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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Bringing together the nation’s leading research institutions, The Weight of the Nation is a presentation of HBO and the Institute of Medicine (IOM), in association with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Kaiser Permanente.
Read More... Saturday, Aug. 18, marks the 19th anniversary of one of IAPD/IPRA's greatest statewide public awareness events - Park District Conservation Day at the Illinois State Fair.
Read More... Welcome to the revised process for park and recreation agencies to apply for the Exceptional Workplace Award, formerly known as NELB (No Employee Left Behind).
Read More... The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce finalists for the 2012 National Gold Medal Awards for excellence in park and recreation management. This year’s proud sponsor of the Gold Medal Awards program is Musco Lighting LLC.
Read More... PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Don't forget - Leadership Academy applications are due June 1, click here for details!
Saturday Day Camp Workshop - 6/2 NEDSRA 1-5 PM Innovation Renovation Workshop - People, Purpose, Passion - 6/8 Oak Brook Park District; Central Park West 9 AM-3 PM WEBINAR: Myths & Fallacies of Native Plantings - 6/13 online 10-11:30 AM Webinar: A Call To Action - Parks & Recreation Can Change the Way Society Ages - 6/27 online 10-11 AM Financial Intelligence (Oak Brook, IL) - 7/10 Oak Brook Park District; Central Park West 9 AM-1 PM Financial Intelligence (Mt. Vernon, IL) - 7/17 Mt Vernon - Rolland W Lewis Community Building 9 AM-1 PM Financial Intelligence (Normal, IL) - 7/24 The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course (Normal, IL) 9 AM-1 PM CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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NEWS ABOUT MEMBERS
The St. Charles Park District is honored to be recognized as one of four finalists for the 2012 National Recreation and Park Association’s Gold Medal Award for excellence in park and recreation management, which recognizes park and recreational agencies throughout the country for excellence in long-range planning, resource management, citizen support systems, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition.
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As many of you know, my last day as executive director for IPRA is Friday, May 18. However, I will still be connected as an IPRA member in my new role as executive director for the park district of Oak Park. I look forward to helping keep the momentum alive.
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