Education

The Association offers free online training to Agency Members and onsite training to members for the cost of expenses (estimated in advance). Onsite sessions can cover a three-hour period and a multiple of topics.  Training videos are availabe to members only and require a password for access. Members can receive a password, which changes monthly, by contacting the Executive Director at www.contact@caprcbm.org

Non-Agency Members can receive the same training for $100 plus the cost of expenses. Online training is not available to non-agency members. For more information on training opportunities, contact the Executive Director at www.contact@caprcbm.org .

Training for Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members.

Paradise RPD receiving award for Outstanding Board or Commission

Paradise RPD receiving award for Outstanding Board or Commission

It is our goal to provide commissioners and board members with opportunities to learn about their roles and responsibilities and stay current with issues and legislation affecting the parks & recreation industry.

Join us, make new friends and keep informed of the emerging issues facing our industry and communities.

Training videos are available to members only and require a password for access. Members can receive a password, which changes monthly, by contacting the Executive Director at www.contact@caprcbm.org

Training sessions include the following:

  • Ethics law and principles for Commissioners and Board Members

  • Working with Elected Officials

  • The Ralph M. Brown Act

  • The impact of AB5 on park and recreation service

  • Roberts Rules for meeting management

  • The Role of Commissioners and/or Board Members

  • Negotiation Principles

  • The politics of Parks and recreation at all levels of government

  • Keeping the momentum going

  • Influencing politics

 

Other topics can be added based on specific request and demand

 

Learning about the history of California at an Association Educational trip