On Wednesday, September 4, an open application process for RDAC members began and will continue through Thursday, November 14, 2019. (The application deadline was extended from October 16 to November 14.) Interested applicants can visit ashland.or.us/RDAC for more information and to complete an application. Hardcopy applications may be picked up at the following locations:

• The Grove, 1195 E Main St
• North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave.

All applications must be received or postmarked by November 14, 5 p.m. For general information, please visit ashland.or.us/RDAC, call 541.488.5340 or email ParksInfo@ashland.or.us.
 
The purpose of RDAC will be to advise Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioners on matters related to the Recreation Division. The Recreation Division oversees the operations of the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, Daniel Meyer Memorial Pool, North Mountain Park Nature Center, indoor and outdoor facility rentals, volunteer (VIP program), special events and general youth, adult and therapeutic recreation programs.
 
The new committee will be made up of nine (9) members, seven (7) of which will be program participants or community partners. In addition, there will be two (2) Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioners. RDAC member terms will be three (3) years, with no member serving more than two (2) consecutive terms.
 
Once RDAC members are appointed by Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioners, they will create Bylaws, in collaboration with APRC staff and the approval of the Commission, at a regular business meeting. The RDAC may also choose to develop a strategic plan and revise their mission and vision statement concurrent with the adopted goals of the Commissioners.
 
The Recreation Division, a division of APRC, is located at The Grove 1195 E. Main Street in Ashland. Learn more about the Recreation Division at AshlandParksandRec.org or call 541.488.5340. “Fun, it’s in our Nature!” Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, @AshlandParksandRec, and use hashtags #AshlandParksandRec  #FunItsInOurNature