2011 Dallas Parks Summit - "Moving the System Forward"


Presenting Sponsor - Dallas Parks Foundation - and Host Sponsor - Dallas Park and Recreation Department - invite you to attend the 2011 Dallas Parks Summit, "Moving the System Forward" on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The 2nd annual citizens summit is an interactive morning featuring educational sessions, informative speakers and networking opportunities addressing the importance of parks and recreation programs and services in Dallas. Topics include the 2012 Capital Bond Program, Aquatics Master Plan, Dallas Park Trail System, the Dallas Bicycle Plan and more! Summit participants may choose one educational session per 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. time slots. Dallas author and historian Willis Winters will conduct a tram tour of historic Fair Park following the Summit.

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2011 Dallas Parks Summit - "Moving the System Forward"

Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CT)

Dallas, United States
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Type End     Quantity
10 a.m. Session: "ADVOCACY"
Presenter: Michael Meadows, President & C.E.O., Dallas Zoological Society. Advocacy is a powerful tool in garnering support for park and recreation programs and facilities. This session will detail the importance of developing your role as an advocate and offer strategies for success.
 Ended Free  
10 a.m. Session: "VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT IN PARKS AND RECREATION"
Presenter: Tabitha Ford, Municipal Service Coordinator, Volunteer Center of North Texas. Participants will learn how to use websites to sign up for/recruit volunteers for park needs and discuss volunteer management strategies for volunteer retention.
Ended Free  
10 a.m. Session: "HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU!"
Presenters: Sally Rodriguez & Jared White, Project Coordinators, Dallas Park and Recreation Department. "Happy Trails to You! - Developing Dallas' Trail Awareness Campaign" summarizes Dallas' trail safety and marketing program, giving attendees insight into how a large municipality addresses trail development, marketing and safety.
Ended Free  
10 a.m. Session: PASSPORT TO DALLAS PARKS FACILITIES
Presenters: Jill Beam, Events and Reservations Manager, and Steven Flores, Fair Park Sales Manager, Dallas Park and Recreaton Department. "Passport to Dallas Park Facilities" is an overview of Park Department rental and special attractions facilities available to accommodate fundraisers, special events or meetings of all sizes.. Special emphasis will be placed on matching special events with the appropriate sites.
Ended Free  
10 a.m. Session: GRAFFITI ABATEMENT IN THE PARKS
Presenter: Gary Sanchez, Council Assistant District 1. Graffiti Abatement in the Parks. This session will examine the social, economic and environmental effects of graffiti and its impact on neighborhoods and businesses. Learn how you can help combat graffiti in your neighborhood and what what resources are available.
 Ended Free  
10 a.m. Session: " 2012 CAPITAL BOND PROGRAM and the DALLAS PARKS FOUNDATION"
Presenters: Willis Winters, Assistant Director, Planning, Design, Construction and Facility Services, Dallas Park and Recreation Department, and Samuel Stiles, Development Officer, Dallas Parks Foundation. The City of Dallas is in the preliminary stages in the development of the 2012 Capital Bond Program. Staff will discuss the process for the development of the bond program and how you can advocate for your park and neighborhood. Dallas Parks Foundation staff will add to the discussion by explaining the relationship of the foundation to the bond program and how your organization can work with the foundation to benefit your parks.
Ended Free  
11 a.m. Session: " 2011 DALLAS BIKE PLAN"
Presenters: Max Kalhammer, Community Advocate, and Michael Hellman, Planning and Acquisitions Manager. "2011 Dallas Bike Plan: Shared/Multi-Use Path Facilities" will provide an overview of the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan with focus on the off-street elements of the planned envisioned Dallas Bikeway System.
Ended Free  
11 a.m. Session: "AQUATICS MASTER PLAN"
Presenters: Robin Steinshnider, Aquatics Manager, and Kenneth Pyland, Aquatics Project Coordinator. Be "water smart!" The experts will present current trends in the aquatics industry and the Park Department's long-range plans for bringing Dallas' aquatics facilities into the 21st century.
 Ended Free  
11 a.m. Session: "PARKS and HEALTHY COMMUNITIES"
Presenter: Esteria Miller, Diabetes Health and Wellness Institute at J.J. Craft, Baylor Healthcare System. Discover how the Dallas park system contributes to the overall health of citizens, businesses, and the environment.
Ended Free  
11 a.m. Session: "POSITIONING FOR THE FUTURE"
Presenter: Bill Lively, Vice Chancellor, University of North Texas. This session will address the ever-changing City of Dallas demographics and feature the four "P's" to position the Dallas park system for the future: Purpose, Plan, People and Promotion.
 Ended Free  
11 a.m. Session: "2012 CAPITAL BOND PROGRAM and the DALLAS PARKS FOUNDATION"
Presenters: Willis Winters, Assistant Director, Planning, Design, Construction and Facility Services, Dallas Park and Recreation Department, and Samuel Stiles, Development Officer, Dallas Parks Foundation. The City of Dallas is in the preliminary stages in the development of the 2012 Capital Bond Program. Staff will discuss the process for the development of the bond program and how you can advocate for your park and neighborhood. Dallas Parks Foundation staff will add to the discussion by explaining the relationship of the foundation to the bond program and how your organization can work with the foundation to benefit parks.
 Ended Free  
1:30 p.m.: HISTORIC FAIR PARK TOUR with WILLIS WINTERS
Fair Park historian and award-winning author and architect Willis Winters will guide you via tram through the 277-acre Fair Park, home to the largest collection of art deco buildings, art and sculptures. The tour will feature a narrated description of the park's historic murals and architecture.
Ended Free  
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Event Details

2011 Dallas Parks Summit

November 5, 2011         8 a.m. - 1 p.m.         Music Hall at Fair Park

 

Summit Schedule

8 - 8:30 a.m.            Check in and Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 9:50 a.m.        Opening Session and Mayor's Welcome

10 - 10:50 a.m.        Educational Sessions (6 concurrent sessions)

11 - 11:50 a.m.        Educational Sessions (5 concurrent sessions)

12 - 1 p.m.               Lunch by Council District 

1:30 p.m.                 Fair Park Tram Tour

                                        (Tour limited to 45 attendees-pre-registration required)

 

 PRESENTING/TITLE SPONSOR                        SUMMIT SPONSORS   

                                       

                                              

 

HOST SPONSOR                                         LUNCH SPONSOR

                             

 

SESSION SPONSORS

                 

       

 

SPONSORS

PACHECO KOCH

DALLAS CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE

GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY COMPANY

FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE

 

IN-KIND SPONSORS

BIG THOUGHT iNC.

THE DALLAS ARBORETUM

DALLAS WATER UTILITIES

FRIENDS OF FAIR PARK

FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM at FAIR PARK

 

 

 

 

When & Where



Music Hall at Fair Park
909 First Avenue
Dallas, 75210

Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CT)


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Dallas Park and Recreation Board and Department



Dallas Park and Recreation Department is the 5th largest municipal park system in the nation.

For information on our leisure and recreation programs, call 214.670.4100.

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