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CONTENTS

FEATURES 4 2021 CPRA Virtual Annual Conference

By CPRA Staff 6 Parks & Recreation Emerging Professionals Program 8 Effective Leadership Strategies

By CPRA Agency Members 12

Unite Colorado

By Emily Rogan, Unite Colorado

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2021 CPRA Byline Magazine Photo Contest Winners

COLORADO PARKS & RECREATION ASSOCIATION PO BOX 1037 Wheat Ridge, CO 80034 [P] 303-231-0943 [F] 303-237-9750 cpra@cpra-web.org www.cpra-web.org

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By Daniel Bewley, Colorado Lottery

Allison Kincaid Executive Director allisonk@cpra-web.org

20 RECREATION HEROES presented by Discounted Playground Supply Submitted by CPRA Agencies

Ashley Perillo Professional Development Program Manager ashleyp@cpra-web.org

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By Dr. Nathan A. Schaumleffel, Driven Strategic LLC

Fall 2021 Byline + 2022 Buyer’s Guide Content/Ad Deadline: September 15, 2021 | Mails: October 2021 • Programming Heroes – Recognizing programming staff • Navigating the 2021 Hiring Crisis – Creative solutions in leading communities through COVID-19 recovery with less staff • ADA & Inclusion – Case studies, products, and services • Community Approaches to Colorado Issues – How P&R communities are helping conserve outdoor spaces to keep them from being loved to death • Homelessness – Highlighting successful community partnerships • Leveraging GameTime Playground Grants to offer more in Colorado communities • Trends for Active Spaces (indoors and out) – fields, fitness, community centers, courts, and trails Agencies: Submit articles (350-500 words) and photos (300 dpi) to Jillian Strogis at jillians@cpra-web.org.

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Colorado Byline is the quarterly publication of Colorado Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA) and is provided as a benefit to members. Submit your article to www. cpra-web.org/page/bylinearticlesub under publication resources. Submissions are edited and published as space allows. Letters to the editor, suggestions, comments and encouragement are welcome. Expressed opinions and statements in this publication do not necessarily represent the opinions of the CPRA board of directors or its membership.

Mission: Promote the parks and recreation profession and its growth throughout the State of Colorado.

Vision: A dynamic, proactive organization that creates healthy residents and livable communities by promoting excellence in parks and recreation.

Rachel Hungerbuhler Professional Development Program Coordinator rachelh@cpra-web.org Jillian Strogis Membership & Communications Coordinator jillians@cpra-web.org

Colorado Byline is the official member magazine of CPRA, Colorado Parks & Recreation Association. CPRA is a dynamic, proactive organization that creates healthy residents and livable communities by promoting excellence in parks and recreation.

2020-2021 CPRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Justin Perdue City of Greeley 970-350-9548 justin.perdue@greeleygov.com

PRESIDENT-ELECT Hillary Roemersberger Apex Park & Recreation District 720-898-3412 hillaryr@apexprd.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Vacant AT-LARGE Leah Huffer-Solomon Denver Parks & Recreation 720-865-0825 leah.huffer@denvergov.org AT-LARGE Chad Redin City of Commerce City 303-289-3663 credin@c3gov.com AT-LARGE Clay Shuck City and County of Broomfield 303-460-6903 cshuck@broomfield.org AT-LARGE Mark Snow, CPRE, CTRS City of Colorado Springs 719-385-6958 mark.snow@coloradosprings.gov

2021 CPRA ADVISORY COUNCIL AAPS Cindy Hickman Town of Erie 303-926-2795 chickman@erieco.gov AQUATICS Philip Henry City of Boulder 303-413-7478 henryp@bouldercolorado.gov CARA Nicole Reeves Widefield Parks & Recreation District 719-391-3528 reevesn@wsd3.org DIRECTORS Alison Rhodes City of Boulder Parks & Recreation 303-413-7249 rhodesa@bouldercolorado.gov FACILITY MANAGEMENT Matt Pilger City of Boulder Parks & Recreation 303-441-3449 pilgerm@bouldercolorado.gov FITNESS Glen Batista Denver Parks & Recreation 720-865-0672 glen.batista@denvergov.org PARKS Tony Jaramillo City of Commerce City 303-289-8166 tjaramillo@c3gov.com PLAaY Sarah Gange City of Loveland 970-962-2467 sarah.gagne@cityofloveland.org TRSC Beth Gessert Denver Parks and Recreation-Adaptive Recreation 720-865-0826 elizabeth.gessert@denvergov.org

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CPRA Enters Alliance with GP RED and CU Denver to Offer the Parks & Recreation Emerging Professionals Program (PREPP) Launching in Fall 2021!

As more people recognize the value of parks and recreation (P&R), and related public spaces for the health and vibrancy of community, there is a need for more P&R professionals trained in both public management and parks and recreation planning.

CPRA is happy to announce the launch this fall of the Parks and Recreation Emerging Professionals Program (PREPP), designed for those who want to move into upper levels of administration, need a strong basis and competencies in management and planning, and are interested in a flexible program for working professionals.

PREPP is an accelerated 15-month online learning program.

Course topics include foundational skills and competencies needed in public agency management in parks and recreation, including parks and recreation philosophy, value and impact; organizational structure and governance; diversity, equity and inclusion; finance and cost recovery; program planning and evaluation; collaboration and community engagement; facilities/parks planning and management; human resources, and communication.

Participants: The PREPP is ideal for anyone in Colorado or around the U.S. including: • Current P&R staff with at least 3 years of full-time experience working for a public P&R agency, and at least a high school diploma.

• People with a bachelor’s degree or higher in another field who want background and training in P&R planning and management.

• People who enjoy offering programs or facilities for the public, but want more of a business, governmental, and introduction to executive-level competencies.

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Program Design • Participants complete 3 sequential series of 4 courses each, for a total of approximately 180 hours. Program can be completed in approximately 15 months.

• The program is online with synchronous class time one night per week, as well as online study for asynchronous learning.

• Each series culminates in a student portfolio and a self-directed project.

Fees The full PREPP program costs $3,500. Payment plans and some limited scholarships are available. Fee includes textbooks and all required materials.

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For more information check out the web page: https://bit.ly/PREPP-CU Still have questions? Submit your contact information and someone will be in touch.

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Effective Leadership Strategies from Experienced CPRA Agency Members Being an effective leader comes with years of experience and moving up through the ranks.

Sometimes, however, we’re put into leadership roles without having gone through the paces – this section is for you, new leader(s). This section is also for you experienced leaders, there’s always room for new ideas. We interviewed four seasoned CPRA agency members to learn strategies that have helped them be better leaders. We hope you find these tips to be helpful.

Sean VonRoenn | Executive Director, ERBM Recreation and Park District Leadership definitely feels like an ongoing journey of successes and set-backs as I continue to be schooled in the art of public service and teamwork by my amazing colleagues here locally and throughout our tremendous state-wide association.

The best recent resource that we worked through together here at ERBM was the book “Extreme Ownership”, as we really can only control ourselves and our own attitude and effort. If leaders truly want to see better outcomes we have to start by doing the hard work of looking in the mirror and improving ourselves.

Read books, go to trainings, develop as robust a professional network as possible, never stop learning!

Top 5 tips I’ve learned through the years: 1. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate: The old sales adage of “tell them, tell them again, and tell them what you told them” certainly rings true for me.

2. Can’t win without talent: Get the best and brightest people on the team! There’s a reason that most sports championships go to the same small number of star studded teams year after year.

3. MBWA: Leadership with legs, get out of the office (I’m preaching to myself). Management By Walking Around is good, but Management By Working Alongside is better! This is definitely an area that I am inspired by my colleagues around the state to do more in my own space.

I think about many personal stories from my counterparts; like Eric Lucas running a loader to help out in Windsor, or Tim Webber in Rangely leading the construction of a beautiful new pavilion at their Camper Park, or Alison Rhodes taking time out to help with seasonal planting on Pearl Street. Simple acts of service behind the scenes when no one’s watching, because in reality, everyone’s watching all the time!

4. Balance: “Put out fires fast enough so that nothing burns down, but not so fast that you burn out” is the mantra I try to live by. There’s always more work to be done, but we’re no good to anyone if we fail to maintain a margin for our own health, well-being and growth.

5. Core values: Uncompromising anchor points are absolutely paramount. Every leader who is moving the needle anywhere will have criticism, missteps, and be repeatedly tested through hard times. Holding on to the fundamental things like faith, integrity, service, etc. provides a firm foundation for both personal and professional stability.

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Effective Leadership Strategies Michelle Stout | Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, Apex Park and Recreation District This past year has been nothing but chaos, the unknown, and learning how to “pivot” (everyone’s favorite word)! Not only has it probably been one of the hardest years for professionals and leaders, but I believe it’s also been one of the greatest learning years for us as well. This might have been what we all needed on a certain level - hear me out!

We’ve been able to reset our thinking on leadership.

We’ve had to lead virtually, in-person (under masks), and sporadically in the community with everchanging rules and regulations. We’ve had to comfort our teams and our customers. Leadership has taken on an entirely new meaning of being the lighthouse in the storm. We endured tasks that were not in our “job descriptions,” but gave us a better understanding of how other departments work and how they contribute to the success of our organizations. We learned how to take time to really listen to the needs of our

team and create stronger internal bonds since we all have seen team members furloughed or laid off.

We’ve become more efficient leaders. We have learned that communication is key, and honesty is equally as important.

We have recognized that our teams and members are going through their own battles, and we must meet them where they are. We’ve learned to not to take things too personally – this year was rough on everyone!

We have realized the need to take time for ourselves. We’ve all assumed new responsibilities, and these workloads have highlighted how vital it is to take care of our own physical and mental health. We’ve learned we need to take that walk at lunch, to say, “I’ve got too much on my plate,” or even utter the scary word, “no.”

These lessons can inspire us as we move forward in leadership. Look to the future. Learn a new task.

Take a course offered by CPRA/NRPA/etc. that can help elevate you to the next level. Know there is always a plan. Be a team player no matter what. Be the leader that you would want to look up to. Listen to others and create those personal connections. Smile, laugh, and have fun – we are Parks and Recreation!

LEADERSHIP HAS TAKEN ON AN ENTIRELY NEW MEANING OF BEING THE LIGHTHOUSE IN THE STORM. WE ENDURED TASKS THAT WERE NOT IN OUR “JOB DESCRIPTIONS,” BUT GAVE US A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW OTHER DEPARTMENTS WORK AND HOW THEY CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR ORGANIZATIONS. WE LEARNED HOW TO TAKE TIME TO REALLY LISTEN TO THE NEEDS OF OUR TEAM AND CREATE STRONGER INTERNAL BONDS.

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Effective Leadership Strategies Alison Rhodes | Deputy Director, City of Boulder Parks & Recreation Since being appointed Director of Boulder Parks and Recreation in February 2020, I’ve had to dig deep to make some incredibly challenging decisions.

My leadership values are the guidepost I use when making tough choices and when communicating with our team.

To affirm my leadership values, I looked at these sources: • Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead includes an exercise to help you identify your values (the whole Dare to Lead workbook is free online and a phenomenal resource – I highly recommend); • The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner is one of my top five leadership books - and • My Leadership 360 evaluation - this professionally executed exercise gave me categorized feedback from approximagely 20 colleagues to help me understand my Leadership Strengths and Areas for Further Development.

Sidebar: This 360 has provided the most helpful coaching of my career and while scary, was one of the best things I have ever done.

Synthesizing what resonated for me in these materials, I developed this list of my 4 Leadership Values: Authenticity: Trust is the foundation for any relationship, and trust is built on vulnerability and honesty. I have learned that being as clear as I can, as kindly as I can, is one of the best ways that I can serve the needs of our team.

When sharing choices like employee layoffs and budget reductions, everyone deserves to know how and why decisions were made.

Learning: I love growing and I want to understand everything. Knowing this helps me explain why I ask a million questions and fosters a continuous improvement mindset.

Service: I am filled up by working for the betterment of our community and in service to BPR’s incredible team. This desire to be helpful drives nearly everything I do.

Optimism: Hopefulness and confidence about the future and our shared success is more critical than ever. Married with pragmatic realism, optimism is what powers me through the hard times.

As you grow, and in any role, take some time to identify your own leadership values. They can help you verify if a new role or organization is a fit for you and guide you in your career.

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Effective Leadership Strategies Kris Kron | Recreation Supervisor, City of Longmont In leadership situations, I listen to others and ask for guidance from those opinions I respect and that matter most.

Encouraging feedback is critical in guiding a vision and direction. I seek other viewpoints to build trust in a team and encourage others to have the bigger picture in mind.

For my team, it is realizing that everything we do is for our community, that we strive to provide the best recreational opportunities possible.

I try to be clear and concise in my communication and avoid shying away from difficult conversations. Being willing to have uncomfortable conversations helps establish standards. I focus on operating with transparency as much as possible while trying to increase responsibility and

accountability when providing direction. It is not always easy and an area that I am constantly working to improve.

I sometimes fail to lead effectively in some situations, but learning from mistakes has helped me improve as a leader.

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When it is apparent that the process is not working, I need to be honest with myself and acknowledge it. Demonstrating humility can help connect a team and generate buy-in, but I do so with a mindful approach to motivate and work through obstacles to find opportunities.

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When Dan Brillman and Taylor Justice reentered civilian life after serving in the United States military, they both noticed a problem. Veterans needed help with a variety of social services, such as housing, employment, food assistance, and mental health. While the US Department of Veterans Affairs provides this type of support, the process can be inefficient, and social service organizations don’t always communicate effectively with one another.

In 2013, Justice and Brillman launched Unite Us to solve this problem and

address the unmet needs of the veteran and military community and their families, as they navigated the complex and overwhelming social services system. They recognized how important it is to bridge the gap between health and social care, breaking down silos and encouraging cross-sector collaboration to improve care delivery. What began to serve one population, has since evolved into a comprehensive solution to address the social determinants of health (SDoH).

Unite Us is a technology company that builds coordinated care networks of health and social care providers in a

secure, accountable ecosystem that puts people at the very center of care.

Today, Unite Us is in more than 42 states, with 19 statewide networks, serving over 1500 counties. The Unite Us Platform improves organizations’ workflow and gives them back muchneeded time to work directly with their clients. In turn, clients only need to tell their stories once, reducing the trauma of repeatedly asking for help.

Unite Colorado is a network of accountable health and communitybased organizations who serve their

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clients more efficiently, with a userfriendly, secure technology. Through the Unite Us Platform, they can send and receive electronic referrals, as well as track the outcomes associated with those referrals. Providers in Colorado are already using the network to more effectively serve their target populations, as Unite Colorado currently includes 230 organizations with 585 programs accepting referrals, with more joining every day. The average time for network partners to accept referrals is less than

one day, which means more people are getting help in less time. The network data show that the top three social care needs in Colorado are housing and shelter, food assistance, and employment.

“Having worked in healthcare and grassroots non-profit, this is the sort of solution we’ve been looking for collectively to support people seeking assistance in a more robust way,” says Riley Bright, Executive Director

at Harvest of Hope Pantry in Boulder, CO. “I’m confident that this Unite Us Platform is both inclusive for the big and small players, as well as user-friendly.”

When organizations are connected through the Unite Us network, they receive an influx of support and resources, which translates to better and faster care for clients. The resulting data also helps organizations pinpoint gaps in services and drive investments where they’re needed most.

“Having worked in healthcare and grassroots non-profit, this is the sort of solution we’ve been looking for collectively to support people seeking assistance in a more robust way.”

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“We are most excited to be part of the network because we want to work smarter and not harder,” says Stephanie R. Pacheco, Vice President of External Affairs with the Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE). “We’re excited to streamline our referrals, as well as grow our own network of resources.”

For years, the United States has spent more on health care than any other country, and yet still generates some of the poorest health outcomes in the world. Unite Us believes it is time to recognize that medical care alone does not equate to wellness—social care needs to be prioritized. Research shows that 80 percent of a person’s health has to do with what happens outside the clinical setting—where they live, eat, pray, work, and play.

Community partners, health systems, health plans, and governments across the country rely on Unite Us’ secure and

HIPAA-compliant platform to coordinate care. With robust protections and certifications aligned with industry-leading privacy and security frameworks such as HITRUST, Unite Us enables providers to improve the health of their clients and communities while maintaining privacy and trust.

Unite Us is taking action toward improving community health across America. By joining the Unite Colorado network, local organizations can connect and share resources to better serve neighbors in need.

food insecurity with 54.7 million meals,” says Cindy Mitchell, Vice President of Programs at the Food Bank of the Rockies. “We are excited to collaborate with Unite Colorado and other human service organizations to address root causes of food insecurity.”

“In the last year, we’ve been able to serve over 700,000 individuals facing

To learn more about the network, visit https://colorado.uniteus.com/.

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2021 CPRA BYLINE MAGAZINE PHOTO CONTEST

BEST OF SHOW: Nancy Baum, Aurora Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 CPRA Byline magazine Photo Contest, and thank you to everyone who entered! Winners were selected through online voting. Nancy Baum of Aurora’s photo “Ruby Baum & Spring Blooms” won best of show and she receives a free registration for the 2021 Virtual CPRA Conference in October.

Nice work, everyone!

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And the winner is..

Presenting the 2021 Colorado Lottery Starburst Award recipients!

By Daniel Bewley, Public Outreach Manager, Colorado Lottery

The Colorado Lottery takes tremendous pride in its unique mission as the only lottery in the world whose proceeds overwhelmingly go toward supporting the outdoors. Through our beneficiaries (Great Outdoors Colorado, the Conservation Trust Fund, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and Building Excellent Schools Today), the Lottery has given over $3.7 billion to fund projects that connect more people to nature, while also protecting those natural spaces so they can be enjoyed for generations to come. From trails and tennis courts, to schools and state parks, it’s easy to lose track of all the amazing things made possible in part with Lottery dollars. In order to take a step back, and recognize those projects that go above and beyond in their use of Lottery funds, we created the annual Starburst Awards. When choosing the winners, we look for innovative projects that make a meaningful impact, whether those are economic benefits, or a deeper social significance the project brings to a community.

This year’s eleven Starburst Award recipients undoubtedly live up to that standard, and then some. They reflect the incredible diversity of organizations and project types that utilize Lottery funded grants, in addition to the breathtaking

geographic diversity of Colorado, representing cities, towns, and wilderness across the state. Over $10 million in Lottery proceeds went into the 2021 winning projects, but it’s the remarkable things our winners did with those funds that earned them this distinction. Here are just a few examples: • Breathe new life into aging parks – Cañon City was able to dream big when replacing the 30-year-old playground in their most popular park, and instead of a new development, Longmont chose to reinvest in an older neighborhood by revitalizing the Garden Acres Community Park.

• Preserve thousands of acres of land – Larimer County added onto an already impressive swath of land in the Laramie Foothills, while Eagle County achieved a decadeslong community goal with the acquisition and conservation of the (formerly) Hardscrabble Ranch.

• Ensure the outdoors are for everyone – Several projects included accessibility improvements to their playgrounds and facilities, such as the newly constructed fishing pier at Barr Lake State Park, which was built to accommodate all park visitors, including those with mobility challenges.

The Laramie Foothills Mountains to Plains Expansion project preserved these breathtaking views at West Red Mountain Ranch, which connects to more than 115 square-miles of currently protected lands.

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After a year of virtual award presentations, the 2021 Starburst season is in full swing!

The Lottery has been traveling all across Colorado to present the awards at different events that showcase the winning projects. We took part in the grand opening celebration of Meeker’s Circle Park fishing pond, cheering on the inaugural catch and many others that day. In June, we were delighted to present the award at Montrose’s Fun on the Uncompahgre (FUNC) Festival, with hundreds coming out to enjoy the festivities along the same trail that earned the accolade. We look forward to more events in the coming months, and the opportunity to see these fantastic projects, and what they mean to the community, firsthand.

North Fork Recreation was presented the Starburst Award at the Crossroads Park Ballfields ribbon cutting ceremony. Play ball!

The Starburst Awards give us a chance to celebrate the tireless work that goes into achieving some ambitious goals, both large and small, as well as the dedicated people that help make Colorado such an amazing place to live, visit, and explore.

Congratulations to all our winners!

2021 Colorado Lottery Starburst Award Recipients

The new Rouse Park playground re-opened earlier this year, with one young visitor giving it “five thumbs up!”

City of Thornton

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Big Dry Creek Project

City of Craig

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Breeze Park

North Fork Recreation District

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Crossroads Ballfields

Barr Lake State Park

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ADA Fishing Pier

City of Montrose / Montrose Recreation District > Connect Trail Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District

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Rouse Park

Larimer County Dept. of Natural Resources

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Laramie Foothills Mountains to Plains Expansion

City of Longmont

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Garden Acres Park

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

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Mt. Columbia Trail Restoration

E. Rio Blanco Metro Recreation & Park District

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Circle Park Pond

Eagle County Open Space

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Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space

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Introduction by Allison Kincaid, Executive Director, Colorado Parks & Recreation Association

In the Spring issue of Byline we highlighted many of the incredibly hard-working parks professionals that stepped up over the last year, and always, to keep Colorado’s outdoor spaces clean and accessible for all.

Now we are excited to recognize even more CPRA members as we highlight Colorado’s Recreation Heroes. These inspiring individuals and teams rose to the occasion over the last year and demonstrated

a strong commitment to their communities and motivated all of us to be a part of pandemic solutions through their resilience and innovation.

We hope that as you read these highlights, you know that CPRA and your Parks & Recreation community recognize and appreciate the work that all of you have done over the last year. It is an honor and a blessing to work with all of you!

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”

CHRISTOPHER REEVE

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RECREATION HeroES: THE CITY OF BOULDER’S AQUATICS TEAM OPEN SPRUCE AND SCOTT CARPENTER TEAMS TEAM

Submitted by Charlotte O’Donnell, Administrative Specialist, City of Boulder, Parks and Recreation

The day after the state published COVID-19 regulations allowing use of outdoor pools, our incredible aquatics and recreation teams opened Spruce Pool to the community. The careful planning and maintenance of the pool in May made this quick turnaround possible. Grateful swimmers registered online, lined up in their masks outside and finally got to take to the water! Later in the summer, our incredible team opened the brand-new facility at Scott Carpenter to even more lap swimmers and set up “pods” for households of leisure swimmers to reserve as well.

One community member let us know how much their efforts were appreciated, “Thank you to the staff at Boulder Parks & Recreation for continuing to allow us the opportunity to swim. Swimming is what fuels my life force, even in the best of times.

Keep up the excellent work!”.

Spruce Pool clean-up in progress

Spruce Pool clean-up completed

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Recreation Heroes: CITY OF COMMERCE CITY’S ATHLETICS STAFF Submitted by Tim Moore, City of Commerce City

The Commerce City Parks and Recreation Department would like to give a shout out to three HEROES in our Athletics Department - Miguel Chavez, Misty Gowdy, and Nic Jones.

These three dedicated HEROES and LEADERS in our community keep Athletics alive and strong for our community members. From the pandemic to 100% all in, all of them work endless hours to oversee their programs and special events. All three of our great team members strive to make their programs fun for our participants. Their efforts truly make our community a better place. Misty Gowdy oversees our Youth Dance and Gymnastics programs. She operates dance programs out of two recreation centers and oversees a large gymnastics program, along with the new 10,000 sq. ft. gymnastics facility at Bison Ridge Recreation Center.

Misty has been with the Parks, Recreation and Golf for over 22 years, and brings great knowledge and experience to our gymnastics program. Nic Jones oversees programs and special events in Youth Sports. In addition, Nic has strengthened our

Miguel Chavez

Misty Gowdy

Nic Jones

partnerships with two local school districts. He has been with the Parks, Recreation and Golf for more than four years and is a great role model for the youth of our community. Miguel Chavez oversees the Adult Sport Programs, Field Rentals and Batting Cages. He skillfully handles several rentals and tournaments taking place at fields across the city. Miguel has been with Parks, Recreation and Golf for 2 years, and is a solid team player, helping ALL as needed.

From the pandemic to 100% all in, all of them work endless hours to oversee their programs and special events. All three of our great team members strive to make their programs fun for our participants.

Recreation Heroes: CITY OF COMMERCE CITY’S FITNESS STAFF Submitted by Justin Layden, Recreation Supervisor - Fitness/Wellness, City of Commerce City

Our Fitness staff, Laurie Hartley, Katie Komloske, Heather Pevan, and Adrianne Roberts, did a lot of work over the past year keeping our fitness community together and are true recreation heroes. When we were limited in what we could do, our team banded together creating a variety of options for all skill levels for our patrons.

They went above and beyond checking in Laurie Hartley Katie Komloske Heather Pevan Adrianne Roberts on members, keeping them on track with their Fitness goals and adapting to the ever-changing conditions. Without them we would have been able to continue offering programing to our community. They are perfect examples of recreation hero’s taking initiative in providing our community with the classes they know and love at a safe distance.

When we were limited in what we could do, our team banded together creating a variety of options for all skill levels for our patrons. They went above and beyond checking in on members, keeping them on track with their Fitness goals and adapting to the ever-changing conditions.

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Recreation Heroes: EVERGREEN PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT STAFF Submitted by Ellen O’Connor, Executive Director, Evergreen Park & Recreation District

In March of 2020, like our Park & Rec friends and neighbors, a pandemic came in and literally spun our district into a declared local disaster. One day we were open to our patrons and the next day we had to close – creating a silence and grave concern. Our district could have folded up; however, this group of Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) heroes took the initiative to start focusing on what we could do! They found ways to keep our expenses down by being creative, and came together to focus on reopening our recreation centers in a way people would feel secure and safe.

Michael Carpenter, Bob Kellogg, and Jared Lilyhorn took the opportunity to refurbish items such as the pool play equipment and slide.

Jarred and Michael put their rockclimbing skills to use by setting up rope systems and using harnesses in order to change over 1000 bolts in the two-story pool slide. And boy did they clean! Our facilities were spotless when patrons came back and there was a fresh coat of paint in just about every area of the facilities.

Staff rearranged equipment to meet social distancing guidelines and researched special equipment for disinfecting, like our “ghostbuster machine”, and keeping our air clean with new UV filters.

Jarred served as EPRD’s front desk facility specialist and with his diverse skills and talents transferred to outdoor recreation specialist to assist with inspecting watercrafts for boating at Evergreen Lake. Our rec heroes had to implement new procedures for SUP rentals so the boards could be sanitized between each use. Jarred, along with

others such as Bob Schmitz and Krista Emrich did many shifts at Evergreen Lake House to keep recreation open to the public.

Smaller weddings and parties still took place thanks to Krista and Klaus Armbruster sanitizing and getting creative to meet social distancing guidelines.

Due to capacity limitations for ice skating at Evergreen Lake, one of the ponds near Buchanan Park Rec Center was turned into several individualsized ice rinks. This required facility staff whom had not managed skating before, to learn skating operations and safety in order to provide a fun activity.

Job descriptions were thrown out the window as everyone took on different responsibilities to keep things going!

Despite the ever-changing public health orders, Kendra Head and staff educated

the public, sanitized, and managed capacity limits with minimal bumps along the way. The need to workout both for physical and mental benefits was very evident and our recreation heroes made sure the community could manage their well-being.

Like many other park and rec agencies, our staff was reduced significantly during COVID, so these individuals had to work extra, long hours to keep things running smoothly for the district. Many thanks go to our recreation heroes that were essential, flexible, patient, and stepped up during this health crisis and uncertain times. Some of them worked behind the scenes and others were front and center, but they were and will continue to be appreciated for all that they do for EPRD!

Many thanks go to our recreation heroes that were essential, flexible, patient, and stepped up during this health crisis and uncertain times. Some of them worked behind the scenes and others were front and center, but they were and will continue to be appreciated for all that they do for EPRD! Colorado Byline | Summer 2021 • 23

Recreation Heroes: CITY OF FORT COLLINS RECREATION STAFF Submitted by Aaron Harris, Interim Recreation Director, City of Fort Collins

The City of Fort Collins Recreation staff deserves recognition because of the impact the staff made on the Fort Collins community during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The team quickly shifted from normal program and operation roles into a state of community recovery.

When the Pandemic started in March 2020 a spring storm forced the team to quickly convert one community center into a site for non-congregate housing for people experiencing homelessness.

This operation was in place through July 2020. The shelter helped this vulnerable population maintain a safe distance while providing a safe place to stay. A group of staff worked with a group of volunteers to create masks and facial coverings

that provided support for essential workers in April and May 2020 when masks were hard to come by. One part of the success story for this staff is the volunteers sewed head coverings for all the ICU staff that didn’t have access to head coverings.

A group of Senior Center staff created a call a senior program to check in with patrons of the facilities and ensure the needs of the patrons needs were met.

Lastly, as vaccines began to be distributed the Recreation facilities became hubs for vaccine clinics. Three times per week from March to May 2021 Recreation facilities distributed vaccines with the help of Larimer County, the Fire Department, and Salud. Two thirds of all vaccines were targeted towards low income, ethnic minorities, or other traditionally marginalized populations.

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Recreation Heroes: CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION: ROB DAVIS, CODY WRIGHT, MARC MANCUSO Submitted by Randy Coleman, Parks Superintendent, City of Grand Junction

Located at the foot of the Colorado National Monument, Kindred Reserve offers a unique experience to walkers, hikers and wildlife watchers. The property is rich with wildlife, dense vegetation, and an ecosystem that is unique in Grand Junction’s desert landscape. This 37-acre property, adjacent to Tiara Rado golf course, was slated for development, converting its heavy growth of Russian Olive trees into an additional 9 holes.

A series of events changed the future of the property and led City Forester and Open Space Supervisor, Rob Davis, to look closer. Army crawling through the property, he came to my office scratched up and energized about the opportunities it could offer to the City’s Park system. Grand Junction’s park visitation had increased 105% due to COVID and members of our community

were searching for more outdoor recreation. The Kindred Reserve is 1.75 miles of trails carved into trees, offering views of the Monument, the Grand Valley, small meadows, and ponds. The narrow soft surface trails are meant for an intimate experience with nature, viewing deer, a diverse blend of birds and other small animals. This project was almost entirely completed inhouse. Cody Wright, an Arborist with the City, constructed the parking lot, paths, and repurposed urban wood from our Forestry Operations to construct bridges and signage. Marc Mancuso designed signage and a unique fence for the property, which will be incorporated into our future Open Space developments. Rob’s proposal is the first Open Space project initiated by the City and serves as a flagship of our Open Space program.

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Recreation Heroes: WHEAT RIDGE RECREATION CENTER FRONT DESK TEAM Submitted by Susan Anderson, Recreation Manager, City of Wheat Ridge

The front desk team at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center has worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic, providing excellent guest services to our patrons. The ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines and regulations have made customer service exceedingly difficult over the last year. Our Facility Coordinators, Assistants and Guest Service Attendants have continued to meet our department’s expectations of CARE: Consistency, Attitude, Respect & Engage. Through plexiglass and protective

gear, they have made our patrons feel welcome and safe.

Reservation requirements created an increased workload and amplified customer complaints. We could not have survived the negative impacts of COVID without this group of incredible people, and we genuinely appreciate each and every one of them. The Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Department would like to honor this team as our Recreation Heroes and extend our tremendous gratitude.

We could not have survived the negative impacts of COVID without this group of incredible people, and we genuinely appreciate each and every one of them. The Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Department would like to honor this team as our Recreation Heroes and extend our tremendous gratitude.

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Recreation Hero: JILL BAYLIS, LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY RESOURCES CREATIVE SERVICES TEAM Submitted by Amber Thill, AICP, Public Engagement & Operations Manager, Community Resources Department, City of Lakewood

Jill Baylis, with the Lakewood Community Resources Creative Services team, worked diligently to think outside the box and take unique approaches to our e-newsletters and webpages to ensure we retained our customer base during the pandemic and were able to share important information as a result of rapidly changing public health orders.

The Digital Marketing Specialist, Jill’s role grew exponentially in a short period of time.

She was the voice of the department, educating, encouraging and thinking outside of the box to support our staff in moving our programs and services to the virtual world.

Jill was essential in communicating our newly virtual publications, revamping our registration page (Lakewood.org/Register), researching and purchasing equipment for virtual needs, and most importantly, living Lakewood’s motto “We are all in this Together,” by supporting all divisions of our department.

Thank you, Jill!

JILL was the voice of the department, educating, encouraging and thinking outside of the box to support our staff in moving our programs and services to the virtual world.

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Bylaws: Breathing Life into the Organizational Culture of Park Foundations

By Dr. Nathan A. Schaumleffel, CPRP, CNP, CFRM, CVA, CYSA, Proprietor & Senior Consultant, Driven Strategic LLC

In Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine, I shared “friends groups and park foundations are where public park and recreation administration and the nonprofit world of philanthropy, fundraising, and volunteer management collide!” (2016, p 12). I continued, “an optimally-functioning park foundation can counteract public budgeting trends by invoking the power of philanthropy and volunteerism to replace unfunded budgetary items” (2016, p.13).

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For this article, I will loosely use the term park foundation to include any nonprofit that supports a public park, recreation, conservation, or open space preservation service provider.

Other names for park foundations include friends groups, public lands partners, conservancies, associations, among others.

Whatever we call these organizations, all must have articles of incorporation and bylaws, also known as governing documents.

Understanding the function of and following bylaws will help a park foundation board create a culture of transparency, accountability, good governance, financial control, and stewardship.

Governing Documents The articles are the primary document, while the bylaws are secondary. However, bylaws have more detail and take more forethought regarding how the nonprofit will operate daily, which ultimately shapes the organizational culture (Schaumleffel, 2019b). Bylaws are the self-imposed regulations that establish and control the behavioral norms of its stakeholders.

If the cornerstone of a park foundation is the board of directors and the keystone is the fundraising function (Schaumleffel, 2016), then governing documents are the breath of life for establishing the organizational culture of a park foundation (Schaumleffel, 2020b, 2019a, 2021; Schaumleffel & Ortale, 2016).

Understanding the function of and following bylaws will help a park foundation board create a culture of transparency, accountability, good governance, financial control, and stewardship; as well as meet their fiduciary duties (AFP, 2014, 2015; BoardSource, 2021a, 2021b; Carter, 2010, 2019; Independent Sector, 2021; Price, 2018; Schaumleffel, 2021).

Writing Bylaws to Establish Organizational Culture An early step to building an optimally-functioning park foundation is to have deep conversations about the desired organizational culture and then systemically creating it by writing detailed bylaws.

Dennison Consulting (2016) characterized organizational culture as “the way we do things around here” and as the “unwritten rules that drive workplace behavior.” Szumal and Cooke (2019) shared case studies that identified behavioral norms that lead to defensive or constructive organizational cultures. With much forethought,

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creation of friends groups, affinity groups, and giving circles within the foundation.

As I shared with 501(c)Services (2019a), a park foundation’s culture has to emphasize accountability, transparency, responsiveness, diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. Board members should “focus on creating a culture within the scope of (the foundation’s) vision, mission, and core values….”

(Schaumleffel, 2019a).

Getting Off to the Right Start

In January 2021, I shared how important it is to create a culture of fraud prevention and financial control by including bylaws that ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (e.g., conflict of interest; document retention; whistleblower).

The bylaws serve as a location for setting a high standard of adherence to the Independent Sector’s Principles of Good Governance and Ethical Practice (2021), as well as the Association of Fundraising Professional’s Code of Ethical Standards (2015) and Donor Bill of Rights (2014).

Well-written bylaws can breathe life into a park foundation’s culture by outlining its relationship to the public agency, and by establishing and activating a board and committee structure for financial control (e.g., fundraising, finance, investment, audit, risk & liability management, and insurance) (see Schaumleffel, 2015, 2017). Detailed bylaws can establish a path for the

Consider these tips: • Don’t download bylaws from the internet, swap out the organizational name, make a few changes, and then approve them.

• Ensure your bylaws are consistent with the MOU between the park foundation and public agency (Schaumleffel, 2014).

• Write robust bylaws, so that all operational and governance information is in one spot.

• Require the Board to review and consider bylaw changes on an annual basis.

• Require the Board to file updated bylaws with the Secretary of State.

• Follow your bylaws (Carter, 2010)!

Park foundations are a place to hone and invoke the power of philanthropy!

Following these tips when writing bylaws will aid in establishing a healthy organizational culture that operates in a mission-focused, financially responsible way to meet the needs of those people and communities it chooses to serve (Schaumleffel, 2019c, 2020a, 2020b).

Author Biography Dr. Nathan A. Schaumleffel, CPRP, CNP, CFRM, CVA, CYSA is Proprietor and Senior Consultant of Driven Strategic LLC, a company that specializes in consulting for nonprofit & public organizations, public lands organizations & partners, parks & recreation, park foundations, friends groups, conservancies, outdoorrelated organizations, and university engagement. Through Driven Strategic LLC, he also serves as the Education & Training Services Consultant and as the Consulting Partner to the National Association of Park Foundations.

He serves on the faculty of the Park Foundation School at the Oglebay National Training Center in partnership with North Carolina State University. Dr. Schaumleffel also serves as Associate Professor and Campus/Executive Director of the nationally awardwinning Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification Program at Indiana State University, as well as coordinates the Recreation Management & Youth Leadership curriculum. He holds a Ph.D. in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, as well as an M.S.Ed. in the Administration of Recreation and Park Systems and a B.S. in Recreation Program Services both from Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he was named the Recreation Alumnus of the Year in 2014.

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Park foundations are a place to hone and invoke the power of philanthropy! Following these tips when writing bylaws will aid in establishing a healthy organizational culture that operates in a mission-focused, financially responsible way to meet the needs of those people and communities it chooses to serve.

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