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SUGGESTIONS FOR THE FUTURE
<br /> If-management classes to opportunities Vision 2000,NRPAs strategic plan,recognizes the �'
<br /> Awth and he enhancement that might ,need to re-establish the connection between parks �.
<br /> ow'sig: and recreation and the environment.The NRPA ' J U Ly pRocilmiTioll
<br /> le education and counseling Environmental Task Force offer some guidelines and
<br /> hu cycle tenet's for professionals to follow
<br /> g a behaviors •pwchase environmentally safe and sensitive products JULY IS RECREATION
<br /> :p,single,adoptive) and inform program participants of this practice and the AND PARKS MONTH
<br /> (marriage,divorce,blended families)
<br /> reasons for it
<br /> •reduce waste peon.reuse and recycle It's July—the kickoff of the summer season.It's also a
<br /> m styles(gender,age,cultural,etc) pin app wherever possible;
<br /> time to enjoy the out-of-doors,spend time with family
<br /> iess undue participants in this proems and friends,and just kickback and relax.That's why
<br /> d aging •seek out other in your community who the National Recreation and Park Association has
<br /> ng share this environmental philosophy and designated July as Recreation and Parks Month.
<br /> (massage.reflexology) co-sponsor activities and efforts
<br /> •offer innovative and creative m Whereas,parks,' on activities,and leisure
<br /> ores(humor,music.pets) programs designed
<br /> increase appreciation of the natural world experiences pnwide opportunities for young people to live,
<br /> ire r comet de events celebrati the cultural. and develop into contributin members of society,and
<br /> II wellness •sponsor "g grow, �p 8 f tY
<br /> historical.and natural history aspects of your community, Whereas,pants and recraation create lifelines and
<br /> ation involve volunteers in these efforts continued life experiences for older members of our
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<br /> Whereas,generating opportunities for people to come
<br /> * ' together and experience a sense of community through fun
<br /> recreational pursuits,and
<br /> ► Whereas,path and recreation agencies provide outlets
<br /> . ' , ` for physical activities,socialization,and stress reducing
<br /> h . ;f. experiences,and•
<br /> t I T :,,- "s� ' Whereas,parks,playgrounds,nature traits,open spaces,
<br /> ti * '� community and cultural centers,and historic sites make a•
<br /> -- . . , ',r;,,,, „0104('' " community attractive and desirable places to live,work,
<br /> t _ r, "` ' play,and visit to contribute to our ongoing economic
<br /> IL,„...444,,,,, - . . r`', vitality,and
<br /> -- �- - - ,+-t»,; -t' Whereas,parks,greenways,and open spaces provide a t.
<br /> l..r `'' 1 a welcome respite from our fast paced,high-tech lifestyles
<br /> I' I. while protecting and preserving our natural environment
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<br /> __ , , 1 :- and,
<br /> .... j _ l .- Whereas,park and recreation agencies touch the lives of
<br /> / individuals,families,groups,and the entire community
<br /> P` _ which -tively impacts the social,economic
<br /> p P upon
<br /> - -� 4g PF ", ,v ., t health,and environmental quality of our community,
<br /> Now Therefore Be it Resolved,that we proclaim July is
<br /> E • Begin to brainstorm a list of programming opportu- Recreation and Parks Montle and
<br /> EllVIROEN1
<br /> nities for children and adults that can include such Encourage all citizens to celebrate by participating in
<br /> thing as field trips to wetlands or watershed protection their choice of pleasurable activities to fund refreshment
<br /> areas as well as amusement parks or craft projects that
<br /> t PAST come from the recycling centers from their leisure. N
<br /> i of light guiding the park and recreation Signed this 1st day of July,1998 by
<br /> reflects a return to our heritage.At the Celehrale
<br /> century,citizens were imploring
<br /> he national,state,and local levels to t flit
<br /> pace for preservation,conservation, �`%'^� July Is Roc/108110R
<br /> cation pursuits.Efforts in this area
<br /> stablishment of the nation's first ► !!
<br /> te_ -_ -County,New Jersey as , , i iirks m00th _._ - . ___� _____
<br /> isisa permitting t_lie establish
<br /> irk districts. Programmers Information Network
<br /> y e a r s ago, the public called upon PROGRAM IDEAS AND OPTIONS v o L u M E. X M U M M E R t
<br /> :ms to preserve open space as an Remember to celebrate July locally with your version
<br /> :oncrete sprawl during the industrial of Recreation and Parks month.Once a year each
<br /> GUEST EDITOR:Ellen O'Sullivan,PhD.,CLP
<br /> general public continues to expect agency has the opportunity to highlight benefits when MANAGING EDITOR:Kathy J.Spangler,Cl.? r
<br /> on will serve in this capacity. Director,National Programs
<br /> people are naturally attracted to parks and outdoor --
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