January 10, 2018
New Conference Keynote!
 
Barbara Heller is the President of Heller and Heller Consulting, LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in state and local government, primarily in the parks and recreation industry. Barbara will be speaking at the PRPS Conference & Expo on Thursday, March 29 from 10:00 am-11:15 am. She is replacing Becky Johnen, who is unable to attend. Learn more about Barbara and her Keynote: Creating a Great Place to Work.
7 days left to submit a proposal!
 
The 2018 Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Institute will be held June 5-8 at the DoubleTree Resort, in Lancaster. This three-day event occurs every year and has provided quality education and training for Therapeutic Recreation Specialists and Activity Coordinators for 50 years.
 
Session formats may include single speakers, panel presentations, and hands-on demonstrations. Learn more about the TRI and submit a proposal. Deadline: Jan. 17.

Congratulations Loyalsock Creek!
 
Congratulations to Loyalsock Creek for being voted 2018 Pennsylvania River of the Year! Loyalsock Creek is home to legions of paddlers, anglers, and other outdoors enthusiasts in northcentral Pennsylvania. Find out more and take a tour of Loyalsock Creek.
2017 Budget and Salary Survey
 
The PRPS Budget and Salary Survey summary report is now available. The report was compiled by Jachyun Kim and Andrew Mowen, from Penn State. View the results and download the full report on the website.
Get Outdoors PA Mini-Grant Program Open

In 2017, Get Outdoors PA awarded over $20,000 in Mini-Grants for programs and instructor training. Grants of $1,500-$3,000 will fund equipment and training related to outdoor recreation programming; some match is required. Applicants must be Get Outdoors PA Community Partners approved in 2017 or earlier and be a local government entity or 501c3 non-profit. The program is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. If you're not currently a Community Partner, apply online today!

PRPS Events
 
District 1 Winter Workshop (February 6) Sewickley
District 2 Ski Social (February 15) Roundtop Mountain Resort
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
Plymouth 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
Other Events
 
2018 NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operators Program (March 13-14 & March 26-27)
PRPS member discount $300
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