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12/14/2025 - 12/14/2026
TUE
January
13
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join the MPRA Young Professionals Section for an engaging discussion on inclusive parks and recreation spaces—what they are, why they matter, and how we can create them in our own communities. This session will explore design principles, programming ideas,

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WED
January
14
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Build a network for your maintenance staff while showing off their skills!

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WED
January
14
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for a Southwest Region Lunch & Learn on Crisis Management in Parks, presented by Ronnie Bell, Community Engagement Specialist with the Springfield-Greene County OEM.

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WED
January
21
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Build a network for your maintenance staff while showing off their skills!

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TUE
January
27
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Discover the secrets behind Chick-fil-A's industry-leading hospitality. This session explores their Core Four behaviors, the power of Second Mile Service, and the culture that turns ordinary transactions into extraordinary moments.

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WED
January
28
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Build a network for your maintenance staff while showing off their skills!

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THU
January
29
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join the MPRA Park Resources Section for their quarterly meeting! Scott Runde with SWT Design will be presenting “Light Tough = Big Return”.

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TUE
February
24 27

you are part of the parks and recreation industry, we want to invite you to join us for a week packed with educational sessions, networking, and fun!

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TUE
March
10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In honor of Women’s History Month, join MPRA’s Young Professionals for an inspiring virtual panel featuring women leaders from across Missouri who are making an impact in parks and recreation. Hear their stories, challenges, and successes as they share ins

WED
March
11
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join the MPRA Park Resources Section for their quarterly meeting where SFS Architecture presents “Design Build for Recreation Projects? Tell Me More!”

TUE
April
7
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join MPRA’s Young Professionals as we wrap up an exciting year and welcome our new section president, Katie Haynes! This session is a great chance to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, hear what’s ahead for the Young Professionals section, an

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June
9
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Fourth of July celebrations are some of the biggest—and most stressful—events of the year for parks and recreation professionals. Join MPRA’s Young Professionals for a lively conversation with seasoned event coordinators from across Missouri as they share

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