2023 CARPD Conference In Review

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Reaching New Heights

It was a pleasure to see everyone in Yosemite!  We had a great conference, May 17th through May 20th, at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. 

THANK YOU to our Conference Committee for their guidance, to the CARPD Board, and to all CARPD Members in attendance for your participation. And a HUGE THANK YOU to our Conference Sponsors who help us make it all happen!

 

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General Membership Meeting & Breakfast
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Awards Banquet
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Session: Forest Therapy with Blake Ellis
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Session: Forest Therapy with Blake Ellis
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Legislative Luncheon
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RPPG - Alyssa Silhi & Sharon Gonsalves @ The Legislative Luncheon
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Legislative Luncheon
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Session: BRS Card Game
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Session: BRS Card Game
A workshop on community center planning featuring speakers Mick and Craig as facilitators, with attendees engaged in discussion.
Session: BRS Card Game
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Session: BRS Card Game
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Board Member Roundtable
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Executive Director Matthew Duarte
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Board Member Roundtable
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Executive Director Matthew Duarte, Director Rick Sloan, and Chief Financial Officer Al McGreehan
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Cordova RPD Group
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Awards Banquet
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General Manager Roundtable
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East Bay RPD Group
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Executive Director Matthew Duarte, Scholarship Winner Sue Ingle, & President-Elect Brian Danzl
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Valley-Wide RPD Group
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Tenaya Lodge @ Yosemite
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Registration Table
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CARPD Board Member Swear-in
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50/50 Raffle Winner Michelle Wetter
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Tenaya Lodge Lobby
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Sponsor Exhibit Tables
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Sponsor Exhibit Tables
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Speaker Blake Ellis
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Speaker Blake Ellis
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Larry Mazzuca Raffle Winner
A group of people at tables enjoying a meal during a welcome meeting, with a presentation screen in the background.
A crowded room filled with attendees at a formal event, seated at tables with elegant tablecloths, attentive and engaged.
A group of people walking along a forested path, surrounded by trees and natural scenery.
A group of people is gathered in a forest setting, with one person speaking while others sit on logs and the ground, listening.
A presentation is taking place at a dining event, with people seated at tables and a projector displaying a timeline.
Two women speak at a podium in a conference setting, with one presenting and the other listening attentively.
A gathering in a covered venue with attendees seated at tables, enjoying a meal while a speaker presents on stage.
A presentation in a conference room with attendees seated around tables, focusing on topics like operations and sustainability.
A community center planning workshop is taking place, featuring a presenter and an audience in a conference room setting.
A workshop on community center planning featuring speakers Mick and Craig as facilitators, with attendees engaged in discussion.
A group meeting where participants discuss a document or chart, focusing on details during a collaborative session.
A group of people attending a meeting or seminar in a conference room setting, seated at tables facing speakers.
A speaker welcomes attendees to the CARPD General Membership Meeting at the annual conference in Yosemite.
A group of attendees listen attentively to a speaker during a meeting or seminar in a conference room.
Three men are posing for a photo during the 2023 Awards of Distinction at a conference for the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts.
A group of five people poses for a photo in front of a banner for CARPD, during an outdoor event in the evening.
A crowded event with people seated at tables, enjoying a meal and socializing under warm lighting.
A group discussion is taking place in a conference room with participants seated in a circle, focused on a table.
A group of people gathered at the 2023 CARPD Awards of Distinction conference, celebrating achievements in recreation and parks.
Three people smile together outdoors at an event, with trees in the background, enjoying a moment in casual and formal attire.
A group of people posing together in front of a CARPD banner, outdoors with lights strung overhead.
A scenic pathway leads through landscaped greenery towards resort buildings with a pool area, under a sunny sky.
A group of people at a registration table in a conference setting, smiling and interacting, with items on the table.
A group of men are standing outdoors, raising their hands as someone reads from a document, surrounded by trees.
A woman receives an item from a man at an outdoor event, with onlookers and tables nearby, surrounded by trees and mountains.
A busy hotel lobby with people checking in, lounging, and socializing, featuring stylish decor and large windows.
A group of people is attending a conference or exhibition, engaging with various booths and displays in a hotel setting.
The image shows a trade event with booths displaying information, products, and attendees engaging with vendors.
A group of people listening to a speaker outdoors near a building, surrounded by trees on a sunny day.
A group of five people outdoors, engaged in conversation with a backdrop of tall trees and clear blue sky.
A man smiles while holding a basket labeled "Cordova Golf Course," surrounded by onlookers at a social gathering.
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