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Category Archives: December 2012
This-N-That
Design Standard For Athletic Field Light Structures Coming Reston, Va.—The collapse of more than 12 light structures at athletic fields around the country over the past several years, and another 200 other sports lighting structures removed from service as … Continue reading
Family Ties
Growing up, Sheila Lillis had a front-row seat observing the power of sports and what it takes to provide quality youth programming. “In my family, growing up with sports played such a large role in how we engaged with each … Continue reading
Simple Standards
Forget your lust, for the rich man’s gold, All that you need, is in your soul, And you can do this, if you try. All that I want for you, my son, Is to be satisfied. And be a simple … Continue reading
Posted in A Step Ahead, Columns, December 2012, Issues, Parks and Rec Business
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Multi-Tasking In Maintenance
Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, December 2012, Issues, LBWA, Parks and Rec Business
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Lead With Enthusiasm
Congratulations are in order. You’ve been elected to the Thompson Park and Recreation Board and/or Commission. You now have a tremendous responsibility to serve, and to serve well. You’ll be working regularly with a group of professionals at the peak … Continue reading