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PRPS Weekly News

Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI)

Submitted by Stacy Cathrall, CTRS

TRI Publicity Committee

 

Fun at the TRI!

 

We all love getting together at the TRI and being among our peers. In addition to educational sessions, the TRI also offers the opportunity to have some fun!

 

We are returning to the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton™, located in Lancaster. On-site amenities include a golf course, two restaurants, state-of-the-art fitness center, and indoor water playground. Only minutes from Lancaster's attractions, the DoubleTree offers the best of both worlds - scenic views and peaceful surroundings, while convenient to amusement parks, attractions, theaters, and shopping. Click here to see local attractions and things to do in Lancaster County.

 

On Wednesday at 9:30pm, test your knowledge with some team trivia featuring nine categories with nine questions each of increasing difficulty. Join your Co-chairs, Past President, and other Board Members for fun, food, and prizes!    

 

For more information on the TRI click here. If you would like to register online, click here.

  

46th Annual TRI
June 4-6, 2014
Pre-Conference June 3
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton
Lancaster, PA
It's Time to Get Outdoors PA!

 

Get Outdoors PA, a program administered by PRPS, DCNR, PALTA, PFBC, PGC and DOH and implemented by Get Outdoors Community Partners, will be officially launched to the public in May and June through a series of day-long regional events in addition to hundreds of standalone events throughout the state!

 

The newly expanded Get Outdoors PA program wants to help you find your path to fun with outdoor recreation.  Go to GetOutdoorsPA.org to find dozens of local events that will explore the outdoors and your interests, from learning to fish, to family camping, to nighttime paddles.

 

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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.
If you have any questions, please contact kburke@prps.org.

PTRS Board

 

PTRS is looking for members to take the next step and serve on the PTRS Board of Directors in the following positions for a two-year term (2014-2016).

 

District 1 Representative

Responsibilities

  • Represents PTRS at the district level of Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
  • Attends PTRS board meetings and submits quarterly reports for district
  • Attends PRPS district meetings
  • Attends PRPS membership meetings
  • Maintains continual contact with PTRS members residing in district boundaries
  • Promotes membership
  • Creates and provides PRPS office with a personal welcome letter and other materials for PTRS board welcome packet
  • Contacts members who have not renewed
  • Identifies, coordinates and host training workshops in district in conjunction with PRPS Education Training Coordinator
  • Networks with universities and colleges within district which offer Therapeutic Recreation
  • Provides district update article on a quarterly basis for PTRS newsletter

Qualifications

  • Current member in good standing of PRPS and branch affiliation with PTRS
  • Employed or retired from the field of Therapeutic Recreation or Therapeutic Activities
  • Minimum of two years experience in the Therapeutic Recreation or Therapeutic Activities profession
  • Active Certification by NCTRC or NCCAP

 

Member-at-Large (2 openings)

Responsibilities

  • Represents non-aligned position which will provide a comprehensive point of view to board discussions and decisions
  • Attends PTRS board meetings and submits quarterly reports
  • Liaison to committees as appointed by PTRS President
  • Assist past president with recruitment of candidates for board elections
  • Fill-in in the absence of secretary as appointed by president

Qualifications

  • Current member in good standing of PRPS and branch affiliation with PTRS
  • Employed or retired from the field of Therapeutic Recreation or Therapeutic Activities

 

If you have more questions about one of the positions or the PTRS Board of Directors feel free to contact BJ Crownover or call (814) 941-2678.

 

Please submit your intention to place your name on the PTRS Election Ballot no later than Thursday, May 29, 2014 to BJ Crownover, PTRS Past-President (2013-2105). 

 

District II Fundraising Event

  

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The 2014 District II fundraising program is about to get underway! District II is once again participating in Hersheypark's volunteer fundraising program. Here is your chance to donate your time working a shift at Hersheypark, which in turn earns money for District II. You will also receive a free admission voucher (s) for each shift you work.

 

Click here for the schedule and more details. 

 

Please don't delay and respond ASAP. E-mail Eric Stauffer (West Shore Recreation Commission), or call 717-920-9515 ext.107. Provide the shift(s) desired along with the name of each person volunteering, address,  home/work/cell phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.

 

Volunteer Program Information:

Hersheypark has a volunteer program in place to help them fill their staffing void in the early and late season when much of their workforce is attending classes at high school or college. Hersheypark will pay PRPS for each volunteer shift completed. In addition, each volunteer will also receive a voucher good for one of the following:

  • One Hersheypark admission during the 2014 or 2015 season
  • One admission to the 2014 Hersheypark In The Dark event
  • One admission to the 2014 Hersheypark Christmas Candylane event
  • One 2014 Sweet Lights ticket

Our group is continuing to work with the Ride Operations Department, so you will be assisting with duties such as queue line management, assisting with safety checks/operation of a ride or operating a kiddie-ride by yourself.

 

   
 
 
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PRPS and Other Trainings

 

To view the PRPS Calendar, click here.

 

June 4-6, 2014 - DoubleTree Resort by Hilton

 

Resource Operations Workshop

October 22, 2014 - Cabela's, Hamburg

More information will be available at a later time.

 

Fall Membership Meeting

November 19, 2014

Location TBD

 

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