Community Announcements

CPRS District 1:

 

Welcome to 2023! We are confident that your primary resolution for the year is to get active in your professional development and share your wealth of knowledge with others. Well, CPRS District 1 is here to support you on your journey. Start by attending some upcoming events!

 

Frank’s 5K: Run-Walk-Bike-Roll

Saturday, January 21, 2023 - 10:00am / Healdsburg Plaza

District 1 is honored to host CPRS President, Frank Carson, for a fun 5K run in Healdsburg. All ages and abilities are welcome! We’ll kick things off in Healdsburg’s Plaza Park at 10:00am with a quick warm-up before embarking on our route on the newly constructed Foss Creek Pathway. This out and back run will conclude back at the Plaza for prizes. If running is not your style, you are welcome to bring your bike, stroller, skateboard, or rent a E-Bike available in-town through BIRD. Participants are welcome to join us for a post-run no-host social at “Lo & Behold” starting at 11:30am. Special thanks to Healdsburg Running Company for sponsoring the pre-run warm up and prizes. See you in the Healdsburg Plaza on January 21 at 10:00am rain or shine. No RSVP needed, free to attend….just show up wearing gold or yellow and prepare to have a fun experience.                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                            CPRS Elections Now Open!                                                                                                                         Vote for the future leadership of our organization! As a voting member you are an owner of CPRS. Being an owner means you have the responsibility to elect who will govern CPRS at the State, District, and Section level. We hope you will exercise your owner rights and vote in the 2023 election. Voting closes Monday, January 23, 2023 at midnight. Check your e-mail inbox for official details.

2023 Annual Awards & Installation

Saturday, February 11, 2023 - 6:00pm / Petaluma Community Center

We are accepting nominations for the 2022 Community Service Awards and 2022 Professional Award, which will be presented during the event. For more information and to RSVP, please email rbeer@cityofpetaluma.org. We hope to see you there as we install the incoming District 1 Board of Directors and recognize those who help make our communities better!

 

Professional Development Scholarship

CPRS District 1 is proud to offer a Professional Development Scholarship(s) for individuals        interested in continuing their career development in the Parks and Recreation industry.  Awarded applicants will receive a 2023 CPRS Conference registration.

 

Student Scholarships
CPRS District 1 is proud to offer Student Scholarships in the amount of at least $500, to be used towards college fees, tuition, books, or training.

 

The deadline to apply for our scholarship programs is Friday, January 27, 2023 by 5:00pm. Apply online here. Please e-mail CPRS District 1 Treasurer, Vincent Lin, if you have any questions.

 

Keep up to date on our District 1 Facebook and Instagram.

 

CPRS District 1:

We hope you are enjoying the holiday season! Before you head out for some well-deserved vacation time, please check out these CPRS happenings:

Cookie Decorating with CPRS District 1
Monday, December 19 from 5:30-7:00pm
Corte Madera Community Center
The CPRS District 1 Board invites you to an evening of connection, cookie decorating, and FUN! Your children are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to Tim Barry at tbarry@tcmmail.org.

2023 Annual Awards & Installation
Saturday, February 11, 2023 - 6:00pm
Petaluma Community Center
We are accepting nominations for the 2022 Community Service Awards and 2022 Professional Award, which will be presented during the event. For more information and to RSVP, please email rbeer@cityofpetaluma.org. We hope to see you there as we install the incoming District 1 Board of Directors and recognize those who help make our communities better!

Professional Development Scholarship
CPRS District 1 is proud to offer a Professional Development Scholarship for individuals interested in continuing their career development in the Parks and Recreation industry. Awarded applicants will receive a 2023 CPRS Conference registration. Details are provided in this month’s newsletter. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 13, 2023 by 5:00pm.

Student Scholarships
CPRS District 1 is proud to offer Student Scholarships in the amount of at least $500, to be used towards college fees, tuition, books, or training. Details are provided in this month’s newsletter. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 13, 2023, by 5:00pm.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Frank's 5K - Saturday, January 21, 2022.
Day of Service - Thursday, February 2, 2022.
Details will be announced soon!

Keep up to date on our District 1 Facebook and Instagram.

Happy Holidays!

CPRS District 1:

There are many important updates to share this month!

Firstly, a special thanks to Alana Behn for a fantastic Bowling for Parks program, Strike Night event, and all her efforts supporting CPRS Region 1 (Districts 1, 2, and 3) in our Fall Forum professional training event. Being a rockstar is not without its tradeoffs. Alana informed the D1 Board at our November meeting that she had to respectfully take a step back from her role on the Board due to her recent appointment as the Interim Recreation Manager with the City of American Canyon. We are incredibly grateful for all the hard work and energy Alana brought to the Board and understand this was a tough decision. Still, we are excited for her as she develops her career in new and exciting ways. We are proud of you, Alana! While Alana focuses on her team in American Canyon, we must press on to focus on the future of our team, which brings us to ELECTIONS!

I proudly announce that Rachel Beer was appointed President-Elect, and the Vice President position will remain vacant for now. The Board now seeks the best and the brightest parks and recreation professionals to step up to take on leadership roles! We have several positions on the 2023-24 Board of Directors for individuals passionate about improving themselves and the parks and recreation profession.

We are seeking nominations for the following positions:

• President-Elect (2-year term, President-Elect to President)
• Vice President (3-year term, Vice President to President-Elect to President)
• Treasurer (2-year term)
• Director at Large (1-year term) -- 5 openings available

If you or someone you know exhibits a strong passion for their career in parks and recreation and would be a positive representative for District 1, please answer the following questions and submit them to President-Elect, Rachel Beer at rbeer@cityofpetaluma.org 

1. Candidate name
2. Current job title
3. Agency name
4. Candidate statement, not to exceed 100 words
5. Digital candidate photo (formal or informal)
6. (Optional) CPRS leadership experience(s), not to exceed 100 words.

Candidate information is due by Wednesday, November 30, 2022!

This month's newsletter includes several upcoming D1 roundtables and socials. Check them out! Keep up to date on our District 1 Facebook and Instagram.

Connections E-Newsletter - October 2022

RecTrek 2022:

A big THANK YOU to all the park and recreation students and professionals who participated with us in RecTrek 2022! If you missed the fun, you can check-out our adventures on our District 1 Facebook. It was a tremendous opportunity to connect! 

 

Bowling for Parks: 

Are you ready for Strike Night on Saturday, October 22^nd from 5:30 - 8:30pm at Stars Vacaville? There is still time to REGISTER, pledge, and support the training, development, and scholarship programs for park and recreation professionals and students in our nine Northern California counties.  This is our largest fundraiser of the year, and we need your help! Join us for Strike Night for bowling, food, raffles, and prizes. This year we encourage you to wear a movie-themed costume. It’s going to be a blast! You do not need to be present at Strike Night to participate! If you can’t attend, please consider sponsoring! WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!  

 

Fall Forum:

Join Region 1 (Districts 1, 2 & 3) for this all-day mini-conference featuring a variety of educational sessions taught by park and recreation professionals. Register and attend Fall Forum on Thursday, November 3^rd from 8:00am - 4:00pm in Elk Grove, CA! A glimpse at the schedule can be found in this month’s newsletter. There will be an opportunity to earn CEUs! Social to follow!  

 

Look for updates on our District 1 Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

CPRS District 1:

Fall is here, and there are a lot of activities happening!

First, a recap on some of our past events:

Sonoma County Social: Thanks to everyone who joined us at Cooperage Brewing Company. Great job, Director at Large Mike Cook, for planning a fun evening for everyone to gather, network, and relax.

CPRS Leadership Summit: District 1 was well represented at the CPRS Leadership Summit for some networking and collaboration! A big thank you to our CPRS leadership and HQ for an informative and engaging day in Burlingame with our fellow parks and recreation leaders from all over the state.

Aging Roundtable: Great turnout at our virtual roundtable; thank you to everyone who attended. Great job, Aging Section Representative Erin Stroud, for some fun games, valuable ideas, challenging scenarios, and excellent discussion.  

Lastly, there are many exciting events on the horizon; here are a few:  

RecTrek 2022: The D1 Board is hitting the road for a several-day tour to some of our counties up north with several mixers, socials, park tours, and other gatherings along the way. Jump in at any point along the way, or follow our adventures on Facebook or Instagram.

Bowling for Parks: IT’S HERE! Register, pledge, and support parks & recreation. This is our largest fundraiser of the year, and we need your help! Join us for Strike Night for bowling, food, raffles, and prizes. This year we encourage you to wear a movie-themed costume. It’s going to be a blast! You do not need to be present at Strike Night to participate! 

More details on these events inside! Check out our upcoming virtual roundtables, be on the lookout for upcoming D1 socials in Marin & Napa counties, and register for Fall Forum. Look for updates on Facebook.

Many exciting things are ahead!

Matt Milde, CPRP
District 1 President
mmilde@healdsburg.gov

CPRS Members:

We hope that summer is winding down for you and you can take a moment to rest. Don’t go too far! There are many ways to get involved in CPRS, with countless events and programs on the horizon.

September 1 – District 1 Social at Cooperage Brewing Company in Santa Rosa @ 4:00 p.m.

September 22 – Aging Section Roundtable @ 2:00 p.m. (Virtual)

September 28-October 2 – The District 1 Board is headed NORTH with stops scheduled in Ukiah, Humboldt, Crescent City, Fortuna, and MORE! Don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to request a stop in your town.

October 22 – Bowling for Parks Strike Night at Vacaville Stars Bowling Alley from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Keep an eye out for updates on each of these and more in the coming weeks!

Respectfully,
Matthew L. Milde, CPRP
mmilde@healdsburg.gov

CPRS Members:

 

Looks like you have been working hard this summer. Why not take a much-needed break to take your mind off the summer chaos? This Thursday is your chance to step away from the clipboards and spreadsheets and join us for an afternoon with other CPRS District 1 members at the annual D1 Membership Meet-up. This year’s meet-up will take place on Thursday, July 14th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Marin Bocce Federation (550 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94903). Don’t be late! Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Bring your own snack/food, beer, or wine. You are welcome to bring additional food or your own drink(s) of choice (wine & beer are permitted on the courts). Remember to RSVP by e-mailing Rachel Melick at rmelick@ci.calistoga.ca.us. 

 

See more upcoming events in this month's Connections E-Newsletter!

Summer is here! Are you ready?

 

Congratulations! You made it this far, but there's still A LOT more summer to go. Thankfully, District 1 is here to assist you with taking a moment to rest. In July, all D1 members are welcome and encouraged to join us for our Membership Meetup event! The Membership Meetup will take place on July 14 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Marin Bocce Federation (550 B. Street, San Rafael). Yes, there will be bocce ball along with snacks and drinks. This event is one of the best opportunities to engage with your D1 Board, meet new professionals, and have a good time. Lastly, remember that July is Parks and Recreation Month, so consider how you will celebrate. Here are a few ideas:

• City Council Proclamation
• Post video testimonials on your social media
• Media Press Release
• Photo-a-Day, share a photo on Facebook each day

TELL YOUR STORY!

Read the May edition of the District 1 Connections Newsletter for information on:

• Surf N Turf
• CAMS
• CPRS District 3-Elevate the Conversation
• CFPR Professional Development Scholarship
• 2022 NRPA Annual Conference

Main takeaway: REGISTER your summer staff for SURF N TURF our award-winning summer staff training being held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Vacaville.

CPRS District 1:

Welcome, to “Connections,” a NEW monthly e-newsletter providing you with information on local events, programs, professional trainings, workshops, socials, and parks & recreation resources!

Why “Connections”? The goals of our D1 Board this year are both creative and ambitious, but they can be easily summed up in a single word, “Connection.” Connection this year will come in many forms: Connection to members, non-members, and students. Connection to resources, education, and trainings. Connection through social media and regular communications. Connection by way of networking opportunities, events, and community service. Connection through creativity and fun. In short, there are many exciting things in store for CPRS D1 this year, and the CPRS District 1 Board looks forward to connecting with all of you.

If you have not done so already, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and our CPRS District 1 Homepage!

See you outside! 

Matthew L. Milde, CPRP
CPRS District 1 President
mmilde@healdsburg.gov
707-431-3128 (o)