Conference Information

Committed to quality recreation, RCRA developes national and regional conference programs to keep professional recreators and educators on the leading edge of our industry. By making a commitment to attend RCRA's conferences, you will aquire the tools to more successfully promote your programs and services, develop the management insight to motivate staff for peak performance, and enhance your ability to maximize profits without sacrificing quality. RCRA Conferences are all this and more!

2009 National Conference



Conference Dates: November 8 - 11
Location: Kiawah Island Golf Resort Kiawah Island, SC

Sample Conference Presentations


Conference Program

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Award Winners
  • Premier Recreation Operation Award - Kiawah Island Golf Resort
  • Excellence in Programming Award - Atlantis Paradise Island for Miss Teen Program
  • Excellence in Research Award - Eric Brey - University of Memphis
  • Outstanding Student Award - Meaghan March
  • Debbie Regnone Service Award - Daniel Merenick
  • Achievement Award - Bruce Boliver - Slippery Rock University
  • Outstanding Professor Award - Mary Wisnom - Florida Gulf Cost University
  • Dedication to Success Award - Scott Rood
Student Scholarship Award Winners
  • Kayla Konz - University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
  • Tracy Reynolds - Illnois State University
  • Chelsea Mosher - SUNY Brockport
  • Cathleen Swartz - SUNY Brockport
  • Monica Shaw - Slippery Rock University
  • Alyssa Virgin - Slippery Rock University
  • Cara Costik - Slippery Rock University
  • Jessica Koerner - Slippery Rock University


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