2019

2019 Speaker Handouts

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1000s of Details, One Project: Project Management
Chris Nunes, Director of Parks and Recreation, The Woodlands Township, Texas

6 E’s of Safe Routes to School/Parks
Bob Hamilton AICP, Director, Park Planning, Research and Development, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Sarita Taylor, Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Florida Department of Transportation

An Introduction to Active Shooter Planning for Event Organizers and Venue Operators
Brian Avery Managing Member, Safety & Security Services, LLC

Afterschool Licensing Exemption-The City of Orlando's Journey
65C-22.008
School Age Handbook
2019 Florida Statutes 402
DCF Licensing of Afterschool Programs
SB 1492

Becoming, Hiring and Developing the Ideal Team Player
Michelle Bono, CEO, Bono Communications & Marketing

Being Apart Isn’t Smart, Include Me!
Nadia Arguelles-Goicoechea CPRP, Ed.S. Program, Coordinator, Miami Parks and Recreation, Disabilities Division
Virginia Bentley, Services Coordinator, Miami Parks and Recreation

Benefits of Engaging in Your Professional Association
Joe Abel CPRP, Interim Deputy County Manager, Seminole County

Best Practices for Out of School Time Programming - Documentation Requirements
Jennifer McMahon CPRP, Director, St. Pete Beach Recreation
Krista Pincince CPRP, Assistant Director, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts

Best Practices for Out of School Time Programming - Facility Requirements
Jennifer McMahon CPRP, Director, St. Pete Beach Recreation
Krista Pincince CPRP, Assistant Director, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts.

Best Practices for Out of School Time Programming - Operational Requirements
Jennifer McMahon CPRP, Director, St. Pete Beach Recreation
Krista Pincince CPRP, Assistant Director, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts

Best Practices for Out of School Time Programming - Policies and Forms
Jennifer McMahon CPRP, Director, St. Pete Beach Recreation
Krista Pincince CPRP, Assistant Director, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts

Best Practices for Out of School Time Programming - Staffing and Training Requirements
Jennifer McMahon CPRP, Director, St. Pete Beach Recreation
Krista Pincince CPRP, Assistant Director, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts

Breaking the Barriers in Social Media
Patricia Sturgess, Recreation Superintendent, Charlotte County Community Services
Ashley Turner, Graphics Specialist, Charlotte County Community Services

Building an All-Star Bench
Joe Abel CPRP, Interim Deputy County Manager, Seminole County

Building Bridges
Dawn Lewellyn, CTRS

Building the Next Generation of Park and Recreation Professionals
Joe Abel CPRP, Interim Deputy County Manager, Seminole County

The Change Curve
Gabriel Castillo CPRP, MS, Recreation Manager, Belvidere Park District

The Community Building Challenge – Step Up in 2019- 2020
Jennifer Cirillo, Assistant Director, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Bob Hamilton AICP, Director, Park Planning, Research and Development, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Robert Mattes, Director, Pinecrest Parks and Recreation
Fanny Navarro, Community Engagement Manager, Miami Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Compassion Fatigue
Nadia Arguelles-Goicoechea CPRP, Ed.S., Program Coordinator, Miami Parks and Recreation, Disabilities Division
Katelin Colon, CTRS, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Miami Parks and Recreation, Disabilities Division

Cost Recovery in Recreation Programming
Lara Khoury, CPRP, Business Manager, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts
Krista Pincince, CPRP, Assistant Director, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts

Creating a Culture of Innovation
Felicia Donnelly, AICP,  Assistant City Manager, City of Oldsmar
Brynn Frazier, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor, Oldsmar, Leisure Services

Creating a Healthy Organization: It Means Everything to Your Success
Michelle Bono, CEO, Bono Communications & Marketing

Creative Movement (Play) Can Change Your Brain Health
Handout
Karen Hasely, Ceritified Educator and Trainer, Ageless Grace LLC
Marghi McClearn, Ceritified Educator and Trainer, Ageless Grace LLC

De-Puzzling TR and Web Access
Marsha Schwanke CTRS, Web Specialist, Southeast ADA Center

Designing Sustainable Splashpads
Eduardo Cruz, Sales Executive, Vortex Aquatic Structures

Empowered Wellness: A Brain-Powered Weight Loss Camp Program
Nikki Downey CTRS, Camp Director, Empowered Wellness

Encouraging Team Creativity Helping Your People Think Creatively
Gabriel Castillo CPRP, MS, Recreation Manager, Belvidere Park District

Finding the Perfect Recipe for a High Morale Workplace
Gabriel Castillo CPRP, MS, Recreation Manager, Belvidere Park District

Finding Your WHY
Michelle Bono, CEO, Bono Communications & Marketing

Florida Panthers, Black Bears and Coyotes
Angeline Scotten Senior Wildlife Assistance Biologist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Janelle Musser Area Bear Biologist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 

Gaining STEAM: Programming Cooperation in your Department
Jill Dixon, Financial Manager, Boca Raton, Recreation Services

Hands on!
Rafael T. Abreu, Jr., Assistant Program, Coordinator, Miami Parks and Recreation, Disabilities Division
Yeu Ming Guan, Program Assistant, Miami Parks and Recreation, Disabilities Division

Harassment and Discrimination in the “Me Too” World
Steven Kleinman, Retired General Counsel for the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA)

HEALTHCAREUCANDO! Practical Mind/Body Practices and Why?
Kevin Merrigan, Teacher, HEALTHCAREUCANDO! Therapeutic Tai Chi & Qigong

Helping Teens Understand the Value of Leadership
Lori Hoffner, Trainer and Consultant, Supporting CommUnity, Inc.

It Starts In Parks!
Charla Lucas, FRPA

How to Get What You Ask for In Your Budget
Tim Baylie, Director, Volusia County Parks, Recreation and Culture

How to Start a Successful Handcycling Program
Arlene Bouza-Jou Recreation Specialist 1, Miami Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Tania Santiago Perez, Recreational Therapy Instructor, Florida International University

How YES Can Change Your Business
Kirsten Barnes, Trainer and Consultant, Five Star Recreation

Improv Comedy for ASD, SPD and ADD
Handout
Margot Escott, Psychiatric Social Worker
Craig Price, Director of Education, The Naples Players

Improv for Parkinson’s, ALS, MS & Care Partners
Margot Escott, Psychiatric Social Worker

Intensive Drowning Prevention Program for Children Ages 3-14
Anna Forde CTRS, MGH Institute of Health Professions
Lynn Clarke, CTRS, Recreation Supervisor, Naples Community Services

Internal Controls in a Parks and Recreation Environment
Rebecca Schnirman CPRP, Director, Financial and Support, Services, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation

Leading "The Way": Creating a Positive Culture
Kirsten Barnes, Trainer and Consultant, Five Star Recreation

Lessons from NRPA’s Wildlife Explorers Program
Jill Dixon, Financial Manager, Recreation Services, Boca Raton Recreation Services

Managing Presentation Nerves: Coping with the Fear Inside
Gabriel Castillo CPRP, MS, Recreation Manager, Belvidere Park District

Mastering Presentations
Michelle Bono, CEO, Bono Communications & Marketing

Mind Your Ps, Qs, and KPIs-Key Performance Indicators
Chris Nunes, Director of Parks and Recreation, The Woodlands Township, Texas

Moving from a Municipal to an Enterprise Mindset
Chris Nunes, Director of Parks and Recreation, The Woodlands Township, Texas

The New ADA: Florida Implications
John McGovern JD, Partner, Principal in Charge, Accessibility Practice, WT Group LLC
Jeff Pohlman, Director, Davie Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts

Open Air Steel Structures for Fun and Revenue
J.T. Almon II, Founder, Rep Services Inc.
Brad Fritz, Business Development Manager, PorterCorp

Orientation to OnBoarding: Making the First 90 Days Matter
Kirsten Barnes, Trainer and Consultant, Five Star Recreation

Parks and Recreation “Are We a Service or are We a Business”
Michael A. Jones, Director, Margate Parks and Recreation

Playful Play - Win/Win Games for All Populations
Margot Escott, Psychiatric Social Worker

Productivity and ADD/ADHD in the Workplace
Sean Fitzgerald, Events Manager, Oviedo Recreation and Parks
Jack Whittaker, Senior Recreation Manager, Oviedo Recreation and Parks

Proven Green Technologies for Commercial Pools and Spas
Alvaro Mendoza, President, Commercial Energy Specialist
Marc Solomon, Recreation Superintendent, Charlotte County Community Services

Red Tide, Blue/Green Algae, King Tides, High Bacteria Oh My…What to Do? 
Handout - Sarasota County
Handout - Martin County

Research 101: How to Consume and Produce Research
Alicia Pola, Visiting Instructor, Florida International University
Tania Santiago Perez, Recreational Therapy Instructor, Florida International University

Resiliency and Thriving: Live Your Best Life
Regina Novak, Health and Well Being Specialist, Clearwater Parks and Recreation

Sponsorship 101: What's Next
Mark Abdo CPRP, Community Outreach Liaison, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts

Staff Recruitment and Retention Round Table
Mike Massoglia, Recreation Supervisor, Charlotte Co Community Services
Marc Solomon, Recreation Superintendent, Charlotte County Community Services

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

Suicide Talk: A Conversation to Create Awareness
Lori Hoffner, Trainer and Consultant, Supporting CommUnity, Inc.

Supercharge Your Staff: 50 Ways to Show Them Love
Kirsten Barnes, Trainer and Consultant, Five Star Recreation

The New Art and Science of Parks and Recreation Master Planning
Handout
David Barth, Principal, Barth Associates
Taco Pope, Director, Planning and Economic Opportunity, Nassau County

Tips and Tricks to Planning Successful Programs and Events
Erin Weislow MPH, Recreation Administrator, Doral Parks and Recreation
Vianca Peron-Sellan MPA, Administrative Services Manager, Miami Beach Parks and Recreation

Tourism and Recreation - A Perfect Match
Terri Messler, CPRP, Visitor Services Director, Leon County Division of Tourism/Visit Tallahassee

Transforming Your Community Pool with the Waterpark Model
Eduardo Cruz, Sales Executive, Vortex Aquatic Structures

Using Tree Inventory Data to Improve Your Urban Forest
Mindy Mohrman, Tallahassee-Leon County Urban Forester, Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department

Veterans’ Art Coalition
Annie Barreiro, Recreation Therapist, VA Wellness and Recovery Program

What If You Changed One Thing?
Brian Avery, Managing Member, Safety & Security Services, LLC

What is APIED? Utilize it in Community Settings!
Tania Santiago Perez, Recreational Therapy Instructor, Florida International University
Mary Wilson Palacios, CTRS, CPRP. Disability Services Manager, Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department

What is your Master Plan? Get One Now!
Mary Palacios, CTRS, Manager of Disability Services, Miami Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

What to Measure: How to Decide and Why?
Joe Abel CPRP, Interim Deputy County Manager, Seminole County

When Traumatic Events Impact Your Organization
Lori Hoffner, Trainer and Consultant, Supporting CommUnity, Inc.