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Message from the Executive Director
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Dear ,
We are in the backstretch of summer here in Saratoga Springs, and bustling with activity. We understand you are equally as busy, so this August issue of the NYSRPS newsletter will be brief, but includes important reminders and updates we hope you find worthy.
Wishing you all a very safe and happy rest of summer!
-Lisa Morahan, NYSRPS Executive Director
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CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR
3-Day Certification
With Exam
NYSRPS and the National Recreation and Park Association are pleased to announce the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered nationwide.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE AUGUST 15
SPA State Park - Saratoga Springs, NY
Lodging special of $124 per night!
Embassy Suites in heart of Downtown Saratoga, includes a full breakfast just minutes from the class.
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Course Days: September 13 & 14
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Exam Day: September 15
Check-in at 8am
Exam 9am-11am |
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2017
White Plains, NY
EXTRAordinary EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITY!
Please join NYSRPS and participating affiliates WRAPS, METRO, HVLSA and NYSTRA for the 23rd Annual Downstate Conference. This full one day conference provides 25 sessions for 300+ park, recreation and therapeutic recreation professionals. This is a terrific opportunity to showcase products and services in the leisure services industry for only $185 (including lunch).
DOWNSTATE EXHIBIT INFORMATION
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SAVE THE DATE!
NYSRPS is pleased to announce our 78th Annual Conference & Expo will be held at the exquisitely renovated
Syracuse Marriott Downtown
April 15-17, 2018
The conference committee is already planning and we are looking forward to an informative, interesting and fun 2018 conference.
This year the conference co-chairs are:
Julie LaFave, Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Sullivan and Kristine Zingaro, Recreation Supervisor for the the Town of Manlius.
CALL FOR SESSIONS and conference information coming very soon!
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Blue-Green Algae and
Recreational Waters
Warmer temperatures, increased nutrient deposition, poor circulation and low water levels have led to an increase in cyanotoxin algae blooms throughout the United States in the last decade.
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GVRPS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Genesee Valley Recreation and Park Society is pleased to announce its annual golf outing planned for September 8th. They are currently seeking hole sponsors and prize donations.
Please consider this opportunity as this tournament is an annual fundraiser that provides for a scholarship for a student studying in the Parks and Recreation field.
Contact: Ryan Rockefeller
Recreation Supervisor
Hilton-Parma Recreation
585-392-9030
rrockefeller@parmany.org
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REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
NYSRPS encourages all members to send RFPs to NYSRPS. Postings will be shared via the newsletter and via the website so our commercial members have an excellent opportunity to take advantage of current needs posted by park departments. Park agencies benefit as well by immediate sharing offered by NYSRPS.
Please be sure to send your RFPs to Communications Director,
Beth DellaRocco.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS RFP
The City of Saratoga Springs is seeking a qualified consultant to prepare a comprehensive Recreation Master Plan for the City of Saratoga Springs parks, recreation programs, waterfront, trails, and facilities.
Learn More
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USTA Eastern Special
Scholarship Opportunity
10 Parks scholarships and 10 CTA scholarships for the upcoming
Next Generation: A Tennis Innovation Workshop, from Oct 11th - 15th in Orlando, FL.
Parks scholarships will include a $1,500 stipend in order to help offset transportation and travel stay expenses.
CTA scholarships will include an $850 stipend in order to help offset transportation and travel stay expenses.
Stipends for all scholarship winners will be sent out two weeks following the workshop.
In order to be considered for the scholarship we ask that you please complete the
application.
The deadline for submission is
Monday, August 14th, 2017 at 5.00pm EST.
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GAGA BALL SPECIAL FOR MEMBERS
Gaga Court is in the process of putting together a
Park & Rec Special Offer for members. The price will only be $1,595 vs $2,195.
If Gaga Court can get 2 to 4 Gaga Courts shipped to New York together on one pallet-the freight from California will only be reduced.
Learn More
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FINAL SURVEY REMINDER
IS THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE IMPACTING YOUR AGENCY?
Now that the New York State minimum wage scheduled increases are in effect, our membership is interested to learn how various departments are affected.
Share your insight and help us collect data that will give NYSRPS the tools for more effective advocacy.
THIS IS A SHORT SURVEY!
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Regional II Representative Still Needed!
Do you enjoy being a member of NYSRPS? Would you like to become more involved and give voice for fellow leisure service professionals in your area? A position on the NYSRPS Executive Board is currently available for Region II serving the areas of Central NY, Capital Region, Adirondack/Lake Champlain & North Country.
NYSRPS is represented in total by Regions I, II and III to give full representation of all Society members across New York State on the NYSRPS Executive Board. Regional Representatives act as a liaison between professionals in their region and the NYSRPS Executive Board. Regional Representatives are expected to attend board meetings (bi-monthly) in August, October, December, February & May in Saratoga Springs and the Annual meeting at the Annual Conference (in Syracuse for 2018).
Contact NYSRPS Board President, Eric Bacon
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We love to hear what's going on in your area.
Submit articles and news by the 20th of each month.
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