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Forging Friendships

Posted on May 8, 2013
The best part of playing youth sports? Making lifelong friends!

Grateful for all of the friendships she forged while playing sports, Leslie Brinson is intent on making sure youngsters who participate in programs at the city of Bloomington’s (Ind.) Parks & Recreation Department are as lucky as she was. “Most … Continue reading →

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This-N-That

Posted on May 7, 2013

Field Notes As Gold Medal continues to grow, the company recently purchased a 42,000-square-foot building across the street from its current headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio; the new building will be used for manufacturing and storage space. The “all-in-one” Advocate Lavatory … Continue reading →

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Watch Out For One Another

Posted on May 7, 2013
When you see something, say something -- in a kind and professional way. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / diego_cervo

Part III: How staff members can help each other observe professional boundaries In Parts I and II of this article series on maintaining professional boundaries with youth, I introduced the concept of a fiduciary, and revealed the vulnerabilities that tempt … Continue reading →

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Coordinate Efforts

Posted on May 7, 2013
These skaters also volunteer to keep their park clean and well-maintained. Photos Courtesy Randy Gaddo

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 →

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Make Integrity A Mainstay

Posted on May 7, 2013

“Now I have come to the crossroads in my life. I always knew what the right path was. Without exception, I knew. But I never took it. You know why? It was too damn hard. Now here’s Charlie. He’s come … Continue reading →

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