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We are pleased to tell you that we continue to make tremendous strides in the rebuilding of our great association. It is an exciting time and will continue to be as we venture toward a new strategic plan for the upcoming year and beyond. It is the time of year to start thinking about elections. This is your opportunity to become involved in a continued transformation by being a part of the IPRA Board of Directors. We have several representative positions open, each with three-year terms - Communications & Marketing, Ethnic Minority, Facility Management and Recreation sections, and the Central and Northern districts. We must have at least two people running for each seat from each section or district. Don't just sit back and watch, we want you to get involved. Deadline for candidate nominations are Monday, July 26. Click here for information regarding the responsibilities and commitment involved in being a member of the IPRA Board of Directors, as well as the election process. If you have any questions, please contact LoriKay Paden, chair of the IPRA Nominations and Elections Committee. The committee found it critical to help agencies identify and achieve a high level of health and wellness for their employees and to recognize their achievements. As a result, the No Employee Left Behind (NELB) Award was created. The award includes six components for which criteria have been developed: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, environmental and spiritual. Applying agencies will receive standards and compliance guidelines, with the first awards given at the 2010 IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference. Questions regarding the NELB award and the work of the Health & Wellness Committee can be directed to Lori Neubauer, Itasca Park District. Join park and recreation agencies like the Waukegan Park District, Lisle Park District and Skokie Park District and participate in the IPRA Go! Program! Now in it's second year, the IPRA Go! Program allows IPRA professional members to access participating park and recreation agency facilities (fitness centers, aquatic facilities) for a reduced cost or for free. Terms: Park and recreation agencies set their own terms, i.e. allow an IPRA member to use fitness facilities or classes at half the rate or at the employee rate. It's completely up to you! Feedback: We'll encourage members to complete feedback forms based off their experiences at the participating facilities. See what other professionals have to say about your facilities and services! Please get your park and recreation agency involved! Fill out a participation form and return it to IPRA - we'll add you to the list of participating agencies. Your agency will be identified as a participating member on the participant list on the IPRA website. You can play an important role in bettering the lives of our members with your participation. Sign up today! Click here to read the complete article, courtesy of Neighbor of St. Charles magazine. Congratulations, Carol!
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Fans will be entertained between innings by mascots from both teams and The Famous Chicken, who was rated America's favorite mascot by Forbes in 2010. For a limited time, sign up your group of 50 or more and they will have a chance to take a photo on the field before the game. Kids 14 and under will be able to watch batting practice from the field and run the bases at Wrigley Field after the game ends. Date: July 7-23 The Six-County Senior Olympics are open to seniors of all ability levels, with more than 30 events - including golf, tennis, bowling, swimming, biking, track and field, horseshoes, bocce, volleyball and more. All participants will receive a 2010 Senior Olympics T-shirt and medals will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place finishers in each category. Click here for registration forms Questions? Contact Teresa Grodsky at 847-692-3597. Interested in volunteering? Contact Jodi Gosse at 708-957-7275. The Six-County Senior Olympics are sponsored by Presbyterian Homes, Glenview Terrace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Guardian Home Care and Hospice. Date: July 15, 10 a.m.
Location: Wheeling Park District Contact: Mike Selep (mike@ilipra.org) Contact Phone: 630-376-1911 The IPRA Board of Directors meets six to eight times per year to discuss the business of the association. This meeting will feature presentations by the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee regarding recommendations for strategic direction for the association. All BOD business meetings are open to the membership.
*Please note: Tickets are not purchased on consignment for 2010 – there will be no refunds for unsold tickets. Tickets must be paid for in full prior to mailing. Wednesday, July 14 IPRA Ticket Price: $28 TICKET PRICES AT THE PARK Valid ONE day only. Must order in BLOCKS OF (10) TEN. Orders must be placed TWO WEEKS before intended date of use. Children 2 and under are free. Price does not include parking. Park & recreation agencies may add $1 to ticket cost. One chaperone per 20 youth and bus driver admitted free in organized groups. Must call (847) 625-7518 at least three days before arrival to qualify and pick up separate passes (driver's license ID required). Do not use IPRA tickets for complimentary passes. There are NO refunds for unsold tickets. To order: You must pay for tickets using a Visa or MasterCard for your order to be processed. No purchase orders will be accepted for tickets. Tickets will not be mailed without full payment. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Recreation Program Specialist Director of Parks & Recreation Sailing Director Restoration Technician Director of Parks & Recreation SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Scholarship opportunities for educational workshops, seminars and conferences are available for A&F section members. Examples of upcoming programs eligible for scholarship funds include Professional Development School, IPRA conference and various A&F section workshops. Application deadlines do apply, click here for application. Please submit completed application forms and direct any questions to Linda Straka, director of finance, Batavia Park District, at 630-879-5235 or lindas@bataviaparks.org.
REMEMBER: Application deadline for PDS (Professional Development School) is Aug. 13.
Join SPRA for its summer student/intern/professional connection social. We will be having a BBQ Bags Tournament! Tournament winners will receive prizes!! Send payment (payable to SPRA) and form to Rolling Meadows Park District, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008 Attention: David Ray. Date/Time: July 22, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per person prior to 7/8; $13 per person after 7/8 Location: Bartlett Park District, (Behind Apple Orchard Golf Club House), 672 W. Streans Road
Date: June 24, 11 a.m.
Location: Richton Park, 4455 Sauk Trail Contact: Keeley Childress (kchildress@university-park-il.com) Date: June 25, 10 a.m.
Location: TBD Contact: Kathleen Talenco (ktalenco@gepark.org) Contact Phone: 630-858-2462 Each attendee will receive a detailed program/reference booklet with complete information about all performers, exhibitors and book listings. With 16 jury-selected performers and more than 75 exhibitors, there is no reason to come away empty-handed! Date/Time: Nov. 16, 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 3 RESOURCES/SURVEYS
The Lisle Park District is working on a project regarding its Financial Assistance Policy and is reviewing how much different park districts deduct for programs, events and memberships. If you have a copy of your financial assistance policy and are willing to share it, please contact Mary Shore, intern, at 630-964-3410 ext. 4388, or lpdintern@lisleparkdistrict.org. Celebrating more than 78 years of service, Lamp Incorporated is a third-generation family-owned business providing integrated project delivery, project management, construction management, general contracting and design/build services to the complete satisfaction of clients. Lamp takes pride in being the preferred construction manager for the villages of Algonquin, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Schaumburg and Streamwood, and the Cary, Dundee Township, Hampshire and Huntley Park districts. Their skilled, experienced team, combined with a strong record of performance, repeatedly shows it can produce and complete quality building projects on time and within budget. Since 1932, from site selection through building occupancy, Lamp Incorporated offers clients broad expertise in the total building process. Improving services to clients, Lamp now offers financing for both public and private projects. For more information, please contact Ian Lamp, VP of Marketing and Sales, at 847-741-7220, Ext. 305, or visit www.lampinc.net. |
