2012 Pacific Northwest Administrator's Academy
The Administrator's Academy is an international program that brings together park and recreation professionals from Canada and the U.S. This unique opportunity allows participants spanning the entire Northwest to learn about how professionals in other organizations address unique challenges.

The Administrator's Academy is offered by the International Northwest Park and Recreation Association. The Education Director and the Board of Directors put together the outstanding educational sessions that make up the academy's core program. Each year the academy relies on its members and selected professionals to suggest topics and present educational sessions at the annual academy.

The Canadian-United States Partnership
Canada and the United States have many things in common, and a forum on the Canadian-U.S. partnership is planned. This truly is an international program with approximately one half of the participants from Canada. The interchange of ideas, the way we do business, and the fellowship between the administrators from Canada and the United States is an educational experience. .

Location
Fort Worden State Park Conference Center located in the Victorian Seaport of Port Townsend, WA Fort Worden is a full-service conference center surrounded by hundreds of acres of lawns and fields, woodland trails overlooking Puget Sound.

A former Coastal defense site, the fort retains the Victorian-style homes of Officers Row, the pillared porches of barracks row, and a large parade ground where soldiers marched in preparation for war.

Today, Fort Worden hosts groups studying natural history, creativity, community involvement, art, poetry, music, dance, crafts, and more.

The Washington State Ferries route map
Port Townsend Terminal
The "Customer Help Desk" has driving directions to each terminal.

Traveling to The U.S. from Canada
Canadian citizens will need proof of citizenship, which includes a Canadian passport. You will also need photo identification. Your drivers license or social security card is not valid proof of citizenship.
BC Ferries website


Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Academy participants are eligible for two continuing education units (CEUs) in most U.S. states and Canadian provinces. These units are a national indicator of participation in continuing professional development.

Program Fees
The fees for the four-day program are $850 payable in US dollars. This covers double occupancy rooms, lodging, meals, speakers, all printed materials, and social hours. Single occupancy accommodations are available for $950.00

Conference Registration
Registration for the Administrator's Academy is open to all interested professionals. Payment may be made by visa, check, purchase order or money order, payable in U.S. Dollars.

Payment must be made by Monday, February 23, 2009.

Please make check or money order in U.S. dollars to INPRA and send to:
Ken Heany, Executive Director
International Northwest Parks & Recreation Association
3324 Olympic Boulevard
University Place, WA 98466
kenheany@aol.com

You may register and pay by credit card online this year:
http://millrace.uoregon.edu/physed/INPRA/conf_Reg.cfm

The Administrator's Academy is limited to the first fifty applicants. Applications received after the first fifty will be placed on a waiting list.

The programme is geared for mid-level Managers and operational directors from local, state, provincial municipal parks.

Administrator's Academy Registration Form (pdf)