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CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING December 2, 2021 6:00 PM HILLCREST CENTER M I N U T E S Nickles called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm and Barwick led the flag salute. R0_LL CALL Directors Present: Cusworth, Huffer, Lange, Nickles Directors Absent: Holt Staff Present: General Manager Friedl, Administrators Callis, Hare, and Smith, and Executive Assistant Reynders (Holt arrived 6:03 pm) Conejo Community Center and Outdoor Unit — "Fall Festivities" Sommer Barwick, Recreation Supervisor, made a presentation that included descriptions of activities held at the Conejo Community Center, such as "Family, Hocus-Pocus, and Potions," "Daddy/Daughter Princess Ball" and events held off-site, including multiple sold -out events at McCrea Ranch and after-school programs held at local school campuses, including the "850 Warwick Program". Avery Akers, Recreation Coordinator, shared his excitement over some new programs starting up, including park field trips, which will bring 3rd grade students out to parks adjacent to their schools. Upcoming events include the "Jingle Bell Hike," "McCrea Ranch Open House," "Safe Passage Holiday Party," and "Holiday Movies in the Park." Next March, there will be an "Unplug" event encouraging patrons to "get up, get active, and find their outlet" through a variety of activities. Akers and Barwick answered Board member's questions and were thanked for their presentation. Equestrian Trails Inc. (ETI) #37 Sharyn Henry, President of ETI #37, thanked the Board for providing such an amazing facility at Conejo Creek Equestrian Park. Her PowerPoint presentation included information on the formation of ETI, ETI's purpose, which is to protect the equestrian nature of Southern California, and ETI's goals for 2021 (she noted 2020 was very quiet due to the pandemic). Events grow the membership. Horse shows and Gymkhanas brought in over $35K this year; the arena is also used for mounted patrol training, helicopter training, camps, and lessons. At the Gymkhana held on September 1111, Barbara Kloster was celebrated, and a plaque honoring her was unveiled which will be mounted on the registration booth. Henry answered Board members' questions and was thanked for her presentation.