Symposium Guide
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Symposium Guide
2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium | May 6 — 8 | Victoria, BC A Message from the Premier As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, I am pleased to welcome everyone to the Annual BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) Symposium at the Victoria Conference Centre. This will be a wonderful opportunity for insightful people from the parks, recreation, physical activity and cultural sectors to come together to share their experiences, and learn more about the latest developments and trends in support of healthy living. I would like to commend the organizers and volunteers of the event, without your dedication none of this would be possible. To everyone else, I wish you an enjoyable and productive symposium. Sincerely, Christy Clark, Premier A Message from the Lieutenant Governor As Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, I am pleased to welcome you to Victoria for the annual British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association Symposium. Like so many communities across the province, we here in Victoria are blessed with wonderful parks and recreation facilities. It is inspiring to see the evolution of parks from simply places with slides and swings to becoming the heart of our communities. It is thanks to the hard work and dedication of you folks behind the scenes that ensures these places are accessible, safe and relevant. Parks and recreation play a vital role in building healthy communities and to witness the rebirth of these venues as environmental, social and cultural community centres, and the corresponding growth of community health is so satisfying. On behalf of all British Columbians, I extend my thanks to the BCRPA and its members for your contribution to health and wellness in our province. Sincerely, The Honourable Judith Guichon, OBC Leiutenant Governor of British Columbia 2 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Invitation from the Symposium Chair Our Symposium rotation schedule takes us to Victoria in 2015. Folks on Vancouver Island are known for their warm hospitality and we have high expectations for an event filled with camaraderie! Our conference theme is about activating communities for healthy living. We will highlight the many ways that we can bring programming to our built and natural environments that contribute to healthy living. We will again offer different learning formats from snapshots to dialogues, panels, keynotes and breakout sessions. This year, we are introducing a new feature — Conversation Sparks — 10-minute issue overviews. Many thanks again for the feedback and suggestions from the Symposium Program Advisory Committee and special kudos to Terri Askham who was so incredibly helpful with local arrangements. We are pleased to be able to offer you a keynote presentation from Tim Gill, one of the UK’s leading thinkers on the changing nature of childhood and children’s play and from Jim Diers, an activator assisting associations in support of caring, inclusive and powerful communities and a previous contributor to the BCRPA Symposium. We will also re-introduce you to Brenda Robinson. Brenda absolutely awed delegates last year, with her unique delivery style, humour and message on target. And of course, all of the BCRPA staff involved in this event, including our consultant Heather MacLeod Williams. Here are our five session streams. We strived to align them with the five goals in the Framework for Recreation in Canada. Shelley Brown, City of Victoria Sandy Clarke, Westshore Parks and Recreation Society Stephanie Eby, Township of Langley Heath Mahoney, City of Surrey Charlene Parker, Saanich Parks & Recreation Dustin Ray-Wilks, Panorama Recreation Louise Roberts, City of Kelowna Michael Sheehan, Saanich Commonwealth Place Carol Sheridan, Oliver Parks and Recreation Society All of us here at the BCRPA look forward to reconnecting with you at the Welcome Reception Tuesday, May 5th at the Bard and Banker Scottish Pub on Government Street. The Opening Ceremony is Wednesday at 10 am. And don’t forget that the theme for Thursday’s banquet is the Blue and Green Ball. Get your inspiration from our logo! See you soon! Health promoting practices Suzanne Allard Strutt Symposium Chair | Chief Executive Officer BC Recreation and Parks Association Inclusive recreation Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability 2015 BCRPA Symposium Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Official BCRPA Student Scholarship Sponsor Gold Sponsor 3 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Symposium @ a Glance TUESDAY, MAY 5 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 THURSDAY, MAY 7 7:30 am — 5 pm 7:30 am — 5 pm W E L C O M E Welcome Reception (offsite) 7 — 10 pm 10 am Registration Official Opening Registration 7:45 am Breakfast & AGM 9 am Keynote 10:10 am Conversation Sparks and Snapshots FRIDAY, MAY 8 7:30 — 10 am Registration 8:15 am Breakfast 8:15 — 11:30 am Senior Staff Forum (by invitation only) 9 am Sessions (E) 10:15 am Dialogues (2) 10:15 am Opening Keynote 11 am Break 11:30 am Sessions (A) 11:30 am Sessions (C) 11:45 am Awards Ceremony 12:45 pm Tradeshow Opening and lunch 12:45 pm Lunch 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Closing Keynote 2:15 pm Official Closing 2:15 pm Sessions (B) 2 pm Dialogues (2) 3:15 pm Break 3:15 pm Sessions (D) 3:45 pm Concurrent Panels (2) 7 pm President’s Reception (offsite) 5 pm Tradeshow Networking and Reception 7:30 pm Green & Blue Ball Banquet & Dance (offsite) 7 pm Dinner on your own 4 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Registration Information & Fees Early Bird Registrations It pays to register early! Once again we are offering two early bird opportunities to help you save $$$$$. February 27, 2015 is the first deadline for early bird rates and March 6, 2015 is the second opportunity to save $$$. Don’t delay, register today! Register on-line today at www.bcrpa.bc.ca. Full Symposium registration includes two breakfasts, three lunches, refreshments at all breaks, the Thursday evening reception and banquet and a networking reception with the exhibitors on Wednesday. Daily registration includes only breakfast and lunch on the day. Guest tickets for all other meals and receptions must be purchased separately. Registration check-in at the Victoria Conference Centre starts at 7:30 am on Wednesday, May 6. REGISTRATION FEES CATEGORY DATES 1st Early Member 1st Early Non-member 1st Early Daily Member GUEST MEAL TICKETS RATE $463 by 27-Feb $603 $270 Wednesday Tradeshow Lunch $30 Wednesday Tradeshow Networking Reception $40 Thursday Breakfast $25 Thursday Lunch $40 Thursday Green & Blue Ball Banquet & Dance $75 1st Early Daily Non-Member $351 2nd Early Member $555 Friday Breakfast $25 $693 Friday Lunch $45 2nd Early Non-member 2nd Early Daily Member by 6-Mar $302 2nd Early Daily Non-member $394 Regular Member $647 Regular Non-member $784 Commercial Member Booths $709 $335 Commercial Non-member Booths $861 $443 Educational/Non-profit Booths $450 Student Member $257 Upgrade to Delegate Status $300 Student Member Daily $150 Inserts in Delegate Packages $300 Regular Daily Member Regular Daily Non-member after 6-Mar 5 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium EXHIBITOR FEES Keynote Speakers Wednesday, May 6 | 10:15 — 11:30 am Tim Gill No risk, no reward — liberating the bubble-wrapped generations Children’s health and wellbeing are being undermined by the growth of risk aversion. Excessive adult fears and anxieties restrict children’s play and leisure choices, limit their freedoms and damage their relationships with the people and places around them. Tim’s talk will make the case for a more balanced, thoughtful approach to risk and for a vision of childhood that places resilience and everyday adventures centre-stage. Thursday, May 7 | 9 — 10:10 am Brenda Robinson Managing multiple and changing priorities Managing time and managing stress are now all about managing priorities. The days of getting it all done have been replaced by getting the important things done. We will never catch up again and we need to change the way we view that. Workload management has replaced time management. Learn new strategies for planning, handling interruptions, responding to changing priorities, dealing with the information invasion and working positively in stressful settings. Work with quality time on quality tasks for quality results. 6 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium BIO: Tim Gill is one of the UK’s leading thinkers on childhood. For over 15 years his research, writing and consultancy work has focused on children’s play and free time and has had a real, positive impact on children’s everyday lives. His influential book No Fear: Growing up in a risk-averse society was published in 2007. His consultancy clients include the Greater London Authority, the Forestry Commission and the National Trust and he is in international demand as a public speaker. Tim appears regularly in the mainstream and specialist press and on broadcast media. He blogs at his website, www.rethinkingchildhood.com. BIO: Brenda Robinson has over 30 years of experience in the training and development field. She is a speaker, trainer, writer and consultant. She has been addressing groups for over 20 years on topics related to communication, humour, laughter, positive working skills and wellness in general. Keynote Speakers continued Friday, May 8 | 1:15 — 2:15 pm Jim Diers Lessons from the global neighbourhood movement Jim Diers has been working with hundreds of communities in 17 countries. Increasingly, he is observing that crises related to the economy, democracy, climate change and more are causing individuals and governments to rediscover the unique value of community. Jim will share inspiring stories from throughout the world to illustrate the potential of community to address the key problems facing our society. He will argue that the recreation and parks sector is best positioned to support the community building movement in British Columbia. Jim will challenge us to make the most of this opportunity by working in ways that are neighbourhood-centred, strength-based, and community-driven. 7 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium BIO: Jim Diers has a passion for getting people engaged with their communities and in the decisions that affect their lives. Upon moving to Seattle in 1976, he put that passion to work in Rainier Valley where he helped build an alliance of 26 faith-based and neighborhood associations to fight for social justice. In 1988, he was appointed the first director of Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods where he served under three mayors over the next 14 years. Currently, Jim teaches community organizing at the University of Washington and serves on the faculty of the AssetBased Community Development Institute. Jim’s book, Neighbor Power: Building Community the Seattle Way, is available in both English and Chinese editions. Special Features WELCOME RECEPTION Join us at the Bard & Banker, 1022 Government Street (corner of Fort), for complimentary snacks and refreshments (one drink per person included in registration fee). www.bardandbanker.com Tues, May 5 | 7 — 10 pm th THEMED PANELS The BCRPA will host two concurrent panels to further engage delegates on (1) Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations or (2) community applications of “Prescriptions for Health”. Wed, May 6th | 3:45 — 5 pm CONVERSATION SPARKS and SNAPSHOTS Thurs, May 7 | 10:10 — 11 am th CONVERSATION SPARKS: This dynamic and fast paced section of the conference features the return of a crowd favourite, Snapshots, and introduces a new feature, Conversation Sparks. Snapshots offer three 3-minute fastpaced presentations featuring current initiatives in our sector. Conversation Sparks are longer in format (10 mins) and come with a built-in Q&A session. Value of Recreation Education Presenter: Janet Ready Collective Impact — Hacking Complexity Presenter: Petra Chambers-Sinclair MA. Coordinator, Prenatal to Postsecondary (P2P) Collective Impact Initiative Innovation & Development Coordinator SNAPSHOTS: Greater Victoria Active Communities Learn to Skate Program Presenter: Caroline Lawrence Full Year Nature Program — Educating Children Outside Presenter: Chris Filler Walk Richmond Presenter: Carol Lepine DIALOGUES Join your colleagues in sets of concurrent dialogues that will allow you to network and discuss issues and ideas. Thurs, May 7th | 2 — 3:15 pm Physical Literacy National Recreation Framework Fri, May 8th | 10:15 — 11:45 am Small Towns Dialogue Parks & Open Spaces 8 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Special Features continued GREEN & BLUE BALL BANQUET & DANCE Thurs, May 7 | 7:30 pm to midnight th Join all your colleagues at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street, for an “activating” evening of dinner and dancing at The Green and Blue Ball. Get your inspiration from the BCRPA logo! You can take that literally (ie: a nice striped spherical green and blue ensemble, logo tattoos, etc) or simply use the colour scheme as the guide for your evening attire. However the theme moves you, flaunt it! Shuttle service to the reception and banquet from the Victoria Conference Centre will be available. Times to be determined. SENIOR STAFF FORUM (by invitation only) Fri May 8 | 8:15 — 11:30 am th RESOURCE FAIR On display throughout the conference POSTER PRESENTATIONS On display throughout the conference 9 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium This full-morning session is by invitation only. Full Symposium delegates who are the senior administrator of their department will receive an invitation once their registration is processed. They will also be given an opportunity to identify another senior colleague in their department (who is also registered as a delegate) to participate in the forum. The focus of our discussion will be on various approaches to promote to local elected officials the benefits of recreation, speaking to business concerns while emphasizing the importance of delivering social value. We will explore metrics of wellbeing to balance the economic perspectives and indicators offered by the gross domestic product (GDP). There will be a panel presentation followed by dialogue. This is where we showcase our programs and initiatives. Come by and see what the BCRPA is up to! Learn and be inspired through visual presentations from your colleagues around the province! Poster presentations will highlight current research initiatives and innovative practices/programs relevant to the parks, recreation and culture sector. Daily Matrix: Wednesday, May 6 7:30 am — 5 pm Registration 10 am Official Opening 10:15 am Opening Keynote Educational Sessions A A1 Physical literacy — teaching the basics A2 Trans* Inclusion — Building parks and recreation for all 11:30 am A3 A balanced approach to risk — lessons from the UK A4 From consultation to collaboration — registration software A5 The BC Physical Activity Strategy and Action Plan 12:45 pm Tradeshow opening and lunch Educational Sessions B 2:15 pm B1 Bringing back the people — animating your public space B2 Unwrapping bubble-wrapped recreation B3 Building blocks for outstanding community programs — increasing results with the right software B4 Tour of the Saanich Art Centre at Cedar Hill Recreation B5 Opening the door a lot wider — how to succeed with shared decision-making in a multi-million dollar community project B6 Natural area trails management — Toronto’s Natural Environment Trail Strategy 3:15 pm Break Themed Panel Presentations 3:45 pm TP1 Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations TP2 Community applications of “Prescriptions for Health” 5 pm Tradeshow networking and reception 6:30 pm Dinner on your own Health promoting practices Inclusive recreation 10 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability Daily Matrix: Thursday, May 7 7:30 am — 5 pm Registration 7:45 am Breakfast & AGM 9 am Keynote 10:10 am Conversation Sparks and Snapshots 11 am Break Educational Sessions C 11:30 am C1 Promising practices for contemporary municipal weight room design and operation C2 Enhancing health through benefit-based recreation services C3 The man, myth, the legend — positive lifestyles through the eyes of skateboarders C4 Why are people sleeping in parks? C5 Coaching for performance — get the most out of people Lunch 12:45 pm Dialogues (Concurrent) 2 pm DL1 Physical literacy DL2 National Recreation Framework Educational Sessions D 3:15 pm D1 Diet, exercise and paint? Recreational arts and the connection to health and wellbeing D2 How to identify communication barriers — a deaf perspective D3 Learnings from Learn to Camp — investigating the integration of new immigrants into Canadian parks D4 Mapping and mobilizing community assets D5 Setting expectations and goals 7 pm President’s Reception (offsite) 7:30 pm Green & Blue Ball Banquet & Dance (offsite) Health promoting practices Inclusive recreation 11 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability Daily Matrix: Friday, May 8 7:30 — 10 am Registration 8:15 am Breakfast 8:15 — 11:30 am Senior Staff Forum (by invitation only) Educational Sessions E 9 am E1 Are you reaching everyone in your community? Learn how clear language can help — make your information accessible to everyone E2 Splash pads E3 Process for doing a facility feasibility study and life cycle study E4 Working the numbers — using data to market your programs successfully E5 Be continually reaching past adversity — collaboration and community engagement to increase access Dialogues (Concurrent) 10:15 am DL3 Small Towns Dialogue DL4 Parks & Open Spaces 11:45 am Awards Ceremony 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Closing Keynote 2:15 pm Official Closing Health promoting practices Inclusive recreation 12 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability Educational Sessions: Wednesday, May 6 | 11:30 am — 12:30 pm A1 Physical literacy — With low levels of physical activity identified as an urgent issue, implementation of fundamental movement skill programming and initiatives in a variety of settings where children live, learn and play is vital. Physical literacy is a concept that is rapidly gaining acceptance around the world and a physically literate individual is defined as “someone who moves with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person”. This is critical for children so they feel confident and engaged whether they participate in activity for fun, health, competition or the pursuit of excellence” (PHE Canada, 2013). This session will share active demos along with regional and provincial examples of physical literacy programming at various levels in the recreation sector, including summer camp staff training, early learning centres, leadership engagement for inner-city youth, resource and program development and at cross-sector partnership events. A facilitated discussion will enable participants to share and spark more thinking about the integration of fundamental movement skill and physical literacy development into programming practice. teaching the basics Lori Bowie Louise Rusch A2 Trans* Inclusion — Building parks and recreation for all Drew Dennis Kai Scott Susie Hutchison A3 A balanced approach to risk — lessons from the UK Tim Gill A4 From consultation to collaboration — registration software “The Transgender Tipping Point: America’s next civil rights frontier” headlined the June 2014 cover of Time Magazine. Learn how community and staff came together in Vancouver to examine barriers to participation for trans and gender-variant citizens and developed recommendations to improve inclusion and access through programming, HR, signage, facility design and partnerships. UK play advocates have succeeded in building a strong, shared, positive approach to risk, founded on the principle of thoughtfully weighing up risks alongside benefits — known as risk-benefit assessment. Tim’s workshop will explore how this approach works in practice and its relevance to the Canadian context. A panel presentation that will report out on progress with the Delta Collaborative Initiative, discuss the framework of a RFP and share mini case-studies of communities that have moved along with new software providers. Moderator: Cathy Matheson Preston Corrigan Darin Young Todd Stewardson Lynn Wark Health promoting practices Inclusive recreation 13 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability Educational Sessions: Wednesday, May 6 | 11:30 am — 12:30 pm continued A5 The BC Physical Activity Strategy and Action Plan Matt Herman The BC Physical Activity Strategy is designed to guide and stimulate coordinated policies, practices and programs in physical activity that will improve the health and wellbeing of British Columbians and the communities in which we live, learn, work and play. The strategy provides a collaborative, consistent approach for enhancing participation in physical activity in BC. It acknowledges and builds on the ongoing work of government ministries, health authorities, and nongovernmental organizations. Hear from the ministry of health on the status of the strategy and the impact and opportunities it will have on the recreation sector. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this important provincial initiative and discuss how communities can contribute to its implementation. Educational Sessions: Wednesday, May 6 | 2:15 — 3:15 pm B1 Bringing back the people — animating your public space Ryan O’Connor Emily Munroe B2 Unwrapping bubble- People are instinctively drawn to parks and public spaces but innovative programming keeps them coming back. This workshop will equip participants with tools to animate public spaces through low-cost, high-impact community projects. Through inspirational case-studies and interactive activities, participants will leave with tangible, implementable ideas on how to animate parks and public spaces in their own communities. It is increasingly evident that protecting children from risky play could have unintended negative consequences. What role can and should the parks and recreation field play in providing children opportunities to take risks through play? This session will engage participants in coming up with strategies and solutions to move away from bubble-wrapped recreation. wrapped recreation Heather Turner Mariana Brussoni B3 Building Blocks for Outstanding Community Programs — increasing results with the right software Community programs can help connect you to your biggest asset — your people. Join Farid Dordar, CEO of PerfectMIND, as he guides us through the critical steps of running successful programs within our communities. Discover how the right software can help increase the results from A to B, with properly measuring success, tracking results, promotions, and more. Farid Dordar B4 Tour of the Saanich Art Centre at Cedar Hill Recreation Carole Ireland Brenda Weatherston Health promoting practices The Arts Centre at Cedar Hill opened in 2011 and is part of the multi-use Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. It is the only municipally owned and operated arts facility in the capital region. Tour this stunning, beautifully designed space and learn about its development, programming and partnerships. Inclusive recreation 14 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability Educational Sessions: Wednesday, May 6 | 2:15 — 3:15 pm continued B5 Opening the door a lot wider — how to succeed with shared decisionmaking in a multi-million dollar community project Multi-million dollar capital projects are complex, especially with community groups involved, but are incredibly rewarding when they are a success. This panel discussion demonstrates the power of collaborative teamwork and leadership between community and government in building the Rutledge field-hockey field under tight deadlines and high expectations for quality. Andrew Banks Corrine Ambor B6 Natural area trails management — Toronto’s Natural Environment Trail Strategy Erik Lees MBCSLA, CSLA, RPP, CIP - Principal Katy Amon BA, MLA, BCSLA Intern – Associate In this session we will present an overview of the guiding principles, innovative engagement and key recommendations that make the city of Toronto’s Natural Environment Trail Strategy (NETS) an example of next practices in natural trails management. LEES+Associates was commissioned to prepare a strategic plan to guide the future management of approximately 300 km of natural environment trails within the parkland and ravines in the city of Toronto’s five primary ravine ecosystems. Currently managed on a piece-meal basis, NETS underpins future planning, design and management of natural trails across the greater Toronto metropolitan area. NETS represents a shift in natural area management philosophy that recognizes that building better, sustainable trails with a light footprint is a more effective solution than attempting to limit public access. NET’s goals provide a sense of community ownership, increased awareness and opportunities for environmental protection and increased access to nature, low/no-cost recreation and nature interpretation opportunities. Themed Panel Presentations: Wednesday, May 6 | 3:45 — 5 pm TP1 Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations What are communities planning to commemorate for this milestone? This discussion will help prepare communities for grant submissions. Mariko Siggers Lisa Litz TP2 Community applications of “Prescriptions for Health” Josh Taylor Kristy Webster Barb Schultz Dr. Caspar Friesen Health promoting practices Is there a way we can work to bring together existing community infrastructure (recreation centres) and expertise (physicians and fitness professionals) to encourage at risk individuals to improve their own health, and, by extension, the health of the community? The panel—consisting of Josh Taylor, Kristy Webster, a representative from the Ministry of Health, a local physician and a program participant—will explore and discuss the Greater Victoria Physical Activity Program in support of the Healthy Families BC Prescription for Health. Specifically, they will look at how this program is a successful example of creative collaboration and closes the gap between health professionals and recreation programs in the community, increasing understanding and recognition of the benefits of health and wellness to individuals and the greater community. Inclusive recreation 15 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability Educational Sessions: Thursday, May 7 | 11:30 am — 12:30 pm C1 Promising practices for contemporary municipal weight room design and operation Learn about how and why the city of Surrey is phasing in a two-tiered weight room design approach, how Surrey is responding to the needs and interests of an increasingly diverse participant population, what equipment is provided, isn’t provided and why and important considerations for staff roles and training. Lori Bowie C2 Enhancing health through benefit-based recreation services Deanna (Dani) Cindrich C3 The man, myth, the legend — positive lifestyles through the eyes of skateboarders Constable Troy Derrick Kevin Harris Andy Anderson Mike Faux C4 Why are people sleeping in parks? Iain Dixon Andrew Wynn-Williams C5 Coaching for performance — get the most out of people Glen Sollors Health promoting practices A presentation of action research-findings supporting a transition to the provision of recreation services which are benefit/outcome-based. Benefits — the reduction of access barriers to recreation services for marginalized/non-mainstream users, the provision of recreation services informed by the social determinants of health and addressing the health needs of community residents. The evolution of skateboarding/longboarding has been ongoing since the 1950’s and has gained noticeable momentum in popularity in the last decade with user groups of all ages. This session will provide the listeners/participants the historic facts along with a demonstration of what was thought of as a “fad” in the 50’s to a full blown subculture of misunderstandings and misconceptions still prevalent today. Iain Dixon will provide an overview of the legal framework that impacts the ability of a municipality to enforce its bylaws to prevent the erection of tent cities in parks. He will focus on the constitutional arguments usually raised by protesters in defence of the encampments and discuss how those arguments were dealt with by the courts in the Occupy Vancouver and Oppenheimer Park cases. Andrew will speak about defining homelessness and what drives it in a community. He will speak to the cost to a community of homelessness and best practices around solutions. Coaching people on the right behaviours is not always easy. Learn and engage in a couple of ways to get the most out of your people when providing feedback. A coaching model will also be introduced in helping others perform at their best in a way that works for them. Inclusive recreation 16 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability Educational Sessions: Thursday, May 7 | 3:15 — 4:15 pm D1 Diet, exercise and paint? Recreational arts and the connection to health and wellbeing Kira Tozer Arts for health promotion and provision has long been practiced across diverse cultures and societies — however, only recently have studies begun to examine its impacts. Arts and health is a relatively new but rapidly growing interdisciplinary field that embraces many forms of art to promote health and prevent disease in individuals and communities, enhance health service delivery and enrich research inquiry. This session will present an overview of the field of arts and health, a short introduction to the various intersections of arts and health — health care, community arts, health communications, health research, health humanities — with a special focus on the impacts of recreational arts and cultural engagement on health and wellbeing. The session will include facilitated group discussions on both the benefits and implications of a renewed focus on arts in the recreation sector and promoting arts engagement as part of the healthy living equation. D2 How to identify communication barriers — a deaf perspective Jamie Finley Sarah Anne Hrycenko D3 Learnings from Learn to Camp — investigating the integration of new immigrants into Canadian parks Communication, instead of spoken languages, face unique challenges when accessing recreational programs. This presentation will look at how those barriers can be resolved and how programs can support participants with identified communication requirements. This presentation will discuss research on Canadian learn to camp programs, investigating the integration of new Canadians into the park system. An analysis of the program will be given, allowing the audience to engage with fresh ideas about how diversity and inclusion intermingle with history and education in public spaces. Megan Sullivan D4 Mapping and mobilizing community assets Jim Diers Health promoting practices The traditional approach to community development is to begin by conducting a needs assessment. Once a neighbourhood’s deficiencies have been documented, outside resources are identified to “help” that community. Not only does such an approach foster dependency but it fails to take advantage of the abundant resources that are present in every neighbourhood and every individual and to recognize that many needs are best addressed by the community itself. An alternate approach is to build community from the inside-out. This approach starts by mapping the neighbourhood’s resources. The workshop will guide participants to identify their community’s assets including the gifts of marginalised people, community associations, agencies, the natural and built environment, the local economy and the local history and culture. Workshop participants will also learn about some tools they can use to help people mobilize their assets to strengthen their neighbourhoods both physically and socially. Inclusive recreation 17 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability Educational Sessions: Thursday, May 7 | 3:15 — 4:15 pm continued D5 Setting expectations and goals Glen Sollors Do employees always do what you expect? Learn what gets in the way of setting expectations. Your way may not always be the right way. Key topics are the importance of a two-way conversation, how to set goals that make sense and key considerations when negotiating expectations. Educational Sessions: Friday, May 8 | 9 — 10 am E1 Are you reaching everyone in your community? Learn how clear language can help — make your information accessible to everyone In this fast paced one-hour workshop focused on clear communication you will learn to use specific language to improve your message and reach a wider audience. You will take away practical tips for writing clearly, develop focused editing strategies and learn how to choose images to enhance your message. These tools and techniques of writing in clear language will ensure that all of your information reaches everyone in your community. Beth Beeching E2 Splash pads Through this session, delegates will learn how to design a sustainable and successful Splash pad by identifying the practices that should or should not be included when designing a Splash pad, understanding the importance of product selection and play value, and knowing how to select the appropriate water management system. Barb Lapierre E3 Process for doing a facility feasibility study and life cycle study Roger Weetman Ian McDonald E4 Working the numbers — using data to market your programs successfully This session will outline a process for performing a facility feasibility study with the main goal of identifying possible expansion opportunities and engaging a consultant to perform a facility life cycle study that identifies major infrastructure and equipment repair or replacement costs over the long term. In particular, the session will focus on Whistler’s experience with these two studies and will touch on some of the results of this work. Proven analytic techniques can ensure you are using your promotion dollars to deliver successful programs. Learn what to measure, how to access information quickly and how to visualize your plan. Have facts, not opinions and watch your programs grow! Debbie Clavelle Miryana Heath Health promoting practices Inclusive recreation 18 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Outdoor recreation Supportive systems and practices Recreation sustainability Educational Sessions: Friday, May 8 | 9 — 10 am continued E5 Be continually reaching past adversity — collaboration and community engagement to increase access Bruce Bauman As recreation professionals, when asked where we work we seem to always state the town/city or neighborhood. Not as often as we should do, we step back and examine the ocean in which we swim. If we did, we would see a vast community of internal and external participants. These include citizens, recreation professionals/ departments, municipalities, regional districts, clients, groups, committees, partners and others. Through an example of a community collaboration and engagement including master planning, a value-based approach to program delivery, best practices, advisory committees and overcoming regional district functional challenges, a community realized significant wins for access to recreation programs and services. The session will focus on the process and with a few tips along the way to assist your community. 19 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Presenter Biographies Corrine Ambor | Corinne Ambor is manager of parks planning and community stewardship for the District of West Vancouver. Corinne has extensive experience in park policy development and community consultation. Corinne’s experience was invaluable in guiding the powerful partnership of the district and sports groups with the building of the Rutledge artificial field project. Katy Amon BA, MLA, BCSLA Intern – Associate | Over her five years as an associate at LEES+Associates, Katy has led many parks and recreation planning and design projects including parks and recreation master plans, trail designs, feasibility studies and landuse management strategies including the award winning city of Toronto’s Natural Environment Trails Strategy. In 2009, Katy was awarded an American Society of Landscape Architecture student honour award in the research category for her thesis in which she developed a methodology for integrating ecosystem planning and active transportation into public rights of way. Andy Anderson | Andy Anderson is an up-and-comer. However, Andy is dedicated to his craft and it shows during each demonstration. Andy has a skill-set of all the disciplines within skateboarding — street, ramp and freestyle — which allows him to stand out and be creative. Andy sticks to the formula during demonstrations however and is always quick to please a crowd and come up with something interesting and new. Andrew Banks | Andrew Banks, senior manager of parks, District of West Vancouver, has a background in landscape management. Andrew’s work experience spans both private sector and public sector with over 15 years in municipal park management. Andrew uses his enthusiasm and passion for parks as a catalyst for engaging with the community. Bruce Bauman | Bruce Bauman graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor of education degree. He claims to have taught every day of his life in his 30-year career in recreation while getting a graduate degree from the school of hard-knocks. Working from front-line positions to presently being the acting general manager of community services for the Sunshine Coast Regional District he brings a wealth of experience when working with community, committees, teams and boards. The recent initiatives of increased access to recreation services on the Sunshine Coast is a story of planning, collaboration, communication and community. Spend some time, get some ideas, ask some questions and make a difference in your community. Beth Beeching | Beth has been an ESL instructor for over 20 years and is currently teaching English at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Working as a literacy outreach coordinator as a faculty member of Capilano University, Beth developed clear language workshops for educators and community workers to learn techniques to communicate complex ideas to a broader, more inclusive audience. As a highly successful facilitator, Beth has presented at Canadian and international ESL conferences and is passionate about delivering engaging, practical workshops. Lori Bowie | Lori Bowie is the healthy communities manager for the city of Surrey. As the manager overseeing the operation of the weight room and fitness facilities, she has had the opportunity to guide and design the layout of multiple new facility and weight room expansion projects. Lori has a BSc in kinesioloy and an MA in health education and health promotion. She has enjoyed a long career in health and fitness and is also an instructor with the UBC school of kinesiology. Mariana Brussoni | Mariana Brussoni is an assistant professor in the faculty of medicine at the University of British Columbia and with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit. She is a developmental psychologist investigating injury prevention and the design of children’s play spaces to ensure developmentally appropriate opportunities for risky play. Deanna (Dani) Cindrich | Deanna is a recreation therapist with a master’s degree in leadership. Her 20-year therapeutic recreation career, working collaboratively with health and community recreation sectors, has allowed her to explore and promote the health benefits of recreation. Deanna specializes in organization development, change leadership and the development and provision of benefit-based community recreation services. Debbie Clavelle | Debbie Clavelle is the community recreation manager for the city of Coquitlam and has been in the health, fitness and recreation industry and a member of BCRPA for 15 years. Her experience in providing quality recreation services and programs is extensive and she believes in the importance of service excellence in program delivery. 20 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Presenter Biographies continued Preston Corrigan | Preston Corrigan has 12 years of experience managing the implementation of recreation management systems for municipal, non-profit and educational organizations across North America. He worked for 10 years as part of the Active Network implementing CLASS, Payment Server and ActiveNet before starting his current position at the City of Surrey in 2013. Preston has worked with some of the largest and most innovative providers of recreation services in North America (including Charlotte, NC, the University of Virginia, and the YMCA of Greater Toronto) managing implementation projects, implementing PCI compliant payment solutions and developing cost effective and site-specific strategies to improve community health and participation in recreation services. Drew Dennis, Kai Scott & Susie Hutchison | Drew Dennis and Kai Scott are members of the trans and gender-variant inclusion working group which led an extensive community engagement process in 2013-14. Susie Hutchison, recreation manager with the Vancouver board of parks and recreation, works with the committee to implement its recommendations across Vancouver’s diverse recreation system. Troy Derrick | Constable Troy Derrick has been skateboarding for 26 years. Troy is currently employed by the Surrey RCMP as a police officer. Troy has often said that without skateboarding there is a huge chance that he would never have become a police officer. During his part in the demonstration, Troy explains his experiences as a skateboarder as well as the benefits of individuality and support of community within the subculture. Jim Diers | See bio on page 7. Iain Dixon | Iain Dixon has practiced law in British Columbia since 2000 and is an assistant director in the city of Vancouver law department leading the enforcement and prosecution group. He has appeared on a number of cases in which the city has sought injunctive relief from the court in order to remove encampments on municipal land and parks, including the Occupy Vancouver case and the recent Oppenheimer Park case. Farid Dordar | Farid Dordar is the CEO of PerfectMIND. Mike Faux (AKA Hippie Mike) | Hippie Mike grew up on the east coast of Canada and has been involved with skateboarding since 1986. Hippie Mike moved out to the west coast more than a decade ago and has been an advocate for skateboarding/longboarding ever since. Hippie Mike has worked for the city of Surrey working on developing youth parks, competitions and promoting a positive lifestyle that skateboarding/longboarding can produce. Currently Hippie Mike runs Authentic Board Supply in Surrey and owns/ operates Protest Skateboard Co. Jamie Finley | Jamie Finley is the board president of BC Deaf Sports, a non-profit charitable organization. Jamie has been involved in the advocacy of access for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes in British Columbia since 2010. He has emphasized access to information provided by coaches, instructors and learning facilitators within BC. Dr. Caspar Friesen | Dr. Caspar Friesen is a family physician in Victoria, BC. Tim Gill | See bio on page 6. Kevin Harris | Kevin Harris, Canada’s first professional skateboarder, skated/rode for the same team as Tony HAWK travelling around the world. Kevin has seen the rise and fall of the popularity of skateboarding/longboarding for decades. In his 50’s Kevin still skates today in demonstrations breaking down stereotypes of the seemingly “outlaw” activity. Miryana Heath | Miryana Heath is a marketing coordinator for the city of Coquitlam parks, recreation and culture services with an extensive marketing background with both public and private organizations. Miryana brings attention to marketing analysis as a hands-on tool for understanding customer behaviour and making informed marketing decisions. 21 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Presenter Biographies continued Matt Herman | Matt Herman is the executive director of the healthy living branch within the ministry of health where he has worked for the past nine years. Matt’s branch is responsible for leading physical activity, injury prevention, tobacco control, healthy eating, healthy weights, healthy built environments and healthy settings including schools, communities and workplaces. Prior to joining the ministry of health, Matt worked for the national health service in Scotland and was responsible for leading health improvement planning between health authorities and local governments. Prior to that role, Matt worked for a Scottish local government in community health. Sarah Anne Hrycenko | Sarah Anne Hrycenko is a former Team Manitoba water polo player and speed skater. In 2001, she went to the Deaf Olympics with the Canadian Women’s Volleyball Team. She attributes her achievements in sports to having access to sign language interpreters in training. Sarah Anne works for the Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services as a youth transition specialist. Carole Ireland | Carole Ireland, manager of the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre guided the community engagement process that contributed to the design and operational model of the Art Centre at Cedar Hill. Barb Lapierre | Barb Lapierre is the Canadian territory manager at Vortex Aquatic Structures Intl, the world leader in aquatic play landscapes and entertainment with over 6,000 locations around the world. She is a senior sales manager with 9+ years of water play experience at Vortex, focusing on the implementation of zero-depth aquatic playgrounds for municipalities throughout Canada. Working closely with landscape architects, aquatic designers and park and rec officials, Barb has developed an expertise in designing successful and inclusive Splashpads® projects. She has a keen understanding of all aspects including maximizing play value, choosing the right water management solution and selecting the play features and equipment that will ensure durability and lower maintenance. Erik Lees, MBCSLA, CSLA, RPP, CIP – Principal | Erik is a registered landscape architect and registered professional planner with 35 years of experience in parks, trails, and natural heritage planning, design, and management — including 20 years in parks management and administration. With clients from coast to coast to coast across Canada as well as in the US and in Africa, Erik is committed to enhancing health and sustainability by creating inclusive project processes that reflect local culture and transfer knowledge to local communities. Lisa Litz | Lisa Litz is executive director of imagiNation 150, a non-profit that is catalyzing Canadians into action around the nation’s 150th birthday in 2017 by sparking conversations about the Canada Canadians want and encouraging us all to give “gifts” — acts of service — to mark this important birthday. Cathy Matheson | Cathy is manager of administration & marketing for the district of North Vancouver. Ian McDonald | Ian McDonald is a licensed architect in the province of British Columbia and has been with Bruce Carscadden Architect since 2007. His work with the firm includes the Lieutenant Governor medal-winning Swalwell Park, Kensington Park, and Robert Burnaby Park washrooms, the District of Lake Country Winfield arena addition, and the new Princeton town hall. In addition to practice, Ian taught at the UBC school of architecture and landscape architecture from 2005 until 2013 in both the graduate vertical studio stream as well as the core undergraduate and graduate courses in design media. He continues to mentor thesis candidates and is a regular guest critic. In addition to teaching and practice, Ian is a board member for Vancouver’s Centre A Gallery and is a blogger for the World Wildlife Fund. He is allergic to cats. Emily Munroe | Emily Munroe, Executive Director, has been with 8-80 Cities since 2009 and has managed diverse engagement and capacity building projects both locally and internationally. She has led major projects with partners such as the Ontario Government, the Knight Foundation, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Gehl Architects. Emily is passionate about making healthy choices easy for everyone, every day by creating cities where people can walk, bike, and play. She uses her creativity and problem-solving skills to develop stimulating and imaginative strategies to engage people in the process of improving their cities. Ryan O’Connor | Ryan O’Connor is a project coordinator at 8-80 Cities, with a primary focus on the doable neighbourhood project. Ryan has contributed to public realm improvement projects and neighbourhood engagement processes through work in both public and non-profit sectors. He holds a MA in planning from the University of British Columbia. 22 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Presenter Biographies continued Brenda Robinson | See bio on page 6. Louise Rusch | Louise Rusch is a Program Coordinator for Burnaby parks, recreation and cultural services and has worked in recreation for many years. Louise has spent much of the past eight months laying the ground work as Burnaby moves towards physical literacy. Barb Schultz | Barb entered the Esquimalt Recreation Centre as part of the Prescription to Health Program, in response to her doctor diagnosing her with high blood pressure. During the initial 12 week Prescription to Health Program, her blood pressure returned to normal. She has maintained her fitness program for over a year, has shed 25 pounds, and has successfully kept her blood pressure down, with no medication. Fitness at the recreation centre is now part of her everyday healthy lifestyle. Mariko Siggers | Mariko Siggers is the event development supervisor for the city of Kelowna where she focuses on creating a dynamic event landscape to engage and promote the community. Kelowna is host to 85+ outdoor events per year. Mariko grew up in Kamloops and earned a degree in human kinetics from UBC. After three years of delivering events and intramural sports with the athletics and recreation department at UBC, she moved to Alberta and spent five years as the director of recreation and culture in the town of Beaumont. Mariko is very happy to be back in BC where she keeps busy biking, skiing, playing sports and spending time with her husband and two daughters. Glen Sollors | Glen has over 15 years experience in driving results by working with leaders in developing strategic business opportunities, managing associated change and supporting implementation through training, coaching and problem solving. He is passionate about effective and courageous communication and helping leaders get the most from their people. Todd Stewardson | Todd’s career journey has been filled with interesting opportunities – working in small and larger municipalities, in different provinces, through various volunteer roles and in different organizational models. As the Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture for The Corporation of Delta, Todd is involved with forming and working with various teams to develop and review the systems for the delivery of services to the community. Having been involved in numerous parks, recreation and culture software program implementations, Todd is looking forward to working with colleagues in the parks and recreation field to ensure that our software supports both the business of parks and recreation as well as the needs of those we serve. Megan Sullivan | Megan Sullivan graduated from the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia with a combined degree in international development and contemporary studies. Professionally she has spent time working with not-for-profits on youth empowerment and education and in the private sector focusing on corporate social responsibility. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in environmental studies at the University of Victoria. Her graduate research project, learnings from Learn to Camp — investigating the integration of new immigrants into Canadian parks, examines the integration of new immigrants into the Canadian park system and reflects upon parks’ programming, objectives and ties to Canadian identity. Her research analyzes where the Learn to Camp program is succeeding and identifies where opportunities for improvement exists. In her spare time Megan enjoys camping, road tripping, and reading CanLit. Josh Taylor & Kristy Webster | Josh Taylor is the community recreation programmer in parks, recreation and culture for the city of Victoria. Kristy Webster is the recreation programmer in fitness, wellness and rehabilitation for West Shore parks and recreation and is also a kinesiologist. In their day to day roles, both manage community weight rooms and lead teams responsible for delivering fitness and recreation programs and services. They are motivated by a passion for making a difference in the health and wellbeing of others! With two bachelor degrees & over 20 years’ experience in fitness and recreation between them, they represent Greater Victoria Active Communities, a coalition of 14 recreation centres and work collectively to create healthier communities on a number of regional initiatives including the Greater Victoria Physical Activity Program & Island Fitness Conference. Kira Tozer, BSc, MPH | Kira is a graduate of the UBC master of public health program with eight years experience working in health promotion with a variety of health authority, non-profit organizations and university-based programs. Kira is the Arts Health BC, knowledge translation project manager. She is also a professional singer and (voice) actor. 23 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Presenter Biographies continued Heather Turner | Heather Turner is the director of recreation and culture in North Vancouver and has worked in municipal parks and recreation for many years. She is also, in a volunteer capacity, an international diving judge and on the board of Sport BC. Heather is involved in numerous discussions and processes regarding the role and challenges of our sector in fostering risky play. Lynn Wark | Lynn Wark has been working with the City of Campbell River for 23 years in various capacities within Parks and Recreation, most recently as the Recreation & Culture Manager. Brenda Weatherston | Brenda is the community arts specialist for Saanich has a rich background in arts, culture and heritage and leads the team of staff at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill. Roger Weetman | Roger Weetman is the recreation manager for the resort municipality of Whistler. Roger started out his career in aquatics in the Vancouver area with a background that also includes working at a summer camps, leading day camps and teaching skiing while attending UBC to attain a degree in sports management. Roger has been in Whistler for over 20 years and now oversees the operation of a major sports complex, three community centres, a youth centre, a Nordic ski area and outdoor skating rink in the heart of Whistler Village. Andrew Wynn-Williams | Andrew Wynn-Williams assumed the role of executive director of the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness in 2012. Andrew built an extensive background in communications and policy development in his previous work with MLAs, the BC Premier’s technology council and the BC chamber of commerce. Darin Young | Darin is an IT executive with over twenty years of management experience in private and public sectors. He creates organizational value by seizing opportunities, inspiring those around him, and driving creative solutions that are both realistic and achievable. Through his role as the Manager of Information Services for The Corporation of Delta, Darin is leading a large-scale municipal collaboration to identify requirements and procure a new parks and recreation management software system. 24 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Accommodations While in Victoria, stay at one of the following hotels for discounted BCRPA delegate rates. Make your reservations now. Fairmont Empress Victoria Victoria Mariott Inner Harbour Hotel 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5 Standard Room: $149/night Fairmont Room: $189/night To make your reservation, please call the Reservations Department at 250-384-8111 or the Global Reservations Centre at 1-800-441-1414. Please identify that you are with the “BCRPA 2015 Symposium” or “British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association” Hotel Grand Pacific 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3 Standard Room: $154/night Individuals making their own reservations should contact our reservation department at one of the following numbers: Toll Free: 1-800-663-7550 Direct: (250) 386-0450 Or book online using this custom link. In order to qualify for the group rate, please mention the group number MAY15BCRPA or that you are booking under BC Recreation and Parks Association. 25 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Deluxe Room: $169/night First 20 people to book their room at the Victoria Marriott will receive a complimentary upgrade to a Superior Room. To make your reservation: Call toll-free at 1-866-306-5451 and ask for the BCRPA Symposium group rate. Or make your reservation online using this custom link to receive the special group rate. To guarantee your reservation, a credit card must be provided at the time of booking. A non-refundable deposit equal to the first night’s room & tax will be charged at the time of booking. Quality Inn Inner Harbour 850 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2H2 Traditional Rooms: $105/night To make your reservation, call 1-800-661-4115. Please advise the reservation agent that you are attending the BCRPA conference. Travel Discounts Westjet is offering delegates 10% discount off their best Econo and Flex fares available at the time of the booking (excluding seat sales and web fares). The discount is valid for WestJet flights into and out of Victoria for travel up to 7 days prior and 7 days after the event (May 6 - 8). Blackout dates are May 14-19, 2015. To book reservations, please contact WestJet Groups department at 1-877-952-4696 and mention convention code CC6789. Note that convention codes are not available for use on WestJet.com at this time. 26 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium Greening Symposium As in past years, we’re taking deliberate steps to ensure the BCRPA Symposium is as earth and health friendly as possible. These include: • Establishment of recycle centres located throughout the Victoria Conference Centre for paper, glass, cans, and plastics • Use of FSC certified printed materials • Online, paperless registration system • Use of reusable delegate bags • Recycling name card holders for use at next event (please hand your cards in at the end of your stay) • Reduced use of paper through posting the session presentations online • Local organic produce, sustainable seafood and fair trade products are purchased by the hotel whenever possible • Providing fresh water service at the event using refillable jugs instead of water bottles — please bring your own water bottle to use • Making the “healthy choice the easy choice” through the adoption of the Healthy Food and Beverage Sales guidelines in our catering selections Refunds and Cancellation A refund of 70% of the registration fee will be given for cancellations received Before April 6, 2015. Cancellations made after April 6, 2015 are non-refundable. Registrations are transferrable. All requests for cancellations must be submitted in writing to the BCRPA office at [email protected] and received within the allotted cancellation times noted above. Event Photography Photographs of Symposium may be produced and may include your recognizable image. By participating in the conference, you therefore consent to being photographed and you authorize the BCRPA to use any of these recordings for its activities and events, as well as for its print and electronic promotional material, including on the Internet via the BCRPA website or other social media websites. If you have any questions, please contact the BCRPA. Unauthorized recording (audio, video, still photography, etc.) of presentations at any BCRPA event by a presenter or the audience including sessions, plenaries, keynotes, etc., without the express written consent of the Chair of the event or designated BCRPA sta¬ff is strictly prohibited. Any authorized recording must be disclosed to the delegates in attendance in that session, prior to the commencement of the presentation and only record the presenter, not the audience. Further, any authorized recordings may not be used for commercial purposes or posted on any open public media source. Conduct that violates this policy may be subject to sanctions pursuant to BCRPA’s disciplinary policies. 27 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium For More Information Register now to be a part of BCRPA Symposium 2015 Tel: 604.629.0965 [email protected] British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association 301– 470 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5 For details, visit the Symposium 2015 web page. bcrpa.bc.ca 28 | 2015 BC Recreation and Parks Association Symposium