California Parks & Recreation magazine, Winter 2020, Vol. 76, No. 1 by Alisha Herriott

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2020 CONFERENCE PREVIEW ................................................................8 Special section featuring the CPRS Conference & Expo in Long Beach, March 10-13, 2020. Here is a look at what to expect with educational sessions, networking opportunities, special events and the Expo.

Editor Stephanie Stephens, CAE Executive Director Managing Editor John Glaeser Director of Communications Advertising Melonie Zarzuela Advertising Manager CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION (ISSN 0733-5326) is published quarterly by the California Park & Recreation Society, Inc., 7971 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832-9701. Opinions expressed in credited articles are those of the author and not necessarily those of the society. Subscription rate is $30.00 per year and is included in membership dues. Individual subscriptions apart from CPRS membership are available only to colleges, libraries and members of CAPRCBM. Single copy price for all other issues is $7.50 for members and $12.50 for nonmembers. Periodicals postage paid at Sacramento, California, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION, 7971 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832-9701. Send manuscripts, query letters and artwork to John Glaeser. Advertising materials should be forwarded to the address above or call 916/6652777. Guidelines for submitting articles and advertising rates are available from same address, or from the CPRS website (www.cprs.org). ©2020, California Park & Recreation Society, Inc.

INTO THE WILD: THE OUTDOOR EDUCATON PROGRAM AT CAMP ARROYO.............................................................................. 26 Read about the outdoors programs where participants learn about science, nature and sustainability while doing things like hiking, gardening and ropes courses.

CPRS 50 OVER 50................................................................................ 32 Park and recreation leaders give their perspective and advice on the park and recreation profession and leadership.

CPRS 2019-20 LEADERS...................................................................... 42 CPRS Leaders are recognized for their hard work and dedication for the past year.

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Hello CPRS Members! by Lydie Gutfeld • CPRS President

appy New Year! It is amazing to think that we are another year older, wiser and busier than ever. 2019 has been an adventure to say the least and as I write my last president’s message to you, I am filled with various emotions. Happiness. I am joyful to know that I have accomplished the goals I set for myself as a leader and also worked to help accomplish the goals of our state board and leaders of the 22 sections and districts. Sadness. My heart swells knowing that this life of CPRS State Board leadership ends soon, but I shed happy tears knowing that on March 11th, I pass the torch onto Tara Gee and her amazing new board of directors. Excitement. I know conference is going to be inspiring and motivating and I will enjoy celebrating everyone’s accomplishments and also continue to see new leaders emerge. And finally, Admiration. Of my wonderful board leaders who have continuously stepped up to help me lead, for the mentors who have given me their time on so many occasions to provide guidance and support, and for my agency, the City of Mission Viejo, my director, Mark Nix, City Manager, Dennis Wilberg, and my unstoppable staff team of leaders who work tirelessly to ensure that when I was out on CPRS business, they held down the fort and allowed me to serve you all. To say it takes a village is an understatement. It takes commitment and dedication from so many to make a year successful, and I have benefited so much from the support you all have provided me. For this, I thank you and promise to forever be in your corner!

2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We are a great state with an impressive workforce of creative, innovative, and dedicated individuals who strive to provide amazing recreation opportunities to each community. These individuals are also the heartbeat of our organization and have been my driving force this year to lead the state board to achieve excellence in the membership experience for our over 4000 owners. Throughout my many years of service with this organization, I have always believed in the mission to advance the profession. Witnessing time and time again, many members experience a first training, develop a new idea, brainstorm with complete strangers, create friendships and find mentors. My all-time favorite moments though, have been watching our member accomplish a leadership goal. The #know1be1show1 movement and 30 under 30’s and 50 over 50’s were such a highlight this year and the acknowledgment we received from our members was excellent. These little snippets have been and continue to be my secret addiction. Hearing so many stories along the way of passion, dedication, goal setting and achieving, but also of failure has inspired me to continue believing in the profession and motivated me to continue giving my service to CPRS. This year, as I traveled across the state, positivity and impact continued to be seen as our section and district leaders were working hard to bring their membership a new opportunity to build network, to advance in the profession, or to bring people together to share ideas and trends, all with one goal in mind. To create better communities continued on page 56

PRESIDENT Lydie Gutfeld City of Mission Viejo 949-470-3004 lgutfeld@cityofmissionviejo.org PRESIDENT-ELECT Tara Gee City of Roseville 916-774-5253 tgee@roseville.ca.us VICE PRESIDENT Tom Hellmann City of Folsom 916-461-6617 thellmann@folsom.ca.us SECRETARY-TREASURER Nicole Acquisti City of Burlingame 650-558-7337 nacquisti@burlingame.org REGION 1 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 1, 2, 3) Cindy Bagley City of Rohnert Park 707-588-3452 cbagley@rpcity.org REGION 2 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 4, 5, 6) Juliene Flanders City of Patterson 209-895-8080 jflanders@ci.patterson.ca.us REGION 3 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 7, 8, 15) Brandon Taylor CSU Fresno 559-278-2838 brtaylor@cusfresno.edu REGION 4 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 11, 13, 14) Helen Hernandez City of Baldwin Park 626-214-1601 x360 hhernandez@baldwinpark.com REGION 5 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 9, 10, 12) Frank Carson City of El Cajon 619-441-1756 fcarson@cityofelcajon.us SECTION REPRESENTATIVES (Aging, Recreation and Recreation Therapy) Doug Grove RHA Landscape Architects 951-781-1930 rha@rhala.com (Administrators, Aquatics, Development & Operations, and Educators) Chris Chamberlain CSU East Bay 510-885-2101 chris.chamberlain@csueastbay.edu Please contact any Board Member with questions or comments

Lydie Gutfeld is the 2019-20 CPRS President and the Recreation and Community Services Manager at the City of Mission Viejo 6

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The theme of “Connections” continues for the CPRS Conference & Expo. Afterall, what is it that you do at conference, but “Connect” with peers, educators and expo hall vendors.?You “Connect” to expand your professional network, learn about new trends and have your pressing questions answered.

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Every year the Conference Education Committe works tirelessly to put together an education program that addresses the immediate and emerging needs of today’s park and recreation professionals. The selection process is always difficult as the quantity of proposals is generally double the available educational rooms available. Also, the high quality of submittal session proposals warrants that the committee spend significant time and effort in the evaluation process. Tuesday Intensives continues this year at conference with a strong variety of sessions for all: • Park Development and Operations Symposium • NAYS Youth Sports Administrators Academy • NRPA’s Commission to Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies • Aquatics Intensive: Put the POWER in your POOL • Recreation Intensive: Leadership Survival Guide • Aging Services Intensive - Working with Older Adults: Present & Future A Thursday intensive will be offered by the Recreation Therapy Section for any attendees arriving early for the Friday Recreation Therapy Institute. The topic for the Thursday intensive is: Aggessioin Replacement Training Slowing it Down. Also returning to the educational program at Conference are the Special Features. This year’s theme is “Leadership Mindsets - Moving Through

2020.” The goal of the Special Features is for you to adopt a transformative leadership mindset at the conference which will help you advance leadership skill in both you and your team. Special Features include: • How They Did It: Getting Hired in the Recreation Profession • EXTREME Events: Building Community Resilience through Roleplay • Speed Coaching Plus • Recreation to Parks Administrator: Moving Through Management • Advocacy During Low Budget Cycles: Telling of Tales • Succession Planning: Part of Your Talent Management Strategies Growing in popularity are the RecTalk educational sessions taking place in the Expo Hall. These 10-15 talks are presented by professionals and academics and cover innovative programs, concepts or ideas in the parks and recreation field. RecTalks will happen on Thursday in University/Innovation Row. Check the conference app for speakers and topic times. Attendees will not want to miss the Conference Closing Keynote featuring Galen Emanuele. His topic is “Creating a ‘Yes, and’ Culture of High-Per formance, Engagement and Human Connection.” Through simple, skill-building activities, Galen will teach you how to create a cohesive “Yes, And” culture. The theme of “Connections” continues beyond the educational sessions. The Special Events team has created a slew of networking opportunities outside of the educational program.

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Your initial opportunities begin on Tuesday with the Parks Make Life Better! Tour and the CPRS Golf Tournament. The fun-filled tour will take you to visit award-winning parks and facilities. Some are new and others are remodeled, but all will inspire. The golf tournament returns to Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach. The fourperson scramble golf tournament is a huge hit every year. At last year’s conference there was a record number of new conference attendees. The CPRS Rookies Meet Up helped them understand the ins-andouts of conference. If you are new to the conference make time on Wednesday morning, 8:15 - 9:15, to attend the Rookie Meet Up. Meet conference veterans, CPRS state board members and other conference newbies. The annual Welcome Reception will be at a new location in Long Beach. It will also have a new party activity... Silent Dance Party. If you have not participated in one before, you will not want to miss it: music, dancing, lights and lots of laughter. Other networking events returning to conference include the Wake Up Wellness activities, the CPRS Poker Pub Crawl and the CPRS Awards Program Reception and Banquet. New to the conference to help with your connections is the “Building Connections Program.” The idea is to connect students and young professionals with distinguished professionals from across the state. Connections will be made prior to conference with the idea that pairs will meet at conference for sharing of knowledge and guidance.

General Session Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Terrace Theater Opening Session with Matt Iseman “Life is short, do what makes you happy.” That’s the advice that Matt got from his Dad, a world renowned physician, when Matt quit medicine to pursue stand up comedy. And those words still guide Matt today. He talks ninjas, tells jokes around the world and, in general, proves laughter is the best medicine.

Perhaps best known as the host of the FOUR TIME Emmy nominated “American Ninja Warrior” and being named the newest Celebrity Apprentice, the Boston Globe has said of Matt, “The best part about American Ninja Warrior, hands down, is when bro-host Matt Iseman roars the show’s title.” He also helms the latest spinoff, American Ninja Warrior Junior, on Universal Kids (it’s their highest rated show ever) and he headed up the spinoff, “ANW: Ninja vs Ninja” on the USA Network. Matt hosted Evel Live and Evel Live 2 on History, the highest rated cable specials of 2018 and 2019 respectively and makes regular visits to the Today Show. Be prepared to laugh and enjoy the Opening General Session as Matt brings attendees a unique insight into our industry and how our CONNECTION to our communities is our most valuable asset.

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Special Events Networking is an important component of the annual conference. Use these special events to meet new people and increase your knowledge pool.

CPRS Rookies Meet Up!

Wednesday, March 11 8:15 a.m – 9:15 a.m. Is this your first time attending conference? If you answered yes, then this is the session for you! Come join this interactive session and learn how to make the most out of your conference experience. Some topics that will be covered include: • What is CPRS? • Networking 101 • Navigate the conference brochure • Navigate the conference App • Conference Highlights • Learn more about the education sessions, tours, expo hall, socials and more!

Wake Up Wellness – WEB-inar (Walk, Eat, Bike) Thursday, March 12 Friday, March 13 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Come start your conference day off with a Walk, some Eats, and a Bike ride. Choose to explore the Downtown Long Beach and Shoreline areas via foot or pedal. We will get you charged up with coffee and some light breakfast fare, then off we go to show you some of the awesomeness that makes downtown Long Beach an amazing place to be any time of the year! Limited space available. Sign up at Info Central in the Long Beach Lobby when you check-in. Meet at the Main Entrance to the Hyatt Regency next to the Convention Center.

Welcome Reception Wednesday, March 20 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Shhhhh… this year’s Welcome Reception has gone silent… Silent Dance Party, that is! What’s a Silent Dance Party you ask? It’s one FUN evening full of music, dancing, lights and laughter. We’ll provide wireless headphones and 3 DJ’s; you bring the dance moves and sense of adventure. Come experience the latest trend in large scale parties and get your dance on with us! Thank you to our friends from PlayCore for sponsoring the fun. Free to full and Wednesday daily registrants. $35 for additional tickets.

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Special Events CPRS Poker Pub Crawl Thursday, March 12 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $5 Come Thursday evening to Pine Ave. for the Long Beach Conference Poker Pub Crawl. Sponsored by Dave Bang Associates, Inc., this all-conference social will begin and end at Shannon’s At the Top. Prizes will be awarded to the top three Poker hands…there’s also a prize for the worst hand!! Your $5 entry fee automatically enters you into the opportunity drawings at the end of the night. There will be beverage and appetizer specials at seven different restaurants and bars!!! What is a Poker Pub Crawl? A Poker Pub Crawl is an organized all-conference social where conference delegates visit at least five different checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to draw the best 5-card poker hand at the end of the event. No purchase is required at the Poker Pub Crawl venues. How do I sign up? To register for the Poker Pub Crawl, visit the Dave Bang Associates, Inc. booth during expo hall hours. Registration will take place until 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 12. Space is limited, so don’t wait!

CPRS Awards Reception and Banquet Friday, March 13 Reception, 6:00 p.m. Banquet, 6:45 p.m.

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alifornia’s “EXPO event of the year” for park & recreation professionals is coming to Long Beach, March 11 & 12, 2020. The wide assortment of exhibiting companies gathered here will spark inspiration and excitement within you and your team as you have face-to-face contact with over 900 experts from over 225 companies. Hands on interaction with products is a huge benefit to attendees. You can compare like products and pricing and speak with numerous experts about your agency’s current and future needs and plans. Exhibitors from California, national and international destinations are participating. The Expo Grand Opening will begin with a networking luncheon on Wednesday March 11 with dedicated viewing until 3:00 p.m. Thursday the show will open at 9:00 a.m. and the show will end Thursday at 3:00 p.m. The Silent Auction returns to the Expo with items such as drones, ipads, gift cards, headphones, door cameras and much more for attendees to bid on during this two day period! All funds from the auction go to the California Foundation for Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund. Exhibitors keep donated items at their booth and attendees simply go by and make bids on Wednesday until Thursday at 2:00 p.m. High bidders can pick up and pay for their items up at the Conference Registration Area until noon Friday. Other not-to-miss areas of the Expo include University Row where professors are available to discuss current research that contributes to the development of leisure, recreation and tourism professions. A number of agencies will be participating in the Best of the Best Awards Showcase highlighting their Award Winning programs and facilities. Cash drawings occur on both days. Don’t miss this once a year opportunity to attend the EXPO!

Aelius Solar Lighting Aelius manufactures the finest, most versatile and efficient solar lighting on the market. A-G Sod Farms Inc. Providing quality turfgrass and installation since 1969, with a focus on waterconservative varieties. American Ramp Company Design and build services of wheeled action sports parks. American Red Cross Training and education courses such as First Aid/CPR/AED, Babysitting, Lifeguarding, Swim Lessons, AED, and more. American Solutions for Business American is a provider of promotional products, apparel, and printed materials.

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Berliner State of the art play structures from the world’s leader in net climbing playground equipment. Berry Bowling Systems Pty Ltd Lawn Bowling Green Designers, Suppliers & Installers in California for more than 15 years. Big Toys One of the most environmentally friendly playground companies, with high recycled content and fun designs! Brock USA The innovative leader in shock pads now revolutionizes infill technology for artificial turf athletic fields. BSN Sports Sports equipment & apparel.

AstroTurf Synthetic Turf Company.

Calif. Association of Park & Rec. Commissioners & Board Members (CAPRCBM) CAPRCBM provides education, networking and advocacy that enhance the role of Commissioners and Board Members.

BCI Burke Playgrounds Commercial Playground Designer & Manufacturer

California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services

Architerra Design Group Landscape Architecture Design and Site Planning

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CivicRec Community Parks and Recreation Management built specifically for local government.

Columbia Cascade Co. Makers of TimberForm playground equipment and outdoor fitness systems, site furniture and bicycle security products.

Classic Recreation Systems Manufacture steel shade structures, gazebos, ramadas, dugouts, kiosks

CombiTile Pty Ltd Critical fall height surfacing tiles for dry and aquatic play areas - no VOCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s etc.

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Community Works Design Group Award-Winning Park Planning, Landscape Architecture, Accessibility Planning and Irrigation Design/ Auditing

ClearSpan Fabric Structures Fabric Structure Buildings.

CommunityPass CommunityPass is a complete online recreation management solution for registration, membership, facility and payment needs.

Clemson University/ Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Clemson University offers online M.S. degrees in Parks & Recreation, Youth Development and Public Administration Collette Tours Domestic & International Guided Vacations Collins Company Windscreen, Netting, Padding Colorado Time Systems Platinum quality timing, scoring, and display solutions for all sports.

Counsilman-Hunsaker Feasibility studies, master planning, design engineering, and operational services for aquatic centers. CSU Northridge, Dept. of Recreation & Tourism Management Recreation, hospitality and tourism education and research. CSU Sacramento, Dept. of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration

CSU, East Bay Dept of Hospitality, Rec. & Tourism Offering BS and MS degrees in Hospitality and Recreation Management (including Recreation Therapy). Custom Canopies Inc. 11815 Burke Street Santa Fe Springs, California 90670 Manufacturer of fabric shade canopies, sails and umbrellas. CXT Precast Concrete Buildings CXT Concrete Buildings build vault, flush, storage and concession precast buildings. Dahlin Group Architecture Planning DAHLIN works with parks and recreation leaders to design sustainable, long-lasting, vibrant community facilities. Daldorado, LLC We are the Deck Drain & Grating Specialists. Dave Bang Associates Specialists in equipping parks, playgrounds, site furnishings, shade shelters, & athletic facilities since 1979.

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David Evans and Associates, Inc. Landscape Architectural Design Services David Volz Design Landscape Architectural Design. Delta Bluegrass Co Producers & Installers of Premium Sod, located in the heart of the California Delta. Deschamps Mats Systems Inc Deschamps Mats Systems: mat systems for ground reinforcement, mobility solutions and Mobi-chair floating wheelchairs. Discount Playground Supply Replacement parts and supplies for recreation areas, sports fields, parks, playgrounds and dog parks. Doggie Walk Bags, Inc. Community and park doggie bag dispensers, trash cans, and tie handle refill bags. Eco-Counter Pedestrians & Cyclists automated counters.

EcoFert, Inc Landscape solutions company specializing in fertigation techniques. Ecore Athletic Floors that do more in regards to safety, ergonomics, and acoustics. ELS Architecture and Urban Design Architecture and planning services for sports/recreation/aquatics, education, theaters/performing arts, mixed-use, historic renovations, and urban design. eMP10 Environmental Specialty Products Raised planter boxes, rail fencing, outdoor furniture, plastic lumber.

eTrak Recreation Software eTrak Recreation Software: Cloudbased, cost-effective, powerful rec management solutions. Exeloo Public Restrooms Exeloo is a manufacturer of public restrooms, and specializes in self-cleaning and automated features. ExoFit Outdoor Fitness Flexground Recreational safety surfacing: playgrounds, sport court surfacing, splash pads, and pool decking. Freenotes Harmony Park

ePACT Network ePACT’s secure, HIPAA-compliant system helps recreation departments move paper medical and emergency forms online.

Fresno State Department of Recreation Administration Fun Express/Oriental Trading Company Crafts, art supplies, educational items, STEM, camp, and seasonal items at discounted pricing.

Equipped Systems Inc. Mobile connected smart lockers that lend out recreational equipment, right where it is used.

Gail Materials Seller of custom soils, planting media, sports field surfaces and DG Pathway Material.

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GameTime is a leading manufacturer of commercial playgrounds, custom play spaces, and outdoor fitness equipment. GOALS Soccer Centers Develop and operate small size fields soccer centers offering leagues, clinics, tournaments, concessions, and events.

Gro-Power, Inc. Natural based fertilizer and soil conditioners for parks and sports fields.

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HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc. Landscape Architecture, Park Planning & Design.

GoTimeControl, Inc. (lightsonsites.com) LightsOnSites.com total control of scheduling, reservations, and billing for community facilities – anywhere & anytime!

Hellas Construction Building sports facilities and installing athletic surfaces across the US from start to finish.

Grand Slam Safety LLC Manufacture and install Indoor/Outdoor Safety Fencing (Permanente/ Removeable) Baseball/Softball/Soccer/Lacrosse/Tennis. Other products Backstops/Batting cages/Gym divider curtains/Padding/Containment systems.

Hunter Industries We are an irrigation and landscape lighting manufacturer.

Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Outdoor fitness equipment including Professional Series, Signature Accessible line, Functional Fitness units, and Core Line.

IMAGEN We are a promotional marketing agency producing custom branded apparel, promotional products, and print.

Greenshine New Energy LED lighting systems

Innovative Playgrounds Company, Inc. Sales/design, & project management for Burke playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade structures, & fitness/ sport/site amenities.

Griffin Structures A Program and Construction Manager as well as programming/needs assessment and cost estimating.

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King Plastic Corporation HDPE material for parks & recreation applications Knorr Systems, Inc. Service Supported Distributor of commercial aquatic equipment: including filtration, heating, water treatment & energy-saving systems. Knott’s Berry Farm/California’s Great America Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park offers celebration and educational programs targeted to different age levels. KYA KYA is a solutions driven company specializing in surfacing, landscaping, modernization, playing-fields and courts. Landscape Structures Playground equipment, outdoor music, shade, site furnishings.

Lincoln Aquatics Distributors of commercial swimming pool and aquatic supplies since 1954. Little Tikes Commercia/Pacific Park and Playground/All About Play Innovative and custom playground equipment represented by Pacific Park and Playground and All About Play. Loco Canopies Custom Canopies, Event Display Solutions, Feather Flags, Custom Umbrellas, Banners, Podiums, Graphic Design, Printing Services LPA, Inc. Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering. LPi Full color printed newsletters and software for recreation programs and Senior Centers. Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Passing out information about Educational Matinee programs and other discounts available at Medieval Times. Melton Design Group, Inc. A Chico and Sacramento based landscape architectural firm focusing on community improvement through design. Miracle Recreation Supplier of playground equipment. Mity Booth 127 Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California MVCAC is the leading voice and advocate for mosquito and vector control in California. MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS Manufacturer of vandal resistant, maintenance free drinking fountains, bottle fillers, showers, misters, pet fountains, etc. Murdock Mfg. Outdoor drinking fountains, hydrants, pre-engineered park & recreation buildings, and bicycle security lockers. Musco Sports Lighting Musco specializes in the design and manufacture of sports lighting. My Bark Co., Inc. Sale of bulk landscape materials and playground safety surfacing.

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) NRPA is the leading non-profit organization for the advancement of public parks, recreation and conservation.

Play & Park Structures Commercial playground equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12 that encourages imagination while building key developmental skills.

Neptune Benson Neptune-Benson, has been synonymous with water filtration and disinfection serving the recreational market since 1956.

PLAYCORE PlayCore builds communities through research, design, programs, and products to match your unique needs.

NGI Sports Innovative sports surfacing products for tennis, track, & pickle ball.

PLAYCRAFT DIRECT, INC. Playground equipment.

No Fault LLC Recreational and playground safety surfacing. NSP3 Supply & install of outdoor recreation equipment & shade structures. NUVIS Landscape Architecture “O” Entertainment Outdoor events & entertainment festival specialist, consulting, event management city, birthday, celebrations, carnival, street festivals ,tents ,stages, temp. Power Omega II Fence Systems Successfully integrating beauty, security and strength to produce the ideal fence system for all projects. Original Watermen Lifeguard Uniforms and Equipment Outdoor Creations, Inc. Manufacturer of precast concrete site furnishings including picnic tables, bbq’s, benches, receptacles, and signs. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway World’s largest rotating tram cars take visitors to 8,516’ to the Mt. San Jacinto Wilderness. Patterson-Williams Manufacturing Company Percussion Play Outdoor Musical Instruments for Parks, Playgrounds and Public Spaces PerfectMind Parks & Recreation Membership Management Software to Grow with Your Community. Pirate’s Dinner Adventure Themed dinner theater venue.

PlayMax Surfacing, Inc. Manufacture and install rubber playground safety surfaces and tiles. Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO-inspired educational programs that teach STEM concepts through play. Precision Concrete Cutting Precision Concrete Cutting is the leader in uneven sidewalk repair and assessment. Premier Polysteel Public Restroom Company Public Restroom Company is a design/ build specialist for “odor free” park restroom buildings. Raging Waters Los Angeles Rain Drop Products Rain Drop Products specializes in water play, custom designed water parks, spraygrounds and splash parks. ReCPro Software Web-Based Recreation Management Software Solution - Mobile & User Friendly RHA Landscape Architects - Planners Park and sports facility design, park renovation, historical site design, consensus building, synthetic turf expertise. Richard Fisher Associates Professional Landscape Architectural Design of Parks, Trails & Open Space Design and P&R Master Plans. Riteway LLC Booth 128 Court Surfaces, Indoor (FC05), Court Surfaces, Outdoor (FC06) RJM Design Group, Inc. Planning & Design of Parks & Facilities; Public Works; Master Planning; Unique Community Workshop Process. Robertson Recreational Surfaces Playground Surfacing (PE11) IPEMA certified recreational safety surfacing and maintenance services.

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Rocky Mountain Sunscreen Sunscreen lotion and sprays in cost effective bulk containers. ROMTEC, Inc. Pre-Engineered Restroom and Park Structures. RRM Design Group Landscape Architects, Engineers, Architects, and Planners who specialize in parks, trails, and open space design. RWP Landscape Materials RWP FIBER FALL - Impact attenuating and ADA accessible engineered wood fiber playground safety surfacing. S.R.Smith LLC Safe Sand Company Safe Slide Restoration A water park restoration company, focusing on fiberglass slides, steel, and pool repair and restoration. San Diego State University Sator Soccer Sator Soccer is your premier source for pro-quality, low cost Agora goals, equipment, and more.

Sol Inc. Solar Outdoor Lighting Sol Inc. is a global leader in solar-powered commercial outdoor LED lighting solutions. Sound Projections Professional Battery Powered Sound Systems. Built-in wireless and Bluethooth. 6-year warranty. Made in USA. Sourcewell is a government organization offering over 325 cooperative purchasing contracts to our government members. Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Sports rules, training and competitions for youth & adults; insurance services; professional training & education. SpectraTurf Playground and recreational surfacing, SpectraTurf can take care of all your surfacing needs. Spectrum Aquatics Spectrum Aquatics designs and manufactures aquatic products for commercial swimming pools and spas. Spohn Ranch Skateparks Skatepark design and construction.

Schmidt Design Group SCI Consulting Group Assist cities, counties, and special districts with various funding mechanisms.

Sports Facilities Group, Inc. Sell, install & repair all sports equipment. Specializing in Bleachers, Scoreboards, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer.

SCI Consulting Group Assist cities, counties, and special districts with various funding mechanisms.

SportsEdge Construction products for athletic fields and playgrounds focusing on storm water management and surface safety.

SCORE Sports Athletic apparel & uniforms, sports equipment. Security Lines US Portable all-in-one multi surveillance camera starting at $4995. Shade ‘N Net An American leader in top-quality, custom and standard commercial shade structures, sails, and canopies. Shaw Sports Turf Artificial turf SmartRec by Amilia SMG EQUIPMENT Manufacturer of equipment for the installation, maintenance, and reclamation of synthetic turf and track surfaces. sofSURFACES Inc. Rubber tile solutions for Playground, Fitness Facility and Architectural applications.

Sporturf Indoor and Outdoor Athletic Field and Training Facility Synthetic Turf US Manufacturer. SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. Award winning landscape architecture for parks, all-inclusive playgrounds, trails, open space, and environmental restoration. Stageline Mobile Stage Inc. Outdoor Special Events (AT02), Stages & Platforms, Portable (PG19) Come see Stageline ,the pioneers, to talk about exceptional mobile stages StandGuard Aquatics, INC Stonehenge Signs, Inc. 100% real stone signage, landscape feature that is permanent and maintenance free.

Structure Cast CA certified manufacturer of custom precast concrete, pre-engineered restrooms, concession and storage buildings and dugouts. SunnyCal Solar Inc. Solar power picnic tables with lights & mobile device charging. For schools, parks, & rest-area SVA Architects, Inc. SVA Architects is a full-service architectural firm committed to creating sustainable environments for our communities. Sybertech Waste Reduction Ltd. Synthetic Surfaces Inc. Field, Court, Sport Surface/Main (FC) TD Sports Group, LLC World class synthetic sports facility, surface safety & care specialists Techline Sports Lighting LED Outdoor Sports Lighting Systems Terracon Consultants, Inc. Design consulting firm specializing in aquatics, geotechnical, environmental, facilities, and materials services for swimming pools. The Lifeguard Store Trekfit Inc. Leader in outdoor fitness equipment for municipalities. A new world of adult fitness and recreation. Trueline Construction & Surfacing Inc. Sport Court Construction & Resurfacing, Pool Deck Resurfacing. Tyler Technologies, Inc. Tyler Technologies connects agencies, processes, data, and people through software to help communities thrive. Ultimate RB Playground Safety Surfacing. UltraSite Commercial picnic tables, shades, shelters, dog parks, outdoor fitness products, providing low maintenance, durable solutions. Unique Recreation Consultants Provide Steel Shade Solutions and Steel Site Furnishings University Research Row Discuss projects – theoretical and applied research - with college & university professors. Includes time to dialog with research authors. Research to practice symposium poster presentations and oral presentations.

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Waterline Technologies Inc. Chemicals for Aquatic Facilities, Equipment and Service

USGreentech USGreentech provides progressive infills for the synthetic turf market including their products Envirofull and Safeshell.

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West Coast Arborists, Inc. DIR registered. Tree maintenance and management: pruning, planting, removals, tree inventories, and plant health care.

Verde Design, Inc. Verde Design is an integrated landscape architecture and civil engineering firm with multiple CA offices.

West Coast Turf Growers and installers of premium quality sod and stolons.

Vermont Systems, Inc. Vermont Systems provides Premier Recreation & Parks Management, browser based, software with unparalleled support. Vortex Aquatic Structures Intl World leader in aquatic play solutions, Splashpads, Pool Play, Spraypoint, Water Journey, and Watermark solutions.

Wireless Telematics, LLC We help Parks and Rec Directors control ballpark lights to save time, money and hassles. WLC Architects, Inc. WLC Architects has been providing over 40 years of design and construction. World Waterpark Association World Waterpark Association, www. waterparks.org, is a member-driven organization that provides educational resources and networking opportunities.

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WT Group WT Group provides Engineering, Design & Consulting Services nationwide with precision, pace & passion.

WhiteWater The leading global designer and manufacturer of innovative waterpark products for parks and recreation clients.

Zamorins Solutions Inc. Parkzapp is a CPSC and ASTM integrated playground and park inspection application.

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The Outdoor Education Program at Camp Arroyo

Nestled in the oak-studded hills of Livermore, Camp Arroyo is a 138-acre wilderness wonderland on the edge of Del Valle Regional Park. It is here, in this spectacular outdoor classroom, that fifth- and sixth-graders from Alameda and Contra Costa counties learn about science, nature and sustainability.

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“When I first learned what WOLF ut these kids aren’t just checkduring their engagement with our does to connect kids to nature, I was ing off academic requirements. camp,” says Anne Kassebaum, chief, completely moved,” says Laura ChamThey’re hiking, gardening and interpretation and recreation at the berlin, director of marketing at UCCR. composting. They’re going on night Park District. “I’ve been impressed in “But WOLF also teaches kids about safaris and baking nachos in a solar a short time with UCCR in how they community and what it looks like to oven. They’re learning about teamset a nurturing tone with students, estake care of and respect each other. It work and communication (and there’s pecially those who may be a bit stressed teaches them what stewardship means not an iPad in sight). about being in nature.” and how we can respect Owned and mainall forms of life.” tained by the East Bay “Our kids benefit tremendously from Camp Arroyo is Regional Park District, where many disadvanCamp Arroyo has been being able to go outside of their community taged kids meet nature ushering kids into the great outdoors since and venture into what seems to be a secluded, for the first time. The Regional Parks Founda2001. It was in the late far-off place in nature, even though tion provides more than ’90s that EBRPD joined $180,000 a year to fund forces (and funds) with it’s just 15 minutes away.” scholarships (known as the Taylor Family Foun—Jennifer Pennybacker, “camperships”) so that dation to build a resififth-grade teacher, Marylin Avenue Elementary School 1,000 students from dential camp on the site underfunded schools in of what was once the the East Bay can attend Alameda County Tuthe camp each year. “The camperships berculosis Sanitarium. Housing up Web of Life Field (WOLF) School, are tremendously important,” says to 144 campers and staff, the facility UCCR’s nonprofit education division, Kent Chapple, director of programs includes six 24-person cabins, as well now runs all of Camp Arroyo’s naturalat Camp Arroyo. “We want to serve as as a pool, medical clinic, arts yurt and ist-led outdoor science programs. But many students as we can, and I know an outdoor amphitheater. With an WOLF does more than just science. It there are schools that have come here eye to the environment, the camp was prides itself on teaching kids personal that wouldn’t have been able to do so constructed with existing buildings and development, teamwork, commuwithout that funding.” foundations where possible, straw bale nity commitment and responsibility. insulation in the dining hall, recycled glass countertops in the bathrooms, and metal roofs that catch rainwater for irrigation. Today, the overnight camp hosts 3,000 kids with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities in the summer months (funded and organized by the Taylor Family Foundation) and 4,000 student participants in the environmental education program throughout the rest of the year.

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For 16 years, Camp Arroyo was run by the YMCA, but in June 2019 the reins were handed to a new operator, United Camps, Conferences and Retreats (UCCR), a Petaluma-based nonprofit that has managed programs nationwide for 50 years. “UCCR has a 50-year history of running camps like Camp Arroyo with attention to important details like customer service and communication—making sure the campers, their parents, school administrators and teachers all feel welcome and included CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION • WINTER 2020

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When students first arrive at Camp Arroyo, some won’t even sit on the ground. Many have never set foot on a hiking trail, let alone gone camping or searching for owls and bats in the dark. “Just sitting on the grass or dirt can be a huge step outside of their comfort zone,” says Chapple. “But once they realize it’s OK, that nobody is going to yell at them for getting their clothes dirty, then all of a sudden their challenge zone becomes their comfort zone and they are able to do things that they might not have even considered possible.” By the end of the week, these same kids are smearing mud on their faces, catching bugs in the creek and sifting through compost for invertebrates. They’re even flying along a zip line and summiting a climbing wall. “The camp really helps our students find bravery inside themselves,” says Jennifer Pennybacker, fifth-grade teacher at campership recipient Mary-

lin Avenue Elementar y School in Livermore. “Our kids benefit tremendously from being able to go outside of their community and venture into what seems to be a secluded, far-off place in nature, even though it’s just 15 minutes away.” Accompanied by teachers and adult chaperones, students typically spend between three and five days at Camp Arroyo. In small groups, they learn about plants, animals and the importance of water conservation. They might do a water study that involves collecting aquatic insects to determine the health of the creek or learn about the Ohlone people’s relationship with the environment. The students may learn how they can integrate conservation into their daily lives and hone their team-building skills on a ropes course or by performing skits together onstage. One of the biggest personal achievements for many of the kids at Camp Arroyo is the Cresta Blanca hike. A 3-mile loop, the trail climbs through groves

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of oak trees and past rock formations before cresting with sweeping views of Lake Del Valle, Mount Diablo and a carpet of vineyards below. The students might see turkey vultures, bald eagles or acorn woodpeckers, as well as learn about geologic change and erosion. The hike is also a chance for students to bond. “It can be daunting, and a lot of kids have anxiety over it,” says Chapple. “Before the hike, we set ourselves up as a team that supports each other. We talk about what that means so that the kids are empowered to help each other out when one of their classmates is struggling.” Sometimes the hike includes a trust challenge where the students are blindfolded, then, holding a rope in one hand and a friend’s shoulder in the other, inch along a section of the trail. “It was a bit scary but worth it,” says Anirudh, a fifth-grader from San Ramon’s Coyote Creek Elementary School. “I felt proud that I accomplished it. Like I had conquered the mountain. It was a very good feeling.”

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need to eat to sustain themselves. “We talk about portions,” says Butler. “We explain that the goal is to identify how much you need and not take more than that. You can take a little bit the first time and go back for seconds or thirds, but don’t take a giant burrito and then leave most of it.” The students are presented with a pile of leftover food that has been scraped from their plates. The leftovers get weighed and the students conduct a report on how much food was wasted. “We graph it and then we have the kids set goals,” says Chapple. “For the rest of the week, before meals, we talk about strategies and the power to choose. Kids see the challenge and For many city kids, this first expotalking about how to empower kids really get into it because they want to sure to nature can be scary. A simple to be stewards, picking up trash and see those piles go down.” hike may be intimidating; a walk in the not littering are things that they can But Camp Arroyo leftovers are dark, even more so. With owls hooting actually do.” never wasted. The kids escort them and coyotes howling, camp leaders take Another big change the students down to the compost bins where they the kids on night excursions, talking can effect is reducing food waste. will eventually be used to nourish fruit about animal adaptations and vegetables growing such as how a fox walks in the garden. “We’ll quietly or a deer hears show them the different so well. They discuss “When [kids] start to realize it’s not scary, stages of decomposition astronomy and have fun in the compost bins,” then they start to care about [nature] chewing on glow-in-thesays Chapple. “We’ve dark candy. and want to learn about it.” got a thermometer so “There’s a lot of ad—Heather Butler, you can see how hot it justment that happens director of WOLF School gets. We talk about the with these kids, thinking FBI (fungus, bacteria about what’s dangerous and invertebrates) that and what’s not,” says break everything down. Heather Butler, director In some lessons, we’ll grab compost of WOLF School. “There are animals After a long day outdoors, it’s easy to and investigate what critters are in and strange noises; the ground isn’t overload your plate during the camp’s there.” smooth. But we want them to make a family-style dinner. A lesson in sustainProviding pounds of food to the direct connection with nature and the ability, the “garbology program” asks dining hall every year, the camp garden earth. When they start to realize it’s kids to ponder how much they really not scary, then they start to care about [nature] and want to learn about it.”

Inspiring Stewardship

Empowering students to be environmental stewards is a big part of Camp Arroyo. Staff members make a point to tell campers that the open space belongs to them, that it’s their territory to explore, enjoy and take care of. “The kids take that ownership seriously,” says Chapple. “They see trash on the trails and take it personally. They get pretty passionate about it and see it as something they can fix. It might seem simple, but when we’re 30

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u Into is laden with tomatoes, limes, persimmons and artichokes. There are chickens walking among apple trees and a nearby solar oven that bakes snacks such as nachos, s’mores, pies and even bread while the students work. Perhaps most significantly, they get to pick and taste produce fresh from the garden. “For a lot of kids, that’s a new thing,” says Chapple. “To see what part of the plant they’re eating and where it comes from. Kids don’t think they like broccoli, but pulling off pieces straight from the plant is a pretty different experience for them and they give it another chance. I tell parents that their kids might come back liking their vegetables!” By camp’s end, the students’ attitude toward vegetables isn’t the only change. Teachers say the kids often return home more independent and working better with their peers. Others bring a newfound love and respect for nature back to their families and communities. “We hope kids go home feeling better about being outside,” says Butler. “We hope they’re more active and, maybe, that they want to be stewards of the parks.” Reprinted with permission. Compas, Regional Parks Foundation. All photos courtesy of East Bay Regional Parks

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CPRS 50 over 50 The CPRS State Board is honored to highlight 50 professionals over 50! We know that many of our members will read these inspirational testimonials and hopefully work to remember them as they move forward in their recreation journeys. Meet all of our 50 Over 50’s on our website at https://www.cprs.org/page/50-over-50 To all our 50 Over 50’s… You are an inspiration! Thank you for taking the time to help the future of parks and recreation! Thank you for taking the time to enhance the CPRS membership experience! We appreciate you! Your 2019-20 CPRS Board of Directors Nominate a 50 Over 50 today by visiting our website at www.cprs.org!

Eric Aller Parks Manager City of Clovis Eric has worked in Park Maintenance for 24 years. He serves on many committees which support his ability to work with other departments and members of the public. He is responsible for Landscape Maintenance Districts throughout the City and spends time evaluating how to best maintain these into the future. Learning Lesson: 1. If you don’t agree with your boss you can offer suggestions but remember they are the boss. At times you need to humble yourself and do what’s right for the organization and respect the position. 2. Treat people with respect and listen to their suggestions. Give them the freedom to have input and be creative. This will help support them wanting to come to work. Wishes for the future: Start building a stronger, healthier community now. You may not see immediate benefits but people will reap the benefits into the future way past when you are gone. Spend time training your successor. Invest in the future staff so they may carry on the torch you have started.

Craig Bronzan Principal Bronzan Consulting As a third generation parks and recreation professional, I have had the privilege of working for over 40 years in service to my communities and our profession. I got the bug early in life as I followed my father and grandfather around to gyms, pools, playgrounds, and summer camps. I played, volunteered, worked, and created mischief at times for staff; however, I have been lucky enough to do what I love, in a profession that creates “sacred places and experiences.” If our goal is to leave the world a little better than we entered it, I cannot think of a profession that is more able to provide that experience for fulfillment. We are privileged to be able to serve and give back; something that the world can always use.

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Sheila Canzian Director, Parks & Recreation City of San Mateo 10 Lessons Learned (okay….11!) 1) Common sense and good judgment are more valuable than turning out the perfect spreadsheet 2) “Know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em” 3) Forget the concept of seeking “fairness” and instead seek “reasonableness” 4) Professional networking will reap more value than you will ever imagine 5) If you are not invited to the table, invite yourself 6) Think of your accomplishments as building savings in a bank account. One day when you $&%#@ up, hope that you have built enough equity for a withdrawl, versus closing the account 7) Our personal reputation and that of our agency is built upon integrity. Admit when we are wrong, be accountable and learn from our mistakes 8) When trying to develop solutions, think of the “why” first and the “how” second 9) Give back to our profession 10) In order to be considered for a promotion, start thinking as the person above you would 11) Take informed risks. Nothing of consequence happens if we are spending time defending the status quo

Laura Detweiler Director of Recreation & Senior Services City of Newport Beach Chris Chamberlain Professor CSU East BAy Joining CPRS has been the single best thing I’ve ever done professionally. Through CPRS, I learned how to be a better leader, a true professional, and grow a network of life-long friends and colleagues who push each other to create better, healthier communities. I learned from some of the best and later, was able to mentor others new to the field. For me, it’s all about relationships. The cornerstone of our business is built on relationships- with our community, our customers, across our organization, and our field of professionals. Quality relationships define us as professionals through building trust, displaying integrity, and being credible. It’s what keeps our customers coming back for our programs and services. CPRS helped bring that into focus for me as a young professional and I’ve never forgotten it. CPRS, and our field has made me a better human being.

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Working in the field of recreation has made my cup runneth over with a rewarding career that has made a difference on this planet. That’s a really cool thing to be able to say. I have worked with amazing, talented, caring people that have a passion for life and helping others live rewarding ones. I got lucky and landed in this profession while in college and it’s been a wild ride ever since. Everything else has come with hard work, commitment, showing up every day with the intent to learn something new and lead by example. The communities I have worked in were different in many ways, but had many more similarities. All were made up of people that want to belong, learn, have fun or needed our help. These basic needs are what makes us so valuable and powerful to our communities. Whether you are just starting out in your career, are in the middle of it or towards the end, you play an equally important role. It takes all of us to make great communities, and if we work together, there is no stopping what we can accomplish. The future is bright for Parks and Rec!

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Leslie Fritz Director of Education California Park & Recreation Society Work diligently to build relationships. People need people, I sure have needed people to be successful in any role. Work on the competencies needed to manage for tomorrow. Continuously search for new opportunities, don’t be hesitant and figure out strategies to keep the overwhelm down. Have an entrepreneurial mindset when its the right time to do so.

Bob Disco Parks Superintendent City of Burlingame As a Parks Superintendent and City Arborist, Bob believes that the urban forest is vital to the wellbeing of the community. His philosophy has always been that if you have to remove a tree, you need to plant another in its place. Through his work with the Parks Division and Planning and Building Department, Bob strives to maintain, preserve, and protect the urban canopy of the City of Burlingame. He hopes those in the profession will continue to be the advocates for trees, and parks.

Diana Dobbert Director City of Westminister Having literally grown up in parks and recreation, beginning in 1987 as a Westminster recreation leader, and currently serving as the City’s Director of Community Services, I have seen first-hand the impact of the services we provide on our community. Like most in our profession, I never lose enthusiasm for the programs we offer to bring families together, organizing sports and other activities that encourage our young people to make healthy choices leading to future success, and giving our seniors a safe place to meet, exercise and interact with others. With increasingly diverse neighborhoods, I expect parks and recreation programs to increase in importance. When looking for housing, most everyone prefers to be near a park knowing the value they offer. Parks tend to make us all feel less isolated and more connected to our community. I am so proud to be part of CPRS.

David Coote Parks & Maintenance Supervisor City of Ontario After being in the golf business for 25+ years I made the move 4 years ago to Parks and Recreation on the OPS side. In that time I have met some amazing, creative, gifted, passionate and very talented professionals and Volunteers. Their enthusiasm for Public Service has served as a motivation for me. As I look to the future, it will always be about delivering an outstanding experience to our stakeholders while trying to balance expectations with resources. The ability to attract top quality individuals who have the same passion will be the key to our profession’s success.

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Nick Franco Director County of San Luis Obispo I’ve spent over two-thirds of my life working in parks in California. Parks are the only workplace I’ve known as an adult and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Parks have taught me about the astounding array of habitats in this state that we help protect. I’ve had significant experiences interacting with animals ranging from dolphins and elephant seals to banana slugs and zebras. But the most significant experiences I’ve had come from the interactions with fellow park employees who have dedicated themselves to making our communities better each day and with the thousands of visitors who have each taught me something more about why we do what we do and why parks are important. I am confident that the next generations of park employees and park visitors will find at least as much meaning and purpose in their park experiences as I have.

Lisa Rudloff Deputy Director of Community Services City of Irvine Over the past 29+ years of service in the parks, recreation, and community services profession, I have had tremendous opportunities to be of service to many communities. As I worked through my career, I had ambitious goals that could not come soon enough. Silly me and oh so little did I know during my climb was that to get to where I wanted to go takes experience and experience takes time. Taking time to serve your profession, working hard and having something good to give, maintaining a great attitude no matter the circumstances, taking responsibility and being good leader, developing your networking skills, sharing your stories to help find solutions to problems, understanding politics, not taking things so personally and continuing to improve yourself is what it’s all about. Remembering that your professional journey is not a sprint, it is a marathon and enjoying the ride is the best part. My journey is not finished but so far, it has been incredible. I work for an outstanding city and I am committed to lead my agency to provide exceptional services, facilities, and programs to our residents. I am blessed and grateful!

John Glaeser Director of Communications California Park & Recreation Society My dad told me when I was young “If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” I think he told this to me after a day of weed pulling, when I didn’t really do a good job of it. I also didn’t really get it at the time. But the next few times he said it, I began to understand. If you’re going to do something, do it to the best of your ability. His words still tickle in the back of my brain. At times when I finish a project and look it over and think, “Hey, that looks pretty good.” Then that tickle starts. “Yeah, but it could still be even better.” So I rework it and think “Yep, that’s very cool.” The tickle re-inserts itself again. “But is it great? Couldn’t you do a bit more? What if...?” I find my best work comes after 3, 4 sometimes 5 attempts. Never settle on just being okay. Don’t believe you’re done after one attempt. Strive to be the best. Afterall, if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right!

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Paul Romero Commissioner City of Folsom Rarely does one find a career that brings opportunities, challenges, personal fulfillment, friendships, sorrows, satisfaction, and pleasure. That’s what Parks and Recreation brought to me. After 40 years of being a parks and recreation professional, I retired and became a citizen advocate for the profession. Is there a difference between being a professional or advocate? Of course; but, the values remain the same. Without doubt, methods change as does the audience. Park professionals make life better. They bring life and health to a community. Youth and adults receive positive outcomes and equally benefit from their service. Park and Recreation professionals are real world activists. Citizen advocates (Park and Recreation Commissioners) bridge the “real” world with the political world. They take the professional message to top decision makers and to the community. Advocates and professionals are mutually dependent. Having been both, I encourage you to work collectively for a better future.

Bill Michaelis Professor Emeriuts SFSU Relationships, values, praxis, inspiration, fun and lifelong friendships... Mike Stallings, Dave Bacon, Mike Perez, Ginny Jaquith, Harry Sippel, Dave Lewis, Frank Benest, Dick Trudeau, Pete Soderburg, Jim Murphy, Ezra Holland, Nicole Acquisti... and so many more (you know who you are). Several have left the building but not my heart and memory. What a privilege to have known them and worked with them. • People who always remember the deep and significant values of play and leisure and recreation... • People who have vision and the skills to creatively make things happen... • People who think outside the box... • People who never forget the deep historical and philosophical roots of recreation as a human service that makes a significant difference in individual and collective community lives... • People who know the value of (and utilize) public/private/nonprofit partnerships but never forget the significance of high-touch non-commercial interaction and the power of play... • People who are problem-solvers in the midst of cutbacks and budget constraints and who continue to make quality service happen. I am filled with gratitude. THANK YOU, CPRS and all of your caring people. Play On... and Carry On successfully, well into the 21st century.

Kim Uhlik Professor San Jose State University Specifically regarding CPRS, remember that you, as a fellow professional, are part of a community of dedicated people united in service: to our own agencies and clients, to our own professional development, and to the development of our colleagues. Be an active participant in professional organizations such as CPRS and NRPA by attending meetings and conferences, joining committees, and helping plan and execute activities. You may find a mentor, and become a mentor, discover your true calling and further your fellows’ careers, all the while creating a meaningful life. By giving, you will receive.

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District 5 Kelly Nelson City of Patterson

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Lydie Gutfeld City of Mission Viejo

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Aging Services Section Leah Madonich Town of Danville Administrators Section Frank Carson City of El Cajon

Educators Section Keith Fulthorp CSU Long Beach

Aquatics Section Cortez Jordan City of West Hollywood Development & Operations Section Koko Panossian City of Glendale

Recreation Section Katie Houser City of Sacramento Recreation Therapy Section Brent Ericson Napa State Hospital

District 1 Hilary Dunn Town of Windsor District 2 Angela Newman Cosumnes Community Services District

District 3 Rachel Prater

District 4 Lauren Merriman

City of Pleasonton

City of Campbell

District 6 Rachel Kaufman

District 7 Sarah Reid

City of Santa Cruz

City of Reedley

District 9 Andrew Berg City of Rancho Palos Verdes

District 10 Justin Schmillen City of Newport Beach

District 13 Crystal Knox City of Diamond Bar District 15 Lauren Cronk North of the River Recreation & Park District

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The following agencies, companies and universities have completed the Parks Make Life Better!® logo policy/agreement application. They are using the logo in their marketing efforts, using the key messages in their promotions and are living the brand promise. Now is the time for you to join the Parks Make Life Better!® branding compaign. Please visit the CPRS Web site (www.cprs.org) and click on the Parks Make Life Better!® logo on the home page for more information on the campaign. California Agency City of Agoura Hills City of Alameda City of Albany City of Alhambra City of Aliso Viejo Aliso Viejo Community Association Ambrose Recreation & Park District City of American Canyon City of Anaheim City of Anderson City of Antioch Town of Apple Valley Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District City of Arcata Arden Manor Recreation & Park District Arden Park Recreation & Park District City of Arroyo Grande City of Artesia City of Atascadero City of Atwater Auburn Area Recreation and Park District City of Azusa City of Bakersfield City of Baldwin Park City fo Banning Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation & Parks District City of Bell City of Bell Gardens City of Bellflower City of Belmont Belvedere Tiburon Joint Recreation City of Benicia City of Berkeley City of Beverly Hills City of Bishop City of Blue Lake Boulder Creek Recreation & Park District City of Brawley City of Brea City of Brentwood City of Brisbane City of Buena Park City of Burbank City of Burlingame Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District City of Calabasas City of California City California State Parks City of Calistoga

Cameron Park Comm. Svcs. District City of Campbell City of Capitola City of Carlsbad Carmichael Recreation & Park District City of Carpinteria City of Carson Central Plumas Recreation & Park District City of Ceres City of Cerritos Chico Area Recreation & Park District City of Chino City of Chino Hills City of Chowchilla City of Chula Vista City of Claremont City of Clovis Coalinga-Huron Recreation & Park District City of Concord Conejo Recreation & Park District Cordova Recreation & Park District City of Corona City of Coronado City of Costa Mesa Cosumnes Community Services District City of Cotati City of Covina City of Culver City City of Cupertino Cypress Recreation & Park District City of Cypress City of Dana Point Town of Danville City of Davis City of Del Mar City of Delano Desert Recreation District City of Diamond Bar City of Dinuba Town of Discovery Bay City of Downey City of Duarte City of Dublin East Bay Regional Park District City of East Palo Alto City of El Cajon City of El Centro City of El Cerrito El Dorado Hills Community Services District City of El Monte City of Emeryville City of Encinitas

City of Escondido City of Exeter Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District Feather River Recreation & Park District City of Folsom City of Fontana City of Foster City City of Fountain Valley City of Fremont City of Fresno City of Fullerton Fulton-El Camino Recreation & Park District City of Galt City of Garden Grove Georgetown Divide Recreation District City of Gilroy City of Glendale City of Glendora Green Valley Homeowners Recreation Association Greater Vallejo Recreation District City of Gridley City of Grover Beach City of Half Moon Bay City of Hanford City of Hawaiian Gardens City of Hawthorne Hayward Area Recreation & Park District City of Healdsburg City of Hercules City of Hermosa Beach Hesperia Recreation & Park District Highlands Recreation District City of Hughson City of Huntington Beach City of Huntington Park City of Imperial City of Indio City of Inglewood City of Irvine City of Irwindale Isla Vista Recreation & Park District Jurupa Area Recreation & Park District Jurupa Community Services District Kensington Police Protection & Community Services District City of Kerman County of Kern City of King City City of Kingsburg City of La Habra City of La Mesa

City of La Mirada City of La Palma City of La Puente City of La Quinta City of La Verne City of Lafayette City of Laguna Beach City of Laguna Hills City of Laguna Niguel City of Lake Elsinore City of Lake Forest City of Lakewood City of Lancaster City of Larkspur Recreation City of Lathrop City of Lawndale City of Lemon Grove City of Lemoore City of Lincoln Livermore Area Recreation & Park District City of Lodi City of Long Beach City of Los Alamitos City of Los Altos City of Los Angeles County of Los Angeles City of Los Banos Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation City of Lynwood City of Madera City of Malibu Town of Mammoth Lakes City of Manhattan Beach City of Manteca County of Marin City of Martinez McKinleyville Community Services District Mendocino Coast Recreation & Park District City of Menifee City of Menlo Park City of Merced City of Mill Valley City of Milpitas Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District City of Mission Viejo City of Modesto City of Montclair City of Montebello City of Monterey County of Monterey Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

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u Parks Make Life Better!® City of Moorpark Town of Moraga City of Moreno Valley City of Morgan Hill Mt. Shasta Recreation & Parks District City of Mountain View City of Murrieta City of Napa City of National City Navy Region South West City of Nevada City City of Newark City of Newport Beach City of Norco North County Recreation & Park District North Highlands Recreation & Park District North of the River Recreation & Park District North Tahoe Public Utility District City of Norwalk City of Novato City of Oakland City of Oakley City of Oceanside City of Ojai City of Ontario City of Orange Orangevale Recreation & Park District City of Orinda City of Pacifica City of Palmdale City of Palm Springs City of Palo Alto Paradise Recreation & Park District City of Pasadena Human Services & Recreation City of Pasadena Parks & Natural Resources City of Paso Robles City of Patterson City of Perris City of Petaluma City of Pico Rivera City of Pinole City of Pismo Beach City of Pittsburg County of Placer City of Placerville Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District City of Pleasanton City of Pomona City of Port Hueneme City of Porterville City of Poway City of Rancho Cucamonga Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District City of Redding City of Redondo Beach City of Redwood City City of Reedley City of Rialto

City of Richmond Rim of the World Recreation & Park District Rio Linda Elverta Recreation & Park District City of Rio Vista City of Riverbank City of Riverside County of Riverside Regional Park & Open Space District City of Rocklin City of Rohnert Park Rosamond Community Services District City of Rosemead City of Roseville Rossmoor Community Services District City of Sacramento County of Sacramento City of Salinas Town of San Anselmo City of San Bernardino City of San Bruno City of San Carlos County of San Diego City of San Diego City of San Dimas City of San Fernando City of San Francisco County of San Francisco City of San Gabriel County of San Joaquin City of San Jose City of San Juan Capistrano City of San Leandro City of San Luis Obispo County of San Luis Obispo City of San Marcos City of San Mateo County of San Mateo City of San Pablo City of San Rafael City of San Ramon City of Sanger City of Santa Clara County of Santa Clara City of Santa Clarita City of Santa Cruz County of Santa Cruz City of Santa Fe Springs City of Santa Maria City of Santa Rosa City of Santee Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve City of Saratoga City of Sausalito City of Scotts Valley City of Seal Beach City of Selma City of Sierra Madre City of Signal Hill County of Solano City of Solano Beach South Coast Air Quality Management District City of South El Monte City of South Gate City of South Lake Tahoe

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City of South Pasadena Southgate Recreation & Park District County of Stanislaus City of St. Helena City of Stanton City of Stockton City of Suisun City City of Sunnyvale Sunrise Recreation & Park District City of Tahoe City Tamalpais Community Services District Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District City of Temecula City of Temple City Templeton Community Services District City of Torrance City of Tracy Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District City of Tulare City of Turlock City of Tustin City of Twentynine Palms City of Ukiah City of Union City City of Upland City of Vacaville County of Ventura City of Victorville City of Visalia City of Vista City of Walnut City of Walnut Creek Wasco Recreation & Parks District City of Watsonville City of West Covina City of West Hollywood City of West Sacramento West Side Recreation & Park District City of Westminster City of Whittier City of Wildomar Town of Windsor City of Woodland City of Yorba Linda Town of Yountville City of Yuba City City of Yucaipa Out-of-State Agency Brownsburg Parks, Indiana City of Bluffton, Indiana City of Butte-Silver Bow, Montana Clarksville Parks & Recreation, Indiana City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Friends of Maryland State Parks City of Franklin, Indiana Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department, Indiana City of Johnson City, Tennessee City of Logansport, Indiana Mooresville Park & Recreation District City of New Albany, Indiana

City of Olivette, Missouri New Haven-Adams Township, Indiana Noblesville Parks & Recreation, Indiana City of Shelbyville, Indiana City of South Bend, Indiana Washington Township, Ohio Company Alfa Products All About Play/Little Tikes Commercial - Nor Cal Buell Recreation California’s Great America Callander Associates Capitol Enterprises Inc. Columbia Cascade Company Community Works Design Group David Evans and Assoc. Inc. David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. Firma Design Group Friends of Rockhaven Goric Marketing Group USA The HLA Group, Landscape Architects & Planners Innovative Playgrounds Company KPCRadio.Com Land Concern Ltd Leader Manufacturing, Inc./Fairweather Site Furnishings Division Maximum Solutions, Inc. Murdock-Super Secur National Academy of Athletics National Parks Promotion Council NLM Consulting Services PlayCore PlaySafe, LLC Play Smart Surfacing Play-Well TEKnologies Poimiroo & Partners Public Restroom Company Recreation Republic RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. RJM Design Group, Inc. Robertson Industries, Inc. Shade Structures Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation SpectraTurf SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. Stone Soul Music StructureCast Sybertech Waste Reduction Ltd. Tri Active America Western Wood Preservers Institute Windsor Parks-Recreation Foundation Verde Design, Inc. Vermont Recreation & Parks Association University/College CSU Long Beach CSU Northridge San Jose State University SDSU MOVE

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Advertisers Index A-G Sod Farms, Inc. 800-247-6348 www.AGSod.com

Aqua Source 800-574-8081 www.aquasource.com

Aquatic Design Group 800-938-0542 www.aquaticdesigngroup.com

Arch Pac 760-734-1600 www.archpac.com

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David Volz Design 714-641-1300 www.dvolzdesign.com

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Delta Bluegrass 800-637-8873 www.deltabluegrass.com

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Architerra Design Group 909-484-2800 www.architerradesigngroup.com p. 25

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Greenfields Outdoor Fitness 888-315-9037 www.greenfieldsfitness.com p. 11, 34-35, 51

HLA Group - Landscape Architects & Planners 916-447-7400 www.hlagroup.com p. 19

Integra Planning & Landscape Architecture 707-545-5235 www.integrapla.com p. 61

Callander Associates 650-375-1313 www.callanerassociates.com

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Izone Imaging 888-464-9663 www.izoneimaging.com p. xx

Columbia Cascade Co. 800-547-1940 www.timberform.com

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Jones & Madhaven 805-777-8449 www.jmae.com

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Lincoln Aquatics 800-223-5450 www.lincolnaquatics.com

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Crane Architectural Group 714-525-0363 www.cranearchitecturalgrp.com

David Evans & Associates 909-481-5750 www.deainc.com

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Most Dependable Fountains 800-552-6331 www.mostdependable.com p. 17

Sator Soccer 888-887-2867 www.satorsoccer.com

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My Bark Co. 209-786-4042 www.mybark.net

Schmidt Design Group 619-236-1462 www.schmidtdesign.com

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Neptune-Benson 866-801-2326 www.evoqua.com/neptune-benson p. 18

SunnyCal Solar Inc. 209-464-6100 www.shadecharger.com

Nuvis 714-754-7311 www.nuvis.net

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Turf Star Western 800-585-8001 www.turfstar.com

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Water Odyssey by Fountain People. Inc. 512-392-1155 www.waterodyssey.com p. 7

Pilot Rock 800-762-5002 www.pilotrock.com

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Pirate’s Dinner Adventure 866-439-2469 www.piratesdinneradventure.com p. 54

West Coast Arborists, Inc. 800-521-3714 www.scainc.com

RHA Landscape Architects-Planners 951-781-1930 www.rhala.com p. 59

ZGolf Food & Beverage Services, LLC dba Wedgewood Weddings 888-382-5108 www.wedgewoodweddings.com p. 37

Richard Fisher Associates 714-245-9270 www.RFAland.com

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SSA Landscape Architects 831-459-0455 www.ssala.com

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Company Members through January 15, 2020

AARP California (916) 556-3030 1415 L Street, Suite 960, Sacramento CA 95814 jberdugo@aarp.org www.aarp.org/ca SERVICE: AARPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to empower people to choose how they live as they age. Abey Arnold Associates (415) 258-9580 1005 A Street, Suite 305, San Rafael CA 94901 pabey@abeyarnold.com www.abeyarnold.com SERVICE: Landscape Architecture. Active Network (214) 996-7282 717 N. Harwood #2500, Dallas TX 75201 ray@activenetwork.com www.activecommunities.com SERVICE: ACTIVE Network is the leading provider of recreation management software powering thousands of local communities. A-G Sod Farms, Inc. (951) 687-7581 2900 Adams St., Ste. C-120, Riverside CA 92504 info@agsod.com www.agsod.com SERVICE: Five farms in California & Colorado producing high quality sod for sports fields and parks. All About Play/Little Tikes Commercial - Nor Cal (916) 923-2180 3844 Presidio Street, Sacramento CA 95838 glen@playgroundpros.com www.littletikescommercial.com SERVICE: Accessible outdoor playground equipment including unique theme playscapes and park service equipment.

American Solutions for Business (714) 396-1803 400 Princeland Court, Corona CA 92879 gleonard@americanbus.com http://home.americanbus.com SERVICE: Providers of printed documents, promotional products, corporate logo apparel like brochures, uniforms, stationery CAtalogs, forms.

Arch Pac, Inc. (760) 734-1600 1341 Distribution Way Suite 11, Vista CA 92081 kenmoeller@archpac.com www.archpac.com SERVICE: Consulting Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers, & Planners specializing in aquatics, pools, and associated architecture.

Berry Bowling Systems (347) 892-1115 3 Cochrane Street Mitcham, Victoria 3132 AUSTRALIA daarons@berrysportsurfaces.com.au www.berrysportsurfaces.com.au SERVICE: Designers, suppliers, & installers of world bowls approved synthetic lawn bowling greens.

Anchor Audio (800) 262-4671 x138 5931 Darwin Court, Carlsbad CA 92008 sales@anchoraudio.com www.anchoraudio.com SERVICE: Anchor Audio is the leading manufacturer of easy to use, durable, battery powered portable sound systems.

Architerra Design Group, Inc. (909) 484-2800 10221-A Trademark Street, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 rkrumwiede@architerradesigngroup.com www.architerradesigngroup.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture and site planning: new and renovated parks, streetscapes, community gardens, nature parks, trails.

Aqua Source (209) 745-6401 P.O. Box 1146, Galt CA 95632 info@aquasource.com www.aquasource.com SERVICE: Commercial swimming pool equipment, automated chemical & filtration systems, commercial pool vacuums, heaters, deck equipment.

AV Now Fitness Sound (800) 491-6874 225 Technology Circle, Scotts Valley CA 95066 sales@avnow.com www.avnow.com SERVICE: Portable sound systems, wireless microphones, gymnasium sound, athletic field sound.

Aquatic Design Group (760) 438-8400 2226 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad CA 92008 info@aquaticdesigngroup.com www.aquaticdesigngroup.com SERVICE: Programming, planning, design and engineering services for competition, recreation, and leisure aquatic facilities.

BCI Burke Co, LLC (920) 933-6711 P.O. Box 549, Fond Du Lac, WI 54936 kmcclanathan@bciburke.com www.bciburke.com SERVICE: BCI Burke has been manufacturing high-quality and innovative playground equipment for 95 years.

Brandis Tallman, LLC (415) 912-5632 22 Battery Street, Suite #500, San Francisco CA 94111 ntallman@brandistallman.com www.BrandisTallman.com SERVICE: A full-service investment banking firm solely dedicated to financing California municipalities and special districts.

Berliner Seilfabrik Play Equipment Corporation (864) 627-1092 96 Brookfield Oaks Dr. Suite 140, Greenville SC 29607 diana@berliner-playequipment.com www.berliner-playequipment.com SERVICE: State of the art play structures from the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader in net climbing playground equipment.

BrightLife Designs (714) 326-8326 16291 Gothard St., Huntington Beach CA 92647 hello@brightlifedesigns.com https://www.brightlifedesigns.com SERVICE: Decorative commercial lighting & Christmas holiday decor. Offer purchase and lease, installation, removal and storage.

BFS Landscape Architects (831) 646-1383 425 Pacific Street, Suite 201, Monterey CA 93940 go@bfsla.com www.bfsla.com SERVICE: Parks, trails and open space planning; design for healthy and sustainable communities. BMLA Landscape Architecture (951) 737-1124 310 North Joy Street, Corona CA 92879 baxter@bmla.net www.bmla.net SERVICE: BMLA Landscape Architecture - Designs that build lasting communities.

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u Buyer’s Guide California Dinner Adventure (714) 690-1497 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park CA 90620 julio@pirates-ca.com www.piratesdinneradventure.com SERVICE: Restaurant and show with pirates theme. California Land Management (650) 322-1181 675 Gilman Street, Palo Alto CA 94301-2528 info@clm-services.com www.clm-services.com SERVICE: Provides professional park management, security, maintenance, ranger patrol & related services. The California Parks Company (916) 529-1512 2150 Main Street, Suite 5, Red Bluff CA 96080 mp@calparksco.com www.calparksco.com SERVICE: Recreation concessions.

California State Soccer Association South (714) 778-2972 1029 S. Placentia Avenue, Fullerton CA 92831 lsalcedo@calsouth.com www.calsouth.com SERVICE: The official state soccer association of USSF providing recreational youth and adult programs, coaching education and referee certification services. California’s Great America (408) 986-5947 2401 Agnew Road, Santa Clara CA 95054 michael.kuhny@cagreatamerica.com www.cagreatamerica.com SERVICE: Theme Park that offers exclusive rates for visits & events.

Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. (916) 985-4366 12150 Tributary Point Drive, Suite 140, Gold River CA 95670 bwoodside@cavalleyoffice.com www.callanderassociates.com SERVICE: Landscape architects. Capitol Equipment, Inc. (626) 357-3768 2718 E. Huntington Drive, Duarte CA 91010 capitolequipmentinc@yahoo.com www.capitolequipinc.com SERVICE: Portable steel equipment shelters, standard, and custom sizes.

CH Bull Company (650) 837-8400 229 Utah Avenue, South San Francisco CA 94080 abull@chbullco.com www.chbullco.com SERVICE: Stocking distributor, Genie lifts, Ridgid, ladders, material handling, safety equipment, including engineered fall protection systems. Coast Recreation Inc. (714) 619-0100 15335 River Rock Drive, Fontana CA 92336 jstriegel@coastrecreation.net www.coastrecreation.com SERVICE: Representing Landscape Structures, playground equipment, landscape brands site furnishings, and Icon Shelters in Southern California.

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Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide u Collette Tours (401) 728-3805 162 Middle Stree,t Pawtucke, RI 02860 treardon@collette.com www.gocollette.com SERVICE: Group Travel Specialist (Guided Vacations, River Cruises, etc) Columbia Cascade Company (503) 223-1157 1300 S. W. Sixth Avenue, Ste. 310, Portland OR 97201-3464 hq@timberform.com www.timberform.com SERVICE: TimberForm and PipeLine playground and outdoor fitness equipment, TimberForm site furnishings and CycLoops & CycLocker bicycle security products. Combitile PTG LTD +61 416 268896 241/1 Hewstead Tce Newstead QLD 4006 AUSTRALIA kmillard@combitile.com SERVICE: Surfacing materials playgrounds - dry - aquatic - critical fall height. Community Pass (201) 689-2323 141 Dayton Street, #204, Ridgewood NJ 02450 tbracken@capturepoint.com www.communitypass.net SERVICE: CommunityPass is a cloud-based recreation management software for your registration, membership, facility and payment needs. Community Playgrounds (415) 892-8100 200 Commercial Street, Vallejo CA 94589 cwear@commplay.us www.communityplaygrounds.com SERVICE: Design build specializing in nature play areas, installation of all play equipment, safety audits & surface impact tests.

Community Works Design Group (951) 369-0700 4649 Brockton Avenue, Riverside CA 92506 tim@comworksdg.com www.comworksdg.com SERVICE: Your source for creative park planning, landscape architecture, irrigation design, and CASp/ADA services. Counsilman-Hunsaker (310) 734-2282 10733 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 400, Saint Louis MO 63127 info@chh2o.com www.chh2o.com SERVICES: Aquatic design, engineering, and operation services. Crane Architectural Group (714) 525-0363 110 E Wilshire Ave # 300, Fullerton CA 92832-1934 rcrane@cranearchitecturalgrp.com www.cranearchitecturalgrp.com SERVICE: Architectural services - community centers, senior centers, sports complexes, concession stands, park restrooms, ADA improvements. Dahlin Group Architecture Planning (925) 251-7200 5865 Owens Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 marketing@dahlingroup.com www.dahlingroup.com SERVICE: Architectural and planning services with a passion for placemaking, including community, senior, recreation, and aquatic centers. Dave Bang Associates, Inc. (800) 669-2585 P.O. Box 1088 Tustin, CA 92781 john@davebang.com www.davebang.com SERVICE: Suppliers of high-quality park, playground, athletic equipment, & site equipment since 1979.

David Evans and Assoc. Inc. (909) 481-5750 4141 E. Inland Empire Blvd. Suite 250, Ontario CA 91764 ksr@deainc.com www.deainc.com SERVICE: Multidisciplinary firm specializing in landscape architecture, civil, and transportation engineering, surveying, and construction management. David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. (714) 641-1300 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M-8, Costa Mesa CA 92626 jgraham@dvolzdesign.com www.dvolzdesign.com SERVICE: Award winning park planners and sports facility experts! DVD provides assistance with project planning budgets. Deschamps Mat Systems (973) 928-3040 218 Little Falls Road, Unit 11, Cedar Grove NJ 07009-1277 assistant@mobi-mat-dms.com www.mobi-mat.com SERVICE: We develop, manufacture, and distribute state-of-the-art Mobility Solutions. EcoFert, Inc (714) 580-4659 1237 S. Wright Street, Santa Ana CA 92705 chuck@ecofert.org www.ecofert.org SERVICE: Landscape care solutions through a full service program utilizing organic based amendments applied through fertigation systems. ELS Architecture and Urban Design (510) 549-2929 2040 Addison Street, Berkeley CA 94704 aelmore@elsarch.com SERVICE: Architecture and planning services for sports/recreation/aquatics, education, theaters/performing arts, mixed-use, historic renovations, and urban design.

Environmental Specialty Products (951) 371-5792 P.O. Box 77806, Corona CA 92877 EnvironmentalSP@sbcglobal.net www.environmentalspecialtyproducts. com SERVICE: Recycled plastic lumber structural & non-structural decking, fencing, posts, picnic tables etc. ExoFit Outdoor Fitness (800) 527-0797 PO Box 942527, Miami FL 33194 danny@exo.fit www.exo.fit Service: ExoFit is a leader in designing and installing outdoor fitness gyms. FieldTurf Commercial (760) 745-7026 x1341 2750 La Mirada Drive, Vista CA 92081 aparisi@easyturf.com www.fieldturfcommercial.com SERVICE: Manufatcturer and installer of artificial turf for any and all commercial applications. Flexground (916) 275-3588 2029 Opportunity Drive, #3, Roseville CA 95678 swalsh@flexground.com www.flexground.com SERVICE: FlexGround is the premier provider of rubberized poured in place and recreation surfacing. Fun Express, LLC (800) 228-2003 4206 S. 108th Street, Omaha NE 68137 orders@funexpress.com www.funexpress.com/corporate SERVICE: Crafts, art supplies, educational items, active play CAmp, and seasonal items at discounted prices. GameTime (800) 235-2440 150 Fort Payne AL 35967 dhill@gametime.com www.gametime.com SERVICE: GameTime is the leading manufacturer of commercial playground and outdoor fitness equipment.

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Buyer’s Guide u Gates & Associates (925) 736-8176 2671 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94583 kelley@dgates.com www.dgates.com SERVICE: Landscape Architecture. Glass Architects (707) 544-3920 200 E Street, #100, Santa Rosa CA 95404 eglass@glassarchitects.com www.glassarchitects.com SERVICE: Architectural design and master planning. Specializing in indoor and outdoor aquatic, community and recreational facilities. Glide SUP (888) 927-9405 702 Sutter Street, Suite J, Folsom CA 95630 scott.knorp@glidesup.com www.glidesup.com SERVICE: Stand up paddleboards and pool fitness platforms. Goals Soccer Centers (626) 484-4966 9599 Pinehurst Avenue, South Gate CA 90280 nathan@goals-soccer.com www.goals-soccer.com SERVICES: Develop and operate small size fields soccer centers offering leagues, clinics tournaments, concessions, and events. Gold Bug Park and Mine (530) 642-5207 2635 Gold Bug Lane, Placerville CA 95667 fjacobi@cityofplacerville.org www.goldbugpark.org SERVICE: Gold Bug Park is Gold Rush History! Offering mine tours, gem panning, blacksmith, stamp mill, museum, and hiking trails.

Grand Slam Safety, LLC (925) 997-6266 130 Alcosta Court, San Ramon CA 94583 jeanette@grandslamsafety.com www.Grandslamsafety.com SERVICE: Design, manufacture indoor/ outdoor safety fencing system-permanent, or removable for multi-sport parks-baseball, softball, and little league. Great Western Recreation (435) 245-5055 975 S. State Hwy 89 PO Box 97, Logan UT 94321 info@gwpark.com www.gwpark.com SERVICE: Turnkey design-build firm providing playgrounds, shade/shelters, surfacing, site amenities, splash pads, beachers, etc. Greenfields Outdoor Fitness (888) 315-9037 2617 West Woodland Drive, Anaheim CA 92801 info@greenfieldsfitness.com www.greenfieldsfitness.com SERVICE: Outdoor fitness equipment. Griffin Structures, Inc. (949) 497-9000 2 Technology Drive Suite 150, Irvine CA 92618 kboyle@griffinstructures.com www.griffinholdings.net SERVICE: Griffin provides program and construction management services, leading on-time, on-budget public agency projects. Gro-Power, Inc. (909) 393-3744 15065 Telephone Avenue, Chino CA 91710 gropowerinc@verizon.net www.gropower.com SERVICE: Go “green” with Gro-Power products. They’re safe for the environment and naturally conserve water.

Group 4 Architecture Research + Planning, Inc. (650) 871-0709 211 Linden Ave, South San Francisco CA 94080 dmerkes@g4arch.com www.g4arch.com SERVICE: Architectural, research, and planning services. GSM Landscape Architects, Inc. (707) 255-4630 1700 Soscol Avenue, Suite 23, Napa CA 94559 gretchen@gsmlainc.com www.gsmlainc.com SERVICE: Award winning landscape architectural design for parks, sports fields, recreational, and educational facilities throughout California. HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc. (714) 776-4340 2221 E. Winston Rd. #A, Anaheim CA 92806 pat@hailandarch.com www.hailandarch.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture, park planning, master plans, sports facilities, redevelopment, & public work projects. Harris Design (510) 647-3792 755 Folger Avenue, Berkeley CA 94710 office@hd-la.com www.hd-la.com SERVICE: Creative, community-based planning & design from concept through construction. Parks, trails, master plans, sports facilities, open space. Hermann Design Group, Inc. (760) 777-9131 77899 Wolf Road, Ste.102, Palm Desert CA 92211 chris@hdg-inc.com www.hermanndesigngroup.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture, planning, and project management for community parks, sports parks, and dog parks.

The HLA Group Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. (916) 447-7400 301 University Avenue, Suite 110, Sacramento CA 95825 ghauser@hlagroup.com www.hlagroup.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture and planning emphasizing parks and recreation, urban design, community design, and land planning. Hunter Industries (916) 899-9437 P.O. Box 1005, Meadow Vista CA 95722 don.franklin@hunterindustries.com www.hunterindustries.com SERVICE: Irrigation Manufacturer - MP Rotator, Sprays, Rotors, Smart Controllers, Valves, Drip. ICAA (800) 728-7768 1603-2055 Pendrell Street Vancouver BC V6G 1T9 CANADA juliemilner@icaa.cc www.icaa.com Service: Membership association providing education, information resources, and tools to those working with older adults. Imagen (626) 593-9618 346 W. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia CA 91016 partners@imagenagency.com www.imagenagency.com SERVICE: We are a promotional marketing agency that produces custom branded apparel, promotional products, and print. Impact Canopy USA (951) 674-1441 22600 Temescal Canyon Road, Corona CA 92883 rachelh@impactcanopy.com http://www.impactcanopy.com/ SERVICE: Your source for custom canopies, branded flags, signs, custom inflatables, and other event branding solutions.

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Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide u Innovative Playgrounds Company (877) 732-5200 12407 East Slauson Avenue, Unit D, Whittier CA 90606 info@innovplay.com www.innovplay.com SERVICE: Sales, designs, and project management for BCI Burke playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade structures, and fitness/sport/ site amenities. Inspector Playground (888) 293-7889 P.O. BOX 16654, Encino CA 914166654 jim.a.stein@gmail.com http://www.inspectorplayground.com SERVICE: Independent inspector, surface impact testing with Triax, early childhood certified, playground inspections, compliance certificates, insured.

Integra Planning & Landscape Architecture (805) 441-7537 870 1st Street, Sebastopol CA 95472 ric@integrapla.com www.integrapla.com SERVICES: Planning and landscape architecture design services including parks, aquatic centers and recreation facilities. IZone Imaging (254) 778-0722 PO Box 368, Temple TX 76530-0368 mike@izoneimaging.com www.izoneimaging.com SERVICE: Sign Solutions and Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) graphic panels and decorative surfaces.

JetMulch (866) 306-8524 P.O. Box 1667, Capitola CA 95010 info@jetmulch.com www.jetmulchinc.com SERVICE: Blown-In Mulch and ASTM certified playground materials. Jones & Madhavan (805) 777-8449 100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 211, Thousand Oaks CA 91360-8134 nachi@jmae.com www.jmae.com SERVICE: Planning, architecture, & engineering services for public aquatic facilities.

Keeper Goals (262) 781-7800 12400 W Silver Springs Dr., Butler WI 53007-1003 info@keepergoals.com www.keepergoals.com SERVICE: Manufacturer and distributor of athletic facility equipment including goals, nets, bleachers, windscreens, benches, and shelters. Kidz Love Soccer (408) 774-4629 353 Bel Marin Keys Blvd STE8, Novato CA 94949 info@kidzlovesoccer.com www.kidzlovesoccer.com SERVICE: Age-appropriate youth soccer instruction. Classes and camps for children 2-12 years of age.

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u Buyer’s Guide King Plastic Corporation (941) 493-5502 1100 N. Toledo Blade Blvd, North Port FL 34288 veronicar@kingplastic.com www.kingplastic.com SERVICE: King Plastic is the leading manufacturer of quality polymer sheets, slabs, and massive shapes. Kix Soccer Centers (626) 432-7277 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 300, Pasadena CA 91101 info@kixsoccer.org www.kixsoccer.org SERVICE: Develop and operate ‘Next Generation’ small-sided soccer centers at no cost to city.

Knorr Systems, Inc. (714) 754-4044 2221 S. Standard Ave, Santa Ana CA 92707 phyllisb@knorrsystems.com www.knorrsystems.com SERVICE: Quality aquatic equipment and services including: water treatment, filtration, recreation, maintenance, service contracts. KOMPAN Playgrounds (800) 426-9788 605 West Howard Lane, Austin TX 78753 ussales@kompan.com www.kompan.com SERVICE: KOMPAN is a world leader in playgroud and outdoor sport & fitness solutions.

KTU + A Planning & Landscape Architecture (619) 294-4477 3916 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103 kurt@ktua.com www.ktua.com SERVICE: We Provide Award Winning Landscape Architectural Planning and Design Services for Parks and Recreation Facilities. The KYA Group (714) 659-6477 1800 East McFadden Ave., Santa Ana CA 92705 info@thekyagroup.com www.KYASurfacing.com SERVICE: Industry specialist in surface solutions and sustainable plantscapes supported by project management, design, and maintenance services.

L.A. Steelcraft Products, Inc. (626) 798-7401 PO Box 90365, Pasadena CA 911090365 info@lasteelcraft.com www.lasteelcraft.com SERVICE: Equipment Manufacturer Playgrounds, schools, fiberglass tables & benches, court & field equipment, bike racks, flagpoles & site amenities. Landscape Structures, Inc. (763) 972-5200 601 7th Street S, Delano MN 55328 info@playlsi.com www.playlsi.com SERVICE: Commercial playground designer and manufacturer. LDA Partners, LLP (209) 943-0405 222 Central Court, Stockton CA 95204 ewohle@ldapartners.com www.ldapartners.com SERVICE: Architectural services.

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Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide u Lincoln Aquatics (925) 687-9500 2051 Commerce Avenue, Concord CA 94520 april.cherry@poolcorp.com http://www.lincolnaquatics.com SERVICE: Distributors of commercial swimming pool equipment, chemicals, and aquatic supplies since 1954. LPA, Inc. (408) 780-7203 60 South Market Street, Suite 150, San Jose CA 95113 knilmeier@lpadesignstudios.com www.lpainc.com SERVICE: Sustainable design solutions in architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering for community centers, aquatics, and parks.

LPi (262) 207-5877 2875 S James Dr., New Berlin WI 53151-3667 jschmitt@lpiseniors.com www.lpiseniors.com SERVICE: FREE Full color newsletters, center member management software systems, branding & design services, websites and more.

Mark Thomas (916) 381-9100 701 University Ave, Suite 200, Sacramento CA 95823 esmith@markthomas.com www.markthomas.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture, transportation/civil engineering, structural engineering, surveying, construction management.

Melton Design Group (530) 899-1616 820 Broadway Street, Chico CA 95928 greg@meltondg.com www.meltondg.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture, providing design services for parks, sports complexes, skateparks, & masterplans. We focus on providing personal service.

Mack5 (510) 595-3020 1900 Powell Street Suite 470, Emeryville CA 94608 enelson@mack5.com www.mack5.com Service: Project/Construction management and cost planning/estimating services for park & recreation capital projects.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (714) 523-1100 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park CA 90620 joan.serot@medievaltimes.com www.medievaltimes.com SERVICE: Four-course medieval feast. Live 2-hour tournament. Group and summer camp discounts available.

MIG, Inc. (510) 845-7549 800 Hearst Ave., Berkeley CA 94710 serenas@migcom.com www.migcom.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture, architecture and recreation and environmental planning for parks, open space, museums, zoos, and the public realm.

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Miracle Playground Sales/ Miracle Recreation (800) 264-7225 9106 Pulsar Ct, Ste C, Corona CA 92883-4632 sales@miracleplayground.com www.miracleplayground.com SERVICE: Innovative playground equipment, playground safety surfacing; park shelters & gazebos; tables, benches & athletic equipment & splashpads. Miracle Playsystems Inc. (800) 879-7730 PO Box 263, Alamo CA 94507 kit@miracleplaygroup.com www.MiraclePlayGroup.com SERVICE: Play equipment design, distribution, and specialty contracting firm serving all of central and Northern California.

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Most Dependable Fountains, Inc. (800) 552-6331 5705 Commander Dr., Arlington TN 38002-0587 info@mostdependable.com www.mostdependable.com SERVICE: Outdoor drinking fountains, pet fountains, showers, misters, play towers, hydrants, jug fillers, handwash stations, & grills.

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u Buyer’s Guide MRC (800) 922-0070 505 Montgomery St, Ste 1100, San Francisco CA 94111 ctroger@mrcrec.com www.mrcrec.com SERVICE: Leading supplier of playground, park, recreation, fitness and sport equipment; site amenities and surfacing.

National Alliance For Youth Sports (561) 684-1141 2050 Vista Pkwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33411-2718 nays@nays.org www.nays.org SERVICE:Youth sports education, membership, and programming - coaches, parents, officials, administrators.

Musco Sports Lighting (949) 754-0503 3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 504, Tustin CA 92780 mike.marchetti@musco.com www.musco.com SERVICE: Providing sports lighting solutions for your budget, for the environment.

Neptune-Benson (612) 414-5098 6 Jefferson Dr., Coventry RI 02816 steven.freid@evoqua.com http://www.neptunebenson.com/ SERVICE: We offer filtration and disinfection solutions for water parks, competitive pools, aquatic facilities, zoos, aquariums and more.

My Bark Co., Inc. (209) 786-4042 P.O. Box 932, Linden CA 95236 mybarkco@me.com www.mybark.net SERVICE: ReadyPlay, EWF from virgin forest wood, bark products, colored enhanced mulches, and soil amendments. MySeniorCenter (510) 685-7649 3550 Watt Avenue, Suite 140, Sacramento CA 95821 jeff@myseniorcenter.com www.myseniorcenter.com SERVICE: We make software for Senior Centers. Software that is easy to use, secure, cloud-based and customizable. National Academy of Athletics (707) 541-2365 1260 North Dutton, Suite 243B, Santa Rosa CA 95401 aaron@naofa.us www.NationalAcademyofAthletics.com SERVICE: Year round Sports Camps and Clinics offering 8 different sports for players, coaches, and parents.

NGI Sports a Division of River City Athletics (775) 544-6306 2807 Walker Road, Chattanooga TN 37421 cbrisbin@ngisports.com www.ngisports.com SERVICE: NGI Sports’ tennis and track surfaces=guaranteed solutions. We specialize in innovations for sports construction. Noll & Tam Architects (510) 649-8295 729 Heinz Avenue, Suite 7, Berkeley CA 94710 annika.dukes@nollandtam.com www.nollandtam.com SERVICE: Architectural design, programming, and planning for recreation/community/senior centers and other civic buildings.

NSP3 a Division of Park Associate Inc. (530) 244-6116 1555 Tahoe Court, Redding CA 96003 cindy@nspx3.com www.nspx3.com SERVICE: Supply & install of outdoor recreation equipment and shade structures. NUVIS (714) 754-7311 3151 Airway Avenue, Suite J-3, Costa Mesa CA 92626 rstone@nuvis.net www.nuvis.net SERVICE: NUVIS landscape architecture - over 40 years of design solutions for people, environments, and experiences worldwide.

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O’Dell Engineering (209) 571-1765 x102 1165 Scenic Drive, Suite B, Modesto CA 95350 ckennedy@odellengineering.com www.odellengineering.com SERVICE: Multi-disciplinary firm providing landscape architecture, civil engineering, land surveying, and 3D laser scanning.

Pacific Play Systems (760) 599-7355 3288 Grey Hawk Court, Carlsbad CA 92010 sales@pacificplayinc.com www.pacificplayinc.com SERVICE: Playground, design - play structure, site furnishings, & exercise equipment distributor - installation Class A-B General Contractor.

Opti-Fit International Inc. (916) 939-3690 P.O. Box 6716, Folsom CA 95763 ekonz@opti-fit.com www.opti-fit.com SERVICE: Opti-Fit Inc. is your one stop total fitness solution. Planning, design, supply, and service.

PDPlay (760) 597-5990 2235 Meyers Avenue, Escondindo CA 92029-1005 sales@pdplay.com www.PDPLAY.com SERVICE: California manufacturer of commercial play structures, site furnishings, and poured-in-placed rubberized surfacing.

ORTCO, Inc. (714) 998-3998 2163 N. Glassell Street, Orange CA 92865-3307 portia@ortcoplays.com www.ortcoplays.com SERVICE: We install playground equipment, shelters, & safety surfacing. Outdoor Creations, Inc. (530) 365-6106 2270 Barney Road, Anderson CA 96007 ODC@outdoorcreations.com www.outdoorcreations.com SERVICE: Precast concrete site furnishings, includes picnic tables, benches, BBQs, fire pits, planters, signs, and concrete products for outdoor use.

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Pacific Park and Playground, Inc. (714) 846-4885 3640 N Pankratz Way, Meridian ID 83646-6866 scott@pacparkplay.com www.PacParkPlay.com SERVICES: Providing park and playground products and services to Southern California cities, counties, schools, churches, and others.

Percussion Play Ltd (866) 882-9170 Staple Ash Lane Froxfield, hapshire GU33 7AN UNITED KINGDOM robin@percussionplay.com www.percussionplay.com SERVICE: Outdoor Musical Instruments PerfectMind (877) 737-8030 4333 Still Creek Drive, 2nd Floor, Burnaby BC V5C 6S6 CANADA enterprisesales@perfectmind.com http://www.parks.perfectmind.com SERVICE: PerfectMind’s parks & recreation management software helps municipalities of all sizes connect with their community. PIER 39 (415) 705-5500 P.O. Box 193730, San Francisco CA 94119-3730 jodi@pier39.com www.pier39.com SERVICE: PIER 39, San Francisco’s premier bay attraction, includes 110 shops, 13 restaurants, and numerous attractions.

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u Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide PlayCore (423) 425-3168 544 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga TN 37402 info@playcore.com http://www.playcore.com/ SERVICE: PlayCore helps build stronger communities by advancing play and recreation through research, education, partnerships, and products. Playgrounds by Design, Inc. (925) 426-6705 3086 Boardwalk Street, Pleasanton CA 94588 playbyds@pacbell.net SERVICE: Park Structures, playground safety, surfacing material, concrete products, site furnishings, bleachers, recycled plastic picnic tables and benches. Murdock Super Secur restrooms and drinking fountains. Playgrounds Unlimited (408) 244-9848 980 Memorex Drive, Santa Clara CA 95050 mikea@playgroundsunlimited.net www.playgroundsunlimited.net SERVICE: Construction services; site preparation; play equipment; water play; shade shelter installation; pour-in-place & synthetic turf safety surface. PlayMax Surfacing, Inc. (951) 250-6039 1950 Compton Avenue #111, Corona CA 92881 cwolf@playmaxsurfacing.com www.playmaxsurfacing.com SERVICE: Manufacture and install rubber playground safety surfaces and tiles. PlaySafe, LLC (505) 899-9532 PO Box 66056 Albuquerque, NM 87193-6056 playsafe@play-safe.com www.play-safe.com SERVICE: Playground audits, maintenance training, strategic master plan development, feasibility studies, expert witnesses, & recreation program development.

Premier Aquatics (949) 716-3333 36 Argonaut, Suite 130, Aliso Viejo CA 92656 dan@swimoc.com www.swimoc.com SERVICE: Premier Aquatics provides contract lifeguard and swim program services. Proven Promotions (949) 245-2398 30025 Alicia Parkway #304, Laguna Niguel CA 92677 josh@provenpromotions.com www.provenpromotions.com SERVICE: Branded products, print services, & creative services. Public Restroom Company (888) 888-2060 2587 Business Parkway, Minden NV 89423 marketing@publicrestroomcompany. com www.publicrestroomcompany.com SERVICE: Public Restroom Company is a design build specialist for odor free, vandal resistant, park restroom, and concession buildings.

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QK (559) 449-2400 x3020 601 Pollasky Avenue Suite 301, Clovis CA 93612 mike.ratajski@qkinc.com www.quadknopf.com SERVICE: Land planning, policy planning, landscape architecture, urban design, civil engineering, environmental planning, biology, surveying, construction management. Quadriga Landscape Architecture & Planning, Inc. (707) 546-3561 1415 21st Street, Suite A, Sacramento CA 95811 Christine@quadriga-inc.com www.quadriga-inc.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture and planning.

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Buyer’s Guide u R. E. Schultz Construction, Inc. (714) 649-2627 1767 N. Batavia Street, Orange CA 92865 rick@reschultzconstruction.com www.reschultzconstruction.com SERVICE: General engineering contractor/playground eq. installation/ park rehabs/fitness eq. installation. Site work/concrete/shade shelter installations. R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co./Pilot Rock (800) 762-5002 P.O. Box 946, Cherokee IA 510120946 pilotrock@rjthomas.com www.pilotrock.com SERVICE: Manufacturing and direct sales of park grills, picnic tables, benches CAmpfire rings, trash receptacle holders, etc. Raging Waters Los Angeles (909) 802-2200 111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas CA 91773 rwsdgroupsales@ragingwaters.com www.ragingwaters.com SERVICE: Raging Waters Logn Angeles CAlifornia’s largest waterpark, announces our newest heart-racing waterslide - Bombs Away! Rain Bird Northern CA Northern NV Turf Division (916) 934-8947 412 Illsley Way, Folsom CA 95630 ccleary@rainbird.com www.rainbird.com SERVICE: Commercial irrigation systems: pumps, central control, controllers, valves, drip systems, MWELO rotors, sprays, rotary nozzles. Recreation Management Magazine (847) 963-8740 50 North Brockway Street, Suite 4-11, Palatine IL 60067 chris@recmanagement.com www.recmanagement.com SERVICE: Recreation Management Magazine provides news, trands, and educational information for parks & recreation professinals. 60

RecWest Outdoor Products, Inc. (818) 735-3838 31316 Via Colinas, #118, Westlake Village CA 91362 mike_b@recwest.com www.recwest.com SERVICE: Representing Landscape Structures Inc., DuMor Site Furnishings. Renewable Fiber Inc. (303) 994-0217 P.O. Box 205 Fort, Lupton CO 80621 dbrown@renewablefiber.com www.renewablefiber.com SERVICE: Renewable Fiber is a bark and mulch manufacturer. RHA Landscape Architects - Planners, Inc. (951) 781-1930 6800 Indiana Avenue, Suite 245, Riverside CA 92506 rha@rhala.com www.rhala.com SERVICE: Park & sports facility planning, LEED certified, water conservation design, community consensus building, park rehabilitation. Richard Fisher Associates (714) 245-9270 2001 East First St., Ste 160, Santa Ana CA 92705 rfisher@rfaland.com www.rfaland.com SERVICE: Professional consulting services for parks & recreation facilities, master planning/design, construction management, landscape maintenance/water management. Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. (714) 954-1912 11801 Pierce St Suite 200, Riverside CA 92505 dwilliams@rimkus.com SERVICE: Forensics architecture, engineering & consulting.

RJM Design Group, Inc. (949) 493-2600 31591 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675 bob@rjmdesigngroup.com www.rjmdesigngroup.com SERVICE: Park and sports facility master planning and design; park and recreation master planning; landscape architecture; LEED Certified; community consensus building.

Royston, Hanamoto, Alley & Abey (415) 383-7900 225 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941 tina.barni@rhaa.com www.rhaa.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture, site planning, master planning, urban design, and recreation planning services locally, nationally, and internationally.

Robertson Recreational Surfaces (800) 858-0519 2414 W 12th Street, Suite 5 Tempe AZ 85281 rhawley@totturf.com www.totturf.com SERVICE: Robertson Recreational Surfaces sells, manufactures, and installs resilient rubber safety surfacing, synthetic turf, and accessories.

RRM Design Group (805) 543-1794 3765 South Higuera Street, Suite 102, San Luis Obispo CA 93401 jcferber@rrmdesign.com www.rrmdesign.com SERVICE: RRM Design Group designs award-winning recreation areas by collaborating with people who use them.

ROMTEC, Inc. (541) 496-3541 18240 North Bank Road, Roseburg OR 97470 compliance@romtec.com www.romtec.com SERVICE: Design, build, and install recreational structures ie: restroom buildings,concessions, kiosks, pavilions, storage buildings, gatehouses CAbins, sidewalk restrooms, etc.

RWP Landscape Materials (877) 476-9797 1313 E Phillips Blvd, Pomona CA 91766-5431 hank@rwpmulch.com www.rwpmulch.com SERVICE: RWP FIBER FALL-Impact attenuating and ADA wheelchair accessible engineered wood fibers for playground safety surfacing.

Ross Recreation Equipment Company, Inc. (707) 538-3800 100 Brush Creek Road #206, Santa Rosa CA 95404 nickp@rossrec.com www.rossrec.com SERVICE: 44 years of providing superior recreational & outdoor products and service with attention to quality, safety, and design.

S.R.Smith LLC (503) 266-2231 x2278 1017 SW Berg Parkway, Canby OR 97013 ksnyder@srsmith.com http://thermalpoolcover.com/ SERVICE: Manufacturer of “EnergySaver” thermal swimming pool covers, storage reels, and automatic re-winders. Safe 2 Play - Certified Matters (925) 999-0117 1008 Veterans Court, Martinez CA 94553 cdFaitel@sbcglobal.net www.PlaygroundSafetyInspections.net SERVICES: Certified playground safety inspections, safety surface impact testing on playgrounds, & sports fields.

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u Buyer’s Guide Safe Sand Company (415) 971-1776 2912 Diamond St #331, San Francisco CA 94131-3208 safesand@gmail.com SERVICE: Prop65 safety tested playsand, sandbox, playground and volleyball sand, delivered. No crystalline silica or lead. Safe Slide Restoration (314) 448-7233 P.O. Box 186, Fredericktown, MO 63645 www.safeslides.com SERVICE: We are a waterslide restoration company, focusing on preventative maintenance and proper inspections. SafePark (800) 734-4882 23052 Alcalde Drive, Suite C, Laguna Hills CA 92653 jamey@safepark.com www.SafePark.com SERVICE: Playground audits, inspections, Impact Testing-Traix-2010, playground maintenance, repair, complete certified playground refurbishment, and upgrades.

Sator Sports, Inc. (888) 887-2867 1455 W. 139th St., Gardena CA 90249 sales@satorsports.com www.satorsoccer.com Service: Retailer of top-quality Agora Goals & Equipment. Call for Volume Pricing and free catalog. Schmidt Design Group, Inc. (619) 236-1462 1310 Rosecrans Street, Suite G, San Diego CA 92106 info@schmidtdesign.com www.schmidtdesign.com SERVICE: Landscape architecture, park planning, and design that balances artistic expression with environmental sensitivity. SCI Consulting Group (707) 430-4300 4745 Mangels Blvd., Fairfield CA 94534 gerard.vansteyn@sci-cg.com www.sci-cg.com SERVICE: New revenue feasibility studies, ballot measures, assessment district formations, and administration.

Shade ‘N Net (800) 290-3387 5711 West Washington, Phoenix AZ 85043 rudy@shade-n-net.com www.shade-n-net.com SERVICE: Tension cable breathable fabric shade structures/vents out heat/88% sun blockage/97% UV ray protection. Shaw Sports Turf (706) 879-3643 185 S. Industrial Blvd, Calhoun GA 30701 Jennifer.Muse@shawinc.com www.shawsportsturf.com SERVICE: Industry leading synthetic turf sport fields with over 3,000 installations. SMG Equipment, LLC (253) 350-8803 2002 West Valley Hwy N. Suite 200, Auburn WA 98001 info@smgequipment.com www.smgequipment.com SERVICE: World’s leading manufacturer of tools & equipment for the installation and maintenance of synthetic turf and running tracks.

SofSurfaces Inc. (800) 263-2363 x224 4393 Discovery Line Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 CANADA c.chartrand@sofsurfaces.com www.sofsurfaces.com SERVICE: Rubber tile solutions for playground, fitness facility, and architectural applications. Sol Inc. (844) 492-2243 250 Bay Street, Victoria BC V8N 1T6 acorno@carmanah.com www.solarlighting.com SERVICE: Sol provides cost-effective, reliable solar commercial lighting for streets and parks - with 10-year municipal grade warranty. Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (626) 448-0853 x16 P.O. Box 3605 823, Lexington Gallantin Road, South El Monte CA 91733 timIttner@scmaf.org www.scmaf.org SERVICE: Professional training, education, and networking; insurance services; sport rules, training, and competition for youth and adults.

Safeplay By Design, Inc. (916) 647-0912 9666 Sheldon Road, Elk Grove CA 95624-9437 david@spease.com www.spease.com SERVICE: Certified Playground Safety Inspections, inspection programs, safety training, ADA inspections, and Landscape Architectural services. San Francisco 49ers (408) 986-4820 1466 Lido Court, Livermore CA 94550 jared.muela@yahoo.com www.49ers.com

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Buyer’s Guide u Spohn Ranch, Inc. Custom Skate Parks (626) 330-5803 6824 S. Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90230 info@spohnranch.com www.spohnranch.com SERVICE: Skate park design, construction, operation, and insurance. The leader in responsible skatelite, concrete, and hybrid parks. SportaFence Marketing Enterprises, LLC (916) 715-6287 P.O. Box 340994, Sacramento CA 95834 dgentry@sportafence.com www.sportafence.com SERVICE: Professional grade portable fencing 6’ x 10’ with 8-gauge coated wire and retractable wheels. SportFolder, Inc. (650) 741-8000 315 McCormick Ave, Capitola CA 95010-3704 kavita@tennisfolder.com www.tennisfolder.com SERVICE: Mobile Apps to help you play like a kid, manage your sports like an adult.

Sports Facilities Group, Inc. (951) 351-1313 P.O. Box 7024, Riverside CA 92503 ginaw@sportsfacilitiesgroup.com www.sportsfacilitiesgroup.com SERVICE: We sell, install & repair sports equipment (bleachers, scoreboards, marquee’s, basketball, football, soccer, & fields equipment) Sports Turf Solutions (831) 484-2138 29001 Falcon Ridge Road, Salinas CA 93908 pwood@turftest.com www.turftest.com SERVICE: Athletic field safety testing - specializing in G-max testing of synthetic and natural turf sports fields. SportsEdge (704) 528-9806 259 Murdock Road, Troutman NC 28166 jimmy.k@sportsedge.com www.sportsedge.com SERVICE: Storm water management and sports equipment solutions for outdoor athletic fields.

SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. (831) 459-0455 303 Potrero Street, 40-C, Santa Cruz CA 95060 steve@ssala.com www.ssala.com SERVICE: Award winning parks & recreation master planning, community workshops/consensus building, construction documentation/administration. Stonehenge Signs (530) 249-6000 PO BOX 387, Quincy CA 95971 stonehengesigns@gmail.com www.stonehengesigns.com SERVICE: Proudly providing world class engraved natural stone signs for park entry monuments since 1978. Stop Drowning Now (866) 372-3373 100 West Main Street, Suite 4, Tustin CA 92780 jackie@stopdrowningnow.org www.stopdrowningnow.org SERVICE: Growning Prevention Curriculum which is a free online curriculum for all public and private schools.

StructureCast (661) 833-4490 8261 McCutchen Road, Bakersfield CA 93311 anna@structurecast.com http://www.structurecast.com/ SERVICE: Precast, pre-engineered restroom, & concession buildings. Sunnycal Solar Inc. (209) 464-6100 842 E. Highway 88, Jackson CA 95642 steve@sunnycalsolar.com www.ShadeCharger.com SERVICE: Solar power picnic table for mobile charging and internet with lights and 911 call box. SVA Architects, Inc. (949) 809-3380 6 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite1150, Santa Ana CA 92707 info@sva-architects.com www.sva-architects.com SERVICE: SVA Architects is a full-service architectural firm committed to creating sustainable environments for our communities. SyberTech Waste Reduction Ltd. (888) 888-7975 P.O. Box 3009 - 33191 1st Avenue, Mission B.C. V2V1G0 CANADA rmitchell@swrl.com www.swrl.com SERVICE: Our in-ground trash system, self-watering planters, and other products greatly save operational costs. Synthetic Surfaces, Inc. (908) 233-6803 P. O. Box 241, Scotch Plains NJ 07076 info@nordot.com www.nordot.com SERVICE: NORDOT Adhesive for installing synthetic turf athletic fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, recreational and aquatic surfaces.

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u Buyer’s Guide TD Sports Group, LLC (714) 315-8061 150 Lincoln Blvd 104-99, Lincoln CA 95648 leie@tdsportsgroup.net www.gotdsports.com SERVICE: Synthetic sports surfaces specialists. Providing field maintenance and repair services for sports parks. Techline Sports Lighting, LLC (800) 500-3161 15303 Storm Drive, Austin TX 78734 chandler@sportlighting.com www.sportlighting.com SERVICE: LED outdoor sports lighting systems. Terracon (925) 348-9059 1981 N. Broadway Suite 385, Walnut Creek CA 94596 James.Mcclelland@Terracon.com www.terracon.com SERVICE: Aquatic design and swimming pool engineering, geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspections, environmental engineering. Tetra Tech, Inc. (949) 809-5042 17885 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 500, Irvine CA 92614 john.gifford@tetratech.com www.tetratech.com SERVICE: Tetra Tech is a full-service consulting and engineering firm.

TRK Playground Safety, L.L.C. (559) 642-4939 46853 Chukchansi Road, Coarsegold CA 93614 trkplay@gmail.com www.trkplay.com SERVICE: Statewide; playground audits and inspections; attenuation surface impact testing; playground design; and safety education and awareness. Trueline (951) 817-0777 1651 Market St., Ste B, Corona CA 92880 trueline40@gmail.com http://gotrueline.com SERVICE: Resurfacing of tennis courts, basketball courts, game courts, playgrounds, striping, installation of equipment, and refurbishment. Turf Renovation Machinery, Inc. (562) 696-5780 18380 Lemon, St Hesperia CA 92345 royjklopping@yahoo.com www.Klopping-Hardie.com SERVICE: Manufacture and sell sports turf renovator machines.

Turf Star, Inc. (800) 585-8001 2438 Radley Court, Hayward CA 94545 sales@turfstar.com www.turfstar.com SERVICE: Commercial mowing equipment & irrigation.

USTA Northern California (510) 263-0471 1920 North Loop Rd., Alameda CA 94502-8014 rondeau@norcal.usta.com www.norcal.usta.com SERVICE: Tennis programming for adults & juniors

USA Shade & Fabric Structures (707) 257-7296 PO Box 3467, Coppell TX 75019-3406 kbusam@usa-shade.com www.usa-shade.com SERVICE: USA Shade provides shade solutions for everything under the sun!

Verde Design, Inc. (408) 985-7200 2455 the Alameda, Suite 200, Santa Clara CA 95050 derek@verdedesigninc.com www.verdedesigninc.com SERVICE: Multi-disciplinary office of landscape architects and civil engineers with a focus on community projects.

USGreentech (513) 371-5520 5076 Wooster Road, Cincinnati, OH 45226 kwilliams@usgreentech.com www.usgreentech.com SERVICE: USGreentech provides progressive infills for the synthetic turf market including their products Envirofill and Safeshell.

Vineyard Rock Products (831) 637-6443 1781 Limekiln Road, Hollister CA 95023 vineyardrockproducts@yahoo.com www.vineyardrockproducts.com SERVICE: Decorative granite products.

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TMT Enterprises, Inc. (408) 432-9040 1996 Oakland Road, San Jose CA 95131 matt@tmtenterprises.net www.tmtenterprises.net SERVICE: Bulk Material Supplier baseball surfaces, playground materials, top dress sand, topsoil, soil mixes, decomposed granite, organics.

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New director named for RivCo Parks

“Beautiful parks and open spaces are characteristic of Riverside County,” said Board Chairman Kevin Jeffries. “Kyla Brown’s experience and dedication to parks, especially the positive impact they have on the physical and well-being of our residents, will continue to serve the department well in her new role.” Brown is a veteran public servant with more

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The Board of Supervisors today appointed Kyla Brown as the new director for the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District (RivCo Parks). Brown has been the RivCo Parks Assistant Director for the past nine years, overseeing a workforce of more than 100 employees.

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West Coast Turf (760) 340-7300 P.O. Box 4563, Palm Desert CA 92261 danielle@westcoastturf.com www.westcoastturf.com SERVICE: Growers and installers of premium quality natural turfgrass sod. Westberg White Architecture (714) 508-1780 x400 14471 Chambers Road, Suite 210, Tustin CA 92780 gbeard@wwarch.com www.wwarch.com SERVICE: Westberg White Architecture is a collaborative and creative firm that designs environments for greater opportunities. Western State Builders (760) 270-8639

than 25 years of experience in local government. She joined RivCo Parks in 2010 as the assistant director. In her prior role, she was responsible for the daily administration, development and operations of all regional parks and open space in the RivCo Parks system. Last year, Brown led the department through the National Recreation and Park Association accreditation process – which achieved the esteemed goal with a score of 100 percent. Kyla is also active at the local, state and national level to ensure Riverside County’s interests are represented. Brown will replace longtime RivCo Parks Director Scott Bangle,

who retired on December 19. Bangle has served as the RivCo Parks Director for 10 years, with numerous accomplishments, including guiding the department to achieve two accreditations with the National Recreation and Park Association.

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Zasueta Contracting, Inc. (619) 589-0609 P. O. Box 866, Spring Valley CA 91976 azplaygrounds@cox.net www.zasuetacontracting.com SERVICE: Playground equipment installation.

Who Built Creative Builders Inc. (707) 763-6210 P.O. Box 1568, Shafter CA 93263 Jana@whobuilt.biz www.whobuilt.biz SERVICE: Installation of play equipment and athletic equipment.

ZGolf Food & Beverage Services, LLC dba Wedgwood Weddings (951) 491-8110, Ex. 326 43385 Business Park Drive #210, Temecula CA 92590 kevinl@wedgewoodweddings.com www.wedgewoodweddings.com SERVICE: Professional full service food & beverage management and operations with a focus on weddings, special events, and golf course F&B operations.

Willdan Group, Inc. (714) 940-6300 2401 E. Katella Ave #300, Anaheim CA 92806 jhidalgo@willdan.com www.willdan.com SERVICE: Willdan assists public agencies in the design and master planning of parks and recreation facilities.

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President’s Message u President’s Message, continued from page 6 through people, parks and programs, to lead the nation in parks and recreation, and to continue to prove true that Parks Make Life Better! I could have never imagined that this ride would come and go so quickly. I feel like I was getting the call yesterday informing me that the CPRS membership had elected me to begin the presidential series. Learning that I had three years to make the impact. Three years of executive planning, relationship building, advocating and board work accountability. It is so fast paced, and actually quite impressive to see so many ideas develop into concepts, programs, services, resources and opportunities. The leadership on the state board as well as on the 22 district and sections have set the bar high for the upcoming years and I am extremely proud to have led by each of you. Having the ability to train and learn beside you and give back to the membership through you has been the most rewarding part of my presidency. The staf f at headquar ters are equipped to provide our members with so many benefits and are constantly working to improve communication through website, emails, social media and magazines. The people you don’t know, the ones behind the scenes, they deserve so much credit. So much of what ends up in our hands as members comes from them and yet, they are

very seldom out in front of the curtain. So allow me to thank them publicly, and by all means join me in thanking them when you see them! Stephanie Stephens, Tammy Campos, Leslie Fritz, John Glaeser, Susan Wipf, Melonie Zarzuela, Chase Murdey, Beatriz Godinez-Muniz, Linnie Andreotti, and Janet Albritton Espinoza. Thank you to all of you at HQ for allowing me to drive the bus, for trying new things, reaching new heights, and for having patience with me when my crazy ideas needed a little massaging. I have learned from all of you and I am a better human because of the experiences you have provided me. Friends, CPRS has been my extended family. I have you all to thank for putting me in this position and for allowing me to engage with you and bring you a membership experience and value that is second to none. This path in leadership has been created with purpose and with meaning. Organically it has grown to be so much more. That is the story we need to share. The story of the CPRS members and their experience. The positive uplifting feeling we get when we work together, share, create, develop and accomplish. CPRS has been by my side for 20 years, even when I wasn’t active in leadership, it still knocked down doors for opportunity. So, if you are a member who is reading this and wondering what CPRS can do for you,

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