PRESS RELEASE - New Board Member for Division/Area 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Carly Korn, Public Affairs
PHONE: (909) 337-7275
EMAIL: CKorn@rim-rec.org
WEBSITE: www.rim-rec.org
PRESS RELEASE - New Board Member for Division/Area 2
Rim of the World Recreation and Park District Announces Changes in Board Members: Welcoming New Faces and Bid Farewell to Esteemed Leaders
Twin Peaks, CA – Rim of the World Recreation and Park District announces significant changes in its Board of Directors made at the March 2024 Board meeting that was held at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Twin Peaks Community Center. A vacancy for division/area 2 of the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District board occurred January 31, 2024 when Dr. Hugh A. Bialecki D.M.D. submitted a letter of resignation.
Dr. Hugh A. Bialecki D.M.D. provided 17 years of service, dedication, strategic insights, and tireless efforts that have been instrumental in shaping the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District’s path and fostering its growth. A recognition and appreciation ceremony was conducted at the board meeting in which Dr. Hugh A. Bialecki D.M.D. was granted a proclamation of the longest serving board member by the Park District Board and was presented with certificates of appreciation by the offices of San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe and California’s 23rd District Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh.
Joining the esteemed ranks of our board is Jeremy Follweiler. He brings diverse, but humble perspectives, and a shared commitment to advancing the Park District's mission. Jeremy Follweiler was interviewed and then approved and appointed to the vacancy that evening. He then recited and signed the oath of office and was invited to take the seat for the remainder of the meeting. Jeremy resides in Crestline, CA, is married, and has two young children that participate in many Park District programs and activities.
"We are thrilled to welcome our new board member, whose passion and know-how will undoubtedly propel the Park District to new heights," said Jenny Hueter, General Manager at the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District "At the same time, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our outgoing board member, Dr. Bialecki for his outstanding service and dedication. All our current and past board members from the time the Park District was established have given so much with their volunteerism and dedication.”
The Park District Board of Directors will work collaboratively to steer the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District towards achieving its strategic goals and fulfilling its mission. The Park District is poised for continued growth, innovation, and impact in the Rim Mountain Communities they serve.
For more information, please contact the Park District office, by phone (909) 337-7275 or by email info@rim-rec.org.
About The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District:
The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is an independent California Special District, dedicated to providing reactional programs and facilities for the Rim Mountain Community. Founded in 1985, Rim of the World Recreation and Park District’s has been dedicated in its mission: To help enrich and fulfill the lives of the citizens through the provision of facilities and programs that will provide and enhance creative, wholesome and imaginative leisure time living patterns.
The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District invites you to “Level Up Your Leisure”.
Districts Make the Difference
What does that mean?
Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is an independent special district sanctioned under California Law for the performance of local government functions. Special Districts range in size from very small to very large. The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is a smaller Independent special district that operates on a budget of $1.162 million (only 2/3 of which is provided by a $22 annual per-parcel property tax, the remainder needing to come from use fees) yet serves a vast area of 110 square miles. What’s so special? Focused services. Special Districts like the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District were formed to deliver specific public services within defined boundaries for communities who want local control.
Responsibility to Provide a Wide Variety of Services
Since the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is located in a resort area, our services are not limited to just locals and/or permanent residents or part-time residents, but to all who visit the mountain communities. Even those residents not located within our boundaries, but who own property in our mountain community can benefit from the use of our services. Unlike other Special Districts, our mandate and the services provided have resulted in a great range of opportunities for public recreation.
Benefits of Special Districts
According to the State Legislative Analyst, independent special districts have consistently shown the slowest rate of spending growth for local governments. We believe this is due to the high degree of accountability to the public and to the specific nature of the services provided by special districts. In the case of the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District, it’s due also to our fixed-rate tax source that does not adjust for inflation but must be supplemented by increasing efficiency and other measures. The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is considered an independent special district because we are directly accountable to our constituents, not another layer of local government and have an elected board that sets policy.
Districts Make the Difference
California special districts are much more than local service providers. These local agencies enable their constituents to have local control and are passionate about providing high-quality services and resources in the most efficient and effective manner. Find out more about the impact special districts are having and how they benefit the millions of Californians who use their services.
For more information, please visit Districts Make the Difference.
More information about Park District can be found on the website,
www.rim-rec.org and more specifically the announcements page and public notices page linked below:
Announcements - Rim of the World Recreation and Park District (rim-rec.org)
Public Notices - Rim of the World Recreation and Park District (rim-rec.org)
If you have any questions, please email info@rim-rec.org.
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