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TITLE: DIRECTOR'S REPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept and file Director's Report.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Attached is the Director's Report for November, 1994.
EXHIBITS;
1. Director's Report - November, 1994.
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November 15, 1994
TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
FROM: Recreation Supervisor I
DIRECTOR'S REPORT - NOVEMBER 1994
ADULT SPORTS
The Adult Sports is currently well into their Fall Adult Softball season. Adult Basketball
is at the midway point of their completion. All leagues are progressing smoothly with last
scheduled games slated on December 16, and January 27, for softball and basketball
respectively.
Adult Sports staff recently assisted Special Event staff at the Department's Annual
Haunted Mansion, these "crazed" individuals represented patients from an insane asylum
as they were a big hit in scaring the pants off of unsuspecting participants of the
Haunted House. Staff commented that the roles they played were not much of a stretch
for Jill Prichard and her slightly maniacal staff.
YOUTH SPORTS
Youth Sports staff is busily preparing for the "huge" Youth Basketball season that begins
Saturday, December 3. More than 700 area youngsters are expected to compete in this
very popular Department program. Staff are currently training new staff, coordinating
equipment and uniforms and placing youngsters onto designated teams. The Youth
Sports section's next event is the Annual Baseball Clinic, a week long event scheduled
for mid-January.
AQUATICS
Carl Pope forwards the following information from the Carlsbad Aquatics Center:
1. Carlsbad High School Water Polo is wrapping up their regular season this week,
with the team continuing on to the GIF playoffs.
2. Carl has just completed teaching a 44 hour Emergency Response First Aid
Course. This course is the highest level of First Aid Training short of EMT training,
. and in addition to Carl serving as instructor, his leadership has inspired four of his
current employees to enroll to become future instructors of the course!
3. November 12, signalled the completion of the 2nd round of shooting film in the
Track Video Program. This program consists of film being shot at the Aquatics
Center of individual swimmers and their strokes. Swimmers had the opportunity
to witness their strokes from the side and front and 45 individuals took advantage
of this program.
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SENIORS
Seniors had the opportunity to take advantage of a wide fare of activities during the
month of October at the Department's Senior Center. Lively seminars covered the
subjects of the News Media and Television and Home Organization of Files, Important
Papers, Etc.
Two excursions sold out as nearly 70 people enjoyed trips to Big Bear and Big Bear
Lake and the San Diego Mission and Sierra Museum in Presidio Park.
One final lively discussion group met as The League of Women Voters reviewed the
ballot propositions with discussion both pro and con.
PARKS
Fred Burnell reports that Tree Crew personnel have begun preparation for the Annual
Carlsbad Tree Lighting Ceremony that takes place in downtown Carlsbad during the
month of December. Staff spends many hours in stringing lights and offering technical
assistance to organizer so to ensure the Ceremony goes off smoothly. Harding
Community Center staff assists organizers, led by Gian Lauro and also provides day of
event equipment and person power to make the event the "special event" that it has
become
The Parks Division is coordinating the work of La Costa Youth Organization volunteers
installing the irrigation at Aviara Oaks Middle School fields. The baseball field portion of
this complex is planned to be seeded by December 1, 1994.
Also the Parks Divisions along with Carlsbad Rotary Club has installed a new preschool
(tot-lot) playground facility at the Scout House building in Holiday Park. Finishing
touches are currently being completed and the tot lot opening is scheduled for
December.
DAYTRIPPERS
The wildly popular trip to the Pasadena Rose Parade is fast approaching. Two different
options for transportation to and spectating at this world famous parade are available,
and tickets sell out fast. Daytrippers next trip will be to the Los Angeles Garment District
on Saturday, January 28, 1995.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Special Events Section has just completed a busy Halloween season as they
executed two events simultaneously and successfully during these dates. On Saturday,
October 29, staff held a fun Country Halloween Carnival at Stagecoach Park as hundreds
of youngsters enjoyed games, entertainment, food and prizes during the afternoon's
festivities. Later that evening many of the same staff opened up the Halloween Haunted
House that remained open for the next two nights as well, The Haunted House played
Hundreds of people over the 3 days and in staff's estimation, was the finest production
of this annual event to date.
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Special kudos go to Supervisor, Robin Bettin and Special Events Coordinator, Marc
Beasley for their tireless work in the week leading up to the event, and then the work
they performed in supervising staff and troubleshooting during the 3 days of the event!
Upcoming events for this section include: Winter Teen Dance - December 2, at Calavera
Hills Community Center and Winter Youth Camp December 19-23, also at Calavera.
EMPLOYEE NEWS
The Recreation Section excitedly greets two new employees as Jennifer Canceller! and
Becky Falk take over the positions of Office Specialist/jack of all trades at Stagecoach
and Calavera hills respectively. This front line position interacts with the public more than
any other and takes a very special person and personality. Good luck to both these fine
people as they embark on their recreation carers.
The Recreation Section has just named their employees of the quarter awards for the
period of July through September. The recipients were as follows:
Andy Meade - Adult Sports/Triathlon
Barbara Allen - Agua Hedionda Lagoon Clerk
Marc Beasley - Special Events
Regina Meade - Adult Sports/Triathlon
Diane O'Keefe - Kruger House Preschool
Susan Fradelis - Kruger House Preschool
Congratulations to all these fine recipients!
JIM BRADSHAW
c: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
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