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 Navigate for Success
NOVEMBER 2014 Around Virginia
Management Conference
VRPS & Foundation
There’s so much going on at the 60th Annual Conference. From socials to education, exhibit hall to networking - it’s all at the Homestead! Don’t miss out!
Agencies making news - CAPRA re-accreditation, awards and recognition.
Now is the time to sign up for the 2015 Management Conference in Suffolk.
Service Area News, Foundation highlights and welcome to the 2015 VRPS President.
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We’re Packed & Ready…Are You?? Get the latest information inside on what to pack, how to plan your days, and what to expect in sessions, the Exhibit Hall, socials and more! Arriving at the Homestead When you arrive, you can pull up to the front door, follow the red carpet into the Great Hall and your car will be valet parked for you and your luggage will meet you in your room. There is also limited self-parking at the top of the hill. The nightly parking fee is included in your room rate. Check-In: Resort check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. If you arrive prior to 4:00 p.m., you may check your luggage with the Bell Desk and enjoy the resort until your room becomes available. Checkout on Tuesday is at 1:00 p.m. so you don’t have to skip sessions to pack! The daily Resort Charge covers high-speed wireless Internet access in guest rooms and resort public areas, in-room Keurig coffeemakers (pack your own favorite flavors!), afternoon tea, access to the fitness center, tennis 1 courts, and gratuities for housekeeping staff. Newspapers are available at the bell stand and the concierge at no charge.