This week we discuss a Ohio MetroPark Visit, Hacked Fitness Apps, & Protecting Referees from Parents.
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Q. Where have you been?
A. Prairie Oaks MetroPark in Columbus, Ohio
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Q. What was cool about Prairie Oaks MetroPark?
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– Playground set up.
– Pack in. Pack out set up.
– Thank you sign.
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Q. What follow up research do you have for us on running as the top outdoor rec sport in the country?
A. Wearable technology apps have been hacked. Eek!
Read: Fitness App Data Could Expose National Security Info
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Q. What other interesting park and rec people or research do you have to report on this week?
A. Brian Barlow started a facebook page to shame parents and spectators to protect referees.
Read: Parent’s Behaving Badly: A Youth Sports Crisis Caught on Video
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Q. What are Young Mitchell’s wishes for after his Campfire Concepts internship ends on August 4th?
A.
– Continuing freelance photo & video.
– Ideally a full-time position within Illinois Park & Rec. Your marketing department?
– Video reference letter by Jarrod Scheunemann
Weekly interviews between Campfire Concepts president, Jarrod Scheunemann, and visual designer, Jessie Scheunemann, focus on management strategies and best practices observed during their travels in Illinois to visit local parks and recreation providers. Join them in their treehouse to find the good ideas.
