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BENEFITS
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Professional/ Affiliate
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Associate
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Student
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Alumni
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Opportunities for professional development networking, socials and member input sessions.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Our Association Website, Newsletter Update, as well as regular email updates containing job postings and current topics.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Eligibility to apply for financial assistance to attend conferences, seminars/workshops or classes (funding up to 70% of cost).
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yes
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no
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50%
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no
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Opportunities for professional and personal growth by participating in the work of the Association.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Access to Professional Development Grants which provide funding for workshops or seminars you may wish to organize or host in your community.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Reduced rates for S.A.R.P. sponsored professional development opportunities which are offered throughout the year, and an annual.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Reduced rates for membership in national organizations, such as the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Voting on Constitutional matters at Annual General Meetings and serving on the S.A.R.P. Board of Directors. (Professional members only)
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yes
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no
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no
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no
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Code of Ethics and Membership Certificates’ (with annual membership seals), suitable for framing.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Eligibility to participate in the
S.A.R.P. Mentor Program.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Eligibility to apply for the Roy Ellis Bursary.
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no
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no
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yes
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no
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Eligibility to make nominations for and receive annual awards.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Tax deductible membership fees.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Access to our professional resources including research papers, job descriptions, professional competencies and project reports.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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