DELEGATE REGISTRATION OPEN!
As the Alberta Government eases public health measures, we urge you to mark April 24-26 in your calendar for the 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show! We are planning to deliver an IN-PERSON Conference. All current public health requirements will still be followed at the time of the conference. If we can not meet in-person, we will be delivering a virtual conference instead. Attendee registration is now open!
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SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION OPEN!
The 2022 Trade Show is over 50% sold, so you don't want to wait! You will need an Associate Membership for 2022 in order to participate, and you can renew or purchase that today by clicking here! Most of you have already received an email from marina@strategicmeetingdesigns.com explaining the registration, but if not, please click the button below to learn more!
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CALL FOR SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
The RFP Annual Conference Silent Auction is back! Bidding will take place in-person on Monday, April 25th all day, and close at 9:00pm (one hour before the Trade Show closes). If you, your company, or your employer have anything to donate, email office@aarfp.com or just bring it to the registration table at conference.
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The 2022 Conference will kick off with two separate activities to choose from. The traditional well-loved Fun Run, and the historic Skip Hayden Memorial Golf Tournament. You can find all the details to register for both on the 2022 Conference Website. If you ONLY want to register for the golf tournament, click here, fill out your details, click next, and choose the tab that says Golf Tournament Only!
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We are looking forward to finally being able to honor our award winners for 2019, 2020, and 2021 at the 2022 Conference.
Because we are fitting 3 years of awards into 1 year, the Long Service Awards, with the exception of the 30, 35, 40, & 45 year awards, will be honored at the Presidents' lunch on Monday, April 25th.
The AARFP Board met to discuss options for the Award Banquet in detail due to the inability to host a Conference in 2020 & 2021. RFP plans to capture what was lost in 2020 & 2021 at the 2022 Awards Banquet by:
- All 2019 award recipients that would have been recognized at the 2020 Awards Banquet will be recognized at the 2022 Awards Banquet;
- There will not be a new set of 2020 awards recognized in 2021 unless it's an award that did not have an award winner from 2019;
- The 2022 Awards Banquet will recognize the 2020 and 2021 Student Achievement Awards collectively as there have been fewer courses offered in 2020 and this will likely apply in 2021.
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Deadlines for Nominations was February 15th. If you need an extension, contact office@aarfp.com |
AARFP AGM
April 25, 2022 12:30 pm
Red Deer Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
The next AARFP AGM will be held in Red Deer on Tuesday, April 25th at 12:30pm. Please consider joining your Board of Directors to provide education, consultation and advocacy for people involved in recreation facility operations.
What Does the Board Do?
- Governs and directs the affairs of the Association
- Oversees the financial business of the Association
- Ensures accountability to the membership in all RFP matters
- Provides strategic leadership and education in the area of recreation facilities
- Provides fellowship opportunities
What Are the Benefits to You?
- Influence the development of the RFP Association
- Enhance your leadership and communication skills
- Experience in policy development and organizational governance
- Participate in the strategic direction of RFP
- Introductions to and the opportunities to network with – industry experts, partner associations, politicians, and other recreational professionals
- Exposure to provincial and national issues and trends in recreation facilities
- Opportunity to take one RFP course per year at no cost
What Positions Are Available?
- Secretary/Treasurer
- Education Representative
- Aquatic Representative
- Building Maintenance Representative
- Associate Representative
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SPRING 2022 LEISURE LINES |
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Check out the 2022 Spring Leisure Lines issue for the following:
- Winter Landscape battle into Spring
- An Aquatic Transitions - Red Cross to Lifesaving Society
- What's Going on up there? Alberta Roofing Contractor's Association
- Stop Activity Damage to your Beautiful Floors
- How are you? What does posing this question actually tell you?
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Join the first RFP Fitness Connect Session to network with other multi-use facility fitness specialists! We will be reviewing topics such
- Group fitness classes
- Personal training
- Education/training
- Helping your customers feel comfortable during the “endemic” stage of COVID.
This will be an opportunity for group discussion, sharing resources, and learning! RFP recognizes that fitness experts who work in community-based multi-use facilities operate differently than private organizations and we would like to create a network for YOU! Join us during the connect session to join the network!
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If you have not already done so, it is time to renew or purchase your 2022 RFP Membership! Benefits include:
- RFP Certification Courses
- Annual Conference
- Online Connect Networking Sessions
- Free Job & Ad Postings
- Access to archived Leisure Lines
- Phone or email tech support
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The Alberta Government recently announced that it is easing public health measures. The Restriction Exemption Program is no longer in effect. However, RFP will still be honoring the host facilities' requirements as we access their facilities to offer our courses. We will contact all registered students by email two weeks prior to the course to inform them about any additional requirements.
Upcoming RFP courses:
March 7-8: Building Maintenance 1 (Sylvan Lake)
March 7-8: Pool Operator 1 (YMCA Lethbridge)
March 14-17: Pool Operator 2 (YMCA Lethbridge)
March 21-24: Arena Operator 2 (Beaumont)
March 28-30 Leadership Skills (Calgary - Vecova)
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RECREATION FACILITY
MANAGMENT CERTIFICATE:
This program was developed between Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and RFP, in order to deliver both technical and management skills specific to the recreation industry to aspiring supervisors and managers.
Certificate requirements are:
Management Skills for Supervisors (RDP)
Arena Operator Level 1 (RFP)
Pool Operator Level 1 (RFP)
Park and Sport Fields Level 1 (RFP)
Building Maintenance Level 1 (RFP)
If you have completed some of the courses already, why not get the rest for a certificate?
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SAFETY RECREATION FACILITY OPERATOR CERTIFICATE:
Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) and RFP, have partnered to offer four educational certification opportunities and technical skills related to the operation of recreation facilities.
Four Distinct Certification Programs:
- Arena Safety Operator
- Aquatic Safety Operator
- Building Maintenance Safety Operator
- Parks and Sport Fields Safety Operator
To learn more about each program, CLICK HERE. You will need to complete courses from both AMHSA and RFP to achieve your certificate. |
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