Message from the Executive Director
News
The Illinois Park and Recreation Association Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction, establishing policy and ensuring the fiscal integrity of the Association. Currently the IPRA Board is seeking potential candidates for the positions of Central Region Rep and North West Metro Region Rep.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ilp-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385589&issueID=46079 to view the full article online.
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Visit http://unplugillinois.org/ to view the full article online.
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The Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation (IPRF) has an opening for a new board member. The application is available online by clicking the link below. Applications are due to Mike Clark by July 8 at noon. This new board member will serve out a term ending January 31, 2018 and could run again at that time. IPRF board meetings are held on a monthly basis, typically on the second Friday from 10:00 AM-12:00 p.m. at the IPRA office in La Grange or board members may choose to call in. If you have questions about this position, feel free to reach out to either IPRF Chair Mike Clark or IPRA Executive Director Debbie Trueblood.
Visit http://www.ilipra.org/foundation to view the full article online.
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Calendar/Upcoming Events
Lifeguard Games is an annual competition for Park and Recreation Agency lifeguards & junior lifeguards. Teams of 4 (2 male and 2 female or 1 male and 3 female) will compete in a series of events to test their lifeguard skills, strength, speed, endurance and their ability to work as a team. This is a friendly competition that encourages the guards to rise to challenges, practice their craft, learn from other guards and have fun. Registration deadline is 7/11/16.
Visit http://www.ilipra.org/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=511571&orgId=ilipra&recurringId=0 to view the full article online.
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Section/Committee Info
- C&M Summer Social & Luncheon - 7/21/16
- Facility Management Section Meeting - 7/22/16
- Special Events Committee Meeting - 8/3/16
- PNRMS/MIPE Joint Meeting. 2016 Summer Sports Field Workshop
- 8/11/16
- Membership Council Meeting - 8/19/16
- TR Section Meeting at Joint Section Education Session -
8/24/16
- FM Section Meeting - 8/24/16
- Joint Section Education and Social - 8/24/16
For more information on these, and other upcoming section & committee meetings, click here!
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