To focus on specific disciplines within the state, TRAPS offers five branches to its membership. Each branch is led by a Branch President and host various meet-ups throughout the year.
Helpful Links: Branches: Leisure and Aging | MILS | POPS | Rec Programming | TR
Leisure and Aging Branch
Branch President: Jill Beam, Rowlett
The Leisure and Aging branch aims to service the programming, park design, active well being of seniors throughout the state of Texas. View Site
Minorities in Leisure Services Branch
Branch President: Sean Johnson, Lancaster
Also known as the “MILS Branch,” the Minorities In Leisure Service Branch consider the punitive and disadvantaged relationships that have characterized the role and function of women and ethnic minorities within the state. View Site
Park Operations and Planning Branch
Branch President: Jacob Zuniga, Deer Park
Also known as the “POPS Branch,” the Park Operations and Planning Branch focuses on the needs of professionals whose design and maintenance of facilities and parks keep Texas parks running every day. View Site
Recreation Programming Branch
Branch President: JoAnn Zimmerman, San Marcos
The Recreation Programming Branch focuses on the budgeting, planning and execution of major programming needs of cities and communities across the state. View Site
Therapeutic Recreation Branch
Branch President: Tori Thibodeaux, Sachse
The Therapeutic Recreation Branch aims to unite professionals who utilize recreation and other activity-based interventions based upon the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions. View Site