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Parks and Recreation, 2007.
This paper discusses the operation of parks and recreation centers, focusing on funding issues.
2,055 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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In this article, the writer discusses various types of funding that are crucial to operating recreation and leisure agencies. The first section of this work is a reflection on fund raising requirements for children participating in extracurricular activities. Secondly, this essay discusses a leisure agency and describes the income courses of the agency. A revenue structure graph is included with the details behind the funding sources.
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Objective
Fund raising - Reflection on Requirements of Fundraising for Participation
Oregon State Park and Recreation Master Plan
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"Fundraising has traditionally been a part of children's participation in extracurricular activities such as youth sports. In fact, there has never been a question of whether fundraising would take place or not as it is simply a given or assumed as part of the youth sports participation process. Fundraising may be in the form of selling candy bars, calendars, or raffle tickets. Fundraising may also take the form of bake sales, marathon runs with sponsors and even sponsored bike rides with the sponsor paying the participant per mile that recorded covered on the bicycle during the ride. Fundraising is an inherent part of youth sports and other extracurricular activities and has been for a very long time. Fundraising takes place for reasons that are clearly good reasons. First, participation in extracurricular activities or youth sports requires that each child have a uniform, shoes, safety-gear, and other various items that are required for same and healthy participation in the youth sport or activity. Many children come from families that have several more children who also participate in youth sports or extracurricular activities."
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State Parks, 2005.
An overview of the American system of local governance for maintaining parks and other recreational areas.
2,057 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines how over the years there have been many new developments concerning the growth of state parks and how the developments have occurred in many different areas and through different legislative acts. With a focus on the State of Illinois, this paper discusses the history of current legislation and the current dilemma of who should fund the preservation, conservation, operation and programs.
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"In 1995, a Public Act 89 to 49 was signed for the purpose of the creation of the Conservation 2000 Fund for the protection and conservation of the natural resources of the state of Illinois through the establishment of a partnership between the state government and the various public and private landowners of Illinois. By the year 2002, the children of the state of Illinois had come to be involved in the different programs being organized by the IAPD, and there was a widespread response and a positive reaction to the issue of conservation, a lot of good feelings generated towards the cause of the Illinois Department of Conservation, otherwise known as the Department of Natural Resources, renamed in 1995. (IAPD at 75 Years)"
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Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), 2004.
This paper relates the history and function of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and other agencies relating to parks, recreation, and wildlife conservation.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper relates that the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)
was founded as the Illinois Association of Conservation and Park Districts 75 years ago to establish and protection parks and to conserve wildlife. The author points out that the historic ?Park Law Codification Bill?, signed in 1951, combines all the various laws pertaining to the issues of park conservatism into one single section of the state law. The paper relates that, today, each of the more than 40 park districts, forests, and conservation parks in the state of Illinois has a police force to patrol, routinely enforcing laws regarding recreation, hunting, and boating, and especially the use of drugs and alcohol.
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"The DNR or the Illinois Department of Natural Resources states that its mission is to protect and manage and to conserve the various natural resources that the state of Illinois can very proudly boast of, and to provide those recreational opportunities to interested people that would not harm or spoil these natural resources in any manner. The Educational Department of the DNR was launched in the year 1995, with the primary aim of the development of educational methods and of the training methods involved in the conservation of natural resources of Illinois. It also was to provide hands on training for those persons wanting to indulge in the various outdoor activities that Illinois offers, such as snowmobiling, boating and hunting methods."
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Recreation and Leisure Service Agency, 2007.
A review of the recreation and leisure service agency.
896 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper takes a look at the recreation and leisure service agency, focusing primarily on local Park and Recreation Services throughout the United States, namely the YMCA. According to the paper, the YMCA is comprised of 2,617 non-profit community service organizations in the United States.
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Introduction
Organizational Structure
National Board
Regions/Chapters/States
YMCA - Collaboration with Other Organizations in Community
Other Services Provided by YMCA
YMCA Economic Model
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"AYP is stated to be the professional society for YMCA staff members in the Unites States. The Operating Principles of the AYP are stated to be those as follows (1) Connects and Supports AYP members; (2) Encourages Life Long Learning; (3) Enhances Personal and Career Development; (4) Advocates on Issues of Concern to AYP Members; (5) Promotes High Ethical Standards and Christian Values; and (6) Recognizes Individual Achievement and Excellence." (AYP, 2007)"
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"Rosa Parks: My Story", 2005.
A discussion on Parks' autobiography, "Rosa Parks: My Story"
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper analysis Rosa Parks autobiography. It offers a short summary of the book describing the inspiring story of Rosa Parks, who became a leading protagonist in the struggle of African Americans for equality. The paper explores a main character in this book is, her husband, who encouraged her to take part in civil rights activities, and supported her decision to fight against racial segregation. The author explains that many of the secondary characters in this book, such as the bus driver and police officials, are antagonists because they were against what Rosa Parks was trying to accomplish.
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"Rosa Parks: My Story is set in Montgomery, Alabama in December 1955, and tells the inspiring story of Rosa Parks, who became a leading protagonist in the struggle of African Americans for equality. A main character in this book is her husband, who encouraged her to take part in civil rights activities, and supported her decision to fight against racial segregation. Many of the secondary characters in this book, such as the bus driver and police officials, are antagonists because they were against what Rosa Parks was trying to accomplish. The plot of Rosa Parks: My Story began when Rosa Parks "was sitting in the front seat of the colored section of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama." (Parks) She knew that because of racial bigotry, an African American had to give up their bus seat if a white man or woman boarded ..."
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Therapeutic Recreation and Physical Disabilities, 2007.
This paper discusses the benefits of therapeutic recreation for people with physical disabilities.
2,381 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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In this paper, the advantages of therapeutic recreation for people with physical disabilities are analyzed. The paper discusses how recent legislation forbidding discrimination against those with disabilities has impacted this field. The legislation has stimulated recreational therapists, specialists and educators alike to take on a more active role in providing a wide range of physical and recreational activities for people who have physical disabilities. These activities typically work to help promote the quality of life among people who have disabilities and improve participation, interaction and understanding among their able bodied peers.
Outline:
Causes and Characteristics of Population - Physically Disabled
Importance of Recreation for Population
Role and Place of Recreation in Life
Overview of Legislation Affecting Disabled
Role and Use of Therapeutic Recreation
Specific Recreation Activities to Improve Functioning
Conclusions
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"A person who has a physical disability may be defined in multiple ways. Henderson (1999) suggests that a disability can be defined "as a physical or mental impairment that restricts one or more aspects of a person's life" (22). This definition is supported by others who suggest that people who are disabled generally are limited with respect to their ability to participate in certain physical and recreation activities; this suggests a need to explore new ways for identifying how to help people who are disabled experience a full range of activities including physical and therapeutic recreational activities (Henderson, 2002; Austin & Crawford, 1996; Smith, Austin & Kennedy, 1996). "
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Office Automation, 2004.
Looks at how the Department of Parks and Recreation has instituted office automation.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper describes how the Department of Parks and Recreation in several states has instituted office automation and how this has affected its services to the community it serves.
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"The article by Avrasin describes some of the changes made by various branches of the Parks and Recreation Department in different states as they start to automate their offices. Up until recently the departments had relied on index cards and shoe boxes to file away such data as attendance records and enrolment in classes. The article gives examples such as Fairfax County Virginia which streamlined all its point-of-sale systems with the help of Arizona-based Beta Data Systems which custom-designed an integrated database that would eventually add registration reporting ..."
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Disney Theme Parks, 1997.
Examines parks' social, psychological & corporate functions Discusses their depiction of national history, technology used and the capitalist ideology behind the parks. The of fantasy also discussed - focusing on Disney World.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 79.95
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"Disney
Introduction
In her analysis on how people interact with Walt Disney World and how the theme park operates upon our personal and societal expectation, Jane Kuenz is particularly interested in the way the park functions in what she calls "a process of recognition and identification and how out of that identification or against it, Disney produces feelings we find pleasurable" (Kuenz 56). She concludes that the park allows us space only as consumers and offers a revamped American history intended to quiet any qualms our society may have about that history. It accomplishes this by tracing our history in various stories of our past and showing the obvious and inevitable correctness of that history (Kuenz 69). Susan Willis concurs in Kuenz's.."
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Whitewater Parks, 2005.
A discussion about the benefit of man-made, whitewater parks.
1,241 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper argues that whitewater parks can transform a dull, slow-moving river into a whitewater haven that is a kayaker's dream and an engineering feat. It looks at the economic, environmental, and recreational benefits of such a creation and concludes that these man-made water parks are to everyone's benefit.
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"In 1972 a whitewater park was built in Augsburg, Germany for the Munich Olympic Games. Since then whitewater parks have become very popular in the United States and other countries (7). There are already over 40 whitewater parks built all over the world. There are almost 20 proposed whitewater parks in the building or planning stages currently in the U.S. Internationally there are at least four parks currently in the same stages (2). Gary Lacy, a pioneer whitewater engineer said "I'm just as surprised as anyone else at how popular these parks are in the community in general and the whitewater community," (1). There are two proposed whitewater parks in Pennsylvania, one in Johnstown, and another in Williamsport (2). Although no information could be obtained pertaining to the Williamsport project, through a discussion with Ben Faas the design engineer for the Johnstown Greenhouse Park and Stonycreek River Whitewater Improvement Project some design questions were answered. Mr. Faas said, "Whitewater sports are growing and growing now a days and kayakers especially need a place to play in the summer months, and a whitewater park is just the answer!", "This is the first whitewater park that I have ever worked so I am coming up with the preliminary designs and Gary Lacy, an experienced whitewater engineer from Boulder, CO is making all of the refinements." Mr. Faas spoke of the benefits that will follow the completion of the whitewater park (5)."
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Disney Parks and Resorts: Marketing, 2004.
Examines the international marketing strategies of Disney Parks and Resorts.
3,325 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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Disney?s Parks and Resorts business was built on the premise that theme parks, which brought the Disney magic to life, would be a tremendous experience and opportunity for children and their families to have fun. This paper analyzes the international marketing strategy of Disney Parks and Resorts. Disney Co. has recently begun facing financial problems, with lower attendance and occupancy rates, both in its U.S. and Paris locations. As this analysis proceeds, it examines the root causes of Disney?s declining Parks and Resorts' business and develops a set of recommendations. The paper includes tables.
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"Standardization and transference of the American culture worked beautifully in Japan, turning it into a highly profitable venture, which continues to grow, leading to the opening of a second resort, Tokyo DisneySea. Indeed, Disney?s success in Japan is evidenced by the fact that it is the only resort to contribute higher earnings (royalties) to The Walt Disney Company in the fiscal year 2003 (Disney 2003 Annual Report, p. 59). Euro Disney is, however, an altogether different story, and not a very happy one at that. Established in 1992, the venture was plagued with problems right from the outset, beginning with Disney?s lack of understanding of European and French culture, which led to several errors in product and service design:..."
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Leisure and Recreation, 2006.
This paper establishes a professional philosophy for the value of leisure and recreation.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that, whereas the Japanese have incorporated the importance of recreation and leisure into their national culture and identity, some Americans feel guilty about recreation and leisure activities because of a residual effect of the Puritan work ethic, which equates having fun with laziness. The author points out, by examining research studies, that recreation and leisure are important to every culture because they contribute positively to the individual, the community and the environment. The paper stresses that American society needs to change its definition of recreation and leisure from being activities that are "squeezed in" during moments of free time to being activities that are made a priority because of their numerous benefits.
Table of Contents:
Individual Benefits
Community Building
Environmental Benefits
Conclusion
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"Research by Iwaski, et. al. demonstrated that male and female managers in stressful positions who choose to make leisure a priority find that it becomes an invaluable coping tool. While there do appear to be gender differences in the types of activities selected, both men and women expressed that their recreation and leisure activities were critical to their physical and professional survival. And, although children have not yet entered the competitive corporate world, a similar study by Caldwell et.al. found that middle school students who regularly participated in positive recreation and leisure activities found that they became more efficient and better focused, more aware of their community, and perhaps less likely to participate in substance use and abuse."
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Snowmobiles and National Parks: A Bad Combination, 2005.
An argument for why snowmobiles should not be allowed access to U.S. national parks.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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National parks should be considered treasures of this country. They are some of the few remaining examples of how beautiful the land truly is in its natural state. This paper contends that snowmobiles harm American national parks and their inhabitants (animals) with pollution to the air as well as noise pollution. In addition to this, they disrupt the national park experience for the millions of visitors to parks such as Yellowstone.
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"Snowmobiles run on fuel just like the automobiles we drive in everyday life. Those automobiles of course pollute our cities everyday and it would be foolish to assume that snowmobiles do not do the same thing to the national parks of America. Air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution are all results of the frequent snowmobile use in several prevalent national parks in this country. According to Sean Smith, the snowmobiles have "two-stroke engines that spew up to 30 percent of their fuel out the tailpipe and emit highly toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons"(Presley). One does not have to be an environmental expert to realize that machines releasing 30 percent of their fuel into the atmosphere is a bad thing. "
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Rosa Parks, 2007.
This paper highlights the bravery of Rosa Parks, an African-American woman who protested the racism prevalent in the 1950s.
913 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper discusses how Rosa Parks, who held fast to her sense of dignity and worth as a person, risked imprisonment and physical assault, so that she could hold true to her convictions. The paper shows how Rosa Parks became one of the icons of the American Civil Rights Movement because she refused to relinquish her seat to a white man on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. The paper demonstrates how Parks' single act of quiet defiance more than fifty years ago helped touch off the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
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""To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men, -- that is genius," writes Ralph Waldo Emerson at the beginning of his essay "Self-Reliance." (Emerson, 1841) And, one might add, for all women too! In his famous essay, Emerson writes that genius, and true self-reliance and bravery comes from resisting accepted norms, and refusing to follow the crowd, and the mass, popular opinion. Such was the case with Rosa Parks, who held fast to her sense of dignity and worth as a person, risked imprisonment and physical assault, so that she might hold true to her convictions."
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Rosa Parks, 2007.
This paper describes the role of Rosa Parks in the Civil Rights Movement.
1,067 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper traces the origins of the Civil Rights Movement in America, starting with Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott. The author shows how Parks' act of defiance ultimately led to the involvement of the major leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, including Martin Luther King. The paper includes a biography of King's life, influences and his impact on civil rights. Also described are some of King's speeches. The paper concludes that ordinary people like Rosa Parks showed the way forward to eventually affect change in American policies toward blacks and whites.
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"Of course the American Civil Rights Movement had many other origins and precursors. The peak of the Movement's activities was in the period between 1955 and 1965. One of the aims of the movement was achieved with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed by congress."
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