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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.

	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.

	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.
	Outreach Committee: created to provide management assistance to park and recreation agencies throughout West Virginia.
	WVRPA REVIEW, the bimonthly association magazine. It provides a forum for members to submit articles, news items and commentary of interest to other members.
	Publication of an annual Membership Directory, which is distributed to all members.
	Promotion of special programs such as Discount Ticket Sales Programs, Hershey's National Track & Field Youth Program and Major League Baseball Diamond Skills Competition.
	Certification of Park and Recreation Professionals. For information on the certification program, contact the Association office.
	All members may participate in Committee activities.
	Practical informative workshops. These professional education sessions are held periodically at various locations throughout the state. Many award CEU credits.