Minorities in Leisure Services

The Minorities In Leisure Service Branch promotes and provides professional development, education and growth for minority professionals; and fosters inter-organization and peer linkages.

Purposes

The Minorities In Leisure Service Branch supports and strengthens the Society through the recruitment of minority membership and the active development of minority leadership in the parks and recreation profession.

Involvement in the Branch shall be available to any individual(s) or group(s) regardless of sex, religion, race, color, or age. It is the consideration of the punitive and disadvantaged relationships that have characterized the role and function of women and ethnic minorities within the state in the recreation and park profession to date, that their special needs and desires shall be given the immediate and specific attention of this branch.

MILS Branch Leadership Positions Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Minorities in Leisure Services Branch leadership positions. This is an opportunity to lead, grow, and contribute to TRAPS’ future growth and success.

Nominations are now open for the MILS Branch leadership positions:

  • Chair
  • Chair-Elect
  • Secretary
  • Education Representative

A current TRAPS membership is required for all positions.

The submission window closes Friday, December 20, at 5 pm.

MILS Monthly Meetings

The Branch hold monthly meetings with a directors spotlight and discussion topics.  Dates and meeting details are listed on the TRAPS Calendar.

Branch Chair | Sydney Elliott
Youth & Business Manager for DeSoto Park & Recreation Department, DeSoto