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Types of Membership
Agency Membership
A public, private, voluntary, or non-profit agency serving the leisure service field. Includes recreation departments, college staff and military. This membership category also includes commission boards and student chapters.
Click here for to view the Agency Memberships application.
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Professional - Individual who principally engages in the delivery of recreation or park services.
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Affiliate - Serves as a layperson to the leisure, recreation or park field.
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Student - Attends a full time (12 credit hours) leisure service curriculum, such as recreation, parks, tourism, or physical education.
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Retiree - Has been employed full-time in leisure services, was a former member for at least five years, and is retired from active service.
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Commercial - Provides or sells products or services to leisure, recreation or park agencies.
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Part-time - Seasonal or individuals who work in the field part time. Note limited membership service because of minimal membership fee)
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Business Partnership and Commercial Membership
Attending a trade show is a great way for your company’s products and services to get noticed. However, your sales can increase in New York even more by becoming a Business Partner or Commercial Member of NYSRPS. The simple fact is that people buy from people they know and trust. By becoming involved as a member, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with the leisure service professionals in New York State – relationships that will naturally generate sales.
Click here to view Business Partner and Commercial Membership applications.
Life Membership
Upon retirement from active service, Life Membership can be conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated professional meritorious over a period of at least 10 years.
Click here to view the Lifetime Membership nomination form.