It is with great pleasure that I announce Allison Niemela, director of marketing & public relations for the Batavia Park District, is 2012 IPRA chairman-elect.


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The Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) is pleased to announce a partnership arrangement with the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. The partnership with U.S. Communities replaces IPRA’s Cooperative Purchase Program.
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The Illinois Park & Recreation Foundation (IPRF) provides resources to park and recreation agencies and professionals state-wide. Part of our commitment to the profession is ensuring that future & current park and recreation professionals have the tools they need to be successful.
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This FREE webinar will discuss the common pitfalls youths encounter online. Specifically, we will discuss the following topics: social networking sites, instant messaging, emailing, cyber bullying, sexting, self-representation and digital citizenship.
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This workshop is perfect for teachers and directors. Start the school year off with some great ideas and a great opportunity for inservice hours.
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IPRA’s Administrative and Finance Section conducts an annual three-day workshop (the Professional Development School), which offers a three-year curriculum platform that inducts new members to the school and keeps graduates returning year after year.
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Competition, dwindling participation and continuing demand for better value by our residents require that we all offer newer and desired services innovatively without increasing our cost.
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Please join us for an informational webinar on the IPRA partnership with US Communities.
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Mingle with other Illinois park & recreation professionals/elected officials at a social in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 2, hosted by the Illinois Park & Recreation Association and the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
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Conference Registration is Open! Early-bird registration deadline is December 2.
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Youth Sports Coordinator, Prairie Valley Family YMCA

Sports and Fitness Center Manager, Veterans Park District

Ice/Pool Assistant Facility Manager, Wilmette Park District

Recreation Supervisor - Youth, Bourbonnais Twp. Park District

PT Aquatics Recreation Supervisor-IMRF, Fox Valley Park District

Adult and Senior Facility Manager, Deerfield Park District

Senior Center Manager, Village of Glendale Heights

 

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – At the October 6 Park Board meeting, Board Secretary Janet Barr read a letter dated September 30, 2011 from Dan Cermak, Park District Administrator, announcing his retirement effective May 31, 2012.


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IPRA recently conducted a survey of park & recreation agency Directors regarding fringe benefits for full-time employees.
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