The Virginia Recreation and Park Society Uniting all professionals, students, and interested lay persons engaged in the field of recreation, park and other leisure services in the Commonwealth of Virginia into one body. PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER 2013 Annual Conference From the Keynote, to 70+ sessions, to social events,, to the Expo - there’s a lot happening in James City County Pages 2-4
MAY 2013 2012 Awards
Around Virginia
Awards & Citations are looking for the best of the best - so show us what you’ve got!
The Service Areas and Resource Groups have ways for you to get involved.
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Legislative Update & Foundation
Looking Ahead
What went on in the General Assembly, and what does this mean for you?
See what’s in store for the coming months and beyond. NPSI, Leaf Peepin’ in Maine, 2014 call for committee members and more.
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The 2013 Management Conference, hosted by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities, was held in February. Over 70 management professionals from across Virginia attended this bi-annual conference. Speakers from across the country brought information and experience that will help us move our organizations forward.
Once again VRPS partnered with Toro to offer a fun and educational workshop for athletic field, irrigation and turf maintenance personnel. New material included pesticide and fertilization application. Guest speakers Dale Getz, CSFM with Toro, and Mike Goatley with Virginia Tech once again joined us for an informative seminar.
Held at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House, the Management Conference had exceptional speakers, fantastic food, and wonderful accommodations. In addition, thanks to the hard work of the Fredericksburg staff, this was the most profitable Management Conference ever!
Special thanks to the four host localities - Salem, Fairfax, Henrico and Chesapeake.
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