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Supervisors' Management School
A Two-Year Certificate Program

Wilson Lodge at Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, West Virginia
November 1-5, 2009

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Testimonials

Year One Participants

"This program really exceeded my expectations. I now have a lot of ideas and resources to enhance and/or better my career."
-Roger Richardson, MNCPPC

"I received training I feel is necessary for improving my role as a supervisor. It helped me learn more about myself and more insight into what influences programs with my supervisor and myself."
"Nice rooms. Very pleasant staff. Beautiful location."
-Patricia Greenberg, Reston Association

"I liked the class atmosphere this whole week! I have had so much information to take back with me and I can't wait to use it!"
-Alicia Norton, City of Vandalia, OH

"All topics were very interesting."
"No matter how long you have been in management, you will take away good information from the classes or your classmates."
-Frank Hackett, City of Ft. Lauderdale

"The program was great! The information was very informative. I'm looking forward to returning to my hometown to utilize the information that I received from the courses."
-Chiketia Ponder, City of Ft. Lauderdale

"I learned a lot about performance management and more about ethics in the workplace. Regents were very positive and energetic."
"All topics were great with good info."
-Jeremy Peppeard, Cleveland Metroparks

"I will take many new ideas and knowledge back to my organization that I feel will make me a better supervisor."
"Keep this program running. It makes a difference for those who participate."
-Mark Hesse, The City of Miamisburg Parks & Recreation (OH)

"(It) provided insight to my management style and gave useful tips and tools to become an effective supervisor."
-Shamar Young, Cleveland Metroparks

"I learned things on how to prioritize work, communicate with other people in a better way, and how I can change my supervisory style."
-Romeo Rosado, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation

"The SMS Leadership School far exceeded my expectations – the instructors were very well-prepared & taught excellent subject matter."
"First-class accommodations. I always look forward to coming to this school & Oglebay."
-Darryl Smith, Five Rivers Metroparks

"It was great."
"Classroom facilities were the best I've been in."
-Jon Vermillion, MNCPPC

"I was challenged and got outside my "box" at times."
-Dave Shepard, Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation

"I especially enjoyed the personal mission statement class. Know what you want out of life or how you want to accomplish things – allows you to work more efficiently."
-Charlene Willis, Cincinnati Recreation Commission

"SMS has exceeded my expectations! I enrolled thinking I would sit through class, pick up a few helpful ideas, but instead I have gained networking opportunities with like professionals, valuable tools and resources and enjoyed every minute!"
-Mary Faucette, City of Burlington Recreation and Parks (NC)

"Many of the topics covered I had in college, but they were re-introduced to me this week."
"Great school!"
-Derric Bolton, Northern VA Regional Park Authority

"Very informative."
"Very nice facility."
-Richard Ford, Town of Tonawanda (NY)

"Very good instructors."
-Joseph McQuaid, Baltimore County Recreation and Parks

Year Two Participants

"Of all the programs I have participated in, this one is the best."
-Chris Pounder, Charleston County PRC (SC)

"I am more aware of my strengths and weaknesses."
-Seymour Placide, City of Miami Parks and Recreation (FL)

"Topics were relevant and appropriate for most levels of recreation supervisors."
"(Facilities were) comfortable and conducive to learning."
-Barbara Barber, City of Ft. Lauderdale

"Very informative, gives insight into trends and problem solving."
"Great setting. Welcome change from the typical."
-Julie Mansfield, City of Miami (FL)

"I learned a lot more this year than last year."
"(Facility was a) great place to hold the Supervisor's Management School."
-Mauro Bermudez, City of Miami (FL)

"Valuable info will be used upon my return to the Park District, helping my operations."
"Very good accommodations, much food, beautiful setting."
-Mike Diano, Five Rivers Metro Park District (OH)

"This two-year program is great. It really makes you think about how I manage and handle myself as a professional and are there areas I need to change."
"I hope you will have the Graduate program next year."
-George Moxley, MNCPPC

"I wanted to gain a better understanding of budget and people management. I gained both."
-Tara Eggleston, MNCPPC

"Great info, great programs."
"Everything at Oglebay was top-notch again."
-Read Bradford, Charleston County Parks & Recreation

"Far exceeded my expectations. I learned a lot last year and was looking forward to building on that this year and the school was far above what I was expecting."
-Joanne Aquilino, Town of Mamaroneck Recreation (NY)

"I learned many things (tools) that will help me be a better leader."
"Great. Wouldn't change a thing."
-Jose Diaz, City of Miami

"Year two added to the foundation that was started with the first year curriculum. I enjoyed it very much."
-Robert Garity, Park Supervisor, Waukesha County Parks, Mukwonago, WI

"The regents are all very knowledgeable on topics. It's nice that they can all speak from knowledge and experience, not book smarts. All of the group interaction and exercises really help drive the point home."
-Susan Baptist, Special Events Coordinator, City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, NC

"Most sessions were relevant to everyday situations and gave insight to situations my supervisor handles."
-Brian Faucette, Program Supervisor, Graham Recreation and Parks Department, Graham, NC

"I learned so much about myself as a leader and supervisor."
-Christy Irving, Facility Director, MNCPPC, Greenbelt, MD

"Great topics… but even better group interactions/examples/discussions."
-Robert Angiocchi, Cleveland Metroparks

"The instructors are well-prepared."
-Barbara Wade, City of Miami Parks and Recreation

"Much more detailed information this year than last year."
-Kathy Terrell, Kirtland Hill, OH

"A lot of great real-life scenarios. Some problems or issues that I am going through right now were answered. Staff did a great job instructing the classes."
-Craig Southard, Ocean City Recreation & Parks (MD)

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Information on how to register coming soon!

For more information call 919.515.2261.