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To better meet the needs of recreation and parks practitioners, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) has contracted with the Office of Recreation and Park Resources (ORPR) at the University of Illinois to conduct a survey that gives all IPRA professional members input toward the present and future direction of the association. The information collected will assist the board and staff in decisions regarding structure and allocation of resources. Please fill out the survey, which contains thirty-one (31) questions. We will collect responses until Thursday, Dec. 15. A few reminder emails will be sent until the survey is completed or the final date to submit responses has been reached. U.S. Communities is a national nonprofit cooperative instrumentality of government and is jointly sponsored by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), the National Association of Counties (NACO), the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), the National League of Cities (NLC) and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM).
For more information, please click here! CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
Date: Feb. 10-11, 2012
Location: Chestnut Mountain, Galena Contact: Erika Stojinc Contact Phone: 847-850-2133 Click here to download printable form! CONFERENCE
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job Title: Park Maintenance 1
Closing Date: Jan. 8, 2012 Agency: Park Ridge Recreation & Park District Job Title: Horticulturist Closing Date: Jan. 8, 2012 Agency: Park Ridge Recreation & Park District Job Title: Superintendent of Recreation Closing Date: Jan. 24, 2012 or until filled Agency: West Chicago Park District Job Title: Recreation Supervisor Closing Date: Open Until Filled Agency: Downers Grove Park District Job Title: Trades Specialist ( HVAC/ Plumbing) Closing Date: Jan. 6, 2012 Agency: Oak Lawn Park District Job Title: Registration Coordinator Closing Date: Open until filled Agency: Park District of Highland Park Job Title: Chief Operating Officer Closing Date: Dec. 19 (No later than 5 p.m.) Agency: Mt. Prospect Park District NEWS ABOUT MEMBERS
"I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to serve the membership of IPRA as the professional services director and interim executive director," Selep said. "I had the chance to meet and work with so many dedicated professionals and elected officials that make Illinois the leader in parks and recreation nationally. I am excited to return to an agency where passionate professionals make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities through the power of recreation and to continue moving the profession forward through my membership and involvement in IPRA."
Mike brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of parks and recreation. His other positions include special projects assistant, accountant, grant administrator and information technology coordinator with the Schaumburg Park District; program coordinator with West Suburban Special Recreation; and activity director with Royal Elm and Elmhurst Extended Care rehabilitation centers. |
