Category Archives: Dr. Richard LaRue

The Facility Audit, Part 2

Despite the recession, there is a definite building boom in parks and recreation. Its reasons are multiple — whether based on demand, more creative ways of procuring funding or the need to update outdated facilities — but in this series … Continue reading

Posted in August 2004, Departments, Dr. Richard LaRue, Issues, Parks + Playgrounds, Parks and Rec Business, Writers | Leave a comment

Defibrillator Decision

A noticeable increase in ink used to cover an issue or subject is one way to catch and prepare for trends. One issue that’s making the rounds in the mainstream press is the AED, or Automated External Defibrillator. The Washington … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Dr. Richard LaRue, Facilities + Grounds, Issues, May/Jun 04, Writers | Leave a comment

The EPA & U

“EPA Cites Central Connecticut State University for Water and Waste Violations” (EPA New England, 2002) “EPA Proposes $358,000 Penalty Against Fitchburg State College for Waste Violations” (EPA New England, 2003) “University of Washington to Spend $135,769 for CFCs Violations” US … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Dr. Richard LaRue, Facilities + Grounds, Issues, Mar/Apr 04, Writers | Leave a comment

Water Play

This article is designed to serve as an introduction to managing water sports equipment and I’m pleased to incorporate the thinking of Walker and Seidler (1993) regarding the organization of various key concepts, presented within each of the management steps … Continue reading

Posted in April 2003, Departments, Dr. Richard LaRue, Everything H20, Issues, Parks and Rec Business, Writers | Leave a comment

Poolside

There are two basic rules to follow when managing aquatics programs: • Rule number one: Have Fun! • Rule number two: Play Safe! The information below is designed to serve as a primer for those charged with the responsibility for … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, Dr. Richard LaRue, Everything H20, February 2003, Issues, Parks and Rec Business, Writers | Leave a comment