West Virginia Therapeutic
Recreation Association
 ince 1984,
WVTRA has served as a catalyst for bringing together recreation therapists,
activity professionals, therapeutic recreation students, and educators
from psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, correction facilities, VA
Hospitals, colleges, state hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, substance
abuse programs, and community agencies in the state of West Virginia.
Membership in WVTRA puts you in touch with your peers
throughout West Virginia. As an affiliate organization of the American
Therapeutic Recreation Association, WVTRA members have a direct link
to resources of this national organization. In addition, WVTRA maintains
close ties with NTRS and the national activity coordinator's association.
Through involvement at our Annual Conference, attendance
at educational workshops, and participation in various special interest
committees, you can build a network that benefits you, strengthens your
field, and keeps WVTRA responsive to your needs.
Join us!
| Susan Winter Passes Away |
SUSAN CAROL WINTERS, 56, of Huntington passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at her residence. She was born on June 11, 1955, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Marvin and Doris Childers Winters. She is survived by her ex-husband and long time companion, Doug Shaulis of Huntington; sisters, Donna Winters (Richard) DelCheccolo and Joy Winters, both of Huntington; nephew Christopher DelCheccolo of Huntington; friends Marsha Lively Fowler, Sharon Francis and Sandy Bertoshe. Susan was employed at the Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital as Activity Director. Funeral services was held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Ron Burnsworth officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Little Victories Animal Shelter, 3589 Co Rd 60/11, Ona, WV 25545, or the animal charity of your choice, in Susan's honor. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
Susan was a long time member of WVTRA. WVTRA offers its condolences to Susan's families. We'll miss you Susan. |
| 2012 GERI OLYMPICS |
Greetings from Geri Olympics - You might like to be part of the campaign to send a team from West Virginia to Prague to the International Geri Olympics at least you can see what were trying to do to promote the Geri Olympics and the athletes here in West Virginia. To see the total story please click on this link and it would be helpful if you would forward this to others in the field. West Virginia is on the cutting edge of health care and promoting quality of life for our nursing home residents. Please let me know what you think and help us by passing this on. Thanks, Ted Muilenburg, PhD, CTRS
2012 Geri-Olympics - pictures posted
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