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Please join us for the annual Supervisor Symposium (September 23-24), ideal for supervisors in the field 0-5 years in the field. Registration available thru the IPRA Calendar of Events.
Click here for informational flyer! This year, keynote speakers are: Pat Sullivan Pat Sullivan is a former University of St. Francis Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Pat has been inducted into six halls of fame and received numerous accolades and coach of the year awards over 34 years. He has dedicated his entire career to inspiring people, helping them to discover and capitalize on their personal strengths. Pat has been speaking for over 30 years on attitude and leadership, having spoken to companies such as Nike and IBM. In his keynote address, Pat will ask two questions: How do I become a better leader? What is the first step in building effective teams that advance to the highest goals and aspirations for your organization? He will discuss how to lead people, not by words, but by the inspiring way in which you conduct yourself and show up every day to listen, learn and grow. Jarrett Payton Jarrett Payton is the son of the late Walter Payton, former Chicago Bears running back and member of the NFL Hall of Fame. Jarrett's football career began at St. Viator High School and then to the University of Miami (Florida), where he played in five major bowl games in five years capped off in 2004 when Payton was named MVP of the Orange Bowl. Payton went on to play in the NFL for two years with the Tennessee Titans and the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe, winning the world bowl championship. He completed his career by playing in the CFL for the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts then with his hometown team, the Chicago Slaughter of the Indoor Football League. In his post-football career, Payton has hosted his own radio show, worked as an ESPN commentator, and launched Jarrett Payton All-American Wheat Ale, a beer brewed by Chicago-based Argus Brewery. He also focuses on motivational speaking engagements, appearances and tastings throughout Chicagoland. He currently hosts the "Jarrett, Harry & Spike Show" on WGN’s The Game 87.7 weekdays from 3 PM to 7 PM. Payton dedicates time to The Walter & Connie Payton Foundation and his own organization, The Jarrett Payton Foundation, which was formed to implement anti-bullying messages and programs to increase awareness and encourage safe environments for our youth. Payton resides in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago with his wife, Trisha, and young son. Skills Development Webinar Series - Sponsorship Strategies from the Other Side of the Desk - 10/8/14
Learning Outcomes 1. List and complete the steps necessary to develop a sponsorship campaign and timeline with little or no "seed money" or budget 2. Match single or multiple sponsors to specific projects and programs to maximize ROI (return on investment) 3. Generate an unforgettable sponsorship package that will grab the attention of the most sought-after sponsors 4. Identify how to get and keep attention from top sponsor prospects Registration available thru the IPRA Calendar of Events CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
This first session will feature local leader, Shawn Riegsecker, CEO of Centro. Under his leadership his company has been Number One on Crain's Chicago Business' Best Places to Work for four years in a row (2011-2014). Join us for this networking and "fireside chat" interview of this inspiring leader. Registration available thru the IPRA Calendar of Events
The Software Symposium will be set up similar to the Exhibit Hall at our annual conference. You will be able to browse the various vendor tables, view demos and discuss any questions. There will also be four different time slots with three dedicated vendor meetings in each time slot throughout the day. These dedicated vendor meetings are first come, first served, and are limited to a max of 60 attendees. Expect to see more details coming as we secure vendors Come and explore the various vendors and attend a dedicated vendor session. Learning Outcome #1: Explore the different software packages available for different park district needs Learning Outcome #2: Have an opportunity to drill down in more detail on specific software applications. Registration available thru the IPRA Calendar of Events Join us as we connect with delegates from around the state at the 2014 IPRA Reception at NRPA in Charlotte, NC.
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