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District 10 Weekly Email - December 17, 2025

  • 1.  District 10 Weekly Email - December 17, 2025

    Posted 12 hours ago

    Hi D10 & Friends!

    District 10 News

    Discover what is new that is happening in District 10, with information on all the events, resources, and more!


    2025/2026 D10 Award Nominations Open

    Don't miss out on the chance to recognize the AMAZING people, programs, or facilities in your agency.

    Nominations are now OPEN for a variety of categories, including some new ones:

    Career Achievement Award 

    • This award will recognize a retiree within a member agency or organization who has made significant and lasting contributions to District 10, CPRS, and the Parks and Recreation profession.

    Coveted Leadership Award

    • This award recognizes a recreation professional who has provided outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to District 10 through demonstrated involvement for at least ten years.

    Individual Impact Award (NEW)

    • This award honors an individual who has made a significant impact on the parks and recreation profession within District 10 over the past year.

    Agency of Distinction Award (NEW)

    • This award recognizes a parks and recreation agency that has demonstrated outstanding support and commitment to District 10 and the advancement of the parks and recreation profession within District 10.

    Most Valuable Part-Time Player Award

    • This award recognizes part-time employees who make outstanding contributions to their agency and the community.

    Parks Make Life Better Award

    • The Parks Make Life Better Award honors a District 10 agency, facility, park, Special event, or program that demonstrates creativity and innovation in meeting community needs or enhancing service delivery.

    Distinguished Volunteer Award

    • This award is presented to an individual or an organization in recognition of their contributions to the community, profession, or member agencies.  

    CPRS Connected Community Award (NEW)

    • The Connected Community Award recognizes an agency that has developed an outstanding and effective marketing initiative or campaign that successfully connects residents to recreation and community services.

    D10 JEDI Award (NEW)

    •   The D10 JEDI Award recognizes agencies that demonstrate leadership and commitment to building communities where everyone can live full, dignified, and connected lives.

    Nominations are due February 24, 2026, but don't wait to submit!

    For questions, contact Mark Freeman at markf@ggcity.org

    CPRS D10 A&I Banquet Save the Date

    Get ready D10! A&I Banquet will be here soon!

    Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

    Location: Fullerton Community Center

    More info to come!

    District 10 Mentorship Program Lunch & Learn #1 Recap

    Lunch and Learns are back!

    On December 16, over 15 participants were able to gain tips and tricks on how to recruit, retain, and inspire staff. Hosted by Teneale McCullough, City of Lakewood Community Services Supervisor, each attendee was able to gain valuable insight on what it means to recruit staff, how to train them into the superstars we want them to be, how to encourage them to return, and how to develop them for years to come.

    Weren't able to make it? Click the link to view a PDF of the presentation: Staff Management Lunch & Learn #1 


    Events & Deadlines

    CPRS Awards of Excellence Applications

    The deadline to submit is December 18, 2025. 

    District 10 Training

    Thursday, January 22 | 9:00am - 2:00pm

    More info to come!

     

    RLTC x LURPA

    Saturday, February 7 | 9:00am - 1:00pm

    More info to come!

     

    District 10 Student Scholarships Applications

    The deadline to apply is February 9, 2026.

    For questions or more information, please email Amanda Kubik at akubik@cityofmissionviejo.org 


    CPRS Sections Events & Deadlines

    Admin Section Exec Talks

    Tuesday, January 6, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Zoom 

     

    CPRS Member Survey: JEDI Initiative

    Only takes 5 minutes!


    District 10 Community Resources

    D10 Shoutout!

    District 10 is home to a number of incredible agencies!

    Check out the City of Huntington Beach for a recap of their most recent Parents Night Out!

    City of Huntington Beach Parents Night Out 

    Do you have a program, event, or staff member that you would love to highlight?

    The D10 Shoutout will shine the spotlight every week on the people, places, and stories that make our district so special!

    Share your story and 1-2 pictures to cprsdistrict10@gmail.com, and you can be highlighted next!

    Dues Relief

    D10 provides Dues Relief to remove a financial barrier that would prevent members from attending events, trainings, and or renewing their membership. 

    All D10 members are encouraged to apply. Non-CPRS members are encouraged to apply to receive membership.

    Click Here for Dues Relief Form

     

    Submit Your Pictures! 

    Do you have some cool photos and want to show off your awesome Staff?!  Submit your pictures today for a chance to be featured in various media throughout District 10. 

    *Submissions will be continuously

    Submit Here!

     

    Job Opportunities

    Parks and Recreation Coordinator (Full-Time)

    City of Fullerton

    Under general supervision a Parks and Recreation Coordinator organize, coordinates, oversees and participates in the activities of one or more parks and recreation programs at a community service center or other location; leads/oversees assigned staff and performs related work as required.

    Deadline to Apply: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM


     

    Thank you,

    Your 2025-2026 D10 Board

    Connect with Us! 



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    Travis Ramsdell
    Recreation Coordinator
    City of Westminster
    Westminster CA
    (714) 548-3677
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