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Recreation Commission Summit


Lodging:
Hampton by Hilton Derby, KS
1700 Cambridge Street
Derby, KS 67037
316.425.7900 OR 1-800-HAMPTON for Reservations

Individual reservations can be made by calling the Hotel directly at 316.425.7900 Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

For individuals to receive the established group rate, they must identify themselves as members of the KRPA Room Block when making the reservation.  All reservations must be received by the Group’s cut-off date and guaranteed with a credit card. Individual reservations must be cancelled prior 48 hours prior to arrival date to avoid a charge of one-night room and tax. 

Hotel cutoff date – April 19th

The Recreation Commission Summit is a learning experience unique for recreation commission employees and board members that deal with special budgets, staffing expectations, and board topics. Attendees will receive quality presentations from experts that work in the Kansas government and successful recreation commissions. You will walk away with resources that will help you enhance your commission's future.



Date:
May 3-4, 2023

Location: 
Hubbard Arts Center
309 N. Woodlawn 
Derby, KS

 .5 CEUs Available

Schedule:

2:00pm - 2:15pm KRPA Updates and Recruitment Toolkit Session

2:15pm - 3:15pm  Human Resources with Department of Labor
The field of parks and recreation employs and relies upon a considerable amount of employees, many of who are teenagers, seasonal, part-time or contract employees.  Positions such as lifeguard, concession stand/front desk attendant, instructor, sports official, and coaches all rely upon a workforce that provides great service but also requires additional oversight and compliance with employment laws.  Hear from the U.S. Department of Labor on requirements, regulations, and considerations for those critical positions.

3:20pm - 4:20pm   Board 101
Come and learn how to train and orientate your board members. Based on the “Now You’re a Recreation Commission Board Member” handbook, seasoned recreation commission directors will demonstrate how to educate your new and existing board members on the rules and responsibilities of successful and productive boards.

4:25pm - 5:25pm   Optional Breakout Workshop (must RSVP in registration)
This optional breakout workshop are intended to give you one on one time with seasoned recreation commission directors to answer questions, get feedback and mentorship on any issues or opportunities that you may be facing in your community.  Please RSVP so we can get an accurate count. 

5:30pm – 8:30pm Sandbox Social

Day 2 (Thursday)

8:30am - 9:30am Outreach Programming
Listen to how Derby Recreation Commission successfully serves area businesses, groups, and organizations by providing health and wellness, team building, fitness programs and more with their Outreach Program.  Programs are custom created to meet the specific needs of each group and are available in a variety of categories including art, culinary art, fitness, sports, wellness or aquatics.  Learn how to implement an outreach program and gain valuable feedback on how to make it work for your community. 

9:45am - 10:45am Recreation Commission State Statues Review
Review the State of Kansas Statues for Recreation Commissions and how to interpret them with Lawyer, Randall Pankratz.  Randy Pankratz is a Kansas native that has counseled and advised numerous recreation commissions on the state statutes and interpretations. 

11:00am - 12:00pm State Budget Presentation

12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch 

12:45pm - 1:45pm Optional Breakout Workshop (must RSVP in registration)
This optional breakout workshop is intended to give you one on one time with seasoned recreation commission directors to answer questions, get feedback and mentorship on any issues or opportunities that you may be facing in your community.  Please RSVP so we can get an accurate count.

*schedule subject to change. 

Contact
For questions or more information about upcoming workshops, please contact the KRPA office at (785) 235-6533 or jamie@krpa.org.

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