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January 28, 2016                         Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
Deadline extended to 2/12
TRI Call for Speaker Proposals 
We are in need of speaker proposals for the 48th Annual Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) The Voice of Your Future. 

We are particularly interested in presentations on the following topics: Professional Development; Therapeutic Programming; Treatment Interventions & Strategies; Recreation Therapy Competencies; Research & Outcomes Measurement; Access to & Advocacy for the Profession; Curriculum Development & Higher Education; Evidence-Based Practice & Outcomes; CTRS Specialty Certification Areas

The Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) will be held May 31-June 3 at the Double Tree Resort by Hilton in Lancaster, PA. 
 to submit your proposal.
Need Outdoor Equipment?
Are you a GOPA Community Partner? 

Last year, Get Outdoors PA awarded $14,000 in Mini-Grants for programs such as kayaking, boating, archery, and snowshoeing! If you are a Get Outdoors PA Community Partner you can apply for a Get Outdoors PA Mini-Grant! These grants range from $1,500 - $3,000 and can be used to cover 50% of the purchasing costs for equipment and/or staff training for programming related to the Get Outdoors PA Activity Categories.
 
Applicants must be a 501c-3 non-profit or a local government entity and a Get Outdoors Community Partner approved in 2015. Applications are due electronically to Emily Gates by March 4, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. Award notifications will be issued in mid-April 2016.
 
Apply today within the Get Outdoors PA Partner Portal! 
Did you forget your Community Partner username and password? Find it here! 
How Do You Do? (your evals)
We would like to know how your local parks, recreation and conservation programs are being evaluated. 
Tell us if you are or are not evaluating your programs by taking this survey.The results of this brief survey will help us better determine your training and technical assistance needs. Help us help you!
District III Members Election
DIII - President Elect

Vote for: Tom Blomstrom or Katie Kollar

DIII - Secretary
Vote for: Courtney Fox or Ashley O'Neill     

Click here to read background information for each nominee. Click here to vote online. 

Free Webinar - America Walks
"Pedestrian Planning for Communities:
A Transferable Training and Implementation Program from Kentucky"
America Walks is excited to announce this free webinar of our free 2016 webinar series. In February's webinar, we will continue our path through resources available to the walking movement by showcasing real-life examples. Register here!
Assistance for a pre-fab bridge
York County Rail Trail Authority is seeking a manufacturer/supplier of pre-fabricated bridges that can supply a style of bridge with a round top railing.  Companies that have submitted specifications and cost estimates to date are offering bridges with flat top railings, which raises the concern that young visitors may attempt to 'tight-rope' walk along the top railing. The bridge span is 75 feet in length. If you have information or recommendations on locating a manufacturer/supplier that offers a pre-fabricated bridge with a round top railing, please contact the Rail Trail Authority at (717) 428-0999 or info@yorkcountytrails.org.Thanks!
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Tic-Toc Room Block Reminder 
Don't forget to make your lodging reservation for the Conference. The cut-off date is February 11. You can make your reservation online at www.7springs.com (group code 8AN7ZB) or call 866-437-1300.
Get Your VOTES in!  
PRPS Election

The deadline is February 12. 
137 Members have voted!
Director-at-Large (4-year term; 2016-2020) Vote for 2

CLICK HERE to view candidates and vote online today!
Renew Your Membership today to receive the conference member rate! 

Individual members can pay online. Click on Pay Open Orders.To renew Group memberships,contact Tracy at 814-234-4272. 
Registration OPEN 
for CPSI
May 3-5 (Cranberry) and December 13-15 (Horsham)
Join the #my12parks challenge

Explore at least 12 local parks in 12 months and you can start by using the local parks finder at goodforpa.com. Share your park photos on Instagram.


Developing our Future - Native Mentor Program
"Seasoned" professionals! Help first time attendees avoid the pitfalls and put together a survival plan to show them the ropes as they maneuver through Seven Springs. For more information contact Suzanne Guirate-Dubeck at sguirate@nlrecreation.org.


Quick Links
Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society  |  814-234-4272  |  eschnellbaugh@prps.org
2131 Sandy Drive, State College, PA 16803-2283  | prps.org