Countywide Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
The Board is comprised of Montgomery County residents interested in working on matters relating to recreation/park policies and services, and assisting in developing, as well as maintaining, relationships with various agencies in the County on matters affecting recreation and park programs and services.
The Board also recommends budget items and new facilities to the Recreation Director and the Parks Director, and appears at special Recreation Department and Park Department functions.
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Countywide Recreation Advisory Board 2022-2023
- Pending appt.- Chair
- Pending appt.- Vice Chair
Down County
Marcus Coleman
Michael Ricci
Melanie Stickle
East County
Steffany Hamlet
Robera Tasissa
Pending appt.
Mid-County
Pending appt.
Michael Jacknis
Pending appt.
Up County
Aravind Banda
Vacant
Pending appt.
At Large
Brenda Bonazelli
Donald Hawkins
Yolanda Goettsch
Chris Nasti
John Plate
Pending appt.
Executive Committee
- Melanie Stickle, Chair
- Chris Nasti, Vice Chair
- Pending appt.
- Pending appt.
- Pending appt.
Ex-Officio Members
- Ramona Bell-Pearson, Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF)
- Tonya Gilchrist, Commission for People with Disabilities
- Myriam Paul, Community Action Board
- Kendell Matthews , Commission on Aging
- Gregory Kellner, Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Recreation Staff
- Robin Riley, Director
- Adriane Clutter, Division Chief
- Melanie Sasse, Division Chief
- Jason Fasteau, Staff
- Janet Dixon, Staff
Montgomery County Parks Staff
- Gary Burnett, Deputy Director
- Darren Flusche, Division Chief
- Sandra Samuel, Staff
Meetings occur the second Monday evening of each month, September through June, unless rescheduled due to holidays and / or inclement weather.
Meetings are hybrid and are held at Montgomery Parks, 2425 Reedie Drive, alternating on the 3rd or 10th floor, Wheaton MD 20902 and virtually via Microsoft Teams. A link will be sent upon request.
Contact:
Janet Dixon, Senior Executive Administrative Aide
janet.dixon@montgomerycountymd.gov
240-777-6885
- Jan. 9 - Agenda • Minutes
- Feb. 13 - Agenda • CUPF Report • M-NCPPC Spring Calendar • VITA Tax Flyer
- March 13- Agenda • Minutes
- April 10- Agenda • CUPF Report to Recreation and Parks Advisory Board • CWRPAB Presentation • Minutes
- May 8- Agenda • Motorist Signage and Traffic Control photos: Photo 1 • Photo 2 • Photo 3 • Natural Resources Stewardship (presentation) • Minutes
- June 12- Agenda
- Sept. 11- Agenda
- Oct. 9
- Nov. 13
- Dec. 11
- Feb. 14, 2022 - Agenda • Minutes
- March 21, 2022- Agenda • Minutes • CUPF Handout • FY23 Budget Submission
- April 11, 2022- Agenda • Minutes
- May 9, 2022- Agenda • Being a Better Disability Ally • CUPF Update • Minutes
- June 6, 2022- Agenda • Minutes
- Sept. 12, 2022- Agenda • Minutes • Voter Registration Day Event 2022: Amharic, English, Spanish, Adaptive Bike (photo)
- Oct. 10, 2022- Agenda • Minutes • 2021 M-NCPPC Survey Report • 2022 PROS Plan • 2022 PROS Appendices
- Nov. 14, 2022- Agenda • 11.22.22 Budget Forum Press Release • December Calendar of Events • Parks and Rec Advisory Board October briefing
- Dec. 12, 2022 - Agenda • Minutes
- Jan. 11, 2021 - Agenda • Minutes
- March 8, 2021 - Agenda • Minutes
- April 6, 2021 - Agenda • Notes
- May 10, 2021 - Agenda • Minutes
- June 14, 2021 - Agenda • Minutes
- Sept. 27, 2021 - Agenda • Minutes
- Oct. 18, 2021 - Agenda • Minutes are unavailable due to technical difficulties.
- Nov. 8, 2021 - Agenda • Minutes • Presentation
- Dec. 13, 2021 - Agenda • Minutes • Presentation
- Jan. 8, 2018 - Agenda - Cancelled due to inclement weather for the January 8, 2018 meeting
- Feb. 5, 2018 - Agenda for the February 5, 2018 meeting • Minutes for the February 5, 2018 meeting
- March 19, 2018 - Agenda for the March 19, 2018 meeting • Minutes for the March 19, 2018 meeting
- April 2, 2018 - Agenda for the April 2, 2018 meeting • Minutes for the April 2, 2018 meeting
- May 7, 2018 - Agenda • for the May 7, 2018 meeting Minutes for the May 7, 2018 meeting
- June 4, 2018 - Minutes
- Nov. 19, 2018 - Agenda • Minutes
- Dec. 10, 2018 - Agenda • Minutes
- Jan. 9, 2017 - Agenda for the January 9, 2017 meeting • Minutes for the January 9, 2017 meeting
- March 6, 2017 - Agenda for the March 6, 2017 meeting • Minutes for the March 6, 2017 meeting
- May 1, 2017 - Agenda for the May 1, 2017 meeting • Minutes for the May 1, 2017 meeting
- June 5, 2017 - Agenda for the June 5, 2017 meeting
- Sept. 11, 2017 - Agenda for the September 11, 2017 meeting • Minutes for the September 11, 2017 meeting
- Oct. 2, 2017 - Agenda for the October 2, 2017 meeting • Minutes for the October 2, 2017 meeting
- Nov. 6, 2017 - Agenda for the November 6, 2017 meeting • Minutes for the November 6, 2017 meeting
- Dec. 4, 2017 - Agenda for the December 4, 2017 meeting
Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon request with as much advance notice as possible, preferably at least five (5) full business days before the meeting. To request any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact Janet.Dixon@montgomerycountymd.gov in advance or please call 240-777-6885. In all situations, a good faith effort will be made to provide accommodations. For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Janet.Dixon@montgomerycountymd.gov or please call 240-777-6885, or MD Relay 711