RRS Library
The RRS Library is your source for information and topics covered by previous RRS sponsored educational opportunities and studies.
e-Learning
Newsletters
Services Studies
Teleconferences
October 1, 2009: Preparing parks for the H1N1 flu virus
The H1N1 flu virus has the compacity to reach every person in North Carolina and beyond. This session examines what parks and recreation departments across the state can do to prepare and spread information and not the flu to their participants.
View the PowerPoint from this session
Watch the recording of the session. (May require Java updates to view)
Plugged in parks (series of three e-Learning sessions)
For some parks and recreation professionals, technology is a four letter word that is keeping people away recreation programs and facilities. This three part series will explain how the opposite is possible, as we explore how departments can use various technologies to better connect and engage with their communties
September 16, 2009 Social Media & Networking- Facebook, Twitter & other Resources (1 of 3)
View the PowerPoint from this session.
Watch the recording of the session. (May require Java updates to view)
September 30, 2009: The GeoWeb-Connecting Parks to the People through the Internet (2 of 3)
View the PowerPoint from the session
Watch the recording of the session. (May require Java updates to view)
October 14, 2009 Interactive Gaming- Movement for a Sedentary Society (3 of 3)
View the PowerPoint from this session
Watch the recording from this sessoin. (May require Java updates to view)
May 5, 2009: Budget Concerns Seem To Grow Daily What are Parks and Recreation Departments across the nation doing to address these concerns? We had a unique opportunity to hear what parks and recreation professionals in other states are doing! William C. Beckner from Bethesda, Maryland; Dale Larsen from Phoenix, Arizona; and John Lawrence, Livermore, Ca.. joined us from across the country. Rounding out the panel was Chris Wicker from Roanoke Rapids, NC. An opportunity was be given for participants to talk about what is doing in there department!
Budget Concerns PowerPoint presentation and handouts available here.
March 12, 2009 Viginia Graeme Baker: Pool and Spa Safety Act
RRS presented our first e-learning session, an online educational workshop that permits users to participate from their desktop computer. Over 80 participants joined us to learn the latest information about the Virginia Graeme Baker: Pool and Spa Safety Act from the NC Division of Environmental Health Services.
PowerPoint presentation on Suction Hazard Law available here.
Link to video of this e-Learning opportunity here (may require Java updates to view)
Newsletters
Newsletters below are a compilation of all RRS regional news inserts.
1st Edition (Summer 2009): Featured Article: Top 10 Reasons Parks are Important by Dolesh, Vinluan, and Phillips
Services Study
Fiscal Year 2006-07 Executive Report - Focus on Facilities Inventory
Fiscal Year 2005-06 Executive Report - Focus on Salaries
Fiscal Year 2004-05 Executive Report- Focus on Fees and Charges
Fiscal Year 2003-04 Executive Report - Focus on Facilities Inventory
Handouts and related information from previous teleconferences are available below. If you are interested in purchasing a video (DVD format), please contact the main RRS office at 919.515.7118 to make that request.
Fall 2009 Teleconferences
November 4- Conservation & Recreation: "Working with Land Conservancies" (November 4, 2009) Join us for a workshop to explore the similar goals of both the conservation and recreation communities. You will learn about tools available to enhance green infrastructure & plan for sustainable communities while examining examples of successful collaboration in North Carolina.
Teleconference handounts:
Working with land conservancies presentation handout 1
Working with land conservancies presentation handout 2
Spring 2009 Teleconferences
January 7 - Creative Programming & Financing for Special Popluation Recreation Activities (with or without a Therapeutic Recreation Division!)
Learn the basics of "special needs programming”. For departments familiar with the basics, discover the importance of relationships with other groups and organizations in serving special needs populations. Our speakers will share some creative funding approaches to support your program without busting your budget.
Teleconference Handouts:
- No Special Populations Division? No Excuse!!! (Susan Jenkins)
- Therapeutic Recreation (Steve Fraher)
- Memorandum of Understanding
February 4 - Identifying and Controlling Athletic Field Pests (video available)
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are implemented at many levels across our agencies. As we seek to improve environmental quality and provide the best playing surface for athletic fields, we must address the reality of reducing cost. Join us to learn from crop science experts from NC State University as they discuss Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
March 4 - Children, Nature & Summer Camps: Discover new resources to understand the potential and benefits of the outdoors to our children's programs. We'll examine successful programs to get our kids back in nature.
Handouts:
1. Pendergrass handout
2. Salisbury Parks and Recreation Outdoor Adventure Camp Brochure
3. Salisbury Outdoor Adventure Camp PowerPoint
4. Salisbury Outdoor Adventure Camp Parent/Participant Information Guide
April 1 - Smart Practices for Recreation Access and Inclusion Join nationally known authority on ADA and Accessibility Guidelines, John McGovern, J.D. as he provides insight for providing services and programs to everyone you serve. This year is an important year as many of the guidelines are becoming requirements under the law.
Handouts: NOTE: Below is 3 differenet versions of the same PowerPoint presentation, please select the one that is most suitable for your printing needs.
a. Full PowerPoint version of Smart Practices for Recreation Access and Inclusion (78 pages).
b. Slides and notes version of Smart Practices for Recreation Access and Inclusion (26 pages).
c. Sldes only version of Smart Practices for Recreation Access and Inclusion (13 pages).
Special teleconference instructions: There are two documents that will be part of our discussion.
Please follow the instructions below to view and/or make a copy of those documents.
First
•Go to www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm
•This is known as the ADA/ABA Guidelines
•It includes bricks-and-mortar regulations effective since 1991 and
many recreation environments
•Download it or print it out for the April 1 workshop
May 7 - Stepping Up to the Plate for Parks & Recreation - Citizen Advisory Boards: May's teleconference focuses on Citizen Boards and is a must for your board members to attend. RRS is hosting this session in the evening (6:00 - 8:30 pm) to accomodate your board. Tom Wells, president of Wellsspoken, is our speaker.
Fall 2008 Teleconferences
December 3 – Taking the Fear out of Grant Writing
Learn "grantsmanship" basics that will help you prepare for and write any grant. Successful grant acquisition begins with setting goals and objectives. Discover new resources to assist in preparing grants as well as methods to search for funding opportunities appropriate for your project.
Teleconference Handouts:
1. LuAnn Bryan: Grantsmanship & Developing Relationships
2. Yvonne Gibbbs: Preparing to Apply
3. Jennifer MacDougall: Grants 101
4. Charlynne Smith: Basics for Writing Any Grant
5. POME$ Chart
November 5- Legal Issues: "It's All About the Kids"
Grainger Barrett, Cumberland County Attorney, addresses a variety of legal issues connected to the delivery of every day park & leisure services. From the release of personal information about minors participating in our programs to banning convicted sex offenders from our parks, learn about safeguards, protections and legal obligations. Be prepared to discuss laws, policies and procedures impacting departmental operations.
Teleconference Handouts: Presentation, Referenced articles
October 1– The Fun to Come! Trends Impacting Parks & Recreation
Changing culture, extreme sports, outdated facilities, pressure for revenue production? What are the trends impacting the services our profession provides today and in the future? Join us as we bring professionals from North Carolina and Michigan for an interactive presentation to help you better understand trends and their impact on park, recreation and leisure services. Featured Speakers: Erik Rabinowitz, Ph.D., Appalachian State University and Pamela Kirbach, CPRP, Kirbach consultancy, Michigan.
Teleconference Handouts:
1. The Fun to Come! Trends impacting parks & Recreation (Dr. Erik Rabinowitz)
2. New Trends in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services (Pamela Kirbach)
3. Trends in NC: pre-teleconference survey results
4. Trends in NC: information collected during the teleconference
2007 Teleconference
April 2007- Gang Awareness
Presentations:
Jamal Carr: Perceptions of Youth Gangs
