CARPD Communicator - July 2026 - California Association of Recreation and Park Districts

CARPD Communicator - July 2026

The newest edition of CARPD Communicator is here!

Check out the electronic version of our July Newsletter or browse the previews below.

This month's edition includes:

President's Message from President Jesus Perez
CARPD 2026 Conference in Review
Recap of the Awards of Distinction Winners
Legislative Update
District in the Spotlight (New!)
CARPD Board Election
Save the Date for CARPD Conference 2027

Have a safe and happy Summer!

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CARPD President's Message - July 2026

Welcome your new CARPD President, Jesus Perez. In The Law of the Jungle “…the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack."

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2026 CARPD Conference In Review

It was a pleasure to see everyone in Monterey! Thank you for joining us. We look forward to seeing you all at our conference next year in North Lake Tahoe.

2026 CARPD Awards of Distinction

The Awards of Distinction winners were announced at the CARPD Conference on May 28, 2026, in Monterey, CA. Thank you to all that took the time to send them in.

Legislative Upate - July 2026

An update from the CPPG on the latest happenings at the Capitol.

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District Spotlight

Something new this issue! Spotlighting a district. In this issue, we are spotlighting Cordova Recreation and Park District on their new AED cabinet.

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CARPD Board Election - Congrats!

Check out the new 2026-2027 CARPD Board of Directors.

Save the date for the CARPD Conference 2027, May 26-29 at Everline Resort, North Lake Tahoe, CA.

Save the Date for the CARPD 2027 Conference

Mark your calendars for May 26 - May 29, 2027!

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