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Julie O'Toole - Recreation Manager - Village of Libertyville IL

Hi friends, Michael Kalvort from South Florida...not so sunny today

Jessica Taylor- Recreation Program Supervisor- Newport News, VA

Jess Whatley- Oakland County Parks, Michigan

Jonathan Honchul - York County Parks and Recreation

Pamela GeryDirector of Parks & Recreation in Darien, CTBeautiful fall weather here in CT!

Zach White Pender County, NC Parks and Recreation Supervisor

Addie Weaver, Washington TWP - RecPlex, OH

Dave McDaniel III, Operations Coordinator, Mobile, Al.

Matt Spruill - Colonial Heights, VA Recreation and Parks, Assistant Director

Joe Stubbins - Recreation Coordinator, Tucson AZ

Samantha Charette, East Windsor P&R, East Windsor CT

Hannah Bell - Colonial Heights Recreation & Parks - Colonial Heights VA

Molly Gross- Recreation Program Coordinator, Fairborn OH

Sheroly Jones, Facility Manager/Branding Liaison for NYC Parks and Recreation

Laquita Hudson - Asheville NC City Parks and Rec, Program Leader

Eric Saathoff. Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation. Recreation Program Coordinator

Jessica Fowler, Superintendent of Aquatics, City of Collinsville in IL

Trista Taylor, Cottage Grove Parks & Recreation, WI

Rachel Smith, Operations Manager James City County VA

Hi - Brooke Gutierrez - Director of Parks - Merced Irrigation District - Lake McClure Lake McSwain in Mariposa County CA

Becky Herz, Management Analyst at Cosumnes CSD in Elk Grove, CA

Jessica Puckett, Administrative Analyst; Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District, Camarillo, CA

BK Koehler - Park Maintenance Institute - State College, PA

Susan Czaplicki - Volunteer Coordinator - Richfield Heritage Preserve

fantastic memories of shows at the Hampton Coliseum!

How are you currently using engagement in your organization?

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We discussed using Super Users to be boots on the ground for info as to what is needed and also Facebook Community Groups and polls

I really like that idea Brooke. There was another group that used something similar.

Glad I got to say Hello - see you next time! Glad this is getting recorded!

thanks addie!! :)

I love that welcome idea Jessica!

https://welcomingamerica.org/

Thanks for sharing the link Jess.

This would make a GREAT session for the 2023 NRPA Conference! :)

Great suggestion Lisa! Here is the link to submit (by 12/4): https://learning.nrpa.org/call-for-conference-proposals

Can I submit it - or should it come from Mr. Thatcher?

Makes sense for the speaker to submit it themselves. Anyone can submit a session that they would like to present on.

Will a copy of this powerpoint be shared with us?

Yes, we can get access for that!

We'll get it published in the LDN Library on NRPA Connect! https://connect.nrpa.org/ldn☝️ that's also where the recording of this meeting will be posted.

Great conversation! I look forward to the powerpoint being shared as well. I have to run to another meeting. Have a great day everyone.

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Gotcha next Brooke!

Thanks!

Super cool Emmy. "Meet them where they're at" is a great outreach strategy overall!

Very cool idea Brooke.

I've used live virtual engagement before. It works but you need a way to manage it like art is saying

+1 Michael KGroup/Discussion Facilitation is an underappreciated skill -- especially online!

So true Mitchell!

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NYC Parks implemented a program called Recreation at Home which were virtual fitness and art workshops that engaged members at home. The program was designed by our Media Education Department and was a great way to stay engaged and connected.

@Sheroly, I feel like there is a lot more attention with groups and program resources like this!

Pflugerville is so much Pfun! Love engaging with Shane Mize!

What a great idea!!

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I LOVE this idea! the Engagement wall!!

Great job ART

A part two to this meeting would be GREAT!

Is there a list of topics for each of these monthly meetings by chance?

I would love a part two to this meeting (perhaps at conference). . . :)

Thank you, Art! This was really great!

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Thank you! Great presentation and discussion.

Thanks Art! Would definitely love a part 2!

Great work Art! Thank you!

Thank you, Art 😀

Thank you so much Art!

Yes, that would be super helpful.