One million dollars are now available through two new grant opportunities. The grant program seeks to minimize future loss of tree canopy, replant trees, slow the spread of EAB and generally encourage sustainable urban forest management. Visit the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus website or the Morton Arboretum website for the full RFP.
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This is a hands-on workshop for your front line camp staff. Participants will go through a day of camp and walk away with great tools to bring back to their agencies for the summer.
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The pricing of services is an art, not a science. Aside from developing cost recovery targets and cost of services, there are many pricing objectives. This includes identifying pricing goals, resident push back, and benefit variables.
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One of the greatest gifts a leader can create for his or her agency is a leadership legacy through the development of a formalized succession plan. This creates a culture of leadership excellence.
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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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The 2011 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference will be held January 27-29 at the beautiful Hilton Chicago. The conference proudly features over 200 educational sessions, an exhibit hall where more than 300 exhibitors showcase their latest and greatest products and services, and a variety of networking opportunities. Each year more than 4,200 of Illinois’ park and recreation professionals, elected and appointed officials/commissioners, and students make this conference the event to attend!
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Important for all participating Park & Recreation Agency Representatives to attend!
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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.

Still need to register for the conference? Click here to register!

Interested in volunteering? Students who are interested in vounteering may contact Sherri Izban (Operations.) All other registrants may contact Alan Howard (Conference Registration) or Heather Weishaar (Conference Headquarters)

 

Delegates who opt to reserve a table for the Friday All-Conference Awards Luncheon, including reserved legislator tables, should have indicated so on their registration form or when registering online. The table reservation fee is $55, nonrefundable and paid for when registering for conference. Legislator tables are now reserved through this reservation process as well.
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Students and professionals, join us before the socials begin and get a head start on your networking weekend!
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Job Title:  Gymnastics Instructor
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled
Agency:  Addison Park District

Job Title:  Aquatic, Facility & Safety Technician
Closing Date:  12/31/2010
Agency:  Glen Ellyn Park District

Job Title:  Parks Foreman
Closing Date:  12/31/2010
Agency:  Glen Ellyn Park District

Job Title:  Director of Finance
Closing Date:  Open until filled
Agency:  Park District of Highland Park

Job Title:  Golf & Ski Grounds Manager
Closing Date:  12/17/2010
Agency:  Bartlett Park District

Job Title:  Aquatic & Rink Program Coordinator
Closing Date:  12/30/2010
Agency:  Park District of Oak Park

Job Title:  Adult Athletics Coordinator 
Closing Date:  01/04/2011
Agency:  Bolingbrook Park District

 

Don't be tempted to fill up your plate with purely rich, calorie-laden food at holiday parties. Instead, have a little of everything including fruit and vegetables. This way, you'll still get to indulge as well as receive valuable nutrients and vitamins.

 

Lamp Incorporated has been a proud sponsor of IPRA and our commitment to professional development for the past several years! We appreciate their support!
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