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Category Archives: April 2009
This-N-That
Evans Recognized By The OABA Cincinnati, Ohio–J.C. Evans, chairman of Gold Medal Products, is the first to receive the Pioneer Award in recognition of his career service and growth of the concession industry. This award will be presented by the … Continue reading
Are We Over-Communicating?
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 April 2009, Columns, Issues, LBWA, Parks and Rec Business, Writers
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Making A Difference
We’ve all seen the television news reports and read accounts of the horrific conditions millions of children in Africa are forced to live in. Among war-ravaged Darfur and AIDS-infested Zambia there sure isn’t very much for a young child to … Continue reading
Posted in April 2009, Columns, Issues, Parks and Rec Business, Sports Spotlight
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Lifesaving And Emergency Equipment
No one likes to contemplate the possibility of a water-related accident, but the time you spend this spring preparing lifesaving and emergency equipment may mean a safer summer season. Sorting through the variety of available equipment can be challenging. “There … Continue reading
Zip Lines And Aerial Adventures
Zip-line canopy tours are popping up everywhere, and aerial treks are quickly gaining in popularity. From resort regions like Orlando, Fla., to smaller venues such as Hocking Hills, Ohio, zip lines are providing recreational facilities and destinations with an attraction … Continue reading