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July
E-News
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JULY IS HERE-
NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH!
Did you know how this month came to be named in honor of parks and recreation? It was actually on March 26, 2009 in the House of Representatives that a resolution was passed. SEE PROCLAMATION HERE!
What this communicates is our legislative representatives understood and recognized the vital role our park and recreation departments play in the quality of life of all American citizens.
IN THE MONTH OF JULY we challenge you to share what your agency SUPERHEROES ARE DOING to make your communities great. Be sure to POST PICTURES AND TWEET OUT each day your amazing stories and events taking place during the month of July! NYSRPS FACEBOOK!
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On June 10th the Westchester Recreation and Park Society celebrated their 59th Annual Awards ceremony at the Shenorock Shore Club in Rye, NY. NYSRPS congratulates all award winners for their incredible accomplishments!
It was a gorgeous afternoon that provided the most appropriate backdrop to celebrate the shining accomplishments of so many.
NYSRPS would like to take this opportunity to thank Daryl Sudlow specifically for leading this organization in 2015-2016 and doing an absolutely amazing job. We look forward to working with the WRAPS 2016-2017 Board of Directors to ensure the State Society provides as best an arm of support as possible to our Westchester park professionals. Thank you for inviting me once again to enjoy this afternoon to celebrate the BEST OF THE BEST.
Pictured above are (left to right):
Daryl Sudlow 2015-2016 WRAPS President, Joseph E. Curtis Achievement Award recipient Kevin Cook of Westchester County Parks presented by Lauren O'Connor of White Plains Recreation Department and Westchester County Parks Commissioner, Kathleen O'Connor.
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WELCOME WRAPS EXECUTIVE BOARD
From left to right: Treasurer Erin Mantz, Past President Daryl Sudlow,
Vice President Brian Gray, Member at Large Sally Veltidi, President Matt Arone, Secretary Sandy Korkatzis and Member at Large David Goldberg
(not pictured- Bob Kaczmarek, Ike Kuzio, Kyle thornton, & Kim O'Brien)
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REGISTER TODAY!
NOTE NEW VENUE -CAMILLUS, NY
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course October 12-14th in CAMILLUS, NY
The National Recreation and Park Association is dedicated to promoting children's right to play in a safe and challenging play environment. It is NRPA's goal to train and certify at least one person from every community across the United States to be a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI). The CPSI program offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on playground safety as well as provides certification for playground safety inspectors.
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
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PROGRAM SPEAKERS APPLY TODAY!
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22nd Annual Downstate Conference
Tuesday November 15th, 2016
Westchester County Civic Center- White Plains, NY
Hosted by METRO, HVLSA, NYSTRA, WRAPS AND NYSRPS
This terrific one day conference for building park, recreation
and therapeutic recreation professionals seeks quality programs.
DEADLINE for SPEAKERS SUBMISSION is July 8th
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 The 77th Annual Conference & Expo Program Committee is CURRENTLY SEEKING session proposals for the 3 day conference. If you have expertise in an area specific to park, recreation and therapeutic recreation professionals and a gift with public speaking and presenting experience, please consider applying for one or more of the following tracks:
Parks/Facilities
Marketing/Public Relations
Customer Service
Therapeutic Recreation / Health and Wellness
Youth Programming & Sports
Arts & Humanities
Environmental Stewardship and Nature
Employee/Volunteer
Young Professional / Students
The program includes but is not limited to these areas. For additional information about the 77th Annual Conference and how you might be able to augment our program please contact NYSRPS at (518) 584-0321 or email lisa@nysrps.org.
PROGRAM PROPOSAL DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 9th, 2016
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Upcoming Issue of The Voice Theme:
"Our Prized Possessions" 2016 Summer/Fall
This edition will also feature a very special Buyers Guide!
DEADLINE TO ADVERTISE AND BE FEATURED IN BUYERS GUIDE
EXTENDED TO JULY 11th!
(BPP's get a complimentary basic listing- consider upgrading, rate card and contact Todd Pernsteiner today)
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USTA Eastern will award a grant to organizations that can deliver a significant growth in tennis participation. Priority will be given to grant proposals which:
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target school and after-school programs
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Hispanic outreach
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programs that can clearly demonstrate program expansion and creation
A new grant application system will enable users to:
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easily apply
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track distributed funding for various grants
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real time access to application status
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One-time funding opportunity for your trail or bicycle and pedestrian project
Trail and active transportation advocates have a one-time opportunity to obtain funding for their trail and bicycle/pedestrian projects.
The current federal transportation funding bill - Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act - gives states a second chance to spend expired grants, or earmarks, that are more than 10 years old. New York State, one of the largest recipients of these funds, has more than $200 million available in expired earmarks, including $18 million for bicycle and pedestrian projects.
For many trail and active transportation projects across the state, funding is the last hurdle. In the Mohawk Valley, for example, a critical four-mile gap in the Erie Canalway Trail can be completed with just $4 million. This new section of trail will expand the economic, health, recreational, and environmental benefits of one of the nation's longest multi-use trails to several communities.
To help advocates determine if their trail or active transportation projects are eligible to receive this funding, Parks & Trails New York has put together a
resource on our website that not only explains the eligibility requirements and suggests next steps to take, but also includes a
map that shows the location of every eligible earmark available for repurposing in New York State.
ACT NOW!
If you think your local project is eligible and a good match for funding,
contact your bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for your Metropolitan Planning Organization and/or Department of Transportation region. Call us at 518-434-1583 if you have questions about this funding opportunity.
New York State must notify the Federal Highway Authority of its decision to repurpose this money by August 29, 2016, so there is no time to waste.
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NYSRPS is very pleased to share a relationship with our fellow park, recreation and therapeutic professional associations around New York State and is glad to share their latest happenings with our NYSRPS members.
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From LILSA Board President Dr. Gail Lamberta:
As we begin our summer program season, the LILSA board has been moving forward with some educational and social events.
LILSA hosted a Transgender workshop with
Justin Deabler on Friday, June 3rd from 10:00AM-12:00PM at St. Joseph's College, NY.
Justin Deabler is an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Bureau of the New York State Office of the Attorney General, where he conducts affirmative enforcement work. Attendees participated in a discussion with Mr. Deabler, and furthered their education and awareness concerning this important and relevant topic.
As a reminder, LILSA also has two upcoming events, noted below:
On Wednesday, August 3rd, LILSA will sponsor a Bowling Night at the Commack AMF lanes. Come on out and join us for a fun night of bowling, networking, and friendship.
LILSA has scheduled a half-day TR conference, which will be held on Thursday, October 6th at The Bristol Assisted Living at Massapequa.
Additional information for all of the above events will be forthcoming and posted on our website at lilsa.org.
*Affiliates must submit updates by the 15th of each month to make the E-News on the 1st each month
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NYSRPS bi-monthly board meetings are open to all to attend and are mainly held at the SPA State Office in Saratoga Springs. Please mark your calendars for the 2016-2017 meetings:
Thursday, August 18, 2016, Saratoga Springs.
Thursday, October 20, 2016, Saratoga Springs.
Thursday, December 15, 2016, Saratoga Springs.
Thursday, February 23, 2017, Saratoga Springs.
April date to be determined, State Conference, Rochester. (April 2-4, 2017) Thursday, May 18, 2017, Saratoga Springs.
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This month's E-News is brought to you by NYSRPS & Business Premiere Partners
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