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Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) 

May 31: Pre Conference - Creating a Vision for Positive Leadership
Over 20 educational sessions are presented by quality speakers who have been carefully reviewed and selected to address the diversity in the field of Therapeutic Recreation. Sessions address issues for the aging population, individuals receiving rehabilitation, therapeutic programming and professional development.
Trail of the Year Celebration
The Standing Stone Trail in Fulton, Huntingdon, and Mifflin counties was named Pennsylvania's 2016 Trail of the Year. To celebrate the designation, DCNR and the Standing Stone Trail Club are hosting an event and hike from the Greenwood Furnace State Park to vistas along the trail throughout Rothrock State Forest on the morning of May 31, 2016.  The event will start with remarks at 9:30am at Pavilion 4 at the state park office.  Click here for more details.
Bike to Work Day & Capitol Spoke 'n Gear Bicycle Expo
This Friday, May 20 is Bike to Work Day and the Bicycle Expo. Join vendors, enthusiasts and advocates from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Soldier's and Sailor's Memorial Park in Harrisburg to share their messages about bicycle gear, fashion, travel, safety and more. 
Creating a Vision for Positive Leadership
This workshop is for anyone to attend!
It will provide both leaders and future leaders the knowledge and skills required to challenge motivate and grow their employee's careers and much more. Don't miss it! Join us on May 31 at the Doubltree Resort in Lancaster. Member fee is $115, and the non-member fee is $140. Register today! 
Testimonial from past attendee Ashley O'Neill, Parks & Recreation Director
The Creating a Vision for Positive Leadership Workshop provided great ideas and techniques for how to motivate employees and create a positive work environment. It provided the opportunity to discuss real life scenarios, experiences, and techniques among peers and work towards applying those skills to the profession. I was able to return to work and immediately apply discussions from the workshop.
NRPA Room Block: Meet me in St. Louis!
PRPS has reserved a PA state block of rooms for the NRPA Congress October 5-8 in St. Louis. To take advantage of this special rate of $159/ night at the Hampton Inn, just a quick shuttle ride or 6- minute walk to the convention center, follow these four easy steps:
1. Register for the Congress
2. Receive Your Registration Confirmation
You will receive confirmation of your registration from Wyndham Jade.
3. Reserve Your Lodging
Go to the Wyndham Jade website to make your reservation. Once on the page select "State Delegates" and login with the username StLouis16 and password structure.  Select "State Delegate Hotel Reservations" and use your record ID.
4. Let Us Know
We'd like to know who will be representing PA at the national conference.  Notify Tim Herd at herd@prps.org. We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis.
National Park Service Challenge Cost Share Program
Matching grants of up to $25,000 are available for a range of project ideas that serve urban communities, engage youth with National Parks, and connect people to the outdoors.

Educational institutions or not-for-profit organizations are eligible to partner with NPS for work performed in collaboration with NPS-administered parks, including National Parks, National Trails, and Wild and Scenic Rivers. Applications are being accepted until July 1, 2016.   
Quick Links
Academy for Youth Sports Administrators
September 8, 2016
Spooky Nook Sports Complex, Manheim 
D2 Fundraising Event
Join District II and other volunteers for a day at Hersheypark. Click here.
D3 Workshop
May 24 from 10-2:30 at  DVIT in Horsham, PA. Click here.
PTRS Branch
Strategic Plan 
2016-2020 updated
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 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.
Other Upcoming Events

Tree Tenders on-site classes - June 23