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OUTSTANDING COMMISSIONER:

Ron Ruef, Commissioner, City of Mission Viejo Parks and Recreation Commission

A member of the Community Services Commission since January 2005 and Chairperson in 2007, Ron Ruef averages ten to twenty hours per week on his parks and recreation responsibilities. He is also President-elect of the California Association of Parks & Recreation Commissioners & Board Members (CAPRCBM).

Under Ron's leadership and involvement, the City achieved the following:

Expansion of the Norman P. Muruay Community and Senior Center
Development of the City's first Community Services Master Plan Development of a restroom master plan for neighborhood parks Completion of the Marguerite Tbnnis & Aquatics Centers Master Plan.
Completion of a new City park named after Orange County Sheriff Sergeant Matt Davis, who was killed while on duty in a motorcycle accident.
A donation policy for parks, facilities and recreation programs for the public to connect with and support various City facilities and programs.
Six Kids Factory drop-in recreation programs in Mission Viejo elementary schools
Pubic work shop opportunities
AYSO referee, and as a field coordinator and field marshal at the Maccabi Gomes in lrvine.
Commission meetings for the public to express their interest and concerns regarding the development of a dog park in Mission Viejo
Implementation of a local history collections policy Adjustment of recreation center fees Updating of the City's Committee Handbook for five standing committees
Establishment of the City's first annual tennis tournament Creation of an intermediate school essay contest to promote and recognize character qualities among intermediate school children.
Creation of the Parenting to Build Kids of Character Workshop to educate and provide parents with skills for building character in children.

Ron has also served on many ad hoc committees relating to a master community services plan, restrooms for neighborhood parks, tennis and aquatic centers, committee hand books and o controversial dog park. He has contributed to his community as a PTA board member, an AYSO referee, and as a field coordinator and field marshal at the Maccabi Games in lrvine.

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