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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This workshop will help strengthen communication and teamwork between staff. It will also educate front-line staff on the importance of customer service in their jobs and how to handle difficult situations that may arise.
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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.
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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.
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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. Additionally, strategies for enhancing and maintaining park safety & encouraging citizen engagement in safety initiatives will be discussed.
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In this workshop, Senior HR Consultant Helen Mikulski will share her expertise and review key aspects of HR compliance. Learning Outcome: 1)Participants will learn how to write concise, effective job descriptions; 2) Review key federal and state human resource laws and discuss methods and systems for maintaining compliance with them.
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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.
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This course is the most comprehensive traning program offered on playground hazard identification and risk managment methods.
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Mark your calendars now for this AMAZING event! Early registration deadline has been extended to Oct. 1. Regular registration deadline is Oct. 29.
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CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
The 9/17 board of directors meeting will be at 10 a.m. at Arrowhead Golf Course, Wheaton.
 
Round up your seniors for a day of line-dancing fun with seniors from across Illinois! Join us at the Cadillac Ranch, 1175 W. Lake Street, Bartlett, Ill. Enjoy a plated lunch and line-dancing lessons taught by a professional line-dance instructor.
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BMW volunteers please join us for a celebration of this year's tournament with a golf outing for volunteers and guests at the beautiful Glendale Lakes Golf Club in Glendale Heights.
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CIRCLE Third Annual Fall Connection in Peoria 
Location: Peoria
Contact: LoriKay Paden, 217-265-5296

Save the date for the third annual Fall Connection in Peoria. Do not miss this fantastic networking and professional development opportunity. Click here for additional information.

 
CONFERENCE

Conference Registration: Please click here to register online.

Conference Housing: Housing is open and people may make reservations with the attached housing form (must be sent to hotel) or via the links/phone number below.

Be sure to indicate you are attending the IAPD/IPRA Conference and mention the group code IAP to ensure you receive the discounted room rate.

The September/October issue of IL Parks & Recreation magazine will contain the pre-conference brochure - it will be mailed the week of 9/13.

 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Recreation Supervisor - Fitness, Dance & Varied Interest
Closing Date: 10/1
Agency: Oswegoland Park District

Supt of Finance/ Human Resources 
Closing Date: 10/2 
Agency: Warrenville Park District

Director of Parks & Recreation
Closing Date: Screening will begin in mid-September
Agency: St. Charles Park District

Superintendent of Finance/Human Resources
Closing Date: 10/2
Agency: Byron Forest Preserve District

Marketing & Communications Specialist
Closing Date: Until filled
Agency: Lisle Park District

 
SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Blueberries are filled with antioxidants that boost brain cells and reduce sluggishness. Spinach is loaded with iron, which delivers more oxygen to cells and perks you up fast! Visit your local farmers' market today!
 
C&M Section Meeting
Location: Deerfield Park District
Contact: Kathleen Talenco, 630-858-2462
 
Monthly committee meetings are approximately two hours in length. In addition to planning events and workshops, the committee uses this opportunity to network and discuss issues, questions and concerns pertaining to preschool and early childhood educators and recreation professionals. Come and join this active, fun and supportive committee! We welcome new members at each and every meeting!
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