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NEWS YOU CAN USE
In a long-awaited move, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released new regulations on July 26 to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The new regs are set to be published in the Federal Register (see 28 CFR Part 35). They address long-standing building access requirements for recreation environments and cap a two-decade long process.
Read More... IPRA's Cooperative Purchase Program provides members' agencies the opportunity to purchase supplies in bulk with other participating agencies. The program began in the mid-1980s when a group of members was looking to save money purchasing grass seed. The idea of consolidated orders and going to bid together resulted in competitive pricing and savings of up to 60 percent. Participating is an excellent way for agencies to save money and valuable employee time.
Read More... Rain barrels save money, conserve water and are good for the environment. How can you miss?
Read More... HOUSTON – Halfway through the summer swimming season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has seen news reports of more than 210 child drowning and non-fatal submersion incidents in pools and spas around the country since Memorial Day weekend. In an effort to reduce these preventable incidents, CPSC and partners Safe Kids USA and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) joined forces to introduce a new kids safety education program. The centerpieces of the program are a multi-part educational video and an online activity, which are part of CPSC’s national Pool Safely campaign.
Read More... In May, the League of American Bicyclists added Urbana to its list of bike-friendly communities. Urbana is the first downstate community to receive this honor.
Read More... PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Why is this topic important? It will help park and recreation professionals produce running events that meet quality standards and are a positive reflection of the district, facility or environment.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn basic logistics of race management and understand the economic realities of running events. Read More... This webinar will help you energize your recreation programming through reviewing best practice approaches from agencies around the country. These approaches include marketing techniques, measurement systems, the program development process and popular program choices.
Read More... IPRA members interested in hosting a webinar in their area of expertise can contact Heather Weishaar. We're always on the lookout for new topics!
Date: Sept. 2 - 10 a.m.
Location: TopGolf USA, 699 W. Thorndale Ave., Wood Dale, Ill. Contact: Kara Repsys (krepsys@nisra.org) Contact Phone: 815-459-0737 Read More... Date: Sept. 28-29
Location: Bartlett Park District, 700 S. Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, Ill. Contact: Laura Clark (lclark@bartlettparks.org) Contact Phone: 630-540-4800 Read More... CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
IPRA Days at Six Flags Great America
Date(s): Saturday, Aug. 7; Thursday, Aug. 12; and Saturday, Aug. 14. Location: Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Ill. IPRA Ticket Price: $28 Read More... Event Date: Aug. 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Boughton Ridge Golf Course, 335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, Ill. Contact: Catherine Morava, 630-960-7600 Read More... Event Date: Aug. 26, 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: White Pines Golf Course, 500 W Jefferson, Bensenville, Ill. Contact: Dean Hoskin, 630-766-7015 Read More... Date: Sept. 24, 10 a.m.
Location: Village Greens of Woodridge Golf Course, 1578 75th St., Woodridge, Ill. Contact: Monica Meyers (meyersmonica@kaneforest.com) Contact Phone: 630-985-3610 Read More... Date: Oct. 8, 9 a.m/
Location: Peoria Contact: LoriKay Paden (lkpaden@illinois.edu) Contact Phone: 217-265-5296 Read More... Tinley Park, Ill. – Municipal, not-for-profit, park district, corporate, fraternal, church and school event planners are invited to attend the annual Illinois Special Events Network State Convention (ISEN), Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 4-5, at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 S. Harlem Avenue. The annual convention draws planners from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa to discuss festival and event planning and execution.
Read More... CONFERENCE
Part of our commitment to the profession is ensuring future park and recreation professionals have tools they need to be successful. Each year, we hold a silent auction at the IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference to raise scholarship funds for students majoring in recreation administration and leisure studies at Illinois colleges and universities.
Read More... JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job Title: Community Relations Coordinator Job Title: Park Specialist - Year Round Part Time Job Title: Director of Recreation Job Title: Park Specialist II Job Title: Graphic Designer - Part Time Job Title: Banquet Manager Job Title: Director of Parks and Recreation SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Did you know developing personal contacts and meeting others in the field was cited as the No. 1 reason for being an IPRA member in a 2009 survey? Did you know you can make personal contacts and meet others in the field by attending the next Administrative and Finance (A&F) Section board meeting?
Read More... Event Date: Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Carol Stream Park District, 849 W. Lies, Carol Stream Contact: Ryan Jastrzab, CPRP, 630-773-2257 The deadline for park and recreation agencies to apply for the No Employee Left Behind Award (NELB) is Aug. 31 - apply today!
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I am amazed it is already August. Just a few more weeks and Summer 2010 will be over.
The time of forward thinking continues as we take the next step in reinventing IPRA.
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