Volunteers are Critical to Our Success

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 In 2010, Past IPRA Chairman Carrie Haupert and the Strategic Planning Committee researched, planned and developed a road map for future leadership and staff to implement. In case you haven’t been paying close attention, that is exactly what has been happening! Members from all over the state are serving on standing committees, sections and our newly developed strategic planning task forces and committees.

Volunteers are critical to our success. The strategic planning task forces and committees alone are comprised of 60 volunteers who have stepped up to the plate serving an astonishing 1,100 volunteer hours. In addition, over 150 volunteers have kicked it up a notch by serving on new standing committees and task forces. Our volunteers strive to provide the best services within the state and work an immeasurable amount of hours. Their expertise has helped us to create better programs, services and resources for you and your colleagues.

People constantly comment about the great work "we" have accomplished. The "we" is YOU. IPRA simply could not have made the strides we have without the selfless giving of our volunteer members. The great progress we have made in this short time is - simply stated - amazing.

Learn. Connect. Inspire – IPRA’s new tag line is already taking effect! Keep watching, we aren’t finished yet, a stronger IPRA is still emerging.

Get involved in your IPRA as we take it to the next level – contact lkpaden@Illinois.edu

LoriKay Paden
Academic Advisor - Recreation Sport Tourism, University of Illinois