Park Development and Operations Section Board service is a chance to grow personally
and professionally, to develop skills, gain unique experience and make lasting connections
with a team of other passionate and motivated and competent professionals. We are
seeking candidates for the open positions of President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary and
Regional Representatives for Regions 2, and 4.
CPRS has a dedicated Board and Staff who support and make the Park Development and
Operations Section Board's job as fulfilling as possible. Headquarters Staff manage the dayto-
day operations of the Society enabling the Park Development and Operations Board to
focus on matters of strategic importance within our areas of expertise and help us improve
the programs and services that we offer to our Section members.
Section Board service also provides these unique opportunities:
• Develop valuable skills in non-profit governance, program planning and strategic
planning
• Expand your network of professional contacts
• Gain recognition from your employer, community, and/or peers
We are looking for candidates with a high professional standard of excellence
demonstrating the following:
• Be eager to do something really meaningful and important to advance the
profession
• Be motivated to contribute to the development of park professionals
• Be willing to accept a leadership role for the future of our state, professional
organization
• Hold active membership in California Park and Recreation Society
• Be a member of the Development and Operations Section at the time of the Election
• Have time to dedicate to fulfilling their responsibilities.
Take a few minutes to consider submitting your name, or that of a colleague, to the
Nominating Committee for review. The Nomination Form and the 2018 Candidate
Information Guide are attached. For more information concerning the responsibilities
associated with these positions and a link to the position descriptions, please go here
Please join us and take advantage of an exceptional opportunity to impact the park
profession in California in a significant way.