March 7, 2018
19 Days until the Conference & Expo!
Learn about our Opioids Task Force
 
In light of Governor Wolf's recent opioid epidemic declaration, PRPS has formed an Opioid Task Force (OTF). The OTF will work to identify, communicate and fund Park and Recreation agencies support state and county opioid-related efforts.

Come learn more about the OTF at the Conference, Tuesday, March 27 from 1pm - 2:30pm. The OTF is also drafting a formal research study, and is actively looking for communities/P&R departments interested in getting involved! Questions? Contact Jason Lang at jlang@eastgoshen.org
 or 610-656-8718
 
Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program Seeking Grantees
 
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is seeking grant applicants for its Greenways, Trails and Recreation program.  Grants must not exceed $250,000 and require a 15 percent match of the total project cost.

Act 13 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds for planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects. Applications will be accepted until May 31.
TRI Pre-Conference: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care
 
The Pre-Conference will be held on Tuesday, June 5 from 8 am-5pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton, in Lancaster, PA. The statistics prove that nearly 50% of residents in long-term care have been diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease. Find out more and register now.
Grants available for the Conference
 
Delaware Valley Property and Liability Trust (DVPLT) Education Grants
DVPLT is offering 2018 PRPS Annual Conference Education Grants, valued at $100 per DVPLT municipal member. There are 50 grants available. Recipients are required to attend at least one risk management educational session at the conference.  Grant applications are not required for this grant opportunity, simply apply the following promotion code during your conference registration check out: DVPLT.
Donations for Conference prizes!
 
The Community Branch is accepting donations for the PRIZE POOL at the Conference. Funds raised go towards offsetting costs of the organization. Donation of prizes are welcome to help the fundraiser. For more information, contact Becky Richards at rrichards@countyofberks.com.

District 1 is searching for prizes for the Poker Tournament. Any and all donations are accepted. If anyone wants to donate, big or small, it will be welcome! Find out how to get your cards and buy a seat by contacting, Dave Hutner at  dave.hutner@cranberrytownship.org or 724-776-4806 x1021.
Announcing Green & Sustainable Park Award Winners!
  
PRPS and DCNR jointly announce two Green & Sustainable Park awards to active and passive recreation parks that demonstrate the integration of green and sustainable practices. The winners will receive a commemorative tree and engraved marker to be installed at each park during a ceremony this spring. Passive Park Winner: Aspinwall Riverfront Park, Aspinwall Borough; Active Park Winner:  Clem Macrone Park, Radnor Township.  Congratulations!
PRPS Events
 
71st Annual PRPS Conference & Expo (March 27-30) Pocono Manor
Swimming Pool 101: (April 11-12 and September 19-20)
Recert Class: (April 10 and September 18) Mechanicsburg
Swimming Pool 101: (April 25-26 and September 19-20)
Recertification Class: (April 24 and September 18) Great Plymouth Community Center
Swimming Pool 101/Recert: (April 25-26 and September 18-19)
Murrysville Community Center
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) (May 8-10) Cranberry Twp.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) (Dec. 3-5, 2018) Langhorne
Resource Operations (October 18) Cabela's
Other Events
 
PRPS member discount $300
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The counterfeit dollar story
by Todd Roth
  
It's a warm summer day at the pool - kids are splashing, families are laughing together, and trouble is headed my way.  It's a busy day, and our front desk staff is processing a large volume of cash transactions, in addition to credit card runs and season pass holders checking in.  Continue reading on the blog
A Member Need 

One of our own, PRPS Member Tarah Brugger, and her family, suffered the complete loss of their home in a catastrophic fire when a tree fell on it during last Friday's storm. They were away and not hurt, but they've lost everything. Would you please consider supporting them at this time, and sharing this gofundme opportunity on their behalf?






Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
814-234-4272
eschnellbaugh@prps.org

www.prps.org

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