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2023 RNS Annual Conference Evaluation
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RNS is here to provide the sector with valuable professional development opportunities and the chance to connect and learn from one another across the proince. One way in which we do that is through our annual conference.
We want to build a strong sector that is equiped to build healthier futures through recreation. Each year we choose presenters and topics that touch on trending topics or issues in the recreation sector to give recreation professionals, students, volunteers, organizations, and municipalities the latest tools and skills to work through these successes and challenges. While also letting loose and having fun!
Work hard, play harder. We strive to make each conference better than the last! We hope you all had a great time connecting and learning from one another and would appreciate any feedback you have!
25 years and counting - here's to many more!
Help shape next year's conference by filling out this short evaluation form here!
2023/2024 RNS Board of Directors - Slate of Nominees
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The Board of Directors of Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) is pleased to announce the Slate of Candidates for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Nominations will take place at the AGM on October 11, 2023, at noon at Digby Pines Resort. Nominations can still be taken from the floor that day if a candidate completes all of the required application documents and has submitted them to RNS.
For more information go to Board Nominations.
There will be an election for the two open positions available for Director at Large (1 year). Please see the application and resumes of the candidates below.
RFP Open for the Municipality of Cumberland 5-year Active Living and Recreation Strategy
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The Municipality of Cumberland is beginning the process of creating its new 5-year Active Living and Recreation Strategy with a high priority on rural recreation. They are currently seeking a consultant to help with this process.
Closing date is October 25, 2023 at 2 pm
Find the full request for proposal here.
Positions Open for the 2023/2024 RNS Board of Directors
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RNS has several openings to serve on the RNS Board of Directors for 2023/2024. Those interested in serving in any of the opened positions, or wish to nominate someone, are invited to fill out the application/nomination form and return it by October 6, 2023
Positions available:
- President Elect (1 year term as Pres. Elect + 2 Years as President + 1 year as Past President)
- VP Monitoring (2 years)
- Director at Large (2 year)
- Director at Large (1 year)
- Director at Large (1 year)
- Recording Officer (1 year)
- VP Finance (2 Years)
- Director at Large – Student (1 year term)
Find out more about each role and the accompanied documents here
Funding Available for the 2023 RNS Annual Conference
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If cost is a barrier, we are happy to be able to provide a limited number of subsidies towards the 2023 RNS Annual Conference registrations and accommodations, thanks to funding from the Province of Nova Scotia. Funding of up to $15,000 is available to individuals from the following equity-deserving groups: 2SLGBTQIA+,African Nova Scotians,Indigenous Persons, Other Racialized Persons, Persons with a Disability, and youth (ages 29 and under) and funding up to $5,000 is available for Provincial Recreation Organizations.
Beyond Barriers 4 Inclusion Certification Series for Sport and Recreation
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RNS has partnered with Simply Good Form to bring you the Beyond Barriers 4 Inclusion: Leadership in Recreation and Sport certification course. Elevate your leadership skills with this course that will give you the skills and tools to create welcoming, inclusive, and equitable spaces.
Find out more here.