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Opening General Session
Monday, August 31 @ 10:30 am
It's Your Time to Play: Grit, Grace, Gratitude
Joe Fingerhut
You've dedicated your career helping others play, explore, and thrive. But when did you last give yourself permission to do the same? This high-energy, interactive keynote tackles the burnout epidemic facing recreation professionals with three game-changing practices: Grit (keeping at it when it's hard), Grace (meeting yourself and others where they are), and Gratitude (finding light in difficult seasons). Through unforgettable stories, a one-of-a-kind reveal, and an electric all-audience finale, you'll rediscover why you chose this field and leave with practical tools to reignite your passion and lead with renewed energy.
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General Session
Tuesday, September 1 @ 4:00 pm
FRPA 'State of the State' General Session
Tuesday afternoon, the current FRPA Board of Directors will host a session to provide some updates from the State Association. A review of successes from the last year will be provided, as well as future plans and exciting updates. At this session, selected agency awards will also be given out. Afterwards there will be a Networking Happy Hour for those that attend, sponsored by some of FRPA’s supporters.
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Closing General Session
Thursday, September 3 @ 10:30 am
Locked in: The Bold Create the Future
Damon Dunn
Speak, Inc.
Success belongs to those who think boldly and execute with discipline. In this keynote, Damon Dunn reveals how leaders can lock in on vision and actively create their future. Attendees will learn to define a clear “yes” before pitching ideas, ensuring alignment and impact. They will discover how to design systems and processes that generate accretive and scalable growth. Finally, Damon shows how to build KPI dashboards that translate vision into measurable performance. This keynote equips leaders with practical tools to break plateaus, accelerate growth, and achieve lasting success.
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