Community Announcements

The May edition of the District 3 Download is here! In this issue, we’re excited to share our new Aging Section Representative, details on registration for the Summer Leader Institute, and a quick poll to gather your feedback on upcoming Lunch n’ Learn topics.

Check it out here: https://bit.ly/May25D3download

The March issue of the District 3 Download is here! In this edition, we’re announcing the 2025-2026 Board of Directors, sharing details about a board vacancy, and helping you get ready for conference next week. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/D3March25News

Stay connected and get the latest updates by following us on Instagram and Facebook: @cprsdistrict3.

Kick off 2025 with us—exciting opportunities, events, and adventures await, so dive in and let’s make this year unforgettable!

Volunteer Project
February 5, 4pm-6pm, Oak Hill Park Community Center, 3005 Stone Valley Road, Danville
D3 Gives Back! Join us on Wednesday, February 5, to make no-sew blankets for the victims of the wildfires in Southern California. We have football- and Taylor Swift-themed fleece that was donated at Fall Institute, but please consider bringing LA-themed fleece or whatever theme you would like! Most blankets use at least a yard of a printed fabric and a yard of a solid color fabric.

District 3 Awards & Installation Banquet
February 27, 11am-2pm at the Walnut Creek Center for Community Arts
Purchase your ticket here: https://cprs-district-3.square.site/product/2025-annual-awards-installation-banquet/9?cs=true&cst=popular

5K with D3! (1 Conference Registration will be raffled)!!
February 15, 10am at Lake Merritt, Oakland
Come out and participate in a 5k with D3! Participants will be entered in a raffle to win a free conference registration! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/stfHh24ca9tzp11PA

Tri-Valley Teen Job Resume Review Workshop
Saturday, March 1, 12:00pm-3:00pm at the Dublin Senior Center
The Tri-Valley Teen Job fair is looking for Resume Review workshop volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering your time to help some tri-valley teens, please reach out to Nicki Wanzenried by emailing Nicki.Wanzenried@dublin.ca.gov

Region 1 Social in Sacramento!
March 18, 6pm-9pm, Underground at Empress Tavern, 1013 K Street, Sacramento
You’re officially invited to the Come As You Are, CPRS Region 1 Social to kick off the 2025 CPRS Connections Conference! This social is a total Teen Spirit vibe, so bust out your flannel, Doc Martens and all the moody-but-make-it-cool feels. Huge shoutout to our Rad Sponsors who make this all possible: MRC Recreation, CALA, CivicPlus, Dave Bang & Associates, KYA Group, USA Shade and West Coast Arborists! Thanks to their support, we can keep on rockin’.

To stay updated, follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cprsdistrict3, where we share the latest information on all our events.

The deadline for applications for the 2024 CPRS Awards has been extended to Monday, January 27th at 12 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to recognize excellence in parks, recreation, and community services within District 3!

We encourage all qualifying individuals, teams, and organizations to showcase their outstanding achievements and contributions by submitting an application. Whether you’ve launched a transformative program, completed an innovative project, or demonstrated exceptional leadership, now is the time to shine!

All award recipients will be honored at the annual Awards & Installation Banquet, which will also install new leadership to the District 3 Board, and thank our fearless leader Jessica Wallner and other outgoing board members for their service to us!

Application Details:

• NEW Deadline to Apply: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12 pm.
• How to Apply: Visit our awards website at CPRS D3 Awards Website for detailed instructions and to access the application forms.
• Eligibility: Awards are open to members and organizations within CPRS District 3.

Our review process ensures fairness and impartiality, with applications evaluated by dedicated teams of judges, including eight past presidents of CPRS District 3.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the incredible work happening in our field. If you have any questions about the awards or the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at dscully@moraga.ca.us or 925-888-7036.

We can’t wait to see your submissions!

Cheers!
Donald Scully
Recreation Supervisor, Town of Moraga
CPRS District 3 Vice President

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 CPRS Awards, an opportunity to recognize excellence in parks, recreation, and community services within District 3!

This year, we encourage all qualifying individuals, teams, and organizations to showcase their outstanding achievements and contributions by submitting an application. Whether you’ve launched a transformative program, completed an innovative project, or demonstrated exceptional leadership, now is the time to shine!

All award recipients will be honored at the annual Awards & Installation Banquet, which will also install new leadership to the District 3 Board, and thank our fearless leader Jessica Wallner and other outgoing board members for their service to us!

Application Details:

• Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 24, 2025
• How to Apply: Visit our awards website at CPRS D3 Awards Website for detailed instructions and to access the application forms.
• Eligibility: Awards are open to members and organizations within CPRS District 3.

Our review process ensures fairness and impartiality, with applications evaluated by dedicated teams of judges, including eight past presidents of CPRS District 3.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the incredible work happening in our field. If you have any questions about the awards or the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at dscully@moraga.ca.us or 925-888-7036.

We can’t wait to see your submissions!

Cheers!
Donald Scully
Recreation Supervisor, Town of Moraga
CPRS District 3 Vice President

Elections!

Ballots for elections will hit your inbox on January 16 and remain open until January 21. Be sure to vote and make your voice heard.

Here is what is on the D3 Ballot:

Secretary Nominees:
- Ally Craw, Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District
- Katie Fuerte, City of Newark

Director of Membership Nominees:
- Sydney Turner, Town of Danville
- Perry Nalle, City of Berkeley

Vice President (Presidential Series) Nominees:
- Devynn Darner, City of Concord
- Andrew Mendes, City of San Ramon

SAVE THE DATE! Awards & Installation
February 27, 11am-2pm at the Walnut Creek Center for Community Arts
More information to come!

Social Survey
Let us know what social events you’d like to see in 2025! Fill out this quick survey to help us plan activities and locations.
https://forms.gle/iERs1Eib5aFZ2Hsk6

2024-2025 D3 Professional Grant
The application for the 2024-2025 D3 Professional Grant is now open! If you need funding to support professional training, CPRS membership, or research projects, be sure to apply. Applications are due by January 20, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmGb3LzvYdxWgs1LlM6JhJAYFtu6gtF4oaHbVN9yeaJCTyjA/viewform

2024-2025 D3 Student Scholarship
The 2024-2025 D3 Student Scholarship application is now open! Scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a career in the parks, recreation, community services or related fields. Candidates must be residents of District 3 (Alameda & Contra Costa Counties), attending a college in District 3, or work for an organization in District 3. Candidates must currently be enrolled at an accredited university at the upper division or graduate level. Those currently interning are welcome to apply.  Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf20FS9UN-LP9b4R9u3AyzBjYd5jPonk2ugraxxJfjTvDXmCQ/viewform

Annual Holiday Lunch & Quarter Raffle
Tuesday, December 3 at Cherryland Community Center, Hayward
Join us for District 3's MTV 80's Rockin' Holiday Lunch & Quarter Raffle! Celebrate your support staff and catch an exclusive session on New Trends in Customer Service with Rebecca Sermeno from the City of Emeryville.

When: Tuesday, December 3 from 11:30am-2:00pm

Where: Cherryland Community Center 278 Hampton Road, Hayward, CA 94541 

 Price: $25/person (lunch included)

All-in raffle option for $30!

New this year! Agencies, please bring 1 basket for every 5 attendees—or purchase one by Nov 26, and we’ll assemble it for you for $25! Don’t forget, all raffle funds support the CPRS District 3 Scholarship Program!

Register here: https://cprs-district-3.square.site/product/cprs-district-3-holiday-luncheon-raffle/8?cs=true&cst=popular

View the flyer here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oabz4kJ-1_uPcFLj3Ho-BUAd2tl83X0C/view?usp=sharing

HEY BIG THREE!

We’re excited to announce that Fall Institute Registration is NOW OPEN!

Register here: https://cprs-district-3.square.site/product/cprs-district-3-fall-institute/7?cs=true&cst=popular

When: Thursday, November 7 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where: Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
Cost: $30 for CPRS members | $35 for non-members | Students/part-time staff: $20

Our lineup of speakers is sure to be championship-winning, but if you’re feeling fearless and want to take the stage, we’d love to hear from you! Interested in speaking? Fill out the form here by 10/21: https://forms.gle/YfYDvoqR4knBJmQt6

Post-Institute Social:
Join us for a themed trivia night at Roadside 22 (5439 Clayton Rd Suite E-F, Clayton, CA 94517) right after the event. Not a trivia fan? No problem—come hang out and enjoy the fun anyway! We hope to see you there!

We would like to thank our fabulous sponsors: Kaizen Labs, MRC Recreation, and KYA group!

If you have any questions, you belong with D3, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Ally Pethebridge
D3 Director of Public Relations
ally.pethebridge@cityofconcord.org
925-671-3017

HEY BIG THREE!

Are you ready to enter your Fall Institute Era? We've got some big reputation news coming your way soon, with registration details dropping later this week. But for now, we wanted to make sure you don’t fumble and miss the save-the-date info.

When: Thursday, November 7 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where: Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
Cost: $30 for CPRS members | $35 for non-members | Students/part-time staff: $20

Our lineup of speakers is sure to be championship-winning, but if you’re feeling fearless and want to take the stage, we’d love to hear from you! Interested in speaking? Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/YfYDvoqR4knBJmQt6

If you have any questions, you belong with D3, so don’t hesitate to reach out. Otherwise, we’re just shaking it off and gearing up for an epic event!

All too well,
Ally

Please join us for our General Membership meeting at Hacienda de las Flores Park in Moraga on 9/24 from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the park while learning about the latest D3 board activities.

Share your ideas for new educational and networking opportunities and join the conversation.

The event & breakfast is free, but please register at tinyurl.com/D3GenMem24 so we know to expect you and can prepare breakfast accordingly!

MRC Recreation supports this event! Please visit at https://mrcrec.com/ 

Hello Epic Youth & Teen Program Professionals!

Your YTRS Chairs, Matt Delmartini (Orinda) and Angela Freitag (Concord), are ready to get things rolling again!

District 3 hopes you had an excellent summer season and cannot wait to hear about it at our upcoming YTRS D3 Meeting on Tuesday, August 20! Join us for a Summer Debrief & Idea Roundtable where we can discuss our summer successes, failures, and highlights. Get ready to review important questions and comments about summer programming and upcoming fall events, and share your insights & ideas for the future!

Please RSVP for YTRS on August 20! https://forms.gle/HUcLmXx3aBgsvUUb8

We are also excited to say that we will be restructuring our meetings a bit to incorporate more specific topics and guest speakers. Have an idea? Please let us know in the RSVP form 😊

Zoom Meeting Details

Topic: YTRS D3 Meeting

Time: Aug 20, 2024 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81679527580?pwd=8bG3TprIEKM1JUbpf8JTFsH6BC0FSb.1

Meeting ID: 816 7952 7580

Passcode: 908380