About RPAL
Major Goals of RPAL
RPAL's goal is to reach out and enrich the lives of the youth of Roseville. We strive to provide safe and supervised environments for recreational, athletic, social, educational, and cultural activities. We provide a variety of programs that appeal to the different interests of children and young adults, helping to build meaningful relationships between Roseville youth and Police Officers. All RPAL programs and events are low cost, or free, to avoid the exclusion of any child due to family income.
A Brief History of RPAL
RPAL was founded in 1972 as a fund raising group for Roseville youth sports teams. Little League and Bobby Sox baseball teams were the first groups to receive RPAL assistance. Any police officer participation was limited to occasional coaching. In 1993, three officers decided to raise RPAL to the next level and started the RPAL Boxing Program.
Since then, RPAL has sponsored many diverse programs in an attempt to enrich the lives of Roseville youth. RPAL utilizes the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights adopted by the California Round Table on Recreation, Parks, and Tourism because of recent concerns about youth detachment from outdoor activities, lack of physical exercise, and increased health risks. Numerous studies document that children who participate in these activities are healthier, do better in school, have better social skills, stronger self-image, and lead more fulfilled lives. We now participate in swimming, kayaking, white water kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, paint ball, track and field, day camps, camping and more.
RPAL's Board Members
- Marcus LoDuca, President - Since July 2001
- David Larson, Board Member - Since October 2011
- Scott Daulton, Treasurer - Since July 2002
- Jamie Carlson, Secretary - Since July 2003
- Daniel Hahn, Board Member - Chief position appointed per by-laws
- Dominick Casey, Board Member - P&R position appointed per by-laws
- Marc Buljan, Board Member - Since December 2010
- Graham Allen, Board Member - Since July 2002
- Dan Wesp, Board Member - Since 2011
- Bev Gable, Board Member - Since July 2003
- Carol Garcia, Board Member - Council position appointed per by-laws
- Donna Sangwin, Board Member - Since October 2011
- Edward “Ned” Rosenbrook, Board Member - Since October 2010
- Scott Owens, Board Member - Since July 2008
- Merv Screeton, Board Member - Since February 2009
- Heather Jones, Board Member - Since October 2011
- John Enos, Board Member - Since October 2011
- Josh Simon, Community Services Sergeant - Staff
- Kaeley Kroening, RPAL Coordinator - Staff
