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NEWS YOU CAN USE
The endowment is housed within the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation and only the interest earned will 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.
Through the generosity of current and retired park directors, superintendents and professionals the endowment fund stands at $245,000. The goal is to reach $500,000. Last year more than 100 individuals donated a total of $10,000. There is no reason we cannot double that amount this year. The interest from this fund is used to award scholarships and financial aid to park and recreation majors and young professionals in Illinois. The higher the endowment the more interest it generates; hence more aid can be given. We are asking every park, recreation and conservation professional in the state to make a donation to the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation to perpetuate well educated, highly qualified leadership of our park and recreation agencies. IPRA has provided the networking forums and professional interaction that enabled us to build our reputations and open the doors to career advancement. Please join us in making a contribution so that those that follow us will have the same opportunities afforded to them. Ray Ochromowicz and Mike Rylko Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation Trustees To make a donation today, click here. All donations are tax deductible. Grab hold, And take this hand that Reaches out to you. Look up Into my eyes; My spirit Cries out to you: Friendship is my thought. Let us climb The jagged cliffs of life And fight the ascent of Opposition together. If I can lift you today, You will look back And grab the hands of a thousand more. Two Native American Indians are struggling on the face of a jagged cliff. The one above reaches out and extends himself, grasping for the one below. The one below looks up and also reaches out to receive the hand of safety and strength. Climbing the mountain of life we learn, grow and, hopefully, increase in wisdom. As we continue the trek, we realize it is not just about ourselves. It is then that we pause, turn around, and reach out our hand in assistance to those who can benefit from out travels. If you haven't, your membership expires on December 31, 2013.
Renewing is easy - you can do it online - don't delay! Avoid a lapse in your IPRA member benefits! CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
IPRA Open House - Networking After Hours & Association Update - 2/19/14
IPRA Headquarters - Banquet Room, 2nd Floor 5:30PM - 7:30PM All Night Teen Ski Trip - 2/21/14-2/22/14 Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort IPRA Networking Event: Young Professionals & Students - 2/27/14 Lucky Strike Lombard 3:00PM - 6:00PM JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of our latest job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!
NEWS ABOUT MEMBERS
Mark graduated from Loras College in Iowa in 2010 with a major in Sports Management and a minor in Business Management. Mark interned at the Hanover Park Park District in 2009 and was involved in all aspects of the recreation department. Prior to his internship he also worked as a Concessions Manager at Seafari Springs Aquatic Center. Mark currently lives in Schaumburg and is very excited to begin his career in the world of Parks and Recreation. He will be overseeing Youth and Adult Athletics as well as special events and assist with Aquatic Services. You may contact Mark by calling 630.837.2468 or e-mail him at m.dolphin@hpparks.org.
SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Therapeutic Recreation Section Meeting & Education Session - 1/9/14
NEDSRA 9:30AM - 11:30AM Senior Committee Meeting - 1/9/14 Chicago Pedway 3:30PM - 6:30PM |
