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LONG BEACH PRM STRATEGIC PLAN STAFF SURVEY RESULTS
M AY 2 0 1 9 - J U N E 2 0 1 9
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PRM STRATEGIC PLAN | STAFF SURVEY RESULTS
Growing up in the park system I always had somewhere to go. When your parents don’t
have money you have to be glad that there is still a place for you somewhere.
Growing up, we would celebrate my mother's 4th of July birthday at El Dorado Park. I always think of those days when I
drive by or visit the park today. The pond, the birds, the smell of the eucalyptus
trees always make me smile :)
I enjoy the beach every day during my runs. It is my connection to nature, and I
use the time to contemplate, reflect, problem solve and exercise outdoors.
The first time I discovered a Recreation Center and saw all the fun stuff. For
FREE! mind blown.
The first time I discovered a Recreation Center and saw all the fun stuff. For FREE! mind blown.
PRM STRATEGIC PLAN | STAFF SURVEY RESULTS
My first kiss was at Veterans Park : )
I recall the first time a player I coached successfully served a volleyball over the net and she cried and hugged me. I remember the way a mom tearfully
hugged her son when he crossed the finish line at the Kids Run at the LB Marathon and because of a PRM
program. I remember the joy on kids faces when they perform for their parents at a camp.
One of my favorite memories is at Somerset Park hosting
family gatherings and volleyball games.
One of my favorite memories at a Long Beach park was the summer Deforest Park jamboree in about 2001, where
there were various sport competitions held between youth of different north-side LB parks all in one day. The staff made sure it was fun-filled from start to finish, it
was so enjoyable and popular back then,
PRM STRATEGIC PLAN | STAFF SURVEY RESULTS
When I first began working at a youth sports official, I recall a basketball game that I was officiating. The score was 4 to 4 entering the 2nd half, after 8 minutes of terrible basketball
skills on display and haphazard coaching, the score was deadlocked at 4 each. The game went into overtime and one team suddenly took a commanding 1-pt lead. The other team roared back and score a point of their own to tie the game.
While the participants were not very skilled, they had a lot of heart. The game ended after the 3rd overtime and one of the young players came up to us and told us how much fun they
had and thanked us for being referees.Photographing All City
Beach Day-the excitement in the children's eyes was
contagious.
PRM STRATEGIC PLAN | STAFF SURVEY RESULTS
Assistance in prevention of an individual from jumping off
the 2nd Street bridge. It probably had the most impact
and relief in knowing the individual was able to get the
help needed without any tragedy.
Watching the wildlife around Alamitos Bay as I am working...just had a dolphin come up to us as we were preparing for the boat
auction.
Rescuing an injured Pelican on 4th of July Celebration at Marine Stadium. When I drove up, the music stopped. Not a sound as I pulled out my net, the pelican was on the rocks in a precarious area, I
was unbalanced and wobbling as I brought up my net slowly and then I brought the net down and caught it
safely-the band started playing and the crowed cheered! It was amazing feeling : )
I remember the tears, well wishes and videos staff created each time I left for a new role at a different program
or site only to fall in love with my assignment and work family all over
again.
Assistance in prevention of an individual from jumping off the 2nd Street bridge. It probably had the most impact and relief in knowing the individual was able to get the help needed
without any tragedy.
PRM STRATEGIC PLAN | STAFF SURVEY RESULTS
My all-time favorite memory is The Lion King Family Night at Hudson. We
nailed the Broadway inspired look with quality costumes and facepaint. We worked on set design, lighting, rehearsals, choreography all year
long!I think a memory for me is growing up in the
park I work at I have seen generations of families come through my park. Girls that I
coached when I first started working are now bringing their children to the parks to play the sports. It just goes to show how connected we all are and what an impact I may have made
seeing as they still travel from a different area of Long Beach to come to my site.
The interactions I have with my Senior participants. Specifically,
taking a group of Seniors to Dodger Stadium to watch our 99 year
participant throw out the first pitch!