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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Designed specifically for those in the park and recreation sector, this full-day workshop touches the hearts and minds of some of the most important people in our communities—park and recreation professionals. Attendees will learn three overarching leadership competencies that are necessary to be an effective leader in today’s changing times.
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In October 2012, IPRA launched its newly created Leadership Academy. The Academy is an intensive six-month program that will benefit you regardless of what stage you are in your career. There are three levels to the Academy and the curriculum at each level will focus on building great leaders to strengthen parks and recreation agencies.
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A bulk of the details regarding the Park Pursuit will be kept confidential until the day of the event. We can tell you this...after meeting outside of Village Hall (at 53 S. La Grange Rd.) for check-in, you will receive your T-shirts and the clue to your first task. Your team will be challenged throughout the Park Pursuit, testing your knowledge and adding some fun activities we couldn’t resist. You must strategically plan your course of action to complete each task. How you complete the task is up to you...will you outsmart your competitors?
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Apply for the 2013 Exceptional Workplace Award!
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
7th Annual Park Pursuit - 5/2/13
Village of La Grange - Village Hall
9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros - 6/21/13
Wrigley Field
1:20 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers - 7/25/13

US Cellular Field
1:10 p.m. - 4 p.m.
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of the most recent job posts. To view the complete listing, click here!
  • Recreation Supervisor of After-School Programs, Milwaukee Recreation
  • Park Specialist I - Sports Complex, Naperville Park District
  • Landscape Specialist I, Glen Ellyn Park District
  • Program Manager, Glencoe Park District
 
SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Spring Aquatics Roundtable & Guard Games Planning Meeting - 4/24/13
Elmhurst Park District - The Hub
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Day Camp & School Age Committee Meeting - 4/25/13
School District 15
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Park & Natural Resource Management Section Meeting & Discussion - 5/9/13
Chicago Park District - Grant Park Rose Garden Area (free parking)
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Facility Management Section Meeting - 5/10/13
Glen Ellyn Park District - Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Recreation Section Meeting & Discussion - 5/16/13
Bloomingdale Park District - Johnston Recreation Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Communications & Marketing Section Meeting & Educational Presentation - 5/16/13
Bartlett Park District - Villa Olivia
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
 
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