PEOPLE.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dr. Jeffrey B. Zeiger, a professor of recreation, parks and tourism and a frequent contributor to and guest editor of Parks & Recreation magazine, has accepted the position of chair of the Resource Recreation and Tourism program at the University of Northern British Columbia effective June 1. Zeiger has spent the past 10 years at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D.

Carol Robertson, CLP has assumed the responsibilities of superintendent of recreation for the city of Reading, Pa. Robertson came to this position after serving in North Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Matthew Lubas has been appointed the city's athletic/aquatic supervisor.

Oscar Dahl, commissioner of the Northbrook Park District, was elected president of the Illinois Association of Park Districts at the organization's annual conference in Chicago. Judith Locke, commissioner of the Decatur Park District, was elected president-elect.

In addition, the following awards were presented:

IAPD Allan A. Weissburg
Commissioner of the Year
Award
Phyllis Cossarek

Legislator of the Year
Rep. James Meyer and Rep.
Andrea Moore

President's Citation
Ken Little and Dr. James
Brademas

Rising Star Award
Scott Triphahn

35-Year Service Award
Donald F. Bresnan and Kenneth
Z. Stange

30-Year Service Award
Patrick T. Grealish

25-Year Service Award
Catherine W. Crowley, David A.
Johnson, Charles J. Myler, and
Jane Regep

20-Year Service Award
Roger P. Allen and Ann K.
Mackin

The Master Board Member
Award
Roger L. Florey, Mary Garrison,
and James Shook

Outstanding Board Member
Award
Christine Garry, Donald Murphy,
Thomas Kruse, Court Kenaston,
and Cynthia Paterson

Certificate of Appreciation
Roger P. Allen (20 yrs.)
Timothy Cassidy (10 yrs.)

E-Z-GO Textron, the world's largest manufacturer of golf cars, has promoted David P. Rivers to the position of executive vice president. In his new role, Rivers will oversee all product planning and worldwide distribution for E-Z-GO as well as the recently acquired Cushman industrial/commercial product line.

The city of Lansing (Mich.) Parks and Recreation Department has appointed Tanya M. Moore landscape architect. Moore will oversee the inspection and maintenance of existing -- as well as the construction of new -- playgrounds.

Don Hunt has filled the position on the Rancho Simi (Calif.) Recreation and Park District Board left vacant by Bonnie Carpenter.

AWARDS

The Colorado Parks and Recreation Association presented John Fielder, photographer and author of many Colorado and United States guide and picture books, with the 1998 NRPA National Humanitarian Award. The award was to have been presented at the 1998 NRPA Congress & Exposition in Miami Beach, but the Congress was cancelled due to Hurricane Georges.

The National Humanitarian Award is awarded annually to those persons whose concern for and dedication to humanity has been expressed through park, recreation, and conservation efforts that enrich the lives of people on a local, regional, and national level.

The Kansas Recreation and Park Association presented its 1999 Outstanding New Professional Award to Linda Lanterman of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The award is given annually to a KRPA member who has rendered outstanding service to the recreation and park profession.

RETIREMENT

Daisy Carter, CTRS, CLP, grant coordinator for the Philadelphia Department of Recreation, has announced her retirement. After 30 years of dedication to therapeutic recreation and administration, Carter will retire to her native Stuart, Fla.