echeatiol!l il!l Qeohgia Outgoing President, Jesse Mathews Reviews Georgia Recreation Society Plans with New Prexy, Carl Hager of Savannah. -HAGER HEADS RECREATION SOCIETY- W. Carl Hager, Director of Recreation for the Savannah Recreation Commission and unmediate past Chairman of the Municipal Recreation Section of the Georgia Municipal Association was recently appoi nted President of the Georgia Recreation Society, the State's professional recreation organization. Mr. Hager fulfills the unexpired term of Jesse Mathews of Robins Air Force Base. Mr. Mathews will as ume the position of R ecreation Manager with the United States Air Force in Wiesbaden, Germany. His area of respon ibility embraces five military installations. SOUTH CAROLINA RECREATION COMMISSION ORGANIZED The General Assembly of the State of South Carolina recently created the South Carolina Recreation Commission. Dr. Warren K. Giese, former University of South Carolina head football coach , was named chairman of the Commission. The addition of the South Carolina advisory agency brings the number of like agencies to three in the southern states and indicates the increasing demands for such services. North Carolina has had such a Commi sion for 21 years and Georgia 's consulting agency was created in 1963. August - September RECREATION DIRECTORS ATIEND GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE Caswell Heads Section Municipal recreation directors from all sections of Georgia were in attendance at the annual Conference of the Georgia Municipal Association in Columbus during June. This was a special Conference for Municipal Recreation because it was during this time that a new municipal recreation section was added to the GMA. For over a year municipal directors, under the able leadership of Recreation Director, Carl Hager of Savannah , have been studying and planning with GMA officials to make the new section possible. The first official meeting was held on Tuesday morning, June 21st in Columbus. One of the main functions of this new section will be, of course, to bring together all municipal recreation directors in the State; also, to meet each year and take an active part in the GMA Conference along with other municipal officials; and to continue to strive through a united effort, along with assistance .from the entire GMA, to further municipal recreation in Georgia. New officers were elected at the June meeting to serve during the coming year. They were: Fred Caswell, Chairman, Recreation Director fror11 Cartersville; Charles Clegg, Vice Chairman, R ecreation Director from Dalton ; Roy Hammond, Secretar yTreasurer, Recreation Director from Dublin. According to Dr. Giese, the South Carolina Commission's first major concern is obtaining a capable profes ional to head the agency. Edition 1 Fred W. Caswell, Chairman - Municipal Recreation Section National Recreation Congress October 9-13 Washington, D. C. Georgia Breakfast Scheduled The 1966 National Recreation and Park Congress sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association is set for the Washington-Hilton Hotel, October 9-13 , 1966 in Washington, D. C. This is a milestone for the new national organization since it will be the first national congress composed of the five merged organizations of the National Recreation Association, the American Recreation Society, the American Institute of Park Executives, the National Conference on State Parks and the American Zoological Parks and Acquariums. The Congress will feature outstanding speakers as: Secretary of the Interior, Steward L. Udall; President of the NRPA, Lawrance S. Rockfellow ; Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman and many others. Arrangements have been completed for the Georgia Recreation Society's breakfast at the Congress. The event will be held in the Georgetown West Room, Washington-Hilton Hotel, October 11th at 7:30 A .M . Mr. William Penn Matt, Jr. General Manager of the East Bay Regional Park District will be the gue t speaker. Mr. Matt is considered as one of the outstanding professionals in the park field . All Georgian attending the Congress are urged to contact: James A. Colley, Assistant Director Georgia Recreation Commission for tickets to the breakfast. Services of the Georgia Recreation Commission... The Georgia Recreation Commission is an advisory agency of state government. Its services are rendered upon request and at no charge to those it serves. Its basic responsibility is to study and appraise recreation needs of the state, to assemble and distribute information relative to recreation, and to cooperate in the promotion and organization of local recreation systems for counties and municipalities, and to advise them in the planning and financing of recreation programs. Some of the services rendered by the Commission are as follows: (a) Professional staff members are available to discuss recreation related problems with public officials , private agencies, civic groups, churches, industry, and j or individuals or other groups. (b) One staff member is specifically prepared to interpret federal and state legislation on a face to face basis. (c) Recreation Appraisals are frequently conducted for cities or counties whereby recreation needs are pointed out and recommendations are made as to how these needs might be met. (d) Printed matter on various recreation subject matter is available for distribution. (e) Recreation films are loaned to groups. (f) Many cities, counties, and other agencies have found the Commi ss ion 's Personnel Services helpful in locating qualified recreation leadership. All of the functions outlined here are a service of state government. They are obtained easily. Interested persons should contact the Georgia Recreation Commission, 7 Hunter Street, S.W. , Atlanta, Georgia 30334. IMPORTANT DATES 1966 September 26-27 ADMJNISTRATIVE TRAINING WORKSHOP Atlanta, Georgia October 9-13 NATIONAL RECREATION & PARK CONGRESS Washington , D. C. November 5-7 GEORGIA RECREATION SOCIETY ANNUAL CGNFERENCE Jekyll Island, Georgia * * * * * 1967 February 1-3 2ND ANNUAL ATHLETIC WORKSHOP Atlanta, Georgia 1 EDITORIAL By John H. Davis, Executive Director, Georgia Recreation Commission In recent days we have frequently heard the expression "Recreation has come of age." I believe this is a true statement and I feel that we all agree that Recreation , as a profession and as a vital part of life, has reached maturity in terms of its importance to the individual and to the community. The many ramifications of recreation today embrace numerous areas of interest such as: (a) Federal involvement through the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, and a host of recreation oriented financial aid programs; (b) State recreation sponsored programs and advisory services such as those conducted by the State Parks Department, State Game and Fish Commission, Stone Mountain, Jekyll Island, the Georgia Recreation Commission, Milledgeville State Hospital and Training School for Boys and Girls; (c) Public recreation programs afforded by City and j or County Government; (d) Commercial r"ecreation enterprises; (e) Industrial recreation programs; (f) Hospital recreation services; (g) Recreation at Military Installations; (h) College Recreation Curricula; and (i) Private agencies and organizations. This perhaps is not an exhaustive listing but illustrates the broad aspects of the term "recreation." It was upon this premise that the Georgia Recreation Commission, at its most recent meeting, approved the printing and dissemination of a bi-monthly newspaper entitled "Recreation in Georgia." The purpose of this publication is to keep professional recreators, laymen, and public officials abreast of the diverse recreation development and needs as they exist and occur throughout Georgia. It is the Commission's intention to feature timely articles on such matters as philosophy, referendums, construction of facilities, training opportunities, professional conferences, personnel changes and job opportunities, legislation, and other pertinent subjects. "We are happy to make this publication available and trust that it will further the growth of recreation services for all Georgians and provide a means of mutual understanding for the entire field," states Mr. William R. Tiller, Chairman of the Georgia Recreation Commission. This publication will achieve this end only if it is meaningful and appropriate to its readers. For this reason, the Recreation Commission solicits suggestions regarding the makeup and content of "Recreation in Georgia." PUBLICATIONS AND FILMS The Georgia Recreation Commission has available publications and films that will provide valuable information and assistance to city and county officials, P.T.A.'s, Civic Clubs and others interested in recreation. Publications and films are sent upon request at no charge. PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE Recreation Enabling Law Careers in Recreation Teen Clubs-A Guide to Their Or- ganization and Administration Georgia Recreation Directory Recreation Area, Facility and Finan- cial Needs Conducting a Successful Recreation Referendum Standards for Recreation Personnel in Georgia Constructing a Community Recreation Building: A Checklist County Recreation in Georgia 1965 Salary Study of Recreation Di- rectors Public Recreation in Georgia 1965 Federal Aid Programs for Recreation & Parks Organized Camps in Georgia 16MM FILMS AVAILABLE A Thousand Dollars for Recreation Careers in Recreation Town and Country Recreation Leaders for Leisure The New Dalton Community Center, Dalton, Georgia DALTON'S SUCCESS STORY By Charles C. Clegg, Director of Recreation Recreation is important. It is a vital service which every community is obligated to provide for the welfare of its people. In 1956 the citizens of Dalton voted favorably on a referendum to construct facilities and to provide operating funds on a tax millage basis to afford a variety of recreation opportunities for everyone in the community. The acceptance of and demand for organized recreation programs grew so rapidly, that in 1961-62 an addition was added to the existing facilities . This addition cost $100,000 .00 and was raised locally without any federal , state or city assistance. The building added a gymnasium-social hall, meeting and activity rooms and offices to the existing plant. In addition to the facilities just mentioned, the Dalton Recreation Commission has a community recreation center on the east side of the City. This park has a baseball-softball and football field, lighted tennis court, picnic area , playground equipment and swimming pool. There has been such a demand for a year-round recreation program in this area that the Recreation Commission had a multi-purpose recreation building designed for that park. A committee of interested individuals agreed to undertake the responsibility of raising funds for its construction. Most of the funds were donated by private industry, businesses, and individuals. When most of the necessary funds were raised, the Mayor and Council authorized the Recreation Commission to let the construction contract for $106,000.00. This building was designed so that the dressing rooms could serve both the existing swimming pool and the new gymnasium. The building is of masonry construction. Exterior walls are of brick; interior walls are painted concrete block. Upon entering the building one walks into a spacious lobby. Immediately to the left is a 16 x 27 foot meeting room for cards, chess, checkers, ceramics, meetings and similar activities. To the right of the lobby is the office of the Director. The office has windows looking out into the lobby, adjoining snack area, and gymnasium providing excellent visual control of the building. At the end of the lobby and to the right is a 16 x 12 foot snack area where light refreshments can be served . This area adjoins a kitchen and is screened from the lobby by a glass block partition. Straight through the lobby and down a corridor one finds the er,tro.nce to the dressing and shower rooms. During periods when the pool is in operation, traffic will move through the dressing room, adjoining shower and onto the pool deck. Directly across from the entrance to the dressing room is a hall leading into the gymnasium making it convenient to the dressing rooms. At the end of the main hall is a 32 x 27 foot activity room providing an area for table tennis, billiards and other table games as well as meetings, smal l dances and private parties. To the right of the main hall are rest rooms, a mechanical room and a 15 x 17 foot storage room. Perhaps the most important feature of the building is the 60 x 80 foot room which will be a combination social hall , banquet hall , gymnasium and auditorium providing for a multitude of uses. It has no windows in the exterior walls but receives light during the day through a skydome in the roof. Folding bleachers provide seating for 385 people. The building contains a total of 9,324 square feet. It is the contention of the Dalton Recreation Commission that the community has the responsibility to provide well planned and properly maintained facilities, indoor and outdoor for the leisure pursuits of all its people. Someone has. said most adequately , " It is what America does during its 'off' hours wh1ch determines what it is during its 'on' hours." NEWS BRIEFS ATLANTA The State of Georgia Athletic Hall of Fame held its annual meeting for the election of officers July 7, 1966. At this meeting, Mr. Charles M. Graves, Park and Recreation Specialist, of At lanta, was re-elected to the Board of Trustees for a term of four years. Mr. Graves is well known throughout the country for his interest, support and endeavors in the field of Athletics and Recreation . He presently serves Recreation in Georgia as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Georgia Recreation Commission and is very active in the Georgia Recreation Society. CEDARTOWN Voters of Cedartown, on July 12, registered their approval of public recreation program in a "straw ballot" called by the City Council. The results were in favor of a program 269 to 223 against with 7 % of the registered voters voting in the election. ACWORTH Acworth , Georgia , a city of less than 3,000 population is the most recent addition to those cities and counties promoting a full-time , year-round recreation program. Director Frank Brown reports outstanding interest in the water skiing program. HAWKINSVILLE-PULASKI COUNTY The City of Hawkinsville and the County of Pulaski recently appointed a legal Recreation Commission to administer their recreation and parks program . The action of the two governmental units came as a result of a recent " recreation appraisal" by the Georgia R ecreation Commission . The recreation study was requested by the Pulaski County Development Board. STATESBORO " Max Lockwood Appreciation Day" was held on the 4th of July by the Statesboro Recreation Department honoring Mr. Lockwood for his 18 years service to the community as Director of Recreation. Mr. Lockwood resigned his position in May to seek public office. DOUGLAS The Slash Pine Area Planning and Development Commission recently completed an evaluation of the City of Douglas. The City Recreation and Parks Department received high recognition in the report. Dr. Eugene Bramlett, University of Georg1a and a member of the evaluation team stated, "We were really impressed with the Recreation Department." His remarks . f JOB MART 1 Individuals desiring to apply for positions listed in the Job Mart should apply directly to the Agency which h.as the opening. The Georgia R ecreation Commission maintains a Personnel Service file for reference to prospective employers. The Commission will be happy to keep your credentials on file upon request. Recreation Worker- (Salary range $4858-7380 depending upon experience) to work in Center, Club Mobile Program in Viet Nam with the American Red Cross. Good fringe benefits. Degree from four year accredited college, 21-27 years of age. Contact: Director of Personnel Services, American Red Cross, Southeastern Area Headquarter , 1955 Monroe Drive, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, Telephone: 875-7921. Program Director - (Salary Open) Dalton Recreation Depart ment. Degree or experience required. Write: Charles Clegg, Director of Recreation, Dalton, Georgia. Director of Recreation - (Salary Range $7 ,200) Administer a wellrounded Recreation Program. G.R.S. Professional Administrator or equivalent required. Automobile furnished. Write: Harold Slade, Chairman, Board of Recreation , South 7th St. , Cordele, Georgia. Hospital Recreation Specialist (Salary Civil Service GS-6 $5,702$7 ,500) Degree in hospital recreation or physical education. Good fringe benefits. Write: Patrick 0 . Miller, Veterans Administration Hospital, Atlanta, 4158 Peachtree Road, N.E. Recreation Therapist - (S a I a r y $5,200) Male, B .S. degree in recreation or physical education. Good fringe benefits. Write: G . Thomas Graf, Executive Director, Atlanta Association for Retarded Children, Inc., 833 Springdale Rd. , N.E., Atlanta, Georgia. NEWS BRIEFS .. (continued) were echoed by other members of the team. He added , "Douglas has a Recreation Department that ranks with big cities. Very few towns the size of Dougla attempt such an elaborate recreation program and judging from re ults , the program has paid off". * * * * " RECREATION IN GEORGIA" A Bi- Monthly Publ ication of the Georgia Recreation Comm ission, 7 Hunter St. , S .W. , Atlanta, Georgia. JOHN H. DAVIS- Eecutive Director JAMES A. COLLEY - Assis tant Director W. TOM MARTIN, JR .- Ass istant Director Teenagers of Cedartown, Georgia Held a "Pep Rally" in Support of a Recreation Program PERSONNEL CHANGES Miss Sandy Harper has been employed by the Rome Recreation and Parks Department as Program Director. Mi Harper is a 1965 graduate of Memphis State University. Paul Wendt i the new full - time Director of Recreation for the newly established Monroe Recreation Department. J. W. "Bud" Stone has accepted the position of Recreation Coordinator with the Office of Economic Opportunity of Atlanta. James 0. Oates, former Director of Recreation for the City of Carrollton, is the new R ecreation and Parks Director for Cobb County. Tommy Drummond, former Program Director with the Dalton R ecreation Department, has accepted the Directorship of the Carrollton Recreation Department. Donnie Graham, Athletic Director for Douglas, Georgia, ha resigned to continue hi s education at Georgia Southern College. Tex E dmondson has succeeded John W. Cox as Recreation Director for the City of Manchester. Walter Attaway succeeds Monty Montgomery as Director of R ecreation for the City of Rome. * * * * CARROLLTON During May the voters of Carrollton approved a $325,000 bond issue for recreation. The funds will be used to provide wholesome leisure pursuits for all citizens-specifically, the purchase of land, con truction of tennis courts, a multi-purpose court, baseball and softball fields, park equipment and the construction of a community center building. This building wi ll include meeting accommodations, offices, game room, social hall , gymnasium, combination exercise room plus area for arts and crafts. Administrative Training Workshop Slated In Atlanta September 26-27 The Georgia Recreation Commission, in cooperation with the Leadership, Training, and Recruitment Committee of the Georgia Recreation Society, is pon oring an Administrative Training Workshop in Atlanta September 26 and 27. Site for the training program will be the Municipal Auditorium and the Parliament Hou e Motel. If public relations is as important in the exercise of our work as most professionals seem to agree, then this is a training experience no one in the recreation field will want to miss. The event is made possible through the assistance and cooperation of an outstanding nationwide organization specializi ng in training program on public relations and working with people. Conseque.ntly, some of America's foremost peakers will be heard. Dr. Kenneth McFarland, America's o 1. Speaker; Frank Bettger, "Mr. Enthusi asm" with the uccess formula; J. D. Batten, one of the five leading management authorities in the world; J. Dougla Edwards, whose busine s is making men ucce sful; Dick Gardner, outstanding public relations personality; Thorn Norman , "Instructor of Instructors" in winning and influencing others; and Joe Burger, the Inspi rer of Self-Improvement . . . all of these and more will be seen and heard. Special sessions have been arranged specifically for the recreation and park profes ionals. These se ions will center around making application for federal funds to purchase land for parks and to develop area for recreation purpo e . James A . Colley of the GRC will moderate while three experts repre enting a like number of federal agencie will be available to advi e. The enrollment fee is $25.00. DON'T MISS this "once in a life time" opportunity. Write today to Jame A. Colley (Georgia Recreation Commision, 7 Hunter Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30334) and enroll.