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Highlights |
Winter 2013
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Departments
- From the President - Detrick Sanford, CPRP
- From the Executive Director - by Jimmy Gisi, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
Features
- 2012 Annual Conference Awards
- Jimmy Gisi: Head of State Recreation Association
- Sandy Creek Nature Center Offers Expanded Education & Visitor Center
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Fall 2012
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Departments
- From the President - by Steve Card, CPRP
- From the Executive Director - by Jimmy Gisi, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
Features
- What's Going on Around the State?
- Recreating a Classic Piece of the Arts and History in Athens
- Following a new Path
- Tick Tack Tick
- Godby Road Recreation Center Computer Lab
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Summer 2012
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Departments
- From the President - by Steve Card, CPRP
- Recreation Life
- From the Executive Director - by Jimmy Gisi, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
- Index of Advertisers
Features
- Monologues and More for the Cognitively Disabled
- GRPA State Basketball Tournaments
- Forsyth County Opens Two New Recreation Centers
- Raise 'Em Up Right
- 2012 GRPA Awards
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Winter 2012
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Departments
- From the President - by Steve Card, CPRP
- From the Executive Director - by Jimmy Gisi, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
- Index of Advertisers
Features
- Facilities and Grounds Section Update
- The White Elephant: Creativity, Cultural Arts and Sports
- 2011 Annual Conference Awards
- Making History in Recreation
- Park Place at Newtown School
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Fall 2011
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Departments
- From the President - by Michael J. Coleman, CPRP
- From the Executive Director - by Jimmy Gisi, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
- Index of Advertisers
Features
- Rafting, Zip Lines and Senior Citizens – Oh, Yes!
- Today’s Parks and Recreation – A Health Service
- Ahoy, Matey!
- Cans for Critters Fundraiser in Athens
- Johns Creek’s Newtown Dream Dog Park Opens to Smiles, Wags
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Summer 2011
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Departments
- From the President - by Michael J. Coleman, CPRP
- From the Executive Director - by Jimmy Gisi, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
- 2010 Annual Conference Awards
Features
- Beep Baseball
- Wii Fit from a Stroke Victim’s Perspective
- Team Effort Drives Weight Loss
- Partin Park
- Georgia Agencies Utilize Coach Rating System to Bolster Their Programs
- Stanford Steers Recreation Department
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Spring 2011
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Departments
- From the President - by Michael J. Coleman, CPRP
- From the Executive Director - by Jimmy Gisi, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
- 2010 Annual Conference Awards
Features
- Excellence in Youth Sports Award
- Educating the Community
- Lose the Training Wheel
- Cub Med
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Fall 2010
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Departments
- From the President - Deloris B. Covel, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
- Index of Advertisers
- Advertisers.com
Features
- GSAE Section Spotlights
- “Travel Ball” and Year-Round, One-Sport Programs
Part 2: Make it Work
- “Fish on!” Getting Outdoors for the Fun of It
- Coaching Conversations
Rewarding Experiences for Young Players
- Why GRPA.org?
A promotion initiative from the GRPA Technology and
Visibility & Marketing Committees
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Summer 2010
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Departments
- From the President - Deloris B. Covel, CPRP
- From the Executive Director - Jimmy Gisi, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
- Index of Advertisers
- Advertisers.com
Features
- "Travel Ball" and Year-Round, One-Sport Programs Part 1: A Closer Look
- You Say You Want a Revolution? Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Indelible Legacy
- Unleashing the Arts in Athens
- Pass It On Enhancing Recreation with the National Academy of Youth Sports Administrators
- Playful City USA Creating Partnerships in Atlanta
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Spring 2010
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Departments
- From the President - Deloris B. Covel, CPRP
- From the Executive Director - Jimmy Gisi, CPRP
- GRPA Corporate Members
- Index of Advertisers
- Advertisers.com
Features
- Annual Conference Awards Congratulations to This Year's Winners
- A Tree (House) Grows at Camp Twin Lakes
- It's Easy Being Green Incorporating Green Development into Parks
- Explore Your World, Close to Home The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
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Fall 2009
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Departments
- From the GRPA President - James Dodson
- From the GRPA Executive Director - Jimmy Gisi
- GRPA 2009 Corporate Members
- Advertisers.com
- Advertisers Index
Features
- Making a Splash in the Community
- The One-Stop Shop - Building healthy families by partnering with the American Red Cross
- A Bird in the Hand - Making the most of a tight economy
- Happy Trails for All at Harbins Park
- Special Programs for Special People - Meeting the Needs of Middle Georgias Challenged Residents
- The New Normal for Parks and Recreation
- Reaching Out - Changing the way Georgias youth sports coaches communicate
- Going Back to the Cities
- The Virginia Graeme Baker Act - Are Georgia pool operators getting it right?
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Summer 2009
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Departments
- From the GRPA President - James Dodson
- GRPA Corporate Members
- Advertisers.com
- Advertisers Index
Features
- On the Horizon New Opportunities for Parks and Recreation
- Camping for a Cause Recreation and the Fight Against Diabetes
- Coaching the Coaches Enhancing youth-sports programming with the National Alliance for Youth Sports
- The Best Medicine Laugh Your Stress Away!
- Planning for the Future When you are a student, let GRPA light your way
- A(nother) Place to Call Home Opportunities abound at senior centers
- Senior Stompers Getting active, having fun
- For the Fun of It Getting back to the basics of play
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Spring 2009
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Departments
- From the GRPA President - James Dodson
- GRPA 2009 Corporate Members
- Advertisers.com
- Advertisers Index
Features
- Annual Conference Awards - Congratulations to this year's winners
- Make A Splash Without the Pool - Alternatives to the standard waterpark
- Covering the Spectrum - Fostering vital communities through the arts
- A Brand New Day - New park and rec developments in Sumter County
- Senior Fitness - Walton Healthy Hearts - Walton County Parks and Recreation
- Active Lifestyles...Vital Communities... - An update on progress so far and plans for the future
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Fall 2008
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Departments
- From the GRPA President - Danny Jones
- From the GRPA Executive Director - Jimmy Gisi
- GRPA Corporate Members
- Advertisers.com
- Advertisers Index
Features
- Dollars and Sense Cost Recovery in Public Parks and Recreation, Part II
- A Game for Everyone World Team Tennis
- The Emerging Imperative Parks and Recreation's Role in Community Health and Well Being
- No Time for Rocking Chairs Seniors Staying Active
- Get Up and Go! Media Smart Youth
- After School and Summer Programs Giving Georgia's Youth a Chance
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Spring 2008
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Departments
- GRPA President Danny Jones - Looking Ahead
- GRPA Executive Director Jimmy Gisi - Bringing More Students on Board
- GRPA Corporate Members
- Advertisers.com
- Advertisers Index
Features
- Jones Bridge Park Shoreline Restoration
- Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
- Active Lifestyles - Vital Communities
- Annual Conference Awards
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Fall 2007
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- Tom Martin - Moving on Down the Road
- When Community Comes Together
- The Newest Walk in the Park
- Let's Go Sliding
- Blazing a Trail with BlazeSports
- Inclusionary Sports that are Missing
- Trail Beautification Efforts
- Walton County Field of Dreams
- Camp Happy Hearts
- Spotlight on Volunteers
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Summer 2007
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- Cycling and Recreation
- Baby Booming
- Step Up to Health and Fun
- Boot Camps
- Recreation Curbs Children's Obesity
- Georgia Golden Olympics Receives Award
- Your Recipe for Better Nutrition
- Spotlight On: Lonice Barrett
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Spring 2007
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- Municipalities - Making Things Happen with the Use of Grants
- How much is that going to cost?
- Researching for Private Foundations
- Soliciting Sponsorships
- Paying the Piper
- 2006 Annual Conference Awards
- Aditional Funding Resources
- Advertisers.com
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Fall 2006
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- Making Accessibility a Priority
- Therapeutic Sampler
- Cartersville's Pine Mountain
- Carroll County Parks and Recreation Dreams Big
- Environmental Partners in Education
- A Potter's View of Community-Based Recreation
- Spotlight On: Georgia Golden Olympics
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Summer 2006
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- GRPA Adopts Operation TLC2
- GRPA Steps Up to Health Initiative
- Georgia Trails: Keeping Peach State Residents Happy
- Two Georgia Recreation Departments Say, "We Can!"
- Vending Machine & Concession Stand Choices
- How to Stay Safe with Snakes
- Spotlight On: Summer Lightning
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| Winter 2006 |
- From the President
- From the Executive Director
- GRPA 2006 Presidential Initiatives
- The Importance of Certification
- Spotlight On: Significant Change in the Industry
- Through the Years& GRPA Highlights
- 2005 Annual Conference Awards
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| Fall 2005 |
- Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation... Look at Them Now!
- Forsyth Countys Newest Ad Venture
- Image is Important: Rural Recreation in South Georgia
- Dog Day Afternoon in Athens
- Barlow Street Pool
- Yesterdays Fields Compared to Todays Fields
- The Impact of Girls Fast-Pitch Softball in Georgia
- Roswell Visual Arts: A Masterpiece in the Works
- Therapeutic Recreation Services in Georgias Park & Recreation Agencies
- Spotlight On: Greene County Spring Fair
- Spotlight On: Annual GRPA Outdoor Institute
- Spotlight On: Stateboros Hidden Treasure
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| Summer 2005 |
- Get Moving To Save Your Life
- Stirrup Some Fun
- Exploring the Impact of Therapeutic Recreation on Mental Illness
- City of Gainesville Steps Up to Health Initiatives
- Health and Fitness Issues Changing Maintenance Needs
- Healthy Meal and Snack Choices from Your Park Concession Stands
- Walking for Health - Can I Afford It?
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| Winter 2005 |
- Annual Conference Awards
- The Changing Face of Teens
- Who You Gonna Call?
- Welcome to Cobb's Great Outdoors
- Taking a Closer Look at Sport's Fields
- Athletic Schedules: A Primer
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