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  • Call for Sessions-a great opportunity for you to share your skills!

    As a previous speaker at the annual CPRS conference, I highly encourage you to submit a session idea today! You are a leader in the industry and have the experience and skills to lead or collaborate on a fun and informative session. 

    Connect, inspire, and influence the advancement of the park and recreation profession by sharing your expertise and knowledge at CONNECTIONS on March 8-11, 2022 in Sacramento. CPRS is committed to providing a comprehensive program that reflects the variety of disciplines and experience levels of the parks and recreation profession, which means we need YOU.

    We are looking for programs in the following categories:

    • Leadership, Career & Staff Development
    • Advocacy / Telling the Park & Recreation Story
    • Collaboration & Partnership Development
    • Communications, Marketing & Branding
    • Emergency Planning & Preparedness
    • Employee / Volunteer Management
    • Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
    • Health & Wellness
    • Practical Solutions
    • Planning, Design & Maintenance
    • Programming & Evaluations
    • Revenue Development & Management

    Submit a session here: https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=JZDFBEWA

    Session selections will be based on the following criteria:
    Relevance & significance of topic to park and recreation professions and/or broader discourse in the field regarding successes and challenges
    Overall quality and clarity of the proposal
    Timeliness and originality of topic
    Practical application of the material

    Submission Deadline: September 10, 2021
    If you have questions about proposals, you may contact CPRS Director of Education, Crystal Bolanos at crystal@cprs.org