PRPS Weekly News

Fall Membership Meeting - Register Now!

November 19

Playworld Systems, Inc.

Lewisburg, PA

Click here for the flyer and more details.

Farewell to Our Education & Training Coordinator

Denise Shivery, our Education and Training Coordinator, has resigned. Her last day is Friday, October 31. Unfortunately for PRPS, Denise will be moving on to a new opportunity at Penn State in the Office of Ethics and Compliance. We wish you the best of luck!

2015 Trail of the Year - Final Call!

If you think your trail is one of the best in the state? Please submit a nomination by November 7, 2014. Nominations should be submitted online by using this form. Click here for more information about the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee. More information can be found at www.ExplorePAtrails.com.

Build a Natural Play Area With This Grant

In partnership with the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF), NRPA is pleased to announce the continuation of grants to build nature-based play areas and promote water stewardship education in select communities. The Building Better Communities program awards grants in the range of $50,000 to $150,000 for projects creating natural play areas and nature-based playgrounds. The list of eligible communities and grant requirements is available in the grant application.

AWCF awarded NRPA $2.5 million to work with local communities on these types of projects over a five year period. This request for applications is for grant projects taking place in 2015. Applications will be accepted until December 5, 2014.

PA Therapeutic Recreation Society Election

Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society is accepting nominations

for the following positions on their Executive Committee for the

2015-2017 term.

Therapeutic Branch - Kirk Rakos krakos@masonicvillages.pa.org

President-Elect

District 2

District 3

Member at Large

Nominations are to be forwarded to Emily Connors, PTRS Membership Secretary at econnors@ycp.edu by November 14th.

Any questions about any of these positions are to be directed to Kirk Rakos, PTRS President at krakos@masonicvillages.org.

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.

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.

PRPS Conference #offsitetours2015

Sunday, March 22
Spooky Nook Sports Complex #amazingrecfacility
Spooky Nook Sports is the largest indoor sports complex in the United States providing regulation courts and playing fields for more than a dozen sports under one roof. In addition to the 700,000 square foot indoor facility, The Nook offers 50 acres of outdoor fields, making it a premier destination for clubs, tournaments, and competitions. It also features extensive recreation facilities including a climbing center, fitness center, food court, and arcade, as well as event and meeting spaces. From individual fitness training to birthday parties to national sporting events, The Nook delivers an unparalleled experience for all athletes and guests.

Monday, March 23
Tour of Lancaster City's Parks and Recreation System #greenerdayshealthierdays
(.6 CEUs)
Join the Lancaster Recreation Commission and the Lancaster Parks Department Staff for an in-depth look at how our City delivers a cost-effective public parks and recreation services with a green and healthy twist. The tour will showcase our most popular park spots, unique facilities, public art, and successful programs and partnerships. At all stops we will tour facilities and discuss operational challenges and successes. Destinations include: Beau's Dream Dog Park, Rodney Park Senior Center, Long's Park, Brandon Park, Fulton Elementary School, Clipper Magazine Stadium, and the Lancaster Recreation Center. Lunch will be provided.

Tuesday, March 24

Historic Lancaster City Guided Walking Tour

#historybuffs
Did you know that Lancaster was once the capital of the U.S.? Discover all the history and beauty of this wonderful city guided by a costumed interpreter. This presentation will familiarize you with the rich history of this central Pennsylvania town from early settlers through being the largest non-coastal colonial village to its role in the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

Bike Tour and Lunch

#ontheroadagain

Richard Conner, Vice President of the Lancaster Bicycle Club, will lead this ride from the Convention Center through Lancaster City to the paved Conestoga Greenway Trail. Participants will enjoy the ride along the Conestoga River, then travel back to the City for lunch at a local restaurant. Bring your own bike or rent one from the Common Wheel ($10-$15 rental fee). Bring money for lunch.