Spring is upon us and the IPRA road trip continues!

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During these meetings, I am always excited to hear how IPRA has helped you grow as a professional as well as discuss ways that IPRA can add value to your membership. But my travels are not over. I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with each of you and the members of your team, so give me a call and we can schedule a visit.

Based on the feedback that I have received from members, IPRA has renewed its commitment to helping our members improve their skills and to learn new techniques and approaches, which will allow them to perform their job with a higher level of confidence and efficiency. We have launched our updated 2011 training calendar, which includes new training offerings as well as updated classics. I do hope that you take a look at the training calendar and identify one or more trainings that you can benefit from over the next several months. IPRA will continue to create additional training opportunities and add to the training calendar as we secure presenters and locations. If there is a topic that you would like to see added, please let me know. We want to offer professional development opportunities that meet your needs and desires!

We are also in the midst of planning for the 2012 IAPD/IPRA State Conference. We have reviewed the evaluation comments and are looking at ways to create an even better conference for you. If there are specific topics or speakers that you would like to see at conference, please make sure that you provide IPRA with your suggestions. IPRA staff will be working with members over the next few months to identify topics and speakers that will enhance the quality of offerings in 2012.

Lastly, IPRA staff are looking at ways to improve communications with our members. We have started sending out targeted emails to promote trainings and seek feedback. Please help us make IPRA a member-focused organization by providing suggestions and helping shape our member services.

Thanks again for your suggestions and support. I look forward to continuing to partner with each of you to create a successful IPRA.

Best,
Jan Arnold, Executive Director, Illinois Park and Recreation Association