2025 GRPA Committees
Annual Conference
The Annual Conference Committee oversees all aspects of the Georgia Conference
on Recreation and Parks. It has specific responsibilities for planning, organizing
and conducting all programmatic aspects of the conference.
Athletics
The GRPA State Athletic Committee is charged with the responsibility of the
organization, conduct, supervision, and evaluation of an athletic program on a statewide basis for its members and affiliated groups.
Awards
The Awards Committee is responsible for administering all GRPA Awards
Programs in accordance with criteria and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Documents
The purpose of this committee is to insure that: the Manual of Policies and Procedures
is kept current and up-to-date, review and recommend changes as needed and serve
the Association, officers, board members, and general membership in any other related
document preparation.
Leisure Careers
The purpose of this foundation is to administer funds and programs that enhance
professional development in the field of recreation, parks, conservation and leisure
services in the State of Georgia.
Chair- Eddie Canon
Editorial Board
The Editorial Board is responsible for editorial content and for ensuring
advertisement and publishing is accomplished so that each issue of the association's professional journal, Recreation and Parks in Georgia is of highest quality. Editorial content should represent the broad interests of the Association’s membership.
Education & Outreach
Continuing professional education is essential to professionals who are constantly striving to remain current with technological
developments, trends, and innovative practices. To maintain viable, effective, high
quality leisure services for residents of the state, it is imperative that professionals are
given opportunities to participate in continuing education programs.
Hall of Fame
Chair- Eddie Canon & Craig Sowell
Membership Services
The Membership Committee is be responsible for the interpretation and
administration of the state association's goal and objectives pertaining to the
category of member. They should solicit and encourage qualified professional
and lay persons participating in the recreation, park, and leisure services field to
apply for membership.
Parliamentarian
Chair- Craig Sowell
Public Policy
Prepare and/or support legislation favorable to the interests of parks, recreation, conservation and the environment in Georgia. Review and support the legislative program of the National Recreation and Park Association. Work to defeat legislative issues detrimental to the park and recreation movement. Work closely with the state and national senate and house members to advise them of the position of GRPA on legislative issues. Educate the GRPA membership annually on the legislative package and direct their support. Develop a budget each year for the GRPA Public Policy goals and objectives. Maintain a legislative communications network to assist in the quick dissemination of information on legislative issues and provide timely contacts with elected officials.