ENTER AGENDA SECTION HERE- Shari Kunza, Recreation Manager
Title
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: ROBIN RICE, RECREATION LEADER
Background
Robin has been employed with the City of Blaine since November of 2005. Robin started out as an arts and crafts instructor and has expanded her role to include special events, concerts, field trips, children’s programs, and park attendant at Lakeside Commons. Robin is willing and able to do just about anything we ask her to do. You will see her at just about every event we run, from the Triathlon to the Princess Party, and World Fest to the Pumpkin Hunt. Robin is the type of employee to whom you can give a task and know that it is taken care of. Our events are successful due to her diligence and attention to detail.
Robin has been a park attendant at Lakeside Commons Park since it opened. She has been a wealth of knowledge providing great feedback on how to improve the operations at the beach. Robin keeps the park clean and running well so all park users have an enjoyable time. She is an irreplaceable employee and gives one hundred percent to every role we give her.
Robin has lived in Blaine for 31 years. She raised her three children, Blake, Stefany, and Dani in her home near Ostmans Park. She now has six active grandchildren. Her daughters, Stefany and Dani, have also worked for the City of Blaine as recreation leaders. Robin has three pets - a dog, cat, and guinea pig. She enjoys kayaking, biking, and gardening in her spare time.
Robin’s full time job is with the Columbia Heights School District where she is a health aide at an elementary school. Her schedule at the school district allows her to work summers, evenings, and weekends for Blaine. The Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank Robin for her 10 years of service.
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