52 Ways to Use Your VRPS Membership: Week 5, E-Update

Week Five:  E-Update
by Nancy Turnage, VRPS Central Office

Enjoy this members-only weekly publication to stay abreast of news pertinent to:

• the society,
• the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA),
• peer agencies,
• commercial representatives and sponsors,
• certifying bodies,
• peers, and
• industry activity.

E-Update is a great place to promote your event and share information, from legislation to leisure.  Recipients are strong in number.  You may also retrieve archived editions online, back to 2010, from the VRPS website.

Stay Strong, Relevant, and Engaged.

52 Ways to Use Your VRPS Membership: Week 4, Management Conference

Week Four:  Management Conference
by Nancy Turnage, VRPS Central Office

VRPS Management Conference is held every other year in late winter/early spring.  This exciting and informative educational conference is designed specifically for professional managers, directors, and administrators in the recreation, leisure, and parks profession.  The 2013 conference will focus on "Unique Management, Practices and Principles" to:

• help enhance leadership and management skills,
• inform of growing trends in the profession, and, most importantly,
• maximize resources and build partnerships.

A strong team of Fredericksburg VRPS'ers is preparing for your arrival and an excellent 2-day symposium.  Your Virginia Recreation and Park Society membership affords you a conference discount; make plans to earn CEUs, network, and grow!

Stay Strong, Relevant, and Engaged.

52 Ways to Use Your VRPS Membership: Week 3, Byline

Week Three:  Byline
by Nancy Turnage, VRPS Central Office

Not only are VRPS publications a wealth of information, they are great venues in which to be published.  In 2012 alone, VRPS enjoyed over six guest writers and topics ranging from Succession Planning to Civic Engagement to personal and professional experiences.

Magazines are published three times each year:  Spring, Summer, Fall.  Deadlines are January 31, May 15, and October 15, respectively.

Stay Strong, Relevant, and Engaged.

52 Ways to Use Your VRPS Membership: Week 2, Hertz Discount

Week Two:  Hertz Discount
by Nancy Turnage, VRPS Central Office

Heading somewhere fun and/or far this year?  Your VRPS membership affords you rental discounts and a free upgrade.  

Login to the VRPS website to print your Hertz discount card.  Remember, your login id is your email address.  If you've forgotten your password, follow the link to reset it.

Stay Strong, Relevant, and Engaged.