NFRPS

❗❗Application Deadline EXTENDED! 📣📣
The application for Leadership NY is due September 15th.

If you missed the deadline to apply for LNY, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! ✨A second chance to invest in your future. Apply here: https://forms.gle/E768hCeUe2bRsYhi7

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please reach out to NYSRPS at [email protected] or 518-584-0321. We will be happy to help guide and support you in completing the application for LNY!

Upcoming CPSI courses, including one in Hamburg! To register, please visit https://newyorkstaterecreationampparksociety.wildapricot.org/event-5743348

NFRPS will provide up to two scholarships for up to $500 each. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the application by September 15: https://bit.ly/nfrps24scholarship. You will be notified by September 30 if you are selected as a recipient.

New York State Recreation & Park Society
Parkitects
Town of Hamburg Department of Youth, Recreation & Senior Services

RSVP to [email protected]

Sign up to bring something: https://bit.ly/nfrps2024picnic

Good morning GVRPS Membership and Friends,

It's almost May and we are inching towards Summer so it’s time to start thinking about Summer Camp! This is a friendly reminder of our Coffee With The Department of Health, next Friday, May 3rd at Perinton Recreation and Parks

In partnership with the Department of Health, Perinton Recreation and Parks & Aquatics, – we are excited to offer an opportunity to hear from the Department of Health, and what you can do to prepare for a smooth summer.

The morning event will be held at the Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, 14450 from 8:30-11:30am.

Registration here: https://forms.gle/gRj1iCshaZUdeg7D8

Check the flyer and registration form for more information.

Have a great Wednesday!
Your GVRPS Executive Board

Date announced for Youth Mental Health First Aid - join us on June 4 in Orchard Park. 2 hours of online pre-work is required to be completed before the in-person class.

Don't forget to RSVP to Kristin for our next meeting on April 18 and save the date for other upcoming activities!

Who from WNY is attending the NYS conference in a couple weeks?!

Make sure to start planning which path you will take to get to our 2024 NYSRPS Annual Conference at The Queensbury Hotel We can't wait to see you there!

We need you!

Our next meeting will be at Orchard Park Public Library on April 18th. Please RSVP to Kristin at [email protected].

Thank you to D'Youville University for hosting us today and educating us on esports!

Here is our updated meeting schedule!

Last day to register for the Early Bird Registration is TOMORROW!!

Register here: https://newyorkstaterecreationampparksociety.wildapricot.org/event-5231033?fbclid=IwAR3LgL39oeZ8pAKiTmlmqX1j9MqfL2Mh1t7ylCyD8-3X3GJlCUM1d2ZDIpo

Recognize the stars in Recreation!⭐ Submit your nominations today for the 2024 NYSRPS Awards. Visit our website link for more information: https://newyorkstaterecreationampparksociety.wildapricot.org/awards24

UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 2/28 AT 11PM!

Interested in attending the 2024 NYSRPS or NRPA Conferences but looking for some financial aid to make it happen? NEW NFRPS professional development scholarship applications are due by this Sunday!

NFRPS is committed to the continued professional development of its members and this scholarship is intended to fund up to four members’ attendance of the 2024 New York State Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference OR the National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference. Requirements: Applicants must currently be employed (part-time or full-time) in the field of parks and recreation and be a NFRPS member in good standing OR be a student residing or attending a college in Erie or Niagara counties. The student must be at least a matriculated major in a four-year accredited Recreation, Leisure Services, Park Management, Sport Management, or equivalent program and enrolled in a minimum for 12 credit hours.

We are grateful to D'Youville University for hosting our next meeting and excited to learn about their e-sports program and check out their new e-sports arena!

RSVP to [email protected].

https://form.jotform.com/240325176195153

Are you on NRPA Connect? You should be!

Connect today, get answers to your park and recreation questions and gain valuable insights from your peers in the profession.

https://connect.nrpa.org/home

RSVP today if you can join us for our meeting this Thursday! Courtney Carroll, Executive Director of New York State Recreation & Park Society will be our guest speaker.

[email protected] by February 6

Are you interested in becoming YMHFA certified, or having your staff become certified?

NFRPS is looking to host a free training this May.

Reach out to Jacie at [email protected]

Courtney Carroll, Executive Director of New York State Recreation & Park Society will be our guest speaker.

RSVP to Kristin at [email protected] by February 6.

Due to the snowstorm last week, we had to cancel our meeting at the Orchard Park Public Library. Luckily, we were able to reschedule! Join us April 18.

We're excited for this opportunity at Buffalo Museum of Science next month! Be sure to RSVP!