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Friday March 27, 2026
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7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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RIRPA Conference 2026 - BRONZE SPONSOR: APPETIZER
SAVE THE DATEREGISTRATION OPENING SOONDate: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 8:00am - 5:00pmLocation: Quonset 'O' Club (200 Lt James Brown Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852)TENTATIVE Agenda:7:00am Vendor set-up8:00am Doors open/Registration/Continental Breakfast8:00am-3:00pm Vendor Showcase 8:30am Session I - Water Safety (RI Trust)9:45am Session II - Re imagining Services for Older Adults - Programming that builds community (Victor Westgate + Dr. Lisa Cowley)11:00 Keynote Speaker - Christopher Margadonna Mentor RI 12:00pm Awards Luncheon1:30pm Session III - Natural Grass Field Rehab - Mike Moonan CHA Consulting2:15pm-3:00pm Networking3:00 - 5:00pm Vendor spotlight social Have questions about sponsorships and/or vendor tables? Contact Rachel Arbige, Conference Chair, at rarbige@eastgreenwichri.com or call (401) 886-8626 ext. 4.
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7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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RIRPA Conference 2026 - GOLD SPONSOR: LUNCH
SAVE THE DATEREGISTRATION OPENING SOONDate: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 8:00am - 5:00pmLocation: Quonset 'O' Club (200 Lt James Brown Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852)TENTATIVE Agenda:7:00am Vendor set-up8:00am Doors open/Registration/Continental Breakfast8:00am-3:00pm Vendor Showcase 8:30am Session I - Water Safety (RI Trust)9:45am Session II - Re imagining Services for Older Adults - Programming that builds community (Victor Westgate + Dr. Lisa Cowley)11:00 Keynote Speaker - Christopher Margadonna Mentor RI 12:00pm Awards Luncheon1:30pm Session III - Natural Grass Field Rehab - Mike Moonan CHA Consulting2:15pm-3:00pm Networking3:00 - 5:00pm Vendor spotlight social Have questions about sponsorships and/or vendor tables? Contact Rachel Arbige, Conference Chair, at rarbige@eastgreenwichri.com or call (401) 886-8626 ext. 4.
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7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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RIRPA Conference 2026 - PLATINUM SPONSOR: KEYNOTE SPEAKER
SAVE THE DATEREGISTRATION OPENING SOONDate: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 8:00am - 5:00pmLocation: Quonset 'O' Club (200 Lt James Brown Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852)TENTATIVE Agenda:7:00am Vendor set-up8:00am Doors open/Registration/Continental Breakfast8:00am-3:00pm Vendor Showcase 8:30am Session I - Water Safety (RI Trust)9:45am Session II - Re imagining Services for Older Adults - Programming that builds community (Victor Westgate + Dr. Lisa Cowley)11:00 Keynote Speaker - Christopher Margadonna Mentor RI 12:00pm Awards Luncheon1:30pm Session III - Natural Grass Field Rehab - Mike Moonan CHA Consulting2:15pm-3:00pm Networking3:00 - 5:00pm Vendor spotlight social Have questions about sponsorships and/or vendor tables? Contact Rachel Arbige, Conference Chair, at rarbige@eastgreenwichri.com or call (401) 886-8626 ext. 4.
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7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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RIRPA Conference 2026 - SILVER SPONSOR: BREAKFAST
SAVE THE DATEREGISTRATION OPENING SOONDate: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 8:00am - 5:00pmLocation: Quonset 'O' Club (200 Lt James Brown Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852)TENTATIVE Agenda:7:00am Vendor set-up8:00am Doors open/Registration/Continental Breakfast8:00am-3:00pm Vendor Showcase 8:30am Session I - Water Safety (RI Trust)9:45am Session II - Re imagining Services for Older Adults - Programming that builds community (Victor Westgate + Dr. Lisa Cowley)11:00 Keynote Speaker - Christopher Margadonna Mentor RI 12:00pm Awards Luncheon1:30pm Session III - Natural Grass Field Rehab - Mike Moonan CHA Consulting2:15pm-3:00pm Networking3:00 - 5:00pm Vendor spotlight social Have questions about sponsorships and/or vendor tables? Contact Rachel Arbige, Conference Chair, at rarbige@eastgreenwichri.com or call (401) 886-8626 ext. 4.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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2026 RIRPA AWARDS - Distinguished Department of the Year Award
The nomination forms for the RIRPA Awards. You can fill these award applications online with the links below or print and mail-in forms. The deadline for the awards is Friday, February 27th 2026. Click here to view brief video summary of the awards and the award process.“STEP UP TO THE PLATE” AWARD-This award is presented to an individual or organization who has “stepped up to the plate” through their statewide commitment, dedication, actions, involvement and/or support of Parks & Recreation in Rhode Island. This award will be presented to those exemplary individuals or organizations that fall outside of the existing award guidelines in the other annual RIRPA award categories.JOHN “JACK’ CRONIN AWARD Professional-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her outstanding contributions to the profession, as did John “Jack” Cronin for whom the award is named.SETTIMO “STEAMER” RICCI AWARD Volunteer Service Award-To recognize an individual whose volunteer efforts in parks & recreation have impacted the citizens in their town or city, and/or in the State of Rhode Island.RIRPA HALL OF FAME-The RIRPA Hall of Fame was created in 1997 as a way of recognizing outstanding individuals in the Profession of Parks & Recreation, who have committed a life-time career to this field and who have shown exemplary service during that tenure.WALTER HENRY AWARD-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her leadership skills, qualities, and abilities, as did Walter A. Henry for whom the award is named.DISTINGUISHED DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR - recognizes a Parks & Recreation Department in the State of Rhode Island whose concern for and dedication to the field has been demonstrated through efforts, which enhance the lives of the people in their community.Nomination forms are attached to this email and can be submitted to me by the February 27th deadline at awade@eastgreenwichri.com or mailed to:RIRPA Awards - Andrew Wadec/o EG Community Services & Parks125 Main Street, PO Box 111East Greenwich, RI 02818
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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2026 RIRPA AWARDS - Hall of Fame Nomination
The nomination forms for the RIRPA Awards. You can fill these award applications online with the links below or print and mail-in forms. The deadline for the awards is Friday, February 27th 2026. Click here to view brief video summary of the awards and the award process.“STEP UP TO THE PLATE” AWARD-This award is presented to an individual or organization who has “stepped up to the plate” through their statewide commitment, dedication, actions, involvement and/or support of Parks & Recreation in Rhode Island. This award will be presented to those exemplary individuals or organizations that fall outside of the existing award guidelines in the other annual RIRPA award categories.JOHN “JACK’ CRONIN AWARD Professional-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her outstanding contributions to the profession, as did John “Jack” Cronin for whom the award is named.SETTIMO “STEAMER” RICCI AWARD Volunteer Service Award-To recognize an individual whose volunteer efforts in parks & recreation have impacted the citizens in their town or city, and/or in the State of Rhode Island.RIRPA HALL OF FAME-The RIRPA Hall of Fame was created in 1997 as a way of recognizing outstanding individuals in the Profession of Parks & Recreation, who have committed a life-time career to this field and who have shown exemplary service during that tenure.WALTER HENRY AWARD-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her leadership skills, qualities, and abilities, as did Walter A. Henry for whom the award is named.DISTINGUISHED DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR - recognizes a Parks & Recreation Department in the State of Rhode Island whose concern for and dedication to the field has been demonstrated through efforts, which enhance the lives of the people in their community.Nomination forms are attached to this email and can be submitted to me by the February 27th deadline at awade@eastgreenwichri.com or mailed to:RIRPA Awards - Andrew Wadec/o EG Community Services & Parks125 Main Street, PO Box 111East Greenwich, RI 02818
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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2026 RIRPA AWARDS - John "Jack" Cronin Award
The nomination forms for the RIRPA Awards. You can fill these award applications online with the links below or print and mail-in forms. The deadline for the awards is Friday, February 27th 2026. Click here to view brief video summary of the awards and the award process.“STEP UP TO THE PLATE” AWARD-This award is presented to an individual or organization who has “stepped up to the plate” through their statewide commitment, dedication, actions, involvement and/or support of Parks & Recreation in Rhode Island. This award will be presented to those exemplary individuals or organizations that fall outside of the existing award guidelines in the other annual RIRPA award categories.JOHN “JACK’ CRONIN AWARD Professional-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her outstanding contributions to the profession, as did John “Jack” Cronin for whom the award is named.SETTIMO “STEAMER” RICCI AWARD Volunteer Service Award-To recognize an individual whose volunteer efforts in parks & recreation have impacted the citizens in their town or city, and/or in the State of Rhode Island.RIRPA HALL OF FAME-The RIRPA Hall of Fame was created in 1997 as a way of recognizing outstanding individuals in the Profession of Parks & Recreation, who have committed a life-time career to this field and who have shown exemplary service during that tenure.WALTER HENRY AWARD-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her leadership skills, qualities, and abilities, as did Walter A. Henry for whom the award is named.DISTINGUISHED DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR - recognizes a Parks & Recreation Department in the State of Rhode Island whose concern for and dedication to the field has been demonstrated through efforts, which enhance the lives of the people in their community.Nomination forms are attached to this email and can be submitted to me by the February 27th deadline at awade@eastgreenwichri.com or mailed to:RIRPA Awards - Andrew Wadec/o EG Community Services & Parks125 Main Street, PO Box 111East Greenwich, RI 02818
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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2026 RIRPA AWARDS - Settimo "Steamer" Ricci Award
The nomination forms for the RIRPA Awards. You can fill these award applications online with the links below or print and mail-in forms. The deadline for the awards is Friday, February 27th 2026. Click here to view brief video summary of the awards and the award process.“STEP UP TO THE PLATE” AWARD-This award is presented to an individual or organization who has “stepped up to the plate” through their statewide commitment, dedication, actions, involvement and/or support of Parks & Recreation in Rhode Island. This award will be presented to those exemplary individuals or organizations that fall outside of the existing award guidelines in the other annual RIRPA award categories.JOHN “JACK’ CRONIN AWARD Professional-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her outstanding contributions to the profession, as did John “Jack” Cronin for whom the award is named.SETTIMO “STEAMER” RICCI AWARD Volunteer Service Award-To recognize an individual whose volunteer efforts in parks & recreation have impacted the citizens in their town or city, and/or in the State of Rhode Island.RIRPA HALL OF FAME-The RIRPA Hall of Fame was created in 1997 as a way of recognizing outstanding individuals in the Profession of Parks & Recreation, who have committed a life-time career to this field and who have shown exemplary service during that tenure.WALTER HENRY AWARD-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her leadership skills, qualities, and abilities, as did Walter A. Henry for whom the award is named.DISTINGUISHED DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR - recognizes a Parks & Recreation Department in the State of Rhode Island whose concern for and dedication to the field has been demonstrated through efforts, which enhance the lives of the people in their community.Nomination forms are attached to this email and can be submitted to me by the February 27th deadline at awade@eastgreenwichri.com or mailed to:RIRPA Awards - Andrew Wadec/o EG Community Services & Parks125 Main Street, PO Box 111East Greenwich, RI 02818
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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2026 RIRPA AWARDS - STEP UP TO THE PLATE AWARD
The nomination forms for the RIRPA Awards. You can fill these award applications online with the links below or print and mail-in forms. The deadline for the awards is Friday, February 27th 2026. Click here to view brief video summary of the awards and the award process.“STEP UP TO THE PLATE” AWARD-This award is presented to an individual or organization who has “stepped up to the plate” through their statewide commitment, dedication, actions, involvement and/or support of Parks & Recreation in Rhode Island. This award will be presented to those exemplary individuals or organizations that fall outside of the existing award guidelines in the other annual RIRPA award categories.JOHN “JACK’ CRONIN AWARD Professional-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her outstanding contributions to the profession, as did John “Jack” Cronin for whom the award is named.SETTIMO “STEAMER” RICCI AWARD Volunteer Service Award-To recognize an individual whose volunteer efforts in parks & recreation have impacted the citizens in their town or city, and/or in the State of Rhode Island.RIRPA HALL OF FAME-The RIRPA Hall of Fame was created in 1997 as a way of recognizing outstanding individuals in the Profession of Parks & Recreation, who have committed a life-time career to this field and who have shown exemplary service during that tenure.WALTER HENRY AWARD-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her leadership skills, qualities, and abilities, as did Walter A. Henry for whom the award is named.DISTINGUISHED DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR - recognizes a Parks & Recreation Department in the State of Rhode Island whose concern for and dedication to the field has been demonstrated through efforts, which enhance the lives of the people in their community.Nomination forms are attached to this email and can be submitted to me by the February 27th deadline at awade@eastgreenwichri.com or mailed to:RIRPA Awards - Andrew Wadec/o EG Community Services & Parks125 Main Street, PO Box 111East Greenwich, RI 02818
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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2026 RIRPA AWARDS - Walter Henry Award
The nomination forms for the RIRPA Awards. You can fill these award applications online with the links below or print and mail-in forms. The deadline for the awards is Friday, February 27th 2026. Click here to view brief video summary of the awards and the award process.“STEP UP TO THE PLATE” AWARD-This award is presented to an individual or organization who has “stepped up to the plate” through their statewide commitment, dedication, actions, involvement and/or support of Parks & Recreation in Rhode Island. This award will be presented to those exemplary individuals or organizations that fall outside of the existing award guidelines in the other annual RIRPA award categories.JOHN “JACK’ CRONIN AWARD Professional-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her outstanding contributions to the profession, as did John “Jack” Cronin for whom the award is named.SETTIMO “STEAMER” RICCI AWARD Volunteer Service Award-To recognize an individual whose volunteer efforts in parks & recreation have impacted the citizens in their town or city, and/or in the State of Rhode Island.RIRPA HALL OF FAME-The RIRPA Hall of Fame was created in 1997 as a way of recognizing outstanding individuals in the Profession of Parks & Recreation, who have committed a life-time career to this field and who have shown exemplary service during that tenure.WALTER HENRY AWARD-To recognize an individual in the field of Parks & Recreation for his/her leadership skills, qualities, and abilities, as did Walter A. Henry for whom the award is named.DISTINGUISHED DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR - recognizes a Parks & Recreation Department in the State of Rhode Island whose concern for and dedication to the field has been demonstrated through efforts, which enhance the lives of the people in their community.Nomination forms are attached to this email and can be submitted to me by the February 27th deadline at awade@eastgreenwichri.com or mailed to:RIRPA Awards - Andrew Wadec/o EG Community Services & Parks125 Main Street, PO Box 111East Greenwich, RI 02818
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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RIRPA Conference 2026 - CONFERENCE SPEAKER PROPOSAL FORM
SAVE THE DATEREGISTRATION OPENING SOONDate: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 8:00am - 5:00pmLocation: Quonset 'O' Club (200 Lt James Brown Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852)TENTATIVE Agenda:7:00am Vendor set-up8:00am Doors open/Registration/Continental Breakfast8:00am-3:00pm Vendor Showcase 8:30am Session I - Water Safety (RI Trust)9:45am Session II - Re imagining Services for Older Adults - Programming that builds community (Victor Westgate + Dr. Lisa Cowley)11:00 Keynote Speaker - Christopher Margadonna Mentor RI 12:00pm Awards Luncheon1:30pm Session III - Natural Grass Field Rehab - Mike Moonan CHA Consulting2:15pm-3:00pm Networking3:00 - 5:00pm Vendor spotlight social Have questions about sponsorships and/or vendor tables? Contact Rachel Arbige, Conference Chair, at rarbige@eastgreenwichri.com or call (401) 886-8626 ext. 4.
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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RIRPA Conference 2026 - VENDOR TABLE-NON PROFIT NON RIRPA MEMBERS
SAVE THE DATEREGISTRATION OPENING SOONDate: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 8:00am - 5:00pmLocation: Quonset 'O' Club (200 Lt James Brown Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852)TENTATIVE Agenda:7:00am Vendor set-up8:00am Doors open/Registration/Continental Breakfast8:00am-3:00pm Vendor Showcase 8:30am Session I - Water Safety (RI Trust)9:45am Session II - Re imagining Services for Older Adults - Programming that builds community (Victor Westgate + Dr. Lisa Cowley)11:00 Keynote Speaker - Christopher Margadonna Mentor RI 12:00pm Awards Luncheon1:30pm Session III - Natural Grass Field Rehab - Mike Moonan CHA Consulting2:15pm-3:00pm Networking3:00 - 5:00pm Vendor spotlight social Have questions about sponsorships and/or vendor tables? Contact Rachel Arbige, Conference Chair, at rarbige@eastgreenwichri.com or call (401) 886-8626 ext. 4.
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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RIRPA Conference 2026 - VENDOR TABLE-NON RIRPA MEMBERS
SAVE THE DATEREGISTRATION OPENING SOONDate: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 8:00am - 5:00pmLocation: Quonset 'O' Club (200 Lt James Brown Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852)TENTATIVE Agenda:7:00am Vendor set-up8:00am Doors open/Registration/Continental Breakfast8:00am-3:00pm Vendor Showcase 8:30am Session I - Water Safety (RI Trust)9:45am Session II - Re imagining Services for Older Adults - Programming that builds community (Victor Westgate + Dr. Lisa Cowley)11:00 Keynote Speaker - Christopher Margadonna Mentor RI 12:00pm Awards Luncheon1:30pm Session III - Natural Grass Field Rehab - Mike Moonan CHA Consulting2:15pm-3:00pm Networking3:00 - 5:00pm Vendor spotlight social Have questions about sponsorships and/or vendor tables? Contact Rachel Arbige, Conference Chair, at rarbige@eastgreenwichri.com or call (401) 886-8626 ext. 4.
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