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Illinois Park and Recreation

NEWS YOU CAN USE
BENEFITS TO YOU: Think "Amazing Race" for park and recreation agencies! IPRA’s Annual Park Pursuit was created to bring together friends and colleagues for a day of fun! After preparing for a long summer, you need to energize yourself and staff. An event like this is an amazing way to promote TEAM BUILDING among staff members, engage in HEALTHY COMPETITION between other agencies, and of course RECREATING, PHYSICAL FITNESS and having FUN!

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Applications must be submitted online at www.ILipra.org along with a $45 application fee. Once the application is completed your agency will receive a link via email to a survey consisting of 48 questions. The Health and Wellness Committee will review and tally your responses and contact you if there is a need for additional documentation.

Agencies that meet the criteria will receive the Exceptional Workplace Award at the 2014 IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference, during the IPRA business meeting.
 
Application Fee: $45
 
Application & Survey Submission Deadline: November 1, 2013
 
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Please contact Lori Neubauer, Itasca Park District, with any questions.
 
Playground Guardian™ provides a full range of personalized on-site services to assist our customers with the monitoring and maintenance of their playgrounds.

Playground Maintenance Software
In addition to our on-site services, we’ve created our exclusive Playground Guardian™ Playground Maintenance Software that our customers use to monitor their entire playground and park system, and ensure that records are secure and easy to access. Playground Guardian™ Playground Maintenance Software was developed by one of the industry's leading playground rep agencies that has been designing, installing and maintaining playgrounds for more than 40 years.

Your playground represents not only a long-term investment, but a safe haven for children of all ages. If properly maintained, it can provide fun and exploration for decades.

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For more information on Playground Guardian™ Playground Management Software or our personalized on-site services, contact us at 800-438-2780 or info@playgroundguardian.com.
 
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CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
IPRA Board Meeting - 4/18/13
Wolf & Company
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

7th Annual Park Pursuit - 5/2/13
Village of La Grange - Village Hall
9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros - 6/21/13
Wrigley Field
1:20 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers - 7/25/13
US Cellular Field
1:10 p.m. - 4 p.m.
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of the most recent job posts. To view the complete listing, click here!
  • Executive Director, Kentucky Recreation and Park Society
  • Forestry GIS Intern, Park District of Oak Park
  • Manager of Marketing and Communication, Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association
  • Service Team Specialist, Carol Stream Park District
 
SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Therapeutic Recreation Section Meeting & Discussion - 4/4/13
NEDSRA
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Park & Natural Resource Management Section Meeting & Discussion - 4/4/13
Wheaton Park District - Park Services Center
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Diversity Section Meeting - 4/17/13
Frankfort Founders Center
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Communications & Marketing Section Meeting - 4/17/13
Buffalo Grove Park District - Fitness Center
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
 
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