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The IPRA election will be conducted October 20-27 via VoteNet e-mail ballot. Current IPRA Professional Members will be sent an email on Monday morning informing them of their login credentials to access the ballot. Per IPRA  Election Guidelines, "All IPRA voting members in good standing will have the opportunity to vote."

This ballot includes an IPRA Board of Directors position (At-Large Representative) as well as positions with each of the section boards.
 
Voting opens on Monday, October 20 at 8:00am and closes on Monday, October 27 at 11:59pm.

 

• Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (CPSI) - Oct. 21-23, 2014
• SIPRA and IPRA's Fall Mini Conference - 10/23/14
• Early Childhood Trends Workshop - 11/1/14
• Professional Development School - November 9-12, 2014

For more information on these events, and to register to attend, visit the IPRA Event Calendar.

 

 

 

 

Here are some of our latest job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!

• Banquet & Bar Manager, Hoffman Estates Park District
• Parks Services, Park District of Franklin Park
• Tennis Center Evening/Weekend Front Desk Supervisor, Oak Brook Park District
• Part-time - Head Youth Sports Class Instructor, Park District of Oak Park
• Superintendent of Parks, Darien Park District

Have a job to post? It's easy and affordable with IPRA - click here!

 

Do you have news to share? Recent additions/changes to your staff team or information about successful programs and events? Email them to Heather Weishaar.

 

• Athletics Committee Meeting - 10/21/14
• Brown Bag Lunch-Let's Discuss Group Fitness! - 11/5/14
• School Age/Day Camp Committee - 11/13/14
• Athletics Committee Meeting - 11/18/14

For more information on these events, and to register to attend, visit the IPRA Event Calendar.

 

Halloween Hollow - Mokena Main Park, Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19
Halloween Hollow is the largest annual event in Mokena and provides many different attractions, such as great amusement rides, the Monster Market, hayrides, Jack-O-Lantern and Great Pumpkin Weigh-in contest, great food, musical entertainment, pony rides and more!

Crystal Lake Park District Lake Discovery Day/Fishing Gear and Small Watercraft Sale - Crystal Lake Main Beach - Saturday, October 18 - Saturday, October 18
The Crystal Lake Park District has introduced Lake Discovery Day as an exciting addition to the fall 2014 event schedule. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 18, Noon-4 pm at Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake.

Small Discoveries-A Happy Halloween -  Lake County Discovery Museum - Wednesday, October 22 10:00 am - Wednesday, October 22 11:00 am
In this section, celebrate Halloween traditions with stories, games and a variety of spooktacular activities. Costumes encouraged!