Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society
Strategic Plan
2011-2015

Initiative 1- Expand Membership Base

Objectives:
A. Raise professional membership to 250
B. Increase number of student members

Actions:
a. improve recruitment/retention efforts with professionals
b. promote membership at related conferences
c. develop and implement recruitment opportunities for students

Initiative 2- Improve the Quality of Membership Services

Objectives:
A. Improve communication to membership
B. Monitor member satisfaction

Actions:
a. produce a timely newsletter of quality
b. maintain a website which is up to date and useful
c. respond to membership survey results

Initiative 3- Enhance Continuing Education Opportunities Specific to Member Needs

Objectives:
A. Provide training opportunities relevant to member needs
B. Meet PRPS budget expectations regarding education programs

Actions:
a. continue research/needs assessment efforts with members
b. develop and implement programs
c. explore development of alternative formats for programs
d. contribute to overall PRPS education efforts

Initiative 4- Develop Initiatives Regarding Public Awareness and Public Policy

Objectives:
A. Encourage recognition of Therapeutic Recreation Week
B. Enhance legislative and governmental agency awareness of therapeutic recreation and activities
C. Monitor and respond to relevant legislative and regulatory issues

Actions:
a. develop and implement a plan for celebrating TR week
b. develop a cooperative plan for public policy networking and action with related professional organizations
c. enhance level of involvement with PRPS legislative effort.
Initiative 4- Ensure that Society Documents are Up-to-Date

Objective:
A. Review society documents and update as needed

Actions:
a. develop and approve strategic plan for 2011-2015
b. review society documents and revise as needed