Friday Education Sessions
9:00am-10:00am Education Sessions
10:15am-11:15am Education Sessions
11:30am-12:30pm Closing Keynote
9:00am - 10:00am
Breaking Away from the Herd
Jamie Sabbach - President/CEO, 110% Inc.
Session Description: Because no organization can possibly fulfill the burden of offering “something for everyone”, it is important that today’s organizations analyze their community’s most critical needs followed by operational methods and service offerings. These fundamentals allow for the discovery of the best and most responsible ways to serve your community, to spend and invest taxpayer resources so that what is truly essential is no longer compromised in favor of what is popular or discretionary, and to ensure that you are not simply following the herd.
Don’t Compromise on Good Design
Marie Mai PLA, ASLA, CPSI - Principal, Callander Associates
Melissa Ruth PLA, ASLA, CPTED, QSD/P - Senior Associate, Callander Associates
Christine Engel - Community Services Director, City of Woodland.
This educational session will provide practical tools and tips to give participants confidence in advocating for a more inclusive approach to park planning and design. The session will explain what ‘inclusive’ means, why an inclusive approach to park development is important, and how to avoid compromising that goal in park planning, outreach and design. The speakers will bring real world examples and engage the participants in thoughtful dialogue about challenges and roadblocks they face.
Compassion Fatigue: What's on Your Plate? (Part 1)
(2 Parts - Second part 10:15-11:15)
Sharon McGloin MSOD, MS, CTRS - President, Experiential Alternatives
Are you tired? Do you take on more than you can handle in the course of a week? Are you overwhelmed with everything that is on your plate? Join me to learn about your own levels of compassion fatigue, burnout and compassion satisfaction along with strategies for the beginning of a blueprint towards self care and becoming your best self.
Not Another Survey!
Keith Fulthorp, Ed.D, PPS - Associate Professor & Internship Coordinator, Cal. State Long Beach
Terry Robertson, Ph.D. - Professor and Dept. Chair, Cal. State Long Beach
Laurel Richmond - Associate Professor, California State University Long Beach
Survey fatigue is a thing. Participants, customers, and staff can become overwhelmed with endless satisfaction and program evaluation surveys. Identify three alternative program evaluation methods to help measure, demonstrate, and communicate results.
10:15-11:15
Creating Immersive and Engaging Experiences
Keri Schwab - Associate Professor, California Polytechnic State University
Marni Goldenberg - Professor, California Polytechnic State University
Bill Hendricks - Associate Dean, California Polytechnic State University
This session will introduce and apply emerging and meaningful approaches to programming, through the concept of designing structured experiences for program participants. Experience design is an extension of traditional programming that focuses on the participant experience through absorption, immersion, passive and active engagement. This session introduces the foundations of experience design and how to transform an agency’s programming to emphasize contemporary program planning and co-creation of participant experiences.
CPRS STRIKE TEAM -Dealers in Hope, Resilience and Reinvention
Kevin M. Miller - Retired City Manager/Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Foster City
Tara Gee - Park Planning & Development Superintendent, City of Roseville
Session Description: The Strike Team is a select group of experienced Park and Recreation Professionals who have come togeather to help members navigate the challenges of today and the future. A focused discussion with options and alternatives for members to adapt , evolve and remain optimistic about the future .
Compassion Fatigue: What's on Your Plate? (Part 2)
(2 Parts - First part 9:00-10:00)
Sharon McGloin MSOD, MS, CTRS - President, Experiential Alternatives
Are you tired? Do you take on more than you can handle in the course of a week? Are you overwhelmed with everything that is on your plate? Join me to learn about your own levels of compassion fatigue, burnout and compassion satisfaction along with strategies for the beginning of a blueprint towards self care and becoming your best self.
Speed Coaching For Students & Raising Stars
Kris Farro MPA, CPRP, CPO - Recreation Manager, City of Brentwood Parks & Recreation
Positively impact your career today! Participate in multiple one-on-one coaching sessions with leading industry professionals from around the state including Managers, Superintendents and Directors. Learn from their insights and experiences as you discuss your personal goals, interests and ambitions. A wealth of professional knowledge and mentorship to help guide your career!
The Parks and Recreation Fiscal Toolbox
Tim Seufert, MPA - Managing Director, NBS
Traci Michel - Director of Parks & Recreation, City of West Sacramento
Matthew C. Slentz - Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
Local governments in California are perpetually challenged for revenues: This includes recreation and park departments and districts. This session will provide an overview of the many revenue tools that are in the park rec toolbox. This session will provide practical revenue options, including various case studies The toolbox includes: Special taxes/CFDs, Benefit Assessments, GO Bonds, Development Impact/Quimby Fees, General Fees, Set asides/dedicated funding, Non-profits/NGO. The learning outcomes are: understand various financing/funding options; recognize planning strategies; and review case studies on implementation and ongoing maintenance
Schedule subject to change.