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2009 Benefit Award
Information
The Wisconsin Park & Recreation
Association’s Benefits Committee is soliciting nominations for
the “8th Annual WPRA Benefits Award” to be
presented on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Annual
Conference & Trade Show in the Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
A special recognition plaque will be given
to the selected recipient to recognize outstanding and creative
benefit related promotions and/or programming by a current
member of WPRA.
ENTRY
GUIDELINES:
Entries will
be judged on the following criterion:
Goals and objectives - What was the purpose
or intent of the benefits related promotion/programming and was
it obtained?
Participation - Indicate the
acceptance of the promotion/program.
Efficiency/Affordability - Was the
Benefits related promotion/program accomplished with a
reasonable amount of finances, time and effort without
consequences?
Creativity/Adaptability - Was the
promotion/program of original thought, could it be modified for
a variety of settings?
Entries should include a copy of any
promotional material, pictures, brochures, posters, video, etc.
that was utilized.
2008 Benefit Award
Winner
2008 Benefit Award
Rec. Walk / Run
Two Rivers Parks & Recreation Department
In an effort to improve the lifestyle of
the citizens of our community the Two Rivers Parks & Recreation
Department began a Rec. Walk / Run once a month in October of
2007. The idea was simple: offer an opportunity for all ages
to exercise that was fun, affordable and easy to do.
Our goal was to get families off the couch,
participate in an exercise program that was not competitive,
have fun, meet new people, visit a part of our community that
may not be part of their usual routine, strengthen family
connections and to offer the program at an affordable price.
A theme is picked for each walk, a
tee-shirt is designed and a route is determined. The location
of the route varies from our trails, to our parks, to schools
and our J. E. Hamilton Community House. Pre registration is
required for anyone wanting a tee-shirt. Anyone not purchasing
the tee-shirt may join the walk at no cost.
To date there have been 15 Rec. Walk /
Runs, with 294 different participants with a total of 820 people
attending the walks. Several people have not missed a walk.
Comments are always favorable, and participants have begun
offering suggestions for themes, locations, shirt designs and
colors. Grandchildren in strollers are in attendance at every
walk. Pets are always welcomed.
We knew we made a difference when several
times participants who had their plans change at the last minute
and missed the walk, stopped to say they walked their own route.
They are now finding ways to get out and exercise.
The Two Rivers Parks & Recreation
Department was pleased to be awarded the Benefit Award for
2008. We feel strongly that this program is a great addition
to our community. The program offers countless benefits in the
4 major areas of Parks and Recreation; health, social, economic
and environmental.
For more information on the Rec. Walk /
Runs contact Judy Goodchild CPM,
judgoo@two-rivers.org
Past Benefit Award
Winners
Madison School – Community Recreation (Benefits Cable Television
Show)
Delafield Park and Recreation Commission (Family Fright Night
Proceeds Went to Construct Skate Park)
West Bend Park, Recreation & Forestry (Benefit News Column)
UW La Crosse (Benefit Classroom Instruction/Curriculum)
Wausau/Marathon Parks, Recreation & Forestry (Recreation
Guide-Benefit Marketing)
Washington
County Planning & Parks (Benefit Posters/Community
Announcements)
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