Idris Jassim Al-Oboudi ادريس جاسم العبودي ialiraqi@hotmail.com ialoboudi@citymb.info Idris is a nationally recognized Recreation and Parks professional and public speaker. A Highly motivating, energetic, passionate leader with vision and a pragmatic approach to recreation issues and needs, has been working in the field of Recreation for the Past 28 years. He is currently the Manager of Parks and Recreation for the City of Manhattan Beach California. Idris is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and State / National and International notoriety and acclaim. In February, 2008 Idris, received the Professional Distinguished Service Award. This is the highest award bestowed by the NRPA Pacific Southwest Regional Council. It recognizes professionals in the Region who have consistently given outstanding service to the park, recreation and conservation movement on the State, National and in the case of Mr. Al-Oboudi the international level. He also received the 2007 NRPA’s Program Excellence Award for Special Event. In February, 2008 Idris, received Los Angeles County Special Commendation Award form forth District Supervisor Mr. Don Knabe. This Commendation is in recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all the citizens of Los Angeles County California. In March- 2006 Idris received The California Park & Recreation Society’s (CPRS Over 4000 in Membership) highest Award and Citation that recognizes outstanding contributions to CPRS and the parks, recreation, and/or human serves profession. This award also recognizes his contributions that significantly affect the parks & recreation profession on a regional, sectional, state & national level. Idris was honored for his contributions to the profession and commitment to the Creating Community VIP Action Plan. Both in 2005 and 2006 Idris received the California Parks and Recreation Society’s President’s Award for outstanding Leadership and dedicated service to the parks and recreation profession in California. In 2004 Al-Oboudi was the first Chair of California Parks and Recreation Society’s Youth Sports and Fitness Task Force (Initiative) in charge of providing modality, revamping and re-directing the youth sports experience in California municipalities and organizations. This Plan was rolled out in fall 2005 and is being implemented state and nation wide starting in spring 2006. Mr. Al-Oboudi was in the lead as a creator and organizer of the Rally in support of Youth Sports and Fitness at the California State Capital on March-8-2007 during the CPRS annual Conference. Mr. Al-Oboudi is a 25 year member of the CPRS & a long time member of the NRPA. He has served the CPRS membership in many areas, he was the Education Program Chair of the 2008, CPRS Conference, and served in the same capacity in 2004. He has been and Advisor for the CPRS Director of Education for the CPRS CONF 2003-2005& 2006. He was elected as Southern CA CPRS Administrators Section representative serving from 2003 to 2005. Mr. Al-Oboudi is a frequent contributor to leadership workshops and meetings on recreation issues in Local Collages, Universities, and California Cities, community organizations, CPRS, NRPA and nation wide organizations. Mr. Al-Oboudi Developed a proto type frame work for Vision Insight Planning and Programming (Purpose Driven Programming). This tool was further developed and adopted in Programming for Community and youth recreation, cultural and social activities (Purpose Driven Programming) for the Islamic Community in the USA and the World. This is the First Vision Insight Planning programming tool developed for Muslim Organizations world wide. This ground braking work is a prelude to a comprehensive Initiative Mr. Al-Oboudi is Envisioning, Espousing and Creating, for the Muslim Community in the USA. A 25 year resident of the Cal

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Quarterly Publication of the CPRS Aging Services & Activities Section
Spring 2008
Page One PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
President’s Message By Teri Mountford
Board of Directors
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Greetings Aging Services and Activities Section Members!
February Board Meeting
District Representatives It is unbelievable but this is my last President’s Message for the
Section Award Winners
fiftysomething newsletter. This year has flown by. It seems as if the
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Committee Chairs board installation was yesterday and now it is time to turn over the
California Senior Legislature gavel to the new President and board.
Ways & Means
Page Four As I was preparing this article, I reflected on this past year and what the
Get Involved Aging Services and Activities Section accomplished as well as what will
Senate Bill 977 be continued in the New Year. This year’s board has worked extremely
NCOA’s Public Policy Update hard to enhance not only the Aging Section but the profession as well.
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Aging Section Website Some of the key projects and accomplishments were:
Section Social 1. Initiated the update of the Section’s Strategic Plan.
CPRS 2008 Training Conference 2. Joint Training Institute with the Therapeutic Recreation Section.
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Awards & Installation Luncheon
3. Successful Bass Lake Mini Conference.
Page Seven 4. Membership survey distributed.
TR & Aging Services Institute 5. Discussion and planning a joint conference with CASCC.
2007 Bass Lake Mini Conference 6. Membership has increased in the Aging Section.
7. The Aging Section Social has been reinstated.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
All of these projects would not have happened without the cohesiveness
President, Teri Mountford
(925) 973-3271 and dedication of this year’s board. This year your board stepped up to
tmountford@sanramon.gov the plate in so many ways. It was my pleasure working with each and
Vice-President, Lauri Linder every member. It was also an honor to represent the Aging Section at
(559) 891-2239 the State level. The Aging Section is well respected within CPRS.
lauril@cityofselma.com
CPRS is dedicated to branding Parks and Recreation as an essential
Secretary, Alicia Jensen
service. I urge you to pay attention and read the email messages from
(909) 598-6200
ajensen@ci.walnut.ca.us CPRS about branding. Those messages pertain to all sections in CPRS.
The Aging Section board is committed to ensure we conform to CPRS’
Treasurer, Darryl Kim
(949) 645-2356 x15 branding message. We would like to create a new logo as well as
PDRKim@aol.com possibly update our section name to better represent our changing
Past President, Shelley Hellen profession.
(562) 570-3504 In closing, I appreciate members’ support this year and hope more of
Shelley_Hellen@longbeach.gov
you will become involved with the Aging Section Board or section. Please
Northern Rep, Lorraine Zorn give your support to the new board.
(559) 685-2330
lzorn@ci.tulare.ca.us I look forward to seeing you at the Long Beach Conference including the
Southern Rep, Ruri (Peanuts) Pierre Awards and Installation Luncheon, Social and Board Meeting. Please
(562) 464-3365 read about all of these events in this issue.
rpierre@whittierch.org
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2. DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING
District I, Jillian Mazeau Mark you calendar for the next Aging Services and Activities Section
(415) 899-8294 Board Meeting which will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
jmazeau@ci.novato.ca.us from 1-4:30 pm at Hyatt Regency Long Beach — Pacific Room. This is
the last Board Meeting for the current Board and we will be covering
District II, Unfilled important topics such as the Section’s Strategic Plan, marketing,
mentoring and much more. All section members are encouraged to
come to this meeting. Board Members, if you have questions about
District III, Jane Laris eligibility for travel reimbursement, please consult your position’s job
(925) 314-3465 description, which can be found on the Aging Section website at this
jlaris@ci.danville.ca.us link: http://aging.cprs.org/Job_Descriptions/job_descriptions.htm.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach is located at 200 South Pine Avenue Long
District IV, Joe Hunziker Beach, CA 90802.
(650) 829-3822
AND THE WINNERS ARE…
District V, Unfilled AGING SERVICES & ACTIVITIES SECTION
AWARDS PROGRAM
By Jane Laris
District VI, Unfilled
The 2007 – 2008 Program Awards will be presented at the Annual
Aging Section Awards and Installation Luncheon to be held on Friday,
District VII, Lorraine Zorn
(559) 685-2330 February 29, 2008 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Outback
lzorn@ci.tulare.ca.us Steakhouse in Long Beach. The recipients were selected by a program
committee, representing three different agencies rating each
District VIII, Unfilled category. The award recipients are being recognized for their
innovative and unique approaches to community service, and on
behalf of the Aging Section Board of Directors, we wish them a warm
District IX, Unfilled congratulation!
Healthy Lifestyles and Wellness Program Award
District X, Emeline Moya 1st Place: Green Tea Week, City of Norwalk
(562) 902-3160
emoya@cityoflamirada.org 2nd Place: Individual Dietary Planning, City of Carlsbad
3rd Place: “Get Fit! To Retire”, City of Ontario
District XI, Brandie Potter
(951) 270-5646 Creating Community through Partnerships and Service
bpotter@ci.norco.ca.us Opportunities
District XII, Judi Callicott 1st Place: Seasonal Yard Work Program, Margaret Todd Senior
(619) 258-4100 ext 257 Center, City of Novato
jcallic@ci.santee.ca.us
2nd Place: Bell Gardens Seniors ESL/Citizenship Class, City of Bell
Gardens
District XIII, Leon Raya
(909) 394-6234
Professional Champion Award
lraya@ci.san-dimas.ca.us
1st Place: Anna Boyce, Volunteer, City of Mission Viejo
District XIV, Unfilled
REPRESENTATIVES
District XV, Unfilled
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3. CALIFORNIA SENIOR LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE CHAIRS By Assembly Member Pat Trotter
Bass Lake, Jennifer Overmoe
The California Senior Legislature (CSL) is an elected volunteer
(925) 314-3476
body of 120 senior legislators throughout the state. The primary
Bylaws/Elections, Lauri Linder
mission is to gather ideas for legislation at the state and federal
(559) 891-2239 levels, craft the ideas into formal proposals, prioritize the
proposals, present them to members of the Legislature or the
CPRS Conference, Jan Branich Congress, and advocate for laws implementing the ideas.
(714) 765-4512
Over the past twenty years, the California Senior Legislature has
Council of Sections, Michelle Lacy had a significant success rate with about five of its proposals
(925) 314-3377 making their way into state law each year.
Education, Pearl Raya, Chair (714) The CSL is primarily funded through a voluntary check-off on the
647-6744 California State Income Tax Return – identified as the "CA Fund
Mac Kaiser, Co-Chair for Senior Citizens” (LINE 52 of your State Income Tax Form).
(925) 516-5359
The CSL was founded largely through the efforts of Senator Henry
Finance, Darryl Kim Mello, who in 1980 requested the California Commission on Aging
(949) 645-2356 ext. 15 call a session of, “the Silver-Haired Legislature.” In 1982, this
session became the California Senior Legislature (CSL) and
Historian, Ruri (Peanuts) Pierre Senator Mello in SCR 44 asked that this be an annual event.
(562) 464-3365
During the October annual session of the CSL, hearings on
proposals are held in policy committees of the Senior Senate and
Legislative (Southern), Tsuann Kuo
the Senior Assembly.
(310) 652-9800 or (310) 666-9137
Legislative (Northern), Unfilled Between its annual sessions, the work of the CSL continues with
the guidance of two standing committees. The Joint Rules
NCOA, Cathy Angstadt Committee provides for the governance of the CSL and plans the
(949) 425-5151 annual session. The Legislative Committee directs the presentation
of proposals to the Legislature or Congress.
Professional Grants, Tracee Davis
(909) 395-2021 ext. 2371
Publications, Pam Deaton
(925) 931-5367 WAYS AND MEANS
By Georganne Woodward
Senior Center Program Awards, Jane
Laris Space Still Available
(925) 314-3465 Come join us aboard the "Monarch of the Seas" for a four-day
cruise to San Diego, Catalina, and Ensenada. The ship leaves from
Special Projects - Mentoring San Pedro (Long Beach).
Program, Unfilled Our annual fundraiser is taking place May 12-16, 2008. Each
senior / community center will receive $25.00 per cruiser and the
Student Scholarships,
Aging Section will receive $50.00 per cabin. So spread the word
Dr. Gonzaga Da Gama
around your center's travel group, your family, and friends. This
(408) 924-3009
trip is open to all ages. Registration deadline: Feb. 22, 2008
Ways & Means, Georganne
For more information, contact the San Marcos Senior Center
Woodward Trailblazers office at 760-744-5535 x3609.
(760) 744-5535
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4. SENATE BILL 977 (CORREA)
FACT SHEET
GET INVOLVED! What the Bill Does
The bill instructs the California Commission on Aging to review the
We are still in need of people to step data obtained by CSU Fullerton in the University’s needs
forward and get involved in the Aging assessment of California’s Senior Center Infrastructure, which is
Section. There are committees and tentatively scheduled for publication in early spring of 2008.
district positions we are looking to fill.
In addition to conducting an independent review of the study, the
For a complete list of committees and Commission will also convene a meeting of stakeholders to consider
other opportunities in which to become the study for completeness, and scope. Once CCA’s independent
involved, you may view the “interest review and stakeholder process has been completed, CCA will
form” on the Section’s website report back by March 2009 to the Senate Subcommittee on Aging
http://aging.cprs.org. The Aging and Long-Term Care, the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-
Section will only thrive if its members Term Care, and CSU Fullerton’s research team with their comments
get involved! on the study.
If you have any questions, or would The goal of this review is to ensure that the state possesses a
like to know more about particular complete and accurate picture of what the overall needs are of the
committee responsibilities, please senior centers throughout California. This information is necessary
contact Lauri Linder at to inform future discussions of a new Senior Center Infrastructure
lauril@cityofselma.com or Bond.
(559) 891-2239.
Why the Study is Important
As a reminder, here are some reasons The state has not made a serious investment in its senior centers
to become involved in the Section: since the passage of the Senior Center Bond Act of 1984,
• Network with other Proposition 30. As nearly a quarter century has passed since voters
professionals in your field. It is approved this measure, CSU Fullerton’s study is vital to determining
amazing what similar issues we the state’s current and future senior center infrastructure needs.
all face day to day.
• Share information and sharpen Support
your skills California Senior Legislature (Sponsor)
• Provide input on trainings both
local and regional. Staff Contact
• Strategically plan for senior John Scribner, 651-4034; john.scribner@sen.ca.gov.
services.
• Develop your professional
goals.
Working together we are enhancing
the quality of life for the seniors in our NCOA’s Public Policy Update
communities. December 20, 2007
Issue #26 – Special Edition
Visit here to learn more about Congress’ actions on appropriations
for the Administration on Aging and Senior Community Service
“Creating Community through Employment Program as well as funding for Limited Medicare
People, Parks and Programs” Services.
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5. CPRS 2008 TRAINING CONFERENCE — BUILDING
AGING SECTION WEB SITE! THE BRAND
By John Clements, Web Parks and Recreation as an Essential Community
Development Service
Stay informed on the latest CPRS Aging
Section news and information by visiting
aging.cprs.org! The web site has the
most current information on Section-
sponsored events, conferences,
scholarships, fundraisers, news,
announcements, and information about
who we are, what we do and how you
can get involved.
There are only a few weeks left to make your plans for the annual
Board members and Committee Chairs,
state conference to be held on February 26-29 in Long Beach. You
please help the site stay up-to-date by
should have received your pre-conference materials by now;
emailing your announcements to John
however, we have also put together a quick summary of sessions
Clements, Web Site Chair @
you may want to consider:
johnc@ci.fullerton.ca.us or by calling
John at (714) 738-6844. Tuesday, February 26
8:00 am-6:00 pm TR/Aging Sections Joint Training Institute
Wednesday, February 27
8:15 am-9:30 am No More Begging! The First Step to
Sponsorship Success
9:45 am – 11:45 am General Session
12:00 noon – 3:00pm Expo Grand Opening and free luncheon
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Aging Section Board Meeting
CPRS 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm How To Get Older People Moving
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Talking ‘Bout Generation
Aging, Services
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Best of the Best Award Winning Programs
& Activities Section Social and Networking
invites you to our
Thursday, February 28
Conference Social 8:15 am – 9:30am Seniors-If Not Now, When?
Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:00 – 12:15 pm Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Disaster Strikes—Are You Prepared?
6:00 – 8:00 pm
4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Successful Aging and Coping with Stress
Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar 6:00 pm – 8:00pm Aging Section Social
Private Patio
Friday, February 29
90 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
8:30 am – 10:00 am Telling Your Story Increases Your Senior
•Complimentary O’rdeuvres, Services Value
and soft drinks 10:15 am – 11:45 am Planning for the Future Delivery of Social
• Socializing with your friends Services
• A full no host bar will be available 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm CPRS Aging Services and Activities
Section Awards and Installation
Luncheon
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Gearing Up for an Aging Population
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Attracting and Selecting New Staff
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm CPRS Awards Reception and Banquet
For additional information please got to www.cprs.org
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6. CPRS Aging Services & Activities Section
Awards & Installation Luncheon
Friday February 29, 2008
12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
Outback Steakhouse
(20 W. Shoreline Drive Long Beach, CA90802)
$30.00 Person
Check payment and RSVP for this luncheon must be received no later than February 20, 2008,
and checks should be made payable to the “CPRS Aging Section.”
Please send checks and RSVP form to:
Downtown Community Center
Attn: Jan Branich
250 E. Center Street
Anaheim, CA 92805.
Good day Mate!
It’ll Be Fair Dinkum! Come & Support your Section & Board Blimy!
You will receive an e-mail confirmation. We’re sorry but no one will be able to pay at the door. For more
information please contact Jan Branich at Jbranich@anaheim.net. or at (714) 765 - 4512
CPRS Aging Services & Activities Section Awards & Installation Luncheon
Yes, sign me up for the Awards & Installation Luncheon!
Name(s) _____________________________________ Agency: ________________________
Contact Number: ____________________________________
E-Mail Address: _____________________________________
Enclosed is a check for: $______ ($30 per person) made payable to “CPRS Aging Section”
Meal Selection (Please mark one per person)
_______Outback Special 8 oz. Sirloin Steak
_______North Atlantic Salmon
_______Walhalla Pasta (Vegetarian: Fettuccini with Alfredo sauce and mixed fresh vegetables)
_______Drovers Half Rack Baby Back Pork Ribs and an 8 oz chicken breast.
Each lunch entrée includes a Caesar salad, side dish, and ice cream for dessert. Soda, Tea and
Coffee are also included
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7. TR AND AGING SERVICES INSTITUTE……We Can Make a Difference
February 26, 2008 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency…Ball Room
Welcome & Keynote
Recreation Service Delivery: Passion to Practice Cutting and Self-Injurious Behaviors that Soothe
Idris J. Al-Oboudi Our Youth
James Overall, RTC, CTRS
Sessions
Team Building: Adventures in Developing Effective Developing an Oral History Project
Work Groups Cynthia Mascott, MS, CTRS, RTC
Ezra Holland, MS and Dave Bacon, MS
Building Group Trust through Games, Activities, and
Planning (VIP) competencies & strategies while Laughter
processing team building efforts Creating Dr. Susan Mathieu, RTC, CTRS
Community, With Junk
Bernie Dekoven Alcohol, Drugs and Older Adults: The Power of
Empathy and Hope
Creating Future Presenters Catherine McKean Royer, LCSW
Paulette Schuster, MS, RTC, RC, CTRS
Mental Health and TR
Canine Companions: An Approach to Mobility Pam Krug, MA, RTC, CTRS
Anne N. Battiste, MS
Planning for Future Social Services Delivery
The Art of Persuasion Thomas Robinson and Emeline Moya
Larry Fontanilla, RTC, CTRS and James Overall,
RTC, CTRS Problem Gambling: The Vulnerabilities of Older
Adults
Beyond the Senior Center: Adult Day Services Catherine McKean Royer, LCSW
Nancy Matthews, MA, RC
Poster Session and Reception 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CEU approval is pending for all sessions and schedule is subject to change. To register, please contact CPRS
here. Registration includes educational sessions, afternoon snack break, evening social and poster session and
must be postmarked by 2/8/08. After 2/8/08 registration must take place onsite.
If you would like to volunteer at this institute, please contact Nancy Nisbett (nancyni@csufresno.edu) or Pearl
Raya (praya@santa-ana.org).
2007 BASS LAKE MINI CONFERENCE
Thank you to the committee members:
Jen Overmoe Pam Deaton
Jane Laris Mac Kaiser
Darryl Kim Georganne Woodward
Raymond Figueroa Teri Mountford
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