform the services especially when the capabilities cannot be stated in precise, concrete terms.

An RFP permits an agency to assess each proposer's strengths and weaknesses in areas such as prior experience with similar contracts, managerial experience with similar projects, staff expertise, the feasibility of the approach or plans proposed in response to RFP requirements and technical capabilities. In the evaluation and selection process, the technical aspects and the cost proposed by each proposer are evaluated separately. The results are then combined to determine the successful proposer.

 

  Download the Guide to Develop a Request for Proposal (RFP)
   

 

Sample Request for Proposals or Qualifications
  Aquatic Center RFP
  Playground Equipment RFP
  Shelters RFP
  Ten Year Plan RFQ
  Landscape Architectural Services RFP
  Recreation Programs and Facilities Master Plan RFP
   

 

Sample Agreements
  Aquatic Center Application and Usage Agreement
  Concessions Agreement
  Community Center Operating Agreement
  Temporary Use of Pool Agreement
  Contract With Instructors Agreement
  Field Rental Agreement
  Picnic Permit Form
  Picnic Reservation Form
  Contracts for Instructor Compensation Agreement
  Aquatic Center Agreement Sample
  Concession Agreement 2
   
   
   
   

 

Sample Policies
  Donated Equipment and Materials Policy
   
   

 

Additional Resources
  Glossary of Park and Recreation Terms
  Sample News Release (Youth Well Being)
  Funding for Physically Active Recreation
  Four Major Benefits of Parks & Recreation Handout
  Ethical Conduct of Park, Recreation and Conservation Boards Handout
  Healthy Benefits Handout
  Benefits Promotion Handout
  Safety In Parks Handout
  Beyond After School Programs
  Sports Resources Managers Handbook Softball
  Community Gardens Rules Procedures
  Staffing Ratios Playground Supervision
  After School Handbook
   
   
    Inclusion and Recreation Access
  Inclusion and Recreation Access
   

 

Grant Resources
  Grant Resource Information
   

 

Partnerships and Sponsorships
  Partnerships
  Sample Partnership Policy and Format
   

 

May is Community Fit Month
  Community Fit Proclamation
  Community Fit Role for Park and Recreation
  Community Fit Overview
  Community Fit Month Release
 

 

 

 

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* 2008 WPRA Conference Keynote


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