| WVRPA
Is |
Actively concerned with recreation, parks, therapeutic recreation, conservation and
environmental education, programs and issues.
A blend of professional volunteers, lay citizens, educators and students who are aware of
the mental, physical, social and economic values of parks and recreation.
A non-profit educational leisure service organization.
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| WVRPA Strives |
TO UNITE into one organization, all conservation, recreation and park personnel in the
state of
West Virginia
.
TO PROMOTE professional objectives.
TO FOSTER
AND
MAINTAIN high standards of professional qualifications and professional ethics.
TO STIMULATE
AND
PROMOTE a widening interest in recreation in local communities and statewide through the
conservation and development of the resources of the state of
West Virginia
.
TO PROMOTE
principles and standards for the improvement of recreational services and to encourage
study and research in professional relations. |
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| WVRPA
Provides |
Opportunities for interaction and the exchange of ideas with recreation and park
professionals from all types of agencies. Networking with your peers can prove to be an
invaluable asset.
Legislative
advocacy on behalf of
West Virginia
's recreation and park interest in
Charleston
and
Washington
,
D.C.
National
representation through affiliation with the National Recreation and Park Association,
representation on NRPA's Southeast Regional Council.
Joint annual
conference with West Virginia Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Association. Also bimonthly board meetings and special mid-year board meetings in which
the entire membership is welcome to attend. |
ritter park, huntington, wv
photo by Brandon Clark |
Outreach Committee:
created to provide management assistance to park and recreation agencies throughout
West
Virginia
.
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