Category Archives: February 2007

Boundless Playgrounds

Sometimes heartache and inspiration walk hand in hand. Several months after the heartbreaking death of their nine-month-old son Jonathan, Amy and Peter Barzach, at the suggestion of a grief counselor, sought a meaningful way to honor their son’s memory. They … Continue reading

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Time Management

When Rodney asked me to consider an article on time management, my first reaction was, “What the heck do I know about time management?” I had visions of real experts, consultants, people we pay $2,500 per day who had Power … Continue reading

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Customer Service Tips From A-Z

What makes for outstanding customer service in parks and recreation departments? Follow some of these alphabetical tips to provide high quality service, along with a dash of fun for participants in your programs. A: Anticipate: Plan ahead for possible “snags.” … Continue reading

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Product Review

To request more information on any of these hot new products, visit our Web site at www.parksandrecbusiness.com and follow the Free Product Info link. Or, call the company directly and, remember, please let them know you found them in Parks … Continue reading

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Riding Herd

Yesterday, as we went through all the steps to finalize yet another issue of Parks & Rec Business, it occurred to me that I am finally living my childhood dream–I am now a cowboy. Well, not the one I envisioned. … Continue reading

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