Things I've done as your Parks and Recreation DirectorÂ
Everyone can make promises, but let me show you what I have already accomplished.
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Partnered with EAST and AGFC on the fish habitat program at Lucas Pond
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Established and doubled the size of the VIP league
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Establish an Adult Softball League
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Tripled the amount of auditorium bookings annually (the next event is Oct 17)
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Approval to build a playground at the Scott McCormick Sports Complex
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Started working with engineers and contractors towards spillway repairÂ
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Helped establish a Veteran's Park and wrote all of the copyright request for the sign
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Established an annual event at the Veteran's ParkÂ
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Worked with local donors to replace dugouts and fences at some of our older properties
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We transitioned from a veterans parade to a veterans event that was very successfulÂ
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We have a successful pageant organization that rents the auditorium 6 times a year for events
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Made safety upgrades to the complex
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A complete complex rehaul and cleanup that is still in progress
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Updated the Championship Signs at the complex and created a new system to keep up with how those are maintained and kept on record
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Installed and programmed security cameras at all of the parks and recreation properties.Â
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Repairs at Yale Cabins (still in progress)Â
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Repaired structures at the park and created a winter projects plan for staff
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Piloted junior life guard program at the pool and Camp Cannonbal
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Implemented a park cleanup plan (on going project)Â
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Cleaned out old storage at various parks and recreation propertiesÂ
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Auditorium remodel(currently in progress)
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Even before I was Parks and Recreation Director I organized these events (some annually):
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New Years Eve Ball Drop
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Slik Nikel Concert
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State Championship Ribbon Cutting
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Pool Movie Nights
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The Homecoming Bonfire
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Veteran's Event
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This year we added a 250th Celebration at Centennial Park to celebrate the 4th of July. I have always been involved in events, decorating the town for Christmas, cleanup days, and other community projects.
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