Boards and Commissions
This page is created with and for members of appointed and elected boards to provide them with an opportunity to learn and share from each other. Please consider becoming a member of the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association. For membership details click here.
One of the primary sources of information for Boards & Commissioners is the monthly article of “Board Talk” which is printed in every MRPA Review. These articles provide relevant information relating to your roles on your Board/Commission. Click on the relevant Section to view your article of interest.
| Board Talk | |
| June 2009 | Transportation Alternatives |
| May 2009 | Economic Benefits |
| April 2009 | Newly Elected Boards |
| March 2009 | Surviving the Financial Times |
| February 2009 | Self-Assessment |
| January 2009 | Value of Association Membership |
| 2008 | All articles for the year 2008 |
| 2007 | All articles for the year 2007 |
| 2006 | All articles for the year 2006 |
| 2005 | All articles for the year 2005 |
| National Recreation and Park Association Citizen Branch Inforamtion | |
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NRPA Citizen Branch Membership |
| NRPA Board Member Resource Guides |
| Members Please Click Here for Links to the Information Below |
| Advisory Board Member Resource Guide |
| Independent Citizen Board Member Resource Guide |
| Semi-Independent Citizen Board Member Resourse Guide |
| Park Advocate Handbook |
| Other Resource Information / Guides | ||
| Link | Source | Description |
| Members Please Click Here for Links to the Information Below | ||
| Board Development | Board development training, accountability and governance in the Canadian Voluntary Sector – even being a Canadian site it does contain a lot of information that can be used here | |
| California Parks & Recreation Society | Branding Your Parks & Recreation: As an Essential Community Service | |
| Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners | Massachusetts Public Library Trustee Handbook | |
| California Parks & Recreation Society | Parks Give Hope & Direction Videos | |
State & DCR Info
Get Your Dept of Conservation and Recreation Park Passport and start exploring your state parks! Collect all 76 stamps in your passport and experience the diverse natural, cultural and recreational resources that span DCRs 450,000 acres.
More Information
MRPA Affiliates
USTA is a not-for-profit organization
committed to promoting and developing the growth of tennis and
increasing participation in the sport in New England by offering quality
recreational and competitive programs for people of all ages and
abilities.
MRPA is a state affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association
For links to other associations click here.