EASTERN SERVICE AREA

ESA LTI Scholarships Minimize

The LTI will take place at Wintergreen Resort from April 22 - 24, 2012.  For more information, visit the LTI page.  Two scholarships are being offered.  Each will pay half of the early bird member registration fees.  All scholarship applications must be received at the VRPS Central Office before close of business on February 3, 2012.  Applicants will be notified of their award status prior to the early registration deadline. 

This scholarship is for Eastern Service Area Professional members.
 
Click here for the scholarship application.
 

 

  
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General Information Minimize

Vision

To broaden and strengthen the knowledge, influence and diversity of the Eastern Service Area through effective communication, continuous partnerships, responsive services, increasing membership and member agency support.
 

Mission

To unite all Eastern Service Area members, professionals, students, and interested parties in the parks, recreation and leisure service field and provide the opportunity for networking, leadership, new and innovative training, education, scholarships and volunteerism, while fulfilling the mission of VRPS. 

  
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Training Wheels of Recreation Minimize

Friday, March 16, 2012
9:00am-5:00pm
Lamberts Point Community Center
1251 W. 42nd Street
Norfolk, VA 23508
REGISTER EARLY…LIMITED SPACE
Lunch is on your own
Cost: $10 in Advance & $15 Onsite

Space is Limited!

Registration will be available online soon!

Printable Registration Form

Printable Flyer

  
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2012 Meeting Dates Schedule Link

2012 Officers for VRPS Eastern Service Area

 VRPS-Eastern Service Area

2012 Meeting Schedule
All meetings will be held at 3pm; unless otherwise noted
 

DATE
PLACE
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Suffolk
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Newport News
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Williamsburg
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Portsmouth
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Norfolk
June 4th & 5th
Back to the Basics Training
TBD
June, July & August
Via email-due to summer programs
September 8-11, 2011
Annual Conference
Wintergreen
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Chesapeake
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Newport News
Friday, December 7, 2012
Holiday Social
TBD


Click here to view the Eastern Service Area by-laws.

2011 Meeting Dates Schedule

 

  
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2012 Board of Directors Minimize

Chair:
Tamara Brown, City of Suffolk Parks and Recreation
tbrown@suffolkva.us
757-514-4501

Vice- Chair:
Hugo Morrison, City of Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism
hmorrison@nngov.com
757-247-8603

Secretary:
Jacqueline Johnson, City of Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space
Jacqueline.johnson@norfolk.gov
757-441-1785

Treasurer:
Rebecca Bradford, City of Portsmouth Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services
bradfordr@portsmouthva.gov
757-391-3241

Communications Chair:
Kay Sumner, City of Newport News Parks and Recreation
ksumner@nngov.com
757-247-8955

Statewide Activities Chair:
Matt Johnson, City of Newport News Parks & Recreation
amjohnson1@nngov.com
757-591-4573

Training and Education Chair:
Kevin Kaul, City of Chesapeake Parks & Recreation
kkaul@cityofchesapeake.net
757-421-7151

Representatives at Large:
Roberto Ramos, City of Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space
roberto.ramos@norfolk.gov

Kelly Harcum, Isle of Wight County Parks & Recreation
kharcum@isleofwightus.net

Immediate Past Chair:
DeRocke Croom, City of Williamsburg Parks and Recreation
dcroom@williamsburgva.gov
757-441-5834
 

  
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