Denise
Newkirk,
Director — Salem Parks & Recreation
103 E. Market Street — Salem, IN 47167 — 812-883-2895
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- IDepartment Information]
 As
Director of Salem's Parks and Recreation, Denise Newkirk's
goals are to keep the City's parks safe, clean, and in good
working order. As the cornerstone of her efforts, she encourages
good sportsmanship among participants in the sports programs,
as well as among their parents and coaches.
Her efforts will focus on finding good coaches,
assistants, umpires, referees, league directors, and scorekeepers
who are excellent
role models for the City's youth, and who display a positive
attitude toward learning and achieving both on the field
and off. Denise feels strongly that sports can be good training
to teach time management and respect for others in preparation
for adult life.
In the management of her department's program,
she strives to include activities for all age groups under
the umbrella
of the Salem Parks and Recreation Department. She’s
always open to new ideas – and interested in finding
ways to improve the old ones.
Denise is married and has five children. Three
daughters played college level sports, (Hanover College and
Bellarmine University), where they graduated. Her son is
an I.U. graduate and is currently attending law school in
Jacksonville Florida. Her youngest daughter, Annie, is a
Sophomore at
Salem High School.
Background:
Educational:
B. S. Degree in Elementary Education, Indiana University
Endorsements
in Special Education and Gifted and Talented, Indiana University
Graduate
Salem High School
Courses, Seminars, Clinics, and Specialized Training:
First Aid and Safety
CPR
Community Emergency Preparedness
Alcohol and Drug Abuse/Awareness
Child and Spouse Abuse Awareness
Marketing/Public Relations/Fundraising/Advertising
Alzheimer’s
Awareness
Hospice Volunteer
Various Sports Clinics
Various Educational Seminars
National Umpires Association Babe
Ruth Softball
Community Involvement:
Past President State Assembly Women’s
Organization, (Indiana Senate/House Legislative Spouses).
BABES
instructor, (anti-alcohol/drug message taught to elementary
students using puppets).
Washington County Substance Abuse
Council
Numerous sports and educational committees and boards
currently and over the years.
Special Interests:
Photography, walking, bike riding, basketball, softball,
golf, and sports in general.
Girl’s Summer League Softball
coach.
Community safety during emergencies.
Professional Experience:
Hoosier Uplands Home Health and Hospice Marketing/PR Director
State
Legislative Constituent Assistant
Newkirk Law Office Administrative
Assistant
Flowers On The Square, Floral Assistant
Substitute Teacher
Teacher West Washington Elementary School
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