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Letter from the President
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March has come in like a lion and hopefully it will leave like a lamb. It won't be long until spring is in the air. I don't know about you, but I know I am looking forward to it!
Along with spring being just around the corner, our NYSRPS annual conference is just around the corner as well. I would like to personally extend an invitation for you to attend. This year the conference theme is "Celebrating the Golden Age" and will be held on April 15-17 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. I would like to thank each of our conference chair's Julie LaFave and Kristine Zingaro as well as their entire committee and office staff for putting together an awesome itinerary that includes excellent educational opportunities as well as outstanding social events for you to enjoy. The Marriott Syracuse Downtown is the former Hotel Syracuse that has been restored to its original 1924 glory. I have no doubt you will be "wowed" by its beauty.
Conference highlights include two excellent off-site opportunities. The first is the chance to view Onondaga County's Lakeview Amphitheater which was opened in 2015 and is a premier concert venue in Upstate New York that hosts national performers from across the country. With a 17,500 seating capacity and Onondaga Lake as a back drop, it makes for an impressive and unique facility. In addition to the amphitheater, conference registrants will also have the chance to visit the state-of-the art Carmelo K. Anthony Practice Facility and the Carrier Dome which plays host to Syracuse University Athletics. This is a unique opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at the facilities of a top Division I athletics program. Each of these are opportunities that you don't want to miss.
The State conference is an excellent opportunity for the top professionals, vendors and students from across the state to gather and learn and interact with one another. The conference is something I look forward to every year and I really hope you can join us. As a Central New Yorker, I would love to have you come to my "hometown" and enjoy what it has to offer for a few days. We have a great event planned and would love to see you there!
Sincerely,
Eric A. Bacon, MS, CPRE, CPR
NYSRPS President
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78th ANNUAL NYSRPS CONFERENCE & EXPO
Syracuse Marriott Downtown April 15-17, 2018
REGISTER NOW!
Almost one month away! Be sure to register today for the NYSRPS Annual Conference & Expo. Enjoy an inspiring keynote speaker, fantastic array of sessions, exhibits and some great evening festivities packed into three days of networking and camaraderie.
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CONFERENCE APP LIVE- SEE FULL PROGRAM DETAILS!
NYSRPS is pleased to unveil this year's complete program via our conference app. Our app is a great way to take advantage of real-time conference planning. Get up-to-the-minute details on sessions, speakers, social events, exhibitors and more! Download the EVENTSENTIAL app from your phone's app store or
view from your desktop.
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NYSRPS ANNUAL AWARDS FINAL CALL
Good work deserves to be recognized!
The Annual Awards Committee would love to receive a few more nominations for deserving candidates before officially closing the opportunity.
The Good Guy / Good Gal Award
Nominees must have membership with NYSRPS, are individuals actively involved
in the Society and in activities related to the field of leisure services. Candidates should show a track record of unselfishly contributing time, expertise, and effort to further the principles and goals of the field of leisure services.
Therapeutic Recreation
Nominees must be a member of NYSRPS or NYSTRA with a minimum of
5 years in the field. Nominees are deserving of recognition for dedication
and commitment in the field of therapeutic recreation or in helping to
provide programs for people with disabilities.
In an effort to encourage submissions by March 9th, please contact Awards Chair, Charry Lawson directly with your nominee's name. The Awards Committee will assist with obtaining substantiating paperwork for the nominee's acceptance.
DEADLINE MARCH 9th
Download the Nomination Packet
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FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIP FINAL CALL
The NYSRPS Friends Foundation is pleased to announce its annual scholarship opportunity is now open for applicants.
This scholarship is available to undergraduates and graduate college students who are majoring in the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services field. (A major in Physical Education does not meet the requirements of this scholarship.)
Applicants must be residents of New York State and be attending an accredited college in New York State on a full-time or regular part-time basis. The Friends Scholarship will be presented at the Annual Conference during the Awards Dinner on Monday, April 16th.
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ONLY 7 DAYS TO GET IN THE GAME!
Play "March Madness" Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament to benefit the Annual Conference!
Participate in this year's tournament for a chance to win great prizes! Proceeds to benefit the NYSRPS 2018 and 2019 Annual Conference.
Top three winners announced at the Annual Conference.
GET IN THE GAME!
First, you must register to pay for your brackets. Once registered, your event confirmation email will include a link to register choices. Bracket selection begins Monday and ends at noon on Thursday, March 15th. Contact Tournament host Ryan Rockefeller for additional information.
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College Alumni Socials Being Planned
Join old friends, classmates, professors and more from your Alma mater at the Annual Conference. Stay tuned for participating colleges and details!
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RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW!
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY MARCH 14th
The Marriott is holding a block of rooms for NYSRPS Annual Conference attendees at the low nightly rate of $139. Reservations
must be made with the link below (or on nysrps.org- venue page) by March 14th, 2018 to receive this special rate.
A daily parking fee of $15 per day is INCLUDED in this $139 for overnight guests, so be sure to secure this terrific low rate!
Book your room today!
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NYSRPS Thanks Our 2018 Annual Conference Keynote Sponsors
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NYSRPS Thanks Our 2018 Annual Conference Social Sponsors
ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE
SPONSORSHIPS
NOW AVAILABLE!
Consider sponsoring the 2018 NYSRPS Annual Conference & Expo. There are several options available to show your support of NY's park, recreation and therapeutic recreation professionals.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
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Join the Albany Business Review on Friday, March 23
7:30 - 9:00 am
at
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park
for an in-depth discussion on the economic landscape of the North Country-now and in the future. Be a voice for the Parks and Recreation community!
Learn More and Register
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WELCOME BABY LINCOLN!
Town of Henrietta Recreation Supervisor Craig Ross, and girlfriend Crystal Madsen, had a baby boy on Monday, January 15th. Lincoln Joseph Ross, 9 lbs. 13 oz. is an adorable addition to the Parks and Recreation family. Congratulations to the new Mom and Dad! -NYSRPS
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Educational Opportunities
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A new toolkit for Promoting Participation in Community Life, developed by Richard Baron, contains sixty-six practical first steps that community mental health providers can take to more effectively support people to maximize their participation in everyday community life.
You are invited to download
Jump Starting Community Inclusion today - and, to further support utilization of the Toolkit, join us for a one hour
Jump Starting™
webinar on April 12th, 2018 (1pm EST). We will be reviewing the document and hearing from some of the innovators who have begun the process of policy, program, and practice change.
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CPSI CLASS COMING SOON!
Mark your calendars for September in Syracuse! NYSRPS will be hosting a CPSI certification course. More information and specific date to be announced soon.
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Park Advocacy Day celebrated on March 5th, 2018 was a terrific success. NYSRPS President Eric Bacon, Past President Jeff Myers, and Executive Director Lisa Morahan enjoyed a day of advocacy with Parks and Trails New York leading the way.
Pictured above is Assemblyman John T. McDonald (center) with representatives of Friends from Peebles Island State Park, Letchworth State Park, John Bown State Park, Parks and Trails New York and NYSRPS Executive Director, Lisa Morahan.
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THANKING LEGISLATORS FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF PARKS AND PARK PROFESSIONALS
Governor Cuomo's New York State Fiscal Year 2018-19 Executive Budget Proposal invests in our parks and shared green spaces. Although changes at the federal level have made this a difficult budget year for New York State, Governor Cuomo stands by the environment and continues to make significant investments in State Parks and Historic Sites, and the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF).
Learn More
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ANNUAL MEETING
The NYSRPS Executive Board invites all to attend this year's annual meeting Tuesday, April 17th at noon during the Annual Conference in Syracuse.
Enjoy a presentation of 2017 Year in Review and our end of year fiscal report. All Exxecutive Board meetings are open to all and we enjoy having guests. Please attend!
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