April 18, 2018
Top 5 reasons to attend the Therapeutic Recreation Institute
 
1.  Networking with professionals from across the state
2.  20 professional workshop sessions for one low fee
3.  Continuing Education Units
4.  On-site recreational resources
5.  Central location with numerous regional recreation opportunities

S pace is limited for the TRI Pre-Conference. Register now! The Pre-Conference: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care will be held on Tuesday, June 5.
  
Learn more about the TRI and download the  TRI Registration Guide. Interested in Exhibiting, click here.
April 22 is Earth Day - Help end plastic pollution!
 
Earth Day Network, the organization that leads Earth Day worldwide on April 22, announced that Earth Day 2018 will focus on mobilizing the world to End Plastic Pollution, including creating support for a global effort to eliminate single use plastics along with uniform regulation for the disposal of plastics. EDN will educate millions of people about the health and other risks associated with the use and disposal of plastics, including pollution of our oceans, water, and wildlife, and about the growing body of evidence that decomposing plastics are creating serious global health problems. Find out ways to get involved this Earth Day.

Let us know on Facebook what your Department or Organization is doing for Earth Day.
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New Webinar! Bike Friendly Business
 
Join us for this FREE webinar on April 26 from 11am-12pm to learn how becoming a Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) can positively impact these issues that are common to many organizations. Bikes are Good for People and Business and Health and the Environment!

The League of American Bicyclists BFB program can help you build a more positive workplace culture, attract employees and customers, and increase sustainability targets. Consider leading by example in your community and earn a nationally recognized BFB designation!  Find out more and register today.
Park & Rec Month coming soon!
 
July is Park & Recreation month and the theme is " A Lifetime of Discovery." The NRPA toolkit is now available. We all know this weather isn't helping us think about the summer months. But while you are busy getting pools ready and maintaining the parks in this cold spring weather share some photos with us on the PRPS Facebook page. 
PRPS Events
 
Swimming Pool 101: (September 19-20)
Recert Class: (September 18) Mechanicsburg
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
Resource Operations (October 18) Cabela's
Other Events
 
 
Conference & Expo Journey
by Ashley O'Neill & Dan Russell
 
The 71st Annual Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society Conference & Expo was held March 27th - March 30th and featured a NEW location at Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center in Pocono Manor, PA.

The 2018 conference and expo hosted about 400 attendees as they embarked on a journey to find the "Spirit of Recreation." Exciting new vendors, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and fun-filled socials provided a full itinerary as professionals set off on the four-day adventure! Continue reading on the blog
Congratulations Linda Manning!
Linda Manning retired from DCNR on April 13 after 27 years of service as the Supervisor of the Technical Assistance Section in Partnerships. Enjoy your retirement Linda!
Welcome New Members in February
 
Samantha Appleton, Upper St. Clair Twp. Rec. & Leisure; Joshua Bell, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; Lisa Bowser, Downingtown Area Rec. Consortium; Susan Buck, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; Kyle Derry, Ross Township Parks & Rec. Dept.; Heather Dighe, Lancaster Recreation Commission; Marcus Dolny, Topton Borough; Tina du Monceau, Turf Equipment & Supply Co.; Heather A. Engbretson, GAI Consultants, Inc.; Keith Gerber, York City Recreation & Parks Dept.; Christopher Green, Gilmore & Associates, Inc.; Rick Hart, Jump Start Sports, LLC; Kate Jeffries, East Norriton Twp. Parks & Rec.; Tracy Kreiger, Dover Twp. Rec. & Park Dept.; Maura Marasco, Upper St. Clair Twp. Rec. & Leisure; Kim Mooney, Plymouth Twp. Rec. & Park Dept.; Joanne Morelli, Middletown Township-Bucks County; Michele Pilotta, Bethel Park Recreation Dept.; Lisha Rowe, National Park Service; Brad Salsburg, Britton Industries; Kevin Sanders, Harrisburg Dept. of Parks and Recreation; Trynda Schoonover, Topton Borough; Amanda Slutsky, Rookie Sports Club; Jason Smith, Downingtown Area Rec. Consortium; Roger Tenant, Jr., Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; Vince Visoskas, Downingtown Area Rec. Consortium; John J. Wilkes, Jr., Jackson Township Luzerne County; Terry Williams, City of Warren; Judd Wolfe, Dover Twp. Rec. & Park Dept.; Dean A. Yaukey, Phantom Entertainment






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