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City of Wentzville Winter/Spring 2015-16 INSIDE > > > Events, pg. 10 Trivia Night, pg. 15 Youth Sports, p. 26 bit.ly/WentzvilleHR Resident registration for Winter/Spring programs is now open; nonresident registration opens Dec. 22. FIND US ON: Now Hiring Applications are now being accepted for temporary summer positions for lifeguards, concessionaires, day camp counselors, recreation aides and umpires. Applicants must be 16 years or older by May 1, 2016. Starting pay varies depending on position and experience. Download an application online at bit.ly/WentzvilleHR. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at (636) 332-9236. Need to report an issue at a Parks facility or REPORT field? You can let us know with the click of a mouse. Simply visit www.wentzvillemo.org to A complete a short form. You can include photos CONCERN and even track your concern via email. We appreciate your feedback! How to Use this Guide SA 2P OCT 28 RP 301070- A1 $8/10 Class times Location Cost (abbreviations (resident/ Start date Course code Day of the week below) nonresident) Guide Abbreviations Key CR Progress Park Conference Room ML Multiple Locations Volunteer coaches needed! FP Fireman’s Park OS Off-site GL Green Lantern PH Pearce Hall GYM Progress Park Gymnasium PP Progress Park Volunteers welcome! HH Holt High School PPC Progress Park Center HP Heartland Park RP Rotary Park NEW! New, exciting programs! LB Liberty High School SS Splash Station 2 Resident registration now open. (636) 332-9236 | www.wentzvillemo.org Inside this Issue: Now Hiring Greetings from the Director There’s so much going on this winter in Wentzville, that you General Information 4 might not notice snow accumulation and plunging temperatures. Registration 7 As you look ahead to 2016, I hope you will take time to unwind, enjoy your family and be active. The department provides some Facility & Field Rental 8 of the very best recreation programs and facilities in the state of Events 10 Missouri — we hope you will take advantage of them. They are Fitness 12 your parks, your programs, and your facilities, and we are here to serve you. Adult Sports 16 The Recreation staff continues to respond to your requests Adult Activities 18 for more programming … just take a look through this brochure Teens & Tweens 20 to discover all we offer to keep you fit and active through the Camps 22 cold-weather months. If you want to get a jump on counteracting the effects of turkey indulgence, Progress Park fitness facilities Youth Enrichment 24 are open and you’ll find holiday hours for all facilities on page 5. Youth Sports 26 And, to help you keep your New Year’s fitness resolutions, the Preschool Fun 28 department offers fitness classes suitable for all ages and abilities. Or, get active and have a great time with a group of your friends by Parks and Amenities Map 31 entering a team in one of the basketball or volleyball leagues that we offer. The fitness and fun options are nearly endless. Don’t forget to sign your children up for something fun to do during spring break. The Spring Break Camp at Progress Park, for Adult 6-12 year olds, provides days of fun filled with games, crafts and Sports other activities — all under the supervision of dedicated staff. It’s {pg. 16} a great way for them to spend time with their friends while school is out. (Learn more on page 23.) Finally, welcome to our two newest Parks and Recreation Board Members, Jeremy Prichett and Tom Haun — we’re so happy to have you on board! And, a sad farewell to Board Member Bob Burke (see more on page 9). On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Board and the City staff, we wish you a joyous holiday season and a happy, rewarding New Year. Mike Lueck, Director Contact Us: Recreation Staff • Amy Hays, Recreation Superintendent (636) 639-2087 • Beth Carr, Aquatics & Fitness (636) 639-2186 • Christine Eifert, Youth and Senior Programs & Camps (636) 639-2085 • Colleen Mattaline, Volunteers & Special Events (636) 639-2088 City Parks and Recreation Offices: • Kory O’Laughlin, Aquatics, Fitness & Marketing (636) 639-2093 968 Meyer Rd. | Wentzville, MO 63385 • Sandra Briggs, Front Desk Operations & Facility Rentals (636) 639-2083 (636) 332-9236 or (636) 327-7665 Questions or concerns about any Park Operations Staff recreation program: • Billy Roll, Parks Superintendent (636) 639-2058 [email protected] • Mike Barker, Maintenance Supervisor (636) 639-2090 • Susan Maag, Horticulturist (636) 639-2181 Questions or concerns about Administration any park facility: • Mike Lueck, Parks and Recreation Director (636) 639-2080 [email protected] • Shelly Todd, Office Manager (636) 639-2081 • Linda Ziolko, Recreation Clerk (636) 639-2082 (636) 332-9236 | www.wentzvillemo.org Nonresident registration opens DEC 22. 3 [email protected] facebook.com/wentzville.parks @WentzParkRec (636) 322-6020 or http://bit.ly/rainouthotline Want the latest announcements about City activities? Check out Wentzville Parks and Recreation online at www.wentzvillemo.org. Subscribe to pages that interest you by completing the “Notify me” field. Parks and Recreation Department Vision Statement Inclement Weather Policy To create and maintain unparalleled recreational opportunities and n the event of inclement weather, it may be high quality parks or public spaces enhancing our quality of life, with Inecessary to cancel a program or class. Please exceptional service, programs and facilities for all who live, work and access the RAINOUT HOTLINE to check the status play in our community. of your program. • PHONE (636) 322-6020 Parks and Recreation Department Mission • WEB http://bit.ly/rainouthotline Statement • APP for iOS and Andriod users; search Our mission is to enhance community unity, health and open-space “Rainout Line” preservation through people, parks and programs. Committed to the Benefits of Parks and Recreation We are committed to providing safe and inviting parks and facilities, meaningful and diverse recreational programs, cultural activities, and human services. Our staff is responsive, positive and ethical in their dedication to delivering: • Personal benefits that strengthen self-esteem, improve health and promote self-sufficiency. • Social benefits that bring families together and unite people within our diverse community. • Economic benefits that welcome new business relocation and expansion which leads to a more productive work force and increased tourism opportunities. • Environmental benefits that protect and preserve natural areas, open space and enhance air and water quality. Your Satisfaction is Important! We want to provide quality programs to all participants. If you are not satisfied with your program, please let us know. Contact staff at the community recreation center at (636) 332-9236 or [email protected]. Parks & Recreation Board This volunteer advisory group to the Board of Aldermen, Mayor and Director of Parks and Recreation serves as a sounding board by holding public meetings and exercising influence throughout the City to improve and expand recreational opportunities. Members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen for a three-year term. The Parks & Recreation Board meets at 7P on the first Monday of each month at Wentzville City Hall (310 W. Pearce Blvd.). The meetings are open to the public. Meeting agendas are provided on the City’s website at www.wentzvillemo.org. General Information Nick Guccione Mayor Wentzville Parks & Recreation Board Members Robert Bartolotta City Administrator Gloria Ehll (President) Ward 2 David Gipson Assistant City Administrator Holly VanGundy (Vice President) Ward 2 Jeremy Pritchett Ward 2 Board of Aldermen (BoA) Scott Mathys Ward 2 Cheryl Kross Ward 1 Peggy Meyer Ward 2 Robert Hussey Ward 1 Maureen Murray-Barthelme Ward 2 Sonya Shryock Ward 2 Richard Porterfield Ward 1 Michael Rhoades Ward 2 William (Jeff) Powell Ward 1 Matt Swanson Ward 3 Tom Haun Ward 1 Linda Wright Ward 3 Robert Hussey BoA Representative 4 Resident registration now open. (636) 332-9236 | www.wentzvillemo.org Resident Card* Information Resident Cards enable Wentzville residents to access recreation facilities, recreation programs and classes at discounted resident prices. Cards can be purchased at Progress Park (968 Meyer Rd.) for $5 per person. Each resident, ages 2 and up, must have a resident card in order to access the facilities at the resident rate. The resident card offers the following benefits: • Early registration for programs (before nonresidents) • One-time free admission to one Parks and Recreation facility • Free trees or seedlings at the annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway (while supplies last) (636) 322-6020 or http://bit.ly/rainouthotline • Reduced rates when reserving City facilities • Reduced rates on annual passes and daily admission • Reduced rates for annual outdoor pool passes and daily admission rates • Discounts on many City-sponsored recreation programs and classes To obtain a Wentzville Resident Card, you must present both proof of identity and proof of residency. Acceptable forms of ID, which MUST** show your current Wentzville address, include: • State-issued Driver’s License • Missouri ID Card * Resident Cards must be shown to obtain • College Student ID Card • Military ID Card resident rates. In addition, residents need one of the following with the same address as the photo ID: ** If your photo ID does not show your • An unpaid utility bill • A personal check with preprinted name and address current Wentzville address, you must • A current auto or voter registration • A current personal property tax statement provide two items with proof of address • The most recent income tax statement • A current rental lease agreement and your photo ID. Resident and Nonresident Definitions Wentzville residents are those living within the City Limits of the City of Wentzville. City limits and Post Office boundaries are not the same, so it’s possible to have a Wentzville address yet live outside the city.