August 21, 2015

Upcoming Events

Aug 25 First Day of School

Sept 7 Labor Day

Sep 27-Oct 16 Senior Games

Nov 14 Back to the Springs Skate Contest at NW Skate Park

In this issue:

Upcoming Events

Kudos Corner

Picture Parkway

Kudos Corner

“It is with sincere admiration, that I applaud the dedication and passion displayed by Raleigh Barnes at the Brandon Skate Camp. Raleigh not only is an amazing skating coach, but is also an extraordinarily enthusiastic and committed youth leader. The kids love him! They look up to him and enjoy his leadership skills, his approachability and his gregarious personality. Raleigh was advantageous at providing me with any and all information relative to the success of The Tampa Electric Pancake breakfast. This breakfast included the children and staff of Apollo Beach, Northdale, Country Place, as well as the Brandon Skate Park. His attention to detail, ensuring I had all contact names, addresses, phone numbers and a head count was what helped make this event such a success!

I would like to congratulate you on employing such an outstanding individual as Raleigh Barnes! Having a such a qualified, talented and professional leader such as Raleigh, is an asset to this park and your organization as a whole.” - Jodie Brett, Tampa Electric Lighting Dept.

“I would like to personally thank all the agencies that contributed to success of the Mobile Swimming Lessons.13 of the children at Ruskin Recreation Center were able to take advantage of this outstanding program this week. The instructors were wonderful with the children and gave them skills and memories that will last a lifetime. All of the children made great strides this week. Many were afraid of the water and would not even submerge their head. It was amazing how much they accomplished. They were all so proud. This is program, as many of you know, that is near and dear to my heart. 13 other children will get to take advantage next week, and I am so thankful that everyone has seen that the children in this area really need the lessons. I would also like to thank the Ruskin Rec. Center Staff and my Supervisors, for supporting me my goal of making this program become a reality. I couldn’t have done it without them!” - Joy Robinson

Skip Denham’s Retirement Luncheon

When: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Where: Upper Tampa Bay Park

Time: 11 am – 1 pm

Please R.S.V.P. to Kathy Stone or Jason

Chilson by Friday September 11, 2015 for a

proper headcount. Donations are still being

accepted.

Happy Last

Day of

Summer!

“To our Amazing HCPRD Staff,

Thank you for pushing through these last 10

weeks. The hard work and dedication that each

of you have for your job truly makes a

difference. You create a lasting experience that

many of these kids will never forget, and I sin-

cerely appreciate the passion and perseverance

each of your share on a daily basis. Keep up

that spirit, and get prepared to carry it into this

upcoming school year. I have greatly enjoyed

seeing pictures and hearing success stories, so

be sure to keep them coming. Congratulations

on a successful summer!” – Rick Valdez