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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Debbie has been in association management for 11 years. She has served as interim executive director of Illinois Home Care Council (IHCC) and executive director of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP), Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) and Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP). Further, she has served associations from the advocacy side as manager of state government affairs for the American Osteopathic Association, managing legislation in all 50 states, as well as serving as lobbyist for home care and hospice for six years working for Illinois Home Care Council.
Read More... In its June 26 board meeting, the Hoffman Estates Park District’s Board of Commissioners approved a comprehensive anti-bullying policy to address bullying, harassment and all forms of aggressive and violent behavior.
Read More... PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WEBINAR: All Natural Fun - Bringing the Outdoors Into Your Programs - 7/25
online 10 - 11:30AM Certified Park & Recreation Executive (CPRE) Exam Prep Course - 8/17 La Grange Park District 9AM - 4PM WEBINAR: Key Revenue Drivers - 9/12 online 10 - 11:30AM CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
Teen Camp Olympics - 7/18
Lisle Park District 10AM - 2PM Lifeguard Games - 8/5 Portage Park Pool 1 - 8PM JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of the most recent job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!
NEWS ABOUT MEMBERS
With the cooperation of several government agencies and one very committed group of neighbors, the site of a former prison off Route 25 in the northeastern section of St. Charles was transformed into a future paradise.
Read More... SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Facility Management Section Meeting & Discussion - 7/13
Park Ridge Park District 10AM - 12PM Recreation Section Meeting & Discussion - 7/19 River Trails Park District 11:30AM - 2PM Communications & Marketing Section Social - 7/27 Addison Park District - Putter's Peak Mini Golf Course 12 - 3PM |
  
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...and we are now moving into the next phase of summer. I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing Fourth of July. Summer programs are now likely approaching their midpoints and the hot weather has kept our pools and beaches packed.
In today’s society it seems awards are for everyone. All you have to do is show up and you get an award. In youth sports, everyone who plays gets an award. In the entertainment business there are the Emmys, Oscars, Tonys, SAGs, People’s Choice, Golden Globes... and the list goes on and on. There are almost enough award shows to ensure every actor gets an award. The more awards that exist, the less value each one seems to have.
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