Welcome

Welcome CPRS District VII. District VII, located in California's Central Valley, is home to over 200  Parks and Recreation professionals in  agencies serving Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties. The Parks and Recreation professionals serving the population of District VII are committed to "Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs.


Presidents Message



It is very exciting to have so many outstanding professionals working together. I would invite all members to attend a board meeting this year and have your voice and input heard. There will be many opportunities for networking and to expose new employees, policy makers and commissioners to the benefits of being involved with this professional organization.

The Board is working on an action plan to put the results of or District VII survey to work.  The action plan discussion will be at the top of the agenda for all meetings this year.  The board reviewed the goals from last year and deleted the accomplishments and added new ones to give direction on what was determined to be the priorities. 

 

CPRS District VII

2008-2009 Goals:

 

1. Support and continue to incorporate States Ends Policies in District VII.

 

2. Specific areas will be targeted in our fundraising activities, i.e. scholarships, PAC, special programs, etc.

 

3. Create an action plan to implement District VII needs assessment results. 

 

4. Offer more opportunities for parks to be more involved within District VII.

 

5. Offer training for Aquatics staff within District VII


About CPRS

"Advancing California's park and recreation profession"

Founded in 1946, the California     Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) was established to provide park, recreation, leisure and community service professionals and interested citizens with the knowledge and   resources to enhance their leadership role in creating community through people, parks and programs. CPRS is a nonprofit, professional and public interest organization with more than 4,000 members who create community:

 • providing recreational experiences to        individuals, families and communities 

• fostering human development

• promoting health and wellness

• increasing cultural unity

• facilitating community problem solving

• protecting natural resources

• strengthening safety and security

• strengthening community image and sense of place

• supporting economic development

CPRS membership is well-distributed, with 86 percent of park and recreation agencies in California boasting at least one CPRS individual member. In addition, over 182 park and recreation agencies are themselves CPRS members.

The society is governed by the Board of Directors composed of eleven elected officers. With eight full-time staff, the society works to meet the needs of the profession and consumers in areas of legislation, member services, education and information. CPRS maintains a headquarters in Sacramento, California.

CPRS is organized geographically into districts and by special interest sections. The fifteen districts and seven sections are governed by CPRS members who provide local and/or specialized training programs and networking opportunities at the community level.

"The California Park & Recreation Society provides education, networking, resources, and advocacy for California’s park and recreation profession."

For more information on the California Parks and Recreation Society click here.

Facility and Program Spotlight

              

Clovis Recreation Center   Tulare Skatepark Grand Opening Reedley Seniors Barbeque

McDermott Fieldhouse Trip

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On August 14th, 2008, the District VII General membership meeting was held at the beautiful McDermott Fieldhouse in Lindsay. After the Board of Directors meeting, the General Membership meeting and a mexican buffet lunch, District VII members were given a tour of the recently opened facility.

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Member Spotlight

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Bob Brown - City of Hanford