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Program and Schedule of Events
<br />8:00 — 10:00 a.m.
<br />Registration --The Decathlon Club
<br />9:2t>--9:30 a.m.
<br />Conference Welcome
<br />The Decathlon Club, Bloomington
<br />9:30-10:10 a.m. Opening Speaker
<br />Disability Awareness
<br />Speaker: Jeff Smith, Magician and Disability Awareness
<br />Instructor
<br />Presider: Tria Vikesland, CTRS, Adaptive Recreation
<br />Specialist, Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation
<br />Jeffo uses magic to illustrate the types and causes of
<br />blindness, adaptive skills and stereotypes. Jeffo's magic teaches
<br />us what you.see is not always what is real, He shows that being
<br />blind does not restrict one from doing amazing things. His
<br />performance emphasizes the ability rather than the disability of
<br />the b14nd and physically challenged, and promotes a respect and
<br />appreciation of differences.
<br />10:20-11:20 a.m. Keynote Presentation
<br />Leadership, Management and Values
<br />Speaker: Jamcs Wright, City Coordinator, City of
<br />Minneapolis
<br />Presider: Harvey Feldman, CLP, Assistant Superintendent of
<br />Administration, Minneapolis Park and Recreation
<br />Board
<br />This session will focus on how managers of the 90's will
<br />need the ability to effectively manage during a time of
<br />transition and will be required to maintain their principles and
<br />values while dealing with operations and politics.
<br />11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Lunch
<br />12:30-1:30 p.m.
<br />Measuring Effectiveness in the Workplace
<br />Speaker: James Bourey, County Administrator, Hennepin
<br />County
<br />Presider: Doug Bryant, Superintendent, Hennepin Parks
<br />This session is designed to provide us with a clear picture. of
<br />how one major county government evaluates the effectiveness
<br />of its programs. Participants will have a better understanding of
<br />the value of measuring effectiveness and will discover new
<br />techniques which can apply in their own agencies.
<br />1.40-2:40 p.m.
<br />Alternative Resources for the 90's:
<br />Volunteerism
<br />Speaker: Deb Vosler, Volunteer Coordinator, Hennepin Parks
<br />Nora Davis, United Way Volunteer Center
<br />Mark Langseth, Chief Operating Officer, National
<br />Youth Leadership Council
<br />Presider: Rick Schultz, Program Supervisor, Roseville Parks
<br />and Recreation
<br />Panel members will share with the audience how their
<br />agencies utilize volunteers, including staff roles,
<br />administration, recruitment, motivation and recognition. Also,
<br />discover how involvement in community agencies, such as the
<br />United Way and National Youth Leadership Council, can
<br />benefit your agency.
<br />2:40-3:00 p.m. Beverage Break
<br />3:00-4:00 p.m. Panel
<br />Community Program Resources
<br />Speaker: Marge Jambor, Director, Sentencing to Service
<br />Program, Ramsey County Corrections Dept.
<br />Jerry Robertson, Supervisor, Community Services,
<br />Ramsey County Corrections Dept.
<br />Presider: Kevin Finley, CLP, Director of Operations, Ramsey
<br />County Parks and Recreation
<br />Panel members will share with the audience how their
<br />programs can be a resource to local parks and recreation
<br />departments. In particular, who is involved %with their programs
<br />and how their programs work. Panel mcnbers will also give
<br />examples of community projects in which they have been
<br />involved. They will also share how they have dealt with union
<br />issues, security and transportation.
<br />4:05-5:05 p.m.
<br />Fund Raising and Sponsorships, What Works
<br />Speaker: Bill King, Minnesota Council on Foundations
<br />Chris Park, Director of Communications and
<br />Community Relations, Target
<br />Susan Blakely, Accounts Manager, Colle and
<br />McVoy Marketing and Communications
<br />Presider: Mary Pat Black, CLP, Community Center Director,
<br />Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation
<br />Panel members will share with the audience what programs
<br />or events are attractive for the organizations or foundations
<br />winch they represent, They will provide tips on how to solicit
<br />and market your sponsorship requests. Panel members will also
<br />discuss appropriate time lines, funding levels and recognition.
<br />5:30---ti:30 p.m.
<br />Introduction of "Serve and Volley"
<br />Tennis Courts—Court-side Cash Bar
<br />This is a 1994 program jointly sponsored by MRPA and
<br />NWTA. Bring tennis shoes and tennis gear --you'll be on the
<br />court.
<br />7:00—? Evening Event — On -Site at Mall of America
<br />Includes hors d'oeuvres, beverages, entertainment, golf at
<br />Golf Mountain, and free entry to other nightclubs. Free Line
<br />Dance Lesson at 7:00 p.m.
<br />The Decathlon Club will provide free access to their
<br />gymnasium and pool for their hotel guests. For other
<br />delegates the cost is $5 per day during the Conference.
<br />For further information inquire at regisn•ation desk.
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