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MOBILE, ALMOBILE, ALJAN 26-28JAN 26-28

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A great park is the cornerstone of any great community. Here in Alabama, we’re proud to have beautiful parks that people of all ages can enjoy. It’s why AARP Alabama works to keep our communities at their best and make them even more livable, from the ‘Making Supreme Strides’ Walking Group in Birmingham to the new AARP sponsored fi tness park in Mobile.

To learn about how you can work with AARP Alabama to make our communities better than ever, visit aarp.org/al or email us:

North Alabama: Tawanna Wright | twright@aarp.orgCentral Alabama: Anne Hails | ahails@aarp.orgSouth Alabama: Dorothy Dorton | ddorton@aarp.org

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ABOUT ARPAABOUT ARPAWELCOME TO MOBILEWELCOME TO MOBILEGENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

CONFERENCE SCHEDULECONFERENCE SCHEDULEMONDAYMONDAYTUESDAYTUESDAYEXHIBIT HALL INFORMATIONEXHIBIT HALL INFORMATIONEXHIBITOR LISTINGEXHIBITOR LISTING

SPONSORS

RENAISSANCE RIVERVIEW RENAISSANCE RIVERVIEW PLAZA HOTELPLAZA HOTEL

DISTRICTS 1-7DISTRICTS 1-7

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COVER ARTCOVER ART Ginger WoechenGinger Woechen

MANAGING EDITORSMANAGING EDITORS Bradlee ColburnBradlee Colburn

Becky BookerBecky Booker

ADVERTISING SALESADVERTISING SALES Heidi HancheyHeidi Hanchey

PROOFREADINGPROOFREADING Robin BrothersRobin Brothers

Laura-Leigh ChesserLaura-Leigh ChesserAdrian CollinsAdrian CollinsHeidi HancheyHeidi Hanchey

Gerard McCantsGerard McCantsNatalie NormanNatalie Norman

NAME BADGE DESIGNNAME BADGE DESIGN Becky BookerBecky Booker

CONFERENCE EDUCATIONCONFERENCE EDUCATION Robin BrothersRobin Brothers

COVER ART INFORMATIONCOVER ART INFORMATION::The full mural, “Souls of Mobile,” can be viewed at 278 Dauphin St. Mobile, four blocks from the hotel.The full mural, “Souls of Mobile,” can be viewed at 278 Dauphin St. Mobile, four blocks from the hotel.

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2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Billy Powell Billy Powell DISTRICT 1 CHAIR:DISTRICT 1 CHAIR: Joel Sherrill Joel Sherrill PRESIDENT ELECT:PRESIDENT ELECT: Gary Minor Gary Minor DISTRICT 2 CHAIR:DISTRICT 2 CHAIR: Eric Scott Eric Scott PAST PRESIDENT:PAST PRESIDENT: Summer Ammons Summer Ammons DISTRICT 3 CHAIR:DISTRICT 3 CHAIR: Ron Hicks Ron Hicks SECRETARY:SECRETARY: Bradlee Colburn Bradlee Colburn DISTRICT 4 CHAIR:DISTRICT 4 CHAIR: Ed Canady Ed Canady TREASURER:TREASURER: Sandi Wilson Sandi Wilson DISTRICT 5 CHAIR:DISTRICT 5 CHAIR: Todd Hughes Todd Hughes CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE:CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE: Craig Struthers Craig Struthers DISTRICT 6 CHAIR:DISTRICT 6 CHAIR: Deirdre Womack Deirdre Womack CULTURAL DIVERSITY SECTION PRESIDENT:CULTURAL DIVERSITY SECTION PRESIDENT: Willie Moore, III Willie Moore, III DISTRICT 7 CHAIR:DISTRICT 7 CHAIR: Heidi Hanchey Heidi Hanchey

ABOUT ARPAThe Alabama Recreation and Parks Association represents more than 800 professionals The Alabama Recreation and Parks Association represents more than 800 professionals delivering park, recreation and therapeutic recreation services in local, county, state, delivering park, recreation and therapeutic recreation services in local, county, state, school district, private and agency settings. The benefits of Parks and Recreation are school district, private and agency settings. The benefits of Parks and Recreation are endless, serving individuals, our communities, our environment and our economy.endless, serving individuals, our communities, our environment and our economy.

To advance the profession through leadership, education, advocacy, promotion and To advance the profession through leadership, education, advocacy, promotion and serviceservice

BENEFITS TO THE ECONOMYBENEFITS TO THE ECONOMYCommunity tourism and special events, property value benefits and increased business opportunitiesCommunity tourism and special events, property value benefits and increased business opportunities

BENEFITS TO THE INDIVIDUALBENEFITS TO THE INDIVIDUALPsychological benefits, personal growth and development, social and cultural benefitsPsychological benefits, personal growth and development, social and cultural benefits

BENEFITS TO THE ENVIRONMENTBENEFITS TO THE ENVIRONMENTThe environmental and economic benefits of urban trees and forests have a significant impact on increased real estate The environmental and economic benefits of urban trees and forests have a significant impact on increased real estate values, energy savings, improved air quality and storm water management. Sports fishing activities alone account for values, energy savings, improved air quality and storm water management. Sports fishing activities alone account for between $1 and $2 billion in Alabama’s economic gain.between $1 and $2 billion in Alabama’s economic gain.

BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITYBENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITYEnhances quality of life, decreases crime rates and produces pride in the community through social interactions and Enhances quality of life, decreases crime rates and produces pride in the community through social interactions and community projectscommunity projects

BENEFITS OF PARKS AND RECREATIONBENEFITS OF PARKS AND RECREATION

ARPA MISSION STATEMENTARPA MISSION STATEMENT

2019 COMMITTEE CHAIRS2019 COMMITTEE CHAIRSALABAMA FIVE-O:ALABAMA FIVE-O: Sandi Wilson Sandi Wilson AWARDS:AWARDS: Mandy Johnson Mandy Johnson CONFERENCE SITE:CONFERENCE SITE: Natalie Norman Natalie Norman COPP:COPP: Summer Ammons Summer Ammons FINANCE:FINANCE: Sandi Wilson Sandi Wilson LONG RANGE PLANNING:LONG RANGE PLANNING: Gary Minor Gary Minor MARKETING/PUBLICATIONS:MARKETING/PUBLICATIONS: Laura Leigh Chesser Laura Leigh Chesser MEMBERSHIP:MEMBERSHIP: Drew Peterson Drew Peterson NOMINATING:NOMINATING: Summer Ammons Summer Ammons PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Robin Brothers Robin BrothersRECREATIONAL SPORTS:RECREATIONAL SPORTS: Kenny Thompson Kenny Thompson THERAPEUTIC RECREATION:THERAPEUTIC RECREATION: Staci McCormick Staci McCormick

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Hello Conference and Trade Show Attendees,Hello Conference and Trade Show Attendees,

It is such a privilege for us to be in the wonderful It is such a privilege for us to be in the wonderful City of Mobile! On behalf of the Alabama City of Mobile! On behalf of the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association, I would like to Recreation and Parks Association, I would like to thank the City of Mobile, the Mobile Parks and thank the City of Mobile, the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department, the Host Committee and Recreation Department, the Host Committee and the ARPA Committees that have worked tirelessly, the ARPA Committees that have worked tirelessly, in order to ensure that this will be an amazing in order to ensure that this will be an amazing State Conference in all facets. And, of course, a State Conference in all facets. And, of course, a big thank you to all of those in attendance. It is big thank you to all of those in attendance. It is going to be such a great experience! I know that going to be such a great experience! I know that we will all leave rejuvenated and well educated.we will all leave rejuvenated and well educated.

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NATALIE NORMAN, CPRPNATALIE NORMAN, CPRPARPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORARPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

WELCOME TO MOBILE

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

Celebrate!

Dear Convention Participants,

On behalf of The City of Mobile, we are excited to welcome the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association for your 2020 conference.

As you’ll discover during your time here, the City of Mobile is born to celebrate. From our savory cuisine to our diverse culture, we are a melting pot of great people and spaces. Our 300-year history tells the story of how we embrace our traditions while creating a vibrant future. We are home to exciting national events, such as the recent Reese’s Senior Bowl, the Dollar General Bowl and Distinguished Young Women. We are the birthplace of the best two-week street party since 1703: Mardi Gras!

Under my administration, our goal is to become the safest, most business and family-friendly City in America. Mobile is unique. Our access to rail, highway, the port and air travel makes us a viable asset for business. We are home to some of the largest shipbuilders and airplane assembly sites in the world. From startups to established global giants, our tech corridor hosts many innovative companies.

Mobile’s momentum is real. You can feel it in our work-and-play spaces in Downtown Mobile and across the city. As Recreation and Park professionals, you know how vital these spaces are to the heart and culture of a city. You can savor Mobile’s unique flavor in one of our great restaurants or dance in the streets during our monthly Downtown Art Walk. While you are here for the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Conference, we invite you to indulge and celebrate with us in the City of Mobile.

Thank you for choosing Mobile. Please consider another visit or a relocation to our great City. We are delighted to welcome you.

City of Mobile | P.O. Box 1827 Mobile, Alabama 36633 | www.cityofmobile.org

Greetings:

The Mobile County Commission is very pleased to welcome the park, recreation and therapeutic recreation professionals from all over the State of Alabama to Mobile County for the 2020 Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Conference.

Our community has long been supportive of the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association and its mission to advance the profession through leadership, education, advocacy, promotion and service.

Mobile County is proud to host this year’s conference, and we hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy our rich culture and history, spectacular scenery and superb southern cuisine. Popular attractions include our beaches, museums, parks, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, and the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

Above all, we hope you’ll enjoy our warm southern hospitality during your stay. Thank you for visiting Mobile County.

Sincerely,

Merceria Ludgood Commissioner, District 1

Connie Hudson Commissioner, District 2

Jerry Carl Commissioner, District 3

MOBILE COUNTY COMMISSION

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JERRY L. CARL, President

MERCERIA LUDGOOD, COMMISSIONER

CONNIE HUDSON, COMMISSIONER

Telephone (251) 574-5077

ADMINISTRATION

GLENN L. HODGECOUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Telephone (251) 574-50-73Fax (251) 574-5080

September 25, 2019

Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) 5730 Carmichael Road Montgomery, AL. 36117 Greetings: We are excited to be hosting the 2020 Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Conference! I would like to extend a warm welcome to all attendees from all over the State. The City of Mobile Parks and Recreation highly value the ARPA Mission Statement to advance the profession through leadership, education, advocacy, promotion and service. We encourage all attendees to explore the city through our restaurants, downtown night life, and various tourist amenities. I look forward to you all being here to learn, share, and educate on how to enhance Alabama citizens quality of life through parks and recreation services. Warmest Regards, Shonnda R. Smith Senior Director of Parks and Recreation City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Department 48 North Sage Avenue | Mobile, Alabama 36606 Office: 251.208.1625| Fax: 251.208.1656 Shonnda.smith@cityofmobile.org | www.cityofmobile.org

City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department48 N. Sage Avenue, Mobile, Alabama 36607, www.cityofmobile.org. 251-208-1600

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REGISTRATIONREGISTRATIONPRECONVENE | RENAISSANCE LOBBYPRECONVENE | RENAISSANCE LOBBY

The full delegate package includes entrance to the Exhibit Hall Reception on Sunday, Low Country Social on Sunday, Mardi Gras The full delegate package includes entrance to the Exhibit Hall Reception on Sunday, Low Country Social on Sunday, Mardi Gras Social at History Museum of Mobile on Monday and the Post Banquet Social on Tuesday. Additionally, individuals may purchase Social at History Museum of Mobile on Monday and the Post Banquet Social on Tuesday. Additionally, individuals may purchase extra tickets during preregistration. Admittance to these events is by name badge or ticket only. Tickets will not be available for extra tickets during preregistration. Admittance to these events is by name badge or ticket only. Tickets will not be available for purchase on site for the Closing Banquet due to the meal guarantee requirements.purchase on site for the Closing Banquet due to the meal guarantee requirements.

MEAL/SOCIAL FUNCTION TICKETSMEAL/SOCIAL FUNCTION TICKETS

Sunday | 7a-4p Sunday | 7a-4p Monday | 7:30a-4pMonday | 7:30a-4pTuesday | 7:30a-12pTuesday | 7:30a-12p

Admission to the Exhibit Hall, education sessions and socials will be by name badge only. Delegates, speakers and exhibitors Admission to the Exhibit Hall, education sessions and socials will be by name badge only. Delegates, speakers and exhibitors should wear their badges at all times while attending the conference.should wear their badges at all times while attending the conference.

BADGE IDENTIFICATIONBADGE IDENTIFICATION

Lost and found articles should be directed to the Registration Desk.Lost and found articles should be directed to the Registration Desk.LOST AND FOUNDLOST AND FOUND

Conference exhibits will be located at the Mobile Convention Center, Grand Ballroom. Vendors and participants are a very Conference exhibits will be located at the Mobile Convention Center, Grand Ballroom. Vendors and participants are a very important part of the conference. All registered delegates are encouraged to visit with them during the following hours:important part of the conference. All registered delegates are encouraged to visit with them during the following hours:

EXHIBIT HALLEXHIBIT HALL

SUNDAY: SUNDAY: 6-8p6-8pMONDAY: MONDAY: 8a-12p | Breakfast 8-9a8a-12p | Breakfast 8-9a

Visit the silent auction to bid and compete for great prizes from around our great state! The silent auction will be held during Visit the silent auction to bid and compete for great prizes from around our great state! The silent auction will be held during exhibit hall hours and will close at 9a on Monday morning. Proceeds from the silent auction support the Alabama Recreation exhibit hall hours and will close at 9a on Monday morning. Proceeds from the silent auction support the Alabama Recreation and Parks Foundation in its education initiatives, advocacy for parks and recreation, and scholarship programs.and Parks Foundation in its education initiatives, advocacy for parks and recreation, and scholarship programs.

SILENT AUCTIONSILENT AUCTION

The educational sessions offered at the conference have been planned in accordance with Continuing Education Unit The educational sessions offered at the conference have been planned in accordance with Continuing Education Unit requirements. Delegates are allowed to attend any sessions they so wish. You are responsible for keeping your CEU credit form. requirements. Delegates are allowed to attend any sessions they so wish. You are responsible for keeping your CEU credit form. ARPA does not keep forms on file. Credit will not be given if a delegate leaves prior to the conclusion of the session.ARPA does not keep forms on file. Credit will not be given if a delegate leaves prior to the conclusion of the session.

CEU CREDITCEU CREDIT

GENERAL INFORMATION

All education sessions are located in the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel. Breakout rooms are named Riverboat, Schooner, All education sessions are located in the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel. Breakout rooms are named Riverboat, Schooner, Windjammer, and Clipper.Windjammer, and Clipper.

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FOUR DIAMOND DINNER & DRINKSWelcome to Mobile and the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel. When not in meetings, we invite you to experience Mobile’s great dining and entertainment options. For local seafood and great dining in a casual setting, visit the Harbor Room on the second floor. Next to the lobby, stop by Fathoms and enjoy cold drinks, live music and outdoor fire pits. Renaissance Riverview Plaza offers Four Diamond service and some of the city’s best views. We are delighted you are a here.

To learn more, call 251.438.4000 or visit renaissanceriverview.com.

RENAISSANCE MOBILE RIVERVIEW PLAZA HOTEL 64 South Water Street Mobile, AL 36602 t: 251.438.4000 renaissanceriverview.com

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SUNDAY7a-4p7a-4p REGISTRATION - REGISTRATION - RENAISSANCE PRECONVENE 1RENAISSANCE PRECONVENE 11-2p1-2p EDUCATION SESSIONS - EDUCATION SESSIONS - RENAISSANCERENAISSANCE

SESSION 102 - SCHOONERSESSION 102 - SCHOONERTHE PROFESSIONAL RECREATORS CERTIFICATE AND THE PROFESSIONAL RECREATORS CERTIFICATE AND DIVERSIFYING YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTDIVERSIFYING YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTina Kitchens | Category: AllTina Kitchens | Category: AllFrom PRC to CPRP. What does that mean and how is it From PRC to CPRP. What does that mean and how is it beneficial? Learn tips on becoming a well-rounded Park and beneficial? Learn tips on becoming a well-rounded Park and Recreation Professional and steps toward certification.Recreation Professional and steps toward certification.

SESSION 101 - RIVERBOATSESSION 101 - RIVERBOATPLAYGROUND INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE: PRESERVE, PLAYGROUND INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE: PRESERVE, PROTECT, PROMOTE PART 1PROTECT, PROMOTE PART 1David Hill | Category: MaintenanceDavid Hill | Category: MaintenanceFor a playground to thrive, good maintenance is essential. For a playground to thrive, good maintenance is essential. Learn how to maximize your organization’s playground Learn how to maximize your organization’s playground maintenance efforts by properly identifying and correcting maintenance efforts by properly identifying and correcting potentially hazardous conditions on the playground. potentially hazardous conditions on the playground. This interactive session will help you define your maintenance This interactive session will help you define your maintenance plan as a key to protecting your investment, managing risk, plan as a key to protecting your investment, managing risk, improving children’s play experiences, promoting community improving children’s play experiences, promoting community values, and controlling expenses. Group activities allow values, and controlling expenses. Group activities allow participants to identify procedures for correcting hazardous participants to identify procedures for correcting hazardous conditions and to develop inspection protocols and procedures conditions and to develop inspection protocols and procedures for a sustainable playground maintenance program.for a sustainable playground maintenance program.

SESSION 103 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 103 - WINDJAMMERLEGISLATIVE ISSUES FACING PARKS & RECLEGISLATIVE ISSUES FACING PARKS & RECSteve Brown | Category: AllSteve Brown | Category: AllIntroduction of Steve Brown, lobbyist working with ARPA/Introduction of Steve Brown, lobbyist working with ARPA/ARPF. Steve will discuss current issues and facilitate a ARPF. Steve will discuss current issues and facilitate a discussion on current and future issues.discussion on current and future issues.

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

SESSION 101 - RIVERBOATSESSION 101 - RIVERBOATPLAYGROUND INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE: PRESERVE, PLAYGROUND INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE: PRESERVE, PROTECT, PROMOTE PART 2PROTECT, PROMOTE PART 2David Hill | Category: MaintenanceDavid Hill | Category: MaintenanceSession 101 continued.Session 101 continued.

SESSION 104 - SCHOONERSESSION 104 - SCHOONERDOES YOUR AGENCY STIFLE OR FACILITATE INNOVATIVE DOES YOUR AGENCY STIFLE OR FACILITATE INNOVATIVE IDEAS?IDEAS?John Crompton | Category: Programming & Admin.John Crompton | Category: Programming & Admin.Creativity is the key to an agency’s ongoing viability, but too Creativity is the key to an agency’s ongoing viability, but too often it is stifled by inadvertent negative administrative and often it is stifled by inadvertent negative administrative and managerial procedures. This session identifies the processes, managerial procedures. This session identifies the processes, structures and characteristics that nurture innovation and structures and characteristics that nurture innovation and specifies actions managers at all levels in the organization can specifies actions managers at all levels in the organization can take to build a pervasive culture for innovation in PARDs.take to build a pervasive culture for innovation in PARDs.

SESSION 105 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 105 - WINDJAMMERARE YOU IN A CONCESSION RECESSION?ARE YOU IN A CONCESSION RECESSION?Hunter Sharber | Category: Athletics & AdminHunter Sharber | Category: Athletics & AdminWhen you operate a ball park, a successful concession stand When you operate a ball park, a successful concession stand is the backbone of your venue. As a staple of American is the backbone of your venue. As a staple of American recreational activities your concession stand is a crucial part recreational activities your concession stand is a crucial part of your customers’ happiness and satisfaction. Learn tips and of your customers’ happiness and satisfaction. Learn tips and tricks on how to run the best concession stand.tricks on how to run the best concession stand.

SESSION 106 - CLIPPERSESSION 106 - CLIPPERTR EQUESTRIAN/TRULY CHOSEN PANELTR EQUESTRIAN/TRULY CHOSEN PANELEmily Fisher & Kelsey Rice | Category: TREmily Fisher & Kelsey Rice | Category: TRTruly ChosenTruly Chosen is an organization that was created for the Special is an organization that was created for the Special Needs community of Troy, Alabama. Therapeutic Riding Needs community of Troy, Alabama. Therapeutic Riding is discussed, including the benefits of, how it is done, why is discussed, including the benefits of, how it is done, why children should participate.children should participate.

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John L. Crompton holds the rank of University Distinguished Professor and is both a Regents Professor and John L. Crompton holds the rank of University Distinguished Professor and is both a Regents Professor and a Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University.a Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University. Dr. Crompton’s primary interests are in the areas of marketing and financing public leisure and tourism Dr. Crompton’s primary interests are in the areas of marketing and financing public leisure and tourism services. He is author or co-author of 18 books and a substantial number of articles which have been pub-services. He is author or co-author of 18 books and a substantial number of articles which have been pub-lished in the recreation, tourism, sport and marketing fields. He is the most published scholar in the history lished in the recreation, tourism, sport and marketing fields. He is the most published scholar in the history of both the parks and recreation, and the tourism fields.of both the parks and recreation, and the tourism fields. He was a member of the NRPA’s Board of Trustees for nine years and is a past president of four professional He was a member of the NRPA’s Board of Trustees for nine years and is a past president of four professional bodies: the Texas Recreation and Parks Society; the American Academy of Park and Recreation Adminis-bodies: the Texas Recreation and Parks Society; the American Academy of Park and Recreation Adminis-tration; the Society of Park and Recreation Educators and the Academy of Leisure Sciences. He is a Board tration; the Society of Park and Recreation Educators and the Academy of Leisure Sciences. He is a Board member of the National Recreation Foundation. member of the National Recreation Foundation.

“Quality experiences, lives and communities”“Quality experiences, lives and communities”

3:30-4:30p3:30-4:30p EDUCATION SESSIONS EDUCATION SESSIONS

4:45-6p4:45-6p GENERAL OPENING SESSION GENERAL OPENING SESSIONMOBILE CONVENTION CENTER - 201 ABCDMOBILE CONVENTION CENTER - 201 ABCDPRESIDING PRESIDING Billy Powell, ARPA PresidentBilly Powell, ARPA PresidentPRESENTATION OF COLORS PRESENTATION OF COLORS B.C. Rain High School Color GuardB.C. Rain High School Color GuardNATIONAL ANTHEM NATIONAL ANTHEM Leslie Pettaway, Mobile Parks & Recreation DepartmentLeslie Pettaway, Mobile Parks & Recreation Department INVOCATION INVOCATION John C. George; Rector of the Episocopal Church of the Good ShepherdJohn C. George; Rector of the Episocopal Church of the Good Shepherd OFFICIAL WELCOME OFFICIAL WELCOME Billy Powell, ARPA PresidentBilly Powell, ARPA President INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Billy Powell, ARPA PresidentBilly Powell, ARPA President KEYNOTE ADDRESS KEYNOTE ADDRESS John Crompton, Texas A&M UniversityJohn Crompton, Texas A&M UniversityDOOR PRIZE DRAWING & CLOSING DOOR PRIZE DRAWING & CLOSING Billy Powell, ARPA PresidentBilly Powell, ARPA President

JOHN CROMPTON, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYJOHN CROMPTON, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

SUNDAYSESSION 107 - RIVERBOATSESSION 107 - RIVERBOATTRANSFORMING AN OLDER FACILITY INTO AN EVENT TRANSFORMING AN OLDER FACILITY INTO AN EVENT VENUEVENUEBernard Lockhart | Category: Admin. & MaintenanceBernard Lockhart | Category: Admin. & MaintenanceJoin us to learn about the value of preserving older structures Join us to learn about the value of preserving older structures to benefit the community and generate revenue for yourself or to benefit the community and generate revenue for yourself or a municipality. a municipality.

SESSION 108 - SCHOONERSESSION 108 - SCHOONEROPTIMIZING REVENUE AND SOCIAL EQUITYOPTIMIZING REVENUE AND SOCIAL EQUITYJohn Crompton | Category: AdminJohn Crompton | Category: AdminThis session will discuss the relative merits of twelve This session will discuss the relative merits of twelve discounted premium mechanisms that can be used to achieve discounted premium mechanisms that can be used to achieve the balance of the Benefit Principle and the Ability to Pay the balance of the Benefit Principle and the Ability to Pay Principle. It will demonstrate that optimizing revenue through Principle. It will demonstrate that optimizing revenue through capturing consumer surplus and optimizing social equity to capturing consumer surplus and optimizing social equity to ensure full inclusion are not mutually exclusive outcomes.ensure full inclusion are not mutually exclusive outcomes.

SESSION 109 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 109 - WINDJAMMERFOOTBALL EQUIPMENT FITTING BY HELMETFITTING.COMFOOTBALL EQUIPMENT FITTING BY HELMETFITTING.COMDana Marquez | Category: AthleticsDana Marquez | Category: AthleticsIt is imperative to understand the purpose and proper fit of It is imperative to understand the purpose and proper fit of athletic equipment. This session teaches participants how to athletic equipment. This session teaches participants how to select and properly fit helmets, shoulder pads and footwear by select and properly fit helmets, shoulder pads and footwear by following manufacturers’ fitting guidelines.following manufacturers’ fitting guidelines.

SESSION 110 - CLIPPERSESSION 110 - CLIPPERSPECIAL OLYMPICS IN ALABAMASPECIAL OLYMPICS IN ALABAMARobert Bushong | Category: TRRobert Bushong | Category: TROrientation and awareness of Special Olympics Alabama. Orientation and awareness of Special Olympics Alabama. Learn about the origin, sports offered and how to volunteer.Learn about the origin, sports offered and how to volunteer.

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6-8p6-8p OPENING RECEPTION AND SILENT AUCTION OPENING RECEPTION AND SILENT AUCTION EXHIBIT HALL - EXHIBIT HALL - MOBILE CONVENTION CENTERMOBILE CONVENTION CENTER

EXHIBIT HALL RECEPTION

Visit over 50 vendors featuring state-of-the-art equipment and needs for parks and recreation service providers. See Visit over 50 vendors featuring state-of-the-art equipment and needs for parks and recreation service providers. See the latest amenities and register for drawings and prizes.the latest amenities and register for drawings and prizes.

The Exhibit Hall is the exclusive location for the silent auction. Bidding is open during Exhibit Hall hours and closes at The Exhibit Hall is the exclusive location for the silent auction. Bidding is open during Exhibit Hall hours and closes at 9a on Monday.9a on Monday.

Please see page 21 for a full exhibitor listing.Please see page 21 for a full exhibitor listing.

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LOW COUNTRY BOILFORT CONDE

Meet at 8:15 at the NE corner of Royal St. and Government St. for a Second Line

Parade led by the Jukebox Brass Band8:30-11p | Casual Attire

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9:15-10:15a9:15-10:15a EDUCATION SESSIONS EDUCATION SESSIONS8-9:15a 8-9:15a BREAKFAST - BREAKFAST - EXHIBIT HALL - MCCEXHIBIT HALL - MCC

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SESSION 201 - RIVERBOATSESSION 201 - RIVERBOATPARKS & RECREATION, SAFETY IN THE WORK PLACEPARKS & RECREATION, SAFETY IN THE WORK PLACEJacob Fannin | Category: Admin. & MaintenanceJacob Fannin | Category: Admin. & Maintenance This session will cover a broad list of Occupational Health  This session will cover a broad list of Occupational Health & Safety topics as it applies to your employee’s everyday & Safety topics as it applies to your employee’s everyday activity. Real world “case study” examples will be shown in an activity. Real world “case study” examples will be shown in an effort to relate the experiences of others with Recreational effort to relate the experiences of others with Recreational management. These examples will show how and why management. These examples will show how and why management has the responsibility to positively alter their management has the responsibility to positively alter their employee’s workplace.employee’s workplace.

SESSION 202 - SCHOONERSESSION 202 - SCHOONERARE WE HAVING FUN YET? CREATING A FUN, ENGAGING, ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? CREATING A FUN, ENGAGING, AND PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCEAND PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCEMaureen Dougherty | Category: Admin. & ProgrammingMaureen Dougherty | Category: Admin. & ProgrammingAs leaders, our job is to empower others to be passionate As leaders, our job is to empower others to be passionate about their careers and actively engage in the work day. about their careers and actively engage in the work day. Many professionals feel that having fun at work decreases Many professionals feel that having fun at work decreases productivity, yet the opposite is true! Fun and laughter create productivity, yet the opposite is true! Fun and laughter create a positive work environment that includes our customers and a positive work environment that includes our customers and clients. Negativity is pervasive, but Positivity is contagious!clients. Negativity is pervasive, but Positivity is contagious!

SESSION 203 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 203 - WINDJAMMERHOW CONFIDENT ARE YOU IN YOUR CITY’S VOLUNTEER HOW CONFIDENT ARE YOU IN YOUR CITY’S VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND SCREENING PROGRAM?BACKGROUND SCREENING PROGRAM?Chris Goodman | Category: Athletics & ProgrammingChris Goodman | Category: Athletics & ProgrammingProfessionals want to keep known “high-risk” individuals Professionals want to keep known “high-risk” individuals from gaining access to children on public facilities under their from gaining access to children on public facilities under their control. Low cost programs leave a dangerously large number control. Low cost programs leave a dangerously large number of criminal records going undiscovered and leaving the agency of criminal records going undiscovered and leaving the agency at risk for falling under the national standards.at risk for falling under the national standards.

SESSION 204 - CLIPPERSESSION 204 - CLIPPERTHERAPEUTIC RECREATION IN THE BOOMING SENIOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION IN THE BOOMING SENIOR POPULATIONPOPULATIONAshley-Nicole Ross Flowers | Category: Programming & TRAshley-Nicole Ross Flowers | Category: Programming & TRTR can assist in an increasingly growing diverse aging TR can assist in an increasingly growing diverse aging population. This requires a variety of programming that population. This requires a variety of programming that utilizes opportunities to educate and increase membership. An utilizes opportunities to educate and increase membership. An overview of the programs and events that Mobile Parks and overview of the programs and events that Mobile Parks and Recreation Departments’ Senior Division offers to its citizens Recreation Departments’ Senior Division offers to its citizens will be presented.will be presented.

SESSION 205 - RIVERBOATSESSION 205 - RIVERBOATHOMELESS ISSUESHOMELESS ISSUESMichon Trent | Category: Admin. & ProgrammingMichon Trent | Category: Admin. & ProgrammingOverview of how the City of Mobile has handled the situation Overview of how the City of Mobile has handled the situation of homeless individuals in our parks and other public spaces of homeless individuals in our parks and other public spaces around the city.around the city.

SESSION 206 - SCHOONERSESSION 206 - SCHOONERTO THY OWN SELF BE TRUE: THE BENEFITS OF KNOWING TO THY OWN SELF BE TRUE: THE BENEFITS OF KNOWING YOURSELF BEFORE MANAGING OTHERSYOURSELF BEFORE MANAGING OTHERSMaureen Dougherty | Category: Admin.Maureen Dougherty | Category: Admin.Sometimes we must look beyond our superficial exterior to Sometimes we must look beyond our superficial exterior to closely examine our own personality traits, strengths, and closely examine our own personality traits, strengths, and weaknesses. Having a better understanding of who we are weaknesses. Having a better understanding of who we are before we begin to understand how to manage and inspire before we begin to understand how to manage and inspire others is a “must have” leadership competency in the 21st others is a “must have” leadership competency in the 21st Century! “Let’s Go Learn More About Us!”Century! “Let’s Go Learn More About Us!”

SESSION 207 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 207 - WINDJAMMERREC SPORTS ROUNDTABLE: RENTALS AND ASSOCIATIONSREC SPORTS ROUNDTABLE: RENTALS AND ASSOCIATIONSKenny Thompson | Category: AthleticsKenny Thompson | Category: AthleticsJoin the ARPA Recreational Sports Committee for a discussion Join the ARPA Recreational Sports Committee for a discussion on the pros and cons of facility rentals. Discuss the various on the pros and cons of facility rentals. Discuss the various athletic associations. Receive updates from the Recreational athletic associations. Receive updates from the Recreational Sports Committee.Sports Committee.

SESSION 208 - CLIPPERSESSION 208 - CLIPPERDISABILITY ETIQUETTEDISABILITY ETIQUETTEDavid Kyle | Category: TRDavid Kyle | Category: TRThis session will describe the benefits of physical activity and This session will describe the benefits of physical activity and provide information on how to best communicate with people provide information on how to best communicate with people with varying disabilities.with varying disabilities.

7:30-4p7:30-4p REGISTRATION - REGISTRATION - RENAISSANCE PRECONVENERENAISSANCE PRECONVENE

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1:30-2:30p1:30-2:30p EDUCATION SESSIONS EDUCATION SESSIONS

11:30a-1:30p 11:30a-1:30p APRA BUSINESS MEETING - APRA BUSINESS MEETING - RENAISSANCE JUBILEE STE.RENAISSANCE JUBILEE STE. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

2:45-3:45p2:45-3:45p EDUCATION SESSIONS EDUCATION SESSIONS

MONDAY

SESSION 209 - RIVERBOATSESSION 209 - RIVERBOATCHLORINE! WHICH SANITIZER IS RIGHT FOR MY FACILITY?CHLORINE! WHICH SANITIZER IS RIGHT FOR MY FACILITY?Steve Janorschke | Category: MaintenanceSteve Janorschke | Category: MaintenanceWe’ll discuss the main types of chlorine/sanitizers used in We’ll discuss the main types of chlorine/sanitizers used in commercial aquatic pools and splash pads. You’ll learn Pros commercial aquatic pools and splash pads. You’ll learn Pros and Cons for calcium hypochlorite, liquid chlorine, tri-chlor and Cons for calcium hypochlorite, liquid chlorine, tri-chlor and saline (salt) systems just to name a few.and saline (salt) systems just to name a few.

SESSION 210 - SCHOONERSESSION 210 - SCHOONER5 GENERATIONS 5 GENERATIONS Maureen Dougherty | Category: Admin.Maureen Dougherty | Category: Admin.How do we empower others to rise above the status quo and How do we empower others to rise above the status quo and create an environment conducive to innovative thinking? create an environment conducive to innovative thinking? Once empowered to act, staff can power up their creativity to Once empowered to act, staff can power up their creativity to produce new, innovative ideas and suggestions for dealing with produce new, innovative ideas and suggestions for dealing with old, repetitive problems. All businesses must be innovative to old, repetitive problems. All businesses must be innovative to respond to the growing and constantly changing demands of respond to the growing and constantly changing demands of the constituents we serve. “Let’s Go Be Innovative!”the constituents we serve. “Let’s Go Be Innovative!”

SESSION 212 - CLIPPERSESSION 212 - CLIPPERSOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF RECREATIONAL DRUMMING PROGRAMSRECREATIONAL DRUMMING PROGRAMSJohn Scalici | Category: Programming and TRJohn Scalici | Category: Programming and TRRecreational drumming programs are an intergenerational Recreational drumming programs are an intergenerational activity enjoyed by everyone regardless of age or ability. With activity enjoyed by everyone regardless of age or ability. With guidance of a professional facilitator, groups can play simple guidance of a professional facilitator, groups can play simple rhythms together, creating an atmosphere of togetherness, rhythms together, creating an atmosphere of togetherness, rejuvenation and relaxation.rejuvenation and relaxation.

SESSION 211 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 211 - WINDJAMMERTRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR SPORT COACHESTRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR SPORT COACHESRoch King | Category: AthleticsRoch King | Category: AthleticsAmerican society has asked a lot from its organized youth American society has asked a lot from its organized youth sports. A key element in the successful operation of youth sports. A key element in the successful operation of youth sports is the Coach. Optimal youth sport coaching requires sports is the Coach. Optimal youth sport coaching requires both training and education. This session will exam the role of both training and education. This session will exam the role of the Coach Safely Act and USOC’s Quality Coaching Framework the Coach Safely Act and USOC’s Quality Coaching Framework in coach and athlete development. in coach and athlete development.

SESSION 213 - RIVERBOATSESSION 213 - RIVERBOATMAINTENANCE & OPERATION OF SPLASH PAD MAINTENANCE & OPERATION OF SPLASH PAD RECIRCULATION SYSTEMSRECIRCULATION SYSTEMSTom Karst | Category: MaintenanceTom Karst | Category: MaintenanceBasic details of how to operate and maintain a splash pad Basic details of how to operate and maintain a splash pad recirculating system.recirculating system.

SESSION 214- SCHOONERSESSION 214- SCHOONERPROGRAM GUIDE INNOVATIONPROGRAM GUIDE INNOVATIONJan Hincappie | Category: ProgrammingJan Hincappie | Category: ProgrammingLearn to develop an award-winning program guide that Learn to develop an award-winning program guide that will represent your community in a positive, professional will represent your community in a positive, professional manner and generate interest about your programs, parks manner and generate interest about your programs, parks and facilities. This session will cover program descriptions, and facilities. This session will cover program descriptions, learning outcomes, photography, partnerships, advertising, learning outcomes, photography, partnerships, advertising, and general format.and general format.

SESSION 215 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 215 - WINDJAMMERDITCH YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLEDITCH YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLEJason Magnum | Category: AllJason Magnum | Category: AllIn a time where departments are instructed to “do more with In a time where departments are instructed to “do more with less” and “just find a way,” leadership often takes a backseat less” and “just find a way,” leadership often takes a backseat to daily management tasks. Attendees will explore the value to daily management tasks. Attendees will explore the value of developing leadership behaviors and answer key questions of developing leadership behaviors and answer key questions necessary for the development of a personal leadership necessary for the development of a personal leadership philosophy.philosophy.

SESSION 216 - CLIPPERSESSION 216 - CLIPPERADAPTED SPORTS PART 1ADAPTED SPORTS PART 1Lisa Dorman | Category: TRLisa Dorman | Category: TRThis hands-on session will provide a hands-on learning This hands-on session will provide a hands-on learning experience of several adapted sportsexperience of several adapted sports

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SESSION 217 - RIVERBOATSESSION 217 - RIVERBOATHOW MOBILE SUPPORTS MARDI GRASHOW MOBILE SUPPORTS MARDI GRASDan Otto | Category: ProgrammingDan Otto | Category: ProgrammingIn this session you will hear how the City of Mobile plans for In this session you will hear how the City of Mobile plans for large crowds, public safety and clean-up after Mardi Gras. This large crowds, public safety and clean-up after Mardi Gras. This panel discussion will include representatives from Police, Fire panel discussion will include representatives from Police, Fire Rescue and Public Works Departments.Rescue and Public Works Departments.

SESSION 218- SCHOONERSESSION 218- SCHOONERMENTORING - UNUSED RESOURCE FOR TEAM BUILDINGMENTORING - UNUSED RESOURCE FOR TEAM BUILDINGJan Hincappie | Category: AllJan Hincappie | Category: AllExperienced recreation and parks professionals have a wealth Experienced recreation and parks professionals have a wealth of knowledge to share with others in our field. This session will of knowledge to share with others in our field. This session will cover the basics of mentoring young professionals and how to cover the basics of mentoring young professionals and how to ignite a professional connection that can last a lifetime. By ignite a professional connection that can last a lifetime. By the time you leave the session we hope you are prepared to the time you leave the session we hope you are prepared to connect, share and inspire!connect, share and inspire!

SESSION 219 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 219 - WINDJAMMERYOUR TEAM IS NOT AS MESSED UP AS YOU THINKYOUR TEAM IS NOT AS MESSED UP AS YOU THINKJason Magnum | Category: AllJason Magnum | Category: AllHaving a dynamic team is one of the most important Having a dynamic team is one of the most important ingredients in the recipe for the success of your organization. ingredients in the recipe for the success of your organization. Unfortunately vibrant teams don’t just ‘happen’ it takes careful Unfortunately vibrant teams don’t just ‘happen’ it takes careful planning, leadership and knowledge of how teams grow and planning, leadership and knowledge of how teams grow and develop over time. Even the most successful teams go through develop over time. Even the most successful teams go through times of trial before seeing success. This session will focus on times of trial before seeing success. This session will focus on the stages of team development, and will give managers the the stages of team development, and will give managers the tools help teams progress to a state of high productivity.tools help teams progress to a state of high productivity.

SESSION 216 - CLIPPERSESSION 216 - CLIPPERADAPTED SPORTS PART 2ADAPTED SPORTS PART 2Lisa Dorman | Category: TRLisa Dorman | Category: TRSession 216 continued.Session 216 continued.

MARDI GRAS SOCIALMARDI GRAS SOCIAL

Meet at 6:30 at the NE corner of Royal St. and

Government St. for a Second Line Parade led by the Excelsior Brass Band

7-9:30p | Business Casual and Mardi Gras Attire

HISTORY MUSEUM OF MOBILEHISTORY MUSEUM OF MOBILE

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9-10a9-10a EDUCATION SESSIONS EDUCATION SESSIONS

10:15-11:15a10:15-11:15a EDUCATION SESSIONS EDUCATION SESSIONS

TUESDAY

SESSION 301 - RIVERBOATSESSION 301 - RIVERBOATGREEN INDUSTRY WEB PORTAL TRAININGGREEN INDUSTRY WEB PORTAL TRAININGFred Kapp | Category: MaintenanceFred Kapp | Category: MaintenanceOverview of Green Industry Web Portal and Partners Overview of Green Industry Web Portal and Partners certification programs including landscape management, certification programs including landscape management, turfgrass management, pest management and Specialty Crops.turfgrass management, pest management and Specialty Crops.

SESSION 302- SCHOONERSESSION 302- SCHOONERFINDING YOUR INNER RISK MANAGERFINDING YOUR INNER RISK MANAGERJason Mangum | Category: AdminJason Mangum | Category: AdminRisk management is often a topic that parks and recreation Risk management is often a topic that parks and recreation professionals try to avoid. Risk management, however is a professionals try to avoid. Risk management, however is a tool that is essential to minimize legal liabilities and personal tool that is essential to minimize legal liabilities and personal injuries, and has been identified as a best practice, and injuries, and has been identified as a best practice, and accreditation requirement for our industry. Risk management accreditation requirement for our industry. Risk management is an on-going process that must be systematically evaluated is an on-going process that must be systematically evaluated for effectiveness and adjustments made as appropriate. for effectiveness and adjustments made as appropriate.

SESSION 303 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 303 - WINDJAMMERARPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORIENTATIONARPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORIENTATIONGary Minor | Category: ARPAGary Minor | Category: ARPAThis session is open to current and incoming ARPA board This session is open to current and incoming ARPA board members, district chairs, and committee chairs only. Incoming members, district chairs, and committee chairs only. Incoming President Gary Minor will lead an orientation for goals, President Gary Minor will lead an orientation for goals, objectives and strategies for the year.objectives and strategies for the year.

SESSION 304 - CLIPPERSESSION 304 - CLIPPERACTIVE TEAMBUILDING, DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVE TEAMBUILDING, DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PART 1FELLOWSHIP PART 1Larry Johnson | Category: Programming & TRLarry Johnson | Category: Programming & TRTeaching people how to be quality leaders also requires lessons Teaching people how to be quality leaders also requires lessons in following. This session will teach team building activities in following. This session will teach team building activities that encourage participation, accountability, and determine that encourage participation, accountability, and determine when to step up and let others lead. In a nutshell, this will be when to step up and let others lead. In a nutshell, this will be great for those who wear mutiple hats on the job!great for those who wear mutiple hats on the job!

SESSION 305 - RIVERBOATSESSION 305 - RIVERBOATTREE SELECTION AND CARE IN ALABAMA PARKSTREE SELECTION AND CARE IN ALABAMA PARKSFred Kapp | Category: MaintenanceFred Kapp | Category: MaintenanceAlabama Urban Forestry Association’s Executive Director Alabama Urban Forestry Association’s Executive Director Fred Kapp will present a concise list of pest resistant trees, Fred Kapp will present a concise list of pest resistant trees, their proper installation and management to greatly improve their proper installation and management to greatly improve Alabama park’s aesthetic and functional environment. Goals Alabama park’s aesthetic and functional environment. Goals include proper tree selection, installation and management. include proper tree selection, installation and management. Poorly maintained trees create hazards in parks and staffers Poorly maintained trees create hazards in parks and staffers should be able to avoid many issues with some basic should be able to avoid many issues with some basic understanding of tree selection and care.understanding of tree selection and care.

SESSION 306- SCHOONERSESSION 306- SCHOONERSEIZE THE DAY NOT YOUR PHONESEIZE THE DAY NOT YOUR PHONEJason Mangum | Category: AdminJason Mangum | Category: AdminUnderstand how our screen obsessions are distracting and Understand how our screen obsessions are distracting and stealing time at the expense of family, jobs, health and stealing time at the expense of family, jobs, health and outdoor experiences.outdoor experiences.

SESSION 307 - WINDJAMMERSESSION 307 - WINDJAMMERDEMENTIA TSUNAMIDEMENTIA TSUNAMIGina Germany | Category: TRGina Germany | Category: TRHow to recognize, and approach someone who is living with all How to recognize, and approach someone who is living with all forms dementia including Alzheimer’s.forms dementia including Alzheimer’s.

SESSION 304 - CLIPPERSESSION 304 - CLIPPERACTIVE TEAMBUILDING, DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVE TEAMBUILDING, DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PART 2FELLOWSHIP PART 2Larry Johnson | Category: Programming & TRLarry Johnson | Category: Programming & TRSession 304 continued.Session 304 continued.

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11:15-1:30a11:15-1:30a DISTRICT MEETINGS - NETWORK WITH DISTRICT REPS DISTRICT MEETINGS - NETWORK WITH DISTRICT REPS LUNCH ON YOUR OWN LUNCH ON YOUR OWN2-4p2-4p NETWORKING SCAVENGER HUNT NETWORKING SCAVENGER HUNT DOWNTOWN MOBILE DOWNTOWN MOBILE MEET IN RENAISSANCE HOTEL LOBBY MEET IN RENAISSANCE HOTEL LOBBY

5:30-6p5:30-6p PAST PRESIDENTS’ RECEPTION - PAST PRESIDENTS’ RECEPTION - BON SECOUR BAY 2 & 3BON SECOUR BAY 2 & 3

TUESDAY

CLOSING BANQUETCLOSING BANQUETReception: 6:10-6:30pReception: 6:10-6:30pBanquet: 6:30-8:30pBanquet: 6:30-8:30p

Formal and Festive AttireFormal and Festive AttireFine Dining | Cash BarFine Dining | Cash Bar

Annual Awards PresentationAnnual Awards Presentation

BON SECOUR BAY 2-3BON SECOUR BAY 2-3

CLOSING SOCIALCLOSING SOCIALBON SECOUR BAY 1BON SECOUR BAY 1

9-11p9-11pCasual AttireCasual Attire

DJ and Snacks | Cash BarDJ and Snacks | Cash Bar

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EXHIBIT HALL MAP - MOBILE CONVENTION CENTEREXHIBIT HALL MAP - MOBILE CONVENTION CENTER

Exhibit Hall Hours:Exhibit Hall Hours:Sunday, January 26 | 6-8pSunday, January 26 | 6-8pMonday, January 27 | 8a-12pMonday, January 27 | 8a-12p

Exhibit Hall Opening and Reception:Exhibit Hall Opening and Reception:Sunday, January 26 | 6-8pSunday, January 26 | 6-8p

Exhibit Hall Breakfast:Exhibit Hall Breakfast:Monday, January 27 | 8-9:15aMonday, January 27 | 8-9:15a

Door prizes, food, beverages and more!Door prizes, food, beverages and more!

Silent Auction will be open during exhibit hall hours. The last call for bids Silent Auction will be open during exhibit hall hours. The last call for bids is 9a Monday.is 9a Monday.

EXHIBIT HALL INFORMATION

ENTRANCEENTRANCE

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EXHIBITOR LISTING5353 ALABAMA DIXIE SOFTBALL ALABAMA DIXIE SOFTBALLWarren Bowron, State DirectorWarren Bowron, State Director218 Lakewood Drive | Enterprise, AL 36330218 Lakewood Drive | Enterprise, AL 36330334.477.6047 | bowronw@yahoo.com334.477.6047 | bowronw@yahoo.comBooth Reps: Warren Bowron, Diann Mathews, Dan Capps, Booth Reps: Warren Bowron, Diann Mathews, Dan Capps, Rhonda BowronRhonda Bowron

Dixie.org - We are a softball & baseball organization to help all Dixie.org - We are a softball & baseball organization to help all girls & boys play.girls & boys play.

1212 AMERICAN RAMP COMPANYAMERICAN RAMP COMPANYEvan Moss, Action Sports Spec.Evan Moss, Action Sports Spec.601 S. McKinley Ave. | Joplin, MO 64801601 S. McKinley Ave. | Joplin, MO 64801417.206.6816 | evan@americanrampcompany.com 417.206.6816 | evan@americanrampcompany.com Booth Reps: Jeremy Jones, John Hunter, Evan Moss, Tim Booth Reps: Jeremy Jones, John Hunter, Evan Moss, Tim BarbockBarbockWe partner with communities to plan, design and build skate We partner with communities to plan, design and build skate and bike recreation areas for public parks.and bike recreation areas for public parks.

2121 AMERICAN TENNIS COURTS, INC.AMERICAN TENNIS COURTS, INC.Penny LeBlanc-Kasmia Penny LeBlanc-Kasmia 1272 Bolton’s Branch Dr. | Mobile, AL 366061272 Bolton’s Branch Dr. | Mobile, AL 36606251.476.6714 | penny@americantenniscourts.net 251.476.6714 | penny@americantenniscourts.net Booth Reps: Penny LeBlanc-KasmiaBooth Reps: Penny LeBlanc-KasmiaCommercial construction of all types of tennis courts including design, Commercial construction of all types of tennis courts including design, basework, surfacing, fencing, lighting, and paving. In addition, we also basework, surfacing, fencing, lighting, and paving. In addition, we also construct running tracks, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, construct running tracks, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, chipping and putting greens and indoor facilities.chipping and putting greens and indoor facilities.

3232 ARPA COACH SAFELY INITIATIVEARPA COACH SAFELY INITIATIVEDrew Ferguson, PresidentDrew Ferguson, PresidentPO Box 230579 | Montgomery, AL 36123PO Box 230579 | Montgomery, AL 36123334.279.9160 | dferguson@coachsafely.org334.279.9160 | dferguson@coachsafely.orgBooth Reps: Drew Ferguson, Jack Crowe, Steve BrownBooth Reps: Drew Ferguson, Jack Crowe, Steve Brown

Mission: To keep Alabama’s children in youth sports active, Mission: To keep Alabama’s children in youth sports active, healthy and safe, while being in compliance with the 2018 Coach healthy and safe, while being in compliance with the 2018 Coach Safely Act.Safely Act.

4747 BSN SPORTS BSN SPORTSJamie Potts, Event ManagerJamie Potts, Event Manager14460 Varsity Brands Way | Farmers Branch, TX 7524414460 Varsity Brands Way | Farmers Branch, TX 75244972.406.3413 | jpotts@bsnsports.com 972.406.3413 | jpotts@bsnsports.com Booth Reps: Mike SimmonsBooth Reps: Mike Simmons

Sports apparel and equipmentSports apparel and equipment

4040 (BPA) BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION(BPA) BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATIONDavid Lockridge, State DirectorDavid Lockridge, State Director110 Windy Hill Road | Rainbow City, AL 35906110 Windy Hill Road | Rainbow City, AL 35906256.504.7550 | davidlockridge@gmail.com 256.504.7550 | davidlockridge@gmail.com Booth Reps: Matt Hamilton, Dee Black, David Lockridge, Booth Reps: Matt Hamilton, Dee Black, David Lockridge, Dennie ShoemakerDennie Shoemaker

Recreational league baseball programsRecreational league baseball programs

2727 BARGE DESIGNBARGE DESIGNSteve Provost Steve Provost 3535 Grandview Parkway, Ste. 500 | Birmingham, AL 352433535 Grandview Parkway, Ste. 500 | Birmingham, AL 35243205.298.6074 | Steve.Provost@bargedesign.com205.298.6074 | Steve.Provost@bargedesign.comBooth Reps: Steve Provost, Ben AdamsBooth Reps: Steve Provost, Ben Adams

Park planning and design; architecture and engineering servicesPark planning and design; architecture and engineering services

3333 BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC.BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC.Carissa Hale, Bid AssistantCarissa Hale, Bid Assistant6831 So. Sweetwater Road | Lithia Springs, GA 301226831 So. Sweetwater Road | Lithia Springs, GA 30122800.248.2547 | info@blissproducts.com 800.248.2547 | info@blissproducts.com Booth Reps: Amanda StacyBooth Reps: Amanda Stacy

We provide playground equipment, dog park equipment, shade We provide playground equipment, dog park equipment, shade structures & shelters, site amenities, playground surfacing, structures & shelters, site amenities, playground surfacing, athletic equipment and outdoor fitness equipment.athletic equipment and outdoor fitness equipment.

1111 AMERICAN CARNIVAL MARTAMERICAN CARNIVAL MARTJenfifer Ferguson Jenfifer Ferguson 4101 Tyus Carrollton Road | Carrollton, GA 301174101 Tyus Carrollton Road | Carrollton, GA 30117678.316.6453 | jennifer@funcarnival.com 678.316.6453 | jennifer@funcarnival.com Booth Reps: Jennifer FergusonBooth Reps: Jennifer Ferguson

Novelties for year-round events.Novelties for year-round events.

5555 CINTAS CORPORATION CINTAS CORPORATIONEric McCalpine, Major Acct. MangerEric McCalpine, Major Acct. Manger3437 Kauloosa Ave | Tuscaloosa, AL 354013437 Kauloosa Ave | Tuscaloosa, AL 35401205.233.1736 | mccalpinee@cintas.com 205.233.1736 | mccalpinee@cintas.com Booth Reps: Eric McCalpine, Charles Childress, Tiffany DenneyBooth Reps: Eric McCalpine, Charles Childress, Tiffany Denney

Uniforms, mops, mats, towels, janitorial supplies, cleaning Uniforms, mops, mats, towels, janitorial supplies, cleaning supplies, First Aid Suppliessupplies, First Aid Supplies

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EXHIBITOR LISTING

33 GMC, INC GMC, INCJohn Bricken, EVP Landscape ArchitectureJohn Bricken, EVP Landscape Architecture2660 Eastchase Lane | Montgomery, AL 361172660 Eastchase Lane | Montgomery, AL 36117334.271.3200 | john.bricken@gmcnetwork.com334.271.3200 | john.bricken@gmcnetwork.comBooth Reps: John Bricken, Dale Brasher, Brandon Bias, David Booth Reps: John Bricken, Dale Brasher, Brandon Bias, David ParkerParker

2525 DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION DISC GOLF ASSOCIATIONTom Monroe, World ChampTom Monroe, World Champ3520 Lynngate Circle | Hoover, AL 352163520 Lynngate Circle | Hoover, AL 35216205.903.2260 | pdgatom33@gmail.com 205.903.2260 | pdgatom33@gmail.com Booth Reps: Tom Monroe, Wayne WaltersBooth Reps: Tom Monroe, Wayne Walters

Disc Golf targets and Course DesignDisc Golf targets and Course Design

2929 DUFFIELD AQUATICS DUFFIELD AQUATICSAlison Youngblood, Vice-PresidentAlison Youngblood, Vice-President864.226.5500 | ayoungblood@duffieldaquatics.com 864.226.5500 | ayoungblood@duffieldaquatics.com Booth reps: Alison Youngblood, Cory Goodman, Dan KrutulesBooth reps: Alison Youngblood, Cory Goodman, Dan Krutules

Commercial swimming pool equipmentCommercial swimming pool equipment

11 GIFFEN RECREATION CO INC GIFFEN RECREATION CO INCJim Giffen, PresidentJim Giffen, President115D Hilltop Business Dr | Pelham, AL 35124115D Hilltop Business Dr | Pelham, AL 35124205.982.6233 | giffenrec@att.net 205.982.6233 | giffenrec@att.net Booth Reps: Lorene Benton, Sam BentonBooth Reps: Lorene Benton, Sam Benton

Commercial playground and architectural site furnishingsCommercial playground and architectural site furnishings

1919 GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATIONGREAT SOUTHERN RECREATIONAbby Vance, OwnerAbby Vance, Owner2441-Q Old Fort Pkwy #4622441-Q Old Fort Pkwy #462Murfreesboro, TN 37128Murfreesboro, TN 37128800.390.8438 | abby@greatsouthernrec.com 800.390.8438 | abby@greatsouthernrec.com Booth Reps: Jonas Bailey, Kyle PeggramBooth Reps: Jonas Bailey, Kyle Peggram

We design, sell and build commercial playgrounds, splashpads, We design, sell and build commercial playgrounds, splashpads, site amenities, pavilions and sunshades.site amenities, pavilions and sunshades.

1414 GRAND SLAM SAFETY GRAND SLAM SAFETYSam LyndakerSam Lyndaker576 Danielle Drive | Clarksville, TN576 Danielle Drive | Clarksville, TN315.286.6584 | sam@grandslamsafety.com 315.286.6584 | sam@grandslamsafety.com Booth Reps: Sam LyndakerBooth Reps: Sam Lyndaker

Sole provider of the SPECTO System, as well as many more Sole provider of the SPECTO System, as well as many more netting needsnetting needs

1515 COLLIER ENGINEERING COLLIER ENGINEERINGMichael Pavin, Survey & Design Mgr & Chad CollierMichael Pavin, Survey & Design Mgr & Chad Collier2949 Nolensville Pike | Nashville, TN 372112949 Nolensville Pike | Nashville, TN 37211615.429.4253 |michael.pavin@collierengineering.com 615.429.4253 |michael.pavin@collierengineering.com Booth Reps: Michael Pavin, Chad CollierBooth Reps: Michael Pavin, Chad Collier

Park planning and design services including civil engineering, Park planning and design services including civil engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying and construction landscape architecture, land surveying and construction managementmanagement

4646 HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CVBHUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CVBMark McCarter, Convention Sales ManagerMark McCarter, Convention Sales Manager500 Church Street Suite 100 | Huntsville, AL 35801500 Church Street Suite 100 | Huntsville, AL 35801256.551.2334 | mccarter@huntsville.org 256.551.2334 | mccarter@huntsville.org Booth Reps: Mark McCarterBooth Reps: Mark McCarter

The Huntsville CVB is excited to partner with the City of Hunts-The Huntsville CVB is excited to partner with the City of Hunts-ville Parks & Recreation and Madison Parks & Recreation to host ville Parks & Recreation and Madison Parks & Recreation to host the 2022 ARPA State Conference.the 2022 ARPA State Conference.

24+3124+31 J.A. DAWSON J.A. DAWSONDrew Warren, Sales AssociateDrew Warren, Sales AssociatePO Box 1178 | Pelham, AL 35124PO Box 1178 | Pelham, AL 35124205.663.5058 | dwarren@jadawsonco.com 205.663.5058 | dwarren@jadawsonco.com Booth Reps: Drew Warren, Craig Struthers, Kight JonesBooth Reps: Drew Warren, Craig Struthers, Kight Jones

Playground equipment, splashpads, shades, shelters, site Playground equipment, splashpads, shades, shelters, site furnishingsfurnishings

22 JANCO360 JANCO360Steven JanorschkeSteven JanorschkePO Box 660821 | Birmingham, AL 35216PO Box 660821 | Birmingham, AL 35216205.908.7415 | steven@janco360.com 205.908.7415 | steven@janco360.com Booth Reps: Steven Janorschke, Brent Williams, Brian BokowyBooth Reps: Steven Janorschke, Brent Williams, Brian Bokowy

Commercial swimming pool equipment, service and chemicals Commercial swimming pool equipment, service and chemicals from an award winning companyfrom an award winning company

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55 KORKAT KORKATJessica Harris,Jessica Harris,221 Cable Industrial Way | Carrollton, GA 30117221 Cable Industrial Way | Carrollton, GA 30117770.214.9322 | jessicah@korkat.com 770.214.9322 | jessicah@korkat.com Booth Reps: Jessica HarrisBooth Reps: Jessica Harris

1010 LOSE DESIGN LOSE DESIGNWhit Alexander, Executive VPWhit Alexander, Executive VP220 W Crogan Street Ste 100 | Lawrenceville, GA 30046220 W Crogan Street Ste 100 | Lawrenceville, GA 30046770.338.0017 | walexander@lose.design 770.338.0017 | walexander@lose.design Booth Reps: Whit AlexanderBooth Reps: Whit Alexander

Professional landscape architecture, engineering and planning Professional landscape architecture, engineering and planning services for the parks and recreation industry.services for the parks and recreation industry.

EXHIBITOR LISTING2222 JEFCOAT RECREATION JEFCOAT RECREATIONDoyle Jefcoat, Co-OwnerDoyle Jefcoat, Co-OwnerPO Box 6197 | Pearl, MS 29288PO Box 6197 | Pearl, MS 29288601.624.8351 | doyle@jefcoatrecreation.com 601.624.8351 | doyle@jefcoatrecreation.com Booth Reps: Doyle JefcoatBooth Reps: Doyle Jefcoat

Playground & Recreation Equipment/Pavilions & Shelters/Site Playground & Recreation Equipment/Pavilions & Shelters/Site Amenities/Splash Pads/Safety Surfacing/FencingAmenities/Splash Pads/Safety Surfacing/Fencing

2020 KOMPAN KOMPANSuzanne Bertran, Marketing CommunicationsSuzanne Bertran, Marketing Communications605 W Howard Lane | Austin, TX 78753605 W Howard Lane | Austin, TX 78753512.561.0836 | suzber@kompan.com 512.561.0836 | suzber@kompan.com Booth reps: Luci RayBooth reps: Luci RayKOMPAN is a world leader in playground and outdoor sport & fitness KOMPAN is a world leader in playground and outdoor sport & fitness solutions. All of our solutions are backed by extensive research, user solutions. All of our solutions are backed by extensive research, user tested, and manufactured with the highest quality materials. Our tested, and manufactured with the highest quality materials. Our universally designed solutions motivate play and movement for users of universally designed solutions motivate play and movement for users of all ages and abilities.all ages and abilities.

3535 LINCOLN AQUATICS LINCOLN AQUATICSApril Cherry April Cherry 109 Northpark Blvd | Covington, LA 70433109 Northpark Blvd | Covington, LA 70433985.801.5360 | april.cherry@poolcorp.com 985.801.5360 | april.cherry@poolcorp.com Booth Reps: Jim Settle, Shannon Smith, Jay DennisBooth Reps: Jim Settle, Shannon Smith, Jay DennisFor 65 years, Lincoln Aquatics has served commercial pool operators For 65 years, Lincoln Aquatics has served commercial pool operators with new and improved product selections and faster delivery. No one with new and improved product selections and faster delivery. No one beats our nationwide distribution capability. Our reputation is built beats our nationwide distribution capability. Our reputation is built on our knowledgeable staff, prompt personal service and the highest on our knowledgeable staff, prompt personal service and the highest quality products available.quality products available.

1717 MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTINGNick Mauer, Tradeshow CoordinatorNick Mauer, Tradeshow Coordinator100 1st Avenue West | Oskaloosa, IA 52577100 1st Avenue West | Oskaloosa, IA 52577641.673.0411 641.673.0411 Booth Reps: Jimmy Jumper, Gaines ToddBooth Reps: Jimmy Jumper, Gaines Todd

Musco has shaped the history of sports lighting since 1976. The Musco has shaped the history of sports lighting since 1976. The company’s TLC for LED technology delivers unmatched light company’s TLC for LED technology delivers unmatched light quality, control, efficiency, and reliability.quality, control, efficiency, and reliability.

3838 OUTDOOR ALUMINUM OUTDOOR ALUMINUMEddie Spears, Sales ManagerEddie Spears, Sales ManagerPO Box 118 | Geneva, AL 36340PO Box 118 | Geneva, AL 36340334.684.2296 | espears@outdooraluminum.com 334.684.2296 | espears@outdooraluminum.com Booth Reps: Eddie Spears, Debbie PughBooth Reps: Eddie Spears, Debbie Pugh

Manufacturer of grandstands, bleachers, benches, picnic tables, Manufacturer of grandstands, bleachers, benches, picnic tables, press box & related seatingpress box & related seating

4343 NATIONAL RECREATION SYSTEMSNATIONAL RECREATION SYSTEMSDave Farson, Director of SalesDave Farson, Director of Sales1300-D Airport North Office Park | Fort Wayne, IN 468251300-D Airport North Office Park | Fort Wayne, IN 46825888.568.9064 | sales@bleachers.net 888.568.9064 | sales@bleachers.net Booth Reps: Dave FarsonBooth Reps: Dave Farson

Aluminum spectator seatingAluminum spectator seating

3434 PET AND PLAYGROUND PRODUCTSPET AND PLAYGROUND PRODUCTSJessica Hoagland, Sales and MarketingJessica Hoagland, Sales and Marketing315 Main Street | Eclectic, AL 36024315 Main Street | Eclectic, AL 36024334.296.7503 | jessica@petandplayground.com 334.296.7503 | jessica@petandplayground.com Booth Reps: Jessica HoaglandBooth Reps: Jessica Hoagland

We are a full-service outdoor amenity company specializing in We are a full-service outdoor amenity company specializing in outdoor recreation areas.outdoor recreation areas.

4848 PLAYWORLD PREFERRED PLAYWORLD PREFERREDCathy Coutinto, Sales Support ManagerCathy Coutinto, Sales Support Manager11515 Vanstory Dr #100 | Huntersville, NC 2807811515 Vanstory Dr #100 | Huntersville, NC 28078704.584.1031 | cathy@playworldpreferred.com 704.584.1031 | cathy@playworldpreferred.com Booth Reps: Jeff WingoBooth Reps: Jeff Wingo

Playground equipment, outdoor recreation & furniture, safety Playground equipment, outdoor recreation & furniture, safety surfacing, and installation servicessurfacing, and installation services

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5656 RC MOWERS RC MOWERSJordan PerkinsJordan Perkins832.470.5049 | stephen@coblentzep.com832.470.5049 | stephen@coblentzep.comBooth reps: Jordan Perkins, Stephen SpoonerBooth reps: Jordan Perkins, Stephen Spooner

1818 QUALITY TURF RENOVATION, LLCQUALITY TURF RENOVATION, LLCSteve KloppingSteve Klopping22339 W. Dale Lane | Wittman, AZ 8536122339 W. Dale Lane | Wittman, AZ 85361623.262.7775 | steve@qualityturfrenovation.com 623.262.7775 | steve@qualityturfrenovation.com Booth Reps: Steve KloppingBooth Reps: Steve Klopping

Sports turf renovation machinerySports turf renovation machinery

3939 PYRO SHOWS OF ALABAMA PYRO SHOWS OF ALABAMAJeff Freels, Sales ManagerJeff Freels, Sales Manager3325 Poplar Lane | Adamsville, AL 350053325 Poplar Lane | Adamsville, AL 35005205.798.6620 | jfreels@pyroshows.com 205.798.6620 | jfreels@pyroshows.com Booth Reps: Jeff FreelsBooth Reps: Jeff FreelsProvision of fireworks displays & special effects entertainment Provision of fireworks displays & special effects entertainment throughout the world for almost half a century. From neighbor-throughout the world for almost half a century. From neighbor-hood parks to the Washington Monument, Pyro executes each hood parks to the Washington Monument, Pyro executes each display with equal gusto, fun and professionalism.display with equal gusto, fun and professionalism.

2828 PWRGOOSE PWRGOOSEWayne Pullen, Sales ConsultantWayne Pullen, Sales Consultant205.910.4046 | wayne@pwrgoose.com 205.910.4046 | wayne@pwrgoose.com Booth Reps: Wayne Pullen, Paul BlackstoneBooth Reps: Wayne Pullen, Paul Blackstone

Pwrgoose is an Alabama based, woman-owned business Pwrgoose is an Alabama based, woman-owned business specializing in commercial mobile device charging solutions for specializing in commercial mobile device charging solutions for indoor and outdoor applications.indoor and outdoor applications.

66 RECDESK RECDESKTodd McEvoyTodd McEvoy300 Plaza Middlesex | Middletown, CT 6457300 Plaza Middlesex | Middletown, CT 6457972.743.8633 | todd.mcevoy@recdesk.com 972.743.8633 | todd.mcevoy@recdesk.com Booth Reps: Todd McEvoyBooth Reps: Todd McEvoyLeader in easy to use recreation management software. RecDesk Leader in easy to use recreation management software. RecDesk is a cloud based recreation software that radically simplifies is a cloud based recreation software that radically simplifies the way recreation organization works with and manages the the way recreation organization works with and manages the information that is important to them.information that is important to them.

4545 RECREATIONAL CONCEPTS RECREATIONAL CONCEPTSMelanie Stewart Melanie Stewart 1151 S. Willow Ave, Ste D | Cookeville, TN 385061151 S. Willow Ave, Ste D | Cookeville, TN 38506931.267.5490 | melanie@rec-concepts.com 931.267.5490 | melanie@rec-concepts.com Booth Reps: Melanie Stewart, Dan Stewart, Parker ChapmanBooth Reps: Melanie Stewart, Dan Stewart, Parker Chapman

Splash pads, pavilions, site amenities, surfacingSplash pads, pavilions, site amenities, surfacing

5252 SAFEGUARD SAFEGUARDAllison Kemp, Director of Marketing & SalesAllison Kemp, Director of Marketing & SalesPO Box 9363 | Columbus, GA 31908PO Box 9363 | Columbus, GA 31908706.391.4046 | allison@safeguardservice.com 706.391.4046 | allison@safeguardservice.com Booth Reps: Keacha Wigfall, Megan RodriguesBooth Reps: Keacha Wigfall, Megan Rodrigues

Print, promotion, apparel, uniforms, marketingPrint, promotion, apparel, uniforms, marketing

1616 SAND MOUNTAIN PARK & AMPHITHEATER SAND MOUNTAIN PARK & AMPHITHEATERBeau Dahlke, Finance ManagerBeau Dahlke, Finance ManagerPO Box 1248 | Albertville, AL 35950 PO Box 1248 | Albertville, AL 35950 256.506.5864 | bdahlke@sportadvisory.com 256.506.5864 | bdahlke@sportadvisory.com Booth Reps: Patrick O’Brien, Marty Allen, Philip Formby, Eric Booth Reps: Patrick O’Brien, Marty Allen, Philip Formby, Eric ScottScottMultiuse facility capable of hosting Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Multiuse facility capable of hosting Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming and Flag Football. Open to Adult & Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming and Flag Football. Open to Adult & Youth Leagues. Fitness and Tennis memberships available.Youth Leagues. Fitness and Tennis memberships available.

1313 SHOCO INC/EZ DOCKS GULF COASTSHOCO INC/EZ DOCKS GULF COASTRuss Branch, Russ Branch, PO Box 1825 | Shelby, NC 28151PO Box 1825 | Shelby, NC 28151704.482.7329 | russ@shocomarine.com 704.482.7329 | russ@shocomarine.com Booth Reps: Russ Branch, Dave Lucok, Joe DuBoisBooth Reps: Russ Branch, Dave Lucok, Joe DuBois

Floating dock sections, pwc ports, boat portsFloating dock sections, pwc ports, boat ports

4949 T°COOLPT T°COOLPTRick, OleksykRick, Oleksyk1829 Lewisburg Pike | Franklin, TN 370641829 Lewisburg Pike | Franklin, TN 37064Booth Reps: Ken OleksykBooth Reps: Ken OleksykT°CoolPT is a patented technology that dramatically reduces the surface T°CoolPT is a patented technology that dramatically reduces the surface temperature of artificial turf surfaces through the natural process of temperature of artificial turf surfaces through the natural process of evaporative cooling. T°CoolPT is non-toxic, family and pet friendly, and evaporative cooling. T°CoolPT is non-toxic, family and pet friendly, and has no negative environmental effects. T°CoolPT provides 30° to 50° lower has no negative environmental effects. T°CoolPT provides 30° to 50° lower service temperatures compared to untreated turf in independent studies.service temperatures compared to untreated turf in independent studies.

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EXHIBITOR LISTING5454 TWIN STATES RECREATION, LLCTWIN STATES RECREATION, LLCMax Maxwell, Max Maxwell, PO Box 732 | Magnolia Springs, AL 36555PO Box 732 | Magnolia Springs, AL 36555205.453.4321 | max@twinstatesrec.com 205.453.4321 | max@twinstatesrec.com Booth Reps: Max Maxwell, Glenn GarciaBooth Reps: Max Maxwell, Glenn Garcia

Sales of Park and Playground EquipmentSales of Park and Playground Equipment

44 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMAUNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMAMike Hall, ProfessorMike Hall, ProfessorUNA Box 5073 | Florence, AL 35632UNA Box 5073 | Florence, AL 35632256.762.6395 | mdhall@una.edu 256.762.6395 | mdhall@una.edu Booth Reps: Dr. Mike HallBooth Reps: Dr. Mike Hall

Recruit and promote students for online Master of Science in Recruit and promote students for online Master of Science in Sport and Recreation ManagementSport and Recreation Management

4141 USA SOFTBALL OF ALABAMA USA SOFTBALL OF ALABAMAKim Guy, Associate DirectorKim Guy, Associate DirectorPO Box 231508 | Montgomery, AL 36123PO Box 231508 | Montgomery, AL 36123334.538.3712 | tracymorgan1112@gmail.com 334.538.3712 | tracymorgan1112@gmail.com Booth Reps: Kim GuyBooth Reps: Kim Guy

USA Softball of Alabama is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which USA Softball of Alabama is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which promotes the sport of softball, access for all.promotes the sport of softball, access for all.

2626 VERMONT SYSTEMS VERMONT SYSTEMSMichelle Berthaume, SalesMichelle Berthaume, Sales12 Market Place | Essex Junction, VT 545212 Market Place | Essex Junction, VT 5452802.276.5618 | michelle6@vermontsystems.com802.276.5618 | michelle6@vermontsystems.comBooth Reps: John Willey, David Wirtz, Joshua KarsonBooth Reps: John Willey, David Wirtz, Joshua Karson

Vermont Systems provides premier recreation & parks Vermont Systems provides premier recreation & parks management software solutions with unparalleled support. management software solutions with unparalleled support. RecTrac is a fully integrated, browser based, recreation RecTrac is a fully integrated, browser based, recreation management system.management system.

THANK YOUTHANK YOUARPA thanks the City of Mobile, Mobile Parks and Recreation Department ARPA thanks the City of Mobile, Mobile Parks and Recreation Department and all conference sponsors, exhibitors, presenters and attendees. and all conference sponsors, exhibitors, presenters and attendees.

On any given day, someone is positively affected through parks and On any given day, someone is positively affected through parks and recreation – whether they are taking a walk on a trail or fitness class at the recreation – whether they are taking a walk on a trail or fitness class at the community center, getting a nutritious meal or just reaping the benefits of community center, getting a nutritious meal or just reaping the benefits of clean air and water because of preserved open space.clean air and water because of preserved open space.

Thank you for your generous support of our organization and profession.Thank you for your generous support of our organization and profession.

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ARPA/CoachSafely Initiative Alabama Recreation & Parks Association Alabama Recreation & Parks Foundation

CoachSafely Foundation

PURPOSE ★ To meet the risk management requirements of State of Alabama

legislation: 2011 Concussion Law and 2018 CoachSafely Law ★ To keep Alabama's children in youth sports active, healthy and SAFE!

MISSION

★ Coach Training Individuals actively involved in organizing, training or coaching sports activities for children aged 14 and under must complete a comprehensive course in injury recognition and prevention annually.

★ Injury Reporting An intervention study of select school districts and ARPA members will collect data regarding suspected concussions in athletes aged 14 and under using a real-time mobile platform.

IT'S THE PURPOSE. IT'S THE MISSION.

IT'S THE LAW.

WIN WITHOUT LOSSES

ARPA/CoachSafely Initiative Alabama Recreation & Parks Association Alabama Recreation & Parks Foundation

CoachSafely Foundation

PURPOSE ★ To meet the risk management requirements of State of Alabama

legislation: 2011 Concussion Law and 2018 CoachSafely Law ★ To keep Alabama's children in youth sports active, healthy and SAFE!

MISSION

★ Coach Training Individuals actively involved in organizing, training or coaching sports activities for children aged 14 and under must complete a comprehensive course in injury recognition and prevention annually.

★ Injury Reporting An intervention study of select school districts and ARPA members will collect data regarding suspected concussions in athletes aged 14 and under using a real-time mobile platform.

IT'S THE PURPOSE. IT'S THE MISSION.

IT'S THE LAW.

Mobile Sports Authority and Mobile Parks & Recreation Department: A Winning Team.

Whatever the event, Mobile Parks & Recreation Department always brings their "A" game.