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NEWS YOU CAN USE
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association would like to invite you and your agency to participate in the 2010-11 IPRA Cooperative Purchase Program. Each year, IPRA coordinates a Cooperative Purchase Program specifically for park districts, municipal recreation agencies, forest preserves, conservation districts, special recreation associations and private agencies throughout Illinois. The program is an excellent way for your agency to save staff time and valuable tax dollars by purchasing in bulk with other agencies throughout the state.
Read More...  The Illinois Park & Recreation Foundation (IPRF) provides resources to park and recreation agencies and professionals state-wide through promoting the health and well-being of Illinois’ citizens, increasing the community building impact of parks and recreation, enhancing the quality of life among Illinois residents and expanding the positive impact of parks and recreation on local economies in Illinois communities.
Read More... This year’s KaBOOM! Play Day program will take place the week of Sept. 18-26. As a national nonprofit dedicated to saving play, KaBOOM! is asking communities like yours across the country to get outside and play!
Read More... Megan Holt Swanson, IDOT's Safe Routes to School coordinator, is holding two training sessions in Woodridge, Ill. on Sept. 1. The first session (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) is designed for communities that intend to apply for Safe Routes funds this year. The second session (1 - 3 p.m.) is designed for communities that have already received funding and have questions about the funding process. If you're interested or have questions, please contact Heather Schady, Safe Routes to School manager at 312-427-3325 ext. 236 or heather@activetrans.org.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participants will learn basic logistics of race management and understand the economic realities of running events.
Read More... Participants will get an overview of the Hispanic market in Illinois and how this segment is actively interested in parks & recreation. Participants will be able to take their learning and apply it to 2-3 concrete applications and programs based on other Illinois park district Hispanic programs.
Read More... Participants will be provided with information relating to recreation programming lifecycles and will receive a listing of all necessary attributes involved in programming, such as standards, marketing support and aligning programs with community needs.
Read More... Supervisor Symposium is back again and better than ever! Join us at the Bartlett Park District for two days of educational sessions and professional connections.
Read More... Presentation will focus on the benefits of maintaining a park police force and how this department works within the community and in alignment with city/village law enforcement.
Read More... The Aquatic Facility Operator course is an 18-hour training program specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in public and semi-public recreational pool or water park facilities. The AFO program offers a unique risk management approach, rarely offered to operations personnel.
Read More... According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 205,000 children are treated for playground accidents annually, with approximately 15 resulting in death. Of these, 70 percent occurred at public parks and schoolyards. Does your equipment measure up? How many preventable injuries occurred in your parks?
Read More... This session will offer the following two sessions and a networking break:
Understanding the Child with Autism, Presented by Brian Houzenga, CTRS, SEASPAR What Can My Young English Language Learners Do in English? Presented by Tammy King, Bilingual Teacher from Illinois Resource Center Read More... CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
Date: Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. Special offer for IPRA Members - click here for more information! Please join us on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 11, to "run, walk or wheel" on the scenic 5K course through the streets of Lake Forest.
Read More... Join the IPRA Facility Management Section for a day of golf, networking, lunch & fun. This outing is for golfers of all abilities and will follow a best-ball format.
Read More... Join the Administrative & Finance Section for a great day of networking and golfing. This outing is designed for golfers of all abilities to participate and will utilize a scramble format.
Read More... Save the date for the third annual Fall Connection in Peoria. Don't miss this fantastic networking and professional development opportunity. Contact LoriKay Paden, 217-265-5296, for additional information. CONFERENCE
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job Title: Operations Director (RJKCCC) Job Title: Executive Director – Round Lake Area Park District Job Title: Athletic Supervisor Job Title: Inclusion Coordinator Job Title: Recreation Supervisor Job Title: Senior Center Director SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Event Date: Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Elk Grove Park District, 499 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, Ill. Contact: Marla Pineiro, CPRP, 847-996-6932 Event Date: Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Carol Stream Park District, 849 W. Lies, Carol Stream, Ill. Contact: Ryan Jastrzab, CPRP, 630-773-2257 Date: Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. |
  
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