PRPS Weekly News

We are looking forward to having everyone as our guests this weekend during the 67th Annual PRPS State Conference. Special thanks to the PRPS Office, Conference Committee, and Seven Springs Mountain Resort for all the preparations and hard work. We hope you enjoy the speakers, socials, and getting the chance to reconnect with the many great members of PRPS. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for you during your visit or stay.

Sincerely your Co-chairs,

Karen Hammond and Robert Lewis

Last chance to register...click here!

PRPS General Election Ballot - Vote now!

The PRPS General Election will take place at the 2014 PRPS Annual Conference at Seven Springs. If you are not attending the conference, you may submit an absentee ballot online by clicking the link below. Votes must be received by noon on Monday, March 24,2014.

Director at Large (4 year term, 2014-2018)

Vote for TWO

Carrie Chuisano, Presbyterian Senior Care

Margie Earnest, Manheim Township Parks and Recreation

Karen Hammond, Masonic Village

Carolyn Hanel, Perkasie Borough

John Spencer, Chester County Parks and Facilities

Click here to read background information for each nominee.

Click here to register your vote online.

In accordance with PRPS Bylaws, the Board of Directors will vote at their meeting on March 23, 2014, to approve of Lee Bryan to serve a two-year term as Citizen Director, and Nicole Lynd to serve a one-year term as Student Director.

District III Ballot

The PRPS District III (Eastern Pennsylvania) Election will take place at the 2014 PRPS Annual Conference at Seven Springs. If you are not attending the conference, you may submit an absentee ballot online by clicking the link below. Votes must be received by noon on Monday, March 24,2014.

District III President Elect (2 year term; 2014-2016)

Joanna Sharapan, Plymouth Township Parks and Recreation

District III Secretary (2 year term; 2014-2016)

Vote for ONE

Jon Walker, Whitemarsh Township Parks and Recreation

Ashley O'Neill, Quakertown Borough Parks and Recreation

District III Treasurer (2 year term; 2014-2016)

Vote for ONE

Jessica Cirilo, Chester County Parks and Facilities

Click here to read background information for each nominee.

Click here to register your vote online.

Therapeutic Recreation

Anne Wieland, CTRS, MHA

Watch for Amy Purdy to Compete on Dancing with the Stars

Kudos to Amy Purdy for being chosen to compete on season 18 of Dancing With the Stars, which kicked off on March 17. Amy's dance partner is five-time pro champ Derek Hough. Amy lost both of her legs at age 19 as a result of meningitis. Amy is a Paralympic snowboarder and came directly from the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

DCNR Grant Webinar

Partnerships Project Administration
This webinar is for organizations with open Partnerships Project contracts. Potential program applicants on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

During this session we will review Partnerships Program administration policies and procedures. We will discuss administrative responsibilities of both the grantee and the state. We will discuss how to find and properly fill out payment request forms. Mini-grant program administration will also be covered. We will also cover how best to communicate with and submit forms to your Bureau Project Manager.

No pre-registration is required. Click here to register. If requested, enter your name and email address. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: Part2014.

CAPITAL DAY

June 3, 2014

10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Join Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Partners for PRPS' Annual Capital Day! Meet with Legislators to discuss current issues and concerns, followed by an afternoon reception in the Rotunda!

Make Sure Your Voice is Heard.

PRPS Trainings, District Events, and Other Training

To view the PRPS Calendar, click here.

District III Public Information Workshop

April 10, 2014 - Whitpain Township

Click here for more information and to register.

Online registration is OPEN for all workshops below.

Click here for the Swimming Pool workshop brochure and click here for the CPSI course and exam brochure.

Swimming Pool Re-Certification

March 22, 2014 - Seven Springs Mountain Resort

April 15, 2014 - PRPS Office in State College

April 28, 2014 - Greater Plymouth Community Center

Swimming Pool Management 101

April 8, 2014 - PRPS Office in State College

April 9, 2014 - Greater Plymouth Community Center

Department of Agriculture Pesticide Exam

April 9, 2014 - PRPS Office in State College

April 10, 2014 - Greater Plymouth Community Center

PA Therapeutic Recreation Society/York College Spring Workshop

April 23, 2014 - York College of PA, West Campus Community Center - Alumni Hall

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course

May 12-14, 2014 - Cranberry Township Municipal Center

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

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.

Look for the TRI Registration Guide next month.