We are always looking for ways to help better serve our members - especially as it pertains to training opportunities. Please take a few minutes and fill out this  membership survey  by  Friday, November 10.

Register now and bring a non-member for FREE! Don't miss this opportunity to network with other members, earn CEUs and learn about topics in the field. Join us on Wednesday, November 15 at PSECU in Harrisburg . The day includes: General Session: Park Champions - Advocating for the Future of Parks & Recreation presented by Jayni Rasmussen, from NRPA. Jayni recently received the Professional Award for Women in Advocacy. The afternoon breakout sessions include: Crafting Your Parks and Rec Advocate Story and Volunteer Management.  Learn more and register. You're all welcome to attend the board meeting after the breakout sessions from 2pm-4pm.

On Wednesday, March 20, Marc Mero, Former WWE Wrestling Champion and Author of "How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet," reached the pinnacle of sports-entertainment success - then lost it all - but in the process discovered what's most important in life. Everyone faces adversity. "It's not how many times you get knocked down, it's how many times you get back up. You can do anything you set your mind to!" Get ready to be inspired! Watch for more details to follow soon on registering online and our brand new conference micro-site.

This prestigious award will be presented to TWO nominees for their park that demonstrates the integration of green and sustainable practices. One award will be for a passive recreation park and the other for an active recreation park.The winners will be recognized at the Annual Conference & Expo and will receive a commemorative tree and engraved marker to be installed at each park. Click here to apply.

50th Annual Therapeutic Recreation Institute

"Making Everyday Great since 1968"

Deadline: December 15, 2017 The Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Institute offers educational programs for attendees who are therapeutic recreation specialists and activity coordinators. The Institute is scheduled for June 5-8, 2018 at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton in Lancaster, PA. Download Educational Session Proposal Form

The PRPS Internship Program assists students in making an effective transition from the classroom to the professional world. It is designed to give students the opportunity to explore the parks and recreation field and develop their professional interests.The intern serves one academic semester fulfilling the following responsibilities within the PRPS Office. View the full description here, and to apply, contact Niki Tourscher. 

Seasonal staff can drive you crazy! They're often young, easily distracted, have goals and issues unrelated to the workplace, and can be unreliable at best. But most of them can be trained and coached to be great employees if you take the time to work with them. Read more on Dig It!