California Parks & Recreation magazine, Spring 2015, Vol. 71, No. 2

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Spring Marks New Beginnings

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REMINISCING ABOUT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SACRAMNTO ...8 This special section looks back at the CPRS Conference & Expo in Sacramento, March 10-13, 2015. Superhero attendees took over downtown Sacramento and showed why they are “Superheroes of the Community”.

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Editor Stephanie Stephens, CAE Executive Director Managing Editor John Glaeser Director of Communications Advertising Melonie Zarzuela Assistant 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). ©2015, California Park & Recreation Society, Inc.

Explore how the City of Newark is preparing to host a city-wide event entitled “Unity Day” on October 21, 2015 to take a stand against bullying.

CPRS BY THE NUMBERS.......................................................................44 A look at some important numbers from the past year at CPRS.

CALIFORNIA AQUATIC MANAGEMENT SCHOOL CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY.................................................46

What does the California Aquatic Management School have planned for its 15th anniversary? Get a brief look at what’s in store.

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What Lights Your Fire?

Advice from my mom

by Tim Barry, CPRE, SDA • CPRS President Starting out this year as your President, I’m reminded of how I began working in parks and recreation in the 1970’s.

Yes, that’s right, 1970’s!

No, don’t stop reading, stay with me! Anyway, I followed my passions… playing sports and playing music. Growing up in Long Beach, I played sports and grew to love the competition, comradery and teamwork. While attending college, I also enjoyed coaching youth sports and umpiring. My brother Mike taught me to play the guitar in third grade while Beatlemania was in full swing. We dressed up in Beatle boots and bell bottom pants and idolized the Fab Four, playing their music and other 60’s tunes. I was in garage bands through high school, and was part of the folk rock church music craze at my local church and school. Music was a great way to meet new people and express myself in popular culture. Yes, we even played “Light My Fire,” especially the Doors version!

In college, I thought I was winding my way toward being a writer or journalist, so my A.A. Degree is in Journalism. But then attending an Intro to Recreation course at Long Beach City College, I found out you could actually earn a living by organizing recreation activities in communities, like sports and music! Wow, I hit pay dirt! Through college, I worked as a Recreation Leader, Tennis Instructor, Teen Center Leader, Camp Counselor, and Volunteer Coordinator, while continuing to coach youth baseball. Those experiences, and the crack Recreation Administration B.A. program at Long

Beach State, prepared me well for my full-time career. I was able to keep my passions intact this whole time, sports and music, and they’ve served me well in all of my work experiences.

W h a t “ L i g h t s Yo u r Fire?” Have you incorporated your passions and special skills into your work life? Have you found the right type of work that keeps you engaged in your passions?

There is a quote from Buddha that says, “Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success.

If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” I believe in what Buddha is saying here. So much so, that this saying is hanging right outside my office so my staff get a feel for my philosophy of work. Incorporate your passions into your work. Bring to the job what “lights your fire.” I’ve been

2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Tim Barry Livermore Area Recreation & Park District 4444 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550 925/373-5727 • tbarry@larpd.org PRESIDENT-ELECT Kristi McClure Huckaby City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 619/585-5618 • kmcclure@chulavistaca.gov VICE PRESIDENT Jim Wheeler San Francisco Recreation & Park District 501 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 415/831-6833 • James.Wheeler@sfgov.org SECRETARY-TREASURER Tara Gee City of Roseville 316 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678 916/774-5253 • tgee@roseville.ca.us REGION 1 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 1, 2, 3) Henry Perezalonso Town of Danville 233 Front Street, Danville, CA 94526 925/314-3454 • hperezalonso@danville.ca.gov REGION 2 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 4, 5, 6) Traci Farris City of Ceres 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA 95307 209/538-5682 • traci.farris@ci.ceres.ca.us REGION 3 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 7, 8, 15) Darin Budak City of Bakersfield 1600 Truxton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 661/326-3138 • dbudak@bakersfieldcity.us REGION 4 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 11, 13, 14) Tom Boecking City of San Gabriel, 250 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 626/308-2875 • TBoecking@sgch.org REGION 5 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 9, 10, 12) Aliah Brozowski County of San Diego 5500 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 858/966-1330 • aliah.brozowski@sdcounty.ca.gov COUNCIL OF SECTIONS REPRESENTATIVES (Aquatics, Development & Operations, Recreation Supervisors and Recreation Therapy) Tom Hellmann Cosumnes Community Services District 9014 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA 95758 916/405-5631 • tomhellmann@csdparks.com

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(Administrators, Aging, and Educators) Lydie Gutfeld City of Irvine 3 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine, CA 92612 949/724-6817 • lgutfeld@cityofirvine.org Please contact any Board Member with questions or comments

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From the moment you stepped into the doors of the Memorial Auditorium, you knew this year was going to be different. The energy level was humming; colorful capes were flying; everywhere you turned, the superhero theme pleased your eye. A drum beat opened the show… no ordinary drums but ordinary trash cans, buckets and bins made into extraordinary sounds by ??! Wait – is that fire on stage? Why yes! Obsidian Butterfly has brought dance to life with fire! What a way to start the 2015 CPRS Conference and Expo!

Over 1,200 Superheroes descended upon the Sacramento Convention Center to discover new trends, experience new products and create new networks. On the fol8 pages are a few highlights from our week…

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Superheroes Unite! General Session “Success is more than being good at what you do; it is about being consistently chosen to do it.”

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rom the moment you stepped into the doors of the Memorial Auditorium, you knew this year was going to be different. The energy level was humming; colorful capes were flying; everywhere you turned, another set design pleased your eye. A drum beat opened the show… no ordinary drums but ordinary trash cans, buckets and bins made into extraordinary sounds by ??! Wait – is that fire on stage? Why yes! Obsidian Butterfly has brought dance to life with fire!

What a way to start the 2015 CPRS Conference and Expo!

President Mark Mariscal said a few parting words, then passed the ‘ring of power’ over to Tim Barry, President for 2015-16. The entire board took an oath to ‘Empower, Engage and Explore’ as your new leaders! Awards were bestowed and accolades made to those who worked tirelessly to bring this conference to life.

Oh no, it didn’t end there… Keynote Speaker Garrison Winn kept the attention of our over 1,000 attendees

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Overhead in the hallways… “I haven’t laughed that hard in years!”.

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t’s hard to ignore 700 park and recreation professionals in superhero capes, marching on the State Capitol grounds! Legislators addressed the crowd, sharing personal stories of how parks have made their lives – and the communities they represent – truly better. Said a conference attendee, “…the trip to the Capitol was the most influential moment for me. I am from out of town and to see the impact of parks and recreation with legislative support, and belief in the importance for our communities and nation, left me truly feeling like a superhero, proud and thankful that we have the pleasure of making a difference in our constituents lives everyday!” Well said Superhero!

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Top Facilities and Programs Honored at CPRS Conference & Expo

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he CPRS Awards Program is the official end of the CPRS Conference & Expo.

For agency awards, the CPRS Awards Program utilizes five criteria to select award recipients: Challenge addressed, Resourcefulness of the agency, its Execution, the Accomplishment, and how the entry addresses the mission of parks and recreation.

CPRS awarded 34 agencies with an Award of Excellence in the areas of park planning & development, facility design, marketing and communications, programs and services.

In addition CPRS honors citizens and organizations for their valuable work via our Champion of the Community Award and professionals for their contributions through our Professional Awards which include Rising Professional Award, Honorary Member, Citation of Merit, and Fellowship/ Hall of Fame.

The Champion of the Community award recognizes individuals or organizations who have contributed significant effort to influence and improve the quality of their community through parks and recreation. This

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statewide award recognizes the contributions of those who volunteer and provide support and services in their community that furthers the mission and quality delivery of park and recreation services, programs and facilities in their community.

This award is not awarded to employees or retirees in the parks and recreation profession. Three award winners were honored:

CPRS Awards Program Classifications Excellence in Design – Park Planning & Development recognizes planning and development or significant rehabilitation of outdoor park and recreation spaces. Divisions are Neighborhood, Community, Regional, and Specialty. Three classes are defined based upon the project cost.

Excellence in Facility Design recognizes design and construction or significant rehabilitation of buildings, structure and facilities used primarily to support park and recreation purposes. Divisions are: Aquatic Facilities, Community Centers/Mixed Used Facilities, and Cultural Facilities. Three classes are defined based upon the project cost.

Marketing and Communications Award of Excellence recognizes agency efforts in print, audio visual or electronic communications that (1) externally promote the agency’s parks, facilities, recreation or leisure services programs that have demonstrated an increased level of public awareness or (2) enhance the agency’s internal

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communications to staff, policy makers, or program participants. Divisions are: Digital Media-Video, Digital Media-Web/Social Media, Print Publications or Materials, and Marketing Campaign. Three classes are defined based upon the population served.

Creating Community Award of Excellence is bestowed to agencies in recognition of their efforts to deliver the highest level of recreation and leisure services that embody and embrace the values and mission of the profession and that move the agency towards a stronger position or role within the community. There are 10 categories and awards were given in 9: Aging Well, Arts & Cultural Services, Community Health & Wellness, Economic Vitality, Environmental Stewardship, Neighborhood/Community Building, Organizational Survival, Serving the Underserved, and Youth Development.

For a list of award winners in each category, see pages 18-19.

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To tackle the challenge of competing interests in recreation and parks programming stratified by age and generations, the City of Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission Chair Rochelle Ginsburg developed an innovative solution to bring Beverly Hills together, inspire appreciation for diversity and spark conversations among people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities. To this end, Rochelle produced her most significant contribution to the City of Beverly Hills, a first-of-its-kind community reading campaign called “One Book, One City”. Through a creative collaboration between three Beverly Hills organizations, the Human Relations Commission, the City Library and the Berverly Hills Unified School District, she brought together disconnected generations through a city-wide reading program. The program’s success in uniting generations throughout the City.

lion and attracts about 250,000 visitors each year. Due in large part to the work of the Guild, this public-private partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation remains a thriving organization.

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One Book One City, City of Beverly Hills

Kathleen Irvine and Jim Danno of Wilmore Heritage Association, City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine

Kathleen Irvine and Jim Danno are the driving forces behind Long Beach’s Willmore City Heritage Association (WCHA) and the visionary efforts to preserve the culture and history of the original Long Beach, “Willmore City.”

WCHA works to improve, preserve and promote the physical environment and the quality of life in the Willmore City Drake Park neighborhood, Long Beach’s first designated historic district. Kathleen serves as president and infuses her passion for science and landscape design into community projects, along with Jim Danno, WCHA

Outreach Coordinator and involved Willmore City residents. The two have led successful efforts to establish a Children’s Garden downtown and the Willmore heritage Garden with repurposed historical artifacts. Kath-

Descanso Gardens Guild Inc, County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation

At a moment in history when the educational and environmental leadership role played by public gardens has never been more critical, the Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc. has proven to be an instrumental partner organization to the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation.

Overseeing operations and fundraising at the Descano Gardens 160-acre oasis, this organization stands out for its longevity and has been heralded as a model for sustainability by the Los Angeles Times for its commitment to water and energy conservation. Descanso Gardens was founded in 1953 after property owner E. Manchester Boddy sold his Rancho del Descanso and home estate to the County of Los Angeles for use as a public garden.

Four years later, the Guild was established by volunteers to advise and direct the Gardens’ mission. For over 20 years, it has overseen day-to-day operations at the facility — which has an annual budget of more than $4 mil-

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C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o u • led the construction of the 22 acre San Ramon Community Park and the Amador Rancho Center and phased renovation of San Ramon’s Central Park Stephen Scott, Kathleen Irvine, Jim Danno and Stephanie Stephens, CAE

• negotiated field use fee increases with sports field user groups by providing maintenance and operations costs and alternatives for field fees and she completed a Sports Field Sustainability and Preservation Program

Fellowship/Hall of Fame Award

CPRS’ Fellowship/Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding contributions in an individual’s career and in their leadership in the profession of parks and recreation.

Karen McNamara’s career in parks and recreation began in college while working as a part-time coordinator for the City of Union City. After receiving her BS degree, Karen secured a full time position as Recreation Supervisor for the City of Milpitas (1983-89) which led her to the position of Community Services Manager for the City of San Ramon (1989-2000). She then served as Director of Parks & Community Services for the City of Tracy (2000 to 2005). She returned to San Ramon in 2005 as the Director of Public Works and since 2010 she also serves as the interim Director of Parks & Community Services.

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• led the construction of a Senior Center • established the San Ramon’s Aquatics Program through the development of a joint use agreement • developed a Youth Resource Program - a cooperative between the Parks and Community Services Department, the Police Department and the San Ramon Valley School District • launched the City of Tracy’s first fixed route transit service • led another Youth Collaborative comprised of 23 youth/teen serving organizations • developed the City of Tracy’s Airport’s Strategic Plan; a Recreation Program Needs Assessment; an Aquatics Center Master Plan; and an Enhanced Diversion & Recycling Plan • successfully reversed the Airport’s negative cash flow operations and established a financial plan for its debt repayment • developed a Public Services Leadership Academy • designed & constructed the Dougherty Valley Service Center • secured a grant to design and build a universally accessible playground

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leen and Jim, through their leadership, also created the “Winter in Willmore,” which provides families with a snow slide, music, food, and donations to Food Finders. Kathleen and Jim with WCHA are continuing their good works by planning to connect two downtown parks to add green space and bike path connectivity.

Karen has proven herself again and again as an agency leader through her accomplishments.

McNamara has held many leadership positions within CPRS starting at the District level and moving up to the State Board of Directors where she served as a Regional Representative and subsequently Vice President, President-elect and President.

It was during her tenure as Vice President and President that McNamara established herself as a visionary leader. Recognizing that an agency’s impact in the community was at the hands of elected officials or administrators, she presented to the State Board of Directors a strategic planning process for CPRS to conduct on behalf of the profession. Her vision was to create a strategic plan to guarantee the profession’s success in the future.

Funding for the plan was approved by

u C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o Section President when the section’s mission was re-vamped and it was renamed the Development & Operations Section. This section is now one of the Society’s most active ones providing training, resources, and scholarships to professionals working in public and private agencies.

Pat O’Brien Professional Legislative Award

The Pat O’Brien Professional Legislative Award is presented to a CPRS professional who exemplifies professional leadership in legislative activities and dedicates hours of personal and professional time to educate legislators, citizens and park and recreation professionals regarding issues impacting parks and recreation.

The 2015 recipient is Paul Romero.

Romero has served the profession for over 44 years, beginning in 1970 when he became a Park Ranger for the city of Long Beach. Serving in many capacities since then, Paul is currently the Executive Director of the Califor-

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the State Board and the Society began a year long strategic planning process which resulted in Creating Community in the 21st Century, the VIP Action Plan.

Since its approval by the State Board of Directors in 2000, the Creating Community Strategic Action Plan has been utilized by hundreds of agencies in California and it has been adopted by several other states as a model (South Carolina, Oregon, and Michigan as examples).

Karen served as the Chair of the 1999 CA & Pacific Southwest Recreation & Park Training Conference. Her conference leadership continued as she served as Chair of the Conference Program Committee in 2003. The Program Committee is responsible for developing over 100 educational sessions offered over a three-day period.

Karen was called back into “action” in 2007-08 to lead the re-invigoration of the Society’s Park Operations Section which had lost its leadership and momentum. Karen served as interim

nia Association of Parks & Recreation Commissioners and Board Members.

This dedicated individual has served as the CPRS Legislative Committee as chair for, well, as long as anyone can remember!

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2014 CPRS Award Winners Excellence In Design Award This award recognizes excellence in design of completed park, recreation and/or cultural facilities intended for public use. The project may be either new construction or a rehabilitation project that demonstrates high standards of planning, design, community involvement, operation and maintenance, quality of aesthetics, usability, accessibility and versatility.

Facility Design Aquatics Class 2

City of Long Beach

Belmont Plaza Temporary Outdoor Pool Installation

Aquatics Class 3

Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District

DropZone Waterpark

Community Center/Mixed Use Class 1

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine

Orizaba Park Community Center

Community Center/Mixed Use Class 2

Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District

Pleasant Hill Community Center

Community Center/Mixed Use Class 3

City of Palo Alto

Mitchell Park Center

Neighborhood Class 1

City of Glendale

Maryland Avenue Park

Neighborhood Class 2

City of Perris

Mercado Park

Community Class 1

City of Moreno Valley

Lasselle Sports Park

Community Class 2

County of Monterey

Pajaro Community Park

Community Class 3

City of Carlsbad

Alga Norte Community Park

Specialty Class 1

County of Ventura

Piru Town Square Skate Park

Specialty Class 2

City of Ontario

Ontario Town Square

Specialty Class 3

County of San Diego

Waterfront Park

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Marketing & Communications This award recognizes excellence in print, audio visual or electronic communications that have significantly contributed to the public’s increased awareness of public parks, recreation and leisure services programs.

Marketing and Communications

City of Burbank

Starlight Bowl 4th of July Spectacular

Marketing and Communications

City of Santa Rosa

“THIS is Recreation and Parks”

Marketing and Communications

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District

“How H.A.R.D. is Your Day?”

Marketing and Communications

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

Valley Wilds e-newsletter

Marketing and Communications

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Website

Marketing and Communications

City of Bellflower

2014 Summer Recreation Brochure

Marketing and Communications

City of Sacramento

Come Out and Play in Sacramento

Marketing and Communications

City of Culver City

Marketing Campaign for Fiesta La Ballona

Marketing and Communications City of Temecula

Old Town Temecula Community Theater 2014 Marketing Campaign

Marketing and Communications

‘Discover the Water’ Marketing Campaign

Cosumnes Community Services District

Marketing and Communications City of Riverside

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Rhythm of Riverside Summer Concert Series, ‘Riverside Sings’ Marketing Campaign

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u C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o Creating Community This award recognizes outstanding initiatives by agencies, departments, or districts in their effort to deliver the highest level of programs and services that embody and embrace the values and mission of the profession and move the agency towards a stronger position or role within the community.

Aging Well

City of Riverside

55 and Better Programs

Arts and Cultural Services

San Diego Park and Recreation Department

Sand Diego Civic Dance Arts

Community Health and Wellness

City of San Diego

Fun Café: Summer Lunch Program

Serving the Underserved

City of Temecula

Honoring Our Veterans the Temecula Way

Youth Development

City of Fontana

Teen Summit on Anti-Bullying

Economic Vitality

City of Redwood City

Redwood City Events

Environmental Stewardship

City of Pleasanton

Ridge Runners Nature Day Camp

Neighborhood/Community Building

City of Fresno Parks

Highway City Science Workshop

Organizational Survival

City of San Ramon

City of San Ramon Camp Central

Park and Facility Maintenance

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Irvine Regional Park Maintenance Yard

Fellowship/Hall of Fame CPRS’ Fellowship/Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding contributions in both the individual’s career and in their leadership in the profession of parks and recreation.

Karen McNamara

Champion of the Community The Champion of the Community award recognizes individuals or organizations who have contributed significant effort to influence and improve the quality of their community through parks and recreation.

Champion of the Community

One Book, One City

Champion of the Community

Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc

Champion of the Community

Kathleen Irvine and Jim Danno, Wilmore Heritage Association

Pat O’Brien Professional Legislative Award The Pat O’Brien Professional Legislative Award is presented to a CPRS professional who exemplifies professional leadership in legislative activities and dedicates hours of personal and professional time to educate legislators, citizens and park and recreation professionals regarding issues impacting parks and recreation.

Thank you to our CPRS Awards Program sponsors.

Paul Romero

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CPRS Student Members Receive Award Scholarships Each year the California Foundation for Parks & Recreation awards scholarships to deserving students who are studying in the parks, recreation and tourism areas.

Scholarships are awarded based on six overall criteria including: academic scholarship, professional affiliations, activity and need.

At the 2015 CPRS Annual Conference, 12 scholarships ranging from $500 - $2,000 were awarded to:

Melissa Z. Kannas Memorial Scholarship

Mylissa Magallanes is the recipient of the Melissa Z. Kannas Memorial Scholarship Magallanes is a student at San Diego State majoring in Recreation Tourism Management. Magallanes is active on campus as the volunteer coordinator of the Recreation Tourism Student Association and in a number of roles with the Alpha Phi Omega – Co-Ed Community Service Fraternity. She has worked with the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department in the therapeutic recreation services section and with the Mission Valley YMCA as a swim instructor. Magallanes has also volunteered with the Camp Adventure Youth Services and Lakeside Teen Center.

CPRS Past Presidents Scholarship

Two CPRS Past President scholarships were awarded to Camber Corron and Martha Ortiz.

Camber Corron is a student at California State University, Chico majoring in Recreation Therapy. She is a very involved individual: she was the second lead on the Book-in-Common Committee; she’s the lead on the Poverty Simulation event; and she’s a volunteer with the Little Red Hen nursery where she worked with individuals with cognitive disabilities. These are only a few of Corron’s experiences.

When asked “what qualities should

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park and recreation professionals possess to better enhance the quality of life in their communities,” Corron identified teamwork, communication skills and organization. Speaking specifically about organization in her essay, she wrote “Organization is essential; without organization, it is just chaos.

Programs will be messy, with missing parts or difficult to understand if there is no organization.”

The recipient of the second CPRS Past Presidents scholarship is Martha Ortiz. Ortiz is a student at San Jose State University majoring a Recreation Therapy. She served as a student liaison for the Bay Area Therapeutic Recreation Association and as President and Vice President of the San Jose State University Recreation Therapy Association. Once she began to learn about Recreation Therapy and the benefits recreation and leisure provide in aiding a person’s overall quality of life, Ortiz became an advocate in the field.

Ortiz believes that in order to enhance the quality of life in a community, Park and Recreation professionals must first believe in the importance of park and recreation programs. In her essay, she states “Many people who are not in this field do not understand the amazing benefits that our profession provides for helping people enhance their quality of life.”

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Largent has been active on campus as indicated by her involvement in the following: Humboldt State debate team; Humboldt State Natural Resources Club; Humboldt State Student Association of Fire Ecologists and the Humboldt State Associated Students Council. Largent has also served as a Wildland Firefighter and Trail Technician for the Unites States Forest Service; and a Marine Science Technician with the United States Coast Guard. As Largent states in her application, she has a desire to protect the environment and at the same time, sustain recreational activities. Based on her volunteer and paid experience, Holly is certainly “walking the walk”.

California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members scholarship

Lindsey McClish was awarded the CAPRCBM Scholarship.

McClish is a student at California Poly San Luis Obispo majoring in Event Planning and Management, Travel and Tourism. McClish is a member of Rho Phi Lambda, RPTA Club, and Tourism Cares Mentor Program. In addition to working as a banquet server, McClish finds time to

Jane H. Adams Scholarship

Holly Largent is the recipient of the Jane H. Adams scholarship sponsored by the CPRS Administrators Section.

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C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o u volunteer with Tri California, where she has served as a member of the production team and as a Festival Team Leader for Wildflower Triathlons. McClish believes to be successful in this field you must be passionate, organized and communicate well. McClish’s faculty advisor at Cal Poly SLO states that “Lindsey is an incredibly personal individual who is bright, articulate and motivated.” He continues, “She has an exceptional balance of academic, work and extracurricular activities that have led to a solid foundation of competencies for her career in recreation, parks and tourism.”

California Association of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members Charles Kaufman Family Scholarship

Gregory Rice is this year’s recipient of the California Association of Parks

and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members Charles Kaufman Family Scholarship. Rice is an undergraduate student at San Francisco State University majoring in Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Rice has been involved with the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professional, the National Recreation and Park and Association and has served as a safety officer for the Triathlon and Cycling Club at San Francisco State University. Rice’s paid and volunteer experience includes Communication Intern for the Bay Area Open Space Council, Volunteer for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Volunteer for the Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center, and a Student Race Director at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo.

Rice received high praise from his faculty advisor. She states that Rice has been a student in three of her classes and each time, has received the highest grade.

Ann Arge Nathan Spirit award

Jessica Snedeker and Martha Ortiz are the two recipients of the Ann Arge Nathan Spirit award.

Jessica Snedeker is a student at Cal State Chico majoring in Therapeutic Recreation. She has an overall GPA of 3.63. Jessica has been involved with the Special Olympics, Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE), the Ability First Sports Camp, and Challenger baseball. Snedeker wants to have as much a positive and powerful influence on other people as her peers have had on her.

This is Martha Ortiz’s second scholarship.

Dr. Robert E. Meyers Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Katie Boyle was awarded the Dr. Robert E. Meyers Jr. Memorial Scholarhsip. Boyle is a student at Cal State Long Beach majoring in Recreation and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Travel and Tourism with a minor in Hospitality Management AND a minor in Event Planning. She currently has a 4.0 GPA in her major and a 3.855 overall GPA. She has served as president of the Recreation Society on campus, and Career Fair coordinator and member of the Hospitality Management Association. Boyle’s faculty advisor used the term “serious young professional” when describing Boyle. The advisor went on to say she is dedicated, thoughtful, inquisitive and involved.

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Katie Boyle was also awarded the CPRS District 10 Scholarship.

J. Richard and Betty Teague Memorial / California Association of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members Past Presidents Scholarship

Veronica Luna is the recipient of the J. Richard and Betty Teague Memorial/California Association of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members Past Presidents Scholarship.

Luna is a Community/Municipal recreation major at Long Beach State and carries a 3.8 GPA in her major. She is a member of CPRS – District 10, NRPA, the Recreation Society at Long Beach State and Women in Leisure Services. She has worked for the City of La Mirada for 9.5 years as a senior recreation leader II. Prior to this, Luna was with Discovery Learning Center

for four years as an assistant child care director and with the San Gabriel Valley Family YMCA for seven years as a child care director.

Luna’s supervisor with the City of La Mirada says that Veronica is one of the most dedicated and hardworking team members the City employs, has a set of diverse skills used widely in her position, and is the go-to person on a variety of projects.

Kayla Nakamoto was awarded the Total Aquatics Management scholarship. Nakamoto is an undergraduate student at San Jose State University majoring in General Recreation. She currently possesses a 3.84 GPA in her major. Nakamoto’s experience includes serving as a swim instructor, volunteer coach for the Special Olympics and a pre-competitive swim coach for De Anza Cupertino Aquatics. Nakamoto states that experiencing swimmers passion for swimming recreationally has allowed her to enhance her passion for swimming as they work together to improve skills.

Nakamoto’s faculty advisor at San Jose State says Nakamoto is one of the most passionate students she knows when it comes to learning in the classroom and for her love of the recreation field. The advisor believes that Nakamoto is just getting started in sharing her talents with the profession. And for all of us, this is a great thing!

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Success of Conference Due to These Committees Hard Work Behind the Scenes…

No great special event happens without a highly dedicated, talented and energetic team. As a matter of fact, this show takes multiple teams! A thunderous round of applause to these amazing volunteers!!

Exhibit Committee

Stephanie House, Exhibits Chair, West Side Recreation & Park District; Jim Bruno, Playgrounds by Design, Inc.; Justin Caron, Aquatic Design Group; Chuck Foley, HAI Hirsch & Associates, Inc.; Victor Gonzales, West Coast Arborists, Inc.; Joe Guarrera, Capitol Enterprises; Richard Hawley, Robertson Industries, Inc.; Charles Luecker, Lincoln Equipment, Inc.; Derek McKee, Verde Design, Inc.; Pete Stokes, Dave Bang Associates, Inc.; Kevin Sullivan, LPA, Inc.; Susan Wipf, Exhibits Manager

Local Host Committee

City of Sacramento: Co-Chairs Jim Combs and Alan Tomiyama, Lori Harder, Elizabeth Anderson, Sylvia Fort, Vincene Jones, Teresa Jackson, Shannon Brown, Karen Armstrong, Brian Fitzgerald, Jill Nunes; Sunrise Recreation and Park District: Marty Buell, Dave Mitchell, Becky Herz, Karey Hansen; Southgate Recreation and Park District: Richard Lincoln, Anna Palmer; City of West Sacramento: Andre Pichly, Katie Houser; Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District: Julie Leber; El Dorado Hills Community Services District: Jill Ritzman, Rebecca Todd; RHA Landscape Architects-Planners, Inc.: Doug Grove; Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District, Barry Ross

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Program Committee

Patrick Larkin, Cosumnes Community Services District; Christine Helweg, City of Davis; Glen Wurster, All About Play; Dr. Jamie Hoffman, CSU Sacramento; Jenn Taylor, Beth Frazer & Josh Myer, Cosumnes Community Services District; John Lawrence, Livermore Area Recreation & Park District; Marie Dixon, Virginia Nonaca Chavez, Craig Bronzan, Kenneth Bailey, Retired; John Glass, Sacramento Childrens Home; Brian Fitzgerald, City of Sacramento; Juliene Flanders, City of Patterson; Sunny Le, Intern, City of West Sacramento; Rjahja Canlas, Jeff Nereson & Eric Dexter, City of Roseville; Toni Lundgren & Brandy Clark, City of Manteca; Payam Moghaddam Intern, City of West Sacramento; Brandy Kunakey, Orangevale Recreation & Park District; Richard Lincoln, Southgate Recreation & Park District; Robert Hinderer, Chico Area Recreation & Park District; Randy Davis CAPRCBM, Steve Hoagland CAPRCBM, Leslie Fritz & Cheryl Coyle, CPRS

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2014-15 CPRS Board of Directors CPRS recognizes the outstanding work of volunteers who provide considerable time and effort in providing CPRS members with invaluable programs and services. Please join CPRS in thanking the following individuals for their work in 2014-15.

Mark Mariscal President

Tim Barry President-Elect

Kristy McClure-Huckaby Vice-President

Become a member of the CPRS State Board of Directors.

We want to hear from you.

Ann Dunleavy Secretary-Treasurer

Henry Perezalonso Region 1 Representative

Anna Bielecki Region 2 Representative

Contact Jim Wheeler, CPRS Vice President.

415/831-6833 James.Wheeler@sfgov.org Here’s your chance to help lead the association dedicated to advancing the profession of parks and recreation.

Qualifications r Current member of CPRS r Demonstrated commitment to CPRS and the park and recreation profession (5 years of full-time employment) r Background in committee and/or volunteer work (3 years experience) r Ability to represent unconflicted loyalty to the interests of the membership

Darin Budak Region 3 Representative

Tom Boecking Region 4 Representative

Aliah Brozowski Region 5 Representative

The Commitment r Attend four board meetings a year (expenses paid by CPRS) r Maintain on-going communication and dialogue with members via personal conversations and by attending section, district and state events Available Positions for 2015-16: Vice President (three year term) – candidate(s) may be statewide

Region 1 Representative (two year term) – representing Districts 1, 2, 3 Region 3 Representative (two year term) – representing Districts 7, 8, 15 Ashley Howe Council of Section Representative

Tom Hellmann Council of Section Representative

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Region 5 Representative (two year term) – representing Districts 9, 10, 12 Council of Sections Representative (two year term) – representing CPRS Sections

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2015 Expo Hall – Your One Stop Shop!

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here do Superheroes recharge their batteries, collect their gear and find new gadgets? The Expo Hall! Over 200 companies and nearly 1,000 consultants and experts were on hand to share their knowledge of park design, irrigation, technology, playground equipment, surfacing, safety, aquatics, arts & crafts, special events and more. Toss in the exhilarating zip line and sky reaching lift, and the Expo hall was the only place to be. Thank you to all our exhibitors!

Superhero attendees were able to find some excellent values in the annual Silent Auction Wednesday and Thursday. This Auction raised over $4,000 for the California Foundation for Parks and Recreation.

We invite you to connect with our 2015 exhibitors about their products and services…

A-G Sod Farms, Booth 910 (951) 687-7581 - www.agsod.com Quality turfgrass & installation since 1969.

AccessRec LLC, Booth 330 (973) 955-0514 - www.accessrec.com AccessRec LLC manufactures and supplies the most affordable ADA beach access compliant surfaces and beach wheelchairs.

ACTIVE Network, Booth 900 (214) 295-1914 - www.activenetwork.com Our ACTIVE Net® recreation management software powers thousands of parks & recreation, YMCAs, and local communities.

Aflex Technology, Booth 925 +64 35466747 - www.aflextechnology.com Aquatic commercial inflatables - obstacle courses giant slides, customized to your requirements.

All About Play, Booth 614 (916) 923-2180 - www.playgroundspros.com Partnering with you for 20 years providing quality outdoor products that make parks better.

American Association for Nude Recreation-Western Region, Booth 919 (800) TRY NUDE - www.aanr.com Premiere nudist advocacy group working with public and private entities to expand nude use acceptance.

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American Ramp Company, Booth 138 - Pumptrack/Speed Ring (417) 206-6816 - www.americanrampcompany.com World’s premier skatepark provider having built over 2000 skateparks in over 38 countries.

Anchor Audio, Inc., Booth 109 (800) 262-4671 - www.AnchorAudio.com Made in the USA, Anchor Audio is the leading manufacturer of portable sound and PA systems.

Aqua Source, Booth 1014 (800) 574-8081 - www.aquasource.com Commercial pool equipment sales, service, installation, repair.

Chlorination AQ, filters, heaters, ADA, robotic pool cleansers.

Aquatic Design Group, Booth 322 (760) 438-8400 - www.aquaticdesigngroup.com Design engineering for competitive, recreation, and leisure aquatic facilities.

Arch Pac Aquatics, Booth 628 (760) 734-1600 - www.archpac.com Architecture & engineering for aquatics.

AstroTurf, Booth 108 706-277-8873 - www.astroturf.com AstroTurf-The inventor and leader of the synthetic turf market.

Atlas American LLC, Booth 118 (530) 894-7867 - www.atlasamerican.com Heavy duty vandal resistant stainless steel restroom fixtures.

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u C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o BCI Burke, LLC, Booth 129 (920) 921-9220 - www.bciburke.com BCI Burke has been manufacturing high-quality and innovative playground equipment for 95 years.

Bedford Technologies/Environmental Specialty Products, Booth 803 (951) 371-5792 - www.environmentalspecialtyproducts.com Recycled plastic lumber - structural and non-structural decking fencing, posts, picnic tables etc.

BigToys, Booth 303 (866) 814-8697 - www.BigToys.com Green friendly commercial playground equipment. Available in both wood or recycled metal and plastic.

Blue Rec, Booth 130 (680) 706-0144 Web based recreation management software.

Bobcat Company, Booth 104 (701) 241-8700 - www.bobcat.com Leading manufacturer of compact equipment for construction, rental, landscaping, agriculture, government and industrial markets.

BSN Sports, Booth 200 (800) 527-7510 - www.bsnsports.com Athletic & field equipment, field maintenance & apparel.

Bull Stockwell Allen, Booth 326 (415) 281-4720 - www.bsaarchitects.com Architects: Design & planning of community recreation facilities, senior & childcare centers.

California Academy of Sciences, Booth 437 (415) 379-5176 - www.calacademy.org Explore an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum all under one roof.

California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) & Sections, Booth 623 (916) 665-2777 - www.cprs.org Thirty Four Hundred members strong, CPRS is the largest professional park & recreation organization in CA. We are dedicated to advancing California’s park & recreation profession through education, networking, advocacy and resources.

• CPRS Aging Section • CPRS Aquatics Section • CPRS Development & Operations Section Promote Development and Operation Section of CPRS • CPRS Recreation Therapy Section • CPRS Supervisors Section CPRS Supervisors Section is excited to include you - check out our new name!

California’s Great America, Booth 529 (408) 472-2397 - www.cagreatamerica.com California’s Great America is Northern California’s Premier family destination Theme and Water Park!

California Special Districts Alliance, Booth 1030 (877) 924-2732 - www.csda.net One-stop shop for local agencies, providing advocacy, education, financing, risk management services and more.

California State University, East Bay, Booth 528 (510) 885-3043 Hospitality, recreation & tourism.

California State University, Long Beach, Booth 124 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-4903 (562) 985-4071 - www.csulb.edu/rls 4 year university offering Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Recreation and Recreation Therapy.

California State University, Sacramento - Dept. of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration, Booth 122 (916) 278-6752 - www.csus.edu/hhs/rpta California State University, Sacramento Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Booth 111 (916) 631-1312 - www.callanderassociates.com Landscape Architecture.

Calrecycle, Booth 208 (916) 341-6490 - www.calrecycle.ca.gov/tire/bizassist Recycled tire products.

Capitol Equipment, Inc., Booth 523 (626) 357-3768 - www.capitolequipinc.com Portable equipment shelters.

CAPRCBM, Booth 132 (916) 799-5908 - www.caprcbm.org Non-profit educational material - organizational awareness.

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C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o u Community Works Design Group, Booth 215 (951) 369-0700 - www.comworksdg.com Providing the very best in park & recreation planning for 30 years.

CoolTerra/Cool Planet Energy Systems, Booth 1004 (805) 484-1122 CoolTerra, soil amendment and water conservation.

Counsilman-Hunsaker, Booth 727 (314) 894-1245 - www.chh20.com Aquatic planning, design & engineering.

Courts and Greens, Booth 805 (661) 587-4602 - www.courtsandgreens.com Sports construction, artificial turf.

Catalina Express, Booth 822 (562) 485-3200 - www.CatalinaExpress.com Fast, smooth and comfortable ferry transportation to Catalina Island.

Cemrock, Booth 706 (520) 571-1999 - www.cemrock.com Our whimsical and durable interactive themed play sculptures make Cemrock playgrounds one of a kind.

CEW/Sport Fence Int’l, Booth 531 (877) 812-2111 - www.cewenterprisesinc.com Bleacher systems of all sizes and portable multi-purpose fencing systems.

CH Bull Co, Booth 832 (650) 837-8400 - www.chbullco.com CH Bull is a distributor of high reach lifts and ladders for maintenance.

Colorado Time Systems, Booth 211 970-667-1000 - www.coloradotime.com Timing, scoring, and scoreboard solutions for all sports.

Columbia Cascade Company, Booth 814 (800) 547-1940 - www.timberform.com Makers of TimberForm & PipeLine playground equipment and outdoor fitness systems and bicycle management products.

Commerce Printing, Booth 229 (916) 442-8100 - www.commerceprinting.com Full service printing, design, wide format & mailing services. Commerce Printing is a California Certified Small Business.

Community Pass, Booth 102 (201) 689-2323 x250 - www.communitypass.net Community Pass, a comprehensive and affordable registration, membership and facilities cloud-based solution for recreation departments.

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CSI Software, Booth 429 (713) 942-7779 - http://www.csisoftwareusa.com CSI Software’s product SpectrumNG provides endless opportunities for centers to be more productive and efficient.

CXT Inc., Booth 922 (916) 662-4228 - www.cxtinc.com Precast concrete buildings and general contracting services.

Dahlin Group Architecture Planning, Booth 609 (925) 251-7200 - www.dahlingroup.com Architecture and Planning.

DASH Platform, Booth 325 (800) 881-6515 x1 - www.DASHPlatform.com DASH is a cost-effective, mobile-ready, cloud-based software solution for parks & recreation departments.

Dave Bang Associates/NSP3, Booth 401, 415 (800) 669-2585 - www.davebang.com Specialists in equipping parks, playgrounds, site furnishings, shade shelters & athletic facilities.

David Evans and Associates Inc., Booth 815 (909) 481-5750 - www.deainc.com Landscape architectural design services.

David Volz Design, Booth 711 (714) 641-1300 - www.DavidVolzDesign.com Award winning and LEED accredited park planners and sports facilities experts.

Dekra-Lite, Booth 233 (800) 436-3627 - www.dekra-lite.com Dekra-Lite, a leader in Commercial Decorating, brings a fresh, innovative approach to holiday decor.

Deschamps Mat Systems, Inc., Booth 105 (973) 928-3040 - www.mobi-mat.com www.mobi-chair.com Mobi-Mat is a portable and removable rollout pathways for pedestrians, wheelchair users and vehicles.

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Discount Playground Supply, Booth 530 888-760-2499 - www.discountplaygroundsupply.com Playground paths & supplies.

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Dynamo Industries, Booth 426 (800) 790-0034 - www.dynamoplayground.com Playground manufacturer.

ePACT Network, Booth 1028 (604) 210-5070 - www.epactnetwork.com/community-centers ePACT is your emergency network - connect your community and replace your paper forms.

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Designmaster Fence - DEACERO, Booth 427 (800) 332-2376 - www.deacero.com Fencing.

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ETrak-plus, Booth 532 (877) 513-8725 - www.eTrak-plus.com Complete Parks & Recreation management software solution registration, reservation, league scheduling, day care, POS marketing, etc.

Ewing Irrigation, Booth 231 (602) 437-9530 - www.ewing1.com Ewing provides landscape, irrigation and golf course professionals with supplies to create healthy, sustainable environments.

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Everlast Climbing, Booth 309 (651) 665-9131 - www.everlastclimbing.com Everlast Climbing offers pool climbing walls, outdoor climbing walls, playground boulders and nature-inspired play equipment.

FacilityDude, Booth 1006 (919) 674-8752 FacilityDude’s operations management platform helps increase efficiency and improve services.

FieldTurf, Booth 431 (514) 375-2646 – www.FieldTurf.com Artificial turf.

Flexground, Booth 425 (916) 275-3588 - www.flexground.com Rubberized poured in place safety surfacing.

Fountain People, Booth 207 (512) 392-1155 Fountain People is a leading designer & manufacturer of highquality commercial fountain equipment.

Gail Materials, Inc., Booth 810 (951) 667-6106 - www.gailmaterials.net Producer of fine stabilized aggregates, athletic field materials and specialty soil mixes.

GameTime, Booth 201 800-235-2440 - www.gametime.com GameTime is a leading manufacturer of commercial playgrounds, custom play spaces and outdoor fitness equipment.

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C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o u HydroPoint Data Systems, Booth 103 (800) 362-8774 - www.hydropoint.com Smart water management.

I.D. Edge, Inc., Booth 533 (303) 665-0405 - www.idedge.com We supply identification and tracking solutions for your park and recreation members. iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Booth 826 (818) 985-4359 x201 - www.iflyworld.com iFLY Indoor Skydiving - state of the art vertical wind tunnel.

Innova Disc Golf, Booth 323 (909) 481-6266 - www.innovadiscs.com Everything you need to enjoy the sport of Disc Golf!

GatorBridge &Gator Dock, Booth 126 (770) 933-8166 - www.gatorbridge.com www.gatordock.com Custom aluminum pedestrian & industrial bridges and marine access solutions by GatorBridge and GatorDock.

Goals Soccer Centers, Boot 136 (626) 484-4966 - www.goals-soccer.com We build and operate soccer centers.

Grand Slam Safety Fence System, Booth 432 (925) 997-6266 - www.Grandslamsafety.com Permanent or removable safety fencing systems for baseball & softball fields, tennis, indoor soccer etc.

Grasshopper Company, Booth 319 (620) 345-8621 - www.grasshoppermower.com Grasshopper true zeroturn radius riding rotary mowers and quikconverter attachment system for year round implements.

Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Booth 701 (888) 315-9037 - www.GreenfieldsFitness.com Manufacturer, designer, sales and distribution of outdoor fitness equipment in North America.

GreenFieldsUSA, Booth 907 (855) 773-6668 - www.GreenFieldsUSA.com GreenFields - leading supplier of artificial turf.

Gro-Power, Inc., Booth 731 (909) 393-3744 - www.gropower.com Natural based fertilizers and soil conditioners for parks and sports fields.

Innovative Playgrounds Company LLC, Booth 715 (862) 693-5200 - www.innovplay.com Sales, designs, and project management for BCI Burke playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade structures, and fitness/sport/site amenities.

International Mulch Co., Booth 217 (314) 373-1163 - www.internationalmulch.com Recycled rubber mulch supplier. iZone Imaging, Booth 206 (254) 778-0722 - www.izoneimaging.com Custom high pressure laminate graphics and signage.

Jacobsen, Booth 638 (704) 614-4550 - www.jacobsen.com Parks and Rec, DOT, Ballfield, Turf Equipment.

JetMulch, Booth 1032 (866) 306-8524 - jetmulch.com Playfiber sales and installation.

Kidz Love Soccer, Booth 729 (408) 774-4629 - www.kidzlovesoccer.com Recreational & instructional soccer classes & camps for children 2-10 years of age.

Kirby Built Quality Products, Booth 225 (866) 965-4729 - www.kirbybuilt.com Manufacturers of quality products made from recycled plastic lumber.

HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc., Booth 423 (714) 776-4340 - www.hailandarch.com Landscape architectural design service for park planning & design.

Knorr Systems, Inc., Booth 522 (800) 676-7946 - www.knorrsystems.com A parts & service company specializing in filtration, heating, water treatment & pool cover systems.

Hermann Design Group, Booth 909 (760) 777-9131 - www.hermanndesigngroup.com Landscape architecture, park design and planning services.

L.A. Steelcraft Products, Booth 708 (800) 371-2438 - www.lasteelcraft.com Outdoor sports equipment manufacturer.

Hunter Industries, Booth 603 (916) 899-9437 - www.hunterindustries.com Irrigation and water conservation manufacturer.

Landscape Structures, Inc., Booth 237 (763) 972-5200 - www.playlsi.com Playground and park equipment.

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Little Tikes Commercial, Booth 615 (800) 325-8828 - www.littletikescommerical.com Playground Equipment solutions from traditional to customs.

Everything you need to make your project unique.

Long Beach, City of, Booth 130 Host for the 2016 CPRS Conference & Expo - March 8 - 11, 2016 - See you there!

LPA, Inc., Booth 223 (949) 261-1001 - www.lpainc.com Architecture, landscape architecture, interiors, master planning, graphic design, structural engineering, mechanical/plumbing engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering.

Maximum Solutions, Inc., Booth 931 (763) 235-2176 - www.maxsolutions.com Parks and recreations management software.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Booth 825 (714) 523-1100 x 2222 - www.medievaltimes.com Medieval Themed Dinner Show and Tournament.

Melton Design Group, Booth 538 (530) 899-1616 - http://www.meltondg.com/ Creative and resourceful park design services, recreation focused, with long term maintenance in mind.

MIG, Inc, Booth 811 (510) 845-7549 - www.migcom.com 800 Hearst, Berkeley, CA 94710 Park and recreation planning and design.

Miracle Recreation, Booth 501 (800) 879-7730 - www.miracleplaygroup.com Commercial playground equipment and site amenities.

Mity-Lite, Booth 833 (801) 224-0589 - www.mitylite.com Mity-Lite is the leader in lightweight, durable folding tables and folding and stacking chairs.

Most Dependable Fountains, Booth 723 (901) 867-0039 - www.mostdependable.com Manufacturer of vandal resistant, maintenance free outdoor drinking fountains, bottle fillers, pet fountains, misters, showers, etc.

Murdock Mfg., Booth 418 (800) 453-7465 - www.murdockmfg.com Outdoor drinking fountains, hydrants and more since 1853.

Musco Sports Lighting, Booth 315 (641) 673-0411 - www.musco.com Musco specializes in the design and manufacture of sports lighting.

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C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o u Pacific Park & Playgrounds, Booth 616 (714) 846-4885 - www.pacparkplay.com Southern California source for all of your outdoor park needs.

Pacific Park - Santa Monica Amusements LLC, Booth 824 (310) 260-8744 x253 - www.pacpark.com The iconic family amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Booth 829 (760) 325-1449 - www.pstramway.com World’s largest rotating tramcars take visitors to 8,516” and the Mt. San Jacinto State park.

Parks Make Life Better!® Store - ParkInc, Booth 837 (800) 423-8478 - http://www.advisorsmarketing.com/ Order/Pick up your Parks Make Life Better!® merchandise here at conference and after conference.

My Bark Co., Inc., Booth 433 (209) 786-4042 - www.mybark.net Bulk sale & delivery of EWF and other safety surfacing & landscape materials.

Nasco, Booth 601 (800) 558-9595 - www.enasco.com Thousands of items selected specifically for K-12 physical education professionals.

National Aquatics Distributor, Inc., Booth 536 (239) 390-1733 - www.nationalaquaticsdistributor.com Supplier of Strantrol chemical controllers and UV systems by Evoqua.

National Recreation & Park Association, Booth 636 (800) 626-6772 - www.nrpa.org NRPA is dedicated to the advancement of public parks, recreation and conservation.

Neil O. Anderson & Associates, Booth 924 (925) 609-7224 - www.noanderson.com Aquatic design & engineering.

Neptune Benson, Booth 808 (401) 821-2200 - www.neptunebenson.com Synonymous with water filtration serving the aquatics, industrial & municipal markets since 1956.

NGI Sports, Booth 327 (800) 835-0033 - www.ngisports.com Environmentally built NovaPro Tennis courts & TitanTrax Shield.

Guaranteed crack repair. Innovative sports construction.

No Fault Sport Group LLC, Booth 906 (225) 215-7760 - www.nofault.com Provide rubberized safety surfacing for playgrounds.

Outdoor Creations Inc., Booth 817 (530) 365-6106 - www.outdoorcreations.com Manufacturer of precast site furnishings.

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Peak Software Systems, Booth 831 (801) 572-3570 - www.sportsmansql.com Recreation management software.

PerfectMIND, Booth 128 (788) 883-2722 - www.Enterprise.PerfectMIND.com PerfectMIND is a powerful all-in-one, easy-to-use and cost-effective parks and recreation management solution.

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, Booth 827 (714) 690-1497 - www.piratesdinneradventureca.com Experience swashbuckling swordplay, aerial artistry & dynamic duets! Come live the pirate’s life!

PlayCore, Booth 301 (877) 762-7563 - www.playcore.com PlayCore helps build stronger communities by advancing play through research, education, and partnerships.

Play & Park Structures, Booth 404 800-727-1907 - www.playandpark.com Commercial playground equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12 that encourages imagination while building key developmental skills.

Playcraft Direct, Inc., Booth 930 (541) 955-9199 - www.playcraftsystems.com Commercial Playground Equipment, System Components, freestanding activities.

Poligon/All About Play, Booth 517 (916) 923-2180 - www.playgroundpros.com The leader and innovator of shade designing with fabric, steel, wood and customs.

Power Systems, Booth 303 (800) 321-6975 - www.power-systems.com Founded in 1986, Power Systems is a leading provider of fitness and performance products and is recognized throughout the sports and fitness industries for its complete selection, superior customer care, and fast delivery.

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u C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o Precision Concrete Cutting, Booth 227 (650) 867-8657 Sidewalk repair and inspection specialist. Keep the sidewalk remove the liability.

PSS Surfacing Inc., Booth 605 (909) 799-8100 - www.PlaysmartSurfacinginc.com Furnish and install pour in place, rubber tiles artificial turf, and rubber mulch.

Public Restroom Company, Booth 115 (888) 888-2060 - www.publicrestroomcompany.com Prefabricated, vandal-resistant restrooms for parks and public spaces.

P.W. Athletic Mfg., Booth 419 (800) 669-2585 - www.pwathletic.com Manufacture of top quality athletic park & site equipment since 1919.

Q-Star Technology, Booth 116 (310) 294-8194 - www.qstartech.com High-performance, solar-charged, portable deterrent system to help protect parks from graffiti, vandalism, equipment/metal theft.

“Our passion is to create beautiful, enduring and meaningful places that inspire the human spirit.”

Rain Drop Products, Booth 332 (419) 207-1229 - www.rain-drop.com Spray ground equipment, water play structures, slides, custom themes, water playground & swimming pool features.

REACH Media Network, Booth 1026 (952) 944-7727 - http://www.reachmedianetwork.com Digital communications including signage, touch screens, mobile apps, room schedulers, menu boards, and web calendars.

ReCPro Software, Booth 618 (586) 469-4200 - http://recprosoftware.com Recreation management software solution - intuitive, reliable and proven since 1995.

Recreation Republic, Inc., Booth 905 (760) 690-4030 - www.recrepublic.com Unique high design: Playground equipment, shade systems, site amenities, tree grates, and surfacing.

RHA Landscape Architects, Booth 1010 (951) 781-1930 - www.rhala.com Park planning & renovation, historical sites, sports facilities, consensus building, sustainable site design.

RHAA Landscape Architects, Booth 328 (415) 383-7900 - www.rhaa.com RHAA is a full service landscape architecture and planning firm.

Richard Fisher Associates, Booth 314 (714) 245-9270 - www.rfaland.com Professional landscape architectural services and grant programs administration for Parks & Recreation facilities and streetscapes.

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C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o u S & S Worldwide, Booth 830 (800) 243-9232 - www.ssww.com Distributor of arts & crafts, craft kits, educational, sport, PE, recreational & party supplies.

SafePark/AquaStar, Booth 224 (949) 295-9720 - www.aquastarpoolproducts.com Specialty Park & Recreation, pool & splash pad artistic fillable frames.

Safeplay By Design, Inc., Booth 134 (916) 647-0912 Playground safety inspection & impact testing.

Sator Soccer, Booth 316 (310) 602-0127 - www.satorsoccer.com We are a soccer company specializing in high quality goals and equipment.

RJM Design Group, Inc., Booth 318 (949) 493-2600 - www.RJMdesigngroup.com RJM Design Group assists communities by designing sustainable, creative, and fun Community Inspired Spaces.

Robertson Recreational Surfaces/TotTurf, 311 (800) 858-0519 - www.totturf.com We provide play and recreational surfaces through innovation products and services, customer education, and service.

RockCraft, Booth 901 (866) 786-1635 - www.rockcraft.net At RockCraft we manufacture park & playground climbing boulders. A real climbing experience, created by real climbers.

Rocky Mountain Sunscreen, Booth 916 (303) 940-9803 - www.rmsunscreen.com Sun protection for employees. Cost effective bulk containers.

Romtec, Inc., Booth1022 (541) 496-3541 - www.romtec.com Pre-engineered restrooms, concessions, showers, pavilions, maintenance, utility, cabin, lodges, amphitheater, community building.

Ross Recreation Equipment Co., Booth 337 (707) 538-3800 - www.rossrec.com Specialized in designing and building outdoor recreational spa with the highest quality products and customer service.

RRM Design Group, Booth 918 (805) 543-1794 - www.rrmdesign.com Landscape architecture, engineering, planning, architecture, surveying.

RWP Landscape Materials, Booth 733 (909) 868-6882 - www.rwpmulch.com Engineered wood fiber for playground safety surfacing.

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SCI Consulting Group, Booth 219 (707) 430-4300 - www.sci-cg.com Opinion research Prop. 218, balloting & compliance, special taxes, levy administration, impact fees, demographic studies.

SCORE Sports, Booth 719 (310) 830-6161 - www.scoresports.com Athletic sportswear soccer, basketball, baseball and equipment.

Security Lines US, Booth 519 (877) 822-2303 - www.securitylines.us Camera System for Parks - complete 4-camera system needing almost no infrastructure starting at $4995.

Shade Structures, Booth 422 (972) 354-6505 - www.shadestructures.net Modular, custom & DSA approved shade structures.

Shaw Sports Turf, Booth 329 (706) 217-9690 - www.shawsportsturf.com World-class synthetic turf playing surfaces.

Siegfried Engineering, Booth 1024 (209) 943-2021 - www.siegfriedeng.com Design and engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and planning.

Skateboard Supercross dba Velosolutions USA, Booth 123 (786) 529-8187 - www.velosolutionsusa.com Ski resort style asphalt tracks for all wheeled sports: skateboard, longboard, bicycles, scooters, inline.

Sof ’ Solutions Inc., Booth 710 (801) 523-2452 - www.sof-solutions.com Sof ’Solutions offers a variety of recreation surfacing options. Indoor, outdoor, wet or dry we’ve got you covered.

Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation, Booth 717 (626) 448-0853 - www.scmaf.org Professional training, education and networking; insurance services; sports competitions and rules for youth and adults.

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Specialty Risk Insurance LLC, Booth 709 (800) 849-0293 - www.specialtyriskinc.com Recreation insurance.

SpectraTurf, Booth 700 (951) 736-3579 - www.spectraturf.com Playground and recreational surfacing.

Spectrum Aquatics, Booth 209 (800) 791-8056 - www.spectrumproducts.com Your choice manufacturer of aquatic products for the construction and operation of commercial swimming pools.

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Spohn Ranch Skateparks, Booth 611 (626) 330-5803 - www.spohnranch.com Innovative design and construction in the world of skatepark/action sport facilities.

SportaFence Marketing Enterprises, LLC, Booth 222 (916) 715-6287 - www.sportafence.com Professional grade portable fencing 6’ x 10’ with 8-gauge coated wire and retractable wheels.

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Spalding, Booth 809 (530) 271-0855 - spalding.com Spalding equipment.

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SportsEdge, Booth 431 (207) 232-8963 - www.sportsedge.com Athletic field drainage systems and track & field equipment.

SSA Landscape Architects, Booth 333 (831) 459-0455 - www.ssala.com Landscape architecture for parks & recreation.

SSCI - Background Checks, Booth 120 (866) 996-7412 - www.ssci2000.com Background Checks - America’s #1 choice in Parks & Recreation background screening.

Stageline Mobile Stage, Booth 1008 (450) 589-1063 - www.stageline.com Manufacturer/provider of mobile hydraulic stages.

StructureCast, Booth 801 (661) 833-4490 - www.structurecast.com Prefabricated restroom buildings.

Sun Country Systems, Booth 236 (661) 268-1550 - www.suncountrysystems.com Selling and installing the best playground equipment and synthetic turf products in the industry!

Surface America, Booth 828 (716) 632-8413 - www.surfaceamerica.com Poured in place surfacing.

SVA Architects, Inc., Booth 526 (949) 809-3380 - www.sva-architects.com SVA Architects is full service architectural firm committed to creating sustainable environments for our communities.

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C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o u UK International Soccer, Booth 929 (855) 857-6223 - www.uksoccer.com We offer soccer training and education for kids and teams ages 4 18 years.

Ultimate RB, Inc., Booth 204 (419) 692-3000 - www.ultimateRB.com American manufacturer of recycled rubber surfacing materials for outdoor and indoor applications.

UltraSite, Booth 305 (800) 458-5872 - www.ultra-site.com UltraSite™ manufactures high-quality commercial grade site furnishings, park amenities, and other recreation products.

Universal Studios Hollywood, Booth 823 (818) 622-3808 Universal offers discount tickets to youth & ed groups.

SyberTech Waste Reduction, Booth 101 (604) 536-0624 - www.swrl.com In ground trash cans help reduce operational costs and reduce pick-ups & service litter.

Techline Sports Lighting, Booth 537 (800) 500-3161 - www.sportlighting.com Outdoor sports lighting.

Tension Structures, Booth 110 (562) 402-8335 - www.tensionstructures.com Tensioned fabric shade structures.

Thermagreen Environmental, Booth 607 (416) 782-5837 - www.thermagreen.com We manufacture & market panels that provide superior drainage & impact absorption necessary for safe indoor/outdoor play area.

Tomark Sports, Booth 1000 (800) 959-1844 - www.tomark.com Equipment sales/installation for baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, bleachers, scoreboards, backstops, field maintenance, etc.

Tri Active America, Booth 915 (800) 587-4228 - www.triactiveamerica.com The industry leader in outdoor exercise equipment. Great for parks, trails, community and senior centers.

Trueline Construction & Surfacing Inc., Booth 630 1651 Market St., #B, Corona, CA 92551 (951) 817-0777 - http://gotrueline.com Sports court resurfacing.

Tyler Technologies, Booth 100 (800) 772-6220 - www.tylertech.com Tyler Technologies is a leading provider of software/services that empower people who serve the public.

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Valley Truck & Tractor, Booth 114 (530) 673-4615 - www.valleytruckandtractor.com John Deere Equipment and attachments.

Ventek International, Booth 430 (707) 773-3373 - www.ventek-intl.com Automated fee machines and parking pay stations.

Verde Design, Inc., Booth 632 (408) 850-3401 - www.verdedesigninc.com Landscape architecture, civil engineering, sports planning and design.

Vermont Systems, Inc., Booth 725 (802) 879-6993 x3028 - www.vermontsystems.com Vermont Systems provides RecTrac Premier Recreation & Parks Management software solutions with unparalleled support.

Vineyard Rock Products, Booth 908 (831) 637-6443 Golden Granite Quarry specializing in pathway and boulder products.

Vortex USA, Booth 902, 904 (877) 586-7839 x371 - www.vortex-intl.com Vortex Splashpad solutions are designed to ensure that your aquatic play area stimulates and challenges visitors of all abilities.

The Water Group LLC, Booth 928 (844) 799-3777 - www.thewatergroupllc.com Energy passive group water recharge system.

Water Odyssey, Booth 306 512-392-1155 - www.waterodyssey.com Water Odyssey is a leading designer & manufacturer of high-quality commercial aquatic play equipment.

Water Odyssey/All About Play, Booth 515 (916) 923-2180 - www.playgroundpros.com Spray park equipment with custom capabilities complete with California approved water reuse systems.

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u C P RS C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o Water Technology, Inc., Booth 818 (920) 887-7375 - www.wtiworld.com Leading Aquatic planning, design and engineering firm for recreation, entertainment and sport swimming venues.

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Waterplay Solutions Corp., Booth 702 (250) 712-3393 - www.waterplay.com Waterplay Solutions Corp. is a supplier and innovator of aquatic recreation equipment.

Weathermatic, Booth 331 (972) 926-2136 - www.weathermatic.com Weathermatic is driven by a simple purpose, to help save water in your landscape environments.

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Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center, Booth 1002 (951) 491-8110 - www.wedgewoodbanquet.com Professional food and beverage management with a focus on weddings and banquets.

Site Assessments Pre-Bond Studies Plan Checking

West Coast Arborists, Inc., Booth 914 (714) 991-1900 - www.wcainc.com Tree care professionals providing maintenance and management services for municipalities and public agencies.

West Coast Turf, Booth 527 (760) 340-7300 - www.westcoastturf.com Growers and installers of premium quality natural turfgrass sod and stolons.

Feasibility Studies Group Facilitation

Budget Analysis Master Planning

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Whitewater, Booth 926 (604) 273-1068 - www.whitewaterwest.com WhiteWater is committed to providing exceptional value and quality to the Parks & Recreation Industry.

Willdan, Booth 210 (714) 940-6312 - www.willdan.com Use previous words from past conference.

Athletic Field Planning Maintenance Analysis

Willoughby Industries, Booth 112 (317) 875-0830 - www.Willoughby-Ind.com World wide manufacturer of stainless steel outdoor drinking fountains, water bottle fillers and showers.

WLC Architects, Inc., Booth 911 (909) 987-0909 - www.wlcarchitects.com Architectural services for park and recreation facilities throughout California.

WMS Aquatics, Booth 125 (800) 426-9460 - www.wmsaquatics.com Commercial swimming pool equipment - nationwide distributor since 1932. Our hallmarks - reliability, trust and competitive pricing.

World Waterpark Assoc., Booth 933 (913) 599-0300 - www.waterparks.org The world Waterpark Association is a member-driven organization providing education to water leisure professionals.

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Unity Day

By Stacey Kennison Recreation Coordinator City of Newark

Never in a million years did I imagine I would be talking with my sweet, kind and incredibly unique insect-loving daughter about bullying. I definitely did not think I would have that talk when she was only in first grade.

But I did.

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Unity Day u As I was getting my 6 year old ready for her bath one evening, I noticed she was favoring her knees and elbow. I asked her what was wrong and she looked up at me with her big hazel eyes and quietly said, “Mommy, please don’t let Daddy and Sissy see.” I was instantly on high alert wondering what on earth happened to my little girl to make her say that. I asked her again what had happened and reluctantly she told me. In her after school program a group of boys were chasing her and calling her names. She was running away from them when she tripped and fell, scraping her knees and elbow. I asked her why they were chasing her. She explained how she had worked hard that afternoon making a bug habitat and collecting rolly pollies (her favorite bug).

The boys were chasing her trying to get it away from her and kill them.

• Students who are bullied are more likely to do poorly in school, to have low esteem, become depressed, and to have increased sleep and anxiety issues (pacer.org/bullying).

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• According to SAVE, Suicide Awareness Voices for Education (2014), 1 in 65,000 children ages 10-14 commit suicide each year as a direct result of bullying.

n that moment, my first thought was how sad (and angry, and disappointed, and helpless) I felt for my little girl. She had been teased, chased, and injured by some boys who were being mean just to be mean. She had done nothing to deserve what had happened except express her love for bugs and nature at school. When they found out what happened, the recreation leaders did put the boys on a time out, but my daughter had gotten hurt and unfortunately, had her first experience with bullying.

My daughter’s experience and thousands much worse happen to children every day around the country. Bullying can affect anyone from the most outgoing to the most quiet. It does not discriminate and does immeasurable damage to those affected. We hear statements like “Kids will be kids” and pass it off like being cruel and insensi-

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tive to another is a childhood rite of passage. That could not be further from the truth. Bullying is a very real and very serious problem. It comes in many forms from physical and psychological abuse to cyber-bullying and can be based on many things including weight, race, disabilities, religion, and sexual orientation. It is a devastating form of abuse that can have damaging, long-term effects on our children.

Statistics set the scene of how common bullying is and how tragic its effects are on children.

• Over 3.2 million students report being victims of bullying each year (Dosomething.org, 11 Facts About Bullying, 2014).

• 160,000 children miss school every day because they are scared of being bullied (National Education Association, 2014).

• 85% of LGBT youth reported experiencing some form of bullying or harassment at school (Zweig, Dank, Lachman & Yahner, 2013).

• Studies also found that children with disabilities were two to three times more likely to be bullied than those without disabilities (Marshall, Kendall, Banks & Gover (Eds.), 2009).

These statistics show that bullying is not just an issue of “kids being kids” anymore, and it is not going to go away. Something has to be done to teach children that it is NOT okay to harm others or treat them with disrespect. As recreation professionals we want our programs to foster a safe and nurturing environment where passion and curiosity are ignited in children.

We want our programs to be a place where every student can have a safe and comfortable learning environment.

That cannot happen if a child is too afraid to even come to the program for fear of being teased, chased, hurt and tormented. We need to stand up against bullying in our cities, communities, schools and recreation centers – everywhere kids are.

The City of Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is taking this responsibility head on and taking a stand against bullying. On Wednesday, October 21, 2015, we will stand together and unite against bullying by hosting a city-wide event called “Unity Day”. This day was first introduced by Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011 (www.pacer.org/bullying) and it has been growing in popularity ever since.

Unity Day is a day where communities and schools all over the country, and now the City of Newark, will wear orange and send a message of hope and unity to show that we are united to stop bullying. All City of Newark

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u Unity Day employees will wear orange wristbands showing we are united against bullying in our facilities, programs, and our community.

Wearing orange is only the first step of what we are doing in Newark.

We took this on as a multi-layered approach from doing something small within our own facility and department, leading up to something on a larger city/community wide scale.

We are very fortunate to have full support of our City Manager and the City Council for this event. Newark’s City Manager, John Becker stated, “It is critical that the City of Newark take a proactive approach to the issue of bullying and foster an atmosphere for our youth that is safe and supportive.

We want to stand up for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in our community”. Becker goes on to say, “Our City’s participation in “Unity Day” provides us with a special opportunity to reach out to the youth in our community to address this important issue. I am proud of the efforts of our Recreation and Community Services Department in taking the lead in facilitating this program.”

The City Manager’s support was critical in order to get the rest of the City’s departments on board with this event. Newark’s City Council mirror Becker’s sentiment as our Mayor, Al Nagy will be issuing a proclamation that “October is Anti-Bullying Awareness Month”. They too, will be wearing the orange wristbands. Recreation Coordinators Stacey Kenison and Nick Cuevas will be in the classroom on Unity Day leading anti-bullying talks to over 125 preschool aged children in Newark’s preschool and licensed childcare programs, promoting a message of kindness, friendship and standing up for others. Sr. Recreation Supervisor, Karen Moraida, who oversees Childcare and Preschool programs in Newark states, “This program is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of bullying to young children.

The earlier we can share the harmful effects of bullying the better prepared our children will be to handle its negative consequences.” Resources will be available to parents on how to talk about bullying to their children

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Unity Day u and what to do if their child is being bullied or IS the bully. The Newark Police Department will not only be sporting orange on Unity Day, but volunteered to wear orange wristbands the whole month of October to raise bullying awareness. We are working with the Newark Unified School District and the Joint City School Liaison Committee, a group of City of Newark and Newark Unified School District staff, to develop a program for Newark’s elementary schools on Unity Day. Getting the word out on social media is also important as we plan to launch a Unity Day campaign on Facebook. We will be asking for members of our community to send us photos of them wearing orange to support our anti-bullying efforts that we can post throughout the day.

We are getting more support of this effort each week as we reach out to external organizations in our community. Our hope would be to have not only our recreation centers, City offices and staff wearing orange, but

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to have the whole city be enveloped in orange on October 21st including local businesses, restaurants, and other child-serving organizations all uniting together against bullying.

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center or community? It can be as simple a putting up a poster asking your staff and the public to wear orange. It can be hosting a workshop for parents and students with a guest speaker. You can show the film “Bully” in your teen center and encourage all the teens to take an anti-bullying pledge. Or you can do something more. What that “more” is depends on you. Nick Cuevas, Recreation Coordinator for the City of Newark says, “As recreation professionals we have a duty to intervene in these situations. We spend so much time with these kids, and we get to know them on a different level than simply a participant. It is our responsibility to teach them about being kind to each other and the consequences of bullying.” The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department’s hope is to get city wide support for all to unite against bullying. My hope, as a recreation professional and as a mom, is for my daughter, and for all children to never have to experience physical or emotional injury just for being a little different, just for loving what they love, just for being themselves.

To find out what you can do to promote anti-bullying efforts in your agency, contact Stacey Kenison, Recreation Coordinator for the City of Newark, or visit pacer.org/bullying for more information and ideas about “Unity Day”.

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CPRS By The Numbers It’s the beginning of CPRS’s fiscal year, and a great time to update you on a few important numbers! Check this out…

Membership 9% - the amount MEMBERSHIP is UP since March 2014 3,048 – number of members in March 2012… our lowest point in 5 years 3,413 – total number of members as of March 2015!

3,512 – number of members in March 2010, and our GOAL for March 2016!

CPRS Conference and Expo 9% - the increase in conference attendance from last year 20% - increase in conference attendance since 2013!

1,410 – attendees! 246 1st timers!

7% - additional booths sold in the Expo Hall compared to 2014 125 – education sessions offered over 4 days of learning offered by 178 different speakers 700 - Exhibitor personnel for 200 companies and 317 booths 4,400 – sandwiches offered over 2 days 1,500 – capes in multiple colors given out

Leadership 11 – number of Leaders serving on the CPRS Board of Directors 4 – Outcomes or ‘ENDS’ your CPRS Board works toward for you…

By Stephanie Stephens, CAE Executive Director California Park & Recreation Society

• CPRS exists for the success of its members while operating in a fiscally responsible manner • Members are united in their commitment to improving people’s lives • Members have the skills, knowledge and networks they need to be successful in their profession • Policy makers vote with the premise parks and recreation is an essential service 5 – Regions 15 – Districts 7 – Sections

1 – Strong CPRS! Have a GREAT summer CPRS!!

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California Aquatic Management School Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

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By Beth Fraser xxxxx Cosumnes Community Services District

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he California Aquatic Management School (CAMS) was formed in 2001 by a group of dedicated CPRS Aquatics Section leaders with a vision to conduct a premiere training for aquatic professionals.

Every year since 2001, aquatic professionals from all over the state gather for a 3-day experience like no other conference ever experienced.

The unique thing about CAMS is that it is a school focused on aquatics but still beneficial to anyone, at any level that works at a facility with swimming amenities. Nationally recognized speakers discuss topics such as legislation, staff training, staff performance, emergency preparation, aquatic hot topics and so much more. CAMS also offers experiences such as group dinning that will increase your network of contacts and create long-lasting friendships.

This year marks CAMS’ 15th anniversary and it will be held in beautiful Lake Tahoe at the Granlibakken Conference Center from October 7-October 9. CAMS is an all-inclusive conference, which means all meals and lodging are included in the school registration. All sessions and socials are held on-site as well, so once you arrive at Granlibakken you can focus on enjoying all the educational sessions and socials without the hassle of traveling or worrying about meals.

CAMS is excited to announce an amazing keynote speaker, Marilyn Sherman! Marilyn has spent years motivating and inspiring audiences to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life. After starting her career in corporate America, she is now seen as the go-to motivational keynote speaker for corporate and association markets that want their people

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to improve their morale, teamwork, and communication skills and ultimately achieve more results. With her background as a training officer for a major finance company, Marilyn honed her skills to motivate audiences who are often hard to motivate. With her engaging, and fun personality, Marilyn connects with her audiences and delivers content that they can immediately use when they get back to their office.

She officially received road warrior status after delivering six-hour professional development seminars up to 5 cities a week up to three weeks a month for five years! You can see more about Marilyn at http://www.thestandardovation.com/marilyn_sherman.html.

The CAMS committee is very excited to have Marilyn start CAMS off.

Not only will she be the Keynote on Wednesday evening, but she will also be leading a session Thursday morning.

The CAMS committee is currently reviewing a generous amount of session proposals from all over the US and will be releasing the final speaker lineup by early June. As an attendee you can expect to hear at least six different

session topics by different presenters over the course of the three days. Want to attend CAMS but cannot afford the registration out of your program budget? CPRS Aquatics and many local pool operator groups offer scholarships for qualified applicants. Keep your eyes open for announcements over the next couple of months or contact the CPRS Aquatics Section President Beth Frazer at bethfrazer@csdparks.com.

CAMS would not be possible without the help of the sponsors who support and dedicate their energy to helping the aquatics profession.

This year CAMS has already lined up amazing sponsors including Lincoln Equipment as a Presenting Sponsor hosting the Welcome Reception and Spectrum Aquatics and Colorado Time Systems as a Presenting Sponsor hosting the Closing Reception.

Registration for CAMS is currently open and will take place through August 28, as long as space is still available. The CAMS committee encourages early registration and provides a discounted rate to attendees who register prior to July 31. The full program brochure is available at http://www. cprs.org/user_media/ pdfs/CAMS_Brochure.pdf and on-line registration is available at www.cprsmembers. org.

If you have any questions regarding CAMS please feel free to contact the CAMS chairs Jill Wynn at jwynn@ci.benicia.ca.us or Jennie Tucker at jennie.tucker@morganhill.ca.gov

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Here is a sample schedule of the conference: Wednesday October 7 12:30pm-4:00pm – Teambuilding & Tree Top Adventure (optional) 4:00pm-5:00pm – Check-in 5:00pm-6:30pm – Keynote Speaker Marilyn Sherman 6:3pm-8:00pm – Dinner 800pm-11:00pm – Welcome Reception Hosted by Lincoln Aquatics Thursday October 8 7:30am-8:30am – Breakfast 9:00am-10:15am – Educational Session by Marilyn Sherman 10:30am-11:45am – Educational Session 12:00pm-1:15pm – Lunch 1:30pm-5:30pm – Educational Sessions 5:30pm-6:30pm – Silent Auction 6:30pm-8:00pm – Dinner 8:00pm-11:00pm – Closing Reception Hosted by Spectrum Aquatics and Colorado Time Systems Friday October 9 7:30am-8:45am – Breakfast 9:00am-11:45am – Educational Sessions 12:00pm-2:00pm – Lunch and Check-out

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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 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 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

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City of Calistoga Cameron Park Comm. Svcs. District City of Campbell 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 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 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 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 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 Mesa City of La Mirada City of La Puente City of La Quinta City of La Verne City of Lafayette City of Laguna Hills City of Laguna Niguel City of Lakewood City of Larkspur Recreation 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 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 Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District City of Mission Viejo City of Montclair City of Montebello City 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 City of Norwalk 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 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 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 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 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 City of South Pasadena Southgate Recreation & Park District County of Stanislaus 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 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 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

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City of Butte-Silver Bow, Montana Clarksville Parks & Recreation, Indiana City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada City of Franklin, Indiana City of Johnson City, Tennessee Mooresville Park & Recreation District New Haven-Adams Township, Indiana Noblesville Parks & Recreation, Indiana City of South Bend, Indiana Washington Township, Ohio Company Alfa Products All About Play/Little Tikes Commercial - Nor Cal 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. Goric Marketing Group USA 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 PlaySafe, LLC Play Smart Surfacing Play-Well TEKnologies Poimiroo & Partners Public Restroom Company 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 Tri Active America Western Wood Preservers Institute Windsor Parks-Recreation Foundation Vermont Recreation & Parks Association University/College CSU Long Beach CSU Northridge San Jose State University SDSU MOVE

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Advertisers Index Aluminum Seating 800/757-SEAT www.aluminumseating.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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Architerra Design Group 909/484-2800 www.architerradesigngroup.com p. 23

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Capitol Equipment 626/357-3768 www.capitolequipinc.com

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

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

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

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David Volz Design 714/641-1300 www.dvolz.com

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Greenfields Outdoor Fitness 888/315-9037 www.greenfieldsfitness.com p. 11

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

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Most Dependable Fountains 800/552-6331 www.mostdependable.com p. 21

Most Dependable Fountains 800/552-6331 www.mostdependable.com p. 41

My Bark Co. 209/786.4042 www.mybark.net

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Nuvis Landscape Architectiure & Planning 714/754-7311 www.nuvis.net p. 29

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RHA Landscape Architects-Planners 951/781-1930 www.rhala.com p. 37

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

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u Advertisers Index RHAA Landscape Architecture + Planning 415/383-7900 www.rhaa.com p. 33

Safety Play, Inc. 888/878-0244 www.safetyplay.net

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

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Sator 888/887-2867 www.satorsoccer.com

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TriActive America 800/587-4228 www.TriActiveAmerica.com

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

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• New Networking Communities • New District/ Section Websites • New Resource Library • Discussion Forums • New On-line Directory • New On-line Registration

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Company Members through November 15, 2014

A-G Sod Farms, Inc. (Riverside) 2900 Adams St., Ste. C-120, Riverside, CA 92504 PH: 951/687-7581 FAX: 951/687-4869 E-Mail: bhill@agsod.com Website: www.agsod.com REP: Joel Addink, CFO; John Addink, President; Larry LeMay, Vice-President of Operations SERVICE: Five farms in California & Colorado producing high quality sod for sports fields and parks.

Abey Arnold Associates (Marin) 1005 A St., Ste. 305, San Rafael, CA 94901 PH: 415/258-9580 FAX: 415/258-9780 E-Mail: pabey@abeyarnold.com Website: www.abeyarnold.com REP: Phillip Abey, Principal SERVICE: Landscape Architecture.

AccessRec LLC (USA) 55 Park Slope, Clifton, NJ 07011 PH: 973/955-0514 FAX: 973/340-9109 E-Mail: sales@accessrec.com Website: www.accessrec.com REP: Scott Jenkins, Sales Manager SERVICE: AccessRec LLC manufactures and supplies the most affordable ADA beach access compliance and beach wheel chairs on the market.

Aflex Technology P.O. Box 1292Nelson 7040 New Zealand PH: (64) (3) 546-6747 FAX: (64) (3) 546-8112 E-Mail: admin@aflextechnology.com Website: www.aflextechnology.com REP: Karen Stratford, Sales Manager SERVICE: Giant pool inflatable obstacle courses & slides providing fun & challenging entertainment.

AHBE Landscape Architects (Los Angeles) 617 West 7th Street, Suite 304, Los Angeles, CA 90017 PH: 213/694-3800 FAX: 213/694-3801 E-Mail: aldaley@AHBE.com Website: www.AHBE.com REP: Calvin Abe, President; Mary Lu, Business Development Manager SERVICE: AHBE Landscape Architects provides comprehensive design services, master planning and urban design.

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All About Play/Little Tikes Commercial - Nor Cal (Sacramento) 3844 Presidio Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 PH: 916/923-2180 FAX: 916/646-6383 E-Mail: glen@playgroundpros.com Website: www.littletikescommercial.com REP: Glen Wurster, Principal Aluminum Seating, Inc. (San Bernardino) PO Box 3310, San Bernardino, CA 92413 PH: 909/884-9449 FAX: 909/388-2187 E-Mail: sales@aluminumseating.com Website: www.aluminumseating.com REP: Bonnie Gaudesi, Sales Manager SERVICE: Manufacturer of all aluminum outdoor bleachers, picnic tables & benches.

Amateur Softball Assoc. (San Francisco) 1224 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 PH: 415/350-8788 FAX: 510/888-5758 E-Mail: ajlouie@netzero.net Website: www.region14.com REP: John Gouveia - (510) 881-6712 (use this for magazine) SERVICE: The objective of the Amateur Softball Association is to develop, direct and promote the sport of softball.

American Ramp Company (Jasper) 601 S. McKinley Ave., Joplin, MO 64801 PH: 417/206-6816 FAX: 417/206-6888 E-Mail: danny@americanrampcompany. com Website: www.americanrampcompany.com REP: Danny Phillips, Skatepark Specialist SERVICE: World’s premier skatepark provider, having built over 200 skateparks in over 38 countries.

Aqua Source (Sacramento) P.O. Box 1146, Galt, CA 95632 PH: 209/745-6401 FAX: 209/745-7179 E-Mail: info@aquasource.com Website: www.aquasource.com REP: Ron Ybarra, President SERVICE: Commercial swimming pool equipment, automated chemical & filtration systems, commercial pool vacuums, heaters, deck equipment.

Aquatic Design Group (San Diego) 2226 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 PH: 760/438-8400 FAX: 760/438-5251 E-Mail: info@aquaticdesigngroup.com Website: www.aquaticdesigngroup.com REP: Randy Mendioroz, Scott Ferrell, Dennis Berkshire, Justin Caron SERVICE: Programming, planning, design and engineering services for competition, recreation and leisure aquatic facilities.

Arch Pac, Inc. (San Diego) 1351 Distribution Way Suite 1, Vista, CA 92081 PH: 760/734-1600 FAX: 760/734-1611 E-Mail: kenmoeller@archpac.com Website: www.archpac.com REP: Ken Moeller, AIA, ASLA SERVICE: Consulting Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers & Planners specializing in aquatics, pools, and associated architecture.

Architerra Design Group, Inc. (San Bernardino) 10221-A Trademark Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 PH: 909/484-2800 FAX: 909/484-2802 E-Mail: rkrumwiede@architerradesigngroup.com Website: www.architerradesigngroup. com REP: Richard Krumwiede, President; Gregg Denson, Director of Design; Jeff Chamlee, Director of Production SERVICE: Landscape architectural consulting services, new parks, park renovation, and streetscape design & construction documents.

Associated Students, CSUF, Inc. (Orange) 800 N. State College, Fullerton, CA 92834 PH: 657/278-4511 FAX: 657/278-2503 E-Mail: awittwer@fullerton.edu Website: http://asi.fullerton.edu/src REP: Keith Fonseca, Director Titan Recreation; Alison Wittwer, Safety & Aquatics Coordinator, Farron Fowler, Intramurals & Youth Camp Coordinator.

SERVICE: University recreation program.

We also provide summer youth programs to the community.

Atlas American LLC (Butte) 1700 Bidwell Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 PH: 408/836-3542 FAX: 530/343-5167 E-Mail: robert@atlasamerican.com Website: www.atlasamerican.com REP: Robert Adamis, President SERVICE: We specialize in vandalism & corrosion resistant washroom accessories that are Made in the USA. BCI Burke Co, LLC (Fond Du Lac) 660 Van Dyne Road, Fond Du Lac, WI 54936 PH: 920/921-9220 FAX: 920/921-9566 E-Mail: mphelan@bciburke.com REP: Mike Phelan, President Service: BCI Burke has been manufacturing high-quality and innovative playground equipment for 95 years.

Bellinger Foster Steinmetz Landscape Architecture, Inc. (Monterey) 425 Pacific Street, Suite 201, Monterey, CA 93940 PH: 831/646-1383 FAX: 831/373-8653 E-Mail: go@bfsla.com Website: www.bfsla.com REP: Mike Bellinger, Principal; Lee Steinmetz, Principal; Elke Ikeda, Associate SERVICE: Parks trails and open space planning; Design for healthy and sustainable communities.

Berry Bowling Systems PTY LTD 3 Cochrane Street, Mitcham, Victoria 3132 PH: 61-/417 - 946 102 E-Mail: daarons@berrysportsurfaces. com.au Website: www.berrysportsurfaces.com.au REP: David Aarons, General Manager; Alan Berry, Director SERVICE: Designers, suppliers & installers of world bowls approved synthetic lawn bowling greens.

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u Buyer’s Guide Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Fresno) 451 Clovis Ave., Suite 200, Clovis, CA 93612-1376 PH: 559/326-1400 FAX: 559/326-1500 E-Mail: dbriley@bcf-engr.com Website: www.bcf-engr.com REP: Dave Briley, Landscape Architect SERVICE: BC&F provides civil engineering and landscape architecture services for parks, playgrounds, trails and athletic facilities.

BMLA Landscape Architecture (Los Angeles) 310 North Joy Street, Corona, CA 92879 PH: 951/737-1124 FAX: 951/737-6551 E-Mail: baxter@bmla.net Website: www.bmla.net REP: Baxter Miller, Principal SERVICE: Provides park master planning and construction documents for all park type facilities and recreation areas.

Bobcat Company (Cass) 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, North Dakota 58078 PH: 701/241-8700 FAX: 701/280-7860 E-Mail: Lee.Jordheim@doosan.com Website: www.bobcat.com REP: Lee Jordheim, Nat Acct./Gov Sales Account Manager; Mike Kozbacher, Government Accounts Manager SERVICE: Bobcat Company provides compact equipment for global construction, industrial, landscaping and agricultural markets.

BSN Sports (Dallas) 1901 Diplomat Dr, Farmer’s Branch, TX 75234 PH: 800/527-7510 FAX: 800/899-0149 E-Mail: svarn@bsnsports.com Website: http://www.bsnsports.com/ REP: Erik Rios, Division Manager SERVICE: Recreational sporting goods.

Facility maintenance, aquatics apparel.

Buell Recreation (Sacramento) 5 Callahily Court, Sacramento, CA 95833 PH: 916/661-1912 E-Mail: jennifer@buellrecreation.com REP: Jennifer Rogers, Regional Sales Manager; Doug Buell, Owner/President SERVICE: Buell Recreation is the exclusive BCI Burke Playground Equipment dealership in Northern California.

Bull Stockwell Allen (San Francisco) 300 Montgomery Street, Suite 1135, San Francisco, CA 94104 PH: 415/281-4720 FAX: 415/281-4721 E-Mail: dross@bsaarchitects.com Website: www.bsaarchitects.com REP: David D. Ross, AIA, LEED A.P. SERVICE: Specialists in community and recreation centers, fitness and sports facilities, and senior and childcare centers.

CA Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) (Sacramento) 2300 River Plaza Drive, #120, Sacramento, CA 95833 PH: 916/928-1625 x202 FAX: 916/928-0705 E-Mail: lien@capca.com Website: www.capca.com REP: Terry W. Stark, President/CEO; Charlotte Carson, Director Continuing Education SERVICE: Pest control advisors.

California Land Management (Santa Clara) 675 Gilman Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2528 PH: 650/322-1181 FAX: 650/322-1194 E-Mail: clm@clm-services.com Website: www.clm-services.com REP: Eric R. Mart SERVICE: Provides professional park management, security, maintenance, ranger patrol & related services.

The California Parks Company (Tehama) 2150 Main Street, Suite 5, Red Bluff, CA 96080 PH: 916/529-1512 FAX: 916/529-4511 E-Mail: mp@calparksco.com Website: www.calparksco.com REP: Marshall Pike, VP - Business Development, Kohn Koeberer, President, Kris Koeberer, VP, Operations.

SERVICE: Recreation Concessions California Special Districts Alliance (Sacramento) 1112 I Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: 916/442-7887 FAX: 916/442-7999 E-Mail: cathrinel@csda.net Website: www.csda.net REP: Cathrine Lemaire, Member Services Director SERVICE: One-stop shop for local agencies, providing advocacy, education, financing, risk management services and more.

California State Soccer Association South (Orange) 1029 S. Placentia Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831 PH: 714/778-2972 FAX: 714/441-0715 E-Mail: lsalcedo@calsouth.com Website: www.calsouth.com REP: John Weinerth, CEO; Luis Salcedo, Director of Competition & Membership Development SERVICE: The official state soccer association of USSF providing recreational youth and adult programs, coaching education and referee certification services.

California’s Great America (Santa Clara) 2401 Agnew Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054 PH: 408/986-5873 FAX: 408/986-5855 E-Mail: edgar.vidal@cagreatamerica. com Website: www.cagreatamerica.com REP: Edgar Vidal, Manager, Group Sales SERVICE: California’s Great America Theme Park is Northern California’s number one spot for fun and excitement!

Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. (Sacramento) 11180 Sun Center Drive, Suite 104, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 PH: 916/631-1312 FAX: 916/635-9153 E-Mail: bfletcher@cavalleyoffice.com Website: www.callanderassociates.com REP: Erik Smith, Principal; Mark Slichter, Principal; Benjamin Woodside, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architects.

Buyer’s Guide u Capitol Equipment, Inc. (Los Angeles) 2718 E. Huntington Dr., Duarte, CA 91010 PH: 626/357-3768 FAX: 626/359-3121 E-Mail: capitolequipmentinc@yahoo.com Website: www.capitolequipinc.com REP: Joe & Sue Guarrera SERVICE: Portable steel equipment shelters, standard and custom sizes.

Central Coast Playgrounds (Santa Barbara) P.O. Box 2212, Santa Maria, CA 93455 PH: 805/878-9509 FAX: 805/934-1814 E-Mail: ccplaygrounds@aol.com Website: www.centralcoastplaygrounds.com REP: Steve Strachan, Owner SERVICE: Park & Playground construction.

CH Bull Company (San Mateo) 229 Utah Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 PH: 650/837-8400 FAX: 800/229-2855 E-Mail: abull@chbullco.com Website: www.chbullco.com REP: Andy Bull SERVICE: Stocking distributor, Genie lifts, Ridgid, ladders, material handling, safety equipment, including engineered fall protection systems.

Coast Recreation Inc. (Orange) 3151 Airway Ave, Suite A-3, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-4620 PH: 714/619-0100 FAX: 714/619-0106 E-Mail: thodges@coastrecreation.net Website: www.coastrecreation.com REP: Tim Hodges, Gregg A. Rogers, Mike Eisert, Chad Barry, Michael Salcido SERVICE: Representing Landscape Structures, playground equipment, Landscape Brands Site Furnishings, and Icon Shelters in Southern California.

Columbia Cascade Company (Multnomah) 1300 S. W. Sixth Avenue, Ste. 310, Portland, OR 97201-3464 PH: 503/223-1157 FAX: 503/223-4530 E-Mail: hq@timberform.com Website: www.timberform.com REP: Steve Kirn, Sales Mgr.; Ted Jonsson, Gordon, Jake and Josh Jurgenson, ParkPacific, Inc., 888/460-7275, FAX 925/210-0944; Reg and Deborah Nations, Pacific Site Complements, 888/770-7483, FAX 949/606-8697 SERVICE: TimberForm & PipeLine playground and outdoor fitness equipment, TimberForm site furnishings and CycLoops & CycLocker bicycle management products.

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Commercial Aquatic Services, Inc. (Orange) 1121 N. Hawk Circle, Anaheim, CA 92807 PH: 877/794-6227 FAX: 877/794-6329 E-Mail: info@swimcas.com Website: www.swimcas.com REP: David Woodland, President, Heather Woodland, Director of Operations SERVICE: Sales, service, repairs and bulk chemicals for commercial pools.

Counsilman-Hunsaker (Saint Louis) 10733 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 400, Saint Louis, MO 63127 PH: 310/327-1271 FAX: 310/217-4099 E-Mail: info@chh2o.com Website: www.chh2o.com REP: Doug Cook; Scott Hunsaker; Paul Graves SERVICES: Aquatic design, engineering and consulting, programming, Facility Impact studies, existing facility evaluations, and feasibility studies.

Community Playgrounds (Solano) 200 Commercial Street, Vallejo, CA 94589 PH: 415/892-8100 E-Mail: cwear@commplay.us Website: www.communityplaygrounds.com REP: Curt Wear, President; David Brown, Estimator/Project Manager; Sam Wear, Estimator/Project Manager; Giana Mejia, Design & CADD SERVICE: Design build specializing in nature play areas, installation of all play equipment, safety audits & surface impact tests.

Courts and Greens (Kern) 4039 B Well Tech Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308 PH: 661/587-4602 FAX: 661/587-4603 E-Mail: gerald@courtsandgreens.net Website: www.courtsandgreens.com REP: Gerald Ogden, Owner SERVICE: Sports and recreation construction and design.

Community Works Design Group (Riverside) 4649 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 PH: 951/369-0700 FAX: 951/369-4039 E-Mail: tim@comworksdg.com Website: www.comworksdg.com REP: Tim Maloney SERVICE: Landscape architects, park planning and design.

Cornerstone Studios, Inc. (Orange) 106 W. 4th, 5th Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701 PH: 714/973-2200 FAX: 714/973-0203 E-Mail: info@csstudios.com Website: www.csstudios.com REP: Don Wilson, ASLA SERVICE: Park planning, trail design, irrigation master planning, plan checking, sports field design, visual resource analysis.

Corona Clay Company 22079 Knabe Road, Corona, CA 92883 PH: 951/277-2667 FAX: 951/277-2204 E-Mail: coronaclayco@aol.com Website: www.coronaclayco.com REP: Craig J. Deleo, V.P. SERVICES: Manufacturer & distributor of Sport Clay Infield mixes.

Crane Architectural Group (Orange) 110 E Wilshire Ave # 300, Fullerton, CA 92832-1934 PH: 714/525-0363 FAX: 714/525-9826 E-Mail: rcrane@cranearchitecturalgrp.com Website: www.cranearchitecturalgrp.com REP: Rick Crane, Owner SERVICE: Architectural services: community centers, senior centers, sports complexes, concession stands, park restrooms, ADA improvements.

CSI Software (Harris) 3333 Richmond, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77098 PH: 713/942-7779 x245 FAX: 713/942-7731 E-Mail: ryan@csisoftwareusa.com Website: www.csisoftwareusa.com Rep: Ryan Wehmeyer, Marketing Manager, Steven Green, Regional Sales Manager; Ken Heineman, VP Sales SERVICE: CSI Software offers many software module choices that facilitate management and improve operational effectiveness.

Dahlin Group Architecture Planning (Alameda) 5865 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588 PH: 925/251-7200 FAX: 925/251-7201 E-Mail: emoal@dahlingroup.com Website: www.dahlingroup.com REP: Karl Danielson, Principal; Gregor Markel, Associate/Senior Architect; Elaine Moal, Marketing Manger SERVICE: Architectural and planning services.

Dave Bang Associates, Inc. (Orange) P.O. Box 1088, Tustin, CA 92781 PH: 800/669-2585 FAX: 800/729-2483 E-Mail: pete@davebang.com Website: www.davebang.com REP: Pete Stokes SERVICE: Suppliers of high-quality park, playground, athletic equipment & site equipment since 1979.

David Evans and Assoc. Inc. (San Bernardino) 4200 Concours, Ste 150, Ontario, CA 91764-7976 PH: 909/481-5750 FAX: 909/481-5757 E-Mail: ksr@deainc.com Website: www.deainc.com REP: Kim Rhodes, Chris Giannini, Greg Clark SERVICE: Multidisciplinary firm specializing in landscape architecture, civil and transportation engineering, surveying, and construction management.

David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. (Orange) 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M-8, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 PH: 714/641-1300 FAX: 714/641-1323 E-Mail: plevitus@dvolzdesign.com Website: www.dvolzdesign.com REP: David Volz, Landscape Architect, Leed AP; Gary Vasquez, Landscape Architect; Eric Sterling, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Award winning park planners and sports facility experts! DVD provides assistance with project planning budgets.

Deschamps Mat Systems (Essex) 218 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 PH: 917/459-9113 FAX: 973/928-3041 E-Mail: a.girard@mobi-mat-dms.com Website: www.mobi-mat.com REP: Alex Girard, Area Sales Manager, Thierry Darche, Director of Operations, Terri Diaz, Admin Assistant & Sales Support SERVICE: We develop, manufacture and distribute state-of-the-art Mobility Solutions.

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u Buyer’s Guide Dynamo Industries 5-733 Industrielle Street, Rockland, Ontario K4K 1T2 PH: 613/845-0910 FAX: 613/845-0914 E-Mail: rob@dynamoindustries.com Website: www.dynamoplaygrounds.com REP: Richard Martin, President; Rob Lockhart, Business Development/Safety Compliance; Sylvie Laforest, Business Development SERVICES: Playground manufacturer.

Eagle Sports & Awards Company (Los Angeles) 19918 Bryant Street, Winnetka, CA 91306 PH: 310/384-2540 FAX: 818/886-5554 E-Mail: eaglemanelliot@hotmail.com Website: www.eaglesports.org REP: Elliot Heffler, Owner SERVICE: Silk-screening, embroidery, awards, banners, advertising & promotional specialties.

EcoFert, Inc (Orange) 1237 S. Wright Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 PH: 562/552-4034 E-Mail: shunt@ecofert.org Website: www.ecofert.org Rep: Steven A. Hunt, Director of Business Development; Lou Franson, President; Steve Hagy, Director of Operations Service: Landscape care solutions through a full service program utilizing organic based amendments applied through fertigation systems.

Environmental Specialty Products (Riverside) P.O. Box 77806, Corona, CA 92877 PH: 951/371-5792 E-Mail: EnvironmentalSP@sbcglobal.net Website: www.environmentalspecialtyproducts.com REP: Jim Chew, Owner; Steve Coluin, Regional Manager-Bedford Tech.

SERVICE: Recycled plastic lumber - structural & non-structural decking, fencing, posts, picnic tables etc.

Ewing Irrigation Products (Maricopa) 3441 E. Harbour Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (corporate address) PH: 602/437-9530 FAX: 602/437-0446 E-Mail: tnoonan@ewing1.com Website: www.ewing1.com wgorowitz@ewing1.com REP: Michael Haymore, Regional Manager; Bill Snider, Regional Manager; Tom Noonan, Water Efficiency Sales SERVICE: The largest family owned distributor of landscape and irrigation products in the country.

Flexground (Placer) 2029 Opportunity Drive, #3, Roseville, CA 95678 PH: 916/275-3588 E-Mail: swalsh@flexground.com Website: www.flexground.com REP: Sandi Walsh, General Manager California SERVICE: FlexGround is the premier provider of rubberized poured in place and recreation surfacing.

Gates & Associates (Contra Costa) 2671 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 PH: 925/736-8176 FAX: 925/838-8901 E-Mail: tyoung@dgates.com Website: www.dgates.com REP: Todd Young, Principal; Chuck Gardella, Sr. Associates; Vanessa Lindores, Associate SERVICE: Landscape Architecture.

Glass Architects (Sonoma) 200 E Street, #100, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 PH: 707/544-3920 FAX: 707/544-2514 E-Mail: eglass@glassarchitects.com Website: www.glassarchitects.com Grand Slam Safety Fence System (Contra Costa) 130 Alcosta Court, San Ramon, CA 94583 PH: 925/997-6266 E-Mail: jeanette@grandslamsafety.com Website: www.Grandslamsafety.com REP: Jeanette Lewis Chamberlain, West Coast Sales Director, Bob Lyndaker, President, Bob Chamberlain, VP Marketing/Sales SERVICE: Design, manufacture outfield safety fencing system-permanent or removable for multi-sport parks-baseball, softball, little league.

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Great Western Park & Playground (Cache) 2598 West 5700 South, PO Box 97, Wellsville, UT 84339 PH: 800/453-2735 FAX: 435/245-5057 E-Mail: info@gwpark.com Website: www.gwpark.com REP: Tyler Kyriopoulos SERVICE: Provide turnkey services for park professionals. Namely complimentary consultation and park design including equipment and installation.

Greenfields Outdoor Fitness (Orange) 2625 Orange Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707 PH: 888/315-9037 FAX: 866/308-9719 E-Mail: info@greenfieldsfitness.com Website: www.greenfieldsfitness.com REP: Please call to find a rep in your area.

SERVICE: Outdoor fitness equipment.

Griffin Structures, Inc. (Orange) 385 2nd Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 PH: 949/497-9000 FAX: 949/497-8883 E-Mail: khenderson@griffinholdings.net Website: www.griffinholdings.net REP: Roger Torriero, CEO, Frank Martinez, EVP, Kelly Boyle, EVP SERVICE: Construction/program manager for the public/private sector.

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Buyer’s Guide u Gro-Power, Inc. (San Bernardino) 15065 Telephone Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 PH: 909/393-3744 FAX: 909/393-2773 E-Mail: gropowerinc@verizon.net Website: www.gropower.com REP: Brent Holden, President; David Diehl, Sales Representative; Jack Engberg, Sales Representative SERVICE: Go “green” with Gro-Power products. They’re safe for the environment and naturally conserve water.

Group 4 Architecture Research + Planning, Inc. (San Mateo) 211 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 PH: 650/871-0709 FAX: 650/871-7911 E-Mail: dmerkes@g4arch.com Website: www.g4arch.com REP: Dawn Merkes, President, Andrea Will, Architect, Associate; Jonathan Hartman, Architect, Associate SERVICE: Architectural, research and planning services.

GSM Landscape Architects, Inc. (Napa) 1700 Soscol Avenue, Suite 23, Napa, CA 94559 PH: 707/255-4630 FAX: 707/255-7480 E-Mail: gretchen@gsmlainc.com Website: www.gsmlainc.com REP: Gretchen McCann, President; Michael Rosales, Staff Landscape Architect; Bart Ito, Project Manager SERVICE: Award winning landscape architectural design for parks, sports fields, recreational and educational facilities throughout California.

HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc. (Orange) 2221 E. Winston Rd. #A, Anaheim, CA 92806 PH: 714/776-4340 FAX: 714/776-4395 E-Mail: pat@hailandarch.com Website: www.hailandarch.com REP: Patrick Hirsch, President SERVICE: Landscape architecture, park planning, master plans, sports facilities, redevelopment & public work projects.

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Harris Design (Alameda) 755 Folger Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710 PH: 510/647-3792 FAX: 510/647-3712 E-Mail: office@hd-la.com Website: www.hd-la.com REP: Bill Harris, Principal SERVICE: Creative, community-based planning & design from concept through construction. Parks, trails, master plans, sports facilities, open space.

Hermann Design Group, Inc. (Riverside) 78365 Highway 111, PMB 332, La Quinta, CA 92211 PH: 760/777-9131 FAX: 760/777-9132 E-Mail: chris@hdg-inc.com Website: www.hermannandassociates. com REP: Chris Hermann, President/CEO, Kristin Moore Hermann, Managing Director/CFO, Jose Estrada, Project Manager/Vice President SERVICE: Landscape architecture, planning and project management for community parks, sports parks and dog parks.

The HLA Group Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. (Sacramento) 2600 Capitol Avenue, Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95816-5928 PH: 916/447-7400 FAX: 916/447-8270 E-Mail: scanada@hlagroup.com Website: www.hlagroup.com REP: Steven Canada, ASLA; Greg Hauser, ASLA SERVICE: Landscape architecture and planning emphasizing parks and recreation, urban design, community design and land planning.

ID Edge, Inc. (Boulder) 1849 Cherry Street #10, Louisville, CO 80027 PH: 303/665-0405 FAX: 303/665-4026 E-Mail: dlippoldt@idedge.com Website: www.idedge.com REP: Dianne Lippoldt, Operations Manager SERVICE: ID provides photo ID, key fob, wristband, and reusable name tag solutions to the parks and recreation industry.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving (Los Angeles) 1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Bldg 6520 Suite 1, Universal City, CA 91608 PH: 818/985-4359 x201 FAX: 818/301-2269 E-Mail: sarah@iflyhollywood.com Website: www.iflyworld.com REP: Sarah McCann, Director of Sales & Marketing SERVICE: Indoor skydiving activity, training facility & educational programming.

Jacobsen (Sacramento) 1060 National Drive, Suite 1, Sacramento, CA 95835 PH: 704/614-4550 E-Mail: schaplin@textron.com Website: www.jaconbsen.com REP: Shane Chaplin, Pro Turf Territory Sales Rep. SERVICE: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Cushman, Ventrac products. Turf equipment, mowing equipment, etc.

Inflatable 2000, Inc. (Los Angeles) 207 N. Aspan #6, Azusa, CA 91702 PH: 626/969-7780 FAX: 626/969-4480 E-Mail: stacy@inflatable2000.com Website: www.inflatable2000.com REP: Steve Gray, President SERVICE: Inflatable jumpers, slides, obstacle course, advertising balloons & more.

JCI SafePark (Orange) 23372 South Pointe Drive, Suite C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 PH: 800/734-4882 FAX: 959/588-9776 E-Mail: safepark@hotmail.com Website: www.SafePark.com REP: James, Clark, Founder, CEO; Dave Sale, Field Operations Manager; Charles Froeming, Lead CPSI SERVICE: Playground Audits, Inspections, Impact Testing-Traix-2010, Playground maintenance, repair, complete certified playground refurbishment and upgrades.

Innovative Playgrounds Company LLC (Los Angeles) 12407 East Slauson Avenue, Unit D, Whittier, CA 90606 PH: 877/732-5200 FAX: 562/693-5199 E-Mail: info@innovativeplaygrounds.com Website: www.innovativeplaygrounds.com REP: Alvino Larios, President SERVICE: Sales, designs, and project management for playground/fitness equipment, safety surfacing, shade structures, and sport/site amenities.

IZone (Bell) 2526 Charter Oak Dr., Suite 100, Temple, TX 76502 PH: 254/778-0722 FAX: 254/778-0938 E-Mail: mike@izoneimaging.com Website: www.izoneimaging.com REP: Mike MacEachern, Owner/CEO; Grady Brown, President; Michael Dean, Director of Sales & Production SERVICE: iZone Imaging is the only Custom High Pressure Laminate supplier in North America.

Jacobs, Inc. (Sacramento) 1050 20th Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811 PH: 916/929-3323 FAX: 916/929-1772 E-Mail: jeff.townsend@jacobs.com Website: www.jacobs.com REP: Jeff Townsend, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architectural and engineering design services for parks, recreation and open space projects.

JetMulch (Santa Cruz) P.O. Box 1667, Capitola, CA 95010 PH: 866/306-8524 FAX: 831/462-2126 E-Mail: phil@jetmulchinc.com Website: www.jetmulchinc.com REP: Phil Reiker, President/Manager SERVICE: Blown-In Mulch and ASTM certified playground materials.

Jones & Madhavan (Ventura) 100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 211, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-8134 PH: 805/777-8449 FAX: 805/777-8489 E-Mail: nachi@jmae.com Website: www.jmae.com REP: Nachi Madhavan, AIA; Doug Jones, PE. SERVICE: Planning, architecture & engineering services for public aquatic facilities.

Keenan & Associates (Los Angeles) 2355 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90501 PH: 310/212-3344 FAX: 310/787-8838 E-Mail: tcaton@Keenan.com Website: www.keenan.com REP: Betti Paquale, Assistant Vice President SERVICE: Loss Control Services, training and playground inspections and program consulting.

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u Buyer’s Guide Kidz Love Soccer (Santa Clara) 780 Montague, Suite 602, San Jose, CA 95131 PH: 408/774-4629 FAX: 888/391-5114 E-Mail: info@kidzlovesoccer.com Website: www.kidzlovesoccer.com REP: Peter Stanley SERVICE: Age-appropriate youth soccer instruction. Classes and camps for children 2-12 years of age.

Landscape Structures, Inc. (Wright) 601 7th Street South, Delano, MN 55328-0198 PH: 763/972-5200 FAX: 763/972-3185 E-Mail: info@playlsi.com Website: www.playlsi.com REP: Tim Barrett, Regional Sales Manager SERVICE: Commercial playground designer and manufacturer.

KTU + A Planning & Landscape Architecture (San Diego) 3916 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 PH: 619/294-4477 FAX: 619/294-9965 E-Mail: kurt@ktua.com Website: www.ktua.com REP: Kurt Carlson, Principal; Cheri Blatner, Senior Associate; Sharon Singleton, Principal SERVICE: We Provide Award Winning Landscape Architectural Planning and Design Services for Parks and Recreation Facilities.

LDA Partners, LLP (San Joaquin) 4 S. Central Court, Stockton, CA 95204 PH: 209/943-0405 FAX: 209/943-0415 E-Mail: ewohle@ldapartners.com Website: www.ldapartners.com REP: Eric Wohle, Partner SERVICE: Architectural Services.

L.A. Steelcraft Products, Inc. (Los Angeles) PO Box 90365, Pasadena, CA 911090365 PH: 626/798-7401 FAX: 626/798-1482 E-Mail: info@lasteelcraft.com Website: www.lasteelcraft.com REP: James Holt, President SERVICE: Equipment Manufacturer: Playgrounds, schools, fiberglass tables & benches, court & field equipment, bike racks, flagpoles & site amenities.

Lincoln Aquatics (Contra Costa) 2051 Commerce Ave., Concord, CA 94520 PH: 925/687-9500 FAX: 925/680-2825 E-Mail: sales@lincolnaquatics.com Website: http://www.lincolnaquatics.com Rep: REP: Charles Luecker, President & CEO Lincoln Aquatics, (Orange) 182 Viking Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 PH: 714/990-6015, 800/223-5450, FAX 714/990-4130 E-Mail: ahickman@lincolnaquatics.com Website: http://www.lincolnaquatics.com REP: Andrea Hickman, Office Manager SERVICE: Distributors of commercial swimming pool equipment, chemicals and aquatic supplies since 1954.

LPA, Inc. (Placer) 1548 Eureka Road #101, Roseville, CA 95661 PH: 916/772-4300 FAX: 916/772-4330 E-Mail: ksullivan@lpainc.com Website: www.lpainc.com REP: LPA Inc. (Placer), Roseville, CA;LPA Inc. (Orange) 5161 California Avenue Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92617, 949/2611001, Fax: 949/260-1190 E-Mail: ksullivan@lpainc.com REP: Kevin Sullivan, Principal (Roseville Office) Steve Kendrick, Principal (Roseville Office) Heather Van De Zilver, Business Development (Irvine Office) SERVICE: Sustainable design solutions in architecture, landscape architecture and planning for community centers, aquatics and parks.

Mariposa Landscapes (Los Angeles) 15529 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA 91706 PH: 626/960-0196 FAX: 626/960-8944 E-Mail: terry@mariposa-ca.com Website: www.mariposa-ca.com REP: Terry Noriega, President SERVICE: Landscape Construction, Hardscape Construction, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Indoor Plantscape.

MCE Corporation (Alameda) 6515 Trinity Court, Dublin, CA 945682627 PH: 925/452-2709 FAX: 925/803-4404 E-Mail: sloweree@mce-corp.com Website: www.mce-corp.com REP: Steve Loweree, Vice PresidentMaintenance Division; Dean McDonald, Project Manager SERVICE: Full service park maintenance contractor & consultant for QA programs, maintenance standards and transition to contracting.

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Melton Design Group (Sacramento) 309 Wall Street, Chico, CA 95829 PH: 530/899-1616 E-Mail: greg@meltondg.com Website: www.meltondg.com REP: Greg Melton, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architecture, providing design services for parks. Sports complexes, skateparks & masterplans.

We focus on providing personal service.

Meyer & Associates Architecture (Orange) 23265 South Pointe Drive, Suite 102, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 PH: 949/380-1151 FAX: 949/380-8117 E-Mail: meyerarch@earthlink.net REP: Randall K. Meyer SERVICE: Architecture/Landscape Architecture; New/Renovated recreation facilities; Community/Senior Centers; Park Restrooms; Facility Repair; ADA Improvements.

MIG, Inc. (Alameda) 800 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 PH: 510/845-7549 FAX: 510/845-8750 E-Mail: sallym@migcom.com Website: www.migcom.com MIG Pasadena: 626/744-9872, MIG Fullerton: 714/871-3638, MIG Davis: 530/753-9606, MIG Riverside: 951/787-9222, MIG San Diego: 619/677-2003, MIG Sonoma: 707/282-9008, MIG Menlo Park: 650/327-0429 REP: Susan Goltsman, Tim Gilbert, Mathew Gaber, Steve Lang, Jim Pickel, Lauren Schmitt, Joan Chaplick, John Baas SERVICE: Landscape architecture and recreation and environmental planning for parks, open space and the public realm

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Buyer’s Guide u Miracle Playground Sales/Miracle Recreation (Riverside) 9106 Pulsar Ct, Ste C, Corona, CA 92883-4632 PH: 800/264-7225 FAX: 877/215-3869 E-Mail: sales@miracleplayground.com Website: www.miracleplayground.com REP: Kevin Spence SERVICE: Innovative playground equipment, playground safety surfacing; park shelters & gazebos; tables, benches & athletic equipment & splashpads.

Mity-Lite, Inc. (Utah) 1301 West 400 N., Orem, UT 84057 PH: 801/224-0589 FAX: 801/224-6191 E-Mail: paulad@mitylite.com Website: www.mitylite.com REP: Paula Dudash, Trade Show/Event Coordinator SERVICE: MITY-LITE is the leader in lightweight, durable folding tables, and folding & stacking chairs. Our award winning products come in a wide variety of sizes and styles.

Most Dependable Fountains, Inc. (Shelby) 5705 Commander Dr., Arlington, TN 38002-0587 PH: 800/552-6331 FAX: 901/867-4008 E-Mail: info@mostdependable.com Website: www.mostdependable.com REP: Vince McGrory, Sales; Anita Beachum, Sales SERVICE: Outdoor drinking fountains, pet fountains, showers, misters, play towers, hydrants, jug fillers, handwash stations & grills.

MRC (San Francisco) P.O. Box 26569, San Francisco, CA 94126 PH: 800/235-2440 FAX: 415/899-9050 E-Mail: MRC@gametime.com Website: www.mrcrec.com REP: James P. Marturano, President; Doris Harpain, Park & Playground consultant; Leo Seavey, Design Consultant SERVICE: Custom and standard playground equipment, safety surfacing, spray parks, skate parks, site furnishings, sport equipment.

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Murdock Mfg. (Los Angeles) P.O. Box 3527, City of Industry, CA 91744 PH: 800/591-9880 FAX: 626/855-4860 E-Mail: bmurdock@acorneng.com Website: www.murdock-supersecur.com REP: John S. Mitchell, Manager SERVICE: Pre-engineered buildings, restroom plumbing fixtures, drinking fountains, and water hydrants.

Musco Sports Lighting (Orange) 4 Jenner, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618 PH: 949/754-0503 FAX: 949/754-0637 E-Mail: mike.marchetti@musco.com Website: www.musco.com REP: Michael Marchetti, Karin Pekala, Michael Higgins, Michael Winfrey, Paul Austad SERVICE: Providing sports lighting solutions for your budget, for the environment.

My Bark Co., Inc. (San Joaquin) P.O. Box 932, Linden, CA 95236 PH: 209/786-4042 FAX: 209/786-4043 E-Mail: mybarkco@me.com Website: www.mybark.net REP: Mary Yelton, President SERVICE: ReadyPlay, EWF from virgin forest wood, bark products, colored enhanced mulches and soil amendments.

National Academy of Athletics (Sonoma) 1220 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 PH: 707/541-2365 E-Mail: aaron@naofa.us Website: www.NationalAcademyofAthletics.com REP: Aaron Locks, CEO SERVICE: Youth sports camps and related programs. Coaches, players, parents & officials training.

National Aquatics Distributor (Lee) 24551 Production Court, Unit 2, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 PH: 239/390-1733 FAX: 239/390-1739 E-Mail: GFrey@Fretech.org Website: www.nationalaquaticsdistributor.com REP: Greg Frey, President; Stuart Cohen, Account Manager; David Razin, Account Manager SERVICE: Supplier of Strantrol chemical controllers and UV systems by Evoqua.

Neptune-Benson, Inc. (Kent) 6 Jefferson Dr., Coventry, RI 02816 PH: 401/821-2200 FAX: 401/821-7129 E-Mail: dlritchotte@neptunebenson.com Website: www.neptunebenson.com REP: Matthew Moriarty, Sales Representative SERVICE: Leading Manufacturer of aquatic filtration systems for waterparks, aquatic centers featuring the Defender Regenerative Media Filter.

NGI Sports a Division of River City Athletics (Hamilton) 2807 Walker Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421 PH: 775/544-6306 FAX: 423/499-8882 E-Mail: cbrisbin@ngisports.com Website: www.ngisports.com REP: Cory Brisbin, West Coast Sales; Richard Burke, CEO/COO SERVICE: Nova Pro tennis and track is your guaranteed solution. Specializing in innovation for sports construction.

No Fault Sport Group (East Baton Rouge) 3112 Valley Creek Drive Suite C, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 PH: 225/215-7760 FAX: 225/291-3821 E-Mail: jennifer@4nofault.com REP: Mark Chittock, Vice President of Sales; Simon Ferrer, Regional Sales Manager SERVICE: Provide rubberized safety surfacing for playgrounds.

Noll & Tam Architects (Alameda) 729 Heinz Avenue, Suite 7, Berkeley, CA 94710 PH: 510/649-8295 FAX: 510/649-3008 E-Mail: annika.dukes@nollandtam.com Website: www.nollandtam.com REP: Janet Tam, Principal SERVICE: Architectural design, programming and planning for recreation/ community/senior centers and other civic buildings.

Northstar Publishing (Medina) PO Box 1166, Medina, OH 44258 PH: 866/444-4216 x224 FAX: 866/554-4344 E-Mail: circulation@northstarpubs.com Website: www.northstarpubs.com REP: Rodney J. Auth, President SERVICE: Parks & Rec Business magazine provides common sense solutions to everyday problems. Visit www.parksandrecbusiness.com

NUVIS (Orange) 3151 Airway Avenue, Suite J-3, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 PH: 714/754-7311 FAX: 714/754-7346 E-Mail: info@nuvis.net Website: www.nuvis.net 5 Crow Canyon Ct. #110, San Ramon, CA 94583 (Contra Costa County) REP: Leslee A. Temple, FASLA, President, (714) 754-7311 SERVICE: NUVIS landscape architecture - over 40 years of design solutions for people, environments, and experiences worldwide.

O’Dell Engineering (Stanislaus) 1165 Scenic Drive, Suite B, Modesto, CA 95350 PH: 209/571-1765 x102 FAX: 209/571-2466 E-Mail: ckennedy@odellengineering. com Website: www.odellengineering.com REP: Chad Kennedy, Landscape Architect; Randall O’Dell, Owner; Keith Christensen, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Multi-disciplinary firm providing landscape architecture, civil engineering, land surveying and 3D laser scanning.

Outdoor Creations, Inc. (Shasta) P.O. Box 50, Round Mountain, CA 96084 PH: 530/337-6774 FAX: 530/337-6675 E-Mail: ODC@outdoorcreations.com Website: www.outdoorcreations.com REP: Scott Puhlman SERVICE: Precast concrete site furnishings, includes picnic tables, benches, BBQs, fire pits, planters, signs and concrete products for outdoor use.

Pacific Design Concepts/Little Tikes Commercial - Southern California PO Box 1909, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 PH: 714-846-4885 FAX: 714-846-3485 E-Mail pacificdzn@aol.com Website: www.littletikescommercial.com REP: Scott Muscolo SERVICE: Accessible outdoor playground equipment including unique theme playscapes and park service equipment.

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u Buyer’s Guide Pacific Park and Playground, Inc. (Ventura) 6166 Goshen Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063 PH: 805/581-0252 FAX: 805/581-5959 E-Mail: scott@pacparkplay.com Website: www.PacParkPlay.com REP: Scott Muscolo, Owner; Cindy Grabow, Playground Design & Sales; Kate Little, Regional Sales & Marketing Manager SERVICES: Providing park and playground products and services to Southern California cities, counties, schools, churches and others.

Pacific Park At the Santa Monica Pier (Los Angeles) 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 PH: 310/260-8744 x253 FAX: 310/899-1826 E-Mail: cmendez@pacpark.com Website: www.pacpark.com REP: Sarah McCann, Marketing Sales Manager SERVICES: Family amusement park located at the Santa Monica Pier.

PDPlay (San Diego) 2458 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 PH: 760/597-5990 FAX: 760/597-5991 E-Mail: sales@pdplay.com Website: www.PDPLAY.com REP: John Ogden, President SERVICE: California manufacturer of commercial play structures, site furnishings, and poured-in-placed rubberized surfacing.

Peak Software Systems (Salt Lake) 45 W 9000 S #2, Sandy, UT 84070 PH: 801/572-3570 x307 FAX: 801/572-7834 E-Mail: josh@peakinfo.com Website: www.sportsmansql.com REP: Debbie Nelsen, V P Sales; Josh Smith, Sr. Acct. Mgr. SERVICE: Since 1993, SportsMan SQL has been a leading innovator of recreation management software.

PIER 39 (San Francisco) P.O. Box 193730, San Francisco, CA 94119-3730 PH: 415/705-5500 FAX: 415/981-8808 E-Mail: jodi@pier39.com Website: www.pier39.com REP: Jodi Cumming, Manager, Travel Industry Sales SERVICE: PIER 39, San Francisco’s Premier Bay Attraction, includes 110 shops, 13 restaurants and numerous attractions.

Pilot Rock Site Products R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co., Inc. (Cherokee) P.O. Box 946, Cherokee, IA 51012-0946 PH: 800/762-5002 FAX: 712/225-5796 E-Mail: pilotrock@rjthomas.com Website: www.pilotrock.com REP: Customer Service Dept.

SERVICE: Manufacturing and direct sales of park grills, picnic tables, benches, campfire rings, trash receptacle holders, etc.

PlayCore (Hamilton) 401 Chestnut Street Suite 410, Chattanooga, TN 37402 PH: 423/425-3168 FAX: 423/425-3124 E-Mail: info@playcore.com Website: http://www.playcore.com/ REP: Anne-Marie Spencer, VP Marketing; Bob Farnsworth, CEO; Lisa Moore, VP Strategic Services SERVICE: PlayCore helps build stronger communities by advancing play through research, education, partnerships, and products.

Playcraft Direct, Inc. (Josephine) 123 North Valley Dr., Grants Pass, OR 97526 PH: 888/571-7640 FAX: 541/244-2196 E-Mail: sales@playcraftdirect.com Website: www.playcraftsystems.com REP: Kurt Krauss, CEO; Toney Lewis, Sales Manager SERVICE: Seller of playground equipment (commercial type).

Playground Inspection, LLC (Los Angeles) P.O. BOX 16654, Encino, CA 91416 PH: 888/293-7889 FAX: 818/578-3408 E-Mail: jim.a.stein@gmail.com Website: http://www.inspectorplayground.com REP: Jim Stein SERVICE: Independent inspector, surface impact testing with Triax, early childhood certified, playground inspections, compliance certificates, insured.

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Playgrounds by Design, Inc. (Alameda) P.O. Box 54521811 Santa Rita Road, Ste. 103, Pleasanton, CA 94566 PH: 925/426-6705 FAX: 925/426-6735 E-Mail: playbyds@pacbell.net REP: Jim Bruno, President; Susan Lee, Sales Associate 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 (Santa Clara) 980 Memorex Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95050 PH: 408/244-9848 FAX: 408/244-9847 E-Mail: mikea@playgroundsunlimited.net Website: www.playgroundsunlimited.com REP: Michael Altieri, CEO; Joe Mendes, President SERVICE: Construction services; site preparation; play equipment; water play; shade shelter installation; Pour-inplace & synthetic turf safety surface.

PlaySafe, LLC (Bernalillo) PO Box 66056, Albuquerque, NM 87193 PH: 505/899-9532 E-Mail: playsafe@play-safe.com Website: www.play-safe.com REP: Sam “Butch” DeFillippo SERVICE: Playground audits, maintenance training, strategic master plan development, feasibility studies, expert witnesses & recreation program development.

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Buyer’s Guide u Precision Concrete Cutting (San Mateo) P.O. Box 8013, Foster City, CA 94404 PH: 650/867-8657 FAX: 650/240-3866 E-Mail: jortega@safesidewalks.com Website: www.safesidewalks.com REP: Joseph Ortega, Manager; Joe Fouret, Owner SERVICE: PCC utilizes a unique 100% ADA complaint saw-cutting method to repair uplifted sidewalks to reduce liability.

Public Restroom Company (Douglas) 2587 Business Parkway, Minden, NV 89423 PH: 888/888-2060 FAX: 888/888-1448 E-Mail: info@publicrestroomcompany.com Website: www.publicrestroomcompany.com REP: Chuck Kaufman, President; Kathy Kaufman, Advertising Mgr.; Chad Kaufman, V.P. Sales; Marie Hunt, Sales Administration; Pat McBride, Sales; Katie Kaufman, Project Development Manager SERVICE: Public Restroom Company is a design build specialist for “odor free, vandal resistant, park restroom and concession buildings.

Public Sector Software LTD dba PLAYSAFE, LLC P.O. Box 9000Leamington SPA, CV31 9DX, England, PH: 0(4/) 1926 800800 FAX: 0(4/) 1474 335053 E-Mail: sbull@pssltd.co.uk Website: www.pssltd.co.uk REP: Margaret Baker, Training Director; Trevor Baker, CEO; David Gent, Managing Director SERVICE: Inspect playgrounds the quick, easy and green way. Inspect on your Smartphone, manage on your computer.

Pure Play (San Diego) 502 Bougher Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 PH: 760/622-5277 FAX: 760/798-3938 E-Mail: pureplay@cox.net Website: www.PurePlayPros.com REP: Tom Hoover, Owner; Michael Alvarez, Lead Design/Rendering Technician SERVICE: Commercial playground equipment, shade structures, site furnishings, and safety surfacing.

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QUAD KNOPF (Fresno) 6051 N. Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93705 PH: 559/733-0440 FAX: 559/435-2905 E-Mail: michaelr@quadknopf.com REP: Michael Ratajski, Project Manager/ Senior Planner; Dan Garver, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Land planning, policy planning, landscape architecture, urban design, civil engineering, environmental planning, biology, surveying, construction management.

Quadriga Landscape Architecture & Planning (Sacramento) 1415 21st Street, Suite a, Sacramento, CA 95811 PH: 916/441-2129 E-Mail: Christine@quadriga-inc.com Website: www.quadriga-inc.com REP: Christine Talbot, Associate Principal; Russ Mallard, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Landscape architectural and planning services.

Rain Bird Corporation (Riverside) 34259 Canyon rim Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 PH: 951/500-1796 E-Mail: DMueller@rainbird.com Website: www.rainbird.com REP: Dennis Mueller, Public Agency Account Manager; Kirt Courty, Public Agency Account Manager; Jim Dansley, Public Agency Account Manager SERVICE: Landscape irrigation products.

Recreation Pros (Marin) 3 Marsh Road, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920 PH: 415/990-5019 E-Mail: curt@recreationpros.com Website: www.recreationpros.com REP: Curt Jackson, Owner SERVICE: Providing summer camp and community recreation programming publications and downloads.

Recreation Republic (San Diego) 802 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, # 107, San Marcos, CA 92069 PH: 760/510-1886 FAX: 760/282-7082 E-Mail: info@recrepublic.com Website: www.recrepublic.com REP: Suzanne Anderson, President; Mark Anderson, V.P. S. CA Office: 7668 El Camino Real, Suite 104-287, Carlsbad, CA 92009 N. CA. Office: 151 Petaluma Blvd., Unit 212, Petaluma, CA 94952 888/843-6128 SERVICES: Playgrounds (Kompan), Aquatic climbing walls, Splashpads, waterslides, site furnishings, shelters, boulder/net climbers, surfacing, skate parks.

RJM Design Group, Inc. (Orange) 31591 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 PH: 949/493-2600 FAX: 949/493-2690 E-Mail: bob@rjmdesigngroup.com Website: www.rjmdesigngroup.com No. California Office: 601 University Ave. Suite 181, Sacramento, CA 95825 PH: 916/570-2050 FAX 916/570-2233 email: john@rjmdesigngroup.com REP: Bob Mueting, Larry Ryan (Southern CA - Corporate Office) John Courtney (Northern CA Office) SERVICE: Park and Sports Facility Master Planning and Design; Park and Recreation Master Planning; Landscape Architecture; LEED Certified; Community Consensus Building.

RecWest Outdoor Products, Inc. (Ventura) 31316 Via Colinas, #118, Westlake Village, CA 91362 PH: 818/735-3838 FAX: 818/735-9612 E-Mail: mike_b@recwest.net Website: www.playlsi.com REP: Mike Bennett, President SERVICE: Representing Landscape Structures Inc. - park, playground and skate park equipment.

Robertson Industries, Inc. (Maricopa) 4401 E Baseline Road, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85042 PH: 800/858-0519 FAX: 602/340-0402 E-Mail: rhawley@totturf.com Website: www.totturf.com Northern California: 2442 Estand Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Southern California: 16059 Foothill Blvd Irwindale, CA 91706 REP: Richard Hawley, Corporate VP/GM SERVICE: Robertson Industries, Inc. sells, manufacturers and installs safety surfaces - TotTurf and TotTurf Synthetic Plus.

RHA Landscape Architects - Planners, Inc. (Riverside) 6780 Indiana Avenue, Suite 160, Riverside, CA 92506 PH: 951/781-1930 FAX: 951/686-8091 E-Mail: rha@rhala.com Website: www.rhala.com REP: Randy Hlubik, President; Doug Grove, Principal SERVICE: Park & sports facility planning, LEED certified, water conservation design, community consensus building, park rehabilitation.

Richard Fisher Associates (Orange) 2001 East First St., Ste 160, Santa Ana, CA 92705 PH: 714/245-9270 FAX: 714/245-9275 E-Mail: rfisher@rfaland.com Website: www.rfaland.com REP: Richard Fisher, President SERVICE: Professional consulting services for parks & recreation facilities, master planning/design, construction management, landscape maintenance/water management.

RockCraft Designs 8-1865 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H OE4 PH: 866/786-1635 FAX: 204/774-6099 E-Mail: info@rockcraft.net Website: www.rockcraft.net REP: Ken Crozier, President; Cathy Kleeman, Sales & Marketing SERVICE: ROCKCRAFT is the leading manufacturer of concrete park and playground climbing boulders. 10 models available.

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u Buyer’s Guide Ross Recreation Equipment Company, Inc. (Sonoma) 100 Brush Creek Road #206, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 PH: 707/538-3800 FAX: 707/538-3826 E-Mail: info@rossrec.com Website: www.rossrec.com REP: Ewing Philbin & Cheri Yokoi; Chris Tait, P.O. Box 861, Folsom, CA 95763, 916/985-6349, FAX 916/985-6421; Liz Riehl, 229 Sea Ridge Road, Aptos, CA 95003, 831/689-9110, FAX 831/6899112 SERVICE: 40 years of providing superior products and service with attention to quality, safety and design.

Royston, Hanamoto Alley & Abey (Marin) 225 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 PH: 415/383-7900 FAX: 415/383-1433 E-Mail: Tegan@rhaa.com Website: www.rhaa.com REP: Cordy Hill, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architecture, site planning, master planning, urban design, and recreation planning services locally, nationally and internationally.

RRM Design Group (San Luis Obispo) 3765 South Higuera Street, Suite 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 PH: 805/543-1794 FAX: 805/543-4609 E-Mail: jcferber@rrmdesign.com Website: www.rrmdesign.com REP: Jeff Ferber, Principal SERVICE: RRM Design Group designs award-winning recreation areas by collaborating with people who use them.

RWP Landscape Materials (Los Angeles) 1313 E Phillips Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766-5431 PH: 877/476-9797 FAX: 909/868-1162 E-Mail: hank@rwpmulch.com Website: www.rwpmulch.com REP: Hank Egigian, General Sales Manager; Patti Mashikian, Sales Associate; Chris Kiralla, President SERVICE: RWP FIBER FALL-Impact attenuating and ADA wheelchair accessible engineered wood fibers for playground safety surfacing.

S & S Worldwide (New London) P.O. Box 513, Colchester, CT 06415 PH: 800/243-9232 FAX: 800/566-6678 E-Mail: rtesta@ssww.com Website: www.ssww.com REP: Sandy Cervini, Bids & Contracts Manager; Brian Ennis, Sales Representative SERVICE: Spectrum (tm) and Gator Skin (r) sports equipment, Color Splash! (r) arts & craft, and early childhood educational supplies.

Safeplay By Design, Inc. (Sacramento) 9666 Sheldon Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624-9437 PH: 916/647-0912 E-Mail: david@spease.com Website: www.spease.com REP: David Spease, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Certified Playground Safety Inspections, inspection programs, safety training, ADA inspections and Landscape Architectural services.

Safety Play, Inc. (Los Angeles) 7095 Hollywood Blvd #1308, Los Angeles, CA 90028 PH: 888/878-0244 FAX: 888/878-0244 E-Mail: safetyplay@mindspring.com Website: http://www.safetyplay.net/ REP: Scott Burton SERVICE: Playground audits, inspection tool kits, expert witness, safety manuals, safety classes, planning/design services, safety signs/labels.

San Francisco Giants (San Francisco) 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107 PH: 415/972-1603 FAX: 415/972-1852 E-Mail: alustbader@sfgiants.com Website: www.sfgiants.com REP: Alexis Lustbader, Director of Guest Services & Tours; Randy Gomez, Director of Maintenance SERVICE: Home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team, as well as ballpark tours and public or private events.

Sator Sports, Inc. (Los Angeles) 1455 W. 139th St., Gardena, CA 90249 PH: 310/464-8171 FAX: 310/464-8175 E-Mail: mcursage@satorsports.com Website: www.satorsoccer.com REP: Milton Cursage, CEO; Tabatha Villa, Sales Manager SERVICE: Retail soccer equipment company (web/catalog).

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Schmidt Design Group, Inc. (San Diego) 1111 Sixth Avenue, Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92101 PH: 619/236-1462 FAX: 619/236-8792 E-Mail: info@schmidtdesign.com Website: www.schmidtdesign.com REP: Glen Schmidt, President; Jeff Justus, Senior Associate SERVICE: Landscape architecture, park planning, and design that balances artistic expression with environmental sensitivity.

SCI Consulting Group (Solano) 4745 Mangels Blvd., Fairfield, CA 94534 PH: 707/430-4300 FAX: 707/430-4319 E-Mail: gerard.vansteyn@sci-cg.com Website: www.sci-cg.com REP: Gerard Van Steyn, President; John Bliss, Senior Engineer; Blair E. Aas, Senior Planning Consultant SERVICE: New revenue feasibility studies, ballot measures, assessment district formations and administration.

Shade Structures (Orange) 1085 North Main Street, Suite C, Orange, CA 92867 PH: 714/427-6981 FAX: 714/427-6982 E-Mail: rmiddleton@usa-shade.com Website: www.shadestructures.net REP: Rachel Middleton, Sales Administration SERVICE: Shade Structures’ Modular and custom fabric structures screen the sun and keep the fun!

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Buyer’s Guide u Siegfried Engineering, Inc. (San Joaquin) 3244 Brookside Rd., Suite 100, Stockton, CA 95219 PH: 209/943-2021 E-Mail: pjs@siegfriedeng.com Website: www.siegfriedeng.com REP: Paul Schneider, Vice President, P.E. SERVICE: Design and engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and planning.

SMG Equipment, LLC (King) 2002 West Valley Hwy N. Suite 200, Auburn, WA 98001 PH: 253/350-8803 E-Mail: info@smgequipment.com Website: www.smgequipment.com REP: Kevin Dorney, Owner/Member SERVICE: World’s leading manufacturer of tools & equipment for installation and maintenance of synthetic turf and track.

Sof’ Solutions Inc. (Salt Lake) P.O. Box 667, Draper, UT 84065 PH: 801/523-2452 FAX: 801/501-0762 E-Mail: info@sof-solutions.com Website: www.sof-solutions.com REP: Elouise Bird SERVICE: Sof ‘ Solutions is your solution for recreational surfacing. Wet or dry, indoor or out, you’re covered.

Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (Los Angeles) P.O. Box 3605823 Lexington Gallantin Road, South El Monte, CA 91733 PH: 626/448-0853 x16 FAX: 626/4485219 E-Mail: timIttner@scmaf.org Website: www.scmaf.org REP: Tim Ittner, Executive Director SERVICE: Professional training, education and networking; insurance services; sport rules, training and competition for youth and adults.

Splash Kingdom Waterpark & Big Air Trampoline Park (San Bernardino) 1101 California St., Redlands, CA 92374 PH: 909/335-7275 x222 E-Mail: Lianne@splashkingdom.net REP: Lianne Leiss, Director of Sales

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Spohn Ranch, Inc. Custom Skate Parks (Los Angeles) 6824 S. Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90230 PH: 626/330-5803 FAX: 626/330-5503 E-Mail: info@spohnranch.com Website: www.spohnranch.com REP: Aaron Spohn, Kirsten Bradford www.trueride.com SERVICE: Skate park design, construction, operation and insurance. The leader in responsible skatelite, concrete and hybrid parks.

SportaFence Marketing Enterprises, LLC (Sacramento) P.O. Box 340994, Sacramento, CA 95834 PH: 916/715-6287 E-Mail: dgentry@sportafence.com Website: www.sportafence.com REP: Dan Gentry, President; Joan Drayton, CEO/CFO; Alan Mitchell, Sales Agent SERVICE: Professional grade portable fencing 6’ x 10’ with 8-gauge coated wire and retractable wheels.

Sports Turf Solutions (Monterey) 29001 Falcon Ridge Road, Salinas, CA 93908 PH: 831/484-2138 FAX: 831/484-2139 E-Mail: pwood@turftest.com Website: www.turftest.com REP: Parker Wood SERVICE: Athletic field safety testing specializing in G-max testing of synthetic and natural turf sports fields.

SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. (Santa Cruz) 303 Potrero Street, 40-C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 PH: 831/459-0455 FAX: 831/459-0484 E-Mail: steve@ssala.com Website: www.ssala.com REP: Steven Sutherland, Principal SERVICE: Award winning parks & recreation master planning, community workshops/consensus building, construction documentation/administration.

Stantec Architecture Inc. (Sacramento) 1201 J Street, Studio 100, Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: 916/569-2500 FAX: 916/921-9274 E-Mail: paul.marcillac@stantec.com Website: www.stantec.com REP: Todd W. Rhoads, ASLA, Vice President; Paul A. Marcillac, Principal Landscape Architect SERVICE: Parks and recreation planning and design including master planning, facilitation, sports field design and documentation.

Stone Soul (Los Angeles) 5312 Bellingham Ave #1, Valley Village, CA 91607 PH: 310/968-5019 E-Mail: stonesoulmusic@yahoo.com REP: Matt Grey SERVICE: Provide quality entertainment.

Stover Seed Co. (Los Angeles) P.O. Box 861715, Los Angeles, CA 90086 PH: 800/621-0315 FAX: 213/626-4920 E-Mail: john_mc@stoverseed.com Website: www.stoverseed.com REP: John McShane, President SERVICE: Stoverfield seed mixtures, turfgrass and wildflower seed, native seeds for erosion control.

StructureCast (Kern) 2800 22nd Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 PH: 661/833-4490 FAX: 661/280-5626 E-Mail: larry@structurecast.com Website: http://www.structurecast.com/ REP: Larry Turpin, Sales Manager SERVICE: Precast-pre engineered restroom & concession buildings.

SyberTech Waste Reduction Ltd. 13698 Coldicutt Avenue, White Rock, B.C. V4B 3A9 PH: 888/888-7975 FAX: 314/289-2192 E-Mail: rmitchell@swrl.com Website: www.swrl.com REP: Rob Mitchell, President; Shawn Martin SERVICE: Our in-ground trash system, self-watering planters and other products greatly save operational costs.

Terracon (Contra Costa) 5075 Commercial Circle, Suite E, Concord, CA 94520 PH: 925/609-7224 FAX: 925/609-6324 E-Mail: noah.smith@noanderson.com Website: www.noanderson.com REP: Noah Smith, Principal Engineer; Patricia Soto, Aquatic Designer, Project Manager; Watt Lei, Staff Engineer SERVICE: Aquatic design and swimming pool engineering, geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspections, environmental engineering.

TMT Enterprises, Inc. (Santa Clara) 1996 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131 PH: 408/432-9040 FAX: 408/432-9429 E-Mail: matt@tmtenterprises.net Website: www.tmtenterprises.net REP: Matt Moore, Operations Manager; Eric Buckelew, Sales Manager SERVICE: Bulk material supplier: Baseball surfaces, playground materials, top dress sand, topsoil, soil mixes, decomposed granite, organics.

Tri Active America (San Luis Obispo) 178 S. 4th Street, Suite 101, Grover Beach, CA 93433 PH: 800/587-4228 FAX: 805/595-1042 E-Mail: staff@triactiveamerica.com Website: www.triactiveamerica.com REP: Chris Litvinchuk, Co-Director of Sales SERVICE: Outdoor exercise equipment for parks, community centers, active aging communities, schools and other organizations.

TRK Playground Safety, L.L.C. (Madera) 46853 Chukchansi Road, Coarsegold, CA 93614 PH: 559/642-4939 E-Mail: trkplay@gmail.com Website: www.trkplay.com REP: Timothy R. Kelly, CPRS, Owner/ Manager SERVICE: Statewide; playground audits and inspections; attenuation surface impact testing; playground design; and safety education and awareness.

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u Buyer’s Guide Trueline (Riverside) 1651 Market St., Ste B, Corona, CA 92880 PH: 951/817-0777 FAX: 951/817-0770 E-Mail: trueline40@aol.com Website: http://gotrueline.com/ REP: Ed Kruse, Owner SERVICE: Resurfacing of tennis courts, basketball courts, game courts, playgrounds, striping, installation of equipment and refurbishment.

Turf Star, Inc. (Alameda) 2438 Radley Court, Hayward, CA 94545 PH: 800/585-8001 FAX: 510/785-3576 E-Mail: chuckt@turfstar.com Website: www.turfstar.com REP: Chuck Talley, Sales Manager, 800/585-8001 x7928, FAX 800/2411997 SERVICE: Commercial mowing equipment & irrigation.

Verde Design, Inc. (Santa Clara) 2455 the Alameda, Suite 200, Santa Clara, CA 95050 PH: 408/985-7200 FAX: 408/985-7260 E-Mail: derek@verdedesigninc.com Website: www.verdedesigninc.com REP: Derek McKee, Principal; Corbin Schneider, Sr. Project Manager SERVICE: Multi-disciplinary office of landscape architects and civil engineers with a focus on community projects.

Vortex Aquatic Structures Int’l (Riverside) 9106 Pulsar Ct, Ste C, Corona, CA 92883-4632 PH: 514/694-3868 FAX: 514/335-5413 E-Mail: info@vortex-intl.com Website: www.vortex-intl.com REP: Kevin Spence, General Manager SERVICE: Vortex designs and manufacturers Aquatic Playground Solutions: Splashpad(r), Elevation(tm) multilevel interactive structures, Poolplay(tm) and Spray point(tm).

Water Odyssey By Fountain People, Inc. (Hays) P.O. Box 807, 4600 Hwy. 123, San Marcos, TX 78667-0807 PH: 512/392-1155 FAX: 512/392-1154 E-Mail: cthomas@fountainpeople.com Website: www.waterodyssey.com REP: Bill Hachmeister, AFO, National Sales Manager SERVICE: Leading manufacturer of aquatic playground and fountain equipment.

Water Technology, Inc. (Dodge) 100 Park Ave., Beaver Dam, WI 53916 PH: 920/887-7375 FAX: 920/887-7999 E-Mail: info@wtiworld.com Website: www.watertechnologyinc.com REP: Stephen Crocker, Principal, PH: (920) 887-7375, FAX (920) 887-7999, www.wtiworld.com SERVICE: Aquatic planners, designers and engineers. Portfolio includes waterparks, resort/hotel pools, aquatic centers, YMCAs and competition pools Waterline Technologies (Orange) 620 North Santiago Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 PH: 714/564-9100 FAX: 714/564-9700 E-Mail: hwatters@waterlinetech.com Website: www.waterlinetechnologies.com REP: Harry Watters, Branch Manager, Sarah Ortiz, Territory Sales Manager, Chaz Haltom, Territory Sales Manager SERVICE: Wholesale dist. for swimming pool & water treatment.

Waterplay Solutions Corp.

1451 B. Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3 PH: 250/712-3393 FAX: 250/861-4814 E-Mail: info@waterplay.com Website: www.waterplay.com REP: Mike Wright, Director of Sales SERVICE: Waterplay is a world-wide provider of aquatic play features, slide activity centers, urban water features and water management systems.

West Coast Arborists, Inc. (Orange) 2200 E. Via Burton Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 PH: 714/991-1900 FAX: 714/956-3745 E-Mail: vgonzalez@wcainc.com Website: www.wcainc.com REP: Victor Gonzalez, Director of Marketing; Patrick Mahoney, President; Andy Trotter, Vice President-Field Operations SERVICE: WCA provides public agencies, school districts, and colleges with urban forestry management and maintenance services.

West Coast Turf (Riverside) P.O. Box 4563, Palm Desert, CA 92261 PH: 760/340-7300 E-Mail: danielle@westcoastturf.com Website: www.westcoastturf.com REP: Danielle Scardino, Director of Marketing; John Marman, Sales Manager; Greg Dunn, Sales Manager SERVICE: Growers and installers of premium quality sod and stolons, and organic fertilizers.

Whitewater West Industries Ltd 6700 McMillan Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1J7 PH: 604/273-1068 FAX: 604/273-4518 E-Mail: whitewater@whitewaterwest. com Website: www.whitewaterwest.com REP: Steve Brinkel, Vice President and General Manager of Parks & Recreation SERVICE: WhiteWater is the global leader in waterpark design, engineering, manufacturing and installation.

Zasueta Contracting, Inc. (San Diego) P. O. Box 866, Spring Valley, CA 91976 PH: 619/589-0609 FAX: 619/697-6031 E-Mail: azplaygrounds@cox.net Website: www.zasuetacontracting.com REP: Andrew Zasueta, President SERVICE: Playground equipment installation.

ZGolf Food & Beverage Services, LLC DBA Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center (Riverside) 43385 Business Park Drive #220, Temecula, CA 92590 PH: 951/491-8110 FAX: 951/308-1900 E-Mail: kevinl@wedgewoodbanquet.com Website: www.wedgewoodbanquet.com REP: Kevin Lyons, Director of Business Development/Operations, John Zaruka, Founder/CEO; Bill Zaruka, President SERVICE: Professional food and beverage management with a focus on weddings and banquets.

Who Built Creative Builders Inc. (Sonoma) P.O. Box 5207, Petaluma, CA 94955 PH: 707/763-6210 FAX: 707/658-2513 E-Mail: Jana@whobuilt.biz Website: www.whobuilt.biz REP: Jana Gebhardt, Owner SERVICE: Installation of play equipment and athletic equipment.

WLC Architects, Inc. (San Bernardino) 8163 Rochester Ave, Ste 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 PH: 909/987-0909 FAX: 909/980-9980 E-Mail: george@wlcarchitects.com Website: www.WLC-architects.com REP: George Wiens SERVICE: WLC Architects provides sustainable architectural/planning services for recreational projects, including community/senior centers, gymnasiums & theaters.

Xeripave SW (San Joaquin) 251 E. 4th Street, Ripon, CA 95366 PH: 844/799-3777 FAX: 209/599-9219 E-Mail: gary@xeripave.com Website: www.xeripave.com REP: Gary Luiz, Owner SERVICE: Storm water infiltration systems.

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Accomplishments Mill Valley’s Community Center Manager to Retire After Three Decades

Carlene McCart remembers reviewing - and agonizing - over Stuart Kesler’s application for a recreation program coordinator job with the City of Mill Valley in 1985.

On one hand, there were candidates easily more qualified than Kesler, the Santa Rosa kid who’d just graduated from California State University-Chico.

On the other hand, McCart, then the City of Mill Valley’s Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, had a “gut reaction” that this guy was the perfect fit for her tiny, all-hands-on-deck department.

“He was by far the most willing potential employee I have ever seen,” McCart says. “He was sincerely willing to do it all. We were doing everything then, from going out when sprinkler heads broke to putting together all the day camps and childcare and senior events. We needed somebody who’d be able to do anything - grab a plunger, help a senior, whatever it took.”

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gut, and 30 years later, Kesler is now retired from the City of Mill Valley. His last day as Community Center Manager was April 24.

“Stuart’s career with the City of Mill Valley represents the epitome of small town service and dedication,” City Manager Jim McCann said. “He is a sincere, compassionate, and a true believer in the Recreation motto of ‘Parks Make Life Better!’”

“Stuart is a consummate professional in the recreation business,” Recreation Director Jenny Rogers says. “He’s been an amazing mentor for generations of staff that have come through the doors here at the Community Center. When you want to sit with the Buddha, you go sit in Stuart’s office.”

“Stuart takes advantage of every teachable moment,” adds Recreation Supervisor Patty McCulley, who has worked with Kesler for 15 years. “He is creative and always finds a way to make the most mundane of meetings or trainings fun. Stuart is the Recreation Jedi Master, teaching the young Recreation staff how to use The Force and be strong leaders, how to serve the clients well, how to make solid decisions and how to be a positive representative

of the City and the Recreation Department.”

Kesler says he doesn’t take for granted being able to stay with one City for his entire career.

“I feel incredibly fortunate that I was able to start and end my career in Mill Valley,” Kesler says.

“The opportunity the City gave me to grow with the department - it’s just amazing.”

Kevin Miller Selected to Succeed Jim Hardy as City Manager of Foster City

The City of Foster City City Council is pleased to announce that Kevin Miller has been selected as the new City Manager, effective July 1, 2015, upon the retirement of Jim Hardy.

Miller has been with the City of Foster City for 29 years and has served in municipal government for 34 years. Prior to his employment with the City of Foster City he worked for the Conejo Recreation and Park District in Thousand Oaks, California. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration from California State University at Chico. He has served in many professional leadership positions including state president of the California Park & Recreation Society in 2002.

Mayor Art Kiesel indicated that “Kevin has provided consistent, visionary leadership as the City of Foster City’s Director of Parks and Recreation for the past 22 years. In that role, he has been responsible for the management and oversight of the parks,

recreation, and building and vehicle fleet operations for the City.

During Kevin’s tenure as the Director of Parks and Recreation he is credited with creating one of the most dynamic parks and recreation systems in San Mateo County. The City’s Parks and Recreation team, under Kevin’s leadership, has created beautiful and diverse parks with first-rate recreation programing and special events throughout the year. This vision has contributed to Foster City being known as a “Great Place to Live, Work and Play.”

Kevin Miller stated “I am honored and excited for this opportunity. I will bring to this position my passion for community service with a goal of continuing to provide excellent service to the residents of Foster City, our businesses and community partners. This City has a proud tradition of visionary City Councils, great City Managers, and incomparable City employees, all committed and dedicated to the delivery of excellent customer service. I look forward to leading the Foster City team as we maintain and improve upon that service level.”

Jennifer Liu Named Director of Parks and Recreation in Foster City Incoming City Manager Kevin Miller is pleased to announce that Jennifer Liu has been selected to be Foster City’s next Parks and Recreation Director.

Ms. Liu will succeed current Parks and Recreation

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u Spotlight Director Kevin Miller when he becomes Foster City’s next City Manager on July 1, 2015.

Liu has been employed by the City of Foster City since 2005, starting as Recreation Coordinator for Senior and Volunteer Programs and then serving as Recreation Manager beginning in April 2007.

Liu holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Master’s Degree in Recreation from San Francisco State University.

Jennifer started her career in the small corporate fitness niche and then came to Foster City with a strong passion to contribute on a larger scale and to serve others and make a difference in her community. “Foster City is unique, and its Parks and Recreation Department is visionary. It is my intention to build on the Department’s tradition of excellence, service to the community, integrity, passion, teamwork, and vigor,” said Liu. “It is a privilege and honor to work with dedicated staff in a dynamic Department.”

The Parks and Recreation Department builds and creates community through people, parks and programs through its four divisions: Parks, Recreation, Building Maintenance and Vehicle Maintenance. The Director oversees 36 full-time staff and 24 full-time equivalent part time employees who maintain the City’s 24 beautiful parks, offer programs for all ages, coordinate 50 special events per year and maintain the City’s 86 vehicles and

225,000 square feet of facilities.

Incoming City Manager Kevin Miller stated, “I have the utmost confidence that Jennifer, as the next Director of Parks and Recreation, will continue the tradition of excellence that has been the hallmark of Parks and Recreation in Foster City. Jennifer has a passion for the profession and community service and her leadership as Director will assure that our citizens continue to receive excellent public service every day, every contact, every call.” www.montereyherald.com/environment-and-nature/20150302/fornew-parks-chief-monterey-countylooks-to-los-angeles

For new parks chief, Monterey County looks to Los Angeles

“It gives me the opportunity to manage what I love,” Mariscal said.

Mariscal is one of four operations managers in LA’s parks department, overseeing a diverse range of recreation opportunities, including the Cabrillo Marine Museum — the only free Association of Zoos & Aquariumsaccredited aquarium in the U.S. That museum has stayed free with the help of a community support group, something LA uses to expand leisure and recreation opportunities.

While the city works with several nonprofits, the Los Angeles Parks Foundation alone raised more than $3 million in 2013 for local parks.

“Those types of ar-

rangements are critical in an era where public dollars seem to be shrinking,” Mariscal said.

“Government can’t operate every public acre themselves. It takes the community to join in, maybe some other organizations to join in,” Mariscal said.

Mariscal also said he’s written successful grants to acquire and expand open space, which can be difficult in a dense city with nearly 4 million residents.

He praised the reinvigorated Monterey County Parks and Recreation Commission, and urged the public to comment on the recently-released draft of a new strategic plan for the department, which calls on new plans for each county park.

By Jason Hoppin, Monterey County Herald POSTED: 03/02/15, 4:31 PM

To help push its financially troubled parks department forward, Monterey County is turning to an unusual place — urban Los Angeles.

Mark Mariscal, 55, a superintendant of operations for the city of Los Angeles’ parks department and the immediate past president of the California Park & Recreation Society, assumed the top parks post in Monterey County on March 23.

He takes over a department that operates eight parks facilities — several of them remotely located — offering everything from camping to hiking to horseback riding. He said the job offers him a chance to assume a leadership post and open up recreation opportunities for residents.

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Kathie Luecker Vice President of Lincoln Aquatics Passes Away

Katherine Z. Luecker, Vice President of Lincoln Aquatics of Concord, California passed away January 27, 2015 after a year-long battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was 55 years old.

Kathie was a prominent figure in the Aquatics community for over 32 years. Her passion for Aquatics was evident by her vision for products to help pool operators, her fun loving personality extended not only to customers, product manufacturers, swimming pool designers, and to competitors alike.

Kathie and her brother Charlie purchased Lincoln Aquatics in 1987 from their father William Luecker. In 2006, they also acquired the Southern California branch of Lincoln operated by their uncle, Ed Little. In 2014, the company celebrated its 60th Anniversary.

Kathie was a graduate of Oregon State University (1983) and first started her career at Lincoln as a Regional Sales Manager, where she was responsible for the Pacific Northwest region (1983- 2000).

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contact with customers, whether on a pool deck or at a trade show. She was a great listener and took the time to take note of each customer’s needs, tips they had for products, and for the overall improvement of the Aquatics industry.

A major accomplishment that made Kathie very proud was her involvement as one of the founding members of the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP).

This Association is the premier professional group dedicated to the Commercial Pool Operator and Aquatic Professional. This association was founded in 2011 and continues to grow and serve the Aquatic community.

Kathie also participated in many Aquatic groups associated with the National Park & Recreation Association, state level Parks & Recreation Associations across the country, the World Water Park Association, and the International Health & Racquet Sports Association (IHRSA), among others. In 2011, Kathie was presented the Industry Leadership Award by the World Water Park Association.

Kathie is survived by her brother Charlie Luecker, his wife Laurie Luecker, nephews Geoffrey Luecker (Stephani), Michael Luecker, Jason Luecker (Kayla), and Brandon Luecker.

Presidents Message, continued from page 6 able to do that, and I feel very fortunate. I love what I do every day, love the people I work with, and have incorporated my interests into my work, sometimes testing the tolerance of my staff and colleagues!

Lastly, my mom recently passed away at the age of 95, surrounded by her loving family. If you’ve been through this, you know the difficulties you have and the feelings of loss and regret that often accompany such a life event. However, I’m not feeling as much of that loss and regret as I thought I would. We were so blessed to have her on this earth for so long! And to our delight, once she made the difficult transition from independent living to her new home in assisted living, she aged so beautifully, gracefully, and enjoyed every day, still trying to be of service to her fellow “inmates” in the assisted living facility where she lived. The recreation and social activities at her facility played no small role in her successful transition and ongoing care there. I was able to experience therapeutic recreation from the perspective of a family member of a client, and was so impressed with the positive impact it had on my mom and the rest of the family. Hat’s off to my TR brethren in our multi-faceted parks and recreation profession!

Mom was the writer in the family, and helped me with my English and Social Studies homework.

Over the years, she wrote free-lance articles for the Sunday Magazine insert of the Long Beach PressTelegram. They were filled with optimism, passion and a love of life. When I was going through tough times growing up, mom would lovingly give me her famous piece of advice: “This too, shall pass, my son.” The pain of her loss has just about passed, and she taught me you can always get through tough times with the faith that something better is coming around the corner. When you have difficult times in your work, or professional doors to career advancement get slammed in your face, remember that “this too shall pass, my son.” My experience is that something better is in store for you around the corner and you have to keep on moving forward.

And remember to stay in touch with what “lights your fire,” and somehow incorporate it into your work. As they say, you’ll never work another day in your life. It won’t feel like work at all!

Thanks, mom.

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