The Northeastern Recreation Association (NeORA), is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, health and well- being of people and to promote the value and benefits of parks and recreation to the public in their environments throughout . “Our goal is to keep recreation in Northeastern Ontario a priority!” The Northeastern Ontario Recreation Association, in collaboration with its many partners provides training and development; and acts as the representative voice for community sport, recreation and fitness organizations in Northeastern Ontario

“Healthier Minds-Healthier Bodies- Healthier Communities” WHAT WE DO!

District Hosting the Brokering Training based Annual Partner on Northern Conference Training needs

Advocating-the Marketing/ Voice for Promoting the Recreation Networking including Benefits of volunteers Recreation Consulting- Local recognition Promote Provide of recreation Member Assistance to volunteers Benefits Municipalities NEORA’s COMMITMENT

Partner with various Work with different levels of stakeholders in the delivery of government in representing training & development community sport, culture, opportunities for community recreation & fitness sport, culture, recreation & organizations. fitness organizations.

Partner with the private sector in achieving self-sustainability in its delivery of services to its membership. Student $10

Individual/Community Volunteer $20

Community Group $30 BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS - Host training and workshops - Membership fee is embedded in the conference fee -Listing connections to various - Access to professional vendors assistance and technical support - Access to a network of - Access to all individuals, recreation and leisure municipalities and professionals across corporations involved with Northeastern Ontario. NeORA.

- Invitation to various recreation and leisure training opportunities List the years of conferences and locations: 1980 – 1997 – Wawa 2013 - 1981 – 1998 – Haileybury 2014 – 1982 – 1999 – Chapleau 2015 - Cochrane 1983 – New Liskeard 2000 – Espanola 2016 – Espanola 1984 – Rayside-Balfour 2001 – Sturgeon Falls 2017 – Tem Shores 1985 – Wawa 2002 – Elliot Lake 2018 - Timmins 1986 – Cochrane/ 2003 – New Liskeard 1987 – Parry Sound 2004 – Blind River 1988 – Walden 2005 - Timmins 1989 – Blind River 2006 – 1990 – Timmins 2007 - Hearst 1992 – Espanola 2008 – Saut Ste Marie 1993 – Elliot Lake 2009- City of North Bay 1994 - New Liskeard 2010 – Elliot Lake 1995 – Parry Sound 2011 - 1996 – Sudbury 2012 – Greater Sudbury Just a few of the successful athletes from our area . . . these people began in and participated in our facilities and in our programs ....

Tessa Bonhomme At the Annual NeORA Educational Forum, awards are presented to individuals and/or groups to highlight outstanding contributions in the field of Sport and Recreation and Healthy Active Living in Northeastern Ontario. President's Award: Recognition of outstanding achievement, commitment and effort in the advancement of NeORA and it’s goals.

* Congratulations to Dave Henderson our 2018 President’s Award winner! Distinction Award: This award is presented to an individual who is a leader in the successful advancement of Recreation and Healthy Active Living opportunities in Northeastern Ontario. The recipient shall have made a significant and distinct contribution to the field of recreation through such areas as growth, development and/or enhancement. 2018 Award Recipients Timmins Rock – Brenda Toresan Board of Directors Initiatives Award: For outstanding innovation that increases opportunities for participation in Sport, Recreation and Healthy Active Living. This award honours catalysts for change. Nominees in this category have earned a reputation for flexibility and creativity. They approach challenges with curiosity and confidence, and have a gift for getting others involved. They deliver results through new ways of working and by drawing on best practices. 2018 Award Recipients

Gold Miners’ Timmins Underwater Daughters – Roller Timmins Tennis Club Timmins Festival & Sports Club Derby and Skate Events Committee The Dave DeJourdan Student Award is presented to a student who possesses the passion, commitment, and dedication to be successful in the field of Recreation.

Congratulations to Taylor Patterson who received the 2018 Dave DeJourdan Student Award. Guy Losier (President) Renée-Anne Paquette Cochrane – Temiskaming District Nipissing - 705-362-4341 [email protected] [email protected] 705-753-4716

Amanda Nadeau (Vice President) Cindy Dent Cochrane-Temiskaming District Sudbury - 705-264-1331 705-674-4455 ext. 2457 [email protected] [email protected]

Jason Boyer Tammy Caldwell (Treasurer) Cochrane-Temiskaming District Cochrane - Temiskaming District 705-272-5084 705-362-3363 [email protected] [email protected]

Michelle Cundari Justine St-Marseille (Secretary) Canadore College Representative Sudbury – Manitoulin District 705-474-1400 ext. 2373 705-744-2311 [email protected] [email protected]

Glenn Arthur Cindy Findlay Board member at Large 613-296-1906 705-248-2381 [email protected] [email protected]

Tony D'Agostino Terry Leveille Ministry Representative Exhibitor Representative 705-945-5923 or 1-800-461-7284 [email protected] tony.d‘[email protected] COMING SOON PLAY IS A PRIORITY!!!

DON’T MISS IT ! 2019 NeORA Forum and Tradeshow September 23-26, 2019 Radisson Hotel, Sudbury, Ontario PLAY IS A PRIORITY – TOPICS UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR 2019 Lessons learned from Fernie BC Developing Asset Management Accessible Recreation plans

Playground Revitalization Kingsway Entertainment District GIS and Recreation

Corporate Social Responsibility Challenger Baseball Field Age Friendly Strategy

Affordable Access to Recreation High Five – Healthy Aging Rzone-Respect and Responsibility Code of Conduct

Importance of Free Play Community Improvement Plans Success stories from Healthy and Park Development Kids Community Challenge

Energy Efficiency Programs Urban Indigenious Sacred Circle Community Gardens and Parks

Special Events and Emergency New approaches to Community Blue Flag certification for Plans consultation beaches

Programming non motorized Benchmarking for Recreation Site visits to Kivi Park, Northern trails Water Sports Centre and Pickleball facility 1. Please return to your respective communities and tell your Recreation Staff/volunteers about NeORA.

2. Encourage and support your recreation staff to attend our Annual Conference: -Educational Forum in Sudbury, September 23-26th

3. Become an active partner with NeORA by participating at our annual conference either as a delegate, a session speaker, an exhibitor or a sponsor.