Vol. 3, No.6 Published by the Georgia Recreation Commission September- October 1969 Edition University of North Carolina University of North Carolina Dr. J. W. Fanning University of Georgia Ira Hutchinson NRPA Special Edition: State Conference on Recreation and Parks Dr. Julian Stein AAHPHER Judge Tom Parker Juvenile Court Michigan State Dr. Herbert Brantley Cl emson University J [ coMING ~VENTS November 16-19, 1969 State Conference on Recreation and Parks, Savannah Country Club and Inn, Savannah, Georgia April 5-9, 1970 Southern Recreation and Park Conference, Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina. " Recreation in Georgia" A publication of the Georgia Recreation Com- mission, Mony Building- Room 801 , 1655 Peachtree Street, N . E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309. Telephone 873-1 607 , 1608 JOHN H. DAVIS-Exec utive D irector JAMES A. COLLEY-Deputy Executive Director TOM DRUMMOND -Assistant Director THAD STUDSTI LL-Assistant Director DR . HAROLD D. MEYER -Consultant Commission Members LUKE L. RUSHTON, Chairman Young Harris JAMES E. BROWN, V ice Chairman Dalton MRS. CICERO A. JOHNSTON Atlanta ROBERT K. BROWN East Point H. ALAN FRAZER Columbus ROBERT T . BAGGOTT, JR. Newnan MRS. W. A . BOWEN Statesboro VERNE J. PICKREN Folkston ANTON HUBER Moultrie Information in this publication may be used with or without credit (except items where credit is given herein) in the preparation of news stories, radio talks, etc. JOHN H. DAVIS INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN PARK AND RECREATION SOCIETY MR. PRESIDENT John H. Davis was installed as President of the American Park and Recreation Society during the National Congress on Recreation and Parks held recently in Chicago, lllinois. The APRS is the branch of the National Recreation and Park Association which comprises the professional membership of the National Association who are employed by public recreation , park an d conservation agencies. There are presently some 6,000 members of the APRS. John Davis is Executive Director of the Georgia Recreation Commission. He has previously served as Superintendent of Recreation fo r Dalton , Georgia, an d Darlington, South Caroljna. He is a graduate of Furman Unjversity and received his master's degree from Columbia Unjversity. Mr. Davis has served as President of the Georgia Recreation Society an d Vice President of the Southeastern Advisory Committee of NRPA among many other professional responsibilities. He received the "Professjonal Award" from the Georgia Recreation an d Park Society, was selecte d " Outstanding Young Man of the Year" in Darlington , received the "Distinguished Service Award" from the Dalton Jaycees and is listed in "Who's Who in American Education". Georgians are extremely proud of Mr. Davis an d appreciate his leadership both at Dalton and as Director of the State Recreation Commission. We are pleased that hjs leadership ability has been recognized nationwide , specifically by election to this very prestigious position. We further pledge support to his efforts and will share with John , Joyce and their three children in the pleasure, excitement and challenge of his year as President of this national organization of professional recreators. Individuals desiring to apply for positions listed in the Job Mart should apply directly to the Agency which has the opening. The Georgia Recreation Commission maintains a Personnel Service file for reference to prospective employers. The Commission will be happy to keep your credentials on file upon request. PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Salary $6,200) Qualifications: B. S. Degree in Recreation. Prefer some experience . Contact: Robert Gibbs, Director of Recreation, City of Decatur Recreation Department, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, Georgia. Telephone 288-2622. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, Male (Salary open) Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Recreation or relate d field. Prefer experience. Contact: Sherrill Whitfield, Dalton Recreation Department, Post Office Box 661 , Dalton, Georgia. Telephone: 278-5404 ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR, Female (Salary open) Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Recreation or rei a ted fie !d. Prefer experience. Contact: Sherrill Whitfield, Dalton Recreation Department, P. 0. Box 661, Dalton, Georgia Dr. Albert R. Elliott, a native of Murphysboro, Illinois has joined the faculty of Georgia Southern College as Director of the Graduate curriculum in Recreation. Dr. Elliott received his B. S. and M. S. degrees in Recreation from Southern Illinois University. In 1969 he received the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Recreation from Purdue University. Dr. Elliott has a broad background in the recreation profession. He is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association, Society of Park and Recreation Educators and the Indiana Park and Recreation Association. MILLEDGEVILLE The Milledgeville Department reports that 48 softball and baseball teams participated in the summer program. Present budget for the department totals $57,000. DR. ERNEST L. BUNDSCHUN has been appointed Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Activity Therapy Program in the Athens Branch, Georgia Mental Retardation Center. This Center is programmed by the University of Georgia and Dr. Bundschuh will be teaching courses in recreation for the ill and handicapped in the Recreation Departme nt. Dr. Bundschuh received his B. S. and M. A. Degrees from the University of Alabama and his Ph. D. Degree from the University of Maryland. CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL Central State Hospital reports a fulltime recreation staff of four professional personnel. The hospital had 250,000 participants in 1968. DUBLIN Roy Hammond, Director of Recrea- tion for City of Dublin reports that Department budget has been increased to $60,000 for the 1969-70 fiscal year. The department used a total of 5 recreation interns and twenty five part time personnel for its summer program. The Department of Recreation and Park Administration, University of Georgia, is most happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Steven C. Lamphear as Assistant Professor of Recreation and Park Administration. Dr. Lamphear received his B. S. Degree from the United States Naval Academy. His M. Ed Degree in Recreation and Ph. D. Degree in Natural Resource Management are from the University of Georgia. ATLANTA Television Station WAGA Channel 5 presented a special documentary on the Atlanta Department summer program calle d the Swingin' Summer. More than 500 employees and volunteers worke d together to make the program possible for the young people in Atlanta. MUSCOGEE COUNTY The Muscogee County Recreation De- partment recently sponsored the play "Cinderella" for three of the local nursing homes. "Actors" came from the many county department playgrounds as a part of their summer programs. The playground participants constructed the props for the production. ITS GETTING LATE!! HAVE you applied for licensing by the State Board of Recreation Examiners. The grandfather clause of the State Law expires January, 1970. For applications write to: Board of Recreation Examiners, 166 Pryor Street, S. W., Atlanta, Georgia. A ten dollar fee shoul d accompany your application. Do it TODAY!! ROME The Rome Recreation Department is presently constructing a new administrative office building. The new facility will include a secretary's office, Superintendent's Office, Rest Rooms, storage and large lobby. The new facility is expected to be ready for occupancy on October first. The new address for the department will be 300 West Third Street, Rome, Georgia. Ira J. Hutchinson, Jr. Special Assistant Department of Urban Affairs National Recreation and Park Association Ira J. Hutchinson , Jr. joined the NRPA staff in 1967 as Executive Secretary of the NTRS and was named Special Assistant, Department of Urban Affairs upon its creation by the NRPA Board of Trustees in May of 1968. Prior to joining the NRPA staff, he was Director of Therapeutic Recrea tion Services at St. Vincent's Hospital in Harrison, New York. From 1954 to 1963 he held the position of Recreation Director at Topeka, Kansas, State Hospital. He received his B. S. Degree fro m Kansas State University an d his M. S. from Columbia University . Mr. Hutchison will deliver the Keynote Address at the opening session of the Conference. Dr. H. Douglas Sessoms Chairman, Curriculum in Recreation Administration University of North Carolina Dr. H. Do ugla s Sessoms is Chairman, Curriculum in Recreatio n Administration University of North Carolina. In additi on t exten ive experience in th e recreati on educa ti n field, he has served as a consultant to th e Outdoor Recrea tion Review Comrnis i n and Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation an d as Director, Multi-Pourpose T raining Program (OEO Project). Dr. Se oms has held a number of elected and ap p intive offices in state and natio nal organizations an d is currently serving as Pre ident, cie ty of Park and Recreation Educators. He has authored an d co-authored numero us publica tion and received his Ph. D. from New York University in 1959. Dr. Ses om will addre s th e First General Session and will con duct a concurrent session for the pu bli c directors and one for staff members. Louis F. Twardzik Chairman, Department of Park and Recreation Resources Michigan State University Professor Louis F. Twardzik is Chairman, Department of Park and Recreation Resources, Michigan State University. He earned his B.S. Degree at the University of Notre Dame and his Master's and Director's Degrees in Recreation from Indiana University. He has authored The Park and Recreation Commissioner, bulletins on laws, insurance and liability and approximately 40 papers on various su bjects in the recreation an d park field. Professor Twardzik will address the Second General Session, the Outdoor Section, and the Student Section. Dr. Harold D. Meyer Professor Emeritus University of North Carolina Dr. Meyer is a nationally known lecturer, educator, author an d philosopher in the recreation fie ld . He is the former Director of the North Carolina Recreation Commission; past president, American Recreation Society; and served as Chairman of the Recreation Curriculum at the University of North Carolina for many years. He is pre ently a consultant to the North Carolina Recreation Commission an d Georgia Recreation Commission. Dr. Meyer will deliver the Keynote Address at the Lay Awards Banquet on Monday evening. State Conference On Recreatidn and Parks NOVEMB ER 16-18, 1969 SAVANNAH INN AND CO UNTRY CLUB, INC. SAVANNA., GEORGIA HIGHLIG HTS SUNDAY , ~ ember 16 Thomas A. Parker Judge, Juvenile Court of Ware County Waycross, Georgia Judge Thomas A. Parker is a native of Waycross and received his LLB degree from the University of Georgia in 1952. He was a practicing attorney until his appointment to his present position in 1962. He is married, has three children, and is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. While serving as Representative from Ware County, he co-authored the bill establishing the Division of Children and Youth and recently served on the Governor's Commission to rewrite the Juvenile Court Act. He is vitally interested in wholesome recreation opportunities for the youth of the state . Judge Parker will address the Third General Session. 10:00 A.M.-6:00P.M. Recreation Education Workshop Sponsored by: The Georgia Recreation Commission 7:00 P.M.-9:00P.M. Opening Session (Meal Function) Speaker: Ira J. Hutchinson, Jr. Nation~ Recreation and Park Association MONDAY, llovember 17 9:30 A.M.-1 0:30A.M. First G1neral Session Speaker: Dr. Douglas Sessoms University of North Carolina 10:45 A.M.-11 :45 A.M . Second General Session Speake l ~ Louis F. Twardzik Michigq nState University 7:00 P.M .-9:00P.M. Lay A ards Banquet (Meal Function) Speake1 Dr. Harold D. Meyer ProfesS