Contact Info:
Janelle Sellick, M.S., RTC/CTRS
TR Section Director
(707) 363-1915
mailto:janellesellick@comcast.net

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TR Logo

Explanation

The TR Section adopted a philosophical position in 1982, which was consistent with that adopted by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society.  That position states that:

. . . therapeutic recreation is the provision of recreation services
and opportunities to assist individuals in establishing and expressing an independent leisure lifestyle.  Accordingly, the primary purpose of therapeutic recreation would be to assist the client to eliminate leisure barriers, develop leisure skills and attitudes, and to optimize leisure functioning.  This position states that the uniqueness of therapeutic recreation is that it utilizes three specific types of services as a part of a comprehensive approach toward enabling leisureability.  The three types of services offered are identified as therapy, leisure education, and recreation participation.

The TR Section Logo clearly identifies TR as therapeutic recreation.  The design incorporates a people orientation that designates our profession as a human service.  The person leans forward indicating growth and progress forward.

The use of the two colors signifies the two ends of the continuum of therapeutic recreation services.  Blue is associated with therapy and accessibility, and green identifies the tie with the park and recreation field and the end goal of an independent leisure lifestyle.

It is the feeling of the TR Section that this logo best reflects our philosophy, scope of service and skills that are unique to our profession.  Its simplistic design, yet pertinent meaning, guarantees its universal application.

The TR Section Board of Directors adopted the logo in 1984.  The logo is registered by the Sate of California as a Service Mark.  The TR Section is protected against infringement of the Service Mark by all California State laws pertaining to Service Mark Registration.  Violations of these laws may result in court action.

Criteria for Use

The following are the criteria for use of the TR logo developed by the Professional Advancement and Standards Committee and approved by the Board of Directors:

1. The program must be organized by an active member of the TR Section of CPRS Agencies utilizing qualified preceptors will be reviewed for logo use.

2. The TR Logo may only be used by California agencies.

3. Approval for logo use must come from the TR Section Board of Directors.

4. An appropriate application form (see appendix) must be submitted for use of the logo identifying the program content, purpose and benefit to the profession.

5. The TR Logo may be used only to represent therapeutic recreation programs, activities, facilities, and agencies.

6. A letter will be sent to agencies/members who misuse the logo.

7. The above criteria will be enforced through copyright laws and regulations of protection.

Guidelines

I. Registered Service Mark Definition

The TR Logo is registered by the State of California as a Service Mark.  This Service Mark is issued to organizations for protection of “services”.  The Service mark identification number is “14227”.  The TR Section is protected against infringement of the Service Mark by all California State laws pertaining to Service Mark Registration.  Violation of these laws may result in court action.

II. Identification/Verification of Logo Misuse

1. Logo misuse may be reported to any TR Board member for verification (refer to guidelines of TR Logo use).
1. All instances of Logo misuse shall be reported to the PASC for further investigation.
2. All instances of misuse will be thoroughly investigated by the PASC.
3. Verification of TR Logo misuse may include, but not limited to:
1. Written explanation of guidelines for Logo use to persons misusing the logo (identification of infringement);
2. Site visitation by a member of PASC;
3. Verbal/phone conversation with responsible TR Person;
4. Request of written explanation of why/how logo was used;
5. Review of all information gathered concerning TR logo misuse.

III. Actions to be Taken Once Misuse Has Been Detected

• Written notification of misuse to responsible party (copy to the TR Board).
• Loss of future use of the TR Logo.
• Written notification of Logo misuse to the agency’s TR Department Supervisor or Director.