CPRP Exam Study Guide (Communication
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Community benefits - Answer✔️✔️-To the betterment of the community at
large; in order from parks to natural areas to facilities to programs
Individual benefits - Answer✔️✔️-experienced by those who directly
participate in an activity; in order from programs to facilities to parks to
natural areas
Positioning - Answer✔️✔️-The process of establishing and maintaining a
positive image of the agency in the minds of the community and elected
officials. (re-positioning- changing the look of one's position)
Friends Group - Answer✔️✔️-An organized group of individuals whose
purpose is to support parks and recreation agencies through fundraising,
providing volunteers, working on projects, and supporting the agency in
achieving its mission and goals.
*Established as 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization
Public meetings - Answer✔️✔️-1. Held to inform the public of specific items
or changes
2. Can be used to consult the public on issues or to garner recreation items
such as policy changes
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3. Can be used to involve public by getting their input on topics such as
building a new community center or determining needs of community
*often facilitated by CEO
Focus group - Answer✔️✔️-A small, but representative group of patrons are
assembled and asked various questions about a topic
*facilitator not affiliated with agency
*not exceeding 10 people
Citizen Advisory Groups - Answer✔️✔️-Formed to provide valuable
feedback and direction, not only to gather information, but also to win their
support.
Surveys - Answer✔️✔️-Used as a means to gather input regarding policies
and procedures, through email, mail, telephone, or web.
Referendum - Answer✔️✔️-A ballot that places the decision of a given issue
directly in the hands of the voter.
Vision statement - Answer✔️✔️-An ideal image of what the organization
will look like in the future.
Mission statement - Answer✔️✔️-Answers a)who the customers are, b)what
services are provided by the agency, and c) how services will be provided.
*fundemental purpose statement depicting what agency does.
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