eNews May 4, 2016

Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI)

"TRI the VOICE of YOUR Future" June 1-3, 2016

The DoubleTree Resort room reservation deadline has been extended to May 15, click here to make your reservation. If you have not yet registered for the TRI, please do so by clicking here. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and gain new ideas to take back to your workplace.

PPFF Launches New Website

The PA Parks and Forests Foundation, is the only non-profit whose mission is Pennsylvania's state parks and forests. Check it out!

Photo Search

We are always looking for new photos for our workshop brochures and other events. If you have any photos related to playground, pools, trails, hiking, canoeing, biking, kids outside, therapeutic activities, swimming, parks, etc. please send to eschnellbaugh@prps.org.

DCNR Civil Service Testing

Civil Service testing is available for opportunities to work for the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation for three classifications including Recreation and Conservation Trainee and Recreation and Conservation Advisors I & II. Interested, qualified professionals are encouraged to take the exams through the State Civil Service Commission website. The closing date for testing is June 25.

Creating a Vision for Positive Leadership

This workshop will provide both leaders and future leaders the knowledge and skills required to challenge motivate and grow their employee's careers and much more. It will be held on May 31 at the Doubltree Resort in Lancaster. Member fee is $115, and the non-member fee is $140. Register today!

Homelessness in Your Community

We've had a request from NRPA about homelessness.

Have any of you witnessed or heard about any new initiatives related to homelessness in your communities? Are your agencies involved with municipal leaders in seeking solutions to homelessness? What's on your radar regarding this topic? Send your reply to Tim Herd at herd@prps.org.

Quick Links

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PTRS Branch

TRI Awards

Submit your nominations by May 9. Click here.

Strategic Plan

2016-2020 updated

D2 Fundraising Event

Join District II and other volunteers for a day at Hersheypark. Click here.

D3 Workshop