"The word recreation really is a very beautiful word. It is defined in the dictionary as
the process of giving new life to something, of refreshing something,
or restoring something. This something, of course, is the whole person.
- Hans Geba

Mission
QAAP is committed to providing a forum, which will facilitate communication and networking, as well as support the establishment of standards of practice for individuals in the activity/recreation/leisure profession. This in essence will promote the advancement of quality programming for all the population we serve. QAAP will also strive to raise awareness of the profession through promotion and advocacy of recreation and leisure and its therapeutic benefits.

How is QAAP Funded?
QAAP is primarily funded through membership fees. These fees help cover the operating costs of QAAP. Monies collected are used for the following; post office box rental, government registration fees, newsletter production, stationary supplies, etc. The treasurer is responsible for keeping an up to date account of all receipts and expenditures, which is included in the annual report.

In search of guest speakers.
Do you know a guest speaker who would be willing to share their expertise with our members at one of the QAAP-AQPL general meetings?  Or are you yourself interested in presenting?  We are continually looking for individuals who would be willing to educate our members on subjects related to the following:

• recreation ex. benefits, profession, etc.
• assessment, ex. forms, updates, relevance, etc.
• activity ideas, stimulation, techniques
• disability
• disease ex. Arthritis, ADHD, MS, AD, etc.
• disease prevention
• alternative therapies
• creative arts (i.e. music, dance, art therapy)
• adapted exercise, sport, equipment 
• certification and standards of practice
• wellness
• community resources
• services for caregivers
• any other related subjects 

Speakers will be contacted and booked by the President of QAAP-AQPL.  Speaker sessions are intended to maintain, upgrade, educate, and create awareness among the members of our association.  Speaker sessions will last approximately 1 hour including a 15 minute question period.  Ideally, speakers will participate on a "volunteer" basis, however they will be given the opportunity to promote themselves and their work to our membership.  Interested candidates should fill out this form and submit their candidacy as a QAAP-AQPL guest speaker!  We encourage you to share your resources and qualifications by enriching the educational knowledge of all QAAP-AQPL members!

‘‘Activities are the foundation of care, and every event, encounter,
or exchange with an individual is an activity’’ .
- Jitka Zgola

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,
but they will never forget how you made them feel...’’
- anonymous

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For comments, suggestions or additional information,
contact the QAAP at qaaprequests@hotmail.com