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contents february 2014

departments
6 Web Exclusives
12 Letters

columns
8 Perspectives
Our Collective Impact
Robert F. Ashcraft, Ph.D.

10 Publisher's Letter
Trending in the Right Direction
Gina Cohen

14 Front Page
fShark Diving in Washington State 14
fParke Diem 16
fBriefly Noted 17

18 By the Numbers
Adults and Outdoor Recreation

20 People for Parks
Meet the Mayor: Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie
Samantha Bartram

22 Member to Member
fKansas City Park and Recreation Month Initiative 22
Erin Gregory
fInsight from Supervisors Management School 24
Cindi Wight, CPRE

59 NRPA Update
fGoStrive to Create Community Connections 59
fConsultants Share Opinions on How to Improve PRORAGIS 61
fNational Wildlife Week 62

27 Advocacy
Legislative Forum: Tips and What to Expect
David Tyahla

29 Law Review
National Lakeshore Neighbors Resist Tree Removal
James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D.

36 Conservation
Brazil's Park Challenge
Richard J. Dolesh

40 Health and Wellness
Exercise, Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Implications for
Community Recreation Professionals
William B. Karper, Ed.D.

42 Social Equity
World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Samantha Bartram

fNRPA Scholarships and Fellowships Announced 62
fTest Your Park and Recreation Knowledge 62
fMember Spotlight: Jim Lemke 63
fStaff Spotlight: Oscar Galan 63
fProfessional Development Calendar 64

66 Operations
fMunicipal Golf - What's the Best Management Path?
(Part Two) 66
Larry Hirsh

44 Managing Management
The Management Mystery
Lauren Yost

46 Future Leaders
The Importance of Mentors
Michael Bradley, Ph.D.

fProgress on the Model Aquatic Health Code 69
John Whitmore, CPRE, AFOI, AFO
fPreventive Maintenance Leads to Sustainable Practices 72
Ted Mattingly, CFM

79 Advertiser Index
80 Park Bench
Innovative Play

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