Hello D6 friends!!
I just realized that I’m not a past (or present) president of anything!!! I better get to work! Lol lol…
I’m Eric Sturm, a retired California State Parks and Santa Cruz County Parks professional. I still work for the county and volunteer for the state (I know - I’m a retirement failure!!). Having put four decades into parks, why stop now??
Trivia: I once found $650k cash in unmarked bills stuck in a sand dune and turned it all in (I know, I know…) Seems it was personal family money of a hostage/ransom gone wrong, and FBI (who lost it) was very happy to see me!! Can you imagine- an entry level ranger-1 driving around town in a shiny new Lamborghini; nothing suspicious with that, no sir.
Nice to meet you all ! - Eric
Original Message:
Sent: 6/21/2024 12:38:00 PM
From: Daniel Meewis
Subject: RE: June District & Section Challenge
Hey D6,
I am Dan Meewis the Recreation Director for the City of Seaside, where I have been since 2015. I have been in the field since 1998, and in that time I have been with the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, City of Eureka, McKinlyville Community Services District, and the Town of Discovery Bay. I am also a past D6 president, and I am currently the Admin Section secretary. My fun fact is I am huge Metal Head, I have seen hundreds of shows where you will find me in the Mosh Pit. I have met numerous artists, and I have collection of dozens of Guitar Picks, Drum Sticks, and other items that I have caught from bands during shows.
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Daniel Meewis
Recreation Director
City of Seaside
Seaside CA
(831) 899-6821
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-21-2024 09:21 AM
From: Nicolas Calubaquib
Subject: June District & Section Challenge
Hi D6!
My name is Nick Calubaquib. I am the Parks and Community Services Director for the City of Watsonville. Over the past 25+ years, I have also served the Cites of Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz and Morgan Hill. I have had the honor of serving as D6 President, the Region 2 Rep on the CPRS State Board of Directors and am currently the CPRS Administrators Section President. Fun fact: Last year I did a 200-mile bike ride with two other Directors from Santa Cruz County to raise funds for local youth programs. Later this year, another Director and I are signed up to swim from Alcatraz back to San Francisco. Living the parks and rec dream!
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[Nick] [Calubaquib]
[Parks and Community Services Director]
[City of Watsonville]
[Watsonville] [CA]
[nick.calubaquib@watsonville.gov]
[831-768-3246]
Original Message:
Sent: 06-20-2024 02:45 PM
From: Jason Hall
Subject: June District & Section Challenge
Hi everyone!
My name is Jason Hall
I work for the City of Watsonville and am the Recreation Coordinator overseeing the Watsonville Youth Center. Fun fact: six months ago, I started a new career with the city of Watsonville's Parks and Community Services after 30 years of working with at risk youth and families in the non-profit sector.
Great to meet you all!
Jason
Original Message:
Sent: 6/20/2024 1:46:00 PM
From: Elizabeth Shea
Subject: June District & Section Challenge
Hello D6!
Last month, CPRS launched monthly CPRS District and Section Challenges. For June, the challenge is to introduce ourselves. Whether you want to share a bit about yourself or simply say "Hi," all introductions will count towards the challenge.
I've started this thread to gather all introductions - so please reply here!
To make it even easier, you can use the template below for your introduction.
Name:
Agency:
Fun Fact:
I will go first...
- Name: Elizabeth Shea
- Agency & Title: City of Watsonville, Impact and Community Engagement Coordinator
- Fun Fact: My first camp experience was when I was a camp leader at the age of 19!
Who's next???
Thank you for participating and Happy First Day of Summer!
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Elizabeth Shea
Impact and Community Engagement Coordinator
City of Watsonville Parks & Community Services
Watsonville, CA
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