Category Archives: February 2005

Voter Turn-Out

Posted on February 24, 2005

Today’s American communities are facing tough challenges when it comes to locating outside funding sources for parks and recreational facilities. Among these challenges is the fact that capitalizing parks, sports complexes and aquatic centers is increasingly requiring voter approval. While … Continue reading →

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Make it Happen

Posted on February 24, 2005

How do you compete with Vegas? The answer is quite simple… You don’t. However, particularly if you’re in neighboring North Las Vegas, you simply provide great special events. But still, it’s not so simple. It takes a lot of work, … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Slneegeleddling?

Posted on February 24, 2005

I got one of those calls the other day; the kind where I can’t understand anything but the phone number. “This is Latt Snagrada Debrulagassay from Schlelingfurfosa. Please call me at…” I could judge by the area code that the … Continue reading →

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Product Review

Posted on February 24, 2005

Products & Literature To request more information on any of these hot new products, visit our Web site at www.parksandrecbusiness.com and follow the free information link. Or, call the company directly. And, remember, let them know you found them in … Continue reading →

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Sample Request For Proposal

Posted on February 24, 2005

The following sample request for proposal format for selection of modular playground equipment was developed by Bob Holling, Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry for the City of Sun Prairie, Wis. This system has been in use for the past … Continue reading →

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