Events Calendar



Upcoming events

    • 29 May 2013
    • c/o Glendale Parks, Recreation & Library Services
    Recognizing Excellence in the field of Parks, Recreation, Cultural and Community Services

    All 2013 APRA Award Nominations, including the Awards Nomination Form and supporting documentation, must be submitted via e-mail to cgallagher@glendaleaz.com, after registering and paying the nomination fee.
     
    Nomination Deadlines:

    Early Bird Deadline ($20 per nomination)
    All nomination information must be received by the Awards and Citations Committee Chair via email by no later than 5 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013.
     
    Late Deadline ($30 per nomination) EXTENDED!
    All nomination information must be received by the Awards and Citations Committee Chair via email by no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

    Nominating Tips
    Each year the Awards Committee receives approximately 100 nominations. Each nomination is carefully reviewed by a panel of APRA members from around the State. Their responsibility is to select the most outstanding nominations for recognition. When submitting a nomination, please consider the following suggestions:
    • Read the criteria for each award category and the nomination procedures carefully;
    • The committee suggests that you use award criteria headings when writing your nomination. Each criteria is assigned a point value. Nominations should provide information pertaining directly to each award criteria.
    • Nominations should be clear, concise and well written;
    • Submit complete nomination materials;
    • Spend time preparing the nomination application; and submit
    • Awards Nomination Form

    Go to the Annual Awards page for a complete listing of awards, categories, and criteria.


    Questions?
    Chris Gallagher, Chairman, APRA Awards & Citations Committee
    For information, call (623) 930-4334 or email cgallagher@glendaleaz.com.
    • 29 May 2013
    • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Paradise Bakery, Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 1143
    This is a meeting of the APRA Executive Committee. 

    2013 Officers
    President: Mike Holste, City of Mesa
    Vice President: Bill Schwind, City of Casa Grande
    Treasurer: Paul King, City of Glendale
    Secretary: Jamie Sullivan, City of Apache Junction
    Past President: Bryan Hughes, Town of Fountain Hills

    APRA Staff
    Executive Director: Sonja Moseley
    Operations Manager: Carol Gary
    • 06 Jun 2013
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Camp Coley
    The third Board of Directors Meeting/Workshop of 2013 will be hosted by East Region Representative.

    Workshop
    Leave No Trace

    Check back for updates on the LNT workshop!
    • 07 Jun 2013
    • 08 Jun 2013
    • Chandler High School
    2013 Arizona Track & Field Showcase

    The Phoenix Regional Sports Commission is continuing in the tradition of the Showcase Series by announcing the creation of the Arizona Track and Field Showcase, coming June 7-8, 2013 to Chandler High School in Chandler, AZ. This 18U Track and Field Showcase, is open to any participants 18 years of age or younger. Additional event and registration information can be found online via the link provided.

    2013 Arizona Track & Field Showcase

    We want our Sports Commission friends and past participants to be informed of the most recent developments at the PRSC! Help support the Sports Commission by passing this information along to anyone you might know that would be interested in competing in the 2013 Arizona Track & Field Showcase this June 7-8, 2013.

    Remember, you can see all the latest updates on our website and on our Facebook page.

    About the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission:
    The Arizona Track and Field Showcase is presented by the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission was created in 1988. The mission of the Sports Commission is to "Enrich Our Community Through Sports" by representing the citizens of the Valley to bring national and international sporting events to the state, assist in the promotion of existing events and teams, and support youth sports programs. To learn more about the Sports Commission, click here.
    • 07 Jun 2013
    • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia Oro Valley, Az 85704

    Tour: Oro Valley Aquatic Center

    Agenda items include:

    • Tour of Aquatics Center
    • Review Branch Calendar
    • Branch Awards
    • Conference Scholarships

    Visit the Leisure Benefits Branch page for more information.


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    • 12 Jun 2013
    • 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
    • Pyle Adult Recreation Center - 665 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ
    • 12 Jun 2013
    • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Pyle Adult Recreation Center (Sedona Room), 655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
    2013 Conference Committee Meeting
    "Future Challenges and Solutions: There's an App for That!"


    For more information about the conference committee, click here.

    To view the committee meeting schedule, click here.



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    • 13 Jun 2013
    • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Paradise Bakery, Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 1143
    This is a meeting of the APRA Executive Committee. 

    2013 Officers
    President: Mike Holste, City of Mesa
    Vice President: Bill Schwind, City of Casa Grande
    Treasurer: Paul King, City of Glendale
    Secretary: Jamie Sullivan, City of Apache Junction
    Past President: Bryan Hughes, Town of Fountain Hills

    APRA Staff
    Executive Director: Sonja Moseley
    Operations Manager: Carol Gary
    • 18 Jun 2013
    • 11:00 AM
    • Conference Call
    Sports & Aquatics Branch Meeting

    Conference Call
    605-475-4850
    Code: 340243

    For more information about the Sports & Aquatics Branch, check out their page!
    • 10 Jul 2013
    • 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
    • Pyle Adult Recreation Center - 665 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ
    • 10 Jul 2013
    • 1:00 PM
    • Kino Aquatics Center, 848 North Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203
    Sports & Aquatics Branch Meeting

    For more information about the Sports & Aquatics Branch, check out their page!



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    • 10 Jul 2013
    • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Pyle Adult Recreation Center (Sedona Room), 655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
    2013 Conference Committee Meeting
    "Future Challenges and Solutions: There's an App for That!"


    For more information about the conference committee, click here.

    To view the committee meeting schedule, click here.



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    • 11 Jul 2013
    • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Paradise Bakery, Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 1143
    This is a meeting of the APRA Executive Committee. 

    2013 Officers
    President: Mike Holste, City of Mesa
    Vice President: Bill Schwind, City of Casa Grande
    Treasurer: Paul King, City of Glendale
    Secretary: Jamie Sullivan, City of Apache Junction
    Past President: Bryan Hughes, Town of Fountain Hills

    APRA Staff
    Executive Director: Sonja Moseley
    Operations Manager: Carol Gary
    • 03 Aug 2013
    • 7:00 AM
    • Kino Pool, 848 N. Horne, Mesa, AZ

    APRA Sports & Aquatics
    Swimmer's Classic

    Presented by the APRA Sports & Aquatics Branch

    APRA is proud to host the best recreational swim meet in Arizona at Kino Aquatic Center in Mesa!
     
    Competition Categories
    6 & under
    7-8 Year olds
    9-10 Year olds
    11-12 Year olds
    13-14 Year olds
    15-18 Year olds

    Click here to register. The last day to register online is July 29, at 11:59 p.m.
     
    For further information, email Angela.Lorenzo-Clavell@chandleraz.gov or call at (480) 782-2756.

    • 08 Aug 2013
    • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Paradise Bakery, Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 1143
    This is a meeting of the APRA Executive Committee. 

    2013 Officers
    President: Mike Holste, City of Mesa
    Vice President: Bill Schwind, City of Casa Grande
    Treasurer: Paul King, City of Glendale
    Secretary: Jamie Sullivan, City of Apache Junction
    Past President: Bryan Hughes, Town of Fountain Hills

    APRA Staff
    Executive Director: Sonja Moseley
    Operations Manager: Carol Gary
    • 14 Aug 2013
    • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Scottsdale Fairmont Princess, 7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    2013 Conference Committee Meeting
    "Future Challenges and Solutions: There's an App for That!"


    For more information about the conference committee, click here.

    To view the committee meeting schedule, click here.



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    • 26 Aug 2013
    • 30 Aug 2013
    • Fairmont Scottsdale Princess,‎ 7575 East Princess Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85255

    Join APRA as we look to the future at the 63rd Annual Conference and Trade Show! Early bird registration is open through July 31st.


    The Arizona Parks and Recreation Association is proud to announce Dave Bang Associates and Olsson Associates as a conference sponsors for 2013! Thank you to both Dave Bang Associates, Olsson Associates and their respective staff for their ongoing support of APRA.

              


    The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has something for everyone. Boasting Willow Stream Spa, one of the best Spas in North America (as ranked by Travel + Leisure Magazine), four award-winning restaurants, state-of-the art meeting facilities, and two 18-hole championship golf courses -- one of which is home to the Annual PGA Tour Waste Management Phoenix Open -- (formerly the FBR Open) -- this highly acclaimed Scottsdale hotel resort is truly an experience like no other.



    Stay up to date by visiting the conference webpage. If you have questions, please contact one of the conference committee chairs.

    • 26 Aug 2013
    • 8:00 AM
    • 28 Aug 2013
    • 5:00 PM
    • Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park - 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    All registrations are being processed through NRPA. To register, go to the NRPA website.

    Presented by NRPA and APRA, the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered.

    CPSI Course
    Monday-Tuesday, August 26-27, 2013
    Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park - Scottsdale, AZ
    $465* (exam fee extra)
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Advanced reading and ten hours of training will prepare you to sit for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector exam.

    CPSI Exam
    Wednesday, August 28, 2013
    Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park - Scottsdale, AZ
    $110*
    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Upon successful completion of the exam participants are awarded their CPSI certification.

    *There is a $55.00 cancellation fee. ** There will be no refunds after July 26, 2013.


    The host hotel for the CPSI Course and Exam is the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort.  The park is located just 15 minutes away (6 miles).
    • 27 Aug 2013
    • Scottsdale Fairmont Princess, 7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale Arizona, AZ 85255 (Salon 6)
    Rec Pros Branch Meeting
    Tuesday, August 27 @ 4:00  p.m.

     
    For more information about the Recreation Professionals Branch, click here.




    • 27 Aug 2013
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Scottsdale Fairmont Princess Resort - 7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    The fourth Board of Directors Meeting of 2013 will be hosted by West Region Representative, Tim Nolan, at the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess Resort as part of the 63rd Annual APRA Conference and Trade Show.


    • 28 Aug 2013
    • 6:00 AM - 4:45 PM
    • Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    Maintenance Day

    Scottsdale Sports Complex (Southwest Fields)

    The will be a morning of demonstrations, participation and of course… a bit of competition! We will have some of the industry’s top representatives giving hands-on demonstrations of the newest equipment and innovations! We will have food, giveaways, prizes and much more!

    6:00-6:30am Arrival, continental breakfast, networking
    6:30-8:45am Demonstrations and competitions
    8:45-9:15am Wrap up and travel to Princess Resort


    Princess Resort

    9:45-11:30am General sessions (Chris Kennedy / Go Daddy)
    11:30-2:00pm Lunch and Exhibit hall
    2:00-4:45pm Educational sessions tailored specifically to the maintenance heroes!
    • 29 Aug 2013
    • 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
    • Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E Princess Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 29! This is a dedicated day that will powerfully engage citizen board and commission members and executive directors from all around Arizona on critical issues related to public policy, civic engagement, public service, and the public good.

    Agency Executive Directors and their respective Management Team members who principally serve as staff liaisons for our dedicated boards and commissions will also participate in these discussions.

    Join us for the entire day. Presentation and Discussion Sessions will run from:

    9:00 – 10:15 A.M.
    2:00 – 3:15 P.M.
    3:30 – 4:45 P.M.

    Featured guest speakers include: 


    Dr. Robert Ashcraft
    Incoming Chair of the National Recreation and Park Association and Executive Director of ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation




    R.J. Cardin
    Arizona State Parks Board Chairman and Director of Maricopa County Parks and Recreation





    Bryan Martyn
    Arizona State Parks Executive Director





    Center for the Future of Arizona and their recent ground breaking publications on Next Steps and the Manifesto.


    At 10:30 A.M., you are personally invited to hear the Opening General Session speaker – Dr. Jonathan Koppell, Dean of the ASU College of Public Programs – talk on the dynamic and changing relationships of the “public sector.” Dean Koppell brings an exciting and inspiring message for all people engaged in important public service and innovation.

    For information, contact:
    Dale Larsen, Professor of Practice
    Director of Community Relations
    ASU College of Public Programs
    602-496-0422
    dale.larsen@asu.edu

    • 30 Aug 2013
    • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E Princess Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85255

    Achieving Zero Waste Events and Facilities!

    Alana Levine
    ASU Recycling Program Manager

    "In the long term, economic sustainability depends on ecological sustainability." - America’s Living Oceans

    Lately many organizations are setting “Zero Waste” goals in their programs and events in which they implement. Alana Levine, at ASU, has been very successful in this venture and has agreed to share her wealth of knowledge and best practices in this environmentally friendly 3 hour work session.

    This in-depth workshop will provide you the tools necessary to assess current programs, set appropriate goals and benchmark progress. Attendees will be given information and best practices to plan, pilot, implement and benchmark Zero Waste Programs and Events. You will leave with information on how to market and communicate Zero Waste efforts in your respective agencies and give you a variety of programs that work! Don’t want to miss this!

    Alana Levine has over 18 years of experience in environmental activism and recycling. She has run recycling and solid waste programs for The University of Arizona, MIT in Cambridge, and now for ASU.
    • 11 Sep 2013
    • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Scottsdale Fairmont Princess, 7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    2013 Conference Committee Meeting
    "Future Challenges and Solutions: There's an App for That!"


    For more information about the conference committee, click here.

    To view the committee meeting schedule, click here.



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    • 08 Oct 2013
    • 10 Oct 2013
    • Houston, TX
    NRPA Congress and Exposition
    Houston, TX - October 8-10

    For more information, click here.
    • 24 Oct 2013
    • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Prescott Valley Public Library Crystal Room; 7401 E Civic Circle
    • 24

    APRA Emerging Leaders Workshop

    October 24th, 2013

    8:30am-3:30pm

    7401 E Civic Circle; Prescott Valley, Az.

    Emerging Leader (Professional) - $55

    Emerging Leader (Student) - $35

    Prof Mentor/Emerging Leader - $100

    CEU's (.4 available) - $5

    Change is constant, it's all around us and inevitable. In fact, professionals in the Parks and Recreation industry are experiencing change (organizationally, individual roles and responsibilities, etc.) at an all time higher rate than we ever have before. Identifying how change impacts people and the organization is key to winning the game. The APRA Leisure Benefits Branch and Administrators Branch have teamed up for this facilitiated workshop on transition and change based on the #1 best seller book by Spencer Johnson, M.D. called Who Moved My Cheese. This course will provide agency leaders and emerging leaders a fun learning process that positively equips them to better understand and grow from change. Registration includes lunch and a copy of the book: Who Moved My Cheese.

    Thank you to Event Sponsors:

    Click to view Todd Davis' Fan Page



    About our Presenter...

    Todd Davis has perfected the heART of FUN to help people restore the value of TEAM, renew relationships and find enjoyment and balance at and away from work.

    Todd has 35 years in the field of Recreation and 29 years as a visionary business owner of corporate recreation and team building.

    Todd Davis
    The Fun Coach
    Team Play Event Solutions Inc.

    602.980.3798


Past events

22 May 2013 Rec Pros Branch Meeting
22 May 2013 Lunch & Educate - Recreation Center Roundtable
08 May 2013 Conference Committee Meeting
04 May 2013 Wilderness First Aid
24 Apr 2013 Rec Pros Branch Meeting
24 Apr 2013 Lunch & Educate - Teens and Trends
23 Apr 2013 Sports & Aquatics Branch Meeting
19 Apr 2013 Board of Directors Meeting - North Region
19 Apr 2013 North Region Workshop: Going the Distance - NAU Parks and Recreation Management
14 Apr 2013 21st American Trails International Trails Symposium (ITS)
11 Apr 2013 APRA Executive Committee Meeting
10 Apr 2013 Conference Committee Meeting
05 Apr 2013 Leisure Benefits Branch "First Friday" Meeting
04 Apr 2013 Administrators Branch Meeting & Educational Session
01 Apr 2013 Kids at Hope - Train the Trainer
28 Mar 2013 Telluride Ski Weekend: Pre-Surf the Rockies
26 Mar 2013 Sports & Aquatics Branch Meeting
25 Mar 2013 Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
23 Mar 2013 Arizona Game & Fish Dept Outdoor Expo
22 Mar 2013 Arizona Swim Showcase
19 Mar 2013 National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
18 Mar 2013 Grants Training in Glendale, AZ
14 Mar 2013 APRA Executive Committee Meeting
13 Mar 2013 Conference Committee Meeting
12 Mar 2013 Certified Pool Operator Course
10 Mar 2013 Leave No Trace Workshop
09 Mar 2013 Wilderness First Aid
06 Mar 2013 Leave No Trace Workshop
06 Mar 2013 Leave No Trace Workshops
27 Feb 2013 Rec Pros Branch Meeting
27 Feb 2013 Lunch & Educate - Start Summer Planning with APRA
26 Feb 2013 Business of Baseball Sports At Lunch Panel Discussion
24 Feb 2013 NRPA Green School
23 Feb 2013 Spring Training Game Social
21 Feb 2013 Administrators Branch Meeting
21 Feb 2013 APRA Emerging Leaders Workshop
14 Feb 2013 APRA Executive Committee Meeting
13 Feb 2013 Conference Committee Meeting
12 Feb 2013 Sports & Aquatics Branch Meeting
12 Feb 2013 Environmental Day at the Capitol
09 Feb 2013 Subaru-IMBA Trail Care Crew
07 Feb 2013 2013 Green Vendor Showcase
07 Feb 2013 2013 Arizona Adapted Physical Education Conference
06 Feb 2013 Aquatic Facility Operator Course & Exam
01 Feb 2013 Leisure Benefits Branch "First Friday" Meeting
26 Jan 2013 Holiday Hangover Potluck Picnic
24 Jan 2013 Administrators Branch Meeting & Educational Session
19 Jan 2013 Coffee House at the North Mountain Visitor Center
18 Jan 2013 APRA Board of Directors Meeting/Workshop - South Region
16 Jan 2013 Natural Resources Branch Meeting
10 Jan 2013 APRA Executive Committee Meeting
09 Jan 2013 Music in the Mountains
09 Jan 2013 Conference Committee Meeting
09 Jan 2013 Rec Pros Branch Meeting
08 Jan 2013 Sports & Aquatics Branch Meeting
20 Dec 2012 Hershey's Track and Field 2013 Information Meeting
19 Dec 2012 Natural Resources Officer Meeting
13 Dec 2012 Basketball Bonanza Kick Off Event and US Airways Center Tour
13 Dec 2012 Ethnic Leadership Branch Meeting
13 Dec 2012 APRA Executive Committee Meeting
12 Dec 2012 Conference Committee Meeting
09 Dec 2012 National Executive Development School
06 Dec 2012 Holiday Potluck Meeting
05 Dec 2012 APRA Leadership Tools
30 Nov 2012 Beers & Brats
28 Nov 2012 Natural Resources Branch Meeting
25 Nov 2012 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick State Competition
17 Nov 2012 Conquer Cancer on Piestewa Peak
17 Nov 2012 ASU vs. Washington State Football Game
15 Nov 2012 Ethnic Leadership Branch Meeting
15 Nov 2012 Leisure Benefits Branch "Third Thursday" Meeting
14 Nov 2012 Conference Committee Meeting
14 Nov 2012 Rec Pros Branch Meeting
13 Nov 2012 Annual Meeting of the Arizona Heritage Alliance
09 Nov 2012 Phoenix Summit Challenge & U Rock Festival
06 Nov 2012 Sports & Aquatics Branch Meeting
28 Oct 2012 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick West Valley Sectional
26 Oct 2012 APRA Emerging Leaders Workshop
25 Oct 2012 APRA Board of Directors Retreat
16 Oct 2012 NRPA Congress and Exposition
29 Sep 2012 Music in the Mountains
26 Sep 2012 Aquatics Symposium
31 Aug 2012 APRA Conference & Trade Show - Workshops & Tours
29 Aug 2012 APRA Conference & Trade Show - Maintenance Day Too
28 Aug 2012 APRA Board of Directors Meeting - West Region
28 Aug 2012 APRA Conference & Trade Show - Golf Tournament
28 Aug 2012 APRA Conference & Trade Show
27 Aug 2012 Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
04 Aug 2012 APRA Swimmer's Classic
21 Jun 2012 Sports and Aquatics Branch Meeting
14 Jun 2012 The World's Largest Swimming Lesson
08 Jun 2012 APRA Board of Directors Meeting/Workshop - East Region
18 May 2012 APRA Annual Awards Nomination Deadline
17 May 2012 Leisure Benefits Branch "Third Thursday" Meeting
04 May 2012 Leisure Benefits Branch Awards Luncheon
04 May 2012 APRA Emerging Leaders Workshop
26 Apr 2012 Sports and Aquatics Branch Meeting
21 Apr 2012 APRA Small Fry Family Fishing Derby
31 Mar 2012 APRA Company Picnic
30 Mar 2012 APRA Administrators Branch Meeting
26 Mar 2012 Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
25 Mar 2012 APRA Spring Training Fundraiser ~ San Francisco Giants @ Chicago White Sox
21 Mar 2012 Certified Pool Operator Course
15 Mar 2012 Leisure Benefits Branch "Third Thursday" Meeting
14 Mar 2012 APRA Golf Fundraiser at Mesa Riverview
21 Feb 2012 Arizona State Parks Advocacy Day 2012
17 Feb 2012 APRA Emerging Leaders Workshop
03 Feb 2012 APRA Winter Craze Weekend
31 Jan 2012 Environmental Day at the Capitol
20 Jan 2012 APRA Board of Directors Meeting/Workshop - South Region
19 Jan 2012 Leisure Benefits Branch Meeting
18 Jan 2012 Lunch & Learn Series - Fees Roundtable
12 Jan 2012 APRA Administrators Branch Meeting
08 Dec 2011 APRA Administrators Branch Meeting
16 Nov 2011 APRA Lunch and Educate Series
05 Nov 2011 Arizona Salsa Festival
29 Oct 2011 L.A. Kings @ Phoenix Coyotes ~ Arizona Parks & Recreation Night
29 Oct 2011 Colorado at ASU Football Game & Social
27 Oct 2011 APRA Board of Directors Retreat
 
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