Virginia Recreation & Park Society 's Annual Conference provides access to a field of leaders and financial decision makers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Vendors:  New Tuesday Expo in 2018!
Come Saturday to Cycle or Golf!
2018 VRPS Annual Conference
Hilton Richmond Hotel

Saturday, November 3 - Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Exhibit Hall:  Sunday, November 4, 2018:  2-6pm

*NEW THIS YEAR*
PreconPRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
Spend your Saturday with VRPS!

Virginia Capital Trail Bike Tour

Come on a bike ride with Cat Anthony, Executive Director of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. Learn about the Virginia Capital Trail, how Henrico's history played out on a national stage, the Revolutionary War, and other relevant topics. Cat will also discuss nonprofit management to include marketing, funding, and enhancements of trails. Participants will also get a brief history of the Virginia Capital Trail and its Foundation while participating in a bike ride that starts at Dorey Park and goes along a portion of the Virginia Capital Trail.

Transportation will be provided to Dorey Park. Shuttle pick up outside of the hotel at 1pm. Bikes and helmets will be provi ded.

Questions?  Contact Jeannie Murray.

Virginia Capital Trail Bike Tour Flyer

 

You may register for the bike tour as part of your conference registration.  If you have already registered and would like to add the tour, select registration type "SESSION OR TICKETS ONLY" and then add the tour under "Available Sessions".  Contact vrps@vrps.com with registration questions.

 

VRPS Golf Tournament

Join us for the 2018 VRPS Golf Tournament! Your fee includes: golf, cart, range balls, and a box lunch. Sponsorship opportunities are available at many levels. Form your team and let's see who can "Swing It".

$80/Golfer
Check-in Begins at 11AM
Shotgun Start at Noon
Need a team?  Contact Mark Pinney.

AppTHE APP IS COMING!

The full event schedule, including education sessions, events and the exhibit hall, is now at your fingertips with this year's conference mobile app! The app is free and available for iPhone, iPad and Android users.

Once installed, search for "VRPS" and you'll have instant access to awesome features, like:

 

- The full event schedule
- Contact info of other attendees
- Social sharing on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
- Detailed info about speakers, exhibitors and sponsors
- Notifications of important updates, special offers and more
- Log in to create your personal profile, add items to your schedule, and invite fellow attendees to meetups. 
  Registered participants can also use the access code sent via email to log in, so check your inbox! 

Registered Delegates and Exhibitors will receive email notification when the app is available for download so that you may start connecting with fellow attendees and create your personal schedule! Check out this quick video tutorial on accessing all the unique features of the conference app.

Prefer not to download the app? A web version will also be available.
AuctionAUCTION
3 Ways to Bid!

Weekend Auction Bids Accepted
Thanks to a generous donation by MUSCO Lighting, the Foundation of VRPS will be accepting bids for a once-in-a-lifetime Richmond Raceway April experience (retail value $4,000).  Stop by the Foundation table in the conference registration area to submit your bid beginning at 2pm, with registration on Saturday, through Monday evening at 6pm.



Silent Auction

The Silent Auction takes place during Sunday Exhibit Hall hours (2-6pm).  Winners are contacted via cell and expected to return for on-site payment and retrieval of their item(s) at 6pm Sunday.

NEW for 2018:  Live Auction

Enjoy a live auction for select items on Monday at 6pm during the President's Reception in the foyer outside the ballroom, immediately preceding the Awards Banquet.  Auctioneer Todd Brown (Fairfax County Park Authority) will entertain attendees as he auctions select items to include hand crafted art pieces and culminating in the Victory Lane NASCAR package. 

Auction Questions?  Contact Foundation of VRPS President Greg Sager.
Have items to donate?  Please complete a donation form.

Auction proceeds benefit the Foundation of VRPS Education Endowment.  The Education Endowment has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships and assisted dozens of students and professionals with their education.
DelegatesDELEGATES

Full registration includes:
SUNDAY registration includes:
  • All educational sessions
  • Sunday Facility Tour (space is limited)
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Exhibit Hall Tailgate
MONDAY registration includes:
TUESDAY registration includes:
  • All educational sessions
  • Sunday Exhibit Hall Tailgate
  • Does NOT include Socials
Interested in the Sunday facility tour?  It's free as part of FULL and SUNDAY registrations, but pre-registration is required - space is limited.

  1. Select the tour when registering.  Or,
  2. Contact vrps@vrps.com if you have already registered and would like to add the tour
ExhibitorsEXHIBITORS

Also Available:

Registration Packet Stuffers
Tabletop Brochure Placement
Conference App Advertisements

Hotel information is provided to registered exhibitors in their conference registration e-confirmation.  The VRPS room block deadline is 10/12 or until the block fills.
Non-member VRPS Exhibit Hall pricing includes a one-year Commercial membership to VRPS.

Each Commercial Member will receive:
  • access to online Membership Directory, to include corporate logo, website URL, and Social links in Commercial Member listing
  • member agency department mailing list upon request
  • copies of Professional Magazine and President's Newsletter (3 per year of each publication)
  • 10% discount for advertising
  • membership certificate, free job bank and classifieds postings
  • full use of Members Only sections of www.vrps.com
  • two individual Commercial Representative memberships for a total of 2 individuals representing the commercial organization
  • listing on VRPS "Preferred Vendors" webpage, to include hotlink to website
  • listing in Virginia Parks & Recreation magazine and VRPS Presidents Newsletter on full page representing preferred vendors - (6 publications/year - distributed electronically to entire VRPS membership.
ExpoNEW IN 2018!
Tuesday November 6 Vendor Expo
Included with Exhibit Hall Booth Purchase


Setup:  8-11:30am
Tear Down:  2-3pm

11:30am-12:30pm Lunch (provided)/Indoor Expo Hall
  • 6' table, 2 chairs
  • Free WiFi
1-2pm Equipment Showcase and Outdoor Education Sessions
  • 20'x20' spaces provided as requested
  • Multiple spaces may be requested as needed for equipment size
  • Potential opportunity to speak (speaking interest indicated by vendor via Online Registration - Committee will Select Speakers)
SponsorsSPONSORS

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