Exit Al Johnson Professional Development Scholarship Application Application Deadline December 20, 2024 The Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation is accepting applications from Parks and Recreation Professionals for professional development opportunities. The scholarship for up to $1,000 was established in memory of Parks and Recreation legend Al Johnson, long time Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Richardson, Texas, past-president of TRAPS and founding member of the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation. Applicants must be employed by a Texas Parks and Recreation agency. Awardees will be asked to write an article for publication on how the professional development scholarship benefitted them after attending requested training/school/conference. Scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to attend the Texas Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference to accept the award. The conference dates are February 24-28, 2025 in Allen, Texas. Question Title * 1. First and Last Name Question Title * 2. Where are you currently employed? Question Title * 3. What is your job title? Question Title * 4. Please list your supervisor's name and contact information. Name Email Address Phone Number Question Title * 5. List any memberships and/or certifications you currently hold. Question Title * 6. Provide name of professional development opportunity you are seeking financial assistance for: Question Title * 7. Please upload documents with information about the training/school/conference/certification for review. PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only. Choose File No file chosen Remove File Please upload documents with information about the training/school/conference/certification for review. Question Title * 8. Provide information about the desired professional development opportunity. Location: Date(s): Total Cost: Question Title * 9. Please describe why you chose to pursue a career in parks and recreation. Question Title * 10. Please describe your experience with volunteerism, community involvement, activities and honors, professional organization membership, continued education and/or specialized training which shows a commitment to the parks and recreation profession. Question Title * 11. Describe how attending this opportunity will prepare you for advancement in your job and/or expand your skill set. Question Title * 12. If selected, will you be available to attend the Texas Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference on February 24-28, 2024 in Allen, TX. Yes No Question Title * 13. Please upload a copy of your resume. PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only. Choose File No file chosen Remove File Please upload a copy of your resume. Question Title * 14. Please upload a letter of reference from your Supervisor. The reference should address the applicant's strengths, achievements and character. PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only. Choose File No file chosen Remove File Please upload a letter of reference from your Supervisor. The reference should address the applicant's strengths, achievements and character. Question Title * 15. Please upload a letter of support from your agency Director. The references should address the applicant's strengths, achievements and character. PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only. Choose File No file chosen Remove File Please upload a letter of support from your agency Director. The references should address the applicant's strengths, achievements and character. Done