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Publisher/Sponsor: City of Red Deer, Recreation, Parks & Culture
Author: Lehman, Ken
Abstract: A panel of individuals from both urban and rural municipalities that are currently engaged with various models of community gardens outlines how each of their local communities operates discussing items such as cost vs benefits, gaps and issues and potential solutions for moving forward.
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Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of sustainability principles and concepts, and an opportunity to discuss practices specific to recreation and parks. It addresses the changes required to develop sustainability in service provision, identification of change-management initiatives, and successful examples from Alberta communities. Pre-conference session from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
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Calling your mate
Length: 30 mins
Age Range: Pre-School (3 – 6yrs old)
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Make a small enough playing area. Have everyone blindfolded and give everyone an animal name. Tell them to make their animals noises and to find others who are making the same noises and stick together. There should be a lot of different groups of animals in the end.
On November 26th, 2009 the Recreation for Life Foundation, its allied partner, the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), and their many sponsors and supporters will present the Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence at the inaugural showcase event.
The Awards will recognize and celebrate individuals or working groups within Alberta’s corporate and business sector for their creativity, innovation, excellence and overall contribution in designing, building, and providing services to support recreation, parks and wellness in our province and its communities.
It is of the utmost importance that we are able to apprise the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association stakeholders about the Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence. We expect that they will be very interested in this awards program and may, in fact, be a major source of award nominations. We are hopeful that you will be able to assist us with the dissemination of information about our awards program and the showcase event itself.
Specifically, we are requesting that the ARPA membership, through its outreach communication channels, promote to their colleagues and affiliates the Recreation for Life Foundation’s Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence by:
We are expecting to launch this exciting awards program in June in hopes that the nomination deadline of August 28th will render multiple nominations in all of the six award categories.
Should you have any questions about the Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence program please contact the Recreation for Life Foundation office. Please visit the following links to view the Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence brochure, nominations form, and sponsorship opportunities. All of these materials may also be viewed on the Awards website at www.Awards.RecreationforLife.org.
We are currently seeking sponsorship support and would greatly appreciate any support to any one of the many sponsorship opportunities.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and expedient action to this request as we move forward in disseminating the necessary information.
Sincerely,
Randall Conrad,
Committee Chair
Recreation for Life Foundation
Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence
www.recreationforlife.org
Hi all, here are some good resources from Australia.
Life Cycle Cost Guidelines
http://tinyurl.com/2bspof
These Life Cycle Cost Guidelines provides facility owners, architects and engineers with the tools they need to develop life cycle cost reports that will be used by departments of sport and recreation as it considers publicly owned or funded facilities. The guidelines mean analysis and reporting can be standardised to ensure a timely and accurate technical review of your facility or project.
Asset management guide: Sport and recreation and facilities
http://tinyurl.com/2bspof
This guide contains a series of practical tools to help you through the process of developing an asset management plan so that your facilities are productive and sustainable.
Decision-making guide: Sport and recreation facilities
http://tinyurl.com/2x6wp8
This decision making tool has been prepared to assist in determining the need for, and feasibility of, community and recreation services. While the model is predominately to be used for facility planning, it has been structured so that it can also be applied to program based solutions.
How to undertake a feasibility study for a proposed sport or recreation facility
http://tinyurl.com/ywpdao
The aim of this kit is to provide local government authorities, state sporting associations, and other providers of sport and recreation facilities with a practical guide to undertaking a feasibility study. It highlights the planning issues that need to be considered, the various ways of gathering information and the outcomes that should be achieved. This kit provides an overview of the issues which need to be considered in this type of study, whether the client intends to undertake the feasibility study in-house, or engage an external consultant to undertake the research.
How to develop a management plan for your facility
http://tinyurl.com/27gnh8
This kit is designed to help facility managers prepare a management plan for their recreation or leisure centre. Each management plan will, and should be, different. There is no set formula for either the content or process undertaken in preparing a management plan. However, there are a number of key principles that should be considered. The information provided in this kit constitutes a guide to more efficient management practices, which should ultimately result in more effective service delivery.
ARPA’s Active, Creative, Engaged Communities (ACE Communities) recently sent out an application notice to Alberta communities who may be interested in learning about potential support that is available to improve the quality of life in rural Alberta by developing community leadership and community development. This notice is a reminder of the upcoming deadline of MAY 29TH and provides a link to the application.
The Active, Creative, Engaged Communities (ACE) initiative, spearheaded by Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), is designed to enhance quality of life in rural Alberta by strengthening community leadership, collaboration, and innovation through recreation, parks, arts, culture, and heritage. Rural communities of all sizes are considered including cities, villages, hamlets, or communities. Unfortunately, Calgary and Edmonton are not eligible for partnering.
The ACE Communities initiative is made possible as the result of generous support by Rural Alberta’s Development Fund (RADF), Encana, and Canwest.
Two kinds of support, influenced by a community’s identified needs, will be provided over a two year period: 1) Seed Funding of $10,000 and 2) In-kind support estimated at $45,000 in value. Over a two year period, leaders from each partner community will participate in a variety of activities that include: teleconferences, retreats, training opportunities, and, with the support of a community development coach, local initiatives that will engage other community members in your community.
The support is provided to strengthen and facilitate the growth of local community leaders who in turn will involve more citizens in making their community a better place to live, work and play. The intent is to build on your community’s existing expertise and resources particularly in the areas of collaboration and innovation.
Currently, ACE Communities is supporting 20 partner communities and is now seeking an additional 10. The application dead-line is MAY 29th, 2009 and notification of a conditional acceptance will take place on June 16th, 2009.
For more information and the actual application click this link:
http://acecommunities.ca/images/uploads/Flight_3_Partner_Community_Application.doc
Please be patient as it may take a minute or so to load. Many thanks.
CLASSIFICATION: Pool Shift Supervisor I
REPORTS TO: Pool Shift Supervisor II & Aquatic Centre Supervisor
SHIFT: Recreation Division: Shift, weekend, and overtime as per operational schedules.
RATE OF PAY: Starting Wage $16.15/hr
One Year Rate $17.80/hr
POSTING PERIOD: April 1, 2009 to April 14th
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
The City of Brooks requires a Pool Shift Supervisor I in the Recreation & Parks Services Department. This is a permanent position, primarily involved at the Aquatic Centre. The Incumbent must be experienced in basic pool operations, custodial and trouble-shooting techniques related to Aquatics. The incumbent will supervise and participate fully as a Lifeguard, and instruct Red Cross and Life Saving Courses. The incumbent will also assist the Aquatic Supervisor and Pool Shift Supervisor II’s in the implementation of Aquatic programming.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Grade Twelve education or equivalent is required.
2. National Lifeguard Service
3. Water Safety Instructor
4. Standard First Aid Certification/ Aquatic Emergency Care
5. Pool Operator I Certificate
6. Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Lifesaving Instructor / Bronze Examiner.
2. One to two years of aquatic experience
Contact: Please deliver resumes as follows:
Debbie Crossland, Aquatic Supervisor
City of Brooks
Email: dcrossland@brooks.ca
Fax: (403) 362-4416
APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE WITHIN THE POSTING PERIOD IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
Fax: 403-362-4416
EMail: dcrossland@brooks.ca
Posted: Apr 1, 2009
Last Update: Apr 1, 2009