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February 3, 2016 Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
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Seven Springs Sunday's Showcase
What better way to end the weekend and kick off the 69th Annual Conference! Here's what you can expect on Sunday, March 13: - Citizen & Friends Day
- Educational sessions on facilities maintenance strategies; creating stickier, healthier communities; getting the best from your staff; experiencing nature-oriented art; social media roundtable, and training Master Naturalist volunteers
- Exhibit Hall Opening and Debut of 80+ vendors
- Survivor Challenge & games, Mini-Golf Fundraiser, Fireworks & DJ
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Looking for TRI Presenters!
Deadline next Friday 2/12
The Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) will be held May 31-June 3 at the Double Tree Resort by Hilton in Lancaster, PA. CLICK HERE
to submit your proposal.
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
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Agency Performance Survey
For those who are also members of NRPA: here is a short survey to include your agency data in the 2016 NRPA Field Report, the most comprehensive compendium of local park and recreation agency data in the U.S. As a thank you, NRPA will also produce a customized Agency Performance Report that compares your agency with its peers nationwide. Using insights from both of those reports, you and your agency will gain more support, improve operations, and better serve your community.
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Please submit your response today!
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!
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One of our past vendors Wayne Wade, of Wade Associates, passed away last week.
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NACPRO Award Nominations Open
(National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials)
Nominations are now being accepted for the NACPRO 2016 Awards. The annual NACPRO Awards Banquet recognizes and honors excellence in parks and recreation at the county, regional, special district level throughout the nation. The deadline for award submissions is February 26, 2016. Award nominations are accepted only from agencies that have a NACPRO membership.
Click here to download the award announcement.
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March 31-April 1 - King of Prussia
April 12-13 - Pittsburgh
April 26-27 - Erie
PRPS members receive a $35 discount. For this course the member fee is $310. If you are interested, click here for more details. When enrolling for this course, mention you are a PRPS member to receive the discount.
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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.
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Hey YOU! VOTE Now!
PRPS Election
The deadline is February 12.
Director-at-Large (4-year term; 2016-2020) Vote for 2
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Membership Renewal Reminders
have been sent!
Renew today!
Individual members can pay online. Click on Pay Open Orders.To renew Group memberships,contact Tracy at 814-234-4272.
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Registration OPEN
for CPSI
May 3-5 (Cranberry) and December 13-15 (Horsham)
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Join the #my12parks challenge
Explore at least 12 local parks in 12 months and share your park photos on Instagram. You can start by using the local parks finder at goodforpa.com.
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D3 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.
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