In 1974, student membership was changed from January 1 to December 31 to September 1 to August 31 to be in agreement with the scholastic year, and officers and chairpersons began serving one year terms instead of two. Its use is entirely voluntary. Although through the years the Kentucky Recreation and Park Society has had trying times both with membership and financial difficulties, it has survived and is rapidly growing. The Society is a place where professionals can share their ideas and opinions and watch them take root and grow. It is a link for all those interested in park and recreation services and in promoting a better Kentucky.
Several folders show a wide range of activities.
One such folder entitled LOGO represents a 1981 contest sponsored by KRPS in which contestants sent in their ideas for a new logo. This series basically reflects the effort of KRPS officers to keep its members informed. Kentucky Recreation and Park, 1980-1981. Municipal League, 1975-1978. Their objectives are to provide educational services for the development and improvement of those interested in the field of parks and recreation while promoting a better understanding of the values and benefits of adequate park and recreational services.