We must not let the future happen to us, but happen for us. We must plan and develop our own future. Ga. When he collapsed, he was composing notes for a speech while having his portrait painted. We should not have any doubts about our involvement in lobbying for parks, recreation and conservation. I want to encourage more and more board members, working in concert with professionals in the parks and recreation field, to get involved in the legislative arena.
Citizens are taxpayers.
Citizens can serve the best interests of taxpayers. Citizens can serve as the pulse of the community for parks and recreation. They can be sounding boards, buffers, partners. Interested, involved citizens can move to improve and expand recreation programs, facilities and services. The citizen's voice is clout.