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Common Good vs. Individualism in Parks & Recreation FALL 2013 SOUTH CAROLINA RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION Bring the Pool to Them Building a New Generation of Recreation Programmers Mount Pleasant Expands Senior Services Center SCRPA MEMBER DIRECTORY INSIDE!

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Page 1: South Carolina Recreation & Parks Magazine Fall 2013

Common Good vs. Individualism in Parks & Recreation

Fall 2013

SOUTH CAROLINAReCReatIon & PaRks assoCIatIon

Bring the Pool to them

Building a new Generation of Recreation Programmers

Mount Pleasant expands senior services Center

sCRPa MeMBeR DIReCtoRy InsIDe!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Magazine

Association Report ............................................................................ 5

Parks: The Centerpiece of Redevelopment .................................... 6

Recipe for Excellence ........................................................................ 9

Bring the Pool to Them ................................................................... 10

Building a New Generation of Recreation Programmers .............12

Mount Pleasant Expands Senior Services Center .........................14

Common Good vs. Individualism in Parks & Recreation ..............16

The Evolving Future Park & Recreation Agency Will Be? ............ 18

Member Directory Members by Agency.......................................................................... 1

Individual Members ......................................................................... 10

Commercial Members ......................................................................12

Retired Members ..............................................................................12

Student Members .............................................................................12

SOUTH CAROLINAReCReATION & PARkS ASSOCIATION

CBM Branch: Scott Wilhide (p) 803-767-0393 [email protected]

ELM Branch: Tom O’Rourke (p) 843-762-2172 (f) 762-2683 [email protected]

EMB: Shaniqua Simmons (p) 843-740-8505 (f) 745-1057 [email protected]

PRM Branch: Jon Woodsby (p) 864-595-5356 (f) 593-5363 [email protected]

RAP Branch: Leslie Reeves (p) 803-359-9961 (f) 359-9092 [email protected]

SCAP Branch: Johnny Davis (p) 843-784-5136 (f) 784-5172 [email protected]

Student Branch: Pam Davis(p) 864-467-8008 [email protected]

Wellness Branch: Tripp Clark (p) 803-359-3658 [email protected]

BrANChES

SCrPA EXECUTIVE STAFF

Executive Director: James E. Headley [email protected]

Membership Services Coordinator: Melissa Williams [email protected]

ADVErTISEr INDEX

Churchich Recreation and Design ...................................................17

Cunningham Recreation .................................................................... 4

General Recreation .............................................. Inside Front Cover

Musco Lighting ..................................................................................19

Playgrounds of the Carolinas ...........................................................15

Playworld Preferred ..........................................................Back Cover

R.J. Thomas Manufacturing .............................................................11

The Parking Place ............................................................................... 3

Wood + Partners ................................................................................ 7

Thank you to our advertisers for your help in supporting SOUTh CArOLINA recreation and Parks magazine. We kindly ask members to please support our advertisers. Interested in advertising? Contact Todd Pernsteiner at 877-694-1999 or [email protected].

2013 Board of Directors

President: Mark Sexton (p) 803-329-877 (f) 329-8786 [email protected]

President Elect: Don Shuman (p) 864-676-2180 (f) 288-6499 [email protected]

Vice President: Jeff Metz (p) 803-642-7652 (f) 293-2051 [email protected]

Secretary: Jessica Campbell (p) 803-642-7648 [email protected]

Treasurer: Eric Stewart (p) 864-343-6353 [email protected]

Past President: Joe Ross (p) 843-389-27856 (f) 667-0934 [email protected]

Central VP: David Linder (p) 803-329-5672 (f) 329-5677 [email protected]

Eastern VP: Callie Wise (p) 843-280-5605 [email protected]

Southern VP: Jason Woodrum (p) 843-884-0832 (f) 884-0254 [email protected]

Western VP: Chris Barrineau (p) 864-862-4675 [email protected]

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Laurie Helms, City of rock hillSarah Reynolds, Charleston County PrCChris Pounder, Charleston County PrCPaul Ellis, greenville CountyBonnie Fitz, horry County

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• Over 100 SCRPA business partner members and other state park and recreation associations.

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We hope your fall programming is going well. As of this writing, we even have a brief moment of fall-like weather. When the Association adopted the Vision statement that Parks and recreation Creates Community through People, Parks and Programs, it conveyed what SCrPA would like. A vision statement identifies what the company would like to achieve or accomplish. A good vision statement also provides the inspiration for the daily operations of a business and molds its strategic decisions. It should also be short in nature.

What helps separate us from other businesses/professions is the first P- PEOPLE. The parks and programs part will never happen on its own without the people. Our profession has been blessed with so many good people over the course of our 68 year history that care about their communities and have been empowered with the resources and leadership that creates that sense of community.

Over the last year, we have seen three great professionals recognized by their respective communities. We want to briefly highlight these three very different people. Each of them not only served their communities with excellence but also gave back to the profession. They all had different styles but the bottom line is they all cared and all served our profession very well.

Phil Powell, the Director of Town of Cheraw Parks, recreation and Cultural Services retired two years ago. Phil was one of the nation’s best small town park and recreation directors in the country. he came to the Town of Cheraw in the mid 70’s and stayed for the next 36 years! During that time, Phil’s vision and caring for “his” community grew “just a recreation department” to a department including parks, trails and the arts community. he helped transform the town image and our profession’s image to show that recreation is much more than a ball and a bat. Phil served our Association as President in 1990. The Town honored Phil this past April by naming a field after him at Arrowhead Park, which he helped build.

Ed Thompson came to the City of rock hill in 1983 from rock hill School District Three ’71-’78 (Northwestern hS) and the rock hill YmCA ’79 – ’83. Ed’s attention to detail helped not only SCrPA but the City of rock hill. Ed’s ability to communicate the message of sports tourism helped the City of rock hill become the cornerstone of economic development for the City of rock hill. So much so, that in 1990 the City won the South Carolina governor’s Award for Tourism for hosting the NSA girls World Series in rock hill. Since 1986, through Ed’s ability to have sports tourism numbers tracked by staff, the city has realized over $170 million in direct economic expenditures in sports tourism, not to mention the jobs created and image of the city. Ed served the Association in 1996 as President. Friends of the rock hill Community honored Ed with a statue of children at play in glencairn garden.

Gary McJunkin officially became Director of the Cooper river Parks and Playgrounds in 1966. he actually had volunteer coached and prepared the fields in North Charleston after his service with the US Army in 1953. mr. “mac” has positively influenced more kids and family’s than most of us will ever know. mr. mac started the State’s first therapeutics division within the recreation Department. he served the Association (then Society) as president in 1972 and was the Society/Association’s treasurer for 15+ years. mr. mac also has served on the Dixie Youth State and National boards for over 35 years. In July at the state DYB Tournament in North Charleston, he was honored for his 60 years of service to our profession and the City of North Charleston.

We can only hope that each of us can continue to strive to build upon what these three professionals accomplished and gave to our profession. They always put the People first in their personal lives and their professional lives.

Jim & Mark

ThE ASSOCIATION rEPOrT by Jim headley and mark Sexton

Phil Powell

Gary McJunkin

Ed Thompson

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It is no surprise that parks have served as a catalyst for redevelopment for decades. As we turn through the pages of

American history we find that open spaces have been used to reinvigorate cities and add value to communities since before the turn of the century. Olmsted’s vision for Central Park in New York City, “...as the first real park made in this country...1”, took rocky, marshy, and pastoral lands and transformed it into an oasis for the nation’s largest city. The adjacent properties, arranged around the park, have become some of the most sought out real estate in the world.

According to the Trust for Public Land’s publication, measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System, the property value of land adjacent to significant parks of good or excellent condition will increase in value on average 5-15% 2. In contrast, this value will go down for properties adjacent to parks that are in poor condition or ”problematic”. Other major direct income and tax is produced by parks through out-of-town tourist spending as well as in-town direct spending from local patrons. As these parks often become the central space for festivals, art exhibits, and other cultural events, the surrounding commercial properties and businesses directly benefit from increases in business and sales, which in turn increases their property value. It

“Parks: The Centerpiece of Redevelopment”

BY DAVID mALCOm Wood + Partners Landscape Architects

How strategic planning for new and renovated parks can be the game changer for economic development, increased

property values, and higher quality of life

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is suggested that properties within 600’ of a park will have an increase in property value 3 and many times properties beyond that distance will also have increased values. The key to success for redevelopment, however, is in the planning, design and long term care of parks.

Both large and small cities can benefit from new or renovated parks, however, the most successful parks utilize key strategies which will maximize the return on investment. Below are key strategies or ‘ The 5 P’s To Planning Successful Parks for redevelopment’.

1. Position in the Market Place. It is vital to understand the social, economic, and geographic qualities of the site in which you are going to be placing a park or renovating an old park property. Understanding the demographics, adjacent land uses (both current and future) and other nearby parks, will give design direction for the new park. many times, however, it is the new park investment that is the catalyst for a larger redevelopment project. In these projects you must be able to forecast the evolution of the park and its surrounding context in the future.

Placemaking for People. Parks are created for people. Therefore, planning for parks must consider today’s users as well as those of tomorrow. more importantly, the park must be designed or reprogrammed in a manner that establishes a sense of place or an identify that makes it memorable well beyond a moment in time. This is the special ingredient which attracts people to a park time and time again. Think about the most successful park in your system or perhaps one that you have visited and ask

yourself, what qualities make that park so memorable? Perhaps it was the preserved natural features, a community sculpture, or the vibrant water feature that leaves a photographic imprint in your mind.

2. Partnerships. Today’s successful parks are about Partnerships. Especially in planning for redevelopment, a parks partners, or supporters, are vital to its success. For example, in the town of Perry, Florida, the city leaders recently adopted a master plan for revitalization of the downtown. A new downtown park will be the first major project resulting from the plan. A partnership, comprised of main St. Perry, the Perry Community redevelopment Authority, local business, major employers and civic leaders came together to create and endorse the master plan and the first phase park. The park will serve as a venue to attract festivals and outdoor events to bolster foot traffic within the downtown and to attract new businesses through the beautification and addition of nearby open space

3. Programming, Operations, and Maintenance. Three critical considerations must be understood about a park - how will the park be used; Who will operate the park; and how will the park be maintained. Today’s parks must offer a multitude of program elements to appeal to varying users. The historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta, georgia for example has over 40 different specific features, such as a skate park, splash pad, and playfield, which promotes a variety of activities. The park requires a higher degree of maintenance than other parks within the cities system therefore the historic Fourth Ward

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Park Conservancy was created by adjacent residential properties to provide additional maintenance and security of the park. To facilitate lower maintenance requirements, design elements such as LED lighting, solar panels, and an irrigation reuse system were specified within the park.

4. Point of Contact. In any sport there is the moment when variables come together to create the point of contact – that split second when all of your training pays off as you connect with the ball. It is also known as timing. In redevelopment the point of contact is crucial. From financing for a park to the day it opens, timing is a key factor in the success of a park. For example, consider the timing of the purchase of the park property. If you acquire too early, before you properly plan the site, you could be making a purchasing error by acquiring the wrong parcel . however, if you wait too long you could loose the opportunity for a key location, as the values increase and other entities acquire it. It is important to outline your timeframe and schedule several years in advance in order to make the educated decisions and time your delivery of the park.

Over the last decade, there has been a resurgence of new and renovated parks and “green infrastructure” as cities turn their focus back towards making needed improvements to in-town neighborhoods and urban communities. We have seen elevated rail lines converted to open space and trails on The high Line in New York City and flood-prone, blighted areas turned into stormwater amenities in at the historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta. Both of these new urban park projects have also converted old infrastructure and industrial uses into parks, open space, multiuse paths and civic walks to connect older neighborhoods. Also, significant private reinvestment has already occurred adjacent to these parks during this same time period, even as the United States economy struggled to gain ground. New housing and businesses have sprung up adjacent to these projects, creating increased property values and significant tax revenues, from areas containing properties that were previously “off the books”.

David Malcolm is a Vice-President and Principal at Wood+Partners, Inc. WPi specializes in the creation of vibrant, public spaces and parks throughout the southeast. To learn more about planning parks for redevelopment, you may contact

David at [email protected].

1. Olmsted letter to Parke Godwin August 1, 1858. See Empire City The Making and Meaning of the New York City Landscape

2. Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System. 2009. The Trust for Public Land.

3. EcoBenefits: Measuring the Economic Benefit of Local Parks. 2013. PROGATIS – Annual Report. National Recreation and Parks Association.

By following the ‘5 P’s To Planning Successful Parks for redevelopment’ outlined above, parks can serve as a catalyst for redevelopment in any community but only if thoughtfully planned for and executed.

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The word “people” in SCrPA’s vision statement brings a couple of things to mind. It can mean agencies creating opportunities for people to donate their volunteer time and skills. “People” can also refer to the work of our staff members who contribute greatly to the parks and the programs.

We can have the best parks, programs, services, events etc, but unless you have the right people creating, maintaining, programming, administering, and managing those areas, everything will fall apart. It’s like having pecans and a pie shell but none of the sweet, rich “goo” that holds the pecans together.

Of course, teamwork is the key. Without the individual ingredients that mix to produce the filling --- sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, eggs, salt, butter, etc – that pecan pie would be nothing. Each ingredient is unique and has its own role in contributing to the sweet treat.

how many different examples of excellence do you see in a day? The staff member that...

Never tires of helping after school kids with math;

Jumps in and starts the dance line at the therapeutic dance party;

Keeps their cool while bringing down the tempers of ball players or parents;

Gives their spiel for the umpteenth time to recruit a sponsor;

Rescues inexperienced swimmers from the water;

Answers every question, even non-parks, recreation and tourism questions, with great patience on the phone;

Deals with teenage girl drama in the midst of a youth program;

Handles extra duties and must stay late due to rain delays during a tournament;

Constantly picks up litter left by customers in parks and along maintained roadways;

Keeps up with all construction details and must tell contractors to pick up the pace;

Shares their knowledge and enthusiasm for being a good steward of the environment...

As we all know, this list is endless.

Don’t forget to share the special successes of your staff. most recently in rock hill, we’ve been doing this by having a “Shout Out” time during staff meetings where any staff member can recognize someone for something they did to assist a customer or fellow staff member. We’ve also implemented a “Staff Spotlight” during Commission meetings where a staff member is invited to explain to Commissioners the role that they play in the department. This helps Commissioners become more familiar with individual staff members and the diverse roles they play in the department.

It’s the excellence demonstrated by staff members day in and day out that combines with the parks and the programs to create the community that we all want to live, work and play in. Just like all those ingredients mixing to make the perfect pecan pie!

BY LAUrIE hELmS marketing Coordinator,

rock hill Parks, recreation and Tourism

Recipe for ExcellenceCreating community through people, parks and programs.

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MeMBeRs By aGenCyCIty oF aBBevIlleBrad Cuttill 864-366-5007 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 40 Abbeville, SC, 29620 www.abbevilleyouthathletics.com [email protected]

CIty oF aIken PRt Jessica Campbell 803-642-7648 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 [email protected]

kimberly Coleman 803-642-7647 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 [email protected]

stan Courtnay 803-643-4664 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 [email protected]

elizabeth Harm 803-644-1902 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 [email protected]

Daniel Holley 803-643-4663 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 [email protected]

Wayne Ivey Jr. 803 643-4662 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 [email protected]

Christopher Druce 843-614-9807 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

laura edwards 843-762-9946 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Phillip eldred 843-762-2172 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

shante ellis 843-762-2172 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Raymond ely 843-762-9951 Facility Director/Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

amy evans 843-572-7275 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Derek Flovin 843-572-7275 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

sonya Gardner 843-762-2172 Recreation Leader/Specialist 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

BeauFoRt County PaRks & leIsuRe seRvICes 843-255-6684 905 Buckwalter Parkway Bluffton, SC, 29910 www.bcgov.net

shannon loper 843-255-6684 Special Events 905 Buckwalter Parkway Bluffton, SC, 29910 [email protected]

CentRal PaRks anD ReCReatIon tom Cloer 864-639-2177 ext.3 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 549 Central, SC, 29630 www.cityofcentral.org [email protected]

CHaRleston County PaRk & ReCReatIon CoMMIssIon Melissa Bernhardt 843-762-8072 Special Events 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Jamie Bolton 843-795-7275 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Marianne Bower 843-762-8041 Program Coordinator 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Read Bradford III 843-554-795-7275 Facility Director/Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Michael Bradley 843-614-9814 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

austin Brinker 843-554-0790 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

tonya Brown 843-762-2172 Recreation Leader/Specialist 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

edmonds Brown 843-575-7275 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

kelly Campbell 843-762-8029 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Jessica Corley 843-762-8054 Admin Assistant 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Robbie Davis Jr. 843-762-8034 Special Events 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Michele Drawdy 843-762-6196 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Jeff Metz 803-642-7652 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 [email protected]

Glenn Parker 803-643-4779 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 www.cityofaikensc.gov [email protected]

linthia Perry 803-642-7634 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 [email protected]

John Powell II 803-643-4779 Admin Asst. P.O. Box 1177 Aiken, SC, 29802 [email protected]

CIty oF anDeRson PaRks anD ReCReatIonBobby Beville 864-231-2232 Agency/Executive Director 401 South Main St. Anderson, SC, 29624 www.cityofandersonsc.com [email protected]

ashley Mullen 864-231-2234 Program Coordinator 401 South Main St. Anderson, SC, 29624 [email protected]

CIty oF BaRnWellMike shumaker 803- 259-3317 Agency/Executive Director 130 Main St. Barnwell, SC, 29812 www.cityofbarnwell.com [email protected]

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tom o’Rourke 843-762-2172 Agency/Executive Director 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 www.ccprc.com [email protected]

Chris Pounder 843-762-9947 Facility Director/Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

kristen Procopio allen 843-762-2172 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Matthew Rosebrock 843-762-2172 Special Events 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

kevin Rowland 843-572-7275 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

eric stewart 843 343 6353 Facility Director/Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Robert taliaferro Iv 843-795-7275 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Cole thomas 843-886-3863 Facility Director/Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

thomas thornton 843-889-8898 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Brian todd 843-762-2172 Recreation Leader/Specialist 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

kevin Gillum 843-795-7275 Facility Director/Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

susie Goudy 843-762-8039 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Donna, Gueldner 843 762-8033 Division Director/Supervisor 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

andy Hammill 843-762-9955 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Jim Hoy 843-884-6590 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

steve Hutton 843-762-8031 Division Director/Supervisor 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SCm 29412 [email protected]

love Ishie 843-762-8096 Program Coordinator 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Pamela Jackson 843-795-7275 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

sonja kohser 843-762-8057 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Philip Macchia 843-762-8091 Division Director/Supervisor 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Christine volousky 843-762-8070 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Penny Westerfelhaus 843-762-9954 Admin Assistant 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Cynthia Wilson 843-886-3863 Facility Director/Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Randy Woodard 843-795-7275 Facility Director/Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Jason Woodrum 843-609-9947 Operations Manager 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

Bruce Wright 843-762-9953 Maintenance Crew 861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC, 29412 [email protected]

CIty oF CHaRleston DePaRtMent oF ReCReatIon stacey Collins 843-769-8246 Program Coordinator 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

Robin Cooper 843-724-3747 Division Director/Supervisor 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

Holly Crawford 843-402-4571 Recreation Leader/Specialist 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

stella Fruit 843-724-7330 Division Director/Supervisor 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

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Rachel Joffe 843-769-8288 Program Coordinator 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

Jennifer Molizon 843-708-3651 Program Coordinator 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

Rashawn nelson 843-402-4571 Recreation Leader/Specialist 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

Matthew olson 843-965-4002 Program Coordinator 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

Crystal Reed 843-724-7525 Division Director/Supervisor 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

Will Rishovd 843-216-6366 Facility Director/Manager 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

alison sander 843-402-4571 Recreation Leader/Specialist 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

Brenda shokes 843-724-7332 Facility Director/Manager 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

katlin silberg 843-402-7329 Program Coordinator 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

thomas spigner 843-724-7331 Center Director/Coordinator 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

sarah Ward 843-860-6851 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

sam Weatherford 843-769-8281 Program Coordinator 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

karen Williams 843-577-5545 Program Coordinator 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

laurie yarbrough 843-720-3894 Agency/Executive Director 823 Meeting St. Charleston, SC, 29403 [email protected]

toWn oF CHeRaW tim adams 843-537-8420 Recreation Leader/Specialist P.O. Box 219 Cheraw, SC, 29520 [email protected]

Jay Bennett 843-537-8420 Assistant Director P.O. Box 219 Cheraw, SC, 29520 www.cheraw.com [email protected]

lisa o’neal 843-537-8420 Assistant/Deputy Director P.O. Box 219 Cheraw, SC, 29520 [email protected]

CIty oF CleMson PaRks & ReCReatIon Jamie Cathey 864-624-1120 Program Coordinator 102 Nettles Park Rd. Clemson, SC, 29631 [email protected]

stephen Figueroa 864-624-1122 Director Parks and Recreation 102 Nettles Park Rd. Clemson, SC, 29631 [email protected]

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ken McRae 843-398-4700 Director P.O. Box 1740 Darlington, SC, 29540 [email protected]

CIty oF DIllonGlen Wagner 843-774-5115 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Drawer 431 Dillon, SC, 29536-0431 www.cityofdillon.sc.gov [email protected]

easley ReCReatIon DePaRtMent Greg Powell 864-855-7933 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 466 Easley, SC, 29641 www.easleyrec.com [email protected]

FaIRFIelD County ReCReatIon DePaRtMent Paul atkerson 803-635-9114 Recreation Leader/Specialist P. O. Box 73 Winnsboro, SC, 29180 [email protected]

terry killian 803-635-9114 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 73 Winnsboro, SC, 29180 [email protected]

B. R. Mack 803-635-9114 Assistant/Deputy Director P.O. Box 73 Winnsboro, SC, 29180 [email protected]

lori schaeffer 803-653-9114 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 73 Winnsboro, SC, 29180 [email protected]

FloRenCe County PaRks & ReCReatIon 843-667-0920 Agency/Executive Director 710 South Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 www.florenceco.org/recreation

CleMson unIveRsIty Denise anderson 864-656-5679 263 Lehotsky Hall Clemson, SC 29634-0735 [email protected]

skye arthur -Banning 864-656-5679 263 Lehotsky Hall Clemson, SC, 29634-0735

Bob Brookover 864-656-5679 263 Lehotsky Hall Clemson, SC, 29634-0735 [email protected]

Fran Mainella 864-656-5679 263 Lehotsky Hall Clemson, SC, 29634-0735

Dorothy schmalz 864-656-5679 263 Lehotsky Hall Clemson, SC, 29634-0735

Brett Wright 864-656-2708 Agency/Executive Director 263 Lehotsky Hall Clemson, SC, 29634 www.clemson.edu [email protected]

CloveR PaRks anD ReCReatIon Greg Holmes 803-222-9493 P.O. Box 1060 Clover, SC, 29710 www.cloversc.org [email protected]

CIty oF ColuMBIa PaRks & ReCReatIon smith Baker 803-545-3480 Agency/Executive Director 1737 Main St. Columbia, SC, 29201 [email protected]

Jeff Caton 803-545-3086 Agency/Executive Director 1111 Parkside Drive Columbia, SC, 29203 [email protected]

Ronnie Pridgen 843-667-0920 Division Director/Supervisor 710 S Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

Joe Ross 843-667-0920 Division Director/Supervisor 710 South Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

Clint sessions 843-667-0920 Maintenance Crew P.O. Box 12489 Florence, SC, 29504

angela singleton 843-667-0920 Admin Assistant 710 S Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

norman townsend 843- 670-9220 Maintenance Crew 710 S Irby St. Florence, SC, 29504 [email protected]

CIty oF FloRenCe PaRks & BeautIFIaCtIon DePaRtMent Darlene Buchanan 843-665-3253 Agency/Executive Director 180 N. Irby St Box HH Florence, SC, 29501-3456 [email protected]

Brian Grant 843-665-3253 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 513 Barns St Florence SC 29501 Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

James Matthews 843-665-3253 Maintenance Crew 180 N. Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

tomasina Brown 843 665 3228 Activity Instructor/Coordinator City -County Complex HH Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

Philip andrews 843-667-0920 Maintenance Crew P.O. Box 12489 Florence, SC, 29504

lori Davis 843-667-0920 Program Coordinator 710 South Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

laura Driggers 843-667-0920 Program Coordinator 710 S. Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

ervin Gamble 843- 667-0920 Maintenance Crew P.O.Box 12489 Florence, SC, 29504 [email protected]

Fern Gregg 843-667-0920 Admin Assistant 710 South Irby St. Florence, SC, 29504

Jennifer Majors 843-389-0550 Facility Director/Manager P.O. Box 12489 Florence, SC, 29504 [email protected]

todd Marshall 843-667-0920 Maintenance Crew 710 S. Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

shelby McCormick 843-389-0550 Recreation Leader/Specialist 710 South irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

Dennis McDaniel 843-667-0920 Operations Manager 710 S. Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

Joan sorensen 803-545-3091 Program Coordinator 1111 Parkside Dr Columbia, SC, 29203 [email protected]

ConWay PaRks, ReCReatIon & touRIsM Foster Hughes 843-248-1740 P.O. Drawer 1075 Conway, SC, 29526 www.ConwayParksandRecreation.com [email protected]

David Williams 843-248-1740 Assistant/Deputy Director P.O. Drawer 1075 Conway, SC, 29528 [email protected]

Christopher adrian 843-488-7687 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 1075 Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

DaRlInGton County PaRks anD ReCReatIon lee andrews 843-383-3020 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Drawer 2497 Hartsville, SC, 29551 [email protected]

Crystal Gibson 843-383-3020 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Drawer 2497 Hartsville, SC, 29551 [email protected]

sherry Hanniford 843-398-4030 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 94 Darlington, SC, 29540 [email protected]

Maceo Haynesworth 843-383-3020 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Drawer 2497 Hartsville, SC, 29551 [email protected]

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Renetta Burgess 843-665-3226 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 180 N. Irby St. Box HH Florence, SC, 29506 [email protected]

David Caldwell 843-665-3253 Program Coordinator 180 Irby St. Box HH Florence Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

Jermaine Downs 843 665 3208 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 801 Clement St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

Marie kelly 843-665-3206 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 180 N. Irby St. Box HH Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

Charles McClain 843-665-3228 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 180 N. Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

kimberly Mitchell 843-665-3253 Program Coordinator City-County Complex HH, 180 N. Irby St. Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

kenneth nesmith 843-679-1882 Program Coordinator 180 N. Irby St. Box HH Florence, SC, 29506 [email protected]

Rocky Rietkovich 843-665-3253 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 180 N Irby St. Box HH Florence, SC, 29501-3456 [email protected]

kevin Robinson 843-665-3253 Program Coordinator 180 N. Irby St. Box HH Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

teresa simons 842-665-3253 Special Events City County Complex HH 180 N. Irby St. Florence, SC 29501 [email protected]

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adam swindler 843-665-3253 Facility Director/Manager 180 N Irby St Complex HH Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

Matthew Watts 843-665-3253 Program Coordinator 180 North Irby, Box HH Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

tierra Widder 843 679 1882 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 180 N. Irby St. Box HH Florence, SC, 29501 [email protected]

FoRt MIll PaRks & ReCReatIon DePaRtMent Jason Ratterree 803-547-2273 Activity Instructor/Coordinator P.O. Box 159 Fort Mill, SC, 29716 [email protected]

Brown simpson 803-547-2273 Agency/Executive Director 490 Academy St. Fort Mill, SC, 29715 www.fortmillsc.gov [email protected]

andy stahr 803-547-2273 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 159 Fort Mill, SC, 29715 [email protected]

FountaIn Inn PaRks anD ReCReatIon Chris Barrineau 864-862-4675 Agency/Executive Director 200 N Main St. Fountain Inn, SC, 29644 www.fountaininn.org [email protected]

CIty oF Goose CReek ReCReatIon Gary stuber 843-569-4242 Agency/Executive Director 519 A N. Goose Creek Blvd. Goose Creek, SC, 29445 www.goosecreekrecreation.com [email protected]

Furman Gatewood 864-299-3220 Center Director/Coordinator 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Carolyn Jackson 864-233-4669 Facility Director/Manager 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

angela Johnson 864-299-3220 Center Director/Coordinator 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

ted lambrecht 864-322-7529 Facility Director/Manager 400 Scottswood Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Joe lanahan 864-288-6470 Special Events 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Brian Moore 864-238-2301 Facility Director/Manager 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Greenville, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Beth Parker 864-288-6470 Facility Director/Manager 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

angel Pendergrass 864-288-6470 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Greenville, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Jeff Poole 864-288-6470 Facility Director/Manager 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

lisa Pressley 864-288-6470 Operations Manager 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

GReenvIle County ReCReatIon DIstRICt William Wall 864-288-6470 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

ashley Murray 864-288-6470 (2202) Recreation Leader/Specialist 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

nancy Callahan 864-288-6470 Division Director/Supervisor 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

lesley Corn Operations Manager 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Rodney Cox Operations Manager 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Greenville, SC, 29687

lawanda Curry 864-288-6470 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Mike Desantis 864-505-1341 Division Director/Supervisor 4806 Old Spartainburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Joni Dilworth 864-288-6470 Program Coordinator 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Raymond Dunham 864-288-6470 Division Director/Supervisor 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC. 29687 [email protected]

Joey Freeman 864-233-4669 Center Director/Coordinator 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Mark Reid 864-288-6470 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 32 Dana View Ct Marietta, SC, 29661 [email protected]

Don shuman (864-676-2180,x 110 Division Director/Supervisor 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Gene smith 864-288-6470 Assistant/Deputy Director 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 www.gcrd.org [email protected]

Justin strieby 864-288-6470 Maintenance Crew 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Joshua sullivan 864-640-1005 Program Coordinator 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

Matt Whirley 864-322-7529 Facility Director/Manager 400 Scottswood Rd. Taylors, SC, 29687 [email protected]

CIty oF HanaHan PaRks & ReCReatIon DePt Jamie Bradford 843-266-0723 Recreation Leader/Specialist 1255 Yeamans Hall Rd. Hanahan, SC, 29410 [email protected]

trish Matarese 843-266-0958 Center Director/Coordinator 3100 Mabeline Rd. Hanahan, SC, 29410 [email protected]

Randy Moneymaker 843-266-0723 Agency/Executive Director 1255 Yeamans Hall Rd Hanahan, SC, 29410 www.CityofHanahan.com [email protected]

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CIty oF HaRtsvIlle PaRk anD leIsuRe seRvICe Phil Gardner 843-339-2878 Agency/Executive Director P.O Drawer 2497 Hartsville, SC 29550-2497 [email protected]

George Hatchell 843-206-3224 Division Director/Supervisor 700 Russell Rd. Hartsville, SC, 29550 [email protected]

HoRRy County PaRks & ReCReatIon Jason Burton 843-915-7877 Facility Director/Manager 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

Ryan Caputo 843-915-7888 Recreation Leader/Specialist 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579 [email protected]

Matt Decker 843-915-5330 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

Bonnie Fitz 843-915-5330 Program Coordinator 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

Betty Gause 843-397-1172 Recreation Leader/Specialist 1370 Bucksport rd Conway, SC, 29527 [email protected]

Carlton Gore 843-915-7885 Recreation Leader/Specialist 120 Hwy 57 N. Little River, SC, 29566 [email protected]

Brent taylor 843-915-5330 Agency/Executive Director 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 www.parksandrec.horrycounty.org [email protected]

IRMo CHaPIn ReCReatIon CoMMIssIon alexander Beck 803-213-2054 Program Coordinator 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

kim Bowers 803-772-3336 Division Director/Supervisor 200 Leisure Lane Columbia, SC, 29210 [email protected]

Ricky Cannon 803-513-7547 Operations Manager 1098 Old Lexington Hwy Chapin, SC, 29036 [email protected]

John Cantey 803-213-1195 Center Director/Coordinator 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

Jay Downs 803-213-2004 Division Director/Supervisor 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

Julie edmond 803-213-1194 Program Coordinator 200 Leisure Lane Columbia, SC, 29210 [email protected]

Mike Frazier 803-772-3336 Maintenance Crew 200 Leisure Lane Columbia, SC, 29210

Cherlyn Garrett-kee 803-772-3336 Facility Director/Manager 200 Leisure lane Columbia, SC, 29210 [email protected]

kimberley Griffin 843-249-4157 Facility Director/Manager 2250 HWY 179 Little River, SC, 29566 [email protected]

Javonka Hemingway 843-915-5331 Recreation Leader/Specialist 120 hwy 57 Little River, SC, 29566 [email protected]

emily Hotaling 843-915-7882 Recreation Leader/Specialist 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

shannon Johnson 843-915-7883 Program Coordinator 2830 Oak St Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

Jackie Joyner 843-915-5330 Admin Assistant 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

Chris Murphy 843-915-5330 Division Director/Supervisor 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

Megan o’Brien 843-915-5330 Recreation Leader/Specialist 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

kim Parker 843-915-7871 Recreation Leader/Specialist 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

Joe Razzano 843-915-7876 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 2830 Oak St. Conway, SC, 29526 [email protected]

Johnson Harden 803-213-2056 Recreation Leader/Specialist 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

Mike Hudson 803-772-1228 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

Dena long 803-772-3336 Program Coordinator 200 Leisure Lane Columbia, SC, 29210 www.icrc.net [email protected]

susan Mangum 803-213-1193 Program Coordinator 200 Leisure Lane Columbia, SC, 29210 [email protected]

Chris Mckinney 803-213-2052 Recreation Leader/Specialist 5605 Bush River Rd Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

eve Mittendorf 803-772-1228 Division Director/Supervisor 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 www.icrc.net [email protected]

Jennifer Riddle 803-345-6181 Program Coordinator 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

Brian Riddle 803-345-6181 Program Coordinator 1098 Old Lexington Hwy Chapin, SC, 29036 [email protected]

steven Rogers 803 213 2055 Recreation Leader/Specialist 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

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Cathy scott 803-213-2015 Special Events 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

lori shaffer 803-213-2008 Division Director/Supervisor 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

ashley shah 803-772-3336 Facility Director/Manager 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

Patrick shealy 803-345-6181 Maintenance Crew 1098 Old Lexington Hwy Chapin, SC, 29036 [email protected]

ashley smith 803-772-1228 Division Director/Supervisor 5605 Bush River Rd Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

allen taylor 803-345-8104 Program Coordinator 1098 Old Lexington Highway Chapin, SC, 29036 [email protected]

Jack terrell 803 772-1228 Division Director/Supervisor 5605 Bush River Rd Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

Darlene truesdale 803-345-6181 Program Coordinator 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

Jim Wellman 803-772-1228 Division Director/Supervisor 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

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tim Martin 803-892-4623 Center Director/Coordinator 563 S. Lake Dr Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

Rachael Miles 803-532-3810 Program Coordinator 277 Highland Ave Batesburg, SC, 29006 [email protected]

lesley Reeves 803-359-9961 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 563 S. Lake Dr. Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

Jerald sanders 803-356-5111 Program Coordinator 125 Parker St. Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

Patrick sippel 803-532-3810 Program Coordinator 227 Highland Avenue Batesburg, SC, 29006 [email protected]

earl smith 803-359-5691 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 563 S. Lake Dr. Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

Justin steele 803-359-9961 Program Coordinator 563 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

todd stump 803-227-3030 Center Director/Coordinator 563 South Lake Dr Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

Darius suber 803-939-9309 Program Coordinator 485 Brooks Avenue West Columbia, SC, 29169 [email protected]

David veldman 803-359-9961 Senior Accountant 563 S. Lake Dr. Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

amy Peebles 803-425-6009 Program Coordinator 1042 West Dekalb St. Camden, SC, 29020 [email protected]

lake CIty ReCReatIon & touRIsM DePaRtMent Cynthia Mallette 843-394-3045 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 1329 Lake City, SC, 29560 [email protected]

Curtis Mccutcheon 843-374-5017 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 202 kelley st. Lake City, SC, 29560 [email protected]

lanCasteR County PaRks & ReCReatIon Hal Hiott 803-285-5545 Assistant/Deputy Director P.O. Box 243 Lancaster, SC, 29721 www.mylancastersc.org/parks [email protected]

katherine small 803-285-5545 Assistant/Deputy Director 260 S. Plantation Rd. Lancaster, SC, 29720 [email protected]

Ryan Wilson 803-285-5545 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 243 Lancaster, SC, 295721 [email protected]

toWn oF latta ann Jackson 843-752-6279 Agency/Executive Director 107 NW Railroad Avenue Latta, SC, 29565 [email protected]

CIty oF lauRens Jason Pridgen 864-681-7275 Director 126 E. Public Square Laurens, SC, 29360 [email protected]

lee County PaRks anD ReCReatIon thaddeus Dickey II 803-484-5313 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 309 Bishopville, SC, 29010 [email protected]

Jeanette Wells 803-213-2051 Facility Director/Manager 5606 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

Jason White 803-213-2026 Facility Director/Manager 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

lewis Wilhelm 803-345-8101 Facility Director/Manager 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC, 29212 [email protected]

JasPeR County PaRks & ReCReatIon Johnny Davis Jr. 843-784-5136 Agency/Executive Director 1458 Red Dam Rd. Hardeeville, SC, 29927 rec _ [email protected]

keRsHaW County ReCReatIon DePaRtMent amy Brown 803-425-6009 Facility Director/Manager 1042 West Dekalb St. Camden, SC, 29020 [email protected]

shane Duncan 803-425-6009 Maintenance Crew 1042 West Dekalb St Camden, SC, 29020 [email protected]

Joseph eason 803-425-6010 Agency/Executive Director 1042 West DeKalb St. Camden, SC, 29020 [email protected]

scott Holley 803-425-6010 Facility Director/Manager 1042 West Dekalb St Camden, SC, 29020 [email protected]

Jeremy Murphy 803-425-6009 Program Coordinator 1042 West Dekalb St. Camden, SC, 29020 [email protected]

lexInGton County ReCReatIon & aGInG CoMMIssIon John alexander 803-957-7828 Center Director/Coordinator 108 Park Rd Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

Jorge andrew 803-359-9961 Division Director/Supervisor 563 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

Barry Belville 803-359-4048 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 563 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

tripp Clark 803-359-3658 Center Director/Coordinator 563 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

Randy Gibson 803-359-9961 Agency/Executive Director 563 S. Lake Dr. Lexington, SC, 29072 www.lcrac.com

ann Griffis 803-957-7828 Center Director/Coordinator 108 Park Rd. Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

David Hendrick 803-359-5691 Division Director/Supervisor 335 ball park road Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

ansel Holback 803-939-9309 Program Coordinator 485 Brooks Ave West Columbia, SC, 29169 [email protected]

stormy Hook 803-359-9961 Division Director/Supervisor 563 S. Lake Dr. Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

alvin kelley 803-359-9961 Division Director/Supervisor 563 S. Lake Dr. Lexington, SC, 29072 [email protected]

kristie Weed 803-532-3810 Center Director/Coordinator 227 Highland Ave Batesburg, SC, 29006 [email protected]

lIBeRty ReCReatIon DePt tony Boiter 864-843-6588 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 716 Liberty, SC, 29657 www.libertysc.com/lr [email protected]

CIty oF MaRIon Russ smitih 843-423-5410 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 1190 Marion, SC, 29571 www.marionsc.gov [email protected] [email protected]

CIty oF MullIns 843-464-9582 P.O. Drawer 407 Mullins, SC, 29573 www.mullinssc.us

Holly Jackson 843-464-9583 Program Coordinator P.O. Drawer 408 Mullins, SC, 29574 [email protected]

MaRlBoRo County PaRks & ReCReatIon Gary Harrington 843-479-5632 Recreation Leader/Specialist 205 East Market St. Bennettsville, SC, 29512 [email protected]

Mount Pleasant ReCReatIon DePaRtMent Diana Drake 843-884-2528 Admin Assistant 691 Egypt Rd. Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

sherrie Pompeii 843-856-2166 Recreation Leader/Specialist 840 Von Kolnitz Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

karl ankersen 843-884-2528 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 391 Eqypt Rd Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

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ken ayoub 843-884-25258 Agency/Executive Director 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 www.mtpleasantrec.com [email protected]

John Branch 843-884-2528 Recreation Leader/Specialist 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

tina Carter 843-849-2061 Program Coordinator 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

shelli Davis 843-884-2528 Program Coordinator 391 Egypt Rd Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

Frances Deschenes 843-884-2528 Recreation Leader/Specialist 391 Eegypt Rd Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

Ian evans 843-884-2528 Recreation Leader/Specialist 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

Mark Friedrich 843-856-2196 Recreation Leader/Specialist 1251 Park West Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466 [email protected]

sarah Garner 843-856-2174 Division Director/Supervisor 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

Jeff Garrard 843-884-2528 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

steve Gergick 843-884-2528 Assistant/Deputy Director 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

Matt Hansen 843-856-2162 Center Director/Coordinator 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

stacey Harrington 843-884-2528 Division Director/Supervisor 391 Egypt Rd Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

Gary Jaster 843-856-2166 Recreation Leader/Specialist 840 Von Kolnitz Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

D. koth 843-884-2528 Activity Instructor/Coordinator 391 Egypt Rd Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

lauren Meyer 843-884-2528 Recreation Leader/Specialist 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466 [email protected]

Jimmy Millar 843-884-2528 Division Director/Supervisor 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 [email protected]

Jay Rhodes 843-884-2528 Program Coordinator 391 Eqypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

Florine Russell 843-849-2061 Recreation Leader/Specialist 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

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anne selner 843-884-2528 Recreation Leader/Specialist 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

terri steed 843-884-2528 Program Coordinator 391 Egypt Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

amanda tallyen 843-884-2528 Recreation Leader/Specialist 391 Egypt Rd Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 [email protected]

CIty oF MyRtle BeaCH CultuRal & leIsuRe seRvICe DePaRtMent kathy anderson 843-918-2279 Division Director/Supervisor 3205 Oak St Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Wanda Bodine 843-918-1191 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 2468 Myrtle Beach, SC, 29578 www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com [email protected]

Robert Cardella 843-918-2359 Center Director/Coordinator 1004 Crabtree Lane Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 RCardella@Cityof MyrtleBeach.com

samantha Collins 843-918-2277 Recreation Leader/Specialist 3205 Oak Manor Court Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

ashton Counts 843-918-2360 Center Director/Coordinator 1004 Crabtree Lane Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Jennifer Dennison 843-918-1468 Program Coordinator 901 Canal St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Chris Millsaps 843-918-2296 Recreation Leader/Specialist 3205 Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Greg Moody 843-918-2361 Recreation Leader/Specialist 1004 Crabtree Lane Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Docshee Moore 843-918-1475 Division Director/Supervisor 971 Canal St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

kevin Morris 843-918-2280 Center Director/Coordinator 3205 Oak St Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

tony Payne 843-918-1497 Facility Director/Manager 3205 Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

laura Peter 843-918-2291 Program Coordinator 3205 Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Jennifer shaffer 843-918-2389 Program Coordinator 1004 Crabtree Ln. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Pamela stone 843-918-1187 Division Director/Supervisor 921 A City Services Bldg Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

antonio sullivan 843-918-1469 Recreation Leader/Specialist 971 Canal St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Joanna Doig 843-918-2289 Operations Manager 3205 Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

amy elvis 843-918-2290 Program Coordinator 3205 Oak St Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

kirk Gallion 843-918-2295 Division Director/Supervisor 3205 Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

linda Hopkinson 843-918-2282 Recreation Leader/Specialist 3205 Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

tim Huber 843-918-2278 Division Director/Supervisor 3205 Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

lisa Ibbetson 843-918-2294 Facility Director/Manager 1004 Crabtree Lane Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Marques Johnson 843-918-2363 Recreation Leader/Specialist 1004 Crabtree Lane Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

Dustin Jordan 843-918-2381 Facility Director/Manager 800 Gabreski Ln Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

ken longacre 843-918-2362 Recreation Leader/Specialist 1004 Crabtree Lane Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 [email protected]

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trish elsie 843-740-5807 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 190016 North Charleston, SC, 29419 [email protected]

Douglas Fetchen 843-745-1028 Recreation Leader/Specialist 4800 Park Circle North Charleston, SC, 29405 [email protected]

Mike Gillison 843-745-1033 Facility Director/Manager 5000 Lackawanna Blvd N. Charleston, SC, 29406 mike _ [email protected]

James Hinson Jr 843-740-5808 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 190016 N. Charleston, SC, 29419-9016 [email protected]

Mike Maksim Jr. 843-740-5803 Division Director/Supervisor 5000 lackawanna Blvd. North Charleston, SC, 29405 mike _ [email protected]

katie nutaitis 843-745-1028 Facility Director/Manager 5000 Lackawanna Blvd North Charleston, SC, 29405 [email protected]

edwina Peterson 843-740-5802 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 190016 North Charleston, SC 29419 [email protected]

t.J. Rostin 843-740-5813 Assistant/Deputy Director P.O. Box 190016 North Charleston, SC, 29419 [email protected]

shaniqua simmons 843-740-8505 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor P.O. BOX 190016 North Charleston, SC, 29419-9016 [email protected]

CIty oF noRtH MyRtle BeaCH PaRks & ReCReatIon Gregg Barnhill 843-280-5673 Special Events 1018 Second Ave. South North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 [email protected]

CIty oF oRanGeBuRG PaRks & ReCReatIon DePaRtMent James aimar Jr 803-533-6020 Division Director/Supervisor 367 Green St. Orangeburg, SC, 29115 [email protected]

Jacquelyn Fogle 803-533-6020 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 1321 Orangeburg, SC, 29116-1321 [email protected]

Brittany Hartzog 803-533-6020 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 1321 Orangeburg, SC, 29116 [email protected]

Deleon Johnson 803-533-6020 Division Director/Supervisor 367 Green St. P.O. Box 1321 Orangeburg, SC, 29115 [email protected]

katrina shivers 803-533-6030 Admin Assistant P.O. Box 1321 Orangeburg, SC, 29116 [email protected]

toWn oF PaGelanD ReCReatIon DePaRtMent andre singleton 843-672-6858 Agency/Executive Director 113 W. McGregor St Pageland, SC, 29728 [email protected]

PenDleton ReCReatIon assoCIatIon alan Charping 864-646-9226 Recreation Leader/Specialist P.O. Box 904 Lebanon Rd. Pendleton, SC, 29670 [email protected]

CIty oF RoCk HIll PRt leslie Ballard 803-329-5673 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

tom Bell Jr. 803-329-5632 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

Diane Bartlett 843-281-3738 Assistant/Deputy Director 1100 Second Ave South N. Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 [email protected]

John Bullard 843-280-5584 Agency/Executive Director 1018 Second Ave. South North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 parks.nmb.us [email protected]

Melinda Chappell 843-280-5632 Facility Director/Manager 1100 Second Ave. South N.Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 [email protected]

tina Gerrald 843-280-5605 Special Events 1018 Second Avenue South North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 [email protected]

John Gibbons 843-280-5574 Division Director/Supervisor 1018 Second Ave South North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 [email protected]

Jim Grainger 843-280-5571 Division Director/Supervisor 1018 2nd Avenue South North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 [email protected]

Mark Horton 843-280-5620 Division Director/Supervisor 1018 2nd Ave South North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 [email protected]

Paul McCulloch 843-281-3763 Division Director/Supervisor 1018 2nd Ave S. North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 [email protected]

Callie Wise 843-280-5605 Division Director/Supervisor 1018 Second Ave. S North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582 [email protected]

oConee County PRt Phil shirley 864-888-1488 Agency/Executive Director 415 South Pine St Walhalla, SC, 29691 www.oconeesc.com [email protected]

Ja’net Wade 843-918-2369 Recreation Leader/Specialist 1004 Crabtree Lane Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 Ja’[email protected]

noRtH auGusta PaRks, ReCReatIon & leIsuRe seRvICes John Felak 803-441-4310 Program Coordinator 100 Riverview Park Drive North Augusta, SC, 29841 [email protected]

Jeremy Jiunnies 803-441-4305 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 6400 North Augusta, SC, 29841 [email protected]

Rick Meyer 803-441-4301 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 6400 North Augusta, SC, 29841 www.northaugusta.net [email protected]

karl Waldhauer 803-441-4307 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 6400 North Augusta, SC, 29861 [email protected]

Jeff Williamson 803-441-4306 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 6400 North Augusta, SC, 29841 [email protected]

CIty oF noRtH CHaRleston ReCReatIon DePaRtMent ed Barfield 843-740-5814 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 190016 North Charleston, SC, 29419 [email protected]

James Brown II 843-740-5804 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 190016 North Charleston, SC, 29419 [email protected]

Helen Delong 843-572-5410 Facility Director/Manager P.O. Box 190016 North Charleston, SC, 29419 [email protected]

William Berry 803-326-3792 Facility Director/Manager P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

Rhea Faris sr 803-329-5567 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

laurie Helms 803-329-5655 Special Events P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

amanda Helms 803-329-8752 Admin Assistant P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

David linder 803-329-5672 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

Garnet Mckeown 803-329-5652 Center Director/Coordinator P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

Patti Panetti 803-329-5625 Activity Instructor/Coordinator P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

tracy Parham 803 329 5633 Center Director/Coordinator P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

Jason Reynolds 803-329-5640 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

adam scull 803-326-3792 Operations Manager P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

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stan senn 803-329-5620 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

Mark sexton 803-329-8777 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

katie simmons 803-329-5642 Recreation Leader/Specialist P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

John taylor 803-329-8773 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

edward thompson 803-329-5620 Director P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 www.cityofrockhill.com [email protected]

Wendy Waddle 803-329-5659 Program Coordinator P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

scott Wentzky 803-326-2429 Recreation Leader/Specialist P.O. Box 11706 Rock Hill, SC, 29731-1706 [email protected]

RICHlanD County ReCReatIon CoMMIssIon James Brown 803-754-7275 Agency/Executive Director 5819 Shakespeare Rd. Columbia, SC, 29223-7209 www.richlandcountyrecreation.com [email protected]

tim orvin 843-225-1034 Division Director/Supervisor 1095 Playground Rd. Charleston, SC, 29407 [email protected]

Frank stefan III 843-763-3880 Division Director/Supervisor 1095 Playground Rd. Charleston, SC, 29407 [email protected]

kevin Walsh 843-763-4360 Agency/Executive Director 1095 Playground Rd Charleston, SC, 29407 [email protected]

suMteR County ReCReatIon & PaRks DePaRtMent Mary sue Baker 803-436-2248 155 Haynsworth St. Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

James Brewer 803-436-2254 Center Director/Coordinator 155 Haynsworth St. Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

latrelle Chambers 803-436-2248 Program Coordinator 155 Haynesworth St Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

kim Dault 803-436-2256 Center Director/Coordinator 155 Haynsworth St. Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

Rose Ford 803-436-2248 Agency/Executive Director 155 Haynesworth St. Sumter, SC, 29150 www.sumtercountysc.org [email protected]

Geneva Hair 803-436-2254 Recreation Leader/Specialist 155 Haynsworth St. Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

Ronda Pratt 803-734-0130 Program Coordinator 1205 Pendleton St. Columbia, SC 29201, [email protected]

seneCa ReCReatIon shannon knight 864-885-2709 Athletic Director 698 W.S. 4th St Seneca, SC, 29678 seneca _ [email protected]

sIMPsonvIlle PaRks & ReCReatIon Robbie Davis 864-967-9533 Agency/Executive Director 310 W. Curtis St. Simpsonville, SC, 29681 www.simpsonvillerecreation.com [email protected]

CIty oF sPaRtanBuRG PaRks, ReCReatIon anD sPeCIal events Margaret Brennan 864-596-3900 Center Director/Coordinator 535 Tut Court Woodruff, SC, 29388 [email protected]

Wanda Cheeks 864-596-3946 Recreation Leader/Specialist Parks & Recreation Spartanburg, SC, 29304 [email protected]

James Crouch 864-562-4463 Facility Director/Manager Hot Spot Skate Park Spartanburg, SC, 29306 [email protected]

timothy Dean 864-596-3711 Recreation Leader/Specialist 210 Bomar Ave Spartanburg, SC, 29306 [email protected]

Darryl Goodwin 864-327-7371 Recreation Leader/Specialist P.O. Box 1749 Spartanburg, SC, 29304 [email protected]

leigh Cheatham 803-754-6720 ext. 233 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 6429 Bishop Avenue Columbia, SC, 29223 [email protected]

tara Dickerson 803-754-6720 ext. 240 Division Director/Supervisor 6429 Bishop Avenue Columbia, SC, 29203 [email protected]

taurus lewis sr. 803-741-7272 Division Director/Supervisor 7473 Parklane Rd. Columbia, SC, 29223 [email protected]

Deborah Williams 803.754.7275 x203 Admin Assistant 5819 Shakespeare Rd. Columbia, SC, 29223 [email protected]

Connie Reaves 803-772-6598 Division Director/Supervisor 5819 Shakespeare Rd Columbia, SC, 29223 [email protected]

soutH CaRolIna DePaRtMent oF PaRks, ReCReatIon & touRIsM alesha Cushman 803-734-0185 Program Coordinator 1205 Pendleton St. Columbia, SC, 29201 [email protected]

amy Duffy 803-734-3272 Assistant/Deputy Director 1205 Pendleton St. Columbia, SC, 29201 [email protected]

Phil Gaines 803-734-0345 Agency/Executive Director 1205 Pendleton St. Columbia, SC, 29201 [email protected]

Deborah Mcclary 864-596-3105 Admin Assistant Parks, Recreation & Special Events Spartanburg, SC, 29304 [email protected]

kim Moultrie 864-562-4059 Center Director/Coordinator P.O. Box 1749 Spartanburg, SC, 29304 [email protected]

scott Page 864-596-2271 Facility Director/Manager P.O. Drawer 1749 Spartanburg, SC, 29304 [email protected]

James Rice 864-562-4387 Division Director/Supervisor P.O. Box 1749 Spartanburg, SC, 29306 [email protected]

antiwan tate 864-596-3946 Center Director/Coordinator Spartanburg, SC, 29304 [email protected]

sarah Walker 864-596-3900 Recreation Leader/Specialist P. O . Box 1749 Spartanburg, SC, 29304 [email protected]

st. anDReWs PaRIsH PaRks & PlayGRounD CoMMIssIon Joddi Collins-Gray 843-225-9612 Program Coordinator 1095 Playground Rd. Charleston, SC, 29407 [email protected]

Patrick Jonas 843-763-4360 Operations Manager 1095 Playground Rd. Charleston, SC, 29407 [email protected]

William klauss Jr 843-763-4360 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor 1095 Playground Rd. Charleston, SC, 29407 [email protected]

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WalHalla John Galbreath 864-638-4346 P.O. Box 1099 Walhalla, SC, 29691 www.walhallarecreationdepartment.com [email protected]

WestMInsteR ReCReatIon DePaRtMent Herbert Poole Jr. 864 647-3208 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 399 westminster, SC, 29693 www.westminsterrec.com [email protected]

InDIvIDual MeMBeRs

nick Bako 843-886-8294 Maintenance Crew Isle of Palms Recreation Department P.O. Drawer 508 Isle of Palms, SC, 29451 [email protected]

Bryan Bedenbaugh 803-321-1015 Program Coordinator City of Newberry Parks, Recreation & Tourism P.O. Box 538 Newberry, SC, 29108 [email protected]

Doyle Best 843-851-5211 Agency/Executive Director Town of Summerville Parks & Recreation Department 200 S. Main St. Summerville, SC, 29483 [email protected]

Julia Black 864-968-7004 Special Events City of Greer Park & Recreation Greer City Hall Greer, SC, 29651 [email protected]

Christy Blackwood 864-595-5356 Special Events Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Rd Spartanburg, SC, 29301 [email protected]

kristin Brewer 864-804-5557 Activity Instructor/Coordinator Spartanburg County Parks Department 179 Dillard Rd Duncan, SC, 29334 [email protected]

steve Hostetler 803-436-2248 Maintenance Crew 155 Haynsworth St. Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

susannah Howard 803-494-9410 Center Director/Coordinator 155 Haynsworth St. Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

Phillip Parnell 803-436-2248 Assistant/Deputy Director 155 Haynsworth St. Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

linda Price 803-469-7867 Center Director/Coordinator 155 Haynsworth St. Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

MaryJane Ragin 803-436-2248 Center Director/Coordinator 155 Hansworth St Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

Frank smith 803-436-2248 Center Director/Coordinator 155 Haynsworth St Sumter, SC, 29150 [email protected]

CIty oF teGa Cay Joey Blethen 803-548-3512 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 3399 Tega Cay, SC, 29708 www.tegacaysc.org [email protected]

t-s ReCReatIon DePaRtMent 864-944-2819 5-A Park Ave. Salem, SC, 29676 www.salemsc.us [email protected]

us FoRest seRvICe Francis Marion & sumter national Forest 803-561-4067 Columbia, SC, 29212 www.fs.usda.gov/scnfs/ [email protected]

Christopher Brown 864-562-4150 Facility Director/Manager Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Rd Spartanburg, SC, 29301 [email protected]

katie Buck 864-416-6606 Program Coordinator City of Greer Park & Recreation 446 Pennsylvania Ave Greer, SC, 29650 [email protected]

leah Burckhalter 803-642-7559 Program Coordinator Aiken County PRT 902 Vaucluse Rd Aiken, SC, 29801 [email protected]

Johnnie Caldwell 803-321-1015 Program Coordinator City of Newberry Parks, Recreation & Tourism P.O. Box 538 Newberry, SC, 29108 [email protected]

Zachary Caldwell 864-562-4150 Facility Director/Manager Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Rd. Spartanburg, SC, 29301 [email protected]

laurie Campbell 864-968-7005 Division Director/Supervisor City of Greer Park & Recreation Greer City Hall Greer, SC, 29651 [email protected]

Mike Chavous 803-441-4300 Maintenance Crew City of North Augusta Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services 100 riverview dr. North Augusta, SC, 29841 [email protected]

Bobby Cook 843-398-4030 Division Director/Supervisor City of Darlington Recreation P.O.Box 94 Darlington, SC, 29540 [email protected]

Jan Cox 864-467-4326 Facility Director/Manager City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Department P.O. Box 2207 Greenville, SC, 29602 [email protected]

ann Cunningham 864-848-2191 Agency/Executive Director City of Greer Park & Recreation 446 Pennsylvania Ave Greer, SC, 29650 [email protected]

Brad Cuttino 864-467-4486 Division Director/Supervisor City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Department P.O. Box 2207 Greenville, SC, 29602 [email protected]

eric Davis 843-851-5211 Assistant/Deputy Director Town of Summerville Parks & Recreation Department 200 S. Main St. Summerville, SC, 29483 [email protected]

Pamela Davis 864-467-8008 Facility Director/Manager City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Department P.O. Box 2207 Greenville, SC, 29609 [email protected]

vincent Dipietro 803-642-0314 Operations Manager Aiken County PRT 828 Richland Ave W Aiken, SC, 29801 [email protected]

thomas Drayton 864-467-4350 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Department 423 E. Park Ave. Greenville, SC, 29601 [email protected]

Rachel ebaugh 843-763-3880 Division Director/Supervisor eTrak-Plus 1095 Playground Rd Charleston, SC, 29407 [email protected]

suzanne elston 803-321-1015 Division Director/Supervisor City of Newberry Parks, Recreation & Tourism P.O. Box 538 Newberry, SC, 29108 [email protected]

karrie Ferrell 843-886-8294 Assistant/Deputy Director Isle of Palms Recreation Department P.O. Box 508 Isle Of Palms, SC, 29451 www.iop.net [email protected]

yancy Floyd 803-321-1015 Division Director/Supervisor City of Newberry Parks, Recreation & Tourism P.O. Box 538 Newberry, SC, 29108 [email protected]

Jessica Gallman 864-429-1670 Program Coordinator Union County Recreation Department 111 Thomas St. Union, SC, 29379 [email protected]

Josh Garrison 864-476-7967 Center Director/Coordinator Spartanburg County Parks Department 550 Cavins Rd. Woodruff, SC, 29388 [email protected]

tara Gilrain 864-467-4331 Recreation Leader/Specialist City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Department 904 Townes St. Greenville, SC, 29609 [email protected]

trey Glover 864-804-5814 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Rd. Spartanburg, SC, 29301 [email protected]

Beth Goodale 843-545-3550 Agency/Executive Director Georgetown County Parks & Recreation Department 2030 Church St. Georgetown, SC, 29440 www.georgetowncountysc.org [email protected]

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Brenda Graves 803-663-7552 Admin Assistant Gregg Park Civic Center P.O. Box 418 Granitville, SC, 29829 [email protected]

Phillip Green 843-355-5004 Agency/Executive Director Willamsburg County Recreation Department 2084 Thurgood Marshall Highway Kingstree, SC, 29556 [email protected]

krystle Gregory 803-642-7559 Operations Manager Aiken County PRT 902 Vaucluse Rd Aiken, SC, 29801 [email protected]

Cheryl Heiselman 843-569-4242 Division Director/Supervisor City of Goose Creek Recreation P.O. Drawer 1768 Goose Creek, SC, 29445 [email protected]

Dennis Hodges 864-595-5356 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Rd Spartanburg, SC, 29301 [email protected]

Cory Holtzclaw 864-416-0105 Division Director/Supervisor City of Greer Park & Recreation 446 Pennsylvania Ave Greer, SC, 29651 [email protected]

Ben Hull 843-886-8294 Division Director/Supervisor Isle of Palms Recreation Department P.O. Drawer 508 Isle Of Palms, SC, 29451 [email protected]

Jacob Jarrell 843-784-2231 Agency/Executive Director City of Hardeeville 205 East Main St. Hardeeville, SC, 29927 [email protected]

Jack sink 803-581-7429 Agency/Executive Director Chester Parks & Recreation 161 West End St Chester, SC, 29706-5722 www.chestersc.org [email protected]

kevin stiens 864-467-4491 Division Director/Supervisor City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Department P.O. Box 2207 Greenville, SC, 29602 [email protected]

Dwayne stickler 864 297 6410 Recreation Leader/Specialist Palmetto Playsets, LLC. 1200 Woodruff Rd. Greenville, SC, 29607 [email protected]

Mike torrence 704-953-0680 Facility Director/Manager Torrence Sports Lighting Spartanburg County Parks Department 14211 Grand Traverse Drive Charlotte, NC, 28278 www.tsportslight.com [email protected]

Bruce viehman 864-416-0107 Division Director/Supervisor City of Greer Park & Recreation 446 Pennsylvania Ave Greer, SC, 29650 [email protected]

Randy Walker 843-545-3676 Recreation Leader/Specialist Georgetown County Parks & Recreation Department 2030 Church St. Georgetown, SC, 29440 [email protected]

Red Watson 864-416-6607 Assistant/Deputy Director City of Greer Park & Recreation 446 Pennsylvania Ave Greer, SC, 29650 [email protected]

Danny McFaddin 843-355-7789 Recreation Leader/Specialist Kingstree 401 N. Longstreet St. Kingstree, SC, 29556 www.kingstree.org [email protected]

albert Miller 803-321-1015 Program Coordinator City of Newberry Parks, Recreation & Tourism P.O. Box 538 Newberry, SC, 29108 [email protected]

Justin Miller 864-848-2192 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor City of Greer Park & Recreation 446 Pennsylvania Ave. Greer, SC, 29650 [email protected]

norma Page 843-886-8294 Agency/Executive Director Isle of Palms Recreation Department P.O. Drawer 508 Isle of Palms, SC, 29451 http://www.iop.net [email protected]

tim Patterson 803-547-1200 Agency/Executive Director Leroy Springs CO. P.O. Box 1209 Fort Mill, SC, 29716-1209 [email protected]

kayla Payton Program Coordinator Valley Metro RPTA 10 W Monte Cristo Phoenix, AZ, 85023 [email protected]

Joseph Pendergrass 843-355-5004 Division Director/Supervisor Willamsburg County Recreation Department 2084 Thurgood Marshall Highway Kingstree, SC, 29556 [email protected]

Jonathan Jones 864-467-4331 Center Director/Coordinator City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Department 904 Townes St. Ext. Greenville, SC, 29601 [email protected]

Ralph Jones 843-719-7900 Agency/Executive Director Moncks Corner Recreation Department P.O. Box 700 Moncks Corner, SC, 29461 [email protected]

shirley Jones 843-393-9005 Program Coordinator City of Darlington Recreation 300 Sanders St. Darlington, SC, 29532 [email protected]

lou kinsey 864-474-3053 Center Director/Coordinator Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Rd Spartanburg, SC, 29301 [email protected]

anthony Maffei 843-545-3111 Special Events Georgetown County Parks & Recreation Department 2030 Church St. Georgetown, SC, 29440 [email protected]

John Maietta Jr 803-663-7552 Center Director/Coordinator Gregg Park Civic Center P.O. Box 418 Graniteville, SC, 29829 [email protected]

Will Mcelheny 843 886-8294 Special Events Isle of Palms Recreation Department P.O. Drawer 508 Isle of Palms, SC, 29451 [email protected]

Pamela Royal 864-391-4180 Agency/Executive Director Savannah Lakes Village & Golf Club 385 Country Club Rd. McCormick, SC, 29835 [email protected]

steve Ruiz 843-681-7273 Program Coordinator Hilton Head Island Recreation Association 20 Wilborn Rd. Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926 [email protected]

Michael sapp 864-804-5558 Assistant Division Director/Supervisor Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Rd Spartanburg, SC, 29301 [email protected]

scott sawyer 803-321-1015 Agency/Executive Director City of Newberry Parks, Recreation & Tourism P.O. Box 538 Newberry, SC, 29108 www.visitnewberrysc.com [email protected]

kevin schmidt 864-467-8011 Recreation Leader/Specialist City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Department P.O. Box 2207 Greenville, SC, 29602 [email protected]

Collin shealy 803-321-1015 Program Coordinator City of Newberry Parks, Recreation & Tourism P.O. Box 538 Newberry, SC, 29108 [email protected]

kevin shropshire 864-427-0150 Center Director/Coordinator Timken Sports Complex Spartanburg County Parks Department 725 Rice Ave. Ext. Union, SC, 29379 [email protected]

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CunnInGHaM ReCReatIon Cynthia Pasquarelli 704-525-5174 Admin Assistant P.O. Box 240981 Charlotte, NC, 28224 www.cunninghamrec.com [email protected]

GeneRal ReCReatIon, InC. Andy Cush 610-353-3332 Operations Manager P.O. Box 440 Newtown Square, PA, 19073 www.generalrecreationinc.com [email protected]

Innova DIsC GolF Russell schwarz 803-366-5028 Division Director/Supervisor 2850 Commerce Drive Rock Hill, SC, 29730 www.innovadiscs.com [email protected]

leIsuRe lInes, InC. Mike Reagin 770-968-4000 Recreation Leader/Specialist 1561 Hwy. 42 North McDonough, GA, 30253 www.leisurelines.com [email protected]

MeanInG-2-Play llC Jonathan Marcy 803-609-1624 Operations Manager 106 Casco Bay Rd. Irmo, SC, 29063 www.meaning2play.com [email protected]

MIlone & MaCBRooM, InC. Paul Mills 864-271-9598 Agency/Executive Director 307 B Falls St. Greenville, SC, 29601 www.miloneandmacbroom.com [email protected]

MusCo sPoRts lIGHtInG Mike limpach [email protected]

PaRks & ReC BusIness Rodney auth P.O. Box 1166 Medina, OH, 44258 [email protected]

PlayGRounD saFety seRvICes Roger Davis

lydia Willingham 803-788-3338 Program Coordinator Generations Columbia, SC, 29223 [email protected]

kathy Windham 843-851-5211 Admin Assistant Town of Summerville Parks & Recreation Department 200 South Main St. Summerville, SC, 29483 [email protected]

Jon Woodsby 864-562-4150 Division Director/Supervisor Spartanburg County Parks Department P.O. Box 5666 Spartanburg, SC, 29304 [email protected]

erin Wofford 864-562-4150 Program Coordinator Spartanburg County Parks Department 141 N Cleveland Park Dr Spartanburg, SC, 29303 [email protected]

CoMMeRCIal MeMBeRsaMeRICan sPoRts lIGHtInG Gary teachey 910-520-1074 Operations Manager 8713 Champion Hills Drive Wilmington, NC, 28411 amsportslighting.com [email protected]

aPollo sunGuaRD sys linda Mcnamara 4487 A Ashton Rd Sarasota, FL, 34233 [email protected]

CaRolIna sPoRts InC Mark Houde 803-432-3515 Agency/Executive Director 932 Broad St. Camden, SC, 29020 www.carolinasports.com [email protected]

CHuRCHICH ReCReatIon & DesIGn Jeff Churchich 843-757-3156 Agency/Executive Director 20 Towne Drive PMB 186 Bluffton, SC, 29910 www.churchichrecreation.com [email protected]

PlayGRounD saFety seRvICes Donnis Davis 800-373-4508 Agency/Executive Director P.O. Box 2729 Shelby, NC, 28151 www.playgroundsafetyservices.com [email protected]

Greg taylor 704-487-7774 Operations Manager P.O. Box 2729 Shelby, NC, 28151 www.playgroundsafetyservices,com [email protected]

PlayGRounDs oF tHe CaRolInas John Barrs 919-781-6556 Operations Manager 9521 Lumley Rd Morrisville, NC, 27560 www.playgroundsofthecarolinas.com [email protected]

PlayWoRlD PReFeRReD Geoff eastman 704-583-0034 Operations Manager 10115 Kincey Ave. Huntersville, NC, 28078 www.playworldpreferred.com [email protected]

sGa aRCHIteCtuRe lauren Minors 843-853-4506 Admin Assistant 1535 Hobby St., Suite 204 North Charleston, SC, 29405 www.sgaarchitecture.com [email protected]

sIte solutIons Derek Williams 704-521-9880 Agency/Executive Director 2320 West Morehead St. Charlotte, NC, 28208 www.sitesolutionspa.com [email protected]

sPoRtseDGe Walter Coe 704-682-9843 Program Coordinator 1909 Saye Brook Dr. Monroe, NC, 28112 www.sportsedge.com [email protected]

stanteC ConsultInG Jerry Regenbogen 843 740-7704 Recreation Leader/Specialist 4969 Centre Pointe Drive North Charleston, SC, 29418 www.stantec.com [email protected]

steWaRt Jon Wood 704-909-3518 Facility Director/Manager 200 S. College St., Suite 720 Charlotte, NC, 28202 www.stewartinc.com [email protected]

WooD + PaRtneRs InC. Mark Baker 843-681-6618 Recreation Leader/Specialist P.O. Box 23949 Hilton Head Is, SC, 29925 www.woodandpartners.com [email protected]

RetIReD MeMBeRsMary Burr 309 Sliding Hill Rd. Cheraw, SC, 29520 [email protected]

Gayle Crabtree 864-574-5933 Retired Director of Recreation Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Rd. Spartanburg, SC, 29301 [email protected]

James Davis Jr 803-425-6009 Retired Director of Recreation Kershaw County Recreation Dept. 1042 West Dekalb St Camden, SC, 29020 [email protected]

stuDent MeMBeRskatie Cox Clemson University [email protected]

Melissa Dockins Clemson University [email protected]

Craig Goodman Clemson University [email protected]

annie Peeples Clemson University [email protected]

kellie smith Clemson University [email protected]

amanda stribling Clemson University [email protected]

Patrick Williams [email protected]

Misty stinnett Clemson University [email protected]

timia thompson North Carolina State University [email protected]

Corey sackrison University of North Carolina Wilmington [email protected]

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One of the most appealing aspects of living in the South Carolina Lowcountry is having access to a vast network of waterways to boat, swim and cool off during the hot summer days. But beneath the surface of the water lurks potential danger if one does not have the ability to swim, and children are especially vulnerable.

many coastal recreation agencies are working to provide free swim lessons to children so they are equipped with these essential skills. But what do you do when there is no pool nearby? The answer is, bring the pool to them. As one of the Low country’s agencies committed to teaching children how to swim, the Charleston County Park and recreation Commission (CCPrC) debuted a program this summer that made lessons possible for those lacking readily-available public pool access. Through a partnership with the Charleston County School District (CCSD), Community Services of Edisto, and the Lowcountry Aquatic Project Swimming (LAPS), CCPrC enabled children in their under-serviced rural areas to safely and confidently enjoy the activity of swimming.

The results were a resounding success. CCPrC’s Splash zone Waterpark provided a perfect venue to launch the program in may with 60 first and second graders from the adjacent murray-LaSaine Elementary School on James Island. Under the eight-lesson Swim Lesson University format of swim instruction, students progressed with increased confidence, enjoyment and safety. CCSD staff provided essential support with resources and transportation to the waterpark.

Bring the Pool to themBY mArIANNE BOWEr and STEVE hUTTON Charleston County Park & recreation Commission

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Upon the creation of a portable pool this summer, the LAPS lessons were literally brought to Jane Edwards Elementary on Edisto Island.

A unique concept, the portable pool was constructed, used, broken down and transported to another location for the next series of lessons. Students of varying ages wore lifejackets as well as red, yellow or green wrist bands to identify their level of skill. group sizes were limited to no more than six students per instructor.

This exceptional project continued through June with lessons serving 125 students attending CCSD’s camp at Schroder middle School in hollywood. In July the pool moved to Johns Island to serve another 100 campers at Angel Oak Elementary. CCPrC was proud to be able to enhance the health and welfare of area children through swimming instruction in a fun and safe environment. We look forward to continuing and expanding this program to serve our community in the future.

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• The longest pieces are 24' and weigh 200lbs each.

• Each security cover panel weighs 50lbs and there are 24 of them.

• There are 10 full sheets of 1' thick plywood that make the walls of the pool. The pressure of the water keeps these panels in place while the pool is full.

• The pool holds 5300 gallons of water.

• It takes 2 hoses running for 8 hours each to fill the pool and only takes 3 hours for the pool to pump out all of the water.

• It takes 5 people working 2 days to get the pool taken down, moved to the next location and reassembled. This does not include the time for water filling and draining.

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For many of us who were mentored and inspired by the creative team of planners who annually implemented the Edith Upchurch Innovative Programming Forum; the dissolution of “rock Eagle” certainly was a great disappointment. We can relate colorful memories of camp-style accommodations; twilight marches to the “eagle”, and engaging evening socials at this rural 4-h camp in Eatonton, georgia. rain gear, emergency snacks and extra blankets were essentials on the pack lists of regulars. Even with

this down to earth simplicity, attendees honed their skills during experiential training sessions, were exposed to what was trending in the field, captured creativity in unexpected ways, and developed long-lasting friendships and collaborations that have endured through the years. rock Eagle was an amazing adventure that helped produce many of the outstanding professionals managing exceptional programs across the region today.

BY mArIANNE BOWEr Charleston County Park &

recreation Commission

Building a new generation of recreation Programmers

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programs provided time to experience the beautiful venues and outdoor resources of Saluda Shoals Park by bike, hay wagon, through a geo-caching scavenger hunt, or on the low ropes course. Evening socials brought the group together for fun events like an impromptu all-conference plastic tub band performance, campfire s’mores, t-shirt exchange, ‘minute to Win It” and “murder at the BBQ Showdown”.

SCrPA’s first, and decidedly annual, TPS drew 89 delegate; outstanding for a first year event. What did the attendees think of the experience? The Summit was an over-whelming success in content, format, fun and logistics judging from the overwhelming positive comments including:

“This is the first time all the sessions were relevant to my position or to me personally.”

“Fantastic; every detail was covered.”

“Awesome conference! Very worthwhile. Great information.”

“Topics were informative & more suitable with the type of work I do.”

Thanks to the 2013 host agencies for their support and hospitality, and the 2013 Board and their home agencies for their generosity in expertise, dedication and time necessary in developing and implementing this event. The 2013 Board consisted of Nancy Calla-han (greenville County recreation District), Jodi Collins-gray (St. Andrews Parks and Playground) , Julie Edmond (Irmo Chapin recreation Commission), Bonnie Fitz (horry County Parks and recreation) , Susie goudy (Charleston County Park and recreation), Emory Langston (Aiken County Parks, recreation and Tourism Department), Leslie reeve (Lexington County recreation and Aging Commission, and marianne Bower (Charleston County Park and recreation). Next year’s conference will be held at North Strand Park February 26-28, 2014, hosted by horry County Parks and recreation Commission.

A casual conversation over breakfast between several rock Eagle alumnae and Jim headley, SCrPA Executive Director, at the 2011 NC/SC Joint Conference developed into a common vision to put together a state-wide team and develop a training conference, designed by pro-grammers for programmers. Considering the possibilities, does one duplicate an iconic training experience, a ’la rock Eagle, or re-engineer the experience to take on its own identity to reach out to a new generation? The SCrPA Program-ming Summit (TPS) was held February 27 – march 1, at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia, hosted by Irmo Chapin recre-ation Commission and Lexington County recreation and Aging Commission. Though similar in intention to rock Eagle, The Programming Summit developed its own identity and format from informa-tion collected through a comprehensive survey of SCrPA membership soliciting current programmatic needs, trends, implementation format, and logistical preferences.

The team secured prominent keynote speakers: ms. Fran mainella, first woman Director of the National Park Service; and mr. Tom O’rourke, Executive Director of Charleston County Park and recreation Commission. Both speak-ers provided an invaluable outlook into programming past and present, and insightful, challenging revelations and inspiration for the future. Thirty-two CEU approved sessions offered leveled train-ing for both the beginner programmer and seasoned professional. Educational sessions included informative and engag-ing topics in Community Programming, Special Events, marketing, Leadership, Environmental Education, Daycamp, the Arts, Program Development, and Social media.

There was also time for fun and net-working among delegates attending from across the state. “Take a Break”

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It is not often that a four-year-old facility is in need of expansion; but that is what the mount Pleasant recreation Department recently experienced. Due to the over-whelming success and growth in a short four year period, the Thomasena Stokes-marshall Senior Services Center underwent an expansion to better meet the increasing demand for program and exercise space specifically for seniors.

After opening in 2008, the Senior Center membership quickly grew to nearly 2,000 members and showed no signs of slowing. With future population estimates for mount Pleasant showing a continued increase in

the Town’s senior population, the need for a larger Center became apparent. Cham-pioned by Council member Thomasena Stokes-marshall and the support of Council, the Town embarked on a $1.7 million dollar expansion. The project was funded by the Town with support from a PIP grant from the Lieutenant governor’s Office on Aging as well as funds from the Charleston County hospitality Tax.

Based on input provided through surveys of our senior population, design work that would nearly double the size of the facility to over 15,000 sq. ft. was completed, and the project broke ground in October 2012.

The expansion of the facility was completed by the end of may and a celebration for the grand Opening was held on July 12.

Some highlights of the newly expanded facility include:

• A larger dedicated fitness room with state-of-the-art and senior friendly, cardio and circuit strength training equipment;

• Increased group exercise space with a large multipurpose exercise room that can be divided into two rooms, plus an additional exercise room dedicated to yoga, tai chi, and meditation;

BY STEVE gErgIk Town of mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Expands Senior Services Center

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• men’s and women’s locker room facilities;

• A larger card room that nearly doubles our capacity to meet the needs of our bridge groups;

• A dedicated library and sitting area;

• A member lounge with newly provided game tables, TVs, love seats, chairs, and coffee tables;

• New office space that allows the Senior Center to house the Senior Victim Advocate Office for the mount Pleasant Police Depart-ment as well as a Police sub-station.

As Senior Coordinator gary Jaster explains, “The Senior Center is a big draw for seniors retiring to the area. There have been several occasions where visitors to the Center choose to move here because of what the Senior Center has to offer. With the expansion we can better meet this growing demand for more fitness and programming space.”

No doubt, with money well spent, the Thoma-sena Stokes-marshall Senior Services Center will continue its trend setting programs and services to the senior population in mount Pleasant and Charleston County for years to come.

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Our parks and recreation clients are amazingly diverse. For decades in South Carolina our major client diversities were male and female, young to old, African American and Caucasian and a strong Christian majority. Today we serve a much wider range of citizens. Several weeks ago a news story reported that the U.S. had more Caucasian deaths than births for the first time, yet the U.S. Caucasian population grew slightly as a result of European immigration. Since the 2010 census the story, has been the rapid growth of the hispanic population. Within 20 to 30 years, people of color will be the majority of the population in the United States.

By PAul B. EllIS, III, Greenville County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and DENISE ANDERSoN PHD, Clemson university

Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

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The U.S. population also shows strong signs of growth in individualism rather than concern about the common good. This trend is exemplified in challenges faced by parks and recreation agencies that strive to promote and develop the concept of the public’s common good as one of our primary missions. The concept of common good is to provide shared and beneficial services for most or all members of the community. One example of common good would be when a new park, strongly supported by the citizens, is built even though two adjoining property owners object. Another example is the downtown street art and craft festival supported by the entire community with the exception of one store owner who objects to the loss of parking.

Individualism is a way of life that places the individual’s needs, desires, and comfort above the broader community’s needs. To promote the common good and sense of community we offer community-wide events and activities. To serve individuals we offer facilities that can be used individually and are generally available at any time.

New York Times columnist David Brooks recently wrote about google digitizing all modern books written before 2008. his analysis using the google data to examine word usage showed the slow disappearance of words such as common good, compassion, conscience, honesty, patience and compassion in these written texts. Words growing in usage include subjectivity, information, fairness, and dependability. mr. Brooks’ analysis indicated trends in the “rise of individualism and an increase in demoralization.”

Our nation has always supported a tradition of individualism. The positive side is the encouragement of people to express themselves. The results can be new ideas, innovations, inventions and artistic development. The downside can be selfishness, egotism, and an attitude of “every man for themselves”. A commitment to the “common good” can help balance the negatives of individualism. Certainly we see both in those we serve. We see a commitment to common good in the individual who volunteers; we see the growth in individualism reflected in requests for extra special treatment through our services and facilities.

In his writings, Washington Post columnist, robert J. Samuelson lays out the current situation very clearly. “We face a choice between a society where people accept modest sacrifices for a common good or a more contentious society where (individuals and) groups selfishly protect their own benefits.”

Only concerned with the self, individualism can be taken to the extreme such as the example of the community member who, after a day spent with family and work, wants to be able to shoot basketball hoops at the park in a pink Speedo bathing suit at 3:00 a.m. when the park is closed. The person will rant to anyone and everyone on social media for months that the use of the park is “my right” as a citizen – not taking into consideration the law or the other people this activity may negatively impact. We also see many community members who work to promote the common good. Take harvey and Enid, a very proper English retired couple who walk in the park. They carry plastic grocery bags and pick up litter as

they walk and Enid will call in apologetically to report any new vandalism, overflowing trash cans and things that need attention. Parks and recreation agencies encounter both varieties of citizen.

Parks and recreation agencies need to continue defining services within the concept of “Common good”. however, individualism is a reality and agencies will need to be more tolerant of the “me first, who cares about the public” attitude of some clients. As public servants we want to try and accommodate all parks and recreation requests if possible, but a balance between individualism and common good will be an ongoing challenge for agencies. It will change and vary from issue to issue and the changing circumstances. Parks and recreation agencies are adaptable to change but as a public serving agency the public’s common good must continue to takes priority over the individual client/citizen request.

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Park and recreation agencies have seen a decade of change since 2000. When the millennium changed, most P&r agencies had a stable base of traditional support and services that they had enjoyed for years. By 2012 change had eroded funding, staffing and services; thereby requiring adjustments large and small. The pace of change in soci-ety continues to increase and P&r agencies are changing as they look to planning and trend forecasting to try and stay on track to meet the public’s priority of leisure demands.

The vast majority of agencies have funding issues. revenues may be up but are often short of the increasing expenses required to sustain services. most agencies have used cut backs in order to balance the bottom line. generally, this means programming and staff cuts plus a growth in unfunded de-ferred maintenance. The spiral may continue downward and services could be further eliminated and parks closed unless action is taken to adjust the current business model.

The word “sustainable” is included in many agency mission statements. The concept is great but getting there seems impossible to most unless the agencies moves toward new positions that include some of the old traditional components as well as evolving new concepts.

Adjusting an agency’s priorities will be ongo-ing in order to focus available resources for maximum public benefit. The future prior-ity for parks will most likely be “safe and functional first and aesthetically pleasing second.” This will often require deferred maintenance of existing park facilities taking priority over development of new parks and facilities. As with any public infrastructure such as parks, roads, water and sewer projects, building new facilities is more ap-pealing politically than repairing the old or existing. So be it.

Public funding for parks facilities will be fiscally tight and therefore, agencies will increasingly be dependent on in-house reve-nue generation and seeking private funding. Continuous development of the agency’s non-profit foundation, conservancy groups and booster clubs will be a key source of funding to improve parks. These groups will also be more demanding and influence the agency’s management. Facilitation of their board meetings and functions will keep the agency’s goals and objectives at the top of the agenda.

Similarly, recreation programming staff will change to become event and program facili-tators. The agency has venues and technical knowledge but often lack staff hours. This will require the construction of an ever ex-panding volunteer base to replace what the staff accomplished in the past. Volunteers may set up and operate the special events or program activity with the staff facilitating their actions. The same will hold true in every area in which an agency operates, therefore a formalized volunteer management compo-nent within the agency will be critical.

The way an agency communicates with its citizens, volunteers, and partners will continue to change and expand. Along with this, the public’s demand for transparency and information will be expanding too. P&r agencies will be hard pressed if they do not keep up with the advances in communica-tions required by citizens and businesses in the future. Quality agency communica-tion, knowledge and technology will greatly benefit the public’s use of parks, recreation facilities and services. Costs will continue to climb and compete with other agency financial priorities.

The public communication components of an agency will drive its success. growing public digital input will play a large role in

setting the agency’s priorities and impact management decisions. This vital compo-nent of the agency will improve an agency’s facilitation, grow the non-profit groups, expanding volunteer resources, and improve its ability to seek private funding.

The advancing communication components have pushed the “technology gap” issue to the forefront. As our society ages, diversifies and becomes less healthy most citizens will continue to be technologically competent. There will be many more old and poor people living alone with little technology communication resources or skills. This puts them out of the loop of public services. A growth in senility in the aging population can make communication even harder. There is also a “foreign language gap” agencies must confront.

many more factors and influences are ahead for an evolving agency that will test its ability to provide good public services. Seeking the Best Practices of other P&r agencies will be one of the keys for success. keeping involved in the professional network will be a continual agency and personal quest.

It is interesting how this puts P&r agencies back to their roots. As in the beginning of our industry, a few good professional staff members produced a wealth of leisure op-portunities through public involvement. The public funding commitment for basic services to address food, clothing, shelter and secu-rity issues should take priority. P&r is a vol-unteer citizen-based service that people want after covering those key essentials. Citizens and the private sector will contribute beyond the required public funding level with funding and best of all they will give their time and energy to have a successful and responsive P&r agency with which to utilize and interact.

The Evolving Future Park & Recreation Agency Will Be?

BY PAUL B. ELLIS, III greenville Co. recreation District

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