2026 District 1 Winter Workshop

Agenda

9:00 am Check-in & Refreshments

9:30 am - 10:45 am General Session
Teambuilding for Park & Rec Professionals 
Learn fast, low-cost teambuilding activities that build camaraderie, communication, and engagement using ?challenge by choice? and hands-on methods.
Speaker: Dan Hendey, Senior Education Manager - PRPS

11:00 am - 2:15 pm Session Options

Corporate Sponsorship & Naming Rights
Build partnerships, create tiered packages, and use modern fundraising tools.
Speaker: Audrey Rattay

Making Accessible Playgrounds Common
Practical, cost-effective ways to enhance existing playgrounds with inclusive design strategies.
Speaker: Jeffrey Holzer 

12:30 pm - 1:15pm  Lunch & District 1 Meeting

1:30 to 2:45pm  Session Options

More Than ChatGPT: AI for Rec Departments
Real AI applications for programming and user experience.
Speaker: Kristen Sacchitella 

Field Maintenance 101
Fundamentals for healthy, safe, high-performing turf.
Speaker: Nick Gialloreto