2021

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Ai Chi – A Popular Trend in Aquatics
Ruth Sova, President, Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute
Handout

BackHab – The Water Way to Mobility and Pain-Free Living
Ruth Sova, President, Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute
Handout

CAPRA - Evaluation, Assessment, and Research
Amy Blackman, CPRP, Recreation Centers Manager, Boca Raton Recreation Services
Fred Couceyro, Director, Coral Gables Community Recreation

CAPRA - Facility and Land Use Management
Rick Durr, CPRP, PLA, AICP, Director, Seminole County Leisure Services
Michael Wirsing, CPRP, Parks & Recreation Division Manager, Seminole County Leisure Services

CAPRA - Financial Management
Lisa Grizzle. Administrative Manager, Tampa Parks and Recreation
Nicole Rissler, MBA, CPRP, Director, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Shelia Roberson,  Business Operations Manager, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

CAPRA - Human Resources
Lisa Grizzle, Administrative Manager, Tampa Parks and Recreation
Kim Heuberger, Senior Manager Park Development, Planning & Maintenance, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

CAPRA - Organization and Administration
Amy Burns, Class System Support, Specialist, St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation
Lara Khoury, Management Analyst, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts
Kari Fuhrmann,  Information Specialist, St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation

CAPRA - Planning
Rick Durr, CPRP, PLA, AICP, Director, Seminole County Leisure Services
Michael Wirsing, CPRP, Parks & Recreation Division Manager, Seminole County Leisure Services

CAPRA - Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Security
Fred Couceyro, Director, Coral Gables Community, Recreation

CAPRA - Risk Management
Katie Brew, Safety & Training Officer, St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation
Lara Khoury, Recreation Business Manager, Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts
Lynn Gordon, Parks and Recreation Manager, St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation

Choreographed Rehab – Adding Fun to Your Therapy Sessions
Ruth Sova, President, Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute
Handout

Communicating for Success…the Old-Fashioned Way
Jennifer Pustizzi, Consultant, Master Trainer, Bach Training and Development Corp.
Worksheet

Connecting the Dots for Health
Jo Burns, MS, CTRS, Chief Connection and Collaboration Officer, Jo Burns Connects
Handout
Worksheet

Developing a Legacy Trail
Doug Hattaway, AICP, Senior Project Manager, The Trust for Public Land
Nicole Rissler, MBA, CPRP, Director, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Jon Robinson, Division Manager Natural Areas and Trails, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources

Dream Team…or Dysfunctional Disaster
Regina Novak, Health Educator and Financial Coach, RCM Financial Coaching
Worksheet

Environmental Equity, Access and Justice Panel Discussion
Moderator: Jennifer Cirillo, CPRE, Assistant Director, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Lester Abberger, FRPA Lobbyist
Dondre McCrary, Community Forester, Community Greening, Inc.
Jennifer Tisthammer, Chief of Conservation, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces 

Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
Jennifer Pustizzi, Consultant, Master Trainer, Bach Training and Development Corp.
Worksheet

Got Weeds? Understanding the Basics of Herbicide Application
Dr. Morgan Pinkerton, Sustainable Ag and Food Systems Agent, UF/IFAS Extension - Seminole County

Healthy U: A Series of Conversations – Parks & Recreation Supports Local Communities
Patricia Roberts, Deputy Director, Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation

How Arts & Wellness Collaboration Can Benefit Your Community
Eve Payor, Director of Community Programs, Atlantic Center for the Arts
Flier

Inclusive Play for the Whole Family
Katelin Colon, Assistant Program Coordinator, Miami Parks and Recreation, Disabilities Division
Adine Sadin, Program Coordinator, Miami Parks and Recreation Disabilities Division

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

Leading with Health in Mind
Jo Burns, MS, CTRS, Chief Connection and Collaboration Officer, Jo Burns Connects
Worksheet

Live Financially Well: Your Prosperity Roadmap
Regina Novak, Health Educator and Financial Coach, RCM Financial Coaching
Worksheet

Mosquito Control Practices for Parks & Outdoor Recreational Spaces
Andrea Miller, Education Coordinator, Lee County Mosquito and Hyacinth Control Districts
Wendy Samz, Environmental Education Specialist, Lee County Mosquito Education
Handout

Parks Building Resilient Communities
Heather Tedlow, Interpretive Programs Manager, Miami Dade Parks, Recreation and Opens Spaces

Partnerships Bridge the Gap on Inclusion and Equity Programming
Lynn Clarke, CTRS, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor, Naples Community Services
Ashley Shipman, Recreation Supervisor, Palm Beach Gardens Recreation

PLAY of Yesterday, Today and our Future
Autumn Reich, Recreation Supervisor, Safety Harbor Leisure Services
Handout: Sedentary Behaviors
Handout: How Children Lost the Right to Roam

Playground Surface ADA Issues: Are You at Risk?
John McGovern, Partner, Principal in Charge, The WT Group, Accessibility Practice

Practical Management Techniques for Today’s Parks Professional
Donald Forgione, Owner, Tailgate Talks
Gina Peebles, Assistant County Manager - Chief of Staff, Alachua County

Pros and Cons: Offering TR and Inclusion
John McGovern, Partner, Principal in Charge, The WT Group, Accessibility Practice
Mary Palacios, CTRS, Special Populations Manager, Broward Co Parks and Recreation

Respecting Differences for Cultural Competence
Darrell Butler, Butler Consulting Group - BC Innovations

Rubber Band Resilience: How to Stretch without Snapping (handout coming after presentation)
Kathy Parry, Owner, Corporate Energy, LLC

Running on Empty: A “Road Trip” to Refuel, Repair and Re-Energize
Kathy Parry, Owner, Corporate Energy, LLC

Systemic Change is Necessary: Learn, Recharge, and Pivot
Andrew Schwartz, Studio Director, Environmental Planning & Design
Robert Hunter, Director, Coral Springs Parks and Recreation
Jay Walsh, Aquatics Administrator, Coral Springs Parks and Recreation

Techniques in Training Staff – High Expectations
Lynn Clarke, CTRS, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor, Naples Community Services

The Child Nature Connection
Autumn Reich, Recreation Supervisor, Safety Harbor Leisure Services
Handout: Color Match
Handout: Food Web Jenga
Handout: NEEF: Health of Children
Handout: NEEF: Infographic
Handout: Oh Deer
Handout RX NEEF
Handout: STEM
Handout: SWAMP
Resource Website

Toot Your Horn, and Be Heard!
Mary Palacios, CTRS, Special Populations Manager, Broward Co Parks and Recreation

Well Being Thriving Plan and Tool Box
Regina Novak, Health Educator and Financial Coach, RCM Financial Coaching
Worksheet