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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As the colors of the fall leaves change and the weather seems to fluctuate from summer to winter and back again, we see every day that we are fast approaching the end of the year. For IPRA that means there is much going on!
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
At the annual NRPA Congress in Anaheim, the Gold Medal Awards are presented in five population categories as part of the opening general session. This year for the first time the Armed Forces Division has its own category.
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
IPRA is excited to offer online renewals to our members this year, and we hope you find it convenient and simple.
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Show us the way you see the world by entering the "Give Us Your Best Shot" photo contest, sponsored by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA).
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Congratulations to the Rockford Park District – Grand Plaque Recipient for Class II (population 100,001-250,000)!
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Exam Preparation - 11/2/12
Matteson Community Center
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Childhood Trends Workshop - 11/3/12

Downers Grove Park District - Lincoln Center
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Professional Development School - 11/11-11/14
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

Innovation Renovation Workshop - People, Purpose, Passion - 11/30
Oak Brook Park District; Central Park West
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
Joint Section Awards Luncheon
Chevy Chase Country Club
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

IPRA Board Meeting - 11/15/12
IPRA Headquarters
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of the most recent job posts. To view the complete listing, click here!

  • Regional Coordinator, Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)
  • Accounting Manager, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
  • Human Resources Generalist, Park District of Highland Park
 
NEWS ABOUT MEMBERS
The St. Charles Park Board of Commissioners and staff proudly display the District’s recognition plaque as a finalist for the 2012 National Recreation and Park Association’s Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management at the Park Board meeting held on October 23.
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SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Recreation Section Meeting & Discussion - 11/29/12
St. Charles Park District
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Administration & Finance Section Meeting & Business Manager Discussion - 12/5/12
Des Plaines Golf Center - Club Casa Cafe
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Therapeutic Recreation Section Meeting & Discussion - 12/6/12
NEDSRA
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ethnic Minority Section Meeting & Discussion - 12/6/12
Calumet Park Memorial
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
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