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PRESS RELEASE
Fontana
Honors 18 in Military Banner Recognition Program
Release Date: April 9, 2008
Fontana,
California, March 27, 2008. The Mayor and City Council announce the City of Fontana Community Services
Department's overwhelming successes at the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) District XI Awards and
Installation banquet on Thursday, March 20, 2008.
The evening started with a huge coup for the City of Fontana as Kyla Brown, Acting Community Services Manager
was inducted as the District XI president. Michael Wright, Acting Community Services Supervisor, was also elected
to the executive committee. The board plays a direct role in the formation of action plans and the legislative
roles of the District which have a direct impact on member sites and programming. Having two city employees serve
on the executive committee will allow for Fontana to have a presence in policies made for San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties.
The night followed with more successes as city employees were recognized for the Professional Service Award (Jennifer
Hunt, Community Services Supervisor), Lifetime Achievement Award (Ken Herron, Community Services Director), Volunteer
Layman Awards (Mayor's Gala Committee and the Cruise Night Committee). A scholarship for professional development
was also awarded to Courtney Hodnick, Community Services Coordinator at the Art Depot.
In all, the City of Fontana Community Services Department swept the evening with five awards. Rialto, with three
winners, had the second largest number of award recipients for the evening. Other cities in attendance to receive
awards included Rialto, Riverside, Ontario, Corona, Temecula, Hesperia, Chino, and San Bernardino. Both San Bernardino
and Riverside Counties are represented by District XI.
CPRS is a statewide nonprofit that was incepted in 1946 to provide members with leadership tools to create community
through parks and programming. Some of the goals of CPRS are to "provide recreational experiences to individuals,
families, and communities; promote health and wellness; increase cultural unity; strengthen safety and security;
and, support economic development."
The City of Fontana has been successful in living up to the goals set forth by the CPRS. A series of campaigns
have brought residents out of their homes and into the parks. Residents are increasingly getting involved in
the cultural arts programs, special events that include the award winning Cruise Night, Winter Festival,
Fontana Days Run, and summer Variety Nights . In the year ahead, safety and security will continue
to be a central focus of the department. From the fully supervised skate parks to free water safety training
for residents, an ongoing safety campaign is expected to feature alongside family fun this summer.
The award winning night for the City of Fontana reflects a growing community that is focused on resident satisfaction,
livable community development, and future generations. Earlier this year, the city was also named one of the
top 100 Best C ommunities for Young People in America by the America's Promise Alliance. To be recognized
again for its outstanding programs is proof that Fontana is moving in the right direction.
To find out more about CPRS, please visit www.CPRS.org. For information about the programs offered through City
of Fontana Community Services Department, please visit www.fontanarecreation.org.
Contact
Information:
Kyla
Brown, Acting Community Services Manager
Telephone: (909) 428-8360 Ext. 227
E-Mail:
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