Genesee Valley Recreation and Park Society

06/08/2026

Good Afternoon GVRPS Members and Friends,

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 GVRPS Professional Development Scholarship!

This scholarship offers up to $2,250 in funding to help one of our members attend the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA – September 29-October 1. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, get inspired, or bring fresh ideas back to your agency, this is an incredible opportunity to invest in your professional journey.

📌 Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 10
📄 Application Link Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWopMfQQgHVLf-Kh69LUmEO_icD8XJCo-OWU2OxjSiEx81Qw/viewform?pli=1

Full details and the eligibility criteria included on the Google Form.

Important Note: Previous recipients are welcome to apply again, but priority will be given to new applicants.

Let’s keep growing the future of parks and recreation together!

We can’t wait to review your application.

05/13/2026

Good Morning GVRPS Members and Friends,

This is a friendly reminder of an exciting job opportunity from our friends at the Webster Parks and Recreation, Webster NY.

The department is currently seeking a full-time Recreation Leader to join their team. This is a 40-hour work week position with weekends and evenings required. This position is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting athletic and/or leisure time activities for one or more specific segments of a total recreation program. Duties include assisting with program development and implementation with a focus on program instruction.

More information can be found here: https://www.websterny.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=103&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Recreation-Leader-96

Please apply by email to [email protected]. Deadline is this Friday, May 15th.

Have a great day!

Department: Parks & Recreation Starting Pay: $21.96 - $28.98 per hour Category: Full Time Position: Recreation Leader Job...

04/27/2026

Good morning GVRPS Members & Friends,

Happy Monday! We are excited to announce that voting is now officially open for the upcoming 2026-2027 Executive Board! This is a key moment in shaping the future direction of our organization, and we encourage all members to participate. We are excited as we have an amazing group of candidates from a variety of different recreation departments, some new and some returning faces but all excited to bring their ideas to the Executive Board!

The positions up for vote this year are President Elect, Treasurer, Secretary and Member At Large.

2026-2027 GVRPS Executive Board Voting Details:
Vote Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf91-1Q9gzXy0_jnd8VtD0mdujSydu2KHeNnV_Fr1V6VgVHYA/viewform?usp=header

On the ballot, each candidate for each position has provided a brief summary of themselves and their goals for the role. Please take a moment to review this information and make your decision.
Deadline to Submit Votes: NEXT Monday, May 4th at 3:00PM.

In order for your vote to count, you need to be a current member of GVRPS and submit your ballot by Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 3:00PM. ONLY ONE BALLOT IS ALLOWED PER MEMBER.

If you have any questions about the voting process, please feel free to reach out to either Stacie Paris at [email protected] or me (Joe Battaglia) at [email protected].

We value your input and look forward to your participation in this important process!

Thank you for your continued support of GVRPS & the field of recreation!

The Nominations Committee is proud to present the following candidates for the 2026-2027 Genesee Valley Recreation and Park Society Executive Board. In order for your vote to count, you need to be a current member of GVRPS and submit your ballot by Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 3:00PM. ONLY ONE BALLOT IS...

04/17/2026

Good afternoon GVRPS Membership and Friends!

SAVE THE DATE! It's time to welcome warmer weather and cap off the 2025-2026 GVRPS year!

We invite all members and friends to join us for a relaxing day at King's Bend Park- North Lodge in Pittsford for our Annual Meeting! We will review the 2025-2026 year, reveal the results of our 2026-2027 Executive Board Ballot, and share goals for the year to come. The event is FREE and will include a complimentary lunch and an after meeting social as a thank you to our members. The festivities will begin at noon!

Schedule of Day:
12:00PM- Lunch
1:00PM- Recreation Connection
1:30PM- Annual Meeting Starts
3:00PM- Social time!

Each attendee should fill out their own form.

Thank you to our awesome sponsors, MRC Recreation, Parkitects and LaBella Associates for their generous support for making this event possible!

Please RSVP by Monday, May 4th. Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvj36uLSZd7CldfUIj_MMSb4YXLQzZ5sCnN2GvxQJSRpF5hw/viewform

Address:
King's Bend Park- NORTH LODGE
170 W Jefferson Rd
Pittsford, NY 14534

Thank you so much for your continued support of GVRPS and the field of recreation! We will see you there!

04/09/2026

Good morning GVRPS Membership & Friends,

Our friends with the Finger Lakes region of New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) have a few Recreation Therapy opening that they would like to share with the membership!

These positions including (3) Recreation Therapists and (2) Senior Recreation Therapists. The minimum qualifications include bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Education.

The link below includes the job postings. Just scroll down to Recreation Therapist to see the various position descriptions.

https://opwdd.ny.gov/career-opportunities/clinical-positions

Thank you so much for your continued support of the field of recreation and GVRPS. Have a great day!

Clinical positions within OPWDD perform a wide range of duties to provide care to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Positions within this category include treatment in areas such as Social Work, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology.

04/07/2026

Good Afternoon GVRPS Membership & Friends,

We hope you are having a nice Tuesday! As a friendly reminder, our 2026-2027 GVRPS Executive Board Nominations are OPEN and due NEXT TUESDAY! The Nomination Form can be found here: https://forms.gle/owdvUAkYnb243uyL7

Please consider nominating a colleague or even yourself if interested in serving on the GVRPS Executive Board. We would love to have representation from all corners of the Genesee Valley Region! Here are the details:

Do you know an exceptional professional who would like to expand their professional knowledge and experience by volunteering to serve on the Executive Board? Perhaps you may be interested? Whether you are brand new into the field or a seasoned professional of the field, the board welcomes the sharing of ideas and concepts from all of corners of the society.

To make your 2026-2027 GVRPS Executive Board Nominations:.
-Confirm membership status, please fill out the information for the professional in the areas for the position you'd like to nominate them for. Include their name, agency, title, phone number and email.

Nominations are due by NEXT TUESDAY April 14th, 2026. The term of office runs from June 2026 to June 2027 except for Member at Large, which is a 2 year term.

For more information, on what entails the role of President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Member At Large, please see the attached photo.

If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Paris at [email protected] or at (585) 429-8234.

Thank you for your participation and support of GVRPS and the field of recreation. We look forward to receiving your completed nomination forms!

03/25/2026

Good Afternoon GVRPS Members and Friends,

We're pleased to share an exciting job opportunity from our friends at the Penfield Recreation Department.

The department is currently seeking a Senior Citizen Program Specialist to join their team. Please see the Town of Penfield Employment Opportunities website and Employment Applications that can be sent to the Town of Penfield’s Human Resources Office, ATTN: Amorette Miller, Director of Human Resources, 3100 Atlantic Ave, Penfield, NY 14526 or emailed to [email protected].

Any questions can be sent to Andrew Urckfitz at (585) 340-8660 or [email protected].

03/23/2026

Good Morning GVRPS Membership & Friends,

We hope you had a nice weekend. The GVRPS Executive Board is excited to announce that our 2026-2027 GVRPS Executive Board Nominations are NOW OPEN! The Nomination Form can be found here: https://forms.gle/owdvUAkYnb243uyL7

Please consider nominating a colleague or even yourself if interested in serving on the GVRPS Executive Board. We would love to have representation from all corners of the Genesee Valley Region! Here are the details:

Do you know an exceptional professional who would like to expand their professional knowledge and experience by volunteering to serve on the Executive Board? Perhaps you may be interested?

To make your 2026-2027 GVRPS Executive Board Nominations:.
-Confirm membership status, please fill out the information for the professional in the areas for the position you'd like to nominate them for. Include their name, agency, title, phone number and email.

Nominations are due by April 14th, 2026. The term of office runs from June 2026 to June 2027 except for Member at Large, which is a 2 year term.

For more information, on what entails the role of President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Member At Large, please see the attached photo.

If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Paris at [email protected] or at (585) 429-8234.

Thank you for your participation and support of GVRPS and the field of recreation. We look forward to receiving your completed nomination forms!