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IPRA Today - Awards and Recognition Information Now Available!

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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Greetings! I’m the new Executive Director at IPRA. I have spent my first month on the job primarily traveling and meeting some of the members in IPRA. I have met so many people who have been open to share with me their thoughts, plans, concerns and ideas for the direction of IPRA.
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

We Must Be Doing Something Right

Back in the early days of my career in parks and recreation, I encountered people who had a problem understanding our profession, and I felt it was my job to educate them on the importance of our work.
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NEWS YOU CAN USE

2012 Awards & Recognition – Nomination Forms Now Available!

Getting recognized for the hard work you do is something that goes beyond just getting a plaque or award. Winning an individual or agency award is a testament to the dedication and long hours put in to make your community a better place to live and play!
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Make a Donation to the Silent Auction!

The Illinois Park & Recreation Foundation (IPRF) provides resources to park and recreation agencies and professionals state-wide.
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NRPA Take a Student/Young Professional to Lunch

This Young Professional Network program gives students and young professionals the opportunity to gain more information about the field of parks and recreation, and also allows educators and distinguished professionals to meet and network with those who may be new to the field.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WEBINAR: Key Revenue Drivers – 9/12/12
online
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Health Care Reform: What Agencies Need to Know Now – 9/13/12
Bartlett Park District Community Center
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Test Preparation Course – 9/15/12
WSSRA
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

WEBINAR: Myths & Fallacies of Native Plantings – 9/19/12
online
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Innovation Renovation Workshop - Workplace Mentoring – 9/21
LaGrange Park District
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

School Age Fall Workshop – 9/22/12
Rolling Meadows Park District - Community Center
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Supervisor Symposium – 9/25/12-9/26/12
Elk Grove Park District

CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS

IPRA Board Meeting – 9/27/12
Fox Valley Park District
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Administration & Finance Section Annual Golf Outing – 9/28/12
Village Greens of Woodridge Golf Course
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CONFERENCE

Housing Information

Housing information for the 2013 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference is now available!
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Here are some of the most recent job posts – to view the complete listing, click here!

IT Technician (full-time), Glenview Park District
Head Greenskeeper, Skokie Park District
Preschool Teacher, Westmont Park District
Customer Service Manager, Lemont Park District

SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO

Communications & Marketing Section Meeting & Discussion – 9/13/12
Lombard Lagoon
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Facility Management Section Meeting & Discussion – 9/14/12
Bolingbrook Park DIstrict
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Recreation Section Meeting & Discussion – 9/20/12
Lisle Park District
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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