Texas Recreation and Park Society

In celebration of National Park and Recreation Month running from now to August 30, TRAPS has a BIG goal! Our TRAPS: Because We Care campaign is our first-ever charitable giving campaign and we have a goal of raising $10,000 to support our mission through our four pillars: Connection, Advocacy, Resource, and Education (CARE). Give today! Every dollar counts! You can also support the campaign by creating your own video telling us why you CARE. Submit here (https://lnkd.in/grvid-u2) and we’ll share on TRAPS social channels. For more campaign information and to donate visit: traps.org.

The TRAPS Board of Directors candidate nomination process is currently open! From now through August 19, nominations will be accepted for the following positions: President-Elect At Large Director 2 East Region Director North Region Director South Region Director To learn more about the specifics about each position and the remaining nominations timeline, head to the link here: https://lnkd.in/gAzA7Z_F

The TRAPS: Because We Care campaign is running now through August 30! For the next 6 weeks, you can contribute to our first-ever charitable giving campaign in celebration of National Park and Recreation Month. We have an ultimate goal of raising $10,000 to support our mission through our four pillars: Connection, Advocacy, Resource, and Education (CARE). Give today! Every dollar counts! For more campaign information and to donate visit: traps.org.

The TRAPS: Because We Care campaign is TRAPS first-ever charitable giving campaign. It is running from now to August 30 in celebration of National Park and Recreation Month, with the goal of raising $10,000 to support our mission through our four pillars: Connection, Advocacy, Resource, and Education (CARE). Give today! Every dollar counts! For more campaign information and to donate visit: traps.org.

WE CARE about our agencies and their communities while recovering from Hurricane Beryl. Parks and Recreation is essential in times of need, and we support you in your recovery efforts.

TRAPS is currently accepting Education Session Proposal Submissions for the "West Region" and the "Central Region" workshops. TRAPS welcomes proposals on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: - Innovative program development - Sustainability and environmental stewardship - Community engagement and inclusivity - Technology in park and recreation management - Health and wellness initiatives - Leadership and staff development - Park design and maintenance - Therapeutic recreation Submit today! West Region (Closes 7/12): https://lnkd.in/g8JTtKrx Central Region: (Closes 7/26):  https://lnkd.in/g3kvimRA

Are you planning to attend the Park Operations and Planning Branch Meeting TOMORROW June 26th? The event is FREE & Open to any TRAPS member. Join us to learn about the "Do’s and Don’ts for Rain Events: Irrigation Practices for Athletic Fields." Register today: https://lnkd.in/gch-4xPW

TODAY is the DEADLINE for North Region Workshop Education Session Proposals! TRAPS welcomes proposals on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: - Innovative program development - Sustainability and environmental stewardship - Community engagement and inclusivity - Technology in park and recreation management - Health and wellness initiatives - Leadership and staff development - Park design and maintenance - Therapeutic recreation The North Region Workshop will be held on Monday, November 4th in Denton.  Submit your proposal TODAY: https://lnkd.in/g_piDw3m

The spring issue of the TRAPS Magazine is out! In this issue, we take a look back at all the fun and professional development that was had at the 2024 Institute through education sessions, the welcome social, expo, Danny Boykin Memorial Golf Tournament, maintenance rodeo and so much more. You can also read how parks and recreation professionals, organizations and projects are making a difference at the 2024 TRAPS Annual Awards. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gRytb8As

With National Recreation and Park Association's annual conference a few months away, they have recently released their award honorees and two of TRAPS' own have been recognized! Congratulations to Cassie Paddock, F&YP Chair, City of Schertz, Recreation Manager and Miranda Maloy, F&YP Chair Elect, City of Lewisville, Recreation Supervisor for being awarded the NRPA Young Professional Fellowship. Cassie, Miranda, we’re looking forward to cheering you on at the NRPA conference later this year!