SPRING 2009 A PUBLICATION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION INSIDE: NCRPA Profi le: Clayton Parks & Recreation Under Construction People in the News 2 NCRPA news • Spring 2009 370431_Oakland.indd 1 2/27/08 9:41:23 PM SPRING 2009 A publication of the North Carolina Recreation & Park Association Vol. 63, No. 1 • Spring 2009 NCRPA Marketing Committee Laurie Thore, Chair, Greensboro, NC Karen Brady, Fayetteville-Cumberland County, NC contents Haley Gingles, Winston-Salem, NC Blaine Gregory, Mecklenburg County, NC 4 From the President David Lee, Wilson, NC Sonya Shaw, Garner, NC Calendar of Events To submit information for NCRPA news, please e-mail articles, stories, and photos to: 5 NCRPA Board of Directors [email protected] 6-7 NCRPA Profi le Clayton Parks & Recreation 883 Washington Street 8-9 Under Construction Raleigh, NC 27605 (919) 832-5868 (919) 832-3323 (fax) [email protected] 10-13 Hot Topics in P&R Visit NCRPA online at: www.ncrpa.net 15 Fundraising in P&R Published by 16-19 Association News Naylor, LLC 20 The Arts 5950 NW First Place Gainesville, Florida 32607 Phone: (800) 369-6220 21 People in the News or (352) 332-1252 Fax: (352) 331-3525 www.naylor.com 22-23 The Mailbox Publisher: Kathleen Gardner Editor: Christine Cusatis 24 The Short Side Marketing: Heather Zimmerman By David Lee Project Manager: Rebecca Wentworth 25 Advertiser.com Publication Director: Jacqueline McIllwain Advertising Sales: Janet Corbe, Erik Henson, Shane Holt, Chris Martin, Eric Singer, Daniel Smith, 26 Advertiser Index Jerry Thomas, Mark Tumarkin Layout and Design: Lexie Smart Advertising Art: Gregg Paris On the Cover... © 2009 Naylor, LLC. All rights reserved. The An avid mountain biker enjoys a challenging trail contents of this publication may not be reproduced in Clayton, NC! by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the publisher. Photo courtesy of Clayton Parks & Recreation Please support the advertisers who made this publication possible. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2009/CPR-Q0109/8088 Spring 2009 • NCRPA news 3 370431_Oakland.indd 1 2/27/08 9:41:23 PM from the president BY ALLEN OLIVER Let me begin by thanking Irby Brinson, the 2008 Board of Directors and the NCRPA staff for an outstanding year. Under Irby’s leadership we began the process of raising the awareness of parks and recreation in our local communities. I would also like to thank Jim Garges, Greg Jackson and the members of the conference management team for the outstanding state conference in Charlotte. It is with great pride that I serve as your President during 2009. I have a tremendous amount of passion for our profession. I consider parks and recreation one of the most important services provided in our local communities. Your 2009 Board of Directors held our annual retreat in January. During this time we set the goals and objectives for the coming year. This year, more than others, they are very important to our Association. With the uncertainty of our economy we must reposition ourselves to keep the services provided by our department at the forefront. We will continue to work on a model that will easily show the economic benefi ts parks and recreation events makes on our local economy. At the retreat we began exploring programs that deal with the health and wellness of our children and youth. We have the opportunity to become leaders in providing programming that will impact the future of our young citizens. Finally, more than ever we need to become louder, stronger and more diligent advocates for parks and recreation, we must develop relationships with our elected offi cials that emphasizes the quality of life contributions we make every day. I look forward to the upcoming year and the opportunities and challenges it will bring. With your help we will accomplish our goals for 2009. Sincerely, Calendar of Events MARCH 23-24 SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1 Therapeutic Recreation Section Conference Athletic Directors Workshop Salisbury, NC Atlantic Beach, NC RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION Contact: Peggy Walker Contact: Craig Lands (704) 527-0237 (252) 726-5083 ONLINE INFORMATION [email protected] [email protected] ...check it out! APRIL 22 NOVEMBER 14-18 www.ncrpa.net NCRPA Board Meeting NCRPA/SCRPA Joint Conference High Point, NC Winston-Salem, NC • Event Information Contact: Allen Oliver Contact: NCRPA • Educational Opportunities (336) 883-3562 (919) 832-5868 • Resource Links & more! [email protected] [email protected] Call NCRPA at (919) 832-5868 today AUGUST 6 NOVEMBER 15 or e-mail us at [email protected] NCRPA Board Meeting NCRPA Board Meeting Greensboro, NC Winston-Salem, NC Contact: Allen Oliver Contact: Allen Oliver (336) 883-3562 (336) 883-3562 [email protected] [email protected] AUGUST 7-8 Citizen Board Member State Forum Greensboro, NC Contact: Mike Waters (919) 832-5868 [email protected] 4 NCRPA news • Spring 2009 RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION North Carolina Recreation & Park Association 2009 Board of Directors Executive Committee Allen Oliver, President, High Point Parks & Recreation David Lee, 1st Vice President, Wilson Parks & Recreation Mack McLeod, 2nd Vice President, Hickory Parks & Recreation Karen Saine, Secretary, Henderson County Recreation & Parks Lee Tillery, Treasurer, Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Irby Brinson, Past President, Arden, NC Mike Waters, Executive Director, NC Recreation & Park Association NRPA Southern Regional Representatives Larry Bailey, Clayton Parks & Recreation Candice Bruton, Greensboro Parks & Recreation Erma Deen Hoyle, Lincoln County Parks & Recreation Keith Jenkins, Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dan Maxson, Greensboro Parks & Recreation Roderick Simmons, Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Londa Strong, Cabarrus County Parks Morry Watkins, Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Lisa Wolff, Burlington Parks & Recreation Region Chairs Region 1 ~ Thomas Perkins, Tarboro Parks & Recreation Region 2 ~ Mike Wetzel, Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Region 3 ~ Neal Robertson, New Hanover County Parks Region 4 ~ Cindi King, Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Region 5 ~ Anthony Ellison, High Point Parks & Recreation Region 6 ~ Brent Cornelison, Elkin Parks & Recreation Region 7 ~ Pam Royal, Huntersville Parks & Recreation 382773_Rubber.indd 1 5/22/08 3:15:01 PM Region 8 ~ Tim Rhoney, Valdese Parks & Recreation Region 9 ~ Claire Stewart, Haywood County Parks & Recreation Section Chairs Administration ~ Cathy Hart, Gaston County Parks & Recreation Athletics ~ Dennis Vestal, Greenville Recreation & Parks Commission Board ~ Thomas Hodges, Wake Forest Recreation Advisory Board Education ~ Rob Stiefvater, NC Central University Park Services ~ Jim Orr, Black Mountain Recreation & Parks Programs ~ Jane Smith, Burlington Parks & Recreation Therapeutic ~ Teresa Williams, College Pines Health & Rehab Center Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Standing Committee Chairs Running Tracks, Fencing, Lighting, Accessories Citations & Awards ~ Phil McKnelly, National Association of State Park Directors Conference Selection ~ Keith Jenkins, Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Finance ~ Lee Tillery, Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Legislative ~ Larry Bailey, Clayton Parks & Recreation Marketing ~ Laurie Thore, Greensboro Parks & Recreation Membership ~ Londa Strong, Cabarrus County Parks Procedures ~ Larry Philpott, Swansboro, NC Professional Development ~ Sam Trogdon, Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Ad-Hoc Committee Chairs Annual Conference ~ Timothy Grant, Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Endowment for Parks & Recreation ~ Mac Sligh, Onslow County Parks & Recreation Serving NC & SC Endowment for Parks & Recreation ~ Kathy White, Tobaccoville, NC NC Licensed & Bonded Nominations & Elections ~ Irby Brinson, Arden, NC Agency Liaisons NC Association of Senior Citizens ~ Pam Kelly, Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts 7704-392-655604-392-6556 NC Senior Games ~ Lee Perry, Manteo, NC NCDENR ~ Lewis Ledford, NC Division of Parks & Recreation Recreation Resources Service ~ Pete Armstrong, Raleigh, NC wwww.ww.ccarolinacourtworksarolinacourtworks..comcom 411923_CarolinaCourtworks.indd 1 Spring 2009 • NCRPA12/23 /news08 11:2 05:20 PM ncrpa profile Clayton, NC – A Premiere Community For Active Families BY LARRY BAILEY, DIRECTOR, CLAYTON PARKS & RECREATION n 2001, the Clayton Town Council adopted the slogan “Premier Community for Active Families,” signifying their commitment to an aggressive campaign to expand parks and other recreation facilities. Clayton, located Iless than twenty minutes from the capital city, is a family- oriented community with over 15,000 residents. In the past decade, facing the challenges of rapid growth, Clayton leaders have recognized the importance of proper planning for parks, open space, and connectivity through a community trail system. Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plans and a Strategic Growth Plan are in place, along with a commitment to providing matching funds for PARTF and other grant opportunities. This effort was reinforced last May when voters passed a $4 million- dollar bond package. Half of the bond proceeds go to “land banking” for future park sites. The balance goes to develop phase I of a new 66-acre park and for renovation projects at two existing neighborhood parks. On the opposite side of town, Legend Park Mountain Bike Trail includes eight miles of trails over unique and diverse terrain. Through a partnership with