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Illinois Park and Recreation
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
At IPRA, the staff are working hard to implement the strategic initiatives for the Association and to find ways to better meet your needs and expectations.
A few quick updates:
• An RFP has been released for IPRA to secure space and relocate its headquarters. If you are interested in having your agency submit a proposal, please contact me.
• The Membership Communications Committee is working on two RFPs to create a new IPRA brand and website. The goal is to release the RFP’s in the summer and for work to begin in the fall on a new improved website, which will allow IPRA to better communicate with our members as well as to allow our members to have increased access to tools and resources.
• A meeting was held with all Section Directors and IPRA Section Representatives to roll-out the Council of Sections concept. If you would like additional information regarding this initiative, please give me a call or send me an email.
• The Education Committee is hosting a series of meetings to determine the most meaningful ways to engage our members in quality educational opportunities. If you would like to provide your thoughts regarding education topics and/or methods for delivering these services, please let me know. We would love to hear from you.
I hope this update provides you with a quick glimpse of the work that your Association is doing to improve the trainings, programs and services offered to you, our member. Lastly, IPRA is offering a variety of upcoming webinars and workshops to help you in your current position and in the position you aspire to obtain. Make sure you check out the calendar and get registered today!
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
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
I am thankful for the many work groups diligently working to set the ground work for our successes. Recently all of the section directors, board representatives and director elects met to discuss the future formation of the council of sections. The positive interactions and excitement of the group proves that we are ready to move forward on streamlining of the association – exciting details coming soon.
Our education team led by Rick Hanetho met to begin crafting the future of IPRA’s premiere education plan. While Allison Niemela and her team met to begin to rebuild and recreate our communication system. By late fall you will begin to see significant changes the way IPRA looks and communicates with you.
This month we have exciting things happening. The legislative conference in Springfield, several Committee/Task Force meetings and a special meeting scheduled for the Foundation on May 17th. If you have had involvement in the Foundation in the past or would like to be a part of a newly revived Foundation Committee please contact me. I am excited to breathe new life into this Foundation, but we need individuals with fundraising experience and the desire to help us!
Looking forward is exciting but the actual successes are what we will celebrate in the future. We still need your support and involvement. Contact me for any details on our plans and to get involved!
Please consider volunteering for the BMW Championship or the State Fair!
LoriKay Paden
Academic Advisor - Recreation Sport Tourism, University of Illinois
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
For more than ten years, NRPA has partnered with USTA to bring the Tennis in the Parks (TIP) strategic initiative to park and recreation. Tennis in the Parks expands opportunities in your community for the public to learn and play the lifelong game of tennis.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Event Date: May 9, 2011 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Park District, Central Park West, 1450 Forest Gate Rd., Oak Brook, IL
Contact: Sheila Mulvey-Tatoris, 630-376-1911
Specifically, we will discuss the following topics: social networking sites; instant messaging; emailing; texting; cyber bullying; sexting; self representation; and digital citizenship.
Date: May 12, 2011 - 10:00 AM
Contact: Heather Weishaar, 630-376-1911
For more info, click here.
Speaker: Barbara Heller, President Heller & Heller Consulting
Why this is important: Leadership development is the most critical competency for senior managers. The best agencies devote time and resources to ensure continuity.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will identify the most important leadership competencies and will review how to develop a succession management plan
Date: May 17, 2011 - 10:00 AM
Contact: Heather Weishaar, 630-376-1911
For more info, click here.
Specifically, we will discuss the following topics: social networking sites, instant messaging, emailing, cyber bullying, sexting, self-representation and digital citizenship.
Learning Outcome: Participants will challenge digital citizens to think critically about who they are talking to on technology, what they are talking about and how they are treating others.
Date: May 20, 2011 - 9:00 AM
Location: Oak Brook Park District, Central Park West
Contact: Sheila Mulvey-Tatoris, 630-376-1911
For more info, click here.
In this workshop you will hear about criteria, models, and best practices for excellence. Participants will have a chance to engage in hands-on excercises to improve business relationship that will lead to successul hard skills implementation. Fee includes a boxed lunch.
Date: May 23, 2011 - 9:00 AM
Location: Chicago Park District; Margate Park, 4921 N. Marine Dr.
Contact: Sheila Mulvey-Tatoris, 630-376-1911
For more info, click here.
Specifically, we will discuss the following topics: social networking sites; instant messaging; emailing; texting; cyber bullying; sexting; self representation; and digital citizenship.
Date: May 24, 2011 - 10:00 AM
Contact: Heather Weishaar, 630-376-1911
For more info, click here.
Speaker(s): Clint Hull, Associate Judge, 16th Judicial Circuit and Mike Hood, Deputy Attorney General, Criminal Justice, Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Workshop Description: Each year the landscape in this area changes as new laws are passed. This workshop will look at successful strategies and analyze current legislation in order to allow you to better protect your parks and programs from the dangers presented by sexual predators.
Learning Outcomes:Participants will learn strategies to protect their agency and participants and will learn about the current laws pertaining to sex offenders and park and recreation agencies.
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