Session Handouts and Materials

Thank you to all 2012 Conference speakers who submitted their session materials and handouts to MRPA. Don’t see your materials below? Have a particular session you’d like to have materials for? Contact MRPA and we’ll do our best to locate additional materials.

Session handouts are displayed In the order presented at the 2012 Conference & Trade Show:

WEDNESDAY SESSIONS

Bullying in the Workplace, Juliene Hefter – Safety First Aquatics

The Hospitalitree: A Look at Customer Service at Michigan State Parks, Maia Stephens – MDNR

10 & Under Tennis: It’s a Whole New Ball Game, George Lowe – USTA

Marketing and Promotions, Juliene Hefter – Safety First Aquatics

Creating Community through Farmers Markets, Michigan Farmers Market Association and panelists

Partnering with the DNR on the First Spray Park at a State Park, Catherine Washabaugh -Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area

Sweaty Palms: The Neglected Art of Public Speaking, Juliene Hefter – Safety First Aquatics

Difficult Conversations: Why They Matter and How to Make the Best of Them, Linda Walter – Clinton Township Parks and Recreation

How Dreams Are Made: Translating Your Ideas Into Designs, TMP Architecture

Rec 101: Intro to New Partnership Opportunities, MDNR and MRPA

THURSDAY SESSIONS

From Collaboration to Consolidation: Rethinking the Boundaries of Our Organizations, Kerry Laycock – Laycock LLC.

Insurance and Liability Issues and Part of Your Daily Routine, Craig Manser – Ibex Insurance Agency

Managing Stress for Success, Eileen Soisson – The Meeting Institute

Developing a Recreation Authority in Your Community, Bobbie Wilson, Tony Lipinski and Tim Tomlinson – Roseville Parks and Recreation

FRIDAY SESSIONS

Developing a Way-Cool Organization, Barbara Heller – Heller and Heller Consulting

Let’s Go Fishing: Utilizing Fishing Events/Activities, Elyse Walter, MDNR

Communications Summit – Annual Reports 101, Desiree Stanfield and Melissa Wagner – Oakland County Parks

Assuming Responsibility for School Sports, Thomas Rashid – MHSAA

Athletics Summit, Mike Henegar – Dearborn Heights Parks and Recreation, and Thomas Rashid – MHSAA