The IPRA Professional Services Committee (PSC) has developed a program that includes opportunities for mentoring/mentorship for IPRA members, as well as an educational base for park and recreational professionals to leverage hot topics within the industry for their various district initiatives and goals. This new and exciting program is called iLearn! This program is a multi-faceted task force in which applicants are placed into small working groups to develop the project data subject matter.
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Volunteers are needed for the Big 10 Women's Basketball Tournament in Hoffman Estates.
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Innovation Renovation: Developing Influential Behavior in the Workplace – 2/22/13
Downers Grove Park District, Lincoln Center
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Developing influential behavior is a topic that is very popular with successful professionals. Make plans to join us for a fun, fast-paced program that provides everyone with a chance to plan for what’s next.

Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Exam Preparation – 3/1/13
Fox Valley Park District, Prisco Community Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Certification is important to demonstrate that you have an understanding of the basic competencies needed to be successful in the park and recreation profession. In addition, maintaining the certification shows you have a willingness to continue to learn and grow throughout your career. This workshop consists of four sections and will prepare you to become a Certified Park & Recreation Professional.

Innovation Renovation Workshop – People, Purpose, Passion – 3/15/13
La Grange Park District
9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Leadership Triangle is a blueprint for personal and organizational success. It assists you to help clarify personal vision and mission, and aligns your activities so that they are congruent with that vision. Following the three-step (Purpose, People, Process) system assures that you can be a confident, bold leader, and that your leadership remains mission-driven and ethically sound.

SAVE THE DATE! 2nd Annual Education Institute, with Ian Hill – 4/26/13

 

IPRA Board Meeting – 2/21/13
IPRA Headquarters
10 a.m.-12 p.m.

 

Please take a moment to complete a session suggestion form. Completed forms are due back to IPRA on March 1, 2013.
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Congratulations to the following award winners who were recognized at the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference Awards Luncheon.
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The Agency Showcase Competition is the premier communication and marketing competition for park and recreation agencies. Congratulations to the following Overall Agency Showcase winners – 3rd place: Lombard Park District; 2nd place: Fox Valley Park District; 1st place: Northbrook Park District. For a complete list of winners, please click on the "Learn More" link below.
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Here are some of the most recent job posts. To view the complete listing, click here!

• Recreation Internship, Fox Valley Park District
• Aquatic Coordinator, Gurnee Park District
• Recreation Program Manager, Wheeling Park District
• Concession Manager, Forest Preserve District of Cook County
• Proesel Park Aquatic Center Manager, Village of Lincolnwood

 

Facility Management Section Meeting – 2/8/13
Park Ridge Park District – South Park Recreation Center
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.

Diversity Section Meeting – 2/13/13
Salt Creek Park District
10 a.m.-11 a.m. 

Park & Natural Resource Management Section Meeting & Discussion – 2/14/13
Bartlett Community Center – Splash Central
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.