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2025 Board of Directors

ALISTER PERKInSON | CHAIR

Assistant Director
James City County
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MICHELLE LIGHTFOOT | CHAIR ELECT

Park Operations Manager
James City County
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PATTI MCGRATH | SECRETARY

Assistant Director
Hanover County
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cindy mcfall | member at large

Director
City of Roanoke
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THOMAS SCHOENAUER | MEMBER AT LARGE

Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park Manager
Loudoun County
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BRIAN DANNER | MEMBER AT LARGE

Manager, Claude Moore Park
Loudoun County
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 Roundtable discussion

 

Board Meeting Dates

04.16.25| 10 a.m.

Past Meeting Minutes

October 25, 2023

 

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Training Opportunities 

  • Pesticide Applicator Training and Recertification
  • Fertilizer Applicator Training and Certification
  • Athletic Fields Training
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector Training
  • American Trails (Large library of trail resources and webinars!)

Useful Links

  • Virginia Sports Field Managers Association
  • Virginia Sports Turf Council
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Nutrient Management Program
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Invasive Plant Species List
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Greenways and Trails Toolbox
  • Virginia Invasive Species Management Plan (VISMP)

 

 

 
 

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Thu Nov 13, 2025Therapeutic Recreation Summit
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Mon Nov 17, 2025Senior Resource Group SAIL Instructor Training
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Mon Nov 17, 2025SRG SAIL Certification Training
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Wed Nov 19, 2025Park Operations Roundtable
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Wed Dec 10, 2025Special Event and Marketing Resource Group Meeting
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