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• Ice Rink Social - Presented by CORE Construction

  • When
    Saturday, December 28, 2024
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    6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Location
    Winter Wonderland Ice Rink located at the Plaza at Mesa City Center at 56 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201
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  In partnership with CORE Construction, APRA's Young Professional and Special Event TEAMS present a member social at the Ice Rink in Downtown Mesa for a fun-filled holiday event! Thanks to our sponsor, CORE Construction, APRA members and their families can enjoy an hour of festive fun on the ice!

                                         

  

  When: Saturday, December 28th 2024
  Time: 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
  Where: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink (Plaza at Mesa City Center at 56 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201)

  This event is FREE for APRA members, but registration is required. Each member can bring a guest to join in the fun. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with your fellow members and loved ones.

  A huge THANK YOU to CORE Construction for making this event possible! 

  *Additional Details

  • The session includes skate rental.
  • Registration does not include socks. Please bring your own socks.
  • Skate assists will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Locker space will not be available.

  Any questions please contact us at admin@azpra.org

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• Therapeutic Recreation TEAM Meeting | 2025 Intro

  • When
    Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams Meeting

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  AGENDA

  Happy New Year

  Announcements from APRA

  Introductions & Goals for 2025

  Monthly topic/discussion 

  Open Forum

  
  

  Welcome back TR Team Members! We hope you had a restful break and are ready for the 2025 APRA season!

  
  

  Join us for the first meeting of the year as we kick things off with important updates, introductions, and a look at our goals for the year ahead. This will be an amazing opportunity to reconnect and start planning for an impactful 2025!

  
  

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  A Microsoft Teams Meeting Link will be sent to those who registered 1-2 days before the meeting.

  Any questions, feel free to contact APRA @ admin@azpra.org

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• Outdoor & Natural Resources TEAM Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, January 16, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams

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  Join us for the first Outdoor and Natural Resource TEAM meeting of the year. We'll start things off with important updates from APRA, introductions, and a look at our goals for the year ahead. This will be an amazing opportunity to reconnect and start planning for an impactful 2025!

  Meeting Agenda: ONR TEAM - January 2025 Agenda.docx

  Reminder: Microsoft Teams Meeting Link will be sent to those who registered 1-2 days before the meeting.

  Any questions, feel free to contact APRA @ admin@azpra.org

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• APRA Member Benefits Presentation | Membership & Engagement Committee

  • When
    Thursday, January 23, 2025
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    12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams

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  The APRA Membership Engagement Committee is excited to host a Presentation on Member Benefits for 2025!

  Discover all the opportunities and resources available to you as a member, and learn how APRA can help you grow professionally and make the most of your membership.

  Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025

  Time: 12:05 PM - 12:50 PM 

  Where: Microsoft Teams (Virtual Meeting)

  
  

  Thanks!

  APRA Admin

  Any questions please contact us at admin@azpra.org
  

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• Technology Engagement TEAM Kick-Off

  • When
    Monday, January 27, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    University Building 92 W Vaughn Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233 (Virtual Option Available)

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  Are you passionate about using technology to make more data-informed decisions and want to talk to others about it? Join us for our Technology Engagement Team kick-off event as we start the new year. Dive into the data and discussion as we introduce the new team leads, share current initiatives, and establish a vision for our revitalized team. Lunch will be provided!

  
  

  When: Monday, January 27, 2025

  Where: University Building 92 W Vaughn Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233 (Virtual Option Available)

  Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

  
  

  Any questions please contact us at admin@azpra.org
  

  Thanks! - APRA Admin

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• CPSI January 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ @ North Corporation Yard (9191 E. San Salvador Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258)

  • Start
    Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, January 31, 2025
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Scottsdale - North Corporation Yard (9191 E. San Salvador Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258)
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  The National Recreation and Park Association offers the industry-leading certification program in playground safety, the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program. The CPSI certification program provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on playground safety issues including hazard identification, equipment specifications, surfacing requirements and risk management methods.

  
  

  Please read all requirements below BEFORE you register.

  

  proudly sponsored by - TBD
  

  

  Important details/course information below. Read carefully.

  COURSE DETAILS | 8:00AM - 5:00PM  WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY

  • Register with the name as it appears on your driver's license to avoid delays in confirming your identify when checking in for the national exam. 
  • To ensure information privacy and test security, the email used in your registration MUST be yours. If your email address does not appear to match your name in any way, APRA will make contact to request updated information. 
  • An accurate mailing address is critical to ensure timely delivery of course materials.
  • The CPSI Manual & Field Guide ship 3-4 weeks before the start of the course to provide  adequate time to review/study the materials.
  • Prereading and content review are critical prior to attendance. Once received, open both the CPSI Manual and the Field Guide for further information. 

  • The course is pre-approved for 1.5 CEUs (provided by NRPA) Sign-In/Out required.
  • Snacks and lunches provided on Wednesday and Thursday - neither on exam day

  • The deadline to register or make changes to an existing registration, including transfers and refund requests, must be made on or before the 45th day prior to the course start date. 

  EXAM DAY DETAILS | 8:00AM - 11:15AM FRIDAY
  

  • Two (2) forms of ID are REQUIRED to take the exam

  1) with your name and photo (eg. drivers licence, military ID, passport)

  1) with your name and signature (eg. credit or debit card)

  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Check In 

  9:00 AM - 9:15 AM    Exam Instruction

  9:15 AM - 11:15 AM  2-Hour Certification Exam (end time dependent on start time)

  Leave all food/drinks, study materials and cell phones secured in your vehicle 
  

  The option to take the CPSI exam via computer-based testing is available through the NRPA. To obtain additional information please visit www.nrpa.org/cpsi Be advised if you register to take the examination with the course, you will not receive a refund to take your exam via computer based testing at a later date. Please decide now if you would like to take the exam on Day 3 of the course or via a computer-based exam before you register.

  Special Exam Accommodations: Candidates with a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request a special accommodation to take the computer based exam. The Special Accommodation form should be completed and submitted to APRA at least 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.

  English as a Second Language (ESL): English as a second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. The ESL Accommodation Request form must be submitted to APRA at least 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.

  

  Important Registration Information: 

  All refunds are subject to a 25% administrative fee
  

  No shows and last minute cancellations forfeit all paid registrations and/or are responsible for full payment of registration.  APRA is required to provide a guaranteed number of participants in advance and must adhere to national deadlines.
  

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• 2025 Award Submission Workshop & FAQ

  • When
    Tuesday, February 04, 2025
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    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams Meetings

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  APRA is hosting an education session on best practices for submitting for an APRA award. This session will provide background on the award categories and best practices for completing a submission. This session will be held on Microsoft Teams, so need to travel.

  This session is hosted by the Award's Committee Chair, Jamie Sullivan from Apache Junction, and Shelby Scheer, Special Events Supervisor from Town of Marana and facilitator of several winning award submissions. Shelby has a degree in English with Honors from The University of Arizona and a background in non-profit grant-writing and copy-editing.

  
  

  
  

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• Special Events TEAM Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams Meeting
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  Join the Special Events TEAM to reflect on past events from 2024. We'll also discuss upcoming events for 2025 and share struggles, advice, plus tips and tricks that might work for others.

  APRA is excited for 2025!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  REMINDER: Microsoft Teams Meeting Link will be sent to those who registered 1-2 days before the meeting.

  Any questions, feel free to contact APRA @ admin@azpra.org

  
  

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