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PENNSYLVANIA STATE PARK SOCIETY
The Pennsylvania State Park Society (PSPS) is a non-profit
charitable organization and branch of the Pennsylvania
Recreation and Park Society, Inc. (PRPS). It is actively
concerned with recreation, conservation, and education
programs and comprised of a blend of professionals who
are aware of mental, physical, and social values of outdoor
recreation and education. Membership into this branch organization
is open to all active or retired DCNR employees only.
Purpose and Objectives
• To unite DCNR employees in Pennsylvania into one
organization.
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To foster and maintain high standards of professional qualifications
and ethics.
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To represent its members where and when professional representation
is desirable.
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To stimulate interest in DCNR programs, recreational use,
development and conservation, and contribute to the discussion
of problems relating to park recreation within Pennsylvania.
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To promote relationships among other organizations and
agencies that have mutual interests.
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To encourage and promote programs of professional training
for all DCNR employees.
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To protect the interests of DCNR employees, as a group,
in situations where their professional interests are involved.
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To encourage study and research on matters of professional
interest.
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To support the Secretary of the DCNR and all of his/her
Directors in the attainment of common objectives.
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To function in any other manner that may further the interests
of the DCNR and its personnel.
PSPS Memorial Fund
The Memorial Fund was started in 1978 as an off-shoot
of the PSPS for the express purpose of providing modest
financial assistance to permanent Bureau of State Park
employees or immediate family members of such employees.
Assistance has been provided in the area of scholarships
toward post-secondary education and grants to assist in
times of tragedy. To comply with current tax law, the fund
has been established as a non-profit organization separate
and distinct from PSPS.
All awards are made in memory of three deceased original
members of the society: Gerald Kemper, Paul Feather, and
Donald Clewell. Since the first awards in 1978, the Memorial
Fund has awarded 36 scholarships in the total amount of
$17, 450. Two awards in the amount of $500 and $750 are
made twice a year.
For more information on the criteria for the award of
scholarships or grants, please contact any of the board
or PSPS representative.
Why should you join PSPS?
• Sponsor and attend various workshops.
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Present special programs and topics at various workshops.
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Develop, present, and attend educational programs at the
annual PRPS conference.
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Publish articles of interest in the PRPS magazine.
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Represent DCNR interests on the PRPS Board of Directors.
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Provide a forum to meet, socialize, and discuss areas of
common interest.
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Become eligible for discounted personal liability insurance.
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NETWORK! NETWORK! NETWORK!
PSPS Board Members
President
Jason Baker
President Elect
Beth Grove
President Past
George Calaba
Treasurer
Dan Bickel
Secretary
Jesse Taylor
Park Region 1 Representative – Bob Deffner
Park Region 2 Representative – Deanna Schall
Park Region 3 Representative – Scott Hackenburg
Park Region 4 Representative – David Fry
Central Office Representative – Keith Taylor
Retiree Representative – Terry Wentz
For more information on PSPS, please contact any Society
member of the PRPS office at:
Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
2131 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
814.234.4272
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