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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Come join us and see the world's top 70 golfers by volunteering at the BMW Championship at Cog Hill in Lemont.
Read More... Just a reminder...IPRA no longer tracks CEUs earned on an individual basis since the program was turned over to NRPA in 2008. Professionals have been instructed to maintain their own records for recertification purposes.
Read More... The Bikes Belong Grant Program is aimed to provide funding to those striving to improve bicycling in America through building trails and paths or promoting general bicycling advocacy and awareness.
Read More... WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 6) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should immediately stop using recalled products until they are inspected and repaired.
Product: Whitco Company LP poles 70 feet tall or higher. Manufacturer: Whitco Company LP, of Fort Worth, Texas (out of business) Read More... PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Boot Camp is back! Join us for a day of education and networking with the Communication and Marketing Section of IPRA. Topics include Integrated Communications, Social Networking Communications, Visual Communications and Oral Communications.
Read More... Please note the revised dates for the 2010 Supervisor Symposium: Growing Towards Greatness. It will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, and Wednesday, Sept. 29. Be sure to register by Sept. 3 at 2009 registration fees. Click here to register!
CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
IPRA will be having a moving sale on Thursday, July 22, from 9am-3pm. Cash, checks, Visa & MC will be accepted.
Read More... Date(s): Saturday, July 17; Friday, July 23; Wednesday, July 28; Wednesday, Aug. 4; Saturday, Aug. 7; Thursday, Aug. 12; and Saturday, Aug. 14.
Location: Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Ill. Read More... This is a competition for park and recreation agency lifeguards and junior lifeguards. Teams of four (two male and two female or one male and three female) will compete in a series of events to test their lifeguard skills. This is a friendly competition that encourages each guard to rise to challenges, practice their craft, learn from other guards and have fun.
Read More... Join the IPRA Teen Committee and other teens from Illinois for great outdoor fun! This event will include a 21-mile canoe trip along the scenic Wisconsin River.
Read More... The ultimate celebration of Illinois park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies... and cows and corn dogs!
Read More... CONFERENCE
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job Title: Superintendent of Recreation Job Title: Director of Recreation Job Title: Youth Athletic Supervisor Job Title: General Trades Specialist (Non-Exempt) Job Title: Assistant Facility Manager Job Title: Manager of Marketing and Public Information SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Summer is here, and when fruits and vegetables are in season, consuming them fresh and raw is optimal for getting the maximum amount of nutrition.
Date: July 21, 2 - 3 PM Take a few minutes out of your busy day to attend the July SPRA Meeting. This is a great chance to network with other recreation professionals. Hope to see you there! Date: July 22, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM This is the regularly scheduled board meeting for the Recreation Section. Representatives from each of the section's committees will report on activities. This is a great networking opportunity for those interested in learning about how to become active in one of the various recreation section committees. Date: July 22, 3:30 - 6:30 PM Are you a student looking for an internship? An intern looking for a job? A professional looking for an intern or new team member? Or are you just a recreation professional that likes to have a good time? Join SPRA for its summer student/intern/professional connection social. We will be having a BBQ and Bags Tournament! $13 per person. Tournament winners will receive prizes!! Send payment (payable to SPRA) and form to: Rolling Meadows Park District 3705 Pheasant Drive Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Attention: David Ray Date: July 23, 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles Park District, St. Charles Contact: Kathleen Talenco, 630-858-2462 |
  
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