Membership Categories

The Association has six membership categories:

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Any organization or group such as, but not limited to: municipalities, boards, government agencies, educational institutions, involved in the management or operation of recreation facilities may be granted a Group membership for their recreation facilities that are contained within municipal boundaries. Only (2) two representatives as designated by the Group member and whose names are forwarded in writing to the office of the Association shall be entitled to voting privileges and may hold Executive office.

Individual Click here for Application Form
Any person employed on a regular basis and working in a recreation facility operation may be granted an Individual Membership. Such a member is entitled to voting privileges and may hold Executive office.

Corporate Click here for Application Form
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Any business or professional actively engaged in a business relating to recreation facilities may be granted an Associate membership. One (1) representative as designated by the Associate members and whose name is forwarded in writing to the office of th e Association shall be entitled to voting privileges. An Associate member may only hold the office of Corporate Director.

Student Click here for Application Form
Students in recreation and leisure facilities programs may be granted a Student membership. Such a member carries no voting privileges and may not hold Executive office.

Life
Life members of the Association may be appointed by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors in appreciation of outstanding contributions made to the success of the Association. Such a membership shall be entitled to voting privileges, but may not hold Executive office.

Sabbatical
In the event a person leaves his/her place of employment and wishes to keep their membership current, they may make application for a Sabbatical membership. This membership may be granted for the balance of the current year providing the person is actively seeking re-employment in the field and may be granted for one additional year.





Benefits of Membership

The Ontario Recreation Facilities Inc. provides a variety of benefits to its members. Gr oup, Corporate, and Student/Individual memberships

Benefits of Group Membership
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. is pleased to offer the following services to Group members:

• Professional membership certificate(s) for display in your facility, building decal and membership identification cards to all individuals who work in these facilities;
• A subscription to "Facility Forum", the official magazine of the O.R.F.A., published six times per year and mailed to each identified primary facility contact;
• Access to Facility Resource material managed by a professional Librarian who will provide search requests at no cost;
• One complimentary Membership Directory containing building name, contact person, mailing address, and phone and fax number;
• Opportunities to attend Zone and Regional Information Workshops;
• Reduced rates to a quality, week-long Annual Training Program which provides professional development and networking opportunities for all recreation facility personnel;
• Further professional development and networking opportunities at Regional Training locations scheduled as needs are identified throughout the year;
• An opportunity to participate in a "Registration Program" which recognizes various competencies for recreation facility practitioners;
• A subscription to the "Facility Facts" newsletter which provides each member with up-to-date relevant information pertaining to the operation of recreation facilities;
• Direct access to Corporate Members who provide products and services for recreation practitioners;
• Opportunity to participate in a Job Search Program that assists in awareness and promotion of job opportunities;
• A knowledgeable, hard working Executive team and staff anxious to meet the needs of the membership.

Benefits of Corporate Membership
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. is pleased to offer the following services to Corporate Members:

• Professional membership certificate, decal and identification cards;
• First opportunity to advertise in the Association's trade publication, Facility Forum, at rates lower than non-members;
• Exhibit/Display opportunities are available to all Zone and Regional Information Sessions, the Annual Training and Development Program, and other special events which may be held through the year;
• Two complimentary copies of the Association's Membership Directory containing building name, contact person, mailing address, and phone and fax number;
• The opportunity to contribute educational articles for publication in Facility Forum at no charge;
• Facility Forum offers a "Product Update" section in each issue to allow Corporate members the opportunity to promote new products and services, at no extra charge;
• Direct input into the decision making process of the Association through the position of Associate Director (an elected representative);
• Mailing labels for all O.R.F.A. members are available at discounted rates;
• The opportunity to place inserts into Facility Forum are available for advertising purposes;
• The opportunity to submit product/service related resource material to the O.R.F.A. Facilities Library for practitioner inquiries;
• knowledgeable, hard working Executive team and staff, anxious to meet the needs of membership.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR AFFILIATION WITH OUR ASSOCIATION.



Benefits of Individual/Student Membership
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. is pleased to offer the following services to Individual and Student members:

• Professional membership certificate, window decal and card;
• A subscription to "Facility Forum", the official magazine of the O.R.F.A., published six times per year;
• Access to Facility Resource material managed by a professional Librarian who will provide search requests at no cost;
• Reduced rates to an Association Membership Directory containing building name, contact person, mailing address, and phone and fax number;
• Opportunities to attend Zone and Regional Information Workshops at reduced rates;
• Reduced rates to a quality, week-long Annual Training Program which provides professional development and networking opportunities for all recreation facility personnel;
• Further professional development and networking opportunities at Regional Training locations scheduled as needs are identified throughout the year;
• An opportunity to participate in a "Registration Program" which recognizes various competencies for recreation facility practitioners;
• A subscription to the "Facility Facts" newsletter which provides each member with up-to-date relevant information pertaining to the operation of recreation facilities;
• Direct access to Corporate Members who provide products and services for recreation practitioners;
• Opportunity to participate in a Job Search Program that assists in awareness and promotion of job opportunities;
• A knowledgeable, hard working Executive team and staff anxious to meet the needs of the membership.