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**Complimentary boxed lunch sponsored by Lose Design!**

An RSVP is required by Thursday, October 17th. Space is limited.

Join seasoned Park & Recreation professionals & 2024 CPRA conference speakers, Janet Bartnik & Chris Nunes, for this open forum lunch sponsored by Lose Design called "Questions You're Afraid to Ask" on Tuesday, October 29th in Castle Peaks I-II at the Keystone Conference Center. Network with peers and share knowledge while you talk shop & enjoy lunch! Your RSVP includes a complimentary a boxed lunch. 

RSVP is required by October 17th. Space is limited.

Note: This event is not CEU-certified. 

From the speakers -

"Are you challenged with a question that you are afraid to ask your Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, or Director of Parks and Recreation? This session will be an open forum for attendees to ask questions on anything related to programming, facility management, park development, Board/Staff relationships and many other areas. Guidance and advice will be provided in the hopes of expanding the attendee’s knowledge and ability to serve their communities."

Thanks to Lose Design for sponsoring this lunch! 

About the speakers - 

Janet Bartnik, CPRE, is the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation in Prince William County, Virginia. Janet is a seasoned parks and recreation director with over 30 years in the field and over 22 years of service at the helm of three small agencies in Missouri and Colorado. Janet brings a wealth of hands-on experience building agencies, developing true public service professionals, driving innovation and intentionality, and improving agency culture and community image. Guided by the philosophy that 'together we're better,' Janet uses unique community engagement techniques, partnerships, and teamwork to improve systems, services, and outcomes.

Chris Nunes, CPRE is the Chief Operating Officer for The Woodlands Township, in The Woodlands, Texas.  In that position, he oversees a $50+ million operational budget and is accountable for the management of 151 parks, 14 swimming pools and aquatic facilities, 220 miles of pathways, and 200 miles of streetscape. He speaks around the country (over 600+ times) on topics including business plans, contracting, innovation, relevant services, creative programming, marketing, external funding, communication, leadership and succession planning.