Season’s Greetings

It’s that time of the year when many of us are celebrating the holidays with our fam-ily and friends. I had a great time with Team NRPS at the Great Santa Run a couple of weeks ago. We all had a great time spending time with each other though it was kind of hard to keep track of each other in the “Sea of Santa’s.”

We have some great events planned for 2013. Many of you have inquired about the state confer-ence. The date is set for September 17-20 in Incline Village. Pan-dora and her team are hard at work on the planning and recruiting

those that would like to join them. More information will be in the NRPS magazine coming out next month.

CPRP Prep course will be held on January 25th at Sun Valley General Improvement District. It is a free event for NRPS members and following will be a so-cial at Olive Garden. If you are interested in attending either the CPRP prep course or the social, please RSVP at secretary@nrps.org.

We will be working on elections for new board members in the next couple of months. Please con-sider running for a po-sition. If you have questions about what

each position entails, contact me or one of the board members for some insight. And don’t forget about re-newing your member-ship for 2013. As I always say, don’t be just a member…be an active member of NRPS.

Have a fun and safe holiday season. Here’s to 2013!

Jayne

President’s Message

NRPS Newsletter

December 2012

NRPS Mission 2

Upcoming Socials 2

Job Postings 3

Aquatics Committee 3

Grant Opportunities 6

NRPS Membership 7

Executive Board 8

Inside this issue:

Special points of in-

terest:

Check out updated

grant information.

Keep an open eye for

socials.

Be sure to submit

photos and articles.

Recruit new mem-

bers!

Our mission is to support and recognize members of the Society and

to promote Recreation and Parks as an essential service in Nevada.

NRPS Vision Statement

We support the National Recreation & Park Association and the benefits of Recreation and Parks for citizens of the State of Ne-vada. We serve with pride, leadership and professionalism.

We Believe in creativity and innovative problem solving.

We Believe in encouraging and promoting diversity in our member-

ship.

We Believe in recognizing the accomplishments of members and

agencies.

We Believe in members’ input to shape our vision through strategic

planning.

We Believe in cooperation, communications, teamwork and consen-

sus building for the citizens, the Society and the agencies we serve.

If you are interested in setting up a social event for the north or south,

contact your executive board representatives.

For the North contact:

Jen Budge, North VP,

For the South contact:

Felicia Rivera-Baker, South VP

Nevada Parks and Recreation Society Mission

Upcoming North/South Socials and Events

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Aquatics Committee

The NRPS Aquatic Committee is made up of aquatic professionals through-

out the southern Nevada area.

Members meet the 2nd Wednesday every other month to discuss aquatic

trends, programming, staffing, operations and hot topics.

In addition, the committee organizes several events throughout the year;

Health & Safety Expo, Southern Nevada Lifeguard Games and

a Recreational Swim Meet.

Please visit our contact page on NRPS.org if you would like to contact our

board members to receive additional information on any of our events, at-

tending a meeting or becoming a member.

Did you know…

Scholarships are available

for Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training Instructor, Lifeguard Manage-

ment, Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED classes? Contact 702-595-0010 for

more information.

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CITY OF HENDERSON

- Therapeutic Recreation (Site Leader) - Part time / Seasonal

Starts at $11.64 per hour.

- Youth Enrichment (Site Leader) - Part time / Seasonal

Starts at $11.64 per hour.

CARSON CITY

- Recreation Program Manager - Full time

Starts at $23.16 per hour.

Agency Job Announcements

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How to Become an NRPA Board Member

NRPA is looking for both professional and citizen leaders who are passionate about parks, recreation, and environmental conservation. Have you ever thought about being a board member or know someone you think would excel as one? NRPA is looking for both profes-sional and citizen leaders who are passionate about parks, recreation, and environmental con-servation. Candidates should be active leaders who wish to further the mission of the associa-tion and have demonstrated talent and expertise in the field or in their community. NRPA val-ues and seeks diverse leadership as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orien-tation, nationality, disability, appearance, and geographic location. We also encourage candi-dates from all types and sizes of park and recreation organizations.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website at www.nrpa.org/leadership, where you can find the Class of 2016 Nomination Book. All nominations must be submitted or date stamped by February 7, 2013. If you are interested in serving, know someone who is, or have further questions, please contact Michele White at mwhite@nrpa.org or 703.858.2144.

Becoming and NRPA Board Member

2013 Annual NRPS

Conference

This coming year the theme of the conference will be:

Ignite our Future!

We hope to see you all there in Sep-tember of 2013 in Incline Village, NV.

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The Naughty List of Holiday Foods

'Tis the season of temptation -- and the evidence suggests most of us give in. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows the average person puts on a pound during the holidays and

never loses it. This adds up to serious weight gain over the years. For those with high cholesterol

or high blood pressure, land mines abound on the dinner table. Fortunately, there are ways to

avoid the holiday food trap.

Naughty: Fancy Finger Foods

Be careful at the office holiday party -- canapés and other fancy appetizers are often full of fat. Each one

is tiny, but the calories add up quickly when there is an endless parade of hors d'oeuvres.

Nice: Chilled shrimp, veggies, and fresh fruits are nutritious low-calorie appetizers

Naughty: Caramel Popcorn

Large tins of flavored popcorn have become a popular holiday gift. Although popcorn itself is a nutritious

whole-grain snack, slathering on sugary caramel or other sweet syrups is a recipe for weight gain.

Nice: Stick to plain popcorn -- the crunch is just as satisfying without the extra calories

Naughty: Egg Nog

Alcohol, heavy cream, eggs, and sugar make a frightening combo -- a single cup of egg nog contains about

340 calories and 19 grams of fat.

Nice: Make low-calorie egg nog with skim milk, egg substitutes, and artificial sweeteners.

Naughty: Mixed Drinks

Cocktails can be surprisingly high in calories. One serving of a white Russian made with light cream has about

350 calories.

Nice: Mix up a wine spritzer by adding a splash of wine and sparkling water to pomegranate or cranberry juice. This not only shaves calories, but also contributes to your fruit servings for the day.

Naughty: Cakes and Cookies

Carbohydrate cravings may increase during fall and winter. You don't want to give in by reaching for too

many sweets, but it's not good to ignore the cravings either. Carbs taste good and make you feel good trig-

gering the release of serotonin, a brain chemical that boosts mood.

Nice: The solution is to control portions or snack on complex carbs, such as whole-grain cereal or crackers.

Naughty of Nice?

The Finish Line Foundation is offering grants to community-based athletic programs that address active lifestyle and team-building issues. Organizations committed to helping kids lead healthy, active lives or supporting kids with disabilities or disadvantages are eligible to apply for one of the Finish Line grants.

http://www.finishline.com/youth-foundation-grants/youth-grant,default,pg.html

Note: Grant requests may need to emphasize the mail order capacity of Nevada locations as the Finish Line physical stores are located in the Reno and Las Ve-gas/Henderson Areas.

Finish Line Youth Foundation Special Grants

FOUNDER'S GRANT (Emergency Funds Grants) $5,000 - $25,000

These grants would be awarded to qualifying organizations that have an emergency need that would somehow be keeping the organization from providing current services. Examples would be natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances that require special funding to help build or develop facilities or equipment needs.

LEGACY GRANT $10,000 - $75,000

The Legacy Grants will be awarded to qualifying organizations in need of improvements and/or renovations to existing buildings, grounds, and property or for new facilities and/or grounds.

How To Proceed: As with all other grant applicants, please start with the Online Eligibility Quiz. Once your organization is found to be eligible to receive FLYF funds, you will need to provide the following information:

Abstract/Need Statement - An in-depth description of the project/funding need and stated objectives - specific statements of anticipated project outcomes, should be meas-urable, and directly related to project evaluation, budget and the project's sustainability. Also include a description of existing facilities so that comparison of final project to exist-ing conditions can be made.

Summary of Funds Raised - Description of fund raising efforts and amounts already pledged/received to date.

Budget Narrative - An in-depth explanation of the financial plan for proposed project.

http://www.finishline.com/store/youthfoundation/special-grants.jsp

Regular Finish Line Foundation Grants generally range from $1,000 to $5,000, applica-tions accepted on a quarterly basis. http://www.finishline.com/store/youthfoundation/guidelines.jsp

Grant Opportunities

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NRPS Membership

The Nevada Recreation and Parks Society (NRPS) is a non-profit, professional organization, founded in 1958. Its main pur-pose is to promote the growth and development of Nevada recreation and parks. NPRS is affiliated with the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

NPRS has several levels of membership to meet the needs of all parks and recreation professionals, students, retirees, agencies, and affiliates.

PROFESSIONAL This category includes persons who are or have been employed full time in an executive, leadership or supportive staff capacity within a public or private agency or department of recreation or parks or educational institution. ($30)

RETIRED PROFESSIONAL This category includes any persons over 45 years of age, who has been a Professional Member of NRPS, NRPA, or an NRPA Affiliate for a minimum of ten (10) years and has officially retired from a qualified professional position. ($15)

ASSOCIATE This category includes persons who are employed part time or volunteers within the recreation and parks field, and who subscribe and agree to the aims and objectives of this society. ($15)

STUDENT This category includes persons who are enrolled full time in high school, colleges or universities with an interest in parks and recreation or an allied field. ($10)

AGENCY This category includes the Agency Director and members of the policy or advisory board or commission. Dues are based on full time employee (FTE) equivalent. ($250 – 20 FTE’s or more; $150 – under 20 FTE’s)

ORGANIZATION/INSTITUTION AND AFFILIATE This category includes national, state, and local organizations, hospitals, colleges, universities, clubs, and local, state or regional societies and organizations. ($50)

COMMERCIAL This category includes all vendors, commercial and for-profit organizations who subscribe and agree to the aims and objectives of this society. ($50)

HONORARY May be bestowed upon those persons approved by this society’s Executive Board.

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Please send submissions for the

NRPS monthly newsletter to Danny Gleich

DGleich@churchillcounty.org

We want to hear from you!

Pictures, Articles, Announcements …..

Future Newsletter Announcements

Nevada Recreation and Parks Society

PO Box 97264

Las Vegas, Nevada 89054

President-Jayne Mazurkiewicz, CPRP

Past Pres.-Dirk Richwine, CPRP

Pres. Elect-Pandora Bahlman

Vice Pres. North-Jennifer Budge

Vice Pres. South-Felicia Rivera-Baker

Secretary-Kristy Bekiares

Treasurer-Brady Dehn

Members At Large North- Joel Dunn Danny Gleich

Token Barnthouse

Darrin Price

NRPS Executive Board

Creating Communities Through People, Parks

and Programs!

Nevada Parks and Recreation

Society (NRPS)

Members At Large South- Jeannette Palmer Veronica Reyes

Nick Montoya

Doug Guild

PSP North-Al Rogers

PSC North-Linda Fearnley

PSP South-Shelly Gulotta

PSC South-Dundee Jones

Check out our new website!!!

WWW.NRPS.ORG Contact the President:

E-mail: nrps@live.com