Recreation Connections Manitoba E-Bulletin

Recreation Connections Manitoba

February 20-22, 2019

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President's Luncheon & Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Noon – 2:00 PM

The President’s Luncheon and Awards Ceremony proudly recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups and communities who have shown leadership and innovation in advancing the recreation sector. Join us in celebrating the effort, commitment and achievements of the 2019 award recipients.

PRAIRE CROCUS AWARD
The Prairie Crocus Award is the most prestigious award presented by Recreation Connections Manitoba and honours a professional who has made a significant contribution to recreation, therapeutic recreation, parks and/or leisure services within the Province of Manitoba.

Jocelyn Macleod
Nominated by Susanne Moore

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
The President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement recognizes a recreation professional or group of recreation and allied sector professionals who have made a substantial contribution through a regional or provincial recreation project, initiative, program or event.

Westman Physical Literacy Committee
Nominated by RCM Board of Directors

AWARD OF MERIT
The Award of Merit will recognize a community group, organization or municipality for excellence and innovation in the provision of recreation, therapeutic recreation and/or parks programs and services at the community level.

Glenboro 55+ Games Committee
Nominated by Glenboro Community Development Corporation

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Student Leadership Award is presented to a student attending a post-secondary institution who has made a significant contribution to recreation, therapeutic recreation, parks and/or leisure services through his/her volunteer activities, work experience and academic studies.

Janelle Bohunicky
Nominated by Colleen Plumton, University of Manitoba

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The Therapeutic Recreation Award of Excellence recognizes and honours a therapeutic recreation professional who has made a significant contribution in the field of Therapeutic Recreation within the Province of Manitoba.

Maem Slater- Enns
Nominated by Jennifer Klos

OUTSTANDING RECREATION FACILITY AWARD
The Outstanding Recreation Facility Award recognizes a recreation facility in Manitoba that demonstrates outstanding
or unique innovations in efficiency or accessibility.

Sunova Warren Arena
Nominated by Rosser Woodlands Rec Commission

CPRA AWARD OF MERIT
The CPRA Award of Merit nationally recognizes an individual/organization/community group/corporation for an outstanding
contribution in the parks and recreation sector in each province and territory.

Recreation Opportunities For Children Eastman
Nominated by RCM Board of Directors

For more information on the award recipients or the 2018 President’s Luncheon & Awards Ceremony please visit HERE or call (204) 925-5748.

Pre Conference Event

Tickets are still available for this great event!

Pre Conference Event

Recreation Connections Manitoba will be hosting a new event attached to the 2019 Annual
Provincial Recreation Conference – The Municipal Parks and Trails Forum.
This forum will be held on Tuesday, February 19th, 2019, at Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park, Winnipeg.

Program Brochure
Online Version
PDF Version

Please note that this event is separate from the 3-day Annual Conference and will need to be purchased as a separate ticket

2019 Green Jobs Program

CPRA is now accepting applications for Summer 2019 Green Jobs!

Through this program, CPRA will fund 500 jobs next summer by providing provide direct financial support (via wage subsidies) to municipalities, Indigenous communities and other sector organizations, allowing them to offer new summer job positions that focus on green career-related activities.

The goals of the Green Jobs Initiative are to:

Aquatic Management Course
Date: February 23, 2019
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Sergeant Tommy Prince Place
Registration is now open

Aquatic Supervisor Training
Date: June 4 and 5, 2019
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: TBA - Portage la Prairie
Registration is now open

Employment Opportunities

RCM has job postings on our website! Members can post job openings free of charge!

Check out some of the current opportunities posted:

Northern Water Smart Instructor – LifeSaving Society-Manitoba Branch (Deadline: March 6, 2109)

Account Manager -Recreation Refrigeration Service Sales -Winnipeg– Poster- CIMCO Refrigeration (Deadline: Open)

Camp Counsellor – Municipality of Springfield (Deadline: February 8th, 2019)

Recreation Director– Spruce Lakes Recreation District (Deadline: February 8th, 2019)

Executive Assistant – Broadway Neighbourhood Centre (Deadline: Open)

Facility Supervisor / Ice Technician – Dakota Community Centre (open)

Facility Operator – Town of Beausejour (Deadline: Open)

To view all of our current employment opportunities, click HERE

Value of Membership

As a member of Recreation Connections Manitoba, you are part of a great community
with numerous resources! We offer Professional Development and Training Opportunities, so keep a look out on our bulletins for upcoming events. If you would like to take part in RCM committees or working groups, please contact us!

For Membership information, click HERE