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Illinois Park and Recreation

NEWS YOU CAN USE
How? Through a tax deductible donation to the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation. The endowment is housed within the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation, and only the interest earned can be used to support IPRA member’s educational needs. The principal will remain intact to ensure that the funds donated by individuals like you will be used to help build the future of parks and recreation professionals throughout the state of Illinois for years to come.

Click here for more information, and to make an online donation.
 
Applications must be submitted online at www.ILipra.org along with a $25 application fee. Once the application is completed your agency will receive a link via email to a survey consisting of 52 questions. The Health and Wellness Committee will review and tally your responses and contact you if there is a need for additional documentation. Agencies meeting the criteria will receive the Exceptional Workplace Award during the IPRA Annual Business Meeting held on Friday, January 25 at 5:00 pm. Winning agencies will be notified prior to conference.

Questions regarding the Exceptional Workplace Award and the work of the Health and Wellness Committee can be directed to Lori Neubauer, Fitness Manager, Itasca Park District at lneubauer@itascaparkdistrict.com.



 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
IPRA Six County Senior Olympics - July 10-24, 2013
Maine East High School

IPRA Open House - Networking Breakfast & Association Update - 7/26/13
IPRA Headquarters - Banquet Room, 2nd Floor
7:30AM - 9:00AM

Lifeguard Games - 7/26/13
Wing Park Family Aquatic Center
3:00PM - 9:00PM
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of the most recent job posts. To view the complete listing, click here!
  • Recreation Supervisor, Monroe Parks and Recreation
  • Preschool Director, Veterans Park District
  • Executive Director, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (EOE)
  • Customer Service Coordinator, Park District of Highland Park

Have an open position to post? Click here!
 
SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Park & Natural Resource Management Section Meeting & Discussion - 8/8/13
Hoosier Grove Park
10:00AM - 11:00AM
 
Communications & Marketing Section Meeting - 8/14/13
Waukegan Park District - Field House
1:00PM - 3:00PM

Diversity Section Meeting - 8/21/13
NWSRA
10:00AM - 11:00AM

Budget Kick-Off Meeting for Section Chairs & Treasurers - 8/23/13
IPRA Headquarters
1:00PM - 2:00PM
 
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