GreenPlay, LLC - Speaker Presentation Topics

The GreenPlay staff regularly speak at various state, regional, and national professional associations, training seminars, agencies, and conferences.

Topics vary widely, depending on the need, but most all include providing strong information and education for running more effective parks, recreation, open space or related organizations. Typically, these sessions are 1¼ to 1½ hours in length but can be easily expanded to full day seminars.

Our staff are full-time consultants, parks and recreation professionals, and educators – not “professional speakers” per se – but staff provide a valuable educational service and are typically compensated in some way for their time. Compensation structures can be negotiable depending on the event, costs and time commitments necessary.

The following lists a sampling of the topics that are available for presentation. To learn more please contact our office Toll-free at (866) 849-9959, or e-mail your inquiry to Info@GreenPlayLLC.com.

Pricing and Cost Recovery - Beyond ABC's

Educational Session Description

Why are your programs and facilities priced the way they are? Tackle the issue of cost recovery head-on, gain the confidence of policy makers in your next budget hearing, and be able to explain your pricing to all staff and customers. Discover an exercise based on the Pyramid Pricing Model that will reflect your mission, and will allow you to show that you use existing funds responsibly. Build a philosophy that is justifiable and helps you look beyond just costs, to the value you provide.

Learning Outcomes (Measurable behavior or performance objectives)

Participants will:

Identify the structure of a pricing philosophy Pyramid model.
Learn how to create a comprehensive pricing and cost recovery philosophy based on their mission.
Discover how to shift subsidy to where it is most appropriately needed, and understand how this affects cost recovery.

Planning for the Future of Your Agency - Why and How

Educational Session Description

Now, more than ever, you need have valid plans in place to help your agency move forward. This session will give an overview of the different types of plans you can complete, what they contain, when to do which type, and how to get them done well with the least amount of resource investment. You’ll learn why there is no one single “Master Plan” template for agencies, and how to determine what all you need done. We will cover Master and Strategic Plans, Feasibility Studies, Needs Assessments, Business and Revenue Plans, and Project-Specific Plans.

Learning Outcomes (Measurable behavior or performance objectives)

Participants will:

Learn about the different types of plans and what they encompass.
Gain understanding of the planning process and get an outline of an implementable plan.
Learn how to determine if the plan should be done in-house, by an outside consultant, or in combination.

The GRASP^® Method for Determining Valuable Level-of-Service Standards

Educational Session Description

The traditional and historical standards for calculating Level of Service (LOS) for parks and facilities are obsolete as agencies around the U.S. respond to their own specific needs and citizens. Learn about an improved Geo-Referenced Amenities Standards Program (GRASP^®) methodology that is spatially and value-based, giving better results, more useful information, and better quality comparative data for your community. Examples from other communities and implementation strategies will be highlighted.

Learning Outcomes (Measurable behavior or performance objectives)

Participants will:

Identify the new methodology for determining “Level of Service”.
Discuss the components of LOS, and how they may or may not apply to your agency.
Obtain examples of how LOS analysis is implemented in other communities.

Alternative Funding - Filling the Gap

Educational Session Description

As “traditional” funding (general funds, bond issues, and sales taxes, etc.) for recreation centers and other facilities becomes more scarce, while at the same time constituents are demanding a higher level of service and quality, many agencies are relying more heavily on “alternative funding”. This session will discuss what types of alternative funding are available, a brief overview of the benefits and pitfalls of each, and some proactive planning strategies that can help you reap the rewards while protecting yourself, your agency, and your citizens.

Learning Outcomes (Measurable behavior or performance objectives)

Participants will:

Identify the different types of typical and innovative alternative funding that are available
Learn about examples of successful use of alternative funding for building facilities and parks
Identify possible pitfalls and planning strategies to minimize risk



	Additional information and materials are added to this page as they become available and you are invited to check back for new items. If you do not see something that you are seeking information on please call us Toll-free at (866) 849-9969, or e-mail us at Info@GreenPlayLLC.com.		The GreenPlay staff regularly speak at various state, regional, and national professional associations, training seminars, agencies, and conferences. Topics vary widely, depending on the need, but most all include providing strong information and education for running more effective parks, recreation, open space or related organizations. Typically, these sessions are 1¼ to 1½ hours in length but can be easily expanded to full day seminars. Our staff are full-time consultants, parks and recreation professionals, and educators – not “professional speakers” per se – but staff provide a valuable educational service and are typically compensated in some way for their time. Compensation structures can be negotiable depending on the event, costs and time commitments necessary. The following lists a sampling of the topics that are available for presentation. To learn more please contact our office Toll-free at (866) 849-9959, or e-mail your inquiry to Info@GreenPlayLLC.com. Pricing and Cost Recovery - Beyond ABC's Educational Session Description Why are your programs and facilities priced the way they are? Tackle the issue of cost recovery head-on, gain the confidence of policy makers in your next budget hearing, and be able to explain your pricing to all staff and customers. Discover an exercise based on the Pyramid Pricing Model that will reflect your mission, and will allow you to show that you use existing funds responsibly. Build a philosophy that is justifiable and helps you look beyond just costs, to the value you provide. Learning Outcomes (Measurable behavior or performance objectives) Participants will: Identify the structure of a pricing philosophy Pyramid model. Learn how to create a comprehensive pricing and cost recovery philosophy based on their mission. Discover how to shift subsidy to where it is most appropriately needed, and understand how this affects cost recovery. Planning for the Future of Your Agency - Why and How Educational Session Description Now, more than ever, you need have valid plans in place to help your agency move forward. This session will give an overview of the different types of plans you can complete, what they contain, when to do which type, and how to get them done well with the least amount of resource investment. You’ll learn why there is no one single “Master Plan” template for agencies, and how to determine what all you need done. We will cover Master and Strategic Plans, Feasibility Studies, Needs Assessments, Business and Revenue Plans, and Project-Specific Plans. Learning Outcomes (Measurable behavior or performance objectives) Participants will: Learn about the different types of plans and what they encompass. Gain understanding of the planning process and get an outline of an implementable plan. Learn how to determine if the plan should be done in-house, by an outside consultant, or in combination. The GRASP^® Method for Determining Valuable Level-of-Service Standards Educational Session Description The traditional and historical standards for calculating Level of Service (LOS) for parks and facilities are obsolete as agencies around the U.S. respond to their own specific needs and citizens. Learn about an improved Geo-Referenced Amenities Standards Program (GRASP^®) methodology that is spatially and value-based, giving better results, more useful information, and better quality comparative data for your community. Examples from other communities and implementation strategies will be highlighted. Learning Outcomes (Measurable behavior or performance objectives) Participants will: Identify the new methodology for determining “Level of Service”. Discuss the components of LOS, and how they may or may not apply to your agency. Obtain examples of how LOS analysis is implemented in other communities. Alternative Funding - Filling the Gap Educational Session Description As “traditional” funding (general funds, bond issues, and sales taxes, etc.) for recreation centers and other facilities becomes more scarce, while at the same time constituents are demanding a higher level of service and quality, many agencies are relying more heavily on “alternative funding”. This session will discuss what types of alternative funding are available, a brief overview of the benefits and pitfalls of each, and some proactive planning strategies that can help you reap the rewards while protecting yourself, your agency, and your citizens. Learning Outcomes (Measurable behavior or performance objectives) Participants will: Identify the different types of typical and innovative alternative funding that are available Learn about examples of successful use of alternative funding for building facilities and parks Identify possible pitfalls and planning strategies to minimize risk Other Potential Topics Building and Designing Recreational Facilities / New Center Topics Customer Service / Marketing Partnerships and Sponsorships Business Plans for Public Agencies Carrying Capacity / Active vs. Passive Land Use Issues Whitewater Parks and other Trends And more….What do you need? A more detailed speaker proposal can be created if requested. Typically, these seminars qualify for CEU's for many related associations.