2018

2018 Speaker Handouts

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The 3Rs of Purpose Based Recognition
Lori Hoffner, Professional Speaker, Trainer and Consultant
Supporting CommUnity, Inc.

Accreditation: Agency Authority, Role and Responsibilities
Phil Thornburg, Director
Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation

Accreditation: Programs and Service Management
Jeanine McPherson-Hogle, Assistant Director
Aaron Hopkins, Regional Manager
Collier County Parks and Recreation

Aquatic WILD and Hooked on Fishing
Handout 1
Anita Forester, Project WILD Coordinator
Rebecca Lucas, Biological Scientist III
Steve Marshall, FWC/FYCCN Partner Coordinator
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission

Building a Culture of Success - Generating Spirit in the Workplace
Gail Alofsin, President
Authentic Measurable Performance

Building Community Through Public Private Partnerships
Jack Kardys
J Kardys Strategies

Cardio Circuit Evidenced- Based Fitness Program
Arlene Bouza-Jou , Recreation Specialist 1
Thera Johnson, Recreation Therapist 2
Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Creating a Communications and Marketing Plan
Mike Koenig, Resource Coordinator
Charlotte County Community Services

Creating Impactful Partnerships within your Community!
James Anderson, Recreation Superintendent
Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

Don't Just Talk, Communicate!
Jan M. McLaughlin, CSP
Your Communications Connection

Emerging Target Markets
Ellen O'Sullivan, Ph.D.

Enhancing the Value of Citizen Boards Handout
John McCarthy, Executive Director
Gulf Coast Heritage Association

Expense Management
Chris Nunes, Director
The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation, Texas

Fighting Childhood Obesity with Eat Better Live Better
Christopher Moore, Program Manager
Debra Tendrich, CEO/Founder
Eat Better Live Better

Finding Your Why
Michelle Bono, Owner
Bono Communications

Fit In the Parks
James Anderson, Recreation Superintendent
Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

Gathering Community Input
Felicia Donnelly, Assistant City Manager
City of Oldsmar
John McCarthy, Executive Director
Gulf Coast Heritage Association

Health Pledge in Action
Charla Lucas, Director of Marketing, Communications and Strategic Vision
FRPA

How to Stay Cool When Things Heat Up
Jan M. McLaughlin, CSP
Your Communications Connection

If At First You Don't Succeed...Ask, Ask Again
James Anderson, Recreation Superintendent
Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?
Michelle Bono, Owner
Bono Communications

It's Not If, It's When: Preparing for a Crisis
Michelle Bono, Owner
Bono Communications

Leader as Influencer
Jan M. McLaughlin, CSP
Your Communications Connection

Leading by the Numbers for Parks and Recreation Agencies
Tommy Scott, Community Services Director
Charlotte County 

Maintaining the Urban Forest
Eric Muecke, Urban Forestry Manager
Tampa Parks and Recreation

Mastering Presentations
Michelle Bono, Owner
Bono Communications

Measurement Based Care in Behavioral Health
Annie Barreiro
Recreation Therapist
Daytona Beach Multi-Specialty VA Clinic

Meetings That Produce Results
Handout 1
Handout 2
Jan M. McLaughlin, CSP
Your Communications Connection

Mental Health: Let's Talk About It
Natasha Daniels, Cigna Onsite Well-Being Coordinator
City of Clearwater
Regina Novak, Health and Well‐Being Specialist
City of Clearwater

Moving into the Future: Power of Transformational Leadership
Lori Hoffner, Professional Speaker, Trainer and, Consultant
Supporting CommUnity, Inc.

One Hour = One Page Strategic Direction
Ellen O'Sullivan, Ph.D.

Outdoor Education in the Field: Students as Scientists Handout #1
Outdoor Education in the Field: Students as Scientists Handout #2
Cassie Arsenault, Natural Resources Educator
Polk County

Partnerships Create Employee Wellness Programs
Natasha Daniels, Cigna Onsite Well-Being Coordinator
City of Clearwater
Regina Novak, Health and Well‐Being Specialist
City of Clearwater

Planning and Designing Parks for Sustainability and Resiliency
Kevin Kirwin, Director
Miami Parks and Recreation
Joseph Webb, Director of Park Planning
AECOM Technical Services

Prescribed Fire Across Florida's Landscape
Jason Thompson
Charlotte County Community Services

Recent Developments in Florida’s Regional Trail Network
Dale Allen, President
C. Elisabeth Manley
Board Member
Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation

Remarkable Time Management
Gail Alofsin, President
Authentic Measurable Performance

Staff Communication; Control, Filters and Perception
Lori Hoffner, Professional Speaker, Trainer and Consultant
Supporting CommUnity, Inc.

STEM + Recreation + Art = STREAMing FUN
Noreen Legault Mendoza, STEAM Education Coordinator
Miami Parks and Recreation

Strategies to Create and Deliver Your Message
Fanny Navarro, Community Engagement Manager
Miami Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Strategic Financial and Operational Management: Your First Objective
Chris Nunes, Director
The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation, Texas

Success Secrets of Facebook, AirBnb, and Baby Carrots

Ellen O'Sullivan, Ph.D.

Successful Park System Master Planning
Phil Thornburg, Director
Ft. Lauderdale Parks and Recreation
Joseph Webb, Director of Park Planning
AECOM Technical Services

Sure Fire Changes for Park and Recreation’s Future
Ellen O'Sullivan, Ph.D.

The Balanced Scorecard
Don Jones, Board Member
Orange County Parks and Recreation

The Power of Your Story
Lori Hoffner, Professional Speaker, Trainer and Consultant
Supporting CommUnity, Inc.

Understanding Staff Engagement and Performance
Marc Solomon, CPRP
Recreation Program Supervisor
Trish Sturgess, CPRP
Recreation Program Supervisor
Charlotte County Community Services

Universal Program and Equipment Adaptation for Inclusive Recreation Settings
Courtney De Stefano, CTRS, Recreation Specialist 1
Thera Johnson, Recreation Therapist 2
Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Using Economic Impact Data to Demonstrate an Agency's Relevance
Chris Nunes, Director
The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation, Texas

Video Streaming at Sports Facilities - Three Driving Factors Behind Success
Jeff Caldwell, Division Manager 
Seminole County Leisures Services
Neil Luft, CoFounder
Illuminate Sports Network

Wellness Program Evolution
Natasha Daniels, Cigna Onsite Well-Being Coordinator
City of Clearwater
Regina Novak, Health and Well‐Being Specialist
City of Clearwater

Young Professional Supervisor-What’s Your Style?
Brandon Washington, CPRP
Recreation Supervisor - Athletics
Palm Coast Parks and Recreation