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I miss conferences! I enjoy renewing my
passion for recreation with the energy and The kids while they
Summer Camp!
ideas I find at conferences and the annual were remote learning
reunion with colleagues I've met over the Paul Butler, and the events that
years. Renee Sangermano, Jaffrey Parks & Kingston Rec had to be cancelled.
Recreation Les Dion, TTCC

“Sometimes you will never know I missed the events - where I would see residents! I
missed seeing the 400 senior citizens at the Senior
the value of a moment until it
Christmas Party, I missed hearing the oohs and aaahs
becomes a memory!” at the fireworks show. I missed teaching classes too!

Dr. Seuss Cheryl Haas, Windham Parks & Recreation

Rec Reflections…

What Did You Miss in 2020?

“I missed the engagement and connections. No surprise here,
“Family, friends, colleagues, customers, vaca-
the 2020 NRPA Conference had been on my radar for a long
tion, and all the things we used to gather to
time, Orlando and home to one of my favorite vacation desti-
do without worry.” Eric Driscoll, USTA NE
nations for many reasons. The conference allows us to grow,
connect and think big. It is the ultimate idea generator! How-
ever, I still missed our smaller NHRPA events, and so pleased
I missed hosting community to see everyone embrace the Coffee Chats, something I hope
events that bring people together. everyone took something away from at least once.”

Brianne Rafford-Varley, Keene Andy Bohannon, Keene Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation

The respect for the outdoors, why would it be okay for you to
leave your trash on the hiking trail? Privacy...online school, zoom
meetings...brought people into my home that I did not want
there. Camera off! The ability to be spontaneous- are they open,
“The harder the conflict, the how far ahead do you need a beach pass guarantee it will rain
that day, who has a bathroom open?
greater the triumph.”
Melissa Shaw, Colebrook Recreation
George Washington

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