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Applications are now available for the 2016-17 session of Leadership Academy. There are three levels of the Academy, and each level's course curriculum includes topics such as leadership methods, accountability, strategic thinking, panel discussions, hot topics and financial strategies. These topic areas focus on the skills leaders need to be successful at all stages in their career. Applications are due April 29, 2016.

Visit http://www.ilipra.org/leadership-academy to view the full article online.

• 2016 "GIS IN THE PARKS" Level 1/Session 2 - 3/31/16
• Supervisor Symposium - 4/8/16
• Skills Development Webinar Series - April: WHAT DO THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND CRYSTAL BALL TELL US? - 4/13/16 & 4/21/16
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (CPSI) - April 19-21, 2016
• 2016 "GIS IN THE PARKS" Level 2/Session 1 - 4/21/16
• Skills Development Webinar Series - May: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF YOUR AGENCY WHY AND HOW - 5/11/16

Park Pursuit is modeled after the TV show "Amazing Race." It allows members of IPRA to engage in a day-long race where team building, healthy competition and recreation take center stage. Participants navigate through the host town based on clues and complete challenges.

Visit http://www.ilipra.org/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=494318&orgId=ilipra&recurringId=0 to view the full article online.

• FT Sponsorship & Business Development Specialist
• Marketing Coordinator
• Aquatics Director
• Facilities Specialist III – Plumber
• Part Time/Seasonal Grounds Maintenance

Visit the IPRA Career Center for details!

• Early Childhood Workshop: Personality - 3/18/16
• Early Childhood Meeting - 4/1/16
• Diversity Section Meeting & Education 'Understanding Social Styles in the Workplace' - 4/6/16
• Special Event Committee Meeting - 4/6/16
• TR Breakfast: Training on Behavior Management - 4/7/16
• Teen Committee Meeting - 4/7/16
• IPRA Athletic Committee Meeting - 4/12/16
• Recreation Section Meeting - 4/13/16

Check out the IPRA Community Calendar! You can also share events happening at your park and recreation agency!

Visit http://community-calendar.ilipra.org/ to view the full article online.