News & Announcements

At its July 27, 2020, meeting the Academy Board of Directors approved the Bylaws Committee’s recommendations for changes to the Academy’s Bylaws. In its review, the Bylaws Committee discovered clean up language was needed to follow current practices, and, in a few cases, substantially alter the Bylaws. Re-numbering of sections is required due to additions. The last update to the Academy’s Bylaws was in 2014.The current Bylaws state any revision(s) or amendment(s) to the Bylaws require a majority vote of the membership by mail ballot. Your Bylaws ballot will be mailed January 13, 2021 so watch for it in the mail. A separate document outlining each change and the rationale behind the change is attached HERE.

It is that time a year! Please look for your AAPRA dues invoice for 2021 to arrive in your inbox today. After January 31, 2021, a $25 late assessment will be applied, so please make sure to pay no later than January 31.

The National Gold Medal Award Program, offered by the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration (AAPRA), announces applications will be available January 6 for the 2021 National Gold Medal Award Program, sponsored by Musco Lighting and in partnership with the National Recreation & Park Association. The online application will be available at https://aapra.org/National-Gold-Medal-Award.