SCRPA Spring 2020 Issue

SOUTH CAROLINA RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION

Honoring the past.

Looking to the future.

Celebrating 75 years of creating community through people, parks and programs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS The Association Report.................................................................................5 #HeresWhatsHappening Snapshots............................................................6 Going Green with Event Vendors in Charleston County...........................8 Moving Away from Single-Use Plastics in Charleston........................10-11 Improving Air Quality in Spartanburg County..........................................12 Bags to Benches in Rock Hill.......................................................................14 SC Energy Office Offers Financial Assistance..........................................14 SCRPA 75th Anniversary (Part 1)..................................................... 15-30

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Kevin Stiens Spartanburg County

Secretary Marie Creasey-Smith City of Greenville

Eastern VP Nathan Dawsey Florence County

President Elect Randy Woodard Charleston County

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THE ASSOCIATION REPORT Kevin Stiens

Jim Headley

Dealing with Unprecedented Challenges in 2020 On behalf of the SCRPA Board of Directors, you are in our thoughts as we all cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our profession is facing a challenging situation that is unprecedented and evolving at a rapid rate. In the future, when we look back at this health crisis, we will reflect on how the changes we made will improve the quality of life for our citizens for the next 75 years. While there are lots of meetings and events scheduled, please stay tuned to the SCRPA website as we anticipate changes could be coming.

This issue of the magazine focuses on “Going Green”. As parks and recreation professionals we see the vital role that our parks and programs play in ensuring we are protecting and improving our communities through the implementation of sustainable practices.

The Association continues to focus on professional development and providing

quality educational opportunities for the parks and recreation professionals in our state. During the first quarter of 2020, we were excited to offer the following opportunities to our membership: Park Maintenance Institute (January 21 – 22 at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia), Southern Leisure Management and Trends Institute (February 6 -7 in Columbia) and The Programming Summit (February 26 – 28 in Hilton Head Island). These were fantastic opportunities to continue our education process and grow as professionals, while networking with peers. Additionally, we would like to thank all of those that have been involved in the planning process to ensure that these quality educational opportunities are available to our membership.

We are extremely excited about our 2020 SCRPA Conference that will be held in Spartanburg, September 14-16, and we look forward to celebrating the Association’s 75th year anniversary.

As we celebrate SCRPA’s 75th Anniversary in 2020, we look back at some of the association’s amazing history inside this issue. This spring we will be releasing our commemorative 75th Anniversary hardcover book. Find more details about how to order the book at www.SCRPA75.com. Help us celebrate the past and look to the future of this great organization!

As you continue to have a positive impact on the health and wellness of the community you serve, please let us know if there is anything that you need.

Yours in public parks,

Kevin & Jim

NOTE: We are in the process of rescheduling Spring classes and seminars - watch your email and the SCRPA website for new dates.

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(Above) The Spar tan bu rg County Pa rks Depa rtment offers a Pa rent’s Ni ght Out once a month and it’s qu ick ly becomi ng one of the most popu lar activ ities offered! Pa rents get a brea k and know they’re droppin g th eir ch ild ren off at a sa fe pla ce where they are ser ved pizza for din ner, cupcakes for dessert and enter tai ned for 5 ho urs!

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Going Green with Event Vendors: Reducing waste and working to comply with plastic regulations in Charleston County

By Sarah Reynolds, Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission

While agencies can make huge strides in going green through internal measures, sometimes working with outside vendors can be a challenge. The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is proud to be located in a county that has banned many single-use plastics and food packaging items as well as polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) for food vendors. This regulation fits in well with CCPRC’s core values and previous measures to be eco-friendly, but can be difficult when it comes to working with partners, particularly food vendors at special events.

Starting with the Lowcountry Cajun Festival in 2011, CCPRC made strides to support conservation efforts through waste collection at the agency’s special events.

Through work with partners and volunteers, CCPRC instituted “resource and recovery stations” in place of trash cans where event-goers as well as vendors sorted and deposited their waste in bins for recycling and composting.

Waste was then transported to local recycling centers and compost facilities. The project took a lot of effort, but in its first year, 87% of the Lowcountry Cajun Festival’s waste was recycled or composted. This is quite a feat when considering the event hosted over 9,000 attendees at James Island County Park. Resource and recovery stations were then implemented at all major CCPRC festivals and continue to divert waste from area landfills today.

Additionally, vendors selling food products at the Lowcountry Cajun Festival and other large CCPRC events were encouraged to use compostable products to reduce the overall amount of waste being dumped in Charleston County’s landfill. CCPRC even began offering a “green discount” vendor fee for those who opted to use no Styrofoam packaging in their food service.

Throughout the course of an event, CCPRC staff conducts on-site inspections to ensure vendors are following vendor guidelines. Vendors who disregard these guidelines are not considered for future events. Special events staff also educate vendors about Leave No Trace ethics and the environmental costs of Styrofoam packaging. Additionally, staff gives them tips and sources to find eco-friendly alternatives.

In January 2020, Charleston County officially adopted the banning of single-use plastic products including bags, straws and Styrofoam. CCPRC is requiring its vendors to also adopt this policy at all of the agency’s events that utilize food vendors. While this is the first year of the plastic ban, CCPRC is excited to join forces with the county to promote sustainability to preserve our area’s beautiful landscapes and waterways.

Special events staff educate vendors about Leave No Trace ethics and the environmental costs of Styrofoam packaging.

Additionally, staff gives them tips and sources to find eco-friendly alternatives.

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Moving Away From Single-Use Plastics for a Greener, Cleaner City By: Bethany Doman, City of Charleston Recreation Marketing Coordinator & Katie McKain, City of Charleston Director of Sustainability

As of January 1, 2020, operations throughout Charleston are now required to eliminate use of single-use plastic and polystyrene items, carryout containers, food packaging items and merchandise bags.

The new regulations focus on single-use items that can’t be recycled or composted and were paired with a community-wide transition program to move Charleston residents, businesses and organizations away from using single-use plastics, including reusable bag and straw giveaways and business transition support. The new guidelines apply to all commercial and nonprofit operations including: concession/event vendors and food trucks, farmers markets/stands and takeout stands, schools and government offices, grocery and liquor stores, restaurants and bars and retail stores. These new measures are about cleaner streets and waterways, and preserving the beauty and livability of Charleston for generations to come.

For the local recreation departments, all concession stands and the grill counter at the Charleston Municipal Golf Course are now offering plastic straws and have removed all Styrofoam containers and single use plastic bags. They are working with local vendors to locate paper or recyclable serving materials, such as plates, lids, silverware, etc.

“Even when disposed of properly, wind and water can easily move single-use plastics and they all too often end up littering our streets and waterways. Beyond the scenic issue, a bigger concern is microplastics getting into the food chain - in that way, plastics not only affect wildlife health but human health too,” said Katie McKain, Director of Sustainability for the City of Charleston.

McKain has been encouraging residents to shop with reusable bags and either skip the straw or utilize a reusable option - she even received grant support to giveaway reusable bags and straws to residents and nonprofits in need.

“It’s a behavioral change that is simple, but like any change, needs to be incorporated as part of a routine to stick”, McKain says. Pairing the transition to reusable bags and straws with the new regulations should mean big reductions in waste and increased rates of recycling and composting in Charleston.

In Charleston, our environment is essential to our economy. This ordinance is designed to protect the engine of our economy and livability of our City so businesses, particularly those influenced by tourism, and residents can continue to enjoy what the beauty and bounty of Charleston’s waterways offer for generations to come.

All information and resources about the regulations are posted online at www.charleston-sc.gov/plastic.

“Even when disposed of properly, wind and water can easily move single-use plastics and they all too often end up littering our streets and waterways. Beyond the scenic issue, a bigger concern is microplastics getting into the food chain - in that way, plastics not only affect wildlife health but human health too.”

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Improving Air Quality, One Free Tree at a Time By: Michael King, Spartanburg County Parks Department

Like many areas across the south, Spartanburg County is going through a period of rapid growth, and with that comes rapid deforestation. In December, Spartanburg County Parks partnered with TreesUpstate to host an Arbor Day Tree Giveaway at Cleveland Park in Spartanburg. The program, supported through a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, provided 150 free trees to area residents.

Eight different species of trees were available and volunteers from TreesUpstate were on site to offer advice on tree planting and long term care.

“We are excited to be able to continue to be able to offer free trees through this great program and our partnership with Duke Energy,” said Joelle Teachey, TreesUpstate’s Executive director. “It’s a great feeling knowing that 150 trees will be planted in the Upstate and will help to improve our air quality.”

“We are thrilled by the public response and how open TreesUpstate has been to partnering with us to bring this program to our residents.

We are already planning for a larger event in 2020 and can’t wait to share it share it with the community.”

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A recreation coordinator for Spartanburg County echoed this sentiment. “We are thrilled by the public response and how open TreesUpstate has been to partnering with us to bring this program to our residents. We are already planning for a larger event in 2020 and can’t wait to share it share it with the community.”

Over the next twenty years, the total benefits of these 150 trees include: an energy savings of 379,463 kilowatt hours; storm water runoff savings by intercepting more than2.7 million gallons of rainfall; air quality improvements by absorbing and intercepting pollutants such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter; reduce energy production needs; and reducing 567,874 pounds of atmosphere carbon dioxide through CO2 sequestration and decreased energy production needs.

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Bags to Benches By: Amanda Heckroth, Marketing Coordinator, Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism

The City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) Department is currently participating in the Trex recycling program, Bags to Benches. We learned about this program from our colleagues in Tega Cay, SC, who are also participating. You may want to look into this program for your agency.

The Bags to Benches program in Rock Hill is operated by Rock Hill Clean & Green, a city-sponsored volunteer organization that promotes litter reduction, beautification, and recycling through public awareness, education and special events.

Through this initiative, community members are encouraged to recycle their household plastics bags and wrap at any PRT recreation center (Boyd Hill, Emmett Scott, Fewell Park and Northside), within a designated six-month period. Types of plastic that can be collected include: ice bags, grocery bags, cereal box liners, bubble wrap, bread bags, produce bags, newspaper sleeves and food storage bags. These plastics are not typically collected through curbside recycling services.

Rock Hill Clean & Green board volunteers collect the recycled plastic from the recreation centers, weigh the collected material, and deliver it to a Trex recycling partner (which include a variety of grocery and retail stores). Once 500 pounds of plastic is collected, Trex will recycle the plastic into an Earth-friendly bench for one of our parks!

The Rock Hill community has fully embraced this program, and we are on our way to earning our first bench. For more information, visit: www.trex.com/recycling/recycling-programs.

South Carolina Energy Office Offers Financial Assistance to Fund Projects The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff – Energy Office offers financial assistance to qualifying entities to help fund projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation. The ConserFund loan and Mini-Grant programs are both available to public entities including state agencies, local governments, public colleges and universities, technical colleges, and K-12 public schools, as well as 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

The ConserFund loan program is designed to support the implementation of energy-efficient improvements that provide long-term cost reductions and energy savings.

The program offers loans from $25,000 to $500,000 with a 1.5 percent interest rate, and terms of up to 10 years. All applications are subject to a technical and financial review. Typical projects have included lighting retrofits and solar photovoltaic systems. Funding is subject to availability, but the ConserFund program is open for applications year-round.

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More information can be found at www.ENERGY. SC.GOV/Incentives/Conserfund.

The Mini-Grant program is a competitive grant that is focused on funding high-impact demonstration projects that offer educational value. The maximum award value is typically $5,000, though exceptions above this amount may be considered. Applications are evaluated on a variety of criteria including energy savings, payback period, visibility, and educational value. Applicants are encouraged to leverage funds from multiple sources in order to maximize the energy-related benefits of their project. The Mini-Grant program has served to fund basic efficiency measures, such as lighting retrofits, but also more unique projects such as a solar aerator system and an electric vehicle charging station. Funding for this program opens at the start of each fiscal year in July, with a brief application window. More information on the Mini-Grant program is available at www.ENERGY.SC.GOV/Incentives/Grants.

Honoring the past.

Looking to the future.

Celebrating 75 years of creating community through people, parks and programs.

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Reflecting back. Looking forward.

By Jim Headley, SCRPA Executive Director

Seventy five years ago, the world was a challenging place for South Carolina residents and the country. The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, World War II was ending, and businesses and schools were not accomodating to all types of ethnicities and races.

It was in that world that caring, concerned community leaders banded together to form a fledgling nonprofit that would grow into a change-making, innovative organization that positively affects and improves the landscape for all people throughout the state.

The South Carolina Recreation Society was born – which would become South Carolina Recreation & Park Association (SCRPA) in 1988.

Through consciousness raising, education, the passing of federal and local laws, and decades of dedicated advocacy by community leaders, agency staff, individuals, and residents, there are more parks, expanded programs, and greater recreation choices for all residents.

My park and recreation journey began when I was hired to join SCRPA on April 1, 1987 as the first full-time Executive Director. The organization had an impeccable reputation and was continuously growing and adapting to address everchanging community needs. Each year new programs and opportunities to serve our members were introduced that were collaborative, creative, and just unheard of in 1945. I have now been with the association for 33 years and couldn’t be more thankful to be a part of it. I am so very proud to be at the helm as we join together to embark on the next 75 years!

I can only imagine that the first Chairman, William H. Harth Sr., was both excited and a bit humbled by the enormous task that lay before him back in 1945. Starting a new organization charged with creating groundbreaking programs – and what would eventually become the successful organization we all know today – had to be a bit overwhelming.

to park and recreation professionals throughout South Carolina. We work to stay on top of the unexpected challenges professionals in our industry face in their jobs every day.

If we all stop for a moment to take a collective look back at just how far this association has come over the past 75 years, it is breathtaking. However, standing still and resting on our laurels is simply not possible because new community issues continue to emerge, and SCRPA members must grow and change to address them.

As I look forward to the future of this great association, I know that success is inevitable because of the combined strength of the wonderful people who make it up – our agency members, corporate partners, and of course the Board of Directors who guide us.

Join me as we celebrate this remarkable milestone together – the 75th anniversary of South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association!

Much has changed since our founding in 1945, but we continue to develop and expand our programming and outreach

Our Mission

The South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the professional development of its members and advocacy for parks, recreation and tourism opportunities in South Carolina.

Page 16 Imagess: 1. SCRS meeting, 1945-46; 2. First membership application, 1946; 3. Special Events Handbook, 1966; 4. Exhibit Hall display, 1946; 5. SCRS Board, 1964-65

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Timeline of the Organization The first 25 years…

In this issue we highlight key South Carolina Recreation Society (SCRS) milestones from 1945 through 1970.

The summer issue of SOUTH CAROLINA magazine will highlight 1971 through present day.

1884: McPherson Park in Greenville (originally named City Park) is established – one of first known parks in South Carolina.

November 1945: The South Carolina Recreation Society (SCRS) is organized at the Recreation Institute, sponsored by the South Carolina Conference of Social Work.

February 21, 1955: SCRS is incorporated.

November 6-7, 1947: First Annual Meeting of SCRS is held in the Senate Chamber of the State Capital.

May 14, 1955: First Annual State Tennis Tournament is held in Florence.

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1946: The Society founders hold a meeting to further the goals of recreation.

Plans are formulated for a recreation clinic to be held in November 1946 to invite and further encourage others to join the proposed Society.

August 1953: First annual Invitational Softball Tournament is held in North Charleston.

Little League Rule Change: Franchise fee will be $20 per league, and teams may not play exhibition or postseason games – all games must be played in their respective leagues.

First Convention is held in 1946.

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1961: A class action suit is filed to integrate the parks and in July, an order was issued for the state parks to comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1954.

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Page 18 Images: 1. Eighth Annual Convention program, 1953; 2. SCRS membership card, 1948; 3. Logo patch given out to first place winners in swim meets, 1954; 4. A family enjoys a picnic in Santee State Park, June 1956; 5. A family enjoys a picnic at Hunting Island State Park, June 1956

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1967: The South Carolina General Assembly passes legislation creating the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) which is governed by the PRT Commission; SCRS holds one of nine seats on the commission.

Summer 1964: State parks are re-opened on a limited basis in the summer of 1964.

Cleveland Park in Greenville is one of the first integrated city parks to open.

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1963: U.S. District Judge J. Robert Martin orders the state parks to desegregate by Sept. 8, 1963.

June 20, 1966: State parks are returned to full operation under the leadership of Gov. Robert McNair.

In the face of racial integration, the South Carolina state legislature votes to close all state parks.

1966: SCRS works with - and helps push through the SC Statehouse - the formation of the Clemson University Department of Recreation and Park Administration.

The new division opens led by first Chair Dr. Herbert Brantle and with two faculty, Drs. Brantley and Thomas Johnson.

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South Carolina Recreation & Park Society celebrates 25th Anniversary.

Oct, 25-27, 1970: Annual Conference is held in Columbia – theme is “Celebrating 25 Years of Professional Growth.”

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June 5, 1968: The name of the organization is changed to The South Carolina Recreation and Park Society (SCRPS).

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History of the Organization 1945-1954 In November of 1945 at the Recreation Institute, sponsored by the South Carolina Conference of Social Work, the South Carolina Recreation Society was organized with Mr. William H. Harth Sr. being elected as Chairman.

In the Spring of 1946, Mr. Harth still vitally interested in a South Carolina recreation society, solicited the help of Dr. Harold Meyer of North Carolina. Dr. Meyer came to Columbia and discussed with the following interested people, the hows and whys of establishing a society.

These persons were Mr. Harth, Mrs. Edna Gentry, Mrs. Mary Alva Roof, Mrs. Christine Ruff, Miss Louise Gayle, all of which were from Columbia, Mr. Art Jones of North Carolina, Mr. Oka Hester and Mr. Charles Graves both from the State of Georgia. These individuals are known as the founders of our Society.

These founders of the Society decided to have an organization meeting to

further the goals of recreation. All State Recreation Directors and their supervisory staffs were invited. Also represented were the State Forestry Commission, Girls Scout and YMCA groups, making a total of 70 present.

From this group of recreators plans were formulated for a recreation clinic to be held in November 1946 to invite and further encourage others to join the proposed society.

A slate of officers was proposed to be presented at the November clinic as follows: Mr. W. H. Harth of Columbia as President, Miss Virginia Proyty of Charleston as Vice-President, Miss Adele Minahan of Columbia as Secretary, Galen Elliot of Lancaster as Treasurer, and Mrs. Mary Alva Roof of Columbia as Program Chairman.

First logo of the association

At the statewide recreation clinic, sponsored by the Columbia Recreation Department November 13th and 14th, all mayors throughout the state were invited to attend

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as well as all leadership on the various recreation programs. To further the membership in the society; churches, industrial, military and sponsoring groups were also invited to attend. The hard work of our founders in sponsoring the first endeavor reaped its reward as a total of 159 responded. At closing session, Mr. Galen Elliot proposed that a statewide Recreation Society be organized and presented a Constitution and by-laws, which were adopted. The South Carolina Recreation Society became the South Carolina Recreation and Park Society. Former Senator James.

H. Hammond presided.

In the 1950s, increased mobility and leisure time were brought about by road improvements, the abundance of automobiles, and relative affluence.

South Carolina adopted a more utilitarian design philosophy for the parks in order to meet growing demand and began providing modern and convenient facilities. Substantial increases in visitation created a need for increased maintenance and upgrades.

Mobility impacted recreation at the most desirable parks, often to the neglect of many local parks. Coastal parks became the locations of choice.

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[The aforementioned section of history of the organization was verified by Mrs. Christine Ruff and Miss Louise Gayle, two of the founders of the South Carolina Recreation Association November, 1965 and SCRPA staff.]

1955-1970 On February 21, 1955 the South Carolina Recreation Society was incorporated.

With the growth of the organization, and multiple special events sponsored by the Society, the need to incorporate was apparent. Through the effort of President William Moore, Mr. George Drawdy,and Mrs. Elizabeth Rame this was accomplished at no cost to the Society. Since there was no legal authorization for the being of the Society, the incorporation gave some protection to its individual members, “To unite in one organization of all recreation leaders in South Carolina to foster and maintain high standards of the professional qualification training and ethic, to improve and expand recreation and to promote desirable recreation legislation, to function in such a manner as will further the interests of the recreation, movement and it personnel in South Carolina.”

The civil rights movement affected the parks as it did all areas of society.

Separate facilities had been provided for white and black citizens, although they were never equal as claimed. In 1961, a class action suit was filed to integrate the parks and in July, an order was issued for the state parks to comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1954. The SC Attorney General responded by closing all the parks in 1963. By the following summer, however, they were opened on a limited basis, and by 1966 they were returned to full operation both by the people’s weill

and the political process led by Gov. Robert McNair. It was a true testament to the value of the parks system to the citizens of South Carolina.

Modeled on the University of North Carolina and Indiana University recreation and park administration programs in place at the time, the Clemson University Department of Recreation and Park Administration, led by first Chair Dr. Herbert Brantley, opened in 1966 with two faculty, Drs. Brantley and Thomas Johnson. In 1967 four additional faculty were hired: Drs. Revis Frye, Gordon Howard, Jim Sellers and Marvin Keith, the originator the Outdoor Lab concept.

By the fall of 1967, the department had approximately 120 students.

In 1967, the General Assembly passed legislation creating the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT), governed by the PRT Commission, whose primary functions were to promote tourism in the state, operate the state parks system, and assist local governments in the development of recreation facilities and programs. South Carolina Recreation Society (now SCRPA) held one of nine seats on the commission.

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On June 5th, 1968 the name of the Society was changed to read, South Carolina Recreation and Park Society, with the names of Paul K. Fuller, Ben Boozer, Joe Beam, Nola Spain and Tony Orsini appearing on the new certificate. This change was made in order to conform with the National Recreation and Park Association.

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To the pioneers in the field of recreation, the people of the State of South Carolina are grateful. Their contributions will long be remembered.

• William H. Hearth Sr. - Columbia • Miss Corrinne Jones - Columbia • Herman F. A. Lange - Columbia • C. West Jacocks - Columbia • Mrs. Mary Alva Roof - Columbia •Daniel H. Jones - North Charleston The Society has been a contributing factor in public and private recreation in South Carolina, a guiding influence in the lives of thousands of children and adults alike. To answer the question, “What is recreation?” is simple – recreation is something no one can do without, it’s a vital part of people doing every day living.

[The second section of history of the South Carolina Recreation and Park Society was complied November of 1965 by Eleanor Nibler, Historian, and SCRPA staff.]

SCRPA history will continue in Summer 2020.

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Page 19 Images: 1. Luncheon meeting, 1945-46 2. Play Day ribbon, 1954 3. Luncheon ticket, 1946

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Past SCRPA Presidents 1945...................Organized 1946.....William H. Harth Sr. 1947.....William H. Harth Sr. 1948.....William H. Harth Sr. 1949............. Sidney Dunlap 1950................Danny Jones 1951............ Herman Lange 1952.................Harry Bryan 1953.......... C. West Jacocks 1955............ William Moore 1954.........Raymond Massey 1956................G.E. Drawdy 1957............Matt Goyak, Sr 1958.................. Billy Jeffers 1959............Frank Beckham 1960.................... Frank Hill 1961................Jack Vaughn 1962.................... Carl Hust 1963..........Harmon Baldwin 1964.................. Sim Wright 1965................. Robert Reid 1966................Danny Jones 1967..................Ben Boozer 1968....................P.K. Fuller 1969....................Joe Beam 1970.............Wallace Prince 1971.......... Herbert Brantley 1972............ Gary Mcjunkin 1973................. Russell Hart 1974............... Luther Glenn 1975.................John Sellers 1976................. Doyle Allen 1977..................Ben Boozer 1978.................. Billy Jeffers 1979................Larry Gahan 1980.................John Green 1981................. Steve Gantt 1982............. Jack Holeman

1983 ............ Paul B. Ellis, III 1984................Tim Eubanks 1985 .......... Rodney Langley 1986................. Bob Brooks 1987................. Jack Disher 1988................ Debbie Wall 1989................ Buster Smith 1990...................Phil Powell 1991...................Susan Britt 1992............ Terry Rhinehart 1993................ Paul Wieters 1994................ Gary Stuber 1995....... Howard Silverstein 1996.............. Ed Thompson 1997.......... H. Glenn Parker 1998............ Angela Prosser 1999.................Gary Mixon 2000........Cynthia Robinson 2001................. John Taylor 2002.................. Joe Eason 2003.................. Jeff Caton 2004.............David Bennett 2005.............Brian Sanders 2006............Tom O’Rourke 2007....... Ann Cunningham 2008....................Willis Lee 2009............... Kevin Walsh 2010............... Phil Macchia 2011...................... Jan Cox 2012......................Joe Ross 2013................Mark Sexton 2014............... Don Shuman 2015..................... Jeff Metz 2016................. Eric Stewart 2017............Lawanda Curry 2018......................TJ Rostin 2019...................Doyle Best 2020................ Kevin Steins

Fascinating Facts Cost of Living: 1945 AVERAGE COST OF NEW HOME

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$60/month Today: $1,215 (1-bedroom apartment)

DOLL HOUSE

$3.19 Today: $179

COST OF A GALLON OF GAS

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$1,020 Today: $37,000 FIRST CLASS POSTAGE STAMP

3 cents Today: 55 cents

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• “The Lost Weekend” starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards • Top songs of 1945 include “Sentimental Journey” by Les Brown and Dorris Day, “Rum & Coca-Cola by The Andrews Sisters, “Til the End of Time” by Perry Como

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Profiles of Our Member Agencies City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Recreation Department Established: 1948 City Population 1945: 6,600 (approx) City Population 2020: 31,000 (approx) In its early years the department helped to support Aiken as “The Sports Center of the South.” As the City grew, the department served to enhance the community’s quality of life by operating a variety of facilities, parks, playgrounds and trails. The department is divided into Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Athletics divisions. Staff liaisons serve on the City’s Recreation Commission, Senior Commission, Arts Commission and Accommodations Tax Committee. The department has been the recipient of many regional and national awards. www.cityofaikensc.gov

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission Recreation Department Established: 1968 County Population 1945: 142,980 (approx) County Population 2020: 401,738 (approx) The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commissio (CCPRC) improves the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. CCPRC operates 11,000 acres of property, including regional parks, beach parks, landmark fishing piers, waterparks, boat landings, cottages, a historic plantation site, interpretive center, equestrian center, marina, climbing wall, challenge course, campground and event facilities. CCPRC also offers a variety of recreational services including festivals, camps, programs and more. www.northcharleston.org

City of Florence Recreation Services and Tourism City Chartered: 1871 County Population 1945: 19,283 (approx) County Population 2020: 37,800 (approx) The Recreation Services and Sports Tourism Department strives to enrich the lives of the citizens of the City of Florence. This department is responsible for the creation and implementation of recreational activities and programs as well as bringing local, regional and national sports tournaments to Florence. The department is responsible for a trail system, 10 playgrounds, five community centers, teen center, tennis center, soccer complex, and dozens of athletic courts and fields. www.cityofflorence.com

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The following pages are profiles of a portion of our member agencies who have submitted information for SCRPA’s 75th Anniverssary publications. The Commemorative hardcover book will include expanded agency details and many more photos! If your community would still like to submit information and photos for the book, go to www.SCRPA75.com for details. All submissions due by April 10, 2020.

Georgetown County Parks & Recreation County Founded: 1769 County Population 1961: 29,000 (approx) County Population 2020: 63,000 (approx) Founded in 1769, Georgetown County is one of the four oldest counties in the state. Our Parks & Recreation department began with the City of Georgetown in 1947, but was eventually transferred to the County government where we became our own department in 2005. We serve the needs of citizens in three key areas: recreation, parks maintenance, and aging services. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Georgetown County residents & visitors. www.gtcparks.org

City of Goose Creek Recreation City Established: 1961 City Population 1961: 5,000 (approx) County Population 2020: 46,000 (approx) Goose Creek did not yet exist in 1945, when SCPRA was founded. The general area was known as Mt. Holly and consisted of a Post Office, a train station and two general stores with a population of about 500. The City of Goose Creek was formed in 1961 with an estimated population of 5,000. Today, that population has grown to over 46,000. The Special Purpose District served by Goose Creek Recreation increases the Department’s reach to over 60,000. www.cityofgoosecreek.com

City of Greenville Parks and Recreation City Incorporated: 1831 City Population 1945: 35,000 (approx) City Population 2020: 68,563 (approx) The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to improve the quality of life of Greenville’s citizens and visitors by providing first-rate parks and recreation services, improving neighborhoods, and maintaining exceptional public facilities. The Department manages 35 parks occupying more than 747 acres of land, coordinates year-round athletic and youth programs, operates six community centers, and manages a zoo. The Department’s dedication to developing and perpetually sustaining some of Greenville’s most iconic and cherished green spaces, like Falls Park, is an indisputable cornerstone of the city’s vibrancy.

www.greenvillesc.gov

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Profiles of Our Member Agencies Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Recreation Department Established: 1968 County Population 1945: 150,000 (approx) County Population 2020: 514,213 (approx) The mission of Greenville County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism is to enhance the quality of life in Greenville County, South Carolina through the provision of park facilities and recreation services that promote the health and well-being of our people, our community, our environment, and our economy. Nationally accredited and locally celebrated, Greenville County Rec seeks to elevate the field of parks and recreation within our community through unrivaled customer service and programming. www.greenvillerec.com

City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation City Chartered: 1891 County Population 1945: 5,600 (approx) County Population 2020: 7,764 (approx) The City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation exists to promote a wholesome, affordable and valuable recreation program for people of all ages and all abilities. The benefits of recreation are designed to meet the physical, mental, cultural, and social needs of our community and visitors, while enhancing the overall quality of life in Hartsville. www.hartsvillesc.gov

City of Newberry City Established: 1789 County Population 1945: 7,500 (approx) County Population 2020: 10,337 (approx)

Photo: City of Newberry

The Recreation Department was established in 1956 under the direction of Mr. Paul K. Fuller. Mr. Fuller was awarded SCRPA Professional of the Year in 1979 and inducted into the SCRPA Hall of Fame in 1996. In 1999 the Department was renamed Parks & Recreation and in 2007 Parks, Recreation & Tourism. The Department has 12 full-time employees and operates 9 divisions: Parks, Recreation, Tourism, Conferencing, Arts, Tennis Center, Recreation Complex, Special Events and Trees. www.cityofnewberry.com

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Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission Commission Formed: 1969 District Population 1969: 16,000 (approx) District Population 2020: 57,000 (approx) The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) is a special purpose district formed in 1969 to serve community members living in the Lexington County portion of School District Five. Five Commissioners appointed by the Governor of South Carolina are responsible for policy making decisions and setting goals for the future development of the agency. ICRC operates five parks, Crooked Creek Park, Melvin Park, Mungo Park, Saluda Shoals Park and Seven Oaks Park which provide an array of recreation opportunities for youth, adults, seniors, and individuals with special needs. www.icrc.net

Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission Recreation Commission Established: 1968 County Population 1969: 44,000 (approx) County Population 2020: 238,000 (approx) The Lexington County Recreation Commission was created by an act of the Legislature in 1968 as a Special Purpose District. The Commission as an active, functioning body with employees began operations in January, 1970. The organization began with no facilities and no budget and has since developed the many facilities and various programs enjoyed by the citizens today. On July 1, 1980, Lexington County Council requested the Commission absorb into its operation an existing senior citizen program, then administered by Richland Lexington Council on Aging. On July 1, 1982, we unofficially became the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission. Since 1968, our organization has offered a variety of programs for the community including youth & adult athletics, wellness & fitness, after school & summer camps, and senior programs including Meals on Wheels. The organization also maintains a variety of parks and facilities.

www.lcrac.com

City of North Augusta Parks, Recreation & Tourism City Incorporated: 1906 City Population 1945: 2,630 (approx) City Population 2020: 23,584 (approx)

Photo: City of North Augusta

The North Augusta Parks Recreation and Tourism Department is essential in bringing enjoyable quality of life to the citizens of North Augusta. In 1975 the first phase of Riverview Park, the hub of North Augusta’s parks and recreation facilities, was established. In 1992, the 94,000 square foot indoor Riverview Park Activities Center was added to the park. With all the additions through the years, Riverview Park and NAPRT have provided tremendous use and entertainment for the community and visitors. www.northaugusta.net

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Profiles of Our Member Agencies City of North Charleston Recreation City Founded: 1972 City Population 1972: 18,000 (approx) City Population 2020: 116,000 (approx)

Photo by: Adam MacConnell

The City of North Charleston Recreation Department is committed to providing leisure programming and facilities to the citizens of our city.

Our aim is to provide recreation opportunities in a wholesome family atmosphere. A wide range of programs can be found through our various facilities. The many facilities include over 30 neighborhood parks and 21 community centers. Various recreational and community activities, and much more can be enjoyed in and around complexes located our city. www.northcharleston.org

City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism City Began Providing Parks and Recreation Services: 1920s City Population 1945: 19,000 (approx) City Population 2020: 74,300 (approx) The Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) Department maintains 1,300+ acres including 33 parks, four recreation centers, trails, greenspace and streetscapes. Park settings include athletic facilities, gardens, kayak/canoe launches, pools, cycling facilities and an indoor sports and event center. Our programs include afterschool, art, sports leagues, environmental education, outdoor recreation, senior programs, therapeutic recreation, travel, youth/teen programs and special events. We are guided by City Council, Commissions, Advisory Committees, the City’s strategic plan and our department’s master plan.

www.cityofrockhill.com

Spartanburg County Parks Department County Founded: 1785 County Incorporated: 1976 County Population 1945: 135,349 (approx) County Population 2020: 313,888 (approx) The Spartanburg County Parks Department currently operates 30 parks across 814 square miles. The Department is also responsible for 7 community centers, 7 senior center sites, 7 after school sites, 6 summer camp sites, 20 playgrounds, 65 athletic fields, 15 tennis courts, 6 disc golf courses and numerous other amenities. Other offerings include special events and a wide range of programs for residents of all ages. www.spartanburgcounty.org

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75th Anniversary Opportunities There are still opportunities to participate in SCRPA’s 75th Anniversary!

SCRPA Agencies & Agency Members 1. Submit Community/Agency Information Submit information and photos from your community. Also, if you have memorabilia or photos from past SCRPA events, conferences or magazines, we want to see that, too. Deadline is extended to: April 15, 2020. Full details at www.SCRPA75.com.

2. Submit a Note of Congratulations Submit a congratulations message to SCRPA for their 75th Annivesary. Notes will appear in the Commemorative Book and Summer magazine issue. Messages must be 25 words or less (we reserve the right to edit for content). Include your name and agency. Fee is just $25 per message and a portion of the proceeds go to SCRPA’s scholarship program. Submit at www.bit.ly/SCRPA75message 3. Advertise Congratualate SCRPA with ads in the anniversary book and summer magazine issue. Contact Todd at info@pernsteiner.com or 952-841-1111 for details.

4. Pre-Order 75th Anniversary Books with FREE SHIPPING! The commemorative SCRPA hardcover coffee table book will be a trip down memory lane – celebrating 75 years of parks and recreation in the state. This is a great way to see how things have changed over the years. Pre-order your book

by April 30, 2020 to receive the special rate of $29.95 and receive FREE shipping. A limited quantity of books available at the Annual Conference while supplies last. Don’t miss out!

Order books online at www.SCRPA75.com or use the order form below.

Anniversary merchandise will also be available at the Annual Conference while supplies last. Merchandise profits go toward the SCRPA Herman F.A. Lange Scholarship fund and costs of anniversary book production.

Commemorative Retro Anniversary Lunch Box

h2go® Water Bottle Note Pad & Highlighter Package

SCRPA Corporate Members 1. Advertise in Upcoming Publications • 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book Deadline: April 15, 2020 • Summer 2020 magazine Includes more SCRPA anniversary information and the full 2020 Membership Directory; all Summer 2020 advertisers also get a complementary same-sized ad in the commemorative book.

Deadline: April 24, 2020 • Fall 2020 magazine Includes expanded 2020 Annual Conference information Deadline: June 25, 2020 Value-added advertising packages are available. Contact Todd Pernsteiner at 952-841-1111 or info@pernsteiner.com for full details.

2. Submit a Note of Congratulations See details at left 3. Pre-Order 75th Anniversary Books & Buy Merchandise See details at left 4. Be Included in the Commemorative Book and 2021 Buyer’s Guide All current SCRPA Corporate Members and 2020 Annual Conference Exhibitors will be listed in the commemorative book and 2021 SCRPA Commercial Buyer’s Guide. Membership dues and/or exhibitor registration must submitted and paid in full by May 15, 2020.

Merchandise subject to change.

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