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DCNR Grant Workshops  

 

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For those that could not attend the February 5 workshop due to the weather, you can attend a webinar covering this information on Wednesday, March 5, from 10-11:30 AM. Click below to register.

 

DCNR Grant Workshops for Recreation and Conservation Projects

 

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Bureau of Recreation and Conservation 2014 grant program for public recreation and conservation projects opens Jan. 15, 2014 and ends April 16, 2014. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, DCNR is offering free, in-person grant workshops at six locations across Pennsylvania in February. 

 

These workshops will provide in-depth information on projects eligible for DCNR's grant funds, how to develop competitive "ready-to-go" applications, eligible applicants, and matching fund requirements.  Participants will also receive guidance and updates on the eGrants application process and have an opportunity to interact with Bureau staff.

 

Nanticoke - February 19        Boalsburg - February 20

Wexford - February 25          Clarion - February 26

  

To register, click here. 

 

 

Conference Information 

March 22-26, 2014

67th Annual State Conference

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

 

PRPS Conference Photos

If you have any photos for our conference slide show presented by Park Bench Productions, please send to Chris Lessig at c.lessig62@gmail.com. We would love to see some before-and-after photos or anything that represents going "Back to the Future."

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 25
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 10:15 am-11:30 am

Michael Brandwein is one of the top experts and trainers in the fields of recreation, camp, and youth development. He has made presentations in all 50 states and on six of the seven continents. He has keynoted for the National Recreation and Park Association, the American Camp Association, and many state recreation and education associations. Michael is the number one national bestselling author in the camp field, with five consecutive bestsellers: Training Terrific Staff (Volumes 1 & 2); Super Staff SuperVision; Learning Leadership; and Skill of the Day: What Great Leaders of Young People Do & Say.

Michael wrote and presented three 1999 Emmy award-winning television programs on communication. He is also a frequent speaker for business on leadership, management, and communication, and his Fortune 500 client list includes Hewlett-Packard, Nordstrom, State Farm Insurance, Frito-Lay, Gillette, and Motorola. He has served on the national board of directors and executive committee of the ACA and has received two national honors from ACA for his training of directors and staff throughout the world.

Michael's recreation experience includes everything from front-line staff person to director. His Juris Doctor degree is from the University of Chicago. Michael lives in the Chicago area with his wife Donna, a professional sign language interpreter for the Deaf, and their two sons David and Benjamin.

  

For the more information on our conference, click here.  

 

Click here to register online! Registration is available online or call the PRPS office at 814-234-4272.

 

PRPS Recognition and Awards Program - Last Chance!
Deadline has been extended to February 7, 2014
  
If you have not submitted your nominations, please do so now.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the R&A Committee Chair, Carolyn Hanel, at 215 378-7566.

 

Categories

  • Outstanding Achievement Award in Honor of Fred Coombs
  • PRPS Distinguished Member Award in Honor of Robert D. Griffith
  • Outstanding New Professional Award
  • Community Champion Award
  • Excellence in Recreation and Parks

Click here  to see revised awards and criteria, as well as our new, simplified nomination form.

 

 

Additional Awards Programs
Green Parks Award
Do you have a park in your community that you think deserves to be recognized for outstanding "green" practices?
 
Now you can nominate that park for the annual DCNR/PRPS Green Parks Award. To review award criteria and application, click here.
 
The deadline for this award has been extended to February 7, 2014.
 
Playground Safety Award
Purpose of the Award: To recognize public park agencies that have established outstanding playground safety programs.
 
The deadline for the Playground Safety Award has been extended to February 24, 2014. Click here for award criteria and application.
 

 

  

Student Scholarships Available

 

The Larry G. Williamson, Robert Crawford Memorial, Delores Andy, and John H. Jones Memorial Scholarships are generously contributed funds allowing four students to attend the PA Recreation & Park Society's 67th annual Conference free of charge.

 

To download scholarship qualifications and applications, click here.
 
The filing deadline is February 28, 2014.
 
 

  

Safety Tips for Power Outages and Winter Driving

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Click here to find out how to stay safe in your home during the bad weather.
 
To find a Red Cross shelter near you: http://www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter
 
Stay warm and safe out there! 
 
PRPS Trainings, District Events, and Other Training

 

For the full PRPS Training Update, click here.

 

District III Ski and Snowboarding Socials/Meetings

Blue Mountain - February 11, 2014

Jack Frost Mountain - February 25, 2014 

For more information or to register click here.

 

District II Ski Social

Roundtop Mountain - February 19, 2014

Click here for the flyer and to register.

 

District II Annual Business Meeting and Workshop

March 12, 2014

York College of PA - Weinstock Lecture Hall

Willman Business Center

Click here for the brochure.

Online registration will be available tomorrow on the PRPS website.

 

Swimming Pool Re-certification

March 22, 2014

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

 

April 28, 2014

Greater Plymouth Community Center

 

Swimming Pool Management 101

April 9, 2014

Greater Plymouth Community Center

 

Department of Agriculture Pesticide Exam

April 10, 2014

Greater Plymouth Community Center

 

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course

May 12-14, 2014

Cranberry Township Municipal Center

 

For a list of other training outside of PRPS, click here. 

 

 
Therapeutic Recreation Workshops Rescheduled 
 

Dementia Taskforce Workshop:

A Practical Guide for Planning and Programming for Persons with Dementia

.6 CEUs available 

  

Each workshop will cover a wide range of information, from disease process to programming and care planning for patients.

 

This workshop is ideal for anyone dealing with dementia patients on a casual or daily basis.

 

March 3, 2014 (This workshop is only on March 3. There was an error in our brochure.)

Norcom Community Center, Philadelphia, PA

 

March 6, 2014

Masonic Village at Sewickley, Sewickley, PA 

 

For more details or to register online, visit our website at www.prps.org.  

 

   
SAVE THE DATE - 46th Annual TRI
  
46th Annual TRI
Circle of Life
June 4-6, 2014
Double Tree Resort, Lancaster, PA
   
For information on exhibiting or sponsorship at the 2014 TRI, click here.