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THE ALABAMIANA PUBLICATION OF THE ALABAMA RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION • SPRING 2019 Arts in the Parks Arts Unleashed: Creating Successful, Lasting Arts Programs Coach Safety Act Is Law About the Law: Proposed in conjunction with the CoachSafely Foundation, the law is the first of its kind to address public concerns about sports injuries for a youth athlete population that is estimated to be seven times larger than all athletes above 14 years of age. The implementing, enforcing and administering of the Coach Safety Act is the responsibility of the Alabama Department of Public Health. The 2017-18 Alabama Legislative session enacted HB9, called the Coach Safety Act. The law brings coaching standards to all the 14 and under aged athletes in Alabama. All community or association athletic personnel will now be required to take an annual injury prevention course. The law is expected to go into effect November 4, 2018. Advocated by: The Coach Safety Act was advocated by Coach Bill Clark of UAB, Coach Nick Saban at the University of Alabama, Coach Willie Slater at Tuskegee University and Dr. Mike Goodlet, team physician to Auburn University. About the Coach Safely Course: Led by: The CoachSafely Foundation in partnership with Children’s of Alabama, Encore Rehabilitation and ThreatAdvice. Developed by: The course was developed by the Andrews Research and Education Foundation, led by renowned sports medicine pioneer and surgeon Dr. James R. Andrews. As per the law, the Coach Safely course covers prevention and injury recognition of: Concussions Emergency Action Plan Heat and Exertion Illnesses Physical Conditioning Trauma and Overuse Equipment Usage Sudden Cardiac Arrest The course will also cover the physical and emotional characteristics of the youth athlete, information regarding physical and mental abuse awareness, and age appropriate training and tips for communicating with children and parents. [email protected] coachsafely.org @coachsafely THEALABAMIAN Laura Leigh Chesser 2018 Publications/Marketing Chair Natalie Norman Executive Director Alabama Recreation and Parks Association 2018 Board of Directors Summer Ammons – President Drew Peterson – Past President Billy Powell – President Elect Katrina Frazier – Secretary 6 Sandi Wilson – Treasurer Gina Bryant – District 1 Chair Eric Scott – District 2 Chair David Primus, Jr – District 3 Chair IN THIS ISSUE Ed Canady – District 4 Chair Laura Leigh Chesser – District 5 Chair From the President .......................................................................... 4 Deirdre Womack – District 6 Chair Ella Austin-Mooney – District 7 Chair From the Executive Director .......................................................... 5 Luci Ray – Corporate Representative Willie Moore III – CDS Chair Arts in the Parks .............................................................................. 6 2018 Committee Chairs Arts Unleashed: Creating Successful, Lasting Arts Programs ....... 16 Alabama Five-O – Sandi Wilson Awards – Mandy Johnson In Memory of Nicki Penn ............................................................ 19 Conference Site – Natalie Norman Conference Education – Gary Minor 2019 Calendar ................................................................ Back Cover COPP – Drew Peterson Finance – Sandi Wilson Long Range Planning – Billy Powell Marketing/Publications – Laura Leigh Chesser Membership – Gayle Milam Nominating – Drew Peterson Professional Development – Robin Brothers Recreational Sports – Kenny Thompson Therapeutic Recreation – Carla Wilson The Alabamian is the official publication of the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), an affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association. The magazine is published by the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association, Inc. as a service to its membership. Submissions of parks and recreation-related articles are welcomed. Opinions expressed in signed articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of ARPA. Comments/responses should be sent to: Published by: B Creative Designs, LLC [email protected] Alabama Recreation and Parks Association P.O. Box 230579 Montgomery, AL 36123-0579 Published April 2019 334-279-9160 334-279-9161 fax Cover Image: Garden in 2019 B Creative Designs, LLC. All rights reserved. The contents of the Park from Opelika this publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the publisher. Spring 2019 • The Alabamian 3 Alabama Recreation and Parks Association From the President Billy Powell RPA Friends and Family, What an IMPACT! We can be proud of that. And we can have that influence not only in our own AYou all are the reason why we have an affiliate, but as an Association. So, I ask you to keep Association! I want to express a heartfelt thank you being involved, continue to work hard and continue to you all for being part of a great organization! to educate yourself, so that we can provide the best It’s rewarding EXPERIENCE to get involved with opportunities to our own community members. ARPA and the different Affiliates and Professionals that you will get to know. We need to continue showcasing our departments and taking advantage of the networking opportunities When we think of Parks and Recreation, we think to keep everyone informed of trends in our state. primarily of fund and games. And it is about that. But Parks and Recreation is also a big business and Since January ARPA Conference the association has is a vitally important aspect of our community. Our hit the floor running full speed and I want to thank mission as recreation service professionals is to serve the following: individuals and the community, take care of the environment and help grow the economy. What Our Executive Director, Natalie Norman for we all do improves the quality of life for the people the leadership she is presenting and the forward in our communities, state, nation who benefit from thinking for this Association. our training, knowledge, planning, organizational skills, and our dedication and ability to bring quality Our Board of Directors and Committee Chairs, it programs and operate quality facilities for their good. is not just that you are members of the board but you are advocates and very instrumental to the The experiences people have in our programs can association. be positive or negative. We want to focus on the positive. My hope is that we continue to cultivate Our ARPA State Conference in Birmingham, Thank the development of self-worth, a sense of pride and you all for making it one of the best conference and good citizenship in the young people and adults help leading the way for 2020 ARPA Conference in alike who participate in our programs. Whether Mobile, AL we realize it or not, recreation professionals have a huge influence on the lives of the people we serve, Our 2019 ARPA State Basketball Tournament, especially young lives who are being shaped during I want to thank David Vinson, Drew Peterson those all-important years when we encounter them. and Trussville Parks and Recreation for hosting a successful tournament for our ARPA teams. Well Besides the education system, we are probably the Job Done! next largest organization that touches lives across the board. Most of us who participated in sports or Again, Thank you all members for being involved some other activity growing up probably has some and part of this Association! adult leader who they admired and who influenced them to be a good responsible person. Sincerely, Billy Powell, 2019 ARPA President 4 The Alabamian • Spring 2019 From the State Office From the Executive Director Natalie Norman reetings ARPA Members, visibility in state governmental issues and policy. We will certainly keep the membership informed, GI hope this finds everyone having a great as well as seeking input regarding both ventures, as start to 2019. It is hard to believe that we are we promote growth, advocacy, and education. We four months into the year! Thank you to all that continue to strive to raise our voice as a Profession. attended our state conference in Birmingham. Also, thanks to the City of Birmingham, Birmingham ARPA continues to have outstanding leadership Parks and Recreation Department, Conference through the newly installed Board of Directors and Education Committee, sponsors, speakers, and State Committee Chairs. We are looking forward exhibitors. Without all of you being present, it to a great 2019! As always, it is a privilege to serve would not be possible! such a fabulous Association! Thank you all for what you do each and every day for your communities. We also had an outstanding State Basketball Championship in March! Thanks to the City of Please take note of some great educational Trussville and their entire staff for being such a opportunities throughout the year. Check out wonderful host and providing our kids with an events on the state website @ www.arpaonline.org. awesome state tournament experience! Have a great Spring! We have some new things happening as we move Growing together, forward into 2019. Beginning May 1st Coach Natalie Norman, CPRP Safely issues dealing with ARPA Affiliates and your ARPA Executive Director coaches training may be handled through the state office. We are also increasing our engagement and Spring 2019 • The Alabamian 5 Arts in the Parks 6 The Alabamian • Spring 2019 District 2 Boaz - Sidewalk Chalk Contest On March 5, the City of Boaz had local teens gathered at the Boaz Public Library for Teen Tuesday. A sidewalk chalk contest was