PRPS Weekly News

Fall Membership Meeting

November 19

Playworld Systems, Inc.

Lewisburg, PA

Fees:

Student	$15
Member	$20
Non-member	$25

Schedule:

9:30-10:00 am - Registration

10:00-11:00 am - Business Meeting

11:00-12:00 pm - General Session: Inclusive Play (.1 CEUS)

12:00-1:00 pm - Lunch and Branch Meetings

1:00-2:30 pm - Breakouts: Board Meeting, Playworld Tours, and

Membership Brainstorming Sessions

2:30-2:45 pm - Break

2:45-4:15 pm - General Session: Decision Making (.1 CEUS)

Registration is now Open! Full details will be available on our website next week.

Election Reminder!

The 2015 Board of Directors slate is forming. Get involved! Don't hesitate - run for office this year.

The following positions on the PRPS Board of Directors are open for nominations:

President-Elect: two-year term, 4/2015 - 4/2017

Secretary: two-year term, 4/2015 - 4/2017

Treasurer: two-year term, 4/2015 - 4/2017

Retired Professional: two-year term, 4/2015 - 4/2017

Educators Director: two-year term, 4/2015 - 4/2017

Citizen Director: two-year term, 4/2015 - 4/2017

Student Director: one-year term, 4/2015 - 4/2016

Please consider stating your personal interest or nominate another individual whom you feel would be a good candidate and is able to accept the commitment.

Click here for more information.

DCNR Grant Workshops - Register Now!

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Bureau of Recreation and Conservation grant program application period will open on January 14, 2015 and close on April 16, 2015. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, DCNR is offering free, in-person grant workshops at six locations across Pennsylvania in November of 2014.

Click here for more details and to register.

Student Scholarships Available

The Delores Andy, John H. Jones Memorial, Larry G. Williamson, and Robert Crawford Memorial Scholarships are generously contributed funds allowing four student to attend the PA Recreation & Park Society's 68th Annual State Conference FREE of charge.

To view and download the scholarship qualifications and applications, click here.

The filing deadline is February 20, 2015.

Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI)

SAVE THE DATE!

47th Annual PA Therapeutic Recreation Institute

June 3-5, 2015

Double Tree Resort

Lancaster, PA

Call for Proposals!

The 2015 TRI session proposal form is now available. The proposal submission deadline is January 15, 2015.

PRPS and Other Trainings

To view the PRPS Calendar, click here.

Fall Membership Meeting

November 19

Playworld Systems, Lewisburg

DCNR/PRPS Community Grant Workshops

Please note: To help you get a head start on your 2015 application these workshops are being offered in November this year!

November 5 - Prosser Hall, Camp Hill

November 6 - Montgomery County Fire Academy, Conshohocken

November 18 - Pine Township Recreation Center, Wexford

November 19 - Quality Inn, Franklin

November 20 - Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke

November 21 - Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam

December 2-4 - Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey, Harrisburg

Click here to register online.

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

PRPS Conference Fees

Category	PRPS Member	Non-Member
Full Conference	$375*	$450
Student Full Conference	$150	$175
Retired Full Conference	$150	n/a
Commuter Full Conference	$275	$350
Spouse/Guest	$180	$220
Daily Monday	$135	$155
Daily Tuesday	$115	$135

*$325 Early Registration Savings - $50 off for Full Conference PRPS Member registration if registered and paid in full by January 31, 2015.

Exhibit Booth Fees:

$675 member

$800 non-member

Click here for the exhibit guide.

Hotel:

$149 per person plus tax for single/double/triple/quad

Parking Fee: $7/day plus tax