Mississippi Recreation & Park Association

 Previous Conferences

2011 Post-Conference Recap (9/19-9/22) Olive Branch, MS
Over 218 people attended the 2011 MRPA Conference in Natchez. Thirty vendors filled thirty-four booths with fifty-one representatives. The silent auction raised $1,903 for student scholarships.

MUSCO Sports Lighting continued for the fourth year as an Annual Banquet title sponsor as part of their Platinum MRPA sponsorship package. Review the 2011 Conference Program.

2010 Post-Conference Recap (9/27-9/30) Natchez, MS
Over 220 people attended the 2010 MRPA Conference in Natchez. Twenty-nine vendors filled thirty-one booths with fifty-seven representatives. Six exhibitors sponsored the golf tournament, at various levels, and the silent auction raised $1,903 for student scholarships.

MUSCO Sports Lighting continued for the third year as an Annual Banquet title sponsor as part of their Platinum MRPA sponsorship package. Review the  2010 Conference Program.

2009 Post-Conference Recap (9/21-9/24) Percy Quin State Park
Over 170 people attended the 2009 MRPA Conference in Percy Quin. Twenty-eight exhibitors filled thirty-two booths with sixty-eight representatives. Four golf hole sponsors claimed eighteen holes, and four local companies were recognized as in-kind sponsors.

MUSCO Sports Lighting continued for the second year as an Annual Banquet title sponsor as part of their Platinum MRPA sponsorship package. Review the  2009 Conference Program.

2008 Post-Conference Recap (9/15-9/18) Vicksburg, MS
Over 185 people attended the 2008 MRPA Conference in Vicksburg, MS. Thirty-five vendors filled forty-one booths with seventy-two exhibitor representatives. Ninety Professional MRPA Members attended the entire conference, along with forty up-and-coming professionals! The remainder stopped in for classes as time allowed.

The Silent Auction raised about $2,000 for student scholarships.

MRPA Executive Director sends his thanks to Vicksburg Convention Center personnel who made the event run smoothly, especially Sue in registration and Erin Powell who helped with pre-conference organization. The Exhibit Hall Opening Ceremony was well-received by all and greatly improved the overall conference structure. MRPA can look to forward to a similar structure in coming years. 2008 Conference Program

2007 Post-Conference Recap (9/10-9/13) Tupelo, MS
Over 224 people attended the 2007 MRPA Conference in Tupelo, MS. Thirty-seven vendors filled forty-three booths with sixty-one exhibitor representatives. Eighty-three Professional MRPA Members attended the entire conference, along with thirty-one up-and-coming professionals! The remainder stopped in for classes as time allowed.

Many thanks to staff and volunteers of the Tupelo Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Tupelo  for hosting the 2007 Annual Conference and giving us a chance to see your fine city and enjoy your hospitality.  2007 Conference Program