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UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS |
| VT Conference on Recreation Taking place IN PERSON October 13th & 14th, 2021 Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT Exhibitor Registration is now open! Exhibitor Brochure available here! Attendee registration is now open with early bird pricing through September 10th! |
| VRPA Performance Showcase Update The VRPA's annual Performance Showcase will NOT be taking place again this year in 2021. The VRPA hopes to form a committee with those interested in helping determine the future of this event. The VRPA hope to continue to connect artists and professionals around the state, but would like to hear input from those interested on the best format to do this moving forward. If you are interested in working on a revised Performance Showcase event format for the future, please contact Jessica Brodie, VRPA Executive Director. |
| Upcoming Training Courses: See below for some great virtual training programs and sessions happening soon! Be sure to check the registration deadlines for each of these courses. VRPA Annual Conference - Oct. 13th & 14th CPO (Certified Pool Operator) Course - March 2022 PMT (Playground Maintenance Training) Course - February 2022 Maintenance Workshop - May 2022 Summerama Camp Staff Training - June 2022 Registration Links for all the above courses can be found here. |
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VRPA Annual Report
Click Here to view VRPA's 2020 Annual Report
Click Here to view VRPA's 2019 Annual Report
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Executive Committee
Ally Vile, CPRP - avile@essex.org - President (2022)
Rob Peterson, CPRP - robert.peterson@vermont.gov - President Elect (2022)
Scott Hausler, CPRP - shausler@hartford-vt.org - Past-President (2022)
Melissa Cate, CPRP - mcate@burlingtonvt.gov - Treasurer (2022)
April Cioffi, CPRP - aprilc@rutlandrec.com - Secretary (2022)
Brett Leonard, CPRP - bleonard@sburl.com - Member
Drew Pollak-Bruce - dbruce@segroup.com - Member
Joanne Putzier - jputzier@burlingtonvt.gov - Member
Reuben Allen - reuben.allen@vermont.gov - Member
Jessica Brodie - jessica@vrpa.org - Executive Director​