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Dear NYSRPS Member,
Spring has sprung and it is a beautiful time all across New York State. NYSRPS is hard at work in so many areas, especially professional development. We are glad to host the Executive Board next week for its final 2016-2017 meeting and hope you might consider attending as a guest- all welcome! Thank you for all you do. -Lisa Morahan, NYSRPS ED
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CPSI Registration Now Open!
3-Day Certification With Exam
September 13-15, 2017
SPA State Park - Saratoga Springs
NYSRPS is excited to host NRPA's 3-day Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course.
This course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered. Advanced reading and a 15 hour training will prepare you for the CPSI exam.
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Capital Region Workshop With CEU Opportunity
FREE! Hosted By Red Cross / USTA Eastern
Tuesday, May 16
Saratoga Spa State Park
9:00am- 3:30pm (lunch included)
Are you prepared to open your aquatic facility in 2017? Do you have an AED or are you curious why you would need one? Need programming revenue at your facility? Let Red Cross help! AND Learn about all of the support USTA Eastern can provide to help develop and/or enhance tennis programs in your community including resources, grants, and equipment.
Must RSVP by Friday May 12th to NYSRPS or call 518-584-0321.
Learn More
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SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Downstate Conference
White Plains, NY
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Conference information coming soon!
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NYSRPS Membership Updates
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Town of Perinton Recreation & Parks Department 
Recreation Supervisor - 55+ Programs
Starting Date: June, 2017
Starting Salary: $41,445
Application Deadline: May 10, 2017
This is a professional recreation position involving responsibility for planning, organizing and supervising one or more specific programs at a recreation facility.
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Employment Opportunity Page is for Job Seekers Too!
NYSRPS members enjoy a variety of benefits, including having exclusive access to the Employment Opportunities page on the NYSRPS members-only page.
This section enables agencies to post openings in their department and also allows NYSRPS job seekers the opportunity to share their resume.
Most recently, NYSRPS was contacted by Missouri Recreation and Park Association's Executive Director Jan Neizert to share MOPARK's member, Ryan Atkinson is moving to Syracuse, NY. He is bringing a wealth of experience to his future employer, as well as NYSRPS and would like to reach out to hiring departments. Welcome Ryan and are pleased to share your upcoming move to New York with NYSRPS members.
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2017 Annual Conference Photos Available!
Bill Kastner of Moonlit Memories took some great shots for
us at the Annual Conference. All of the Awards Dinner photos are here. You can see them all at this link:
And a lot of people shared some great candids (Thank You!) - you can view those too at this link:
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May The Forth...Be With You!
Malta Parks & Recreation Event a Success
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May The Forth (Be With You!) party, celebrated at the
Malta Community Center was a big hit.
Families enjoyed a movie, snacks and several stations including make your own light saber!
(Josephine Daly pictured on right with crew from Malta)
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GVRPS Annual Meeting
Friday, May 12, 2017
1-4pm
Henrietta Recreation Center
605 Calkins Road, Henrietta
Free for GVRPS Members
CEUs $4 (pending approval)
Join us for lunch and an educational session/tour of the new Henrietta Recreation Center. Peter Wehner, Lead Architect from Passero Associates, will present along with Jack Moore, Henrietta Town Supervisor and Jason Kulik,Director of Parks and Recreation.
GVRPS Summer Camp Staff Training
Thursday, June 22, 2017
8:45am-noon
Henrietta Recreation Center
605 Calkins Road, Henrietta
Cost: 1-20 Staff - $5 per person
21+ staff - $100 fee
Additional $10 fee per non-member agency
This program emphasizes leadership and teamwork development for your
Summer Camp Staff. Games generator, geocaching, mindfulness and more!
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North Country Recreation and Leisure Service Professionals Update
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Best Wishes John!
Congratulations Caitlin!
NYSRPS would like to wish John Taillon a very happy retirement. John served 33 years and as the Town and Village of Canton Recreation Director for 30. He was instrumental in establishing NYSRPS Regional Partner, NCRLP.
Caitlin Boreyko is taking the reins now and brings a wealth of recreation experience and enthusiasm to this position. Good Luck Caitlin!
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North Country Recreation and Leisure Service Professionals Workshop
On May 3rd, NCRLP welcomed Kimberly King of the Red Cross in for a half day workshop. Her presentation covered many areas relative to park operations and safety.
The Red Cross is scheduled for several workshops across NY so be sure to check the Events Calendar on nysrps.org for dates.
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Central New York Recreation & Park Society Annual Award Winners
The CNYRPS Awards Luncheon was held Friday, March 3rd at Uriah's Restaurant in Liverpool.
David M. Guokas Memorial Award
Teresa Roth (Village of North Syracuse)
Outstanding Service Award
William Lansley (Onondaga County)
Young Professional
Patrick McGinnis (City of Binghamton)
Program Leader
Gulia Eyvazova (Town of DeWitt)
Elected Official
John Becker & the Town of Sullivan Board
Elected Official
Richard C. David (City of Binghamton)
Distinguished Citizen
Helen Carroll (Town of Cicero)
Distinguished Citizen
Joe Magliocca (City of Oneida)
Stewardship Award
Michael Kasch & Patrick Benz (Town of Cicero)
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Special Event
Mother/Son Superhero Party (Town of DeWitt)
Special Event
Holiday Carousel Rides (City of Binghamton)
Excellence in Landscape Design
Riverfront Park & Bennett Street Improvement Project (Town of Cicero)
Exceptional Facility Design
Camillus Splash Pad (Town of Camillus)
Exceptional Park Design
Lonergan Park (Village of North Syracuse)
Exceptional Park Design
Our Space at Recreation Park (City of Binghamton)
Fran Tokar Scholarship
Marisa Lobelson (SUNY Cortland)
ABCD Award
Dawn Maurer (Town of Cicero) |
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NYSRPS Finance Committee Seeks Representatives
The Finance Committee is currently seeking 2 qualified applicants--one from a Regional Partner and one from an NYSRPS Affiliate organization- to serve for the 2017-2018 year.
For qualifications and more information please contact:
NYSRPS Board Treasurer, Nathan Nagle
nnagle@Horseheads.org
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Final Meeting for 2016-2017 Board
May 18th, 2017
10:00 am - Saratoga Springs, SPA State Park
NYSRPS Executive Board is gathering for its final meeting of this Board's year. We would like to say a very special Thank You to outgoing Past President, Paul Blake for serving (once again)! Paul's leadership has been instrumental in guiding NYSRPS into the flourishing Society it is today.
Guests are always welcome to join Board meetings. Please contact
Lisa Morahan, Executive Director if you wish to attend.
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Junior Tennis Foundation Grant
The Junior Tennis Foundation (JTF) was incorporated in 1979 as a non-profit organization to raise funds for junior and adaptive tennis within the Eastern Section.
Grants can be used to initiate or expand tennis activities, start instructional programs and/or leagues for junior players, and for adaptive tennis programs.
The JTF Grant will be available to all not-for-profit organizations, with an emphasis on National Junior Tennis and Learning Chapters (NJTL).
Applications are due May 15.
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Summer Fun!
2017 Amusement Park Tickets Now Available
We have the 2017 Amusement Park Ticket form ready for you to download. Parks include: Darian Lake, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Hershey Park, Lake Compounce, Morey's Pier, Mountain Creek, Sesame Place, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Six Flags New England and Splish Splash.
The NYSRPS Consignment Ticket Program offers greatly discounted theme park tickets to your department for resale. Earn $1.00 per ticket sold and help NYSRPS raise funds. It is a WIN-WIN program!
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RED CROSS SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY!
The Red Cross Lifeguard Management is pleased to announce a limited time offer of their online course, now discounted 50%.
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We want to share your news!
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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