Women in Leisure Services is a national organization for professional women involved in the delivery of leisure and community services in private, commercial and municipal settings. A network of chapters serves administrators, supervisors, educators, therapists and armed forces professionals in defined geographic areas throughout the country.

The organization was founded in 1935 as Chi Kappa Rho by Helen I. Pontius, a recreation professional in Los Angeles, California. The original name was derived from three Greek letters XKP symbolizing; CHARACTER, KNOWLEDGE and RECREATION.

Gamma Chapter includes Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties, and the eastern portion of Los Angeles County in Southern California.

 

Objectives

Meetings, educational workshops and networking programs occur monthly from August to May. Gamma Chapter Objectives are:

  • To provide a forum for women to exchange ideas in order to keep updated on industry trends.
  • To develop training programs for professional and personal development.
  • To offer recognition and advancement for women in the leisure and community services profession.
  • To foster friendships, self-enrichment and a member network for professional assistance.

Chapter Documents

Gamma Chapter Bylaws

Policy Manual

Gamma Past Presidents

Gamma Chapter Past Boards

Connect with our WILS Chapters

Women in Leisure Services National Chi Kappa Ro

Women in Leisure Services Zeta Chapter

Women in Leisure Services Alpha Chapter

Women in Leisure Services Delta Chapter

 

Membership Information

The Gamma Chapter invites women working in the profession to join the membership. Membership categories and fees are listed below.

  • Active – Those employed on a full or part time year-round basis, more than twenty hours per week in the field of leisure or community services, including private, commercial or municipal services. Active members are extended full voting privileges. Membership is $30 for the first year and $25 for each year thereafter.
  • Returning Member –Former Gamma Members who would like to reapply for membership.  Membership is $25.  (Does not include a pin)
  • Associate - For leisure studies students, those preparing to enter the profession or those engaged in leisure or community services (private, commercial or municipal service) on a part-time basis and not yet eligible for Active Membership.  Full benefits without voting privileges.  Membership is $30 for the first year and $25 for each year thereafter.
  • Friend - For any individual or corporation wishing to support the organization. There are no voting privileges in this classification.  Membership is $25 per year.
  • Send your membership dues (checks are made payable to Women in Leisure Services-Gamma Chapter) with a completed membership application.  A resume is requested, but not required.  Dues include membership in Gamma Chapter through May 31, 2010, a membership pin (except for returning members, associate members and friends) and certificate.  

  • If you have any questions, please contact Adriana Moran, 2nd Vice President and Membership Chair at (562) 948-4844 or email at amoran@pico-rivera.org.

    Applications can be mailed to:

    City of Pico Rivera

    Adriana Moran

    9200 Mines Ave

    Pio Rivera, CA 92660