IPRA Today
Illinois Park and Recreation
|
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Illinois Finalists for the 2013 Gold Medal Awards
Class III (population 50,001 – 100,000) •Waukegan (IL) Park District Class IV (population 25,001 – 50,000) •St. Charles (IL) Park District Class V (population less than 25,000) •Frankfort (IL) Square Park District •Oak Brook (IL) Park District Click here for a map of hotels.
What does this mean? On this date any available rooms will be released into the general inventory. The link below will still be accessible, but all rooms are based on availability and will no longer be held specifically for our group. We have the following hotels for the Illinois delegation: Hilton Americas Houston, 1600 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010 (713) 739-8000 Hotel's website Rates: $208 Single/$228 Double Four Seasons Hotel Houston, 1300 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010 (713) 650-1300 Hotel's website Rates: $225 Single/Double Hyatt Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002 (713) 654-1234 Hotel's website Rates: $199 Single/$214 Double Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown, 400 Dallas St., Houston, TX 77002 (713) 759-0202 Hotel's website Rates: $164 Single/Double It is simple to book housing for the NRPA Congress and Exposition through your State Block: • Go online • Click on "click here" to reserve your hotel room for NRPA 2013 • You will be instructed to provide a USER NAME and PASSWORD. Please ensure ALL attendees booking rooms into your block have the following USER NAME and PASSWORD: USER NAME: illinois PASSWORD: grounds ALL individual names must be reserved into your block prior to end of business June 28th. Any rooms remaining in your block after June 28th will be released for general sale. CHANGES/SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS: If you or your delegate require any type of modification or cancellation to their reservation you can do so online by clicking on "modify a reservation" beneath the States Housing Reservations section. Please have your WEB ID accessible (can be found on your confirmation), as it is required to make changes to your record. In addition, modifications and changes can be sent in via email or fax to 972-349-7715. Any requests for additional rooms will be honored, based upon availability. In order to confirm your most current information, you must continue to make all inquiries and changes with NRPA Housing/Wyndham Jade and not the hotel. Should you have any questions, please see contact information below. • Domestic Toll-Free: 888-385-8041 • International: 972-349-5892 • Email: nrpa@wyndhamjade.com • Fax: 972-349-7715 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IPRA New Member Webinar - 2nd Quarter - 6/28/13
online 10:00AM - 11:00AM Webinar - Part 1: What’s Next? Developing an Influential Behavior in the Workplace - 7/10/13 online 12:00PM - 1:00PM Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Exam Preparation - SERIES OF THREE CLASSES Chicago Park District - Fosco Park 9:30AM - 1:00PM Webinar - Part 2: What’s Next? Developing an Influential Behavior in the Workplace - 8/14/13 online 12:00PM - 1:00PM Innovation Renovation Series – Reaching Youth via Programs - New Approaches to Extending Learning - 8/23/13 Rockford Park District - Webbs Norman Center Main Office 9:00AM - 2:30PM CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
IPRA Six County Senior Olympics - July 10-24, 2013
Maine East High School 2nd Annual Teen Camp Olympics - 7/17/13 Lisle Park District 10:15AM - 2:15PM Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers - 7/25/13 US Cellular Field 1:10PM - 4:00PM IPRA Open House - Networking Breakfast & Association Update - 7/26/13 IPRA Headquarters - Banquet Room, 2nd Floor 7:30AM - 9:00AM CONFERENCE
The IAPD and IPRA staffs and the Joint Conference Committee review conference evaluations annually. We discuss and brainstorm enhancements and changes on how to improve the conference experience so delegates realize the value of attending. We are currently examining the overall conference format. Please take just a few minutes to share your feedback.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of the most recent job posts. To view the complete listing, click here!
Have an open position to post? Click here! NEWS ABOUT MEMBERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ray McGury, Executive Director, 630-848-3500, rmcgury@napervilleparks.org Eric Shutes, Director of Planning, 630-848-5014, eshutes@napervilleparks.org Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation, 630-848-3532, bwilson@napervilleparks.org Sameera Luthman, Director of Marketing and Communications, 630-848-3570, sluthman@napervilleparks.org Date: June 18, 2013 Park District to Break Ground on Knoch Knolls Nature Center July 17 Community, Dignitaries to Help Launch "Green" Project for Nature Exploration The Naperville Park District invites the community to the groundbreaking of the Knoch Knolls Nature Center and other park improvements at 2:00 p.m. on Wed., July 17 at Knoch Knolls Park, located at 336 Knoch Knolls Road in south Naperville. Dignitaries and guests including Illinois State Senator Michael Connelly (R-21), Illinois State Representative (R-41) Darlene Senger, Conservation Foundation President/CEO Brook McDonald, Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Program Officer Bob Romo, and others plan to join Naperville Park District commissioners, staff and the community to celebrate the beginning of this new project. "The Knoch Knolls Nature Center will provide a place for kids and adults to discover and enjoy our largest and most diverse natural area," said Naperville Park District Executive Director Ray McGury. Exhibits will include a river aquarium and graphic displays featuring plants and animals of the DuPage River Confluence, the DuPage River Watershed, the building’s green features, and sustainable practices through history. Serving as a center for nature education, the new facility itself will be a prime example of environmental sustainability, with sustainable features such as photovoltaic panels to provide renewable energy, a visible cistern that will reuse rainwater, and a highly efficient HVAC system. "We are so excited to partner with the Park District on educational programming between Knoch Knolls Park and the McDonald Farm," said Brook McDonald, president and C.E.O. of The Conservation Foundation. "The new center and our partnership will create a wonderful educational opportunity for schools, families and anyone interested in learning about nature and sustainability." The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation has awarded the Naperville Park District a $255,693 grant through its High Performance Green Building Program for energy efficient, LEED Platinum design of the Knoch Knolls Nature Center. Additionally, a $400,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will provide funding assistance for the nature center and for other park improvements at Knoch Knolls Park, including trails, a nature playground, an expansion of the disc golf course, a porous pavement parking lot, and improvements to the canoe launch. After gathering input through public open house events and through a series of meetings with a community review team, the Naperville Park District began architectural design of the Nature Center in 2012. Considering the unique geography of Knoch Knolls, which includes the confluence of the East Branch and West Branch of the DuPage River, the primary theme for the educational exhibits emerged as "Celebrating Water." Site plans, photos and additional project details are posted at www.napervilleparks.org under Capital Projects/Knoch Knolls at the following link: http://www.napervilleparks.org/parks/knoch-knolls . X X X About the Naperville Park District: Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. An Illinois Distinguished Agency since 1994, the District is one of only 1 percent of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that enhance the quality of life for our community, including benefits such as community health, environmental education, social connections, and personal growth. The District maintains and operates more than 2,500 acres with 140 parks and facilities and provides more than 1,400 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk. SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Facility Management Section Meeting - 7/12/13
Gurnee Park District - Hunt Club Community Center 1:30PM - 3:00PM Communications & Marketing Section - Summer Social & Luncheon - 7/17/13 Carol Stream Park District - Coyote Crossing Mini Golf in McCaslin Park 1:00PM - 3:00PM Recreation Section Meeting - 7/18/13 Channahon Park District - Arrowhead Community Center 11:30AM - 12:30PM |
