News – Montana Trails, Recreation and Park Association

Quarterly Board Meeting January 23 at 3:30 pm MT

December 24, 2024

Quarterly Board MeetingJanuary 23 at 3:30 pm MTYou are invited to join our Quarterly Board Meeting January 23 at 3:30pm Mountain Time via Zoom meeting. Our board meetings are open to non-members. Only members can vote. This is a great opportunity for non-members to come see what MTPRA is about, we love new connections! Get the Zoom Link and Meeting Packet HEREMake sure to add January 23 at 3:30 pm to your calendar!

Sponsor & Exhibitor Invitation

December 10, 2024

Become a Sponsor and/or ExhibitorMTRPA Annual ConferenceApril 7 – 10 in Bozeman, MT Don’t miss the opportunity to Sponsor and/or Exhibit at MTRPA!MTRPA highlights your business or brand name to hundreds of receptive attendees at a reasonable price.Space is limited and applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis through March 15th, although likely to fill before then. To register, download and submit the Exhibitor/Sponsor Invitation and provide Exhibitor Payment or Sponsorship Payment. Sponsor & Exhibitor Audience We have been showcasing

2025 Conference Theme + Call for Presenters

December 4, 2024

2025 Conference Theme: CONNECTING THE BIGGER SKY MTRPA and Bozeman Parks & Recreation is excited to announce our theme and logo for our conference this spring “Connecting the Bigger Sky.” This theme focuses on the changes in Montana and how parks and recreation professionals continue to bridge and innovate with the expansion experienced in our state. You are invited to contribute to this conference and attend in April! Call for Presenters Open Through February 15,

MTC & Legislative Report from Bob Walker

October 2, 2024

Montana Trails, Recreation and Parks Association Mid-Year Meeting October 2, 2024 Montana Trails Coalition (MTC) and Legislative Report The MTC Board of Directors now includes 17 diverse statewide and regional trails-and recreation related organizations. These include organizations representing non-motorized and motorized, rural/backcountry and urban, disabled and medical and advisors including federal and state land managing agencies. At our MTC Board meeting on January 30 2024, we elected the following slate of officers: Chair: Doug Habermann,

GRANT OPPORTUNTIES

July 27, 2024

Right now, there are several opportunities to tap into unprecedented federal funding for trails, walking and biking. With the quick pace of these grant opportunities—some of which include record-setting funding levels— our friends at Rails to Trails Conservancy want to make sure you are prepared to take full advantage. Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) ProgramDeadline: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2024 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program was recently

2024 Montana Senior Olympics

July 27, 2024

2024 Montana Senior Olympic Games Missoula, Montana September 12 – 14th, 2024 2024 Registration will End on August 24th, 2024, at 11:59pm. This year’s games will be held in Missoula, MT, on September 12-14th, 2024. Events include archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cornhole, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, powerwalk, 1K,3K,5K road race (running), shuffleboard, swimming, track & field and tennis. Registration is open beginning June 3th- August 24th. Do you need lodging? Check out the hotels page!

Mid Year Meeting Announcement

July 27, 2024

MTRPA Mid-Year Meeting October 2, 20241:00 pm – 2:30 pm MLCT in West Yellowstone, MTHoliday Inn & Old Faithful Lodge in West YellowstoneIn Person Room location: Board RoomVirtual Access: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84496580817 Join us for the MTRPA Mid-Year meeting at the Montana League of Cities and Towns in West Yellowstone, Montana! There will be virtual access for MTRPA members to attend our Mid-year meeting on October 2nd. Those who register to come to MLCT in person have

2025 MTRPA Conference Dates Announced!

June 6, 2024

Get your calendars out and save the dates April 7 – 10, 2025 for our MTRPA Annual Conference in Bozeman, Montana! Stay tuned for details and registration. Email contact@mtrpa.org for inquires.

Quarterly Board Meeting – June 13th at 3pm

May 22, 2024

View Recording Quarterly Board Meeting on June 13th at 3pm – 4:30pm. Our board meetings are open to non-members. This is a great opportunity for non-members to come see what MTPRA is about, we love seeing new faces! (Only members can vote. Not a member? Join today!) Agenda and packet will be provided 1 week prior to meeting. Download Meeting Packet, Agenda, and Zoom Access

2024 Annual Member Meeting

March 25, 2024

At the MTRPA Annual Conference in April, the MTRPA will meet for the 2024 Annual Member Meeting. Monday, April 22th at 4pm: MTRPA Business Meeting at Billings Parks and Recreation Department in the conference room. The MTRPA Business Meeting will address the agenda in preparation for the Annual Member Meeting. Virtual option provided to members via email. Wednesday, April 24th at 12pm: Annual Member Meeting in the Ballroom of the Double Tree Hotel. Non-members and

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