Get Outside and Play

A couple of weeks ago the City of Henderson hosted the Southern Nevada Trails Day Celebration. This events brings together trail and outdoor en-thusiasts of all ages from around Southern Nevada to learn about local and regional trails. Our Society was a sponsor of this event and had a booth to talk with people about the who we are.

Outdoor recreation al-lows us to enjoy na-ture, get in shape and feel better about our-selves. It's easy today

for us to be stuck in-side all the time with social media sites, computer games, and TV. No matter what environment you live in (mountains, desert, or the plains) there are activities for people to participate. Some of the more common ones that come to mind include walking/hiking on a trail, play-ing in a park, having a picnic, camping, and fishing. But don’t for-get about other out-side activities such as photography and arch-ery.

I’ll be leaving soon on vacation to my home town in Iowa. Last fall when I was there, we drove around the countryside to view the changing leaves. My parents took me to one spot along the Middle River where people are allowed to

launch their kayaks. I was taken aback some when I saw a sign that named this spot as the Middle River Water Trail (see photo). I just always thought of it as a creek. When you grow up on a farm, it is hard not to love the outdoors.

So as the weather transitions from the hot days of summer, make sure you get outside and enjoy yourself. I plan to do just that and will let you know how well the fish were bit-ing at the pond at sun-set (see photo).

Take care,

Jayne

President’s Message

NRPS Newsletter

October 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,

November 9 - Churchill County/NAS Fallon - Come on out and have lunch, get a tour of the base and if you’re up for it, a little after hours social to unwind .

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.

Sam Gilek Receives Aquatics Award

Assistant Pool Manager Sam Gilek was recognized on Wednesday, October 3, at the 32nd annual World Waterpark Association conference held at the Paris Hotel. Sam was one of five nation-wide recipients of the Emerging Leaders Employee of the Season Board Award. This award is given to employees who dem-onstrate consistent service and/or leadership in their position above and beyond standard expecta-tions. Congratulations, Sam!

NRPS Aquatic South Committee is a busy group of Aquatic Profes-sionals that are a little bit relieved that the craziness of summer has come and gone. We are gearing up for an exciting Fall/Winter with some great programs at all of our agencies!

The Aquatic Committee is working on putting together committees on Drowning Prevention and CPR Saturday. We want to give the community the necessary tools to protect themselves and their families. We are always discussing the latest aquatic trends, programming, staffing and operations.

We are also working closely with American Red Cross as we have in the past. They have revamped their programs as well as a lot of their busi-ness structure in general.

Look forward to future events from NRPS Aquatic South Committee!

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CITY OF HENDERSON

- LIFEGUARDS (PART-TIME)

Contact is Rayna Stutelberg Rayna.Stutelberg@cityofhenderson.com

CITY OF HENDERSON

- LIFEGUARDS (PART-TIME) Morning or Mid-day

Contact is Mickey Sprott Mickey1@clarkcountynv.gov

Agency Job Announcements

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Trail Mixing with NRPS

On Saturday, October 6th NRPS was proud to be a Bronze sponsor of the Southern Nevada Trails Day Celebration. NRPS members Felicia Rivera-Baker, Nathaniel Jaramillo, and Veron-ica Reyes were on hand to talk to visitors about what NRPS is all about.

The Southern Nevada Trails Day Celebration is an annual trails day celebration where event goers can learn about trails, trails, and more trails. The celebration included informational ex-hibits and presenters, activities for all ages, a youth fun walk, and the City of Henderson Trails Photo Contest. REI donated basic maintenance checks for bicycles which was an awesome perk for event goers. This year’s celebration allowed 1,200 attendees a sneak peak at the new City of Henderson park, Cornerstone Park which will be opening to the public soon.

Other vendors on site included Desert Birkenstock, Spring Mountain, Clark County Parks and Recreation, City of Henderson Park Planning, Southern Nevada Health District, REI, National Park Service, and BLM just to name a few.

Current News Article

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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A CHALLENGE FOR NEXT MONTH’S NEWSLETTER

This is a challenge to my fellow Parks and Recreation professionals. I think it would

be a fun challenge to show off some of the best parks our great state has to offer its’ resi-

dents. To do so, I would like you to nominate a park or two and tell me why you think it is

the best. This way I will be able to show off one park each month. It could be a new or old

park, but this way we can all see what else we all have to offer. It may even be a park many in

the state have never even been to!

This Month’s Winner is:

NATURE DISCOVERY PARK - In North Las Vegas

Unlike many other parks that focus on slides, jungle gyms and athletic courts, this park has dinosaurs … or at least a dinosaur-themed dig site. North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation has set up this themed park in such a manner that kids can dig for dinosaur bones while parents set up camp underneath one of the many picnic ga-zebos. There is also a large pond equipped with waterfalls. While Nature Discovery Park may be a bit of a travel for some families who don’t live in North Las Vegas, it is a trip that many highly recommend.

Showing Pride In Our Parks

National Alliance for Accessible Golf for Individuals With Disabilities, Deadline:

Rolling. Up to $20K to provide golf programs for individuals with disabilities. Info

& app: http://www.accessgolf.org/grants/alliance_grants.cfm

Click this link for 40 grant opportunities related to youth, obesity prevention,

disadvantaged communities etc.

http://gallery.mailchimp.com/c495f0016892d0a1472cb686f/files/40__Grant_

Opportunities_2012.pdf

Outdoor Nation Grants - Awarded for opportunities to increase outdoor recrea-

tion throughout the country.

http://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_i

d=4494&x_quiz_id=4958&x_order_by=1

CARSON CITY, Nev.— Nevada Division of State Parks is seeking pre-applications for the 2013 round of funding for the Recreation Trails Program. Nevada was given approximately $1,064,000 and pre-applications will help gauge the demand.

Federal, state, city, and county governments, special governmental districts, trail organizations and pri-vate individuals are potentially eligible for the funds. Eligible projects include motorized and non-motorized trail projects for new construction, maintenance and trail related facilities. Trail education pro-jects are also eligible.

Past projects include the multi-use Jumbo Grade trailhead in Washoe Valley, Shoshone Off Highway Vehicle Trail, Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway, and the Blue Tree trail system.

Draft Categorical Exclusions should be in place prior to the due date for full applications, so contacting Jenny for assistance is highly recommended.

The 2012 manual is online at http://www.parks.nv.gov/trails with the 2013 manual coming out soon.

Nevada Division of State Parks

Attn: Jenny Scanland

901 Stewart Street, Suite5005

Carson City, NV 89701

Please contact Jenny Scanland at 775-684-2787

e-mail: jscanland@parks.nv.gov

Grant Opportunities

FFY 2013 RECREATION TRAILS GRANT FUNDING

NEVADA DIVISION OF STATE PARKS

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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