Take advantage of our early-renewal discount by renewing your Professional Membership before December 15, 2010.  New for 2011 - all secondary section memberships are complimentary! If you have questions regarding your renewal, please email Sheila Mulvey-Tatoris.

 

Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best each and every day? Chances are you don't. Most of us find that our natural talents go unused. Throughout our lives, we spend more time to trying to fix our shortcomings than we devote to developing our strengths.
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Welcome to IPRA! This brief webinar will review the benefits you receive with IPRA membership and the many volunteer & networking opportunities available to you!
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Indiana University’s Executive Development Program is the original continuing education program for park and recreation professionals established in 1967. For 43 years, IU EDP has helped park and recreation professionals at all levels build and strengthen the fundamental skills needed to manage and lead. IU EDP is committed to the profession and has a strong reputation for excellence.
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Don’t forget... the early registration deadline is Friday, December 10. Save money, take advantage of the early registration fees and register today.  You can save an additional $25 by registering online as well. Click here to get started. Or, click here for registration information and to download the paper registration form.

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

• Hilton Chicago:  877-865-5320
• Palmer House:  877-865-5321

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

 

Job Title:  Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Closing Date:  12/16/2010
Agency:  Lombard Park District

Job Title:  Recreation Program Manager 
Closing Date:  12/31/2010
Agency:  Cary Park District

Job Title:  Gymnastics Coordinator
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled
Agency:  Addison Park District

Job Title:  Area Director – Special Olympics Illinois/Area 13
Closing Date:  open till filled - 1st round November 26, 2010
Agency:  Special Olympics Illinois, Inc.

Job Title:  Summer Internship
Closing Date:  Open until filled
Agency:  St. Charles Park District

Job Title:  Park District Custodian
Closing Date:  12/10/2010
Agency:  Oak Brook Park District

Job Title:  Superintendent of Recreation
Closing Date:  12/03/2010
Agency:  Sycamore Park District

Job Title:  Communications Director
Closing Date:  December 3, 2010
Agency:  Porter County Parks and Recreation

 

Join the members of the Communications and Marketing Section for the final meeting of the year and recognize members for their achievements at the Annual Awards Luncheon.
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The committee meets monthly with meetings for approximately two hours. 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 programs.
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