COLUMNS 70 NRPA Update ® PRORAGIS at Congress 70 ® Call for Education Session Proposals- 2013 Congress & Exposition 70 ® Congress Keynote Address Update 71 76 Operations 4 Perspectives 45 Conservation High-Tech Fixtures Shed a New Light on Parks Elizabeth Beard Taking a Stand Barbara Tulipane How Parklands Provide Real Value Michael Kirschman 80 Products New Products and Services for Park and Recreation Agencies 6 NRPA Focus Bob Johnson Exit Interview Phil Hayward 47 Health and Wellness ® " American Chopper " Star Paul Jr. Coming to Congress 71 87 Ad Index Winning Hands Phil Hayward Case Studies of Successful Programs at the Local Level Erika Lehmann and Nicole Oehmke 88 Park Bench 31 Advocacy Update ® Volunteer Spotlight: Rita Shue 73 Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Nashville, Tennessee Clarity and the Affordable Healthcare Act Stacey L. Pine 49 Future Leaders ® New America's Backyard Materials- Feedback Wanted 73 ® Reap the Rewards of NRPA Membership 74 8 Editor's Letter Will Work (and Research) For Free! Anna Pechenik Mausolf 35 Law Review Obvious Tree Hazard on Park Sledding Hill James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D. ® NRF Spotlight 75 WWW.NRPA.ORG | OCTOBER 2012 | Parks & Recreation 3