NKyTribune staff
The Kentucky Recreation and Park Society presented the Kenton County Public Library and its director, Dave Schroeder, with a special citation at its annual conference.
The award recognizes the KCPL’s efforts to collaborate with parks and recreation departments in Covington, Erlanger, Independence and Kenton County.
KCPL Director Dave Schroeder (center) accepted a special citation from the Kentucky Recreation and Park Society at its annual conference (provided photo).
The text of the citation is included here:
The Kentucky Recreation and Park Society recently met for their annual State Conference and Trade Show at Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Convention Center.
KRPS is a state affiliate to the National Recreation and Park Association. Providing training opportunities and continuing education opportunities to parks and recreation professionals, city, county and state officials and partnering organizations such as Eastern Kentucky University and the Kentucky League of Cities.
The mission of the Society is “To empower members to further the benefits parks and recreation offers to all people.”
The Special Citation award recognizes individuals, private industry or agencies that have given outstanding help or aid in the field of recreation or leisure-time pursuits.
The Kenton County Library collaborates with four parks and recreation departments: Covington, Erlanger, Independence and Kenton County.
For the past 20 years this partnership has allowed all participating departments to meet programming goals and is mutually beneficial for all.
The library is an advocate for the parks and recreation departments in Kenton County – promoting events, attending park programs and enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of the community.
We congratulate Kenton County Library and their staff as well as the parks and recreation departments that have worked together to further the pursuit of the quality of life and investing in the citizens of their communities.
